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James Soileau

James Soileau

Oct 1, 2024

James Russell Soileau passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on October 1, 2024 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on March 29, 1953 in Louisiana.

Jim met his future wife Gena in grade school, and they married in 1973. He served in the Air Force from Jan 1973 until July 1981. During their 51 years of...

Linda Louise Buell

Linda Louise Buell

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Louise Buell was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 23, 1944, to Raymond E. Morris and Frances E. Brooks Morris. She was the second of eight children. She is preceded to heaven by her husband Jerry (1989), father (1970), mother (1975), sisters Juanita (1981), Sue Ann (1997), Jennifer “Jennie” (2016), brother Michael “Mike” (2016), and niece Stephanie (1998). 

She is...

Karen Mae Johnson

Karen Mae Johnson

Sep 25, 2024

Karen Mae Johnson, born on May 29, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, lived a life filled with adventure, kindness, and service to others. She was proud to have graduated from North Hills High School and later in life would set up a scholarship with her sister Pat. After a few years she met and married John Hubner. Together, they moved to...

Duane Lowell Groce

Duane Lowell Groce

Sep 22, 2024

Duane Lowell Groce was born to Ruby and David Ulmo Groce in Nevada, Missouri on September 30, 1939 and died on September 22, 2024 at the age of 84. He resided in Prescott, Arizona and is survived by his wife, Phyllis "Shiny" Groce, his son Steve Groce, his daughter Tara Rech (formerly Terri Groce), three grandsons and four great grandchildren.

Duane...

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