Obituaries in Scottsdale, AZ

Teresa Ann Kinsella Greene, our beloved Nana, died peacefully on January 30, 2026, at 107. To the world she was Terry; to us she was the steady heart of our family.Nana was born on September 3, 1918, in Rochester, New York, and grew up on her parents’ farm in the village of Spencerport, near Parma C...

Loretta May OstLoretta Ost, 95 of Payson, Az. passed away Sunday February 1, 2026 at Banner Medical Center, Payson, AZ.Loretta was born to Simon and Mary (Gumke) Geiszler in Kulm, ND on August 16,1930. She grew up in rural Lamoure on her father’s rented farm. She attended a rural grade school in La...

David (Dave) Walukiewicz, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 2, 2026 at 1:53 am. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty and the laughs he brought to everyone who knew him.Dave was a devoted family man and a trusted friend. He had a way of making people feel ...

Stephen (Steve) Rao passed away on February 1, 2026. Born in Albany, New York, to Italian immigrant parents; Joseph S. & Mary S Rao. Steve was the youngest of three boys and was known from an early age for his warmth, humor and devotion to family and friends.Steve attended Christian Brothers Aca...

Fearless problem solver and music lover Matt Conway figured out at the age of 4 how to rig his new children’s record player to play standard 33s.His older brother, Paul, let him experiment with a few of his albums. He recalls coming home from school to find Matt leaning back in a chair inside a fres...

Minerva Alegria Hightower, 73, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Minerva was born on February 14, 1952, in Ajo, Arizona, to Juan and Soila Alegria. She was one of five children and grew up rooted in family, faith, and community. I...

Danette Jenee (De Vries) De Cannett, born to Raymond De Vries and Carol Mary (Mertz) De Vries, on February 16, 1970, in Kirkwood, Missouri, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 55.Danette grew up in Ellisville, Missouri, where she graduated from Lafayette High School. She earned her bachel...

Paul D. Schrage passed away peacefully at home in Tempe, Arizona, on January 28, 2026 at the age of 90. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, visionary marketer and philanthropist.Paul was born on February 25,1935 in Chicago, IL and raised in Palatine, IL by William and Rose Schrage...

Arthur “Bud” Edwin Hanke Jr., aged 77, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Paradise Valley, AZ. Born on March 24, 1948, in Alton, IL, Art was a respected member of the community, known for his dedication and loyalty to his friends and family.Art graduated from Wood River High School and later earned...

Madelon Gail Lucky was born November 17, 1940 to David Harold and Jean Dell Porter in Ann Arbor, MI. She spent her formative years in Ypsilanti, MI, and moved often to follow her fathers's call as a pastor. She settled in Phoenix, AZ, in 2004, having earlier resided in Colorado and Southern Californ...

Janis Elaine Braden, aged 79, peacefully transcended at her family home on January 25, 2026, while holding her daughter’s hand.Jan was born in Ontario, Oregon, the eldest child of Ruby Braden and George Black. Three years later, her younger brother Ron joined the family on the farm they had built in...

Dan C. FitzpatrickDecember 29, 1948 – January 27, 2026With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dan C. Fitzpatrick—a true cowboy at heart, a devoted husband, and the best father a family could ask for. Dan lived his life the way he believed it should...