Obituaries

In loving memory of Christine Margret Brackney (Lancaster), born May 11, 1932 in Little Rock, Ark. She died March 17, 2024 in Kingman, Ariz. She was an amazing woman. While she worked two jobs and managed to raise six children, and was there anytime you needed a hug, kiss or an ‘I love you.’ There was always an open plate on her table. After graduating from MCUHS, she settled in Phoenix, where she worked for the school and then retired to Kingman. She is survived by children Dan (Marty), Don (Lil), Denny, David (Sue), Carol Kilroy, Diane (Rick) Smith; siblings Gary (Elaine) Lancaster, Betty Rucker and Dar Callahan; 15 grandchildren,

Ruby Anne Burley died peacefully after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, William (Bill) McKinley Burley Jr., and her youngest son Donald B. She is survived by her sons William C. (Lisa, deceased), Robert (Angela), and Richard. She also leaves two grandchildren, Shaina A. (Taylor), of Wasilla, AK, and Eric W. Burley (Kris) of Tucson, AZ and three great-grandchildren Calder, of Wasilla, AK, Mackenzie M., and Ryan W., from Tucson. She was born in San Diego, CA to Violet Bernice and career Navy man Irvin C. Ruff in 1931. She met her husband Bill while living in Norfolk, VA whom she married in 1952.   She

Born May 7, 1982 Died February 29, 2024 In loving memory of Dena whom is and always will be missed by all of her friends who love her with all their hearts. Her effervescent smile and infectious laugh will always be with us. She lived life to the fullest. Taken away in the prime of her life, she left us to a better place, joining Sassy in God’s embrace. Leaving behind her beloved Addie and forever friends.

It is with a heavy heart that the Gonzalez family shares the news of their beloved patriarch, Henry Gonzalez Jr.’s passing. Born on December 9, 1933. in Corpus Christi, Texas, Henry was a true American who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Korean War and also served during the Vietnam era. Henry was stationed in Germany during the height of the Cold War when the Berlin border was closed by the Soviets and East Germans. After serving his country, he worked for the Veterans Administration, where he retired in 1987 as the supply chief at the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles.