Concepcion Carrillo
Concepcion Carrillo, 72, of Avondale died Dec. 8, 2015, in Avondale.
Mrs. Carrillo was born Dec. 29, 1942.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose R. Carrillo.
She is survived by three sons, Victor Castillo, Filiberto Carrillo and Johnny Aleman; five daughters, Concepcion Carillo, Nicolasa Castillo, Hortencia Carillo, Sonya Castillo and Celina Bustos; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., with a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale. The Rev. Jim Cascio will officiate. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Williams Catholic Church, 11018 W. Third St., Avondale, followed by a committal service at the Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, 11045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.
Condolences can be left for the family at AvenidasFuneralChapel.com.
Raymond J. Darr
Raymond J. Darr, 63, of Avondale died Nov. 24, 2015, in Phoenix from colorectal cancer.
Mr. Darr was born July 18, 1952, in Pittsburgh.
He moved to Arizona in 1979.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
He worked as a courier for XPS Express Parcel Service.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Lynn Darr; three daughters, Brenda Darr of Avondale, Bethany Darr of Glendale and Brittany Leon of Glendale; two sons, Brandon Lucciarini of Youngtown and Steven Darr of Glendale; four sisters, Debbie Bogacz of Pittsburgh, Pauline Cumer of Pittsburgh, Beverly McDonugh of Pittsburgh and Mary Darr Lash of Pittsburgh; one brother, Michael Darr of Philadelphia; and one grandchild.
A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15, 2016, at South Peoria Baptist Church, 9000 W. Olive Ave. in Peoria.
The Rev. James Hayes will officiate.
This obituary is being reprinted with updated information about the time and date of the services.
Maria Yzagere Serna
Maria Yzagere Serna, 85, of Avondale died Dec. 10, 2015, in Goodyear.
Mrs. Serna was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Brownsville, Texas, to Encarnacion Lopez and Margarita Garcia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Yzagere; and one son, Marcitos Yzagere.
She is survived by four daughters, Alice Ornelas, Ermelinda Gutierrez, Maria Guadalupe Yzagere and Nancy Murillo; two sons, Marcos Yzagere Jr. and Paul Yzagere; 19 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be at 9 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be at Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery, 12701 W. Indian School Road, Avondale.
Condolences can be left for the family at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Ester Gail Pray Taylor
Ester Gail Pray Taylor, 79, of Buckeye died Dec. 7, 2015, at her home.
Mrs. Taylor was born in Dunkirk, N.Y.
She retired after working at Lowe’s in Norfolk, Va.
She belonged to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Sam Taylor; four sons, Jim, Peter, John and Steve; one daughter, Monica; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.