Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory

12/29/2025

Catherine Roberts

Mrs. Catherine Roberts, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Catherine was the daughter of George and Olga Koval. She married the love of her life, Herman Roberts of Grundy, Virginia, on October 6, 1969, in Michigan, and together they built a life filled with devotion, family, and shared adventures.

Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband Herman Roberts, her parents George and Olga Koval, and her sister Georgine Mousseau.

She is survived by her children, Debra Greer, Deborah Olson, Herman Dale Roberts, and Timothy Roberts; and her son‑in‑law, Todd Greer. She was a proud grandmother to Bradley Roberts, Brently Roberts, and Kimberly French and her husband Morgan French. Catherine was also blessed with many great‑grandchildren: Daniel French, Esme Roberts, Joseph French, Morgan French, Thomas French, and Ulrich French.

A woman of quiet creativity and gentle joy, Catherine found happiness in the simple and meaningful things. She loved embroidery painting, could often be found with a good book in hand, or praying her rosary, and delighted in watching her favorite shows-Golden Girls, Murder, She Wrote, and Diagnosis Murder. Catherine also cherished traveling, especially the trips she took with her daughter and grandchildren, creating memories that will be treasured for generations.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to noon at The Wickenburg Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Roberts will follow on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Wickenburg Cemetery gravesite, with Greg Hintz officiating. Burial will take place immediately afterward at the same location in Wickenburg, Arizona.

In honor of Catherine's generous spirit, the family encourages donations to her favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Catherine will be remembered for her warmth, her creativity, and the deep love she held for her family. Her presence will be profoundly missed, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

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12/26/2025

Gerald Maloney

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Gerald Maloney, 82, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ.

Gerald Maloney was born on February 20, 1943 in Kentfield, CA, to George Maloney and Margaret Maloney.

Gerald graduated from San Juan High School in 1960 and went on to earn a bachelors degree from UC Berkeley. He was a member of the Glee Club that toured Europe in 1964. He was also a nationally ranked amateur tennis player from high school thru his mid 30's.

Gerald was best known for his singing with the Saint Louis Symphony Choir, the San Diego Symphony Chorus, Music in the Mountains (Grass Valley), Sierra Master Chorale (In Concert Sierra), Grass Valley Male Voice Choir. He also enjoyed singing with the Wickenburg Chorale. In his other free time he was a member of the Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society, Wickenburg Clean and Beautiful along with being a volunteer at the Del Web Performing Arts Center.

Gerald proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves in the 1960's.

He was also a technical wizard with electricity for the many home improvements and delightful Christmas decorations that he and Linda would put up every year for everybody that came down the street to enjoy.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 28 years Linda Maloney of Wickenburg, his three children Chrie, Grant and Greg Maloney along with his stepsons Larry (Teodora) Pauly, Layne (Kelly) Pauly and Lance Pauly (Steve Jolliffe) along with several grand children.

Memorial donations can be made in Gerald's name to Wickenburg Chorale or to In Concert Sierra.

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12/24/2025

This Christmas season, we pause with gratitude for our community and the trust you place in us. As families gather, we are reminded that love, memories, and connection endure far beyond the holidays.

For those who are grieving, we hold you close in our hearts and hope you are able to find moments of peace, comfort, and gentle remembrance during this season.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and hope . 🎄✨

12/17/2025

12/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out Friday night for the annual Wickenburg Christmas Parade. We had such a great time seeing so many familiar faces and celebrating the season with our community.

12/12/2025

🎄✨ Tonight's the Night! ✨🎄

We can’t wait to see you tonight at 6:30 PM for the Annual Wickenburg Christmas Parade! 🎅🎁

Warm up with hot cocoa, coffee, donuts, and cookies 🍫☕🍩as you enjoy the festive floats and holiday cheer. Join us in front of the funeral home for the best treats and a fantastic view!

See you soon for a magical evening filled with Christmas spirit!

12/10/2025

There’s no right way to grieve and no timeline to follow. Whether you're just beginning the journey or still healing years later your feelings are valid.

12/05/2025

🎄✨ Join us at the Wickenburg Christmas Parade of Lights next Friday, December 12th at 6:30PM! ✨🎄

We'll be serving hot cocoa, coffee, donuts, and cookies right in front of the funeral home. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the parade! We can't wait to see you there! 🎉☕🍩

12/03/2025

From planning to support, our team is here to help lift some of the weight from your shoulders and guide you through each step with kindness. You don’t have to navigate this time alone — we’re here whenever you need us.

If you have questions or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. We’re honored to support you and your family.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory! Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by those who matter most. 🍁🦃

11/21/2025

Diane Alessi

Diane Alessi

July 16, 1932 - November 17, 2025

Diane Alessi (née Pieters), a longtime resident of Wickenburg, passed away peacefully on November 17th in hospice care after a brief illness.

She was born in 1932 at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, to Lt. Vernon R. Pieters, a Navy flight engineer from San Antonio, and Iris Dorothy Sorrell, a stenographer from Washington, D.C. As a Navy daughter, she spent her early childhood in Pensacola, San Diego, the Panama Canal Zone, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Memphis.

Diane and her younger siblings moved to Phoenix in the early 1940s when their father established the Naval Air Facility at Litchfield. In Phoenix, she attended St. Matthew Catholic School, St. Mary's High School, and Arizona State College. She later worked as an executive secretary for an insurance firm in Phoenix and for Arizona Highways magazine before marrying New York City native and Navy veteran James Alessi in 1952 at St. Gregory's in Phoenix.

Diane, Jim, and their first son, Gary, moved to Wickenburg in 1955 when Jim began a twenty-year career with Arizona Public Service. A second son, Glen, was born in 1956, and the family lived on Oxbow Drive for more than 25 years. Diane was active in the PTA, the Lions Club, and St. Anthony's Altar Society. She later entered the real estate industry with her husband Jim, and went on to manage Century 21-Arizona West Realty with distinction for over 30 years. In recent years, she devoted her time to volunteering at the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and assisting with office administration at St. Anthony's Church.

Diane loved dancing the Lindy Hop, swimming, and bicycling. She enjoyed the Cardinals and the Suns, kept Elvis Presley playing in the car, and had a fondness for Hallmark movies and classic television. She was known for her work ethic, generosity, and loyalty, and for the respect she earned through her intelligence, perseverance, and kindness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Alessi; her brother, Vernon Pieters II; and her sister, June (Pieters) Michaels. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Rebekah) of San Francisco and Glen (Adele) of Fidenza (Parma), Italy; and her granddaughter, Shoshanah Alessi of San Francisco.

The family extends its gratitude for the many expressions of kindness received, and particularly for the constant support provided by Marlene Kropf, Susie Johnson Kensinger, LuAnn Snodgrass McClure, Julia Macias Brooks, Nora Qorri, and Tammy Skrumbellos Monett.

A Funeral Mass for Diane will be celebrated on Thursday, December 18, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. A small reception will follow in O'Sullivan Hall, adjacent to the church. Family and friends are respectfully invited.

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11/19/2025

Stanley Foster

Stanley Joe Foster, 78, of Morristown, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025.

Stan was born on March 18, 1947 in Hannibal, Missouri to Dalton Foster and Bonnie Jean Yohn.

Survivors include his wife Cara Foster, daughter Vicki Foster, son Dean Foster, stepson Shane Duccini, stepdaughter Stacy Duccini, 8 grandchildren, and many cousins. Stan is also survived by 6 brothers Ronald Foster, Doug Yakes, Tim Yakes, Mark Foster, Matthew Foster, and Brett Foster. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Michael Yakes.

Stan was a business owner and had many businesses; a fence company, a concrete business, had a towing business with government contracts including Border Patrol, IRS, ATF, ICE etc. where he stored seized vehicles and merchandise being brought into the country illegally.

He was an avid motorcycle racer and was well known in the Arizona area for his racing skills. He raced ADRA (Arizona Desert Racing Association) holding first or second place for over 30 years. He raced the Baja 250 in Mexico and placed 2nd and the Baja 500 and took 1st place.

He was a pilot and

built several small planes. He flew throughout the Continental US, Mexico and Alaska. He flew search and rescue for Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County Sheriffs Office and Civil Air Patrol.

After 911 happened he helped form the Maricopa County Special Ops Air Posse and flew for ACTIC (Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center), the US Air Force and the FBI flying covert operations. They were the only planes actively flying anywhere in the US in the months following.

He and his wife Cara were extras in the made for TV hit show "The Chosen.". They played a Jewish couple, it was filmed in Midlothian, Texas.

He was a collector of antique cars and enjoyed working in his fabrication shop, flying his planes from his private airstrip and traveling around the country and Europe. Stan attended Washington High School (Phoenix, AZ) class of 1964

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