Brian K. Balliet Brian, age 74, of Goodyear, Ariz., formerly of Ann Arbor, Mich., passed away at Hospice of the Valley, Surprise, Ariz., on Dec. 18. He was born in Northampton, Penn., to Henry P. and Marian (Kern) Balliet on Jan. 21, 1947. Brian received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Lehigh University in…
David Fredo David Fredo, 72, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away from leukemia on Dec. 6, 2021. Dave and his wife, Kathy, moved to Goodyear in 2013. Dave enjoyed playing golf and Wii bowling, playing guitar, was an angel (daemon) of the Fun Line Dance Club, a member of the Gun Club, and a member of the…
Gerald (Jerry) Curttright Gerald (Jerry) Curttright, 93, passed away at home in Goodyear, Ariz., on Oct. 17, 2021. He was born in Spencer, Iowa and graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash. in 1946. In 1956, Jerry married Dorothy Byler in Seattle. They enjoyed a wonderful life together until her passing in 1997. Much…
Doris Jean Giocomo Doris Jean Giocomo, 87, of Goodyear, Ariz. passed away peacefully at home, Aug. 6, 2021, following an extended illness. Doris was born Sept. 22, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to Gladys and Milton Cleek. When Doris was 16, she met the love of her life, Frank Giocomo, at the dime store where they…
Karen Lou Hansen Karen L Hansen, 78, of PebbleCreek passed away from accelerated Alzheimer’s Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the memory care facility at Hacienda Del Rey. Karen was diagnosed recently in July 2020, and the disease progressed faster than we could keep up with. She was a beacon of sunshine, support, and happiness to…
Mimi Birnel It is with sincere sorrow that we announce the passing of Mimi Birnel on May 15. She was a woman of great intelligence, wit, and creativity. Mimi was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.; the middle child with both an older and younger brother. In her late teens and early twenties, she toured…
Marlene Slagter Calder (Schaaf) Marlene Calder, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Goodyear, Ariz. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after a 9-month battle with lymphoma. Her family and friends surrounded her with love and prayers throughout her illness. Her last days were filled with love and grace—just as she lived her life.…
Larry Conrad Aamodt Larry Conrad Aamodt passed away peacefully with his wife, Pat, and daughter Riki, at his side on March 24, 2021. He was born in Rolette, N.D. to Mabel and John Aamodt on Dec. 3, 1944. The youngest of five children, Raymond Aamodt (deceased), Robert Aamodt (deceased), Marvin Aamodt (deceased), and Jeanette McBain. Larry graduated from…
Ron Lawson Ron Lawson of Unit 26 died Jan. 30, 2021, at home and at peace. Ron and his wife, Candy, retired to PebbleCreek in December 2003. Ron was born in Richmond, KY. His family moved to Hammond, Ind. after WWII. Upon graduating from high school, Ron joined the Marine Corp in 1962. He served on…
Joseph D. Alexander Joseph D. Alexander, 82, made his transition to heaven on Jan. 4, 2021, at his home in Goodyear, Ariz. Joseph was born June 7, 1938, in Bellsmill, Va., to Chana (Young) Alexander-Gaines and Joseph Calvin Alexander. After high school, he graduated from Howard University. He was vice president of student government and…