Surprise, AZ Obituaries

Charion Marice Buffa passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 78. Charion was born on October 4, 1947, and was a resident of Sun City, Arizona.

Edward Arthur McDonald passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 82. Born July 18, 1943, Edward was an adventurous, beloved, brave, cherished, and hard-working man whose life reflected quiet str...

Jack Leon Dempsey, 83, passed away on February 27, 2026. Beloved and devoted, Jack was a longtime Arizona resident, having made Arizona home since 1946. Jack lived in Arizona Traditions and, most rece...

Peggy Starlet Heineken, age 71, passed away on February 18, 2026, at 8:20 PM, in Surprise, Arizona, surrounded by family. Peggy loved the Lord deeply, and her faith remained unwavering—even in her fin...

Linda Lee Wininger, born on August 20, 1947, in Port Huron, Michigan, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a gentle, thoughtful, cherished, and kind-hearted woman, who resided i...

Barbara Ann Cavalier passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Barbara Ann Cavalier was born on May 8, 1939, in Norman County, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Carolyn Sue Shirley passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Carolyn Sue Shirley was born on July 27, 1942, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Robert John Rose passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on August 19, 1942, he was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Leon Peterson Hove, 84, passed away on February 18, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1941 in Geary, OK. Leon (Lee) and Kathleen (Kathy) were married for 62 years before her passing in 2023. During t...

Ann Levine passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 28, 1943, in Brooklyn, Ann lived in Surprise, Arizona.

Abelardo "Boy" Arebalo Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather was born on December 11, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Abelardo and Julia Arebalo and passed away on February 11, 2026, at ...

Paul Merlin Smith was born 11/26/1940 in Merced California, to William Earl Smith and Verna Gear Smith. He joined the Marines in 1957. While home on leave he met his first wife Velma Imagene Laws. T...

Richard Lee Potter, born on May 18, 1945, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Lucie Denise McKean, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2026 at the age of 98 Lucie was born in Lillebonne, France on November 3rd,1927. She was...

Joseph Thomas Ricci, age 79 of Surprise, AZ, passed away peacefully on a lovely day, February 4, 2026. Joe was gathering fruit from his citrus trees alongside his faithful companion Sassy at the time ...

Michael Gary Foit, known also as Mickey, Captain Mike, and Dad, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2026, at 11 p.m. in Surprise, AZ, following a stroke. Born and raised in Benton City...

Bruce Whitish, 81, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1944, in Hampton, Iowa. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1967 to 1...

Vivian Spiezio Bartholomay passed away February 4, 2026 at the age of 100. Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 1926. Raised by loving parents Nicholas and Mary Spiezio. Proceeded in death by her ...

Charles Douglas Berger passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 97. He was born on October 31, 1928. Charles was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Sandra Hedy Schwartz passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on October 19, 1943. Sandra was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Lavina was born in Eastern Montana to G.J. and Helen Maier. She attended school in Baker, MT and was a member of the Congregational Church. Lavina has an older sister, Viola Schuetzle, an older brothe...

Robert C. Ribbans III, 91 peacefully passed away at his home Friday, January 30. He was born in Bloomfield New Jersey, November 15, 1934 son of Robert and Clare (Salkeld) Ribbans. Robert graduated...

David Joseph Gerke passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on February 11, 1945. David was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. David Joseph Gerke, 80, of Surprise, Arizona passed ...

Teri Clark passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 28, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born on February 18, 1955, in Davenport, Iowa,...

Rosalva Romo Fierros, born on November 28, 1947, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 78. Rosalva was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Dennis Lee Underhill, of Lafayette, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona. He graduated from Jeff High School and later went on to Purdue University for several y...

Jill Becker Walterbach was born on April 17, 1947, in Surprise. She passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Michael Steven Miner, a brave, beloved, hard-working, and resilient individual, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on September 6, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona, Mike was the cherishe...

June Marie Fine passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and fur baby Bailey on January 21, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona, at age 84. She was born in the spring of May 19th, 1941, in Chicago, Illi...

Larry Lee Barnes Sr. passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 83. Larry was born on August 2, 1942. He was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Jerry Dale Gaines, a beloved and adventurous soul, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 26, 1948, in Glendale, Arizona, Jerry was the cherished son of Floyd and Ola. As...

Donald Norman Thunborg, born on November 25, 1937, in Surprise, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Karen Susan Willis passed away on January 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She is survived by her husband, Dale Willis; her three children, Ronald Pasco, Liz Bancroft, and Debbie Pasco; and her grandchi...

Marjorie Diane Beckwith August 24th, 1929 – January 12th, 2026 “Marjorie “ Margie” Diane Beckwith, an adventurous, and talented individual, pa...

Elaine Maggard, a beloved and gentle soul, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 21, 1941, Elaine was a kind-hearted individual who touched the li...

Domingo Rodriguez, a beloved and humorous individual, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 12, 1936, in the city of Mexticacan, Jalisco, Mexico, Domingo was the cherished son ...

Kathleen Grassi passed away on January 8, 2025 at the age of 58 surrounded by family at Banner Del Webb in Surprise, Arizona. She was born on July 23, 1967. Kathleen was a resident of Surprise, Arizon...

Celeste Anne Hintz, 59, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born in Rantoul, Illinois on May 30, 1966. Celeste graduated from Wickenburg High School and received an Associ...

Katherine Emma Stevens, born on December 15, 1920, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 105. She was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Brian Robert Lee, 63, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Brian was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Northridge, California on January 13, 1962. He was the second ...

Donna Jean Goodwine Bristol Teeples, age 88, passed away on January 4 2026, in Surprise Az and was born on August 8, 1937, in Almont, Michigan, to loving parents who preceded her in death. Donna mar...

Beth Anne Anderson passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026 after a brave battle with cancer. Beth was born on November 8th, 1965 in Oak Park, Illinois, spent her childhood in Mount Prospect and atte...

Joseph Ronald “Ron” Zuniga passed away on December 29th, 2025, in Surprise, AZ, at the age of 84, with his loving wife Rita by his side. Ron was born on July 5, 1941, in Nogales, Arizona. He attende...

Stanton “Stan” Kieffer, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24th, 1930, Stan was loved by his parents St...

Kenneth Saunders, born on January 31, 1944, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Harry Robert Halligan (Bob), born on June 22, 1943, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82. A resident of Surprise, Arizona, Harry was known for being Generous, devoted, resilient, and h...

William Frederick Malefyt passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on April 1, 1939. William was a resident of Sun City West, Arizona.

Trudi Gail Smith, born on August 13, 1941, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 84. Trudi was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Donald Lee Sobeski born July 10, 1935, passed into eternal life Dec. 24, 2025. Don grew up in Bronson, Michigan, the oldest of 4 children. He married his high school sweetheart Carol Pearce in 195...