Obituaries

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.

Marion A Praschil (nee Blauvelt) passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 with her Daughters and Granddaughter by her side. Marion was born in Teaneck, NJ on January 23, 1932 to the late Raymond and Edith Blauvelt. Marion grew up in Teaneck and was the oldest of the 4 Blauvelt Sisters. Marion met and married the love of her life Richard (Richie) Praschil in 1950 and it was in Teaneck they would raise their 4 children. In 1969 they briefly moved to Mesa, Arizona, but moved back to New Jersey in 1971 and settled in Lanoka Harbor. Marion and Richie spent 26 beautiful years together before Richie’s passing in 1977.

Thelma Marie Craver, 94, of Kingman went to heaven on December 4, 2023 with family by her side.  She was born on November 29, 1929 in Saskatoon Canada to Anton and Vada Olson.  She was the youngest of 8 children and was the last to pass away.  With her passing, this wonderful generation has now moved to the next phase of their lives in Heaven.  We envision Thelma (Mom) now dancing away with her beloved husband Don who passed away 15 years ago and having a reunion with family and friends who passed before her.  Thelma is survived by her three children Douglas, Sheri and Steven; Doug’s wife Lynda; her

C.T. “Tom” Callahan, 90, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Kingman. Born on July 31, 1933, in Clovis, New Mexico, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Tom, known as C.T. to some, served his country as a Navy Corpsman. After his military service, he dedicated himself to a career that included working for the Santa Fe Railroad and the United State Post Office. Despite his full-time job, Tom also bravely served his community as a volunteer firefighter for the Kingman Fire Department and as an EMT for the local ambulance. He was a faithful member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, finding solace and community in his