Local Obituaries for Families in Wickenburg, Arizona
John Savery
May 8, 2025
John R. Savery, Ph.D., passed away May 8, 2025, peacefully in Surprise, Arizona under the care of Hospice of the Valley.
John graduated from the University of Western Ontario, the University of Calgary, and was a proud PhD graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, Instructional Systems Technology doctoral program. He was a Professor at The University of Akron Education, where...
Arthur Bowie
May 7, 2025
Arthur James Bowie Jr (Jim) died at home, surrounded by family, on May 7, 2025 at 82 years old. He was born June 11, 1942 in Williams, AZ, the first child of Arthur James Bowie Sr (Art) (deceased) and Catherine Pouquette (deceased). He had a younger sister, Karen (deceased) and was a lifelong resident of Arizona.
He married Sherry...
Russell Maggs
May 2, 2025
Russel "Rusty" Joseph Maggs, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 2, 2025. Rusty was born on October 30, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Russel and Alice Maggs and was raised in Arlington, Massachusetts, alongside his 4 siblings. A spirited child, Rusty often shared stories of his mischievous youth, including a famous tale of being suspended...
Ivan Hamilton
May 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivan Gill Hamilton, who left this world on May 1,2025 at the age of 71. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ivan was born on April 21, 1954, in Roswell, New Mexico, to David Maurice Hamilton and Alta Loma Clay, and was...
Jeanne Armstrong
Apr 26, 2025
Jeanne Wamstad Armstrong's Obituary
Jeanne Armstrong passed away from heart failure on April 26, 2025. Born in Riverton,
WY in 1940 and living in six western states in her growing up years, Jeanne found many of her
ideas, behaviors, and beliefs based upon growing up in a treasured family with a loving Mother
and Dad. For her it...
Harriet Berthelsen
Apr 25, 2025
Mrs. Harriet Berthelsen passed away on April 25, 2025 at the age of 93.
Harriet was born in August 1931 to Arthur and Alta Haschke of Stanford Montana. Growing up as an only child, in a rural town, she decided early on that she wanted many children.
Harriet's family moved to Southern California when Harriet started High...
Robert Capraro
Apr 10, 2025
Robert (Bob) Joseph Capraro Sr (April 27, 1946 - April 10, 2025)
He was born April 27, 1946 to Eva Boucher and GG Capraro. He was raised by the
orphanage and foster care system of Rhode Island. He would go on to become the
youngest senior house parent in that same orphanage - a testament to the strength
of his...
Joanne Mallicoat
Apr 9, 2025
Joanne (Jodie) Henson-Mallicoat was born May 6, 1938, to Alvis and Faith Buechel in Jenning, La. The family moved to Iowa soon after and Faith passed away about three years later. Alvis (Al) then met and married Juanita Arnold in 1942 where they had nine children together.
Joanne graduated from West Point High School and then moved to...
Jimmy Waters
Apr 6, 2025
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Jimmy Tra Waters, 22, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Northern Nevada
Jimmy Tra Waters, a triplet born along with Savanah and Estine Waters on October 17, 2002 in Phoenix, AZ, to Jimmy Waters and Tracey Brinkley.
Jimmy graduated from Wickenburg High School in...
Mary O'Dell
Apr 4, 2025
Mary O'Dell, 92, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Wickenburg Arizona.
Mary O'Dell was born on March 24, 1933 in Sparta, Georgia, to Andrew Johnson and Rosa Johnson.
Mary graduated from high school in 1951. She was a loving wife and mom that worked with Jimmy Sr. for over 20 years.
Mary married Jimmy O'Dell SR...
Martin Krechel
Mar 30, 2025
Martin Luther Krechel, 92, of Wickenburg, AZ,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born on May 23, 1933, in
Kresgeville, PA, he was the son of the late David and Mary Frantz Krechel.
Marty proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany.
He went on to have a successful career as an...
Richard Bernat
Mar 28, 2025
Richard Bernat died peacefully at home with loved ones by his side on March 28, 2025,
in Wickenburg, Arizona at the age of 79. Rich is survived by his life partner Debbie,
Sister, Judy (Steve) Samaras Lake Barrington, Illinois, Debbie's children: John (Linda)
Zerby of Charlevoix, Michigan, Stacy (Adrian) of Surprise, Arizona, grandchildren
Teagan, Stephanie, Maddison, Caden, Stella, and Everett...
Richard Wallis
Mar 27, 2025
Richard Wallis, 42, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. Leaving his mother Vickie Tarvin and step father John Tarvin. Along with his three childern, Jasmine (Reece), Emmos and Roy (RJ) Wallis, Kehlani MaCoy Wallis. His brother David (Jenny) Harris,his sister Christy (Nate) Otey, Amie Harris, Sheralee (Aaron) Lake, Frankie, dean and Harley Tarvin. Along with many...
Dennis Semkin
Mar 21, 2025
Dennis Richard Semkin passed away on March 21, 2025 at 93 years old in Wickenburg, Arizona at his residence, Rustic Ranch. Dennis was born September 19, 1931 in Florence, Missouri to George and Eda Semkin, the second youngest of 8.
Dennis grew up on his family's farm in Sedalia, MO. He graduated from Central Methodist College in Columbia,...
Everett Sickles
Mar 15, 2025
Everett Aaron Sickles
July 7, 1953 - March 15, 2025
Wickenburg resident and former Mayor, Everett Sickles went peacefully to be with his Lord on
March 15, 2025. His wife Patty and family and friends were by his side. Everett was born in Los
Angeles, California to his father Everett (Bud) Sickles and mother Catherine (Kay) Sickles,
Everett's brother Kenneth Mark Sickles and his parents...
Shelby Dey
Mar 11, 2025
Shelby L.(Jean) Dey was born on November 21, 1937 near Effie, Minnesota to Victor & Viola (Cline) Parson. She grew up on a farm with six brothers and sisters. She married William (Bill) Dey in 1954, and they raised their four children in northern Minnesota. Additionally, they briefly lived in Kenosha, Wisconsin for three years. In 1974, they moved to...
Moss Blewett
Mar 6, 2025
Moss Evan Blewett, 62, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Wickenburg, Arizona.
Evan (Moss) was born in August 1962 in Pampa, Texas. He spent his childhood in Texas and Oklahoma before his family settled in Lafayette, Louisiana, when he was in middle school. He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana, where he met his wife, Wendy. They married...
Sage Simpson
Mar 5, 2025
Sage Simpson, a radiant and fearless soul who brought joy to everyone she met, passed away March 5, 2025. Born on Nov. 12, 1981, Sage grew up on her family's cherished ranch in Wickenburg. It was there that her lifelong love for horses and the open range began. Her favorite place in the world was always on horseback, where she...
