Carolyn Swango
, Arizona
October 3, 2026
Carolyn Denney Swango March 9, 1945 – October 4, 2026Carolyn Swango, 81, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on October 4, 2026. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was the eldest daughter of Corwin D. Denney and Catherine Whiteside Denney. Carolyn spent her childhood in Tulsa and, for a time, Southern California, growing up alongside her two younger sisters. She attended Stephens College, the University of Arizona, and Arizona State University, later earning her master’s degree in special education and counseling.Carolyn dedicated nine years to teaching special education students at Shadow Mountain High School, where her compassion and commitment touched many lives. In 2020, she converted to Catholicism and found joy in volunteering at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Carefree. She cherished her visits to Southern California to spend time with her daughter and family, as well as local outings with loved ones.Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Betsy Delurgio,…
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Gloria Coleman
, Arizona
October 3, 2026
Gloria Stancati ColemanNovember 9, 1946 – October 4, 2026Gloria Stancati Coleman, beloved wife, sister, aunt, stepmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years old.Gloria was born on November 9, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, one of four children born to Stella Celeste and Frank Stancati. She was raised with a strong sense of family and carried that love and devotion throughout her life.Gloria later moved to California and worked in law. She met Frederick B. Coleman Jr. in 1986 when buying a new car. The two were married on August 21,1987 and shared 39 years of love, companionship, and devotion.Gloria became the beloved stepmother to Frederick's two children, Derrick and Frederick III. She embraced her role in their lives with love and became an important part of their family.For the last seven years of…
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Jeanmarc Albert Mvemba Jr.
, Arizona
October 31, 1972 — October 1, 2026
JeanMarc Albert M’Vemba Jr., a true adventurer, devoted father, and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away on October 2nd, 2026 at the age of 53.Born on November 1, 1972, JeanMarc was known by many names to those who loved him—including Dad, Pepé, Marcter, J moolie, BJ, Big Bro, and occasionally by law enforcement as Ray Ducati. He approached the world with the spirit of a daredevil and a risk-taker, always seeking out the next great thrill. He found immense joy in sharing his passion for the outdoors, giving tours of the Old West, fishing at the lake, hiking through the mountains, sleeping under the stars, and exploring new terrain with anyone fortunate enough to travel by his side.JeanMarc was also a massive sports fan, cheering on his beloved Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals along with various other sports. As long as a game was on,…
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Michael Glen Blaire
, Arizona
September 26, 2026
Michael Glen “Mike” Blaire, 74, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on September 27, 2026.Mike lived a life marked by service to his country, his community, those in need, and above all, to God, through his faith in Jesus Christ.He served in the United States Army as an operating room specialist in Darmstadt, Germany, where his duties included working in the Army's mortuary operations. During his military service, Mike was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and earned the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-16).After returning to civilian life, Mike worked as an ambulance driver and assistant mortician in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He later began a long career with the Glendale Fire Department, dedicating 40 years of his life to fire inspection and law enforcement in the Glendale community.During his career, Mike played a critical role in the capture of the Phoenix Serial Shooters. His investigation into a string of…
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Nancy Clair Mcnamara
, Arizona
October 1, 2026
In Loving MemoryNancy Clair McNamaraNovember 3, 1942 - October 2, 2026Nancy Clair McNamara, 83, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Friday evening, October 2, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 3, 1942, to J. Robert and Elizabeth Clair, she graduated from Wellesley Hills High School and the University of Maine at Orono with a Bachelor of Science in Education.In 1965, Nancy arrived in New Hartford, New York, in her red VW Beetle to begin her teaching career. She later moved to Liverpool, New York, where she continued teaching junior high English and met her future husband, Chuck. They married on February 14, 1970, in Liverpool and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, that fall.In 1995, Nancy and her husband established the Fountain Hills Learning Center preschool in Fountain Hills, Arizona. After retirement, she remained active in local organizations, including Kiwanis, the Fountain Hills Republican Club, and the…
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