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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 9, 2022
OBITUARIES Tyler Michael Bracco
Tyler passed in his sleep on 4/8/21. He leaves behind Dad Mike, Mom Pam and sister Sam. He will be loved and missed Forever.
In Loving Memory of Raymond Ventura Lopez May 25, 1935 – January 13, 2022
Ramon “Ray” “Pelon” passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, with family by his bedside. He was the eldest of six siblings: Hermanahildo “Ernie”, Francisa “Frances”, Mary ”Necho”, Jose “Jopey”, and belated Gavina “Chata” and John. He and his former spouse (Bessie Murillo) parented ten children: Katherine, Patricia, Brenda (Bart) Tesoriero, Janet, Vincent (Greg) Lopez, Marcia, Matthew, Rose, Lucinda (Rebecca), and belated John. And he was a proud “Tata” of 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Ray was born and raised in the metropolis city of its time in Tolleson, AZ. He attended Tolleson Union High School excelling in sports and academics. He coached in many community team sports and emboldened the importance of good sportsmanship. Professionally, he worked as an accomplished A/C and sheet metal tradesman. As an extravert, he created immediate and long-lasting friendships. His charming personality was defined by his infectious smile and sense of humor. This was carried into his social life, where he loved to dance and hosts lively parties. He volunteered and participated in community events that raised its consciousness of equality and social justice. He was inspired by his mentor and acquaintance, Cesar Chavez. Finally, as a father, he was a family man. He supported his children to pursue and excel scholastically, athletically, musically, and artistically. His legacy will be that he wanted to expose his children to a better life filled with more opportunities than what he experienced in life. Services were held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Avendias Funeral Chapel.
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Mark Duane Storz
Mark Duane Storz of Goodyear, Arizona, age 61, passed away on January 19, 2022. Mark was born on April 7th, 1960 in West Point, Nebraska to Fred and Janet (Nielsen) Storz. Millard Nebraska, before moving to Herman, Nebraska. He attended Tekamah-Herman High school, before graduating in May of 1978. He then attended community college in Nebraska, before transferring to the University of Colorado to live in greater proximity to family. After attending college, he began his career in Denver, before moving to Los Angeles, California, and then Goodyear, Arizona. He also spent summers in Benningen am Neckar, located in the district of Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. Mark had jobs all the way from pumping gas at the family gas station, to management in major corporations such as Waste Management Inc. and Stericycle. Some of Mark’s greatest accomplishments in life include becoming an Eagle Scout, as well as the first Junior Law Enforcement recipient from the Jackson-Peck Legion Post in Herman. He also assisted local youth by being a Little League baseball coach in his hometown of Herman, NE, as well as many more exciting events within his high school days, such as competing and placing in the State Championship in wrestling. His biggest accomplishment in life was his family, his beams of pride could be felt even while talking on the phone. You could hear how proud he was of his kids, as well as his younger brother and the family he began to raise. Mark never knew a stranger, and always had a smile, as well as a friendly hello for anyone and everyone. Once you met Mark, he left a lasting impact on every person he met. Mark is survived by his son Hunter, daughter Addison, brother and sister-in-law Ernest and Amy Storz, as well as his nephews Thomas, and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and other loved ones. May he Rest In Peace! Funeral Location: Hansen Mortuary 5600 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Date of Funeral: Thursday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m.
Jovon Tyeshun Washington
With a heavy heart the Washington family is sad to announce Jovon Washington aka J.O. has went home to be with the Lord on 01/26/2022. Jovon leaves behind his mother LaChandra, grandmother who was like his second mother Ella, grandfather Roy, his Daughters, Jayden, Aniyah, Amelia, and Jasmine,his one and only kids mother Heather, brothers DeAveontre, Marc, his sister's Chaimara, Markiyah, Myiah, and Mariah, and his big cousin Dametria whom he loved so much and a host of relatives and friends he cared about so much.
Terry McClellan
Mr. Terry McClellan, 65, of Buckeye, Arizona died January 26, 2022. He was born August 5, 1956 in Pocatello, Idaho to Guy McClellan and Edith Eichelberger. A celebration of life will be held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park (Ramada 7 at 3:00pm) in Goodyear, Arizona on Saturday, March 5. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/terry-mcclellan
Justin Greene
Justin William Greene, 45, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away January 26, 2022. He was born March 1, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ. He is survived by his wife Mandy, son Jacob, daughter Madison; parents Ted and Brenda; sister Debbie Levandowski, brother-in-law Jason, niece Logan, and nephew Landon. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Sat, Feb 12 at The Church at Litchfield Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Church at Litchfield Park. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ justin-greene
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