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VictorLopezMartinez
VictorL.Martinez,68ofPhoenix,passed awayonJanuary8,2022afterlosinghis battlewithCovid19.Victoralwayshada smileonhisface.Hewasfullofloveandhumor.Hecouldmakeyoulaughevenonyour worstday.Anyonewhotrulyknewhim, knewhehadsuchabigheart.Hewould makefriendswithrandomstrangersbecausehetookthetime tolistentoothers.Helovedhisfamilydeeplyandwasalwaystryingtohelpoutwherehecould.Heisgoingtobe missedmorethanwordscansay.Wefindcomfortinknowingthatheisnowrestinginpeaceandnolongersuffering.
Victorissurvivedby:hiswifeof24years,Lorena,Children;Priscilla,Patricia,JosephineandBeatriz,Mother;Felicita,Brothers;DavidandJoey,Sisters;SallyandMaryEsther,Grandchildren;Isaac,Angelique,Alayna,Jaylee,Frankie, Xavier,RhiannaandRhiley,Great-Grandchild;Adilyn.PrecededinDeath;Father;Ramon,Brother;RamonJr,
Charles M. “Charlie” Hill
Charles M. “Charlie” Hill, age 87, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 16th, 2022. Born in Fairland, Oklahoma, on October 30th, 1934, to Paul and Alma Hill, he was the youngest of 3 children. In 1946 at the age of 11, the family moved to Buckeye, Arizona. Charlie graduated from Buckeye Union High School in 1952. After he graduated from high school, he went to work for Planter’s Oil until he was drafted in 1957. He served his country in France from 1957-1959 and an additional 10 months in the reserves from October 1961 to August 1962. After returning from the service, he went back to work for Planter’s Oil. He married Virginia Schulz on June 30th, 1967. Together they raised four children: Craig Gatlin, Shane Hill, Kristin (Hill) Carmichael, and Corey Hill. Planter’s Oil eventually became DM Oil & Tire, where Charlie enjoyed working and serving the farming community for 48 plus years until his retirement in the year 2000. During his retirement, he enjoyed helping his children and spending time with his grandchildren. Charlie is survived by his wife Virginia, four children, seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his sister Patricia Young. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at the Buckeye Community Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery.
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James of Tolleson, AZ, passed away peacefully at the age of 81.James was raised in Lost Nation, Iowa. His family moved to Riverton, Wyoming to homestead when his father returned home from WWII. The family later relocated to Roll, Arizona to a new farm. The Wellton-Mohawk Valley was always “home” to James. James married his high school sweetheart Shirley in 1961 and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage, travel and adventures together. James’ great passions in life were cars, golf and telling stories. His rural paper route in high school fed his love of driving - backroads, highways, race track or autobahn. One of his favorite sayings was “I never drove a car faster than it would go”. He worked for 14 years as an Irrigation dispatcher at Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District. He moved to Phoenix in 1974 to continue his education and began working at Salt River Project in 1976 as a Water Dispatcher. He eventually moved into Warehouse Operations and found his calling as an Investment Recovery Specialist, selling everything from desks to planes and bulldozers. He was a natural salesman and could talk to anyone. James was an avid golfer and always had clubs in the trunk, “just in case”. He played in the SRP Golf Association and Palo Verde Men’s Golf Club. He loved to refurbish clubs and gave away countless sets of clubs to anyone thinking of beginning the game. He hit a total of NINE holes-in-one and could spin any story back to a golf story. James attended Arizona Western College in Yuma, Glendale Community College, Arizona State University, finally earning his B.A. in Business Administration from Western International University at the age of 61. It was a promise kept to his daughter and underscored his lifelong curiosity and love of learning. James was loved by so many and he will be greatly missed. James was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Roger Neil White; his sister, Elizabeth “Betty Jo” Haack; his brother, John “Billy” White. James is survived by his wife Shirley White, of Tolleson, AZ; his daughter, Sharon (Eduard) Korat of Campbell, CA; his daughter-in-law, Christine White of Tacna, AZ; his five grandchildren, Justin White, Tyler White, Cassidie White, Torben Korat and Sonia Korat and seven great grandchildren, as well as his siblings: Richard White of St. Louis, MO; Diana Gray of Tucson, AZ; Jacqueline Dirck, Colleen Libbert and Thomas White, all of Sedalia, MO; many nieces and nephews will also mourn his loss. James will be laid to rest Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Johnson Mortuary in Yuma. Visitation at 10 am, Service at 11 am, Graveside service immediately follows.
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James Sandoval
Mr. James Sandoval, 68, of Goodyear, Arizona died January 1, 2022. He was born July 7, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona to John R. Sandoval and Anita M. Sandoval. Services were held on January 18, 2022.
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Anna Maria Amabisca
Anna Maria Amabisca, 62, a mother, a daughter, a nana, a tia, a cousin, who is loved so much passed away January 9th due to complications of COVID and pneumonia. Anna is a Buckeye Native, attending grade schools in town and is a BUHS 1977 graduate. She received her Associates degree at GCC and a cosmetology degree that led her to open her salon, Hair Hacienda in "historic downtown Buckeye". She owned that business for over 25 years. As all of the kids in the family, Anna also worked in the family business, La Placita Cafe, which was founded in Buckeye by her parents in 1962 and "was" in the Amabisca family for many years. Anna loved anything Disney! She especially loved going to Disneyland on her birthday, Halloween or Christmas! She is survived by her daughter, Elisia Amabisca-Garza (Tony), grandchildren Rosalva and Antonio Garza, Her sister Pauline (Rudy) and many aunts, uncles, brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Anna was a devoted parishioner of St Henry Catholic Church in Buckeye. She enjoyed leading the rosary at family events and services. She was the family historian, storyteller and event planner. She was always the one to tell us when someone needed a call, a hospital visit or a casserole. Services will be held at St Henry Catholic Church on February 4, 2022 with the eulogy beginning at 10am, followed by a rosary and mass. Interment will be at Louis B Hazelton cemetery. If you cannot attend, please continue to pray for Anna and her family.
RobertButtemiller
Colonel(Ret.)RobertButtemillerMD, belovedhusband,father,grandfather,and friendpassedawayJanuary10,2022. Bob,aka"Dr.Bob",DadandG-Pa,was knownforhisquickwit,photographic memoryandcontagiouspersonality.Bob wasalwaysthelifeofthepartyandentertainedeveryonewithhisamazingone-liners.
RobertButtemiller(Bob)wasborntoDr.GeorgeButtemillerandBeverlyGlueckButtemillerOctober9,1941 inLibertyville,IL.HewasthevaledictorianofLibertyvilleHighSchoolclassof1959andgraduatedPhiBeta KappafromNorthwesternUniversityin1963wherehe wasamemberofSigmaChifraternity.Heattended NorthwesternMedicalSchoolandgraduatedatthetopof hisclassasamemberofAlphaOmegaAlphahonorsociety.In1969hewasdraftedintotheUnitedStatesAir Forcewherehebecameadecoratedofficerandflight surgeon.Overthenext30yearshewasstationedinvariousplacesincludingThePhilippines,Florida,Texas, Hawaii,California,NewMexicoandArizonawherehe andhiswife,Harriet,madelifelongfriends.Heservedas thehospitalcommanderatLukeAFB,ArizonaandsubsequentlyretiredtoLitchfieldPark,Arizonain1994.
Bobissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof57years,Harriet, histhreechildrenMaggieandhusbandJeffDietertof Houston,TX,CarrieandhusbandPeterDeWittofSan Antonio,TX, andJohnandwifeSaraButtemillerof PalmDesert,CA,aswellassixgrandchildren,Carlie andKyleDietert,JackandCharlieDeWitt,andNatalie andHenryButtemiller.Heisalsosurvivedbyhissister, Beverly"BG"Batesandhisnephew,ChristianBatesof Bolinas,CA.
HeisprecededindeathbyhismotherBeverlyGlueck Buttemiller,fatherDr.GeorgeButtemillerandstepmotherDr.AudreyButtemiller. Inlieuofflowers,Bob'sfamilyprefersadonationbemadetoacharityofyourchoosingin hishonor.
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Christina Bustos
Christina Bustos, 94 of Cashion, Az went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. She was born November 15, 1927 in Tucson, Az. Christina is survived by her daughters Gloria Avila, Esther Jaime, Elizabeth Leyba, her sons David, Ernest, Alfred, and Benjamin Bustos. She leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren. Christina was preceded in death by her husband Santos.
Brian K. Johnson,
Mr. Brian K. Johnson, 62, of Waddell, Arizona died on December 24, 2021 in Waddell, Arizona. He was born April 4, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gilman and Lois Johnson. Brian grew up in Avondale, went to Avondale Elementary and graduated from Agua Fria High School. He worked construction for many years around Avondale and the west side, then went to work for the City of Tempe where he retired after 20 years of service. During his retirement, he remodeled both of his daughter's houses, enjoyed traveling (most recently on a Panama Canal cruise), loved to ski (he spent many New Years and Christmases skiing), and loved to co-host holidays and parties at his house. Those were filled with laughs, family, and games. He leaves behind the loves of his life, Heidi his wife of 34 years; his daughters Aimee Johnson (of Tempe) Emily Cox (of Buckeye); son-in-law, Joseph "JJ" Cox, Jake the dog; sister, Michelle Johnson; and a very large extended family who will miss him dearly. A funeral will be held at 1pm on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Crossings Church (16107 W. Glendale Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340). A celebration of life will be held at the Johnson residence following the funeral service. The family suggests that donations be made to either Crossings Church or Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary. You can leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/brian-k-johnson/
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Mary Ellen Perkins
Ms. Mary Ellen Perkins, 74, of Avondale, Arizona died January 1, 2022. She was born January 26, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Fred Shomer and Catherine Tarrant. Mary was a lover of books and cats. She was a generous and gregarious person. She left behind a family who will miss her dry wit and humor. And she leaves us with a lifetime of memories and stories to share. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Klobucar; son, Anthony Perkins; sister, Janice Kavadas; and two grandchildren, Zoey and Ryker Klobucar. She was preceded in death by her husband Terry Lee Perkins; and her brother Richard Shomer. A funeral service will be held at 6pm on Saturday, January 22 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. The family suggests that donations be made to the Arizona Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.
Lorene G. (DeBord) Bailey January 23, 1938 – January 4, 2022
Lorene (DeBord) Bailey, 83, passed away on January 4, 2022, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to George and Iris (Wegner) DeBord, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (Michael) Loya, Guthrie, Oklahoma; son David Bailey (Georgann Walsh), Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren Karl (Erica) Bailey, Owasso, Oklahoma; Sarah Bailey, Burbank, California; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Phillip “Phil” Bailey, parents, brothers Ronald DeBord and George DeBord. Lorene was born in Omaha, Nebraska but grew up in Lincoln and summers were spent with family in Palmer. After she got married, she lived and worked in Lincoln and when her husband Phillip returned from Vietnam in 1969, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. After 29 years and lots of wonderful memories in Phoenix, Lorene and Phillip decided to move back to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1998. After Phillip passed in 2004, Lorene made her final move to Guthrie, Oklahoma in 2010 to be near her children. Some of Lorene’s hobbies included: Master Scrabble player, playing the piano, singing, sewing, arts & crafts, flower arrangements, hummingbirds and all things family and friends. Lorene loved and supported the military and her country. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.
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Yolanda Dominguez
Yolanda Dominguez, 75, of El Mirage, Arizona died in Goodyear, Arizona on Dec. 29, 2021. She was born in North Dakota to Katarina and Adan Dominguez on Aug. 7, 1946. A visitation was held Jan. 17, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. A mass was held Jan. 18, 2022 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/yolanda-dominguez
KarenCurtis
KarenCurtis,79,ofAvondale,AZ passedawayonJan6,2022. Shewas borninBerkeley,CAtoHarrietandDon Keene.
ServiceswereheldThursday,January 20that3:00pmatTheRefineryChristianChurch(16721WIndianSchoolRd.
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Maria Guadalupe Notarianni
Mrs. Maria Notarianni, 83, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away December 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born October 25, 1938 in Progresso, Yucatan, Mexico to Ramon Herrera and Amira Herrera. Maria married Agostino on September 28, 1975 and had two children. Maria is survived by her husband, Augie; daughter, Jannina; son, Armando, and her grandchildren, Elena, Mateo, and Esmerelda. A visitation was held January 4, 2022 at Avenidas Funeral Chapel in Avondale, Arizona.
Devin Lee Willard
Devin was called home to the Lord on Dec. 23rd, 2021. Devin was a 2013 graduate from EFHS in Goodyear, Az. Devin attended One Step Beyond for special Adults in Surprise, Az. He was also involved in 4-H and volunteered, too. Devin is survived by his parents, Joe and Lisa Willard of Buckeye, Az; his sister, Mandi Compte (Casey) and niece, Olivia and nephews, Caleb and Caden; loving grandparents, John and Sandy Willard; loving grandma, Miriam Loughead, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Devin proceeds in death by his grandad, Herold Loughead, great grandma Doris, aunt Sue, aunt Marirae and uncle Luther. Services will be Friday Feb. 4th at Grace Fellowship Church, 1300 N. Miller Road Buckeye, AZ 85326. In lieu of flowers please donate in Devins memory to the fallowing One Step Beyond in Surprise, Az your local 4-H club or Az Spina Bifida association.
Peter Lentz
Peter Edmund Lentz born October 18, 1943, taken way too soon November 26, 2021. He had loved his beloved Marine Corps and honorably served his country in Viet Nam. Pete will be remembered by friends and family as a person larger than life, both in physical stature as well
as personality. Memorials can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/peter-edmund-lentz/
Gabriel A. Gonzales Sr.
Gabriel A. Gonzales Sr., 67, passed away on January 2nd, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Gabriel was born on August 8th, 1954, in Flagstaff, AZ. He was a Veteran and served with the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elia Gonzales, sons: Gabriel A. Gonzales Jr, Alejandro Gonzales and Elliott Gonzales; granddaughters: Zeriaha Gonzales, Serena Hernandez, Khloe Gonzales, and great grandson, Raymond Villareal Jr. He will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of those he loved. Private services with family are planned.
Joan Arlene Benito
Joan ("Sweets" as my Dad lovingly called her) Arlene (Barley) Benito was born November 7, 1941 in Lebanon County, Campbelltown, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth (Sheetz) Barley and Amos Barley. She was the youngest of seven children. Joan lived in Pennsylvania until she graduated from Hershey High School. Soon after, she met and married her husband of 53 years, Clyde Benito of Everett, Washington. She traveled all over the United States with her husband who was in the Air Force, and even traveled overseas to live in Turkey for a few years. While living in Turkey, they were also fortunate enough to be able to travel to Germany to do some sightseeing. Clyde retired from the Air Force and they moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1978. When Clyde became ill, Joan was his caregiver for several years. Clyde preceded her in death on December 1, 2016. She is survived by her two children, Cynthia (Benito) Rivera (Emilio), and David Benito. She was a grandmother to four grandchildren, great-grandmother to six great-grandchildren. She was a mother and friend to all who met her. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Joan loved all animals and had several pets throughout her life. During her free time she loved road trips and camping with Clyde. Some of her many hobbies included baking homemade bread; reading; lunch dates and shopping; trying new recipes; painting ceramics; drawing and sewing. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m at West Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.
