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Joyce Marie Zembik

Joyce Marie Zembik

Apr 23, 2023

Joyce Zembik Joyce Marie Teel was born September 18th, 1931, to Mabel and Floyd Teel in South Gate, California. She was preceded in death by her sisters Shirley Ann, Janice, and her brother Edward. Joyce spent her childhood years in South Gate, Lynwood, and Inglewood, California. She was a 1950 graduate of Fremont High School where she enjoyed singing in...

Gloria Anne Brandt

Gloria Anne Brandt

Apr 18, 2023

Gloria Brandt’s love for life and adventure continue after her death. Gloria passed away on April 18 at the young age of 90 after a full celebration of a life well lived. She passed surrounded by the love and support of family and friends.

And if you know Gloria, you know she lived life to the fullest. A disability caused by...

John Phillip Carter

John Phillip Carter

Apr 15, 2023

John P. Carter, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on April 15, 2023. He was born in Glendale, California on September 3, 1938.John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maryann; brother, Tom (Sue) Carter of North Carolina; Maryann's children, Wendy (David) Rumpf, Melanie (Kevin) Paluch, and Richard (Teri) Wilks; his children, Jill Carter (John...

Maddie Faye Draper

Maddie Faye Draper

Apr 15, 2023

Maddie Faye Draper, age 33, was born on July 27th, 1989. She passed away from this life April 15th, 2023.

Maddie is the daughter of Kevin and Carla Draper of Prescott Valley, Arizona. Maddie was such a vibrant young woman so full of life. She was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints. She had a strong...

Martin William Banks

Martin William Banks

Apr 12, 2023

Martin Banks passed away April 12, 2023, peacefully at Dignity Health Hospital in Prescott Valley, Az. surrounded by loved ones. Martin was born May 21, 1932, to Sol Benkowitz and Urla Lake in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Marion Banks, sister Mary Zell, Brothers, William and Robert Banks, granddaughters Ashley Macy and Rianna Lambert, stepdaughters Linda...

Ray C. Newton

Ray C. Newton

Apr 10, 2023

Much-loved husband, father and grandpa, Ray C. Newton, entered into the presence of the Lord, Monday, April 10 after an excruciating battle with lung and bone cancer. He was 87. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 13 at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley Street.Newton, a resident of Prescott since 1996, was born...

Peter Van Haren

Peter Van Haren

Apr 6, 2023

Peter Arthur Van Haren, beloved husband, father, Tata, civil servant and military hero, passed away on April 6, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on August 26th, 1945 to Elizabeth Van Haren and Naval Ace Arthur Van Haren, Jr. A fourth generation Arizonan and the descendent of a Mexican pioneering family, Peter graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1963...

Edward Anderson Ostertag

Edward Anderson Ostertag

Apr 5, 2023

Edward Anderson Ostertag

May 2, 1949 – April 5, 2023

Ed was born in Pensacola, FL on May 2, 1949. He was the second son of Naval officer Carl, and Joyce Ostertag. Ed and his brother Carl (Bud) lived the Navy life, and soon began their more than decade of many moves around the United States. After a short stint in Corpus...

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