Surprise, AZ Obituaries

Charlotte Janet Rapisarda passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 80.

Andjelko Saric passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on August 19, 1936, and residing in Surprise, Arizona.

Karen Ann Walker at age 84, returned to the Lord on March 29, 2026. Born December 26, 1941, in Watervliet, Michigan, Karen was the cherished, compassionate, beloved daughter of Roy Edward Martin of C...

Elisa Salazar passed on March 21, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on May 24, 1958, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Nedra D Matney passed on March 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Nedra was born on November 14, 1936, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Vernee Arthurette Bierle passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 84. Vernee was born on October 6, 1941, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Matthew Scott Smith passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 36.

In Loving Memory of Patricia Veronica Tomasik Dear Family and Friends, It is with great love and remembrance that we share the passing of our beloved Patricia Veronica Tomasik (Calkins). April 9, 1...

Sally Ann Saldivar "Sassy Sal", age 93, passed away on March 18, 2026. Sally was a beloved, devoted, strong woman who loved passionately and will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection...

Elizabeth Lee, age 65, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1961, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Ernest Lee Etheridge and Edna Dowdy Etheridge. Elizabeth lived a life define...

John Warren Reinhold passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 15, 1945, John lived in Surprise, Arizona. John will be remembered for his quick wit, stubborn determination, and h...

Mihai Moisiuc, 68, died on March 16, 2026, at 8:45 pm. A beloved, compassionate, kind-hearted, and loyal man, Mihai was also humorous, adventurous, resilient, selfless, cherished, and brave—qualities ...

John "Doug" Burns, age 91 of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on March 16th, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 16th, 1935. Doug graduated from the United States Naval Academy ...

Linda Marie Lee, 64, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by love and holding her brother’s hand. She was a cherished, compassionate, thoughtful, and strong woman whose brave and resilient spirit...

Myong Hui (Kwak) Phelan entered eternal life, at home, surrounded by her loving family on March 16, 2026 at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Myong immigrated to the United St...

Matthew Frederick Kaspar, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born on June 28, 1936, to Matthew Joseph Kaspar and Marie Jo...

Anna Pipitone, 94, passed on March 13, 2026. Anna was a resident of Surprise, Arizona. Visitation will be held at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, US, on March 24, 20...

Etta Mae Morrow passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 94.

Myron Edward Carson passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on April 12, 1952, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Michela Cancilla-Vallelunga, a native of Trabia, Sicily, Italy, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona, at the age of 93. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a...

Jerry L. Riggins died on March 9, 2026 after a life filled with family, friends, professional achievement, and community service. He was born in Laramie, Wyoming on January 26 during The Blizzard o...

The family of Larry Fairbanks is saddened to announce his passing on the afternoon of March 8, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. Larry was born to Chester and Marie Fairbanks on August 15, 1938 in Lamar, Mis...

Kimberly Ann Narsh passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 66. Kimberly Ann Narsh was born on December 18, 1959, and was a resident of Surprise, Arizona.

Michael Tabor, a proud veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on March 7th, 2026 at the age of 51. Michael Tabor is survived by daughter Cherish Tabor, two sons Kyle and Shawn Tabor, mother ...

Terri Kathryn Simoneau, 71, passed away surrounded by love and in the arms of her wife on March 6, 2026. Terri was an adventurous, brave, kind-hearted, and thoughtful woman whose life was marked by se...

Rodney Rexford Arnold, 78, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 2, 1948, in Saginaw, Mich...

Carol Eva Davis passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on April 28, 1934, Carol lived in Surprise, Arizona.

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

Steve Hilsz, 81, of Salome AZ, passed away in the early morning hours of March 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, AZ. Steve was married to Barbara (Cornell) Hilsz on June 7, 1969 in Horni...

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...

Oscar Armando Fortun, a resident of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 14, 1933, in Havana, Cuba, Oscar carried a deep pride in his heritage througho...

Michael Scott Cole, 78, of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away February 27th, 2026. He was born in Chetopa, Kansas on October 21st, 1947. Michael graduated from Chetopa High School and received a Bach...

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 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Cavalier, age 86, of Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara was born at home on May...

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.

George Augustus Cox, affectionately known as "GUS" passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 65. Gus was a cherished hardworking, smart and resourceful individual whose pre...

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 ...