All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of  Barbara Ann Ritter Brown May 20, 1948 – July 22, 2026 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Ritter Brown, who departed this life peacefully at her home on July 22, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She met her final days with the same grace and resilience that defined her beautiful life.   As the eldest of six children born to William E. Ritter and Elizabeth J. Judd Ritter, Barbara held a foundational place ...

  In Loving Memory of  Barbara Ann Ritter Brown May 20, 1948 – July 22, 2026 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Ritter Brown, who departed this life peacefully at her home on July 22, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She met her final days with the same grace and resilience that defined her beautiful life.   As the eldest of six children born to William E. Ritter and Elizabeth J. Judd Ritter, Barbara held a ...

Dean Andrew “Andy” Ford passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on July 7, 2026, in the company of his siblings at his home. Born in Michigan on October 11th, 1964, he spent most of his life in Arizona, working a career at Walmart spanning over 30 years. He was a loving and compassionate man, who always did his best to make the people around him comfortable, often with a playful lack of seriousness. He will be fondly remembered for his dry wit, quick and sharp mind, and his kind ...

Judy Ann (Monroe) Bird passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Wickenburg on June 23, 2026. She was 83. She was born March 29, 1943, to Harvey and Martina Monroe and was the third child and second daughter in the family. Judy spent her early school years in Browning, Mont. After high school, she met the love of her life, the late Leo "Beaver" Bird. They were married June 3, 1966, and blended their family with children Leo (Oozzer), Shelley, Robin, Mark ...

Sharon Lee (Spurrier) Griner was born on Oct. 5, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Following her father's graduation from University of Michigan, her family settled permanently in the Dayton, Ohio, area. Sharon grew up in Kettering, Ohio, and went on to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After receiving her teaching degree, she traveled to California for her first teaching contract. Her traveling companion was Peggy Griner. Along the way, they visited Peggy's brother, John Griner, who was ...

Ruben Lee DeFoor, 89, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home in La Paz County, Arizona.   Ruben was born on May 22, 1937, to Rube R. DeFoor and Grace Lee Herrin and was lovingly raised by his father, Rube, and Pauline DeFoor, who played an important role in his upbringing. Ruben later married Ann Hodnett DeFoor, and together they welcomed three daughters.   A hardworking and dedicated man, Ruben spent the majority of his life as a semi-truck ...

Chaarles Sapienza passed away at Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Ariz., at 72 years of age. Unfortunately, sudden complications developed after being admitted to the hospital for a specific illness and he never recovered. Chaarlie was born and grew up in the Los Angeles area. He had three brothers (all deceased) and one sister (whereabouts unknown). Chaarlie served his country in the Marine Corps Reserves and was honorably discharged. Chaarlie worked 30+ years for the State of ...

Peter Vergalla, 82, of Wickenburg, Arizona, passed away peacefully April 29, 2026.  He leaves his wife of 60 years, Judith Ramsay Vergalla, three daughters, Sandra, Bonnie, and Jaclyn; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He also leaves his sister Barbara VanZandt, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Vergalla and Vera Bartosh Vergalla, and his brothers Michael & John Peter joined the Air Force after graduating from Cranford ...

Ila Faye (Roth) Kremer, 88 years, of Congress, AZ, passed away on April 1, 2026, in her home. She was born in Milford, NE on July 2, 1937 to the late Harry and Velma (Miller) Roth. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized. She was a member of the Berean Mennonite Church in Wickenburg, AZ, where she attended faithfully as health permitted. On August 12, 1960 she was united in marriage to Larry Kremer at East Fairview Mennonite Church. ...