Surprise, AZ Obituaries

Scott Harold Clay passed on July 11, 2026, at the age of 70. Scott was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Margaret (Marni) Eastlund Hamman, 80, passed away suddenly in Surprise, AZ on July 10, 2026. Margaret was born in Chicago, IL on July 28, 1945, to Everett and Dorothy Eastlund and was a career officer...

Ronald R. Rockefeller, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Surprise, Arizona, on July 10, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice; his son, Dennis (Kim) Rockefeller of Endicott, New Yor...

Bette A. Barrick passed on June 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Bette was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Paul Joseph Koster, 88, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born May 22, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul was the son of Joseph and Harriet Koster. Paul graduated from Loyola Academy i...

In Loving Memory of Robert Joseph Velner June 27, 1938 - July 4, 2026. With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life richly lived, the family of Robert Joseph Velner announces his peaceful pass...

Carolyn Bartholomew passed on July 6, 2026, at the age of 90; born January 23, 1936, Carolyn lived in Surprise, Arizona.

Michael E Dalrymple passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on May 13, 1945, in Tucson, Michael lived in Surprise, Arizona.

Carlos Uy Tonelete, age 87, passed away on July 3, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1938, on Biliran Island, Philippines, to Francisco Carlos and Roasio Tonelete. He resided in Surprise, Arizona. ...

Claire Theresa Babicke, 74, passed away on July 5, 2026. Born November 29, 1951, in New York, Claire lived in North Ridgeville, Ohio and then Surprise, Arizona, in her later years. Claire was the th...

Jerry “JD” Dwight Smith, 82, was born February 25, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away June 29, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona. JD lived a life marked by steadfast devotion, quiet resilien...

Paula Price Crotts, 76, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Paula was born on June 10, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, to J...

Dale Robert Vogel Sr. passed on June 29, 2026, at the age of 66. Dale was born on July 16, 1959, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. Dale Robert Vogel Sr., originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan...

Barbara Ann Hughes, 79, passed away on June 27, 2026. Born on March 24, 1947, Barbara’s life was marked by steady devotion to those she loved and a faithful, thoughtful way of moving through the world...

Jill Marie Bliss passed away on June 26, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a 23-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on February 14, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jill was the daughter of...

Jacquelene Kay Nelson, born September 9, 1953, in St. Paul, Nebraska, passed away at home on June 28, 2026, at the age of 72. She lived a life marked by her love for Jesus, her family, and all who kne...

John Edgar Such, age 88, passed away on June 27, 2026. Born on September 6, 1937, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, John was a beloved and cherished presence in the lives of many, remembered for a kind...

Joseph Wayne McFarland Sr. passed on June 23, 2026, at the age of 62; born June 13, 1964, he was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Michael Carl Estlund passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on March 2, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. He had a long career with United Parcel Service, mostly in Illinois. Upon reti...

Nathan L. Guzman 3/3/1960 - 6/19/2026 Please join us as we say goodbye to a loving husband, father, papa, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Services :6/26/2026 at 2pm Surprise Funeral Care 16063 W ...

Robert Rosales passed on June 18, 2026, at the age of 64; born February 19, 1962, Robert was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Candice Diane Sipe, age 45, of Surprise, Arizona, entered the presence of her Savior on June 17, 2026. After a courageous journey marked by extraordinary health challenges, she took her last breath on...

William Loren Phillips, 83, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2026. Born April 12, 1943, in Jefferson City, Dunklin County, Missouri, William was the son of Gladys and William Phillips. He w...

On June 10, 2026, Alice Elizabeth Johnson of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed away peacefully after a long battle with heart failure and other illnesses. She was 84 years old. Alice was born on Janua...

Ruben H Garcia, 63, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on June 13, 2026. Born March 9, 1963, Ruben lived a life marked by steady courage, enduring strength, and a deep devotion to faith, family, and se...

Jimmy Ull, affectionately known as “Tata”, "Chino" and "DJ Chino Salsero," passed away peacefully at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with leukemia on June 13, 2026. Born in the Bronx, New Yor...

Leif E. Clark was born on October 31, 1957, in Chicago, IL and died on June 14, 2026, at the age of 68. He lived in Buckeye, Arizona. Leif completed one year of college before devoting his life to t...

Sally Lynn Rudolph passed on June 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 19, 1943, in Olney, Sally lived in Surprise, Arizona.

Marilyn Sue Dooley, 73, passed away on June 8, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1952. Marilyn was a resident of Buckeye, Arizona. Born in Hastings, Nebraska, Marilyn graduated from St. Paul VI Cat...

Adelina Lazar Burke, age 80, returned to the Lord’s embrace on June 7, 2026, with her children by her side. Adelina was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. Born on April 7, 1946, in Leyte, Philippines, A...

Kenneth W. Kroeker, a long-time resident of Omaha, NE, passed away at his residence in Surprise, AZ, on June 4, 2026. His wife of 60 years, Victoria, was at his side. Ken was born on October 21, 19...

James R. Sayer January 3, 1938 – June 3, 2026 James R. “Jim” Sayer, age 88, of Buckeye, Arizona (formerly of Dayton, Ohio), passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family aft...

Frances J. Montoya, of Surprise, Arizona passed away on May 30, 2026 in the comfort of her own home in Surprise Arizona. She was the daughter of Ruben and Eugenia Montoya. Since 2001 Frances had cal...

James Dale Menges "JD" of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 58, just days before his birthday. He was born on August 2, 1967. James was a devoted Christian whose faith guid...

Kathryn Lorraine Frantz, age 77, passed away on May 27, 2026. Born on November 6, 1948, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, she will be remembered as a beloved and cherished presence whose kind-hearted spirit t...

Yvonne B. Bulley passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Yvonne lived in Surprise, Arizona.

William “Bill” Howard Levin, 83, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born January 5, 1943, in Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, Bill was the son of Ruth and Theodore Levin and one of four chi...

Teresa Carol Repp, age 76, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 10, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas, Teresa was the daught...

Dorothy Louise King-Portis passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on June 11, 1947, Dorothy Louise King-Portis was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Michael Alan Barnitt passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 68, having been born on June 6, 1957, and residing in Glendale, Arizona.

Shane Kevin Winistorfer, 63, of Surprise, Arizona died and went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Shane was born on February 28th, 1963, ...

Mary Elizabeth Burke passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 59, having been born on February 24, 1967, and residing in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Mark Stephen Hutchins, 65, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona. Born on March 27, 1961, in Seattle, Washington, Mark lived a life defined by dedication, kindness, and service to his comm...

Robert Franklin Blankenship passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 88. Robert was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. A Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at National Memorial Cemetery...

Ronald Irvin Mallory, known to his friends as Fuzzy and to everyone else simply as Pop, passed from this life on May 14, 2026, leaving behind a family that loved him deeply and a legacy that will echo...

Shirley Elise Denham, age 93, passed on May 13, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1932, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. A Committal Service will be held at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin...

DEBORAH (DEBBIE) TEALE HILL March 26, 1948 – May 12, 2026 Debbie was born in Minneapolis, MN to Adeline Nelson Teale and James Teale. A year later, her family moved to Puerto Rico, where she grew up ...

Gerald Stanley Wendrych passed on May 11, 2026, at the age of 90; born January 11, 1936, Gerald lived in Surprise, Arizona.

Lydia E. Hladysh-Ilchena passed on May 11, 2026, at the age of 73, and was a resident of Goodyear, Arizona.

Janet Louise Esparza (nee Johnson) died peacefully at home on May 8, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona, at the age of 76. Born July 9, 1949, in Orange, California, Janet was the daughter of Nina May Miller J...