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Jayme Salazar

Jayme Salazar

Apr 28, 2017

Our beloved father, son, brother, and dear friend Jayme Salazar, 51, from Prescott, AZ was called home on April 28, 2017. Jayme is survived by his children, Elyssa and Nicolaus, his parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 15 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews, many extended brothers and sisters and many, many more who love him. Jayme is remembered...

Michael James Tynik

Michael James Tynik

Apr 27, 2017

Services will take place back in Rhode Island at a later date.

Ronald G Salmon

Ronald G Salmon

Apr 27, 2017

Ronald G. Salmon suddenly passed away on April 27, 2017.  He was a fun loving, active man who was loved and will be missed by many.  Born June 22, 1944 in Honobia, Oklahoma, his family frequently moved during his early years and eventually settled in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.  Ron graduated from Myrtle Creek High School, where he excelled in academics,...

Siegrun E Mathews

Siegrun E Mathews

Apr 25, 2017

Siegrun E. Mathews, 72, of Dewey, Arizona, passed away on April 25, 2017. She was born on October 12, 1944 in Germany. Service information will be updated as the arrangements are made.

Richard C. Shilvock

Richard C. Shilvock

Apr 23, 2017

Richard C. Shilvock, 82, born January 10, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Lillian Shilvock. Richard died peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 2017 in Prescott, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles. Richard is survived by his wife Barbara with whom he spent 59 years and 10 months.  Son, Jerry Shilvock of...

Larry M Lightner

Larry M Lightner

Apr 23, 2017

Bud passed away at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona on April 23, 2017. Bud was born on February 1, 1933 in Fort Ripley, Minnesota to Charles and Gladys Lightner. Bud graduated from Pillager High School in 1951 and served in the US Army. On June 11th, 1955 he married the love of his life, Margaret Perlinger. Shortly after the...

Evelyn Groff

Evelyn Groff

Apr 21, 2017

Evelyn Groff of Prescott, Arizona, died on the 21st of April.  She passed peacefully in her sleep, attended by her husband.  She leaves behind a grieving family consisting of Peter, her husband of 60 years, six children – Steven (Natalie) of Chandler, Joe (Susie) of Phoenix, John of Tucson, Mary Stoffel (Craig) of Phoenix, Teresa Brittain (Jon) of Glendale, Tom...

Mona Ziem

Mona Ziem

Apr 18, 2017

Mona Ziem, born Feb. 9, 1925, passed away on april 18, 2017.  Preceded in death by her husband George Ziem. In loving memory, Mona is survived by her four sons and two daughters-in-law: Mark, Paul, Corey (Dixie), and John (Elaine):  nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Mas of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 28, 1t 10:00a.m. at Sacred...

Helen  Peters Simmons

Helen Peters Simmons

Apr 17, 2017

Helen Peters Simmons, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2017.  Her Life began in the aftermath of the Great War (WWI), Helen Peters Simmons was born in Garber, OK and grew up in the Cherokee Strip of Oklahoma; endured parts of the Dust Bowl; and learned frugality in the Great Depression. When World War II came...

James  Mendoza Carbajal

James Mendoza Carbajal

Apr 17, 2017

James Mendoza Carbajal, 73, was born in Bisbee, Ariz., on Feb. 14, 1944 to Jose Carbajal and Juanita Mendoza. He served in the US Army for two years. He lived in Bisbee, AZ until 1970 when he went to Bagdad, AZ to work in the Bagdad mine.  James died peacefully at home with loved ones at his side during his...

Luella V Newell

Luella V Newell

Apr 15, 2017

Luella V. Newell went home to our Holy Father on April 15, 2017 from complications of COPD. She was born in Grayslake, Illinois on July 9, 1929 to Fred and Helena Obenauf. She was married to Ralph J Untz on January 22, 1949. They spent 59 years loving each other, and raising three daughters; Pam, Sue and Deb. Ralph passed...

Judy Norma Simington

Judy Norma Simington

Apr 15, 2017

Judy N. Simington, 74, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on April 15, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1943 in Foley, Minnesota.

Ruth M Cullen

Ruth M Cullen

Apr 13, 2017

Ruth M. Cullen, 100, of Prescott Valley, a retired church secretary, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL. on March 1, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her three daughters, Ann Stevenson (Charles), Maureen Hamm (John), and Patricia DuPlain (Russell), five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four...

Frank Joseph Luning Jr

Frank Joseph Luning Jr

Apr 11, 2017

Frank Joseph Luning Jr, 83, of Mayer, Arizona, passed away on April 11, 2017. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Litchfield, Connecticut.

Dale  Broeckel

Dale Broeckel

Apr 9, 2017

Dale died as a faithful witness of Jehovah for 55 years.  He loved the ministry and took the lead so he and his wife of 56 years could serve Jehovah side by side.  Dale struggled most of his life with diabetes and though he was often tired from the disease he put forth the effort to be out as often...

Jean Virginia Lefort

Jean Virginia Lefort

Apr 9, 2017

Jean V. LeFort, 90, of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of Long Beach, California, passed into the light at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Prescott, Arizona. Jean was born in Willowbrook, California on April 25, 1926. She lived a full and extraordinary life. Predeceased by husband of forty-four years, Joseph R. LeFort and her son, Kenneth E. LeFort (Connie),...

Lee D. Goldstein

Lee D. Goldstein

Apr 7, 2017

  . Lee D. Goldstein, 85, passed away at home April 7, 2017, with his loving wife Ellen by his side, in Prescott, Arizona. Lee was born in Chicago to Moe and Charlotte Goldstein. He grew up in Winnetka, Illinois. When Lee was a teenager he had a diving accident and thereafter lived an amazing, successful life using a...

Thomas Charles Szuszitzky

Thomas Charles Szuszitzky

Apr 7, 2017

Thomas Charles Szuszitzky, 74, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on April 7, 2017. He was born on February 13, 1943 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Donald Earl Fernaays

Donald Earl Fernaays

Apr 6, 2017

Donald Earl Fernaays, 94, of Dewey, Arizona, passed away on April 6, 2017. He was born in Rochester, New York on February 25, 1923.

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