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OBITUARIES
Amelia Runyon
Amelia Molly Runyon, 68, of Goodyear, Arizona died January 20, 2022. She was born April 14, 1953 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico to Jesus Lopez and Amalia Reyes. Molly grew up in Venice, California in the family home on Dell Avenue. She was one of twelve children. After graduating Venice High, she went on to take classes at Santa Monica City College. She loved the Pacific Ocean. She married Alan Runyon in 1974 and they were stationed in Madrid, Spain for two years while Alan was in the Air Force. Later they were transferred for a year to Goldsboro, North Carolina. Together, they had raised three children during their 20-year residence in the San Fernando Valley. Molly was a dedicated and hardworking employee in many front-office enterprises. Most notably in domestic airfreight and surface transportation. She developed advanced technical skills beyond a computer course that she took in 1998. Molly was always busy in one form of artistic endeavor or another. A lover of music, she was also a very good dancer. These were only excelled by her cooking skills. Molly started each day in Scripture devotions and prayer. The loves of her life were to her husband, to her children and to her grandchildren. The Runyon’s settled in Tonopah, Arizona in 2001 and then to Goodyear in 2012. Molly had been in declining health for some time; and was taken by the Covid on January 20th. She is survived by her husband Alan; daughter Cassandra; sons Aaron and Brian Runyon; daughter-in-law Krista Schadt; sisters Tony, Magda, Ruby, and Mary Lopez-Lively; and brothers Gabe Lopez, Jesse Lopez, Arthur Lopez, and Hector Lopez. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Nikolas and Isaac Spradling, Dean Runyon, Ethan Runyon, Farah Runyon, and Penny Runyon. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Mike Lopez and George Lopez. An online memorial is pending via Zoom. There is a 10 minute You Tube Video Tribute to her memory available. Please email ThyWord119@aol.com and a link will be sent to you for either or both.
Francisco Manuel Salazar Fierro
Francisco Manuel Salazar Fierro, age 47, of Tolleson, Arizona passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Francisco was born March 15, 1974. A visitation for Francisco will be held Monday, February 21, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Advantage Crystal Rose, 9155 West Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353 with rosary from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Mass will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N. 93rd Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353. Burial will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. Condolences for the family may be left at www.advantagecrystalrose.com.
Rogelio Ramos Hernández
On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Rogelio Ramos Hernández, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 47. Rogelio Ramos Hernández was born on January 08, 1975 in Oaxaca, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, his son, his stepchildren, his 11 grandchildren, his 12 brothers and sisters as well as his mother. Rogelio and Maria meet and fell in love at church and after getting married began to build a life in which they traveled often, tried lots of new foods and experienced lots of art. He gleamed with joy when he spoke of his son Enrique and his grandchildren. His step-children admired him for being so hardworking and loving. Rogelio made friends everywhere he went including while working his successful carpet cleaning business. He was an excellent example of a wholesome person and will be extremely missed by everyone!! A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Advantage Funeral home on 9155 W Van Buren St, Tolleson AZ 85353 at 6 o’clock p.m.
Patrick Theodore Call
Patrick Theodore Call passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley - Ryan House on December 20, 2021. He is survived by his brother Timothy Call and two sisters, Maureen Call Dauphinais and Priscilla Call Essert.
Barney Hobbs
Mr. Barney Hobbs, 84, of Litchfield Park, Arizona died January 29, 2022 in Avondale, Arizona. He was born May 30, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to Barney Hobbs and Julia Glynn. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7PM on February 10 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 10AM on February 11 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/barney-hobbs
Robert Lee Barton Winstead
Robert (BOB) Winstead Jr. was a hero, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. His life came to an end suddenly, on January 3, 2022. He was the beloved son of Robert and Grace Winstead born in Virginia on November 16, 1948. Bob was survived by his sister Jacquie Basher, brother, Michael Winstead (Tandy), son, Brian Winstead (Leigh), grandkids Kaitlyn Brewster (Chris), Chelsei, and Skylar, and great-grandchild Oaklee Mae. A celebration of life during Daytona 500 will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM on 2022-02-20 at Brian Winstead (Son), 2707 E Canyon Creek Dr, Gilbert, AZ, USA.
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