Sunwest Funeral Home & Cemetery
Trust, Compassion and Affordability Since 1981
The Heritage Family of Funeral Homes have served the greater Phoenix area for 30 years under the careful guidance of the Stobierski family. Today, as a third generation family-owned firm, we have become the area’s most preferred funeral homes by providing the highest level of service to our community.
As a full-service firm with eight convenient funeral home locations, five cemeteries and two privately owned crematories, we have consistently offered the area’s most reasonable prices in funeral services. We take personal pride in the beauty of our facilities and the professionalism of our staff.
We welcome you to visit our funeral homes and become acquainted with our comfortable facilities and meet our compassionate staff. Please consider this a personal invitation, from our family to yours.
Our Obituaries
Amanda Lynn Gray
January 29, 1980 - April 25, 2013
Amanda Lynn Gray, a beautiful loving amazing daughter and a mother of a young son, was suddenly taken by Jesus through a fatal car accident.
Mandy was born in Grand Island, NE on 01-29-80 and died instantly in the early morning of 04-25-13 as a passenger in her car on her way to work near Sweeny, TX. She was a High School Graduate from Phoenix AZ and served honorably in the US Navy. She...
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Jeanne W. Mitchell
January 27, 1920 - April 19, 2013
Jeanne Mitchell, 93 of Phoenix, AZ passed away April 19, 2013. As a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, she will be greatly missed but will forever be in our hearts and in our many fond memories. She was a dear friend to many. Jeanne is preceded in death by her youngest son, George T. Worsnup; she is survived by remaining children, Philip B. Worsnup,...
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Robert Bob Hester
November 6, 1935 - April 14, 2013
Robert (Bob) L. Hester of Surprise AZ passed away in his sleep Sunday April 14, 2013. He was born November 6, 1935 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary; father William; mother Inez; brother Jim; sister Ruth; and son Donald. He is survived by his Children Diana and Robert Jr.; grandchildren Robert III, Corrine, Matthew, Steven, Andrew, Mary, and Taylor;...
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Manuel Contreras, Jr.
February 10, 1986 - March 27, 2013
Manuel Contreras was born February 10, 1986 in Flint Michigan to Ms. Donna Roberson-Wells and Manuel Contreras Sr. He was raised in Michigan by Mr. and Mrs. John (Donna) Wells. He was the oldest of three siblings. He attended Eureka Dale Elementary, Brake Middle School, John Glen High School and completed his education in Arizona. He furthered his education by attending Brookline College and...
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Shauna Lee Faulkner Voigt
February 12, 1972 - February 8, 2013
Shauna Lee (Faulkner) Voigt, 40, of Phoenix, AZ passed away suddenly on February 8, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Ashley Faulkner; parents Ronald and Donita Faulkner; brother Ronald Faulkner Jr.; and sister Alisha Faulkner. She is also survived by her grandmother Shirley Johnson, many aunts and uncles, cousins, step-nieces and nephews. Shauna was a 1990 graduate of Trevor G. Browne...
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Robert "Bob" Luther Robertson
December 25, 1942 - February 7, 2013
Robert "Bob" L. Robertson, 70, of Glendale, died February 7, 2013. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 25, 1942, to the late Luther A. Robertson and Gussie M. (Birchfield) Rodriguez. He grew up in the Oakland, California area. He received an AA degree from Glendale Community College. Bob was a Civil Engineer in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam war; he earned a Purple...
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Richard Arnold Matlock
February 15, 1931 - February 5, 2013
Richard Arnold Matlock, 81, of Sun City West, passed away February 5, 2013. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013, from 12 pm to 1 pm at Sunwest Funeral Home, 12525 NW Grand Ave., El Mirage, AZ. Graveside service with Military Honors will follow at 2 pm at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ.
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Salomon Cervantes
May 3, 1937 - January 23, 2013
Salomon Cervantes born on May 3, 1937 and passed away on January 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife Maria del Rosario Cervantes, children Victor, Maria, Sylvia, Martha, Felipe, Martin, Francisca and David Cervantes, 33 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday January 28th from 6-9 pm at Sunwest Funeral Home, 12525 NW Grand Avenue, El Mirage Arizona.
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Abraham Rodriguez, Jr.
September 16, 1988 - January 22, 2013
Abraham Rodriguez Jr. Born September 16,1988 passed away too soon on January 22, 2013. Abraham was a determined young man and strived hard to achieve his goals. Abraham was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandson. His spirit will live on thru the many hearts he has touched. Abraham is survived by his wife Ashley Patterson-Rodriguez; son Jeremiah Rodriguez; parents Abraham and Denise...
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Agapito H. Resendes
November 2, 1941 - January 22, 2013
Agapito H. Resendes, 71, of Surprise, AZ, passed away January 22, 2013. He was born November 2, 1941 in Mercedes, TX to Leandro and Jesusa (Hernandez) Resendes. Agapito is survived by his loving wife Juliana Resendes; daughters Norma C. R. Gaitan, Mary N. Gonzalez, and Donna Bode; sons Sonny Juan Resendes, and Danny Jesus Resendes; 10 Grandchildren; and one Great Grandchild. A visitation will...
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Marilyn V Kirwin
January 3, 1936 - January 20, 2013
Marilyn passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on January 20, 2013, after a long and determined battle with cancer. She was born Marilyn Victoria Sprouls on January 3rd,1936 in Alberta, Minnesota. Her parents, Maren Victoria and Lee Sprouls plus one sibling, Duane, preceded her in death. She is survived by six siblings. Marilyn fell in love with Darrell Fredrick Kirwin and they were...
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Estela Heredia Carranza
November 18, 1935 - January 17, 2013
Estela Heredia Carranza, 77, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away January 17, 2013.
She is survived by husband Jose Heredia Adame; daughter Yolanda Heredia Lopez; son Jose Manuel Heredia Carranza; daughter Maria Elena Heredia Gutierrez; 12 Grandchildren; and 6 Great Grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Sunwest Funeral Home, 12525 NW Grand...
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Feliciano A. Hernandez
June 9, 1934 - January 14, 2013
Feliciano A. Hernandez, 78, passed away January 14, 2013. He was born in Buda , TX on June 9, 1934. He met his wife, Josefina, in Austin, TX and were married for 43 years before Josefina's passing on January 18, 1998. Feliciano is lovingly remembered and survived by his 2 children Mary Jane and Gustabo; 3 grandchildren Brandi, Erica, and Gustabo, Jr.; 3 great grandchildren Giovanni, Julian,...
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Joyce May Ridge
May 2, 1936 - January 5, 2013
RIDGE, JOYCE, of Phoenix, died Jan. 5, 2013 in Sun City. A native of Cullompton,, Devon, England, Joyce lived a full life dedicated to helping others, starting at London's National Children's Homes from1953-1962. After two years as a governess in New York, Joyce moved to Phoenix in 1964 where she became known as a tirelese advocate for children and adults with disabilities. From 1964 to 1977,...
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Karen Marie Schaeffer Clark
September 6, 1950 - January 4, 2013
Karen Schaeffer Clark, 62, of Wittman passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 4. Karen was born September 6, 1950 in Lewistown, MT to Edgar and Helen (Heggem) Schaeffer as the third child of five. She attended Flax Country School and graduated from Winifred High School in 1968. She then attended Bible School in Canada and then studied business at Great Falls Community College. ...
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Raul C Gradillas
November 9, 1922 - January 3, 2013
Raul C. Gradillas, 90, of Surprise, passed away on January 3, 2013. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by son, David, survived by wife of 61 years, Eva; daughters Irene Alonzo, Olga (Alfonso) Vasquez, Martha (Steve) Benitez; grandchildren Joseph, Sandra, Joseph David, Natalie, Raquel, Monica, Alicia, Rebecca, Veronica, Fernando;...
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George Gunther Connolly
July 14, 1953 - December 26, 2012
George G. Connolly- Forever in our hearts.
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Ben Bringas
April 18, 1945 - December 1, 2012
Ben Bringas passed away on December 1, 2012. He was born in Bangued Abra, Philippines to Dr. Luis Bringas and Julia Abero Bringas. Growing up in the Philippines, Ben understood the importance of education and excelled in academics. Ben graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce . Ben soon after met and fell in love with Mirope Valera. They married and had three children Tristan, Mariphet,...
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John Wesley Kemper, Sr.
October 23, 1949 - November 21, 2012
John Wesley Kemper Sr., 63, passed away November 21, 2012. He was born October 23, 1949 in Harvey, ND and was raised on the Drake farmstead. He attended the Wahpeton State School of Science where he received a business degree. John was drafted and proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam and Desert Storm Era. After 30 years of service, he retired from the USAF as a...
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John Wesley Dennis
October 13, 1927 - November 19, 2012
John Wesley Dennis, 85, passed away November 19, 2012. He graduated from Glendale High school in 1945 then went on to served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, John became a Glendale Police officer, and later worked at Grubers, where he retired after 25 years. Not ready for retirement, John went on to start a career with Kiva Containers/Sound Packaging, where he was...
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Rudy Gomez Garza, Jr.
September 4, 1948 - October 25, 2012
Rudy Gomez Garza, known as 'Dad' to his family and close friends, left this earth on Thursday Oct. 25, 2012. He left behind his loving wife of 41 years; 2 daughters; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Dad was a Vietnam Veteran and served his country for two years in the United States Army. He was born on Sept. 4, 1948 in San Antonio, TX and he moved from Texas to El Mirage, AZ when...
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Helen Theresa Robert
March 4, 1926 - October 13, 2012
Helen Theresa Robert born March 4, 1926, went home to be with our Lord October 13, 2012. She is survived by her children, David Robert, Diane Whittemore, Michael Robert, Donna Haddock, Susan Pitassi, 13 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, and her cat "Poopsy". She is loved and will be missed forever. Memorial service will be held at Sunwest Funeral Home, 12525 NW Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ on...
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Gladys Jimenez Rivas
January 20, 1954 - October 12, 2012
Gladys Jimenez Rivas, 58, of Santurce, Puerto Rico, passed away October 12, 2012 after a long illness. She looked forward to flying over the rainbow on the wings of a butterfly into the welcoming arms of God and reuniting with family members that preceded her in death. Gladys was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on January 20, 1954. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of...
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Donald Alvin Griggs
October 7, 1941 - October 9, 2012
Donald Alvin Griggs, 71, passed away October 9, 2012. He was born October 7, 1941 in Dumas, TX to Paul and Oleta (Barnes) Griggs. He grew up in Tucson, AZ graduating from U of A. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He moved his family to Phoenix, AZ in 1973 and enjoyed a long career as an Electrical Estimator & Engineer and later as a courier for Sonora Quest. We will remember his...
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Debbie Diane Davis
November 21, 1965 - September 30, 2012
Debbie Diane Davis, 46, of El Mirage Arizona, passed away on September 30, 2012. Debbie was born in Phoenix Arizona on November 21, 1965. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 8, 2012 at 10 AM with a reception to follow both being held at Sunwest Funeral Home at 12525 NW Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335.
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