Surprise, AZ Obituaries

Nancy Lou Dunlap passed on September 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 24, 1938, Nancy lived in Buckeye, Arizona.

Hilda Mendoza Amparo passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 70; born October 21, 1955, Hilda was a resident of Indio, California.

Thomas Lee Harkess passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 82, having been born on March 31, 1944, and residing in Buckeye, Arizona.

Christopher Ryan Trueblood passed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on September 15, 1977, Christopher was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Peter Pedersen, 62, passed away on August 26, 2026. Born on July 12, 1964, the son of Rigmor and Gunner Pedersen. He was born and raised in Denmark, moved to South Dakota and later made his home in Su...

Carl Stevens, of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Austin, Texas, Carl built a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and ...

Faith Touyé recently passed away from complications of congestive heart failure in Surprise, Arizona, at the age of 85. Faith was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Peter and Mary Hitsous. She graduated ...

Joan Karen Gilhooly, age 80, passed away on August 25, 2026. Joan was born in Manhattan on October 15, 1945, and grew up in Roosevelt. She later made her home in both Surprise, AZ and Valrico, Florida...

Agnes Wadiak affectionately known as Sunnee passed away at great age of 99 on August 22, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1927, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to loving parents Valentine and Tekla (Tillie) ...

Sheila Peck passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2026, at the age of 79, after a courageous 10-year battle with Alzheimer's. Born on February 10, 1947, in Lancashire, England, Sheila was...

Gretel Sternberg Coursol, also affectionately known as Grammy, passed away surrounded with love and care at age 92 on August 21, 2026. Born January 25, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida, Gretel was the o...

David Alan Maggard, age 70, died on August 16, 2026, in Goodyear, Arizona. David was born on March 12, 1956, in Inglewood, California, to Delbert Maggard and Vivian LaVelle (Barker) Maggard. The youn...

Betty Lou Ott passed on August 17, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on May 3, 1939, and residing in Waddell, Arizona.

As a first generation immigrant from Japan, Eiko came to the United States for a better future. Japan was still recovering from World War II and the United States offered the American dream. ...

Beloved son of the (late) Dominick and Diane Bartholomay Ferri. Survived by his devoted mother, loving brother Richard (Sandi)Ferri. Cherished niece/goddaughter Nina Ferri and his former life compan...

RUSSELL GEORGE KOZIOL passed into eternal life on August 12, 2026. He was a man of faith and he deeply loved his family. He was born on November 13, 1971, in Mt Prospect, IL. He graduated from Easter...

Virginia Theresa Rhyne It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Rhyne, known as Mickey Rhyne, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Virginia departed ...

Nicole Marie Cefaloni passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 51. Nicole was born on April 30, 1975, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Robert Thomas Schuster, 83, died on August 8, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1942, in Chicago. Bob later made his home in Bartlett, Illinois later retiring in Goodyear, Arizona. Born in Chicago, I...

Jimmie Harold Hendricks, 84, of Waddell, Arizona, passed away on August 4, 2026. Born August 31, 1941, Jimmie lived a life marked by steady courage, enduring faith, and a deep devotion to those he lov...

Michael Bernard McGraw, 80, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born March 6, 1946, Michael lived a life marked by steadfast devotion to those he loved and unwavering loyalty to the people and principles he...

Judith Ann "Judy" (Whiteside) Schmidtke, 89, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a lifelong educator, woman of faith, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Augu...

Joseph David Roscoe Joseph David Roscoe, 77, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed peacefully on August 3rd, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1948, a son of the late Ludwig and Wilma Roscoe. Joseph w...

Voncille Elaine Olmscheid passed on August 2, 2026, at the age of 82, born April 2, 1944, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Steven Elliot Berwald passed on August 1, 2026, at the age of 69. Born October 28, 1956, Steven resided in Surprise, Arizona.

Francis Marion "Frank" Castle was born in Sumner, Washington in 1935 and his soul returned to God on August 2, 2026. After a childhood in Sumner spent picking berries, enjoying family outings, and st...

Anna A. Hall of Surprise, Arizona passed away peacefully at the age of 97. Her friends knew her as Annie. She graduated as a nurse in the 1950's in Minnesota and her fellow nursing friends took the ...

Roy Lee Cassier, 72, died July 20, 2026. He was a resident of Glendale, Arizona. Born in Oak Park, Illinois on February 7, 1954, Roy was the son of Charles and Lydia Cassier. He and his sister, Janet,...

John Patrick Flynn, age 88, passed away on July 17, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1938, in Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, to his parents, Cyril and Joyce Flynn. He was a resident of Buckeye, ...

John Cooper Owens It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Cooper Owens, age 83, of Surprise, Arizona on July 18, 2026. He was born in Defuniak Springs, Florida on...

Sarah Jensen Elhoff, beloved wife, mother, Nana, sister, and dear friend, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2026, at the age of 73. She passed away peacefully in Surprise, Arizona, surrounded ...

John Richard Gonzales, 77, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by family. John was born on August 3, 1948, in Miami, Arizona, to Adelfino and Manuela Gonzales. He was raised by his gr...

Rosalie Anne Chapman passed on July 14, 2026, at the age of 87, born February 5, 1939, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Scott “Scooter” Clay lived a life defined by kindness, hard work and an unwavering love for his family. He passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 70, with his loving wife, three daught...

Karen Vera-Linn Bryant, 63, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born July 13, 1962, Karen was a cherished and beloved presence whose gentle strength and thoughtful spirit left a lasting mark on all who kne...

DeeAnn McEnaney, of Surprise, Arizona, died on July 12, 2026, while in the loving care of Hospice of the Valley and Orchard Pointe Memory Care Center. She passed away in the presence of her husband an...

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...

Adones Montehermoso Puig-Hink October 2, 2002 – July 3, 2026 It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Adones Montehermoso Puig-Hink, who passed away on July 3,...

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...

In Loving Memory of David Galindo David Galindo, 78, passed away in Surprise, Arizona, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, laughter, kindness, and wisdom. Born on J...

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

Charles Patrick Scally passed on July 8, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on July 6, 1971, Charles Patrick Scally 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...

Lyn Pollard Wardwell Paul February 23, 1944 – July 7, 2026 Lyn Worth Paul, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Surprise, Arizona, on Tuesd...

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...

Agnes May Grady, 92, died July 2, 2026. Born February 8, 1934, Agnes was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. Agnes devoted her life to learning and to the steady, often unseen work that helps instituti...