obituaries


Wanda Lee McKnight

Wanda Lee McKnight

March 17, 2025

Wanda Lee McKnight, a beloved matriarch and world traveler, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the age of 90, in Goodyear, Arizona. Born on March 15, 1935, in Stephenville, Texas, Wanda spent her life rooted in Odessa, Texas, where she built not only her career but also her family legacy.

A proud graduate of Permian High School, Wanda dedicated...

Bertha Drake

Bertha Drake

March 16, 2025

Bertha Drake, a radiant spirit born on December 28, 1933, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, departed this world peacefully on the afternoon of March 16, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. in Glendale, Arizona. She was a true matriarch—a loving mother, grandmother, and friend—whose life resonated with joy, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones.

The remarkable journey of Bertha began...

Victoria Lynn Woodside

Victoria Lynn Woodside

March 15, 2025

Victoria Lynn Woodside, born on August 26, 1959, in Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Goodyear, Arizona. Victoria lived a life characterized by grace, warmth, and an unwavering strength that touched all who knew her.

As a devoted wife, she shared a loving partnership with her husband, Randall Woodside. Their bond was a testament to the power...

Deloris J. McClelland

Deloris J. McClelland

March 14, 2025

Deloris J. McClelland, known affectionately as “Dee,” journeyed to eternal rest on March 14, 2025, in the tender embrace of her home in Tolleson, Arizona, surrounded by friends who cherished her vibrant spirit. Born on February 18, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, Dee was a soul shaped by the resilience and confidence that only the most formidable paths can carve. Her...

Gloria Jean Herrington

Gloria Jean Herrington

March 11, 2025

Gloria Jean (Johnson) Herrington

Gloria, 69, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Banner Estrella Hospital, with family close by and wrapped in her Elvis Presley blanket. She was born October 28,1955 in San Francisco, CA to Howard and Mary (Taylor) Johnson.

Gloria attended Trevor Browne High School. She married John Manley Herrington on January 16, 1973...

Richard Andrew Navarrete Jr

Richard Andrew Navarrete Jr

March 10, 2025

"Richie" 34 years old, born in San Bernardino, CA on November 6th, 1990. Our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, transitioned to eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday March 10th, 2025, in Phoenix Arizona surrounded by his loving family after fighting a severe case of valley fever. 

He is survived by his mother, Lisa Aguilera Romo, his father...

Takeko Kato Morales

Takeko Kato Morales

March 10, 2025

Takeko Kato Morales, a radiant soul whose journey began in Japan on October 14, 1934, departed this world on March 10, 2025, in the warmth of her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Surrounded by the love and embrace of her family, her final moments were a testament to the profound bonds she nurtured throughout her life.

Takeko was educated in Japan, where...