March 13, 2024 Update

Bob let us know Monday evening about how Annette's heart surgery went. He said, "All went well with the surgery. They did replace the mitral valve rather than repair it." At  that time they were waiting to see her in the ICU. He is unsure of how long her hospital stay will be. "We are giving God all the glory!! Thanks so much for all the prayers. Our precious Lord was listening!!!" 

Let's continue to pray for Annette as she recovers and rehabs from the heart valve replacement. 

March 10, 2024

Your prayers are asked for by Bob and Annette. Annette is scheduled for heart surgery tomorrow, Monday March 11th. She will undergo surgery to replace a heart valve. Let's pray for a successful surgery and comfort and peace for them. Update will follow as info becomes available.

Bob: 480.831.0712
21804 N Dusty Trail, SCW 85375

March 13, 2024 Update

We received an update today on Forrest's spine surgery complications and additional procedure to repair the leaking spinal fluid. He was able to sit up for two hours Monday but he became symptomatic. We understand they would try to get him to stand yesterday. 

Please keep praying for Forrest and Shelley while they continue on this healing journey. 

Correction: He is at Banner Thunderbird in Glendale on 57th NOT Banner Boswell. Sorry for the confusion.

March 10, 2024

Here's an update about Forrest's care and health. He is hospitalized at Banner Boswell in Sun City. The way we understand it, he is experiencing post surgical leaking of spinal fluid. He is undergoing a procedure to heal the opening. He is hoping to be released tomorrow depending on the success of this procedure. Let's continue our thoughts and prayers for Forrest and Shelley during this time. And prayers specifically for this procedure to work so he does not have to have another surgery. 

Forrest Kuhn
623.227.1002
14632 W Ganado Dr, SCW 85375

March 9, 2024

We just learned about this sad news. Richard Bogosian, born 6 December 1942 in Chicago Illinois passed away peacefully in his home Sunday 17 December 2023. Rich is survived by his loving wife of 59 ½ years Barbara. 

Rich was known for always being there to lend a hand and the first to say “Hey! Can I help? What do you need?” to any and everyone. Rich relished in building up his community.

Rich and Barb spent many beautiful years in Sun City, Arizona where they enjoyed growing fruit trees and spending time with their friends at the ball fields, enjoying a nice meal and even checking out a casino. Rich loved baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, football as long as it was Ohio State, and restoring antique Corvettes. Rich enjoyed playing in softball leagues, beating his friends in darts and pool, and always having a smile on his face. Although he had many hobbies and interests, Rich was most passionate about friendship and the love he had for his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Barbara Bogosian

(more info to come)

March 9, 2024

We spoke with Alice Mingo this morning. She said she expects Fred to be released from the hospital today.

During this manager/player's game on Tuesday the 5th, Fred was injured in a collision with the defending shortstop fielding the ball. Both with their heads down, while Fred was running from 2nd to 3rd, they collided. He was treated in the ER at Banner Boswell on Tuesday. Transferred on Wednesday with Surgery on Thursday at Banner Thunderbird. Good news; his broken jaw did not have to be wired shut. Bad news; when he heard his team lost the next game they played on Thursday he was not happy . 

Fred and Alice, we will keep you in our thoughts and our prayers are for post surgical healing and good care. 

Connect with Fred: 256.348.3837; Alice:256.520.4733
Cards and Encouragements:
Fred Mingo
10045 W Royal Oaks Rd
Sun City 85351

February 28, 2024

Incredibly sad news to report here. Dan Burke phoned to let us know Bill Fife passed away on the 26th. He died with his family by his side. 

 

Within the week the family will hold a Celebration of Life in his honor in Washington. 

For more information, please connect with: Dan Burke 509.480.9726
 

Cards and Sympathies: 
Kendy Merritt
271 Buffalo Rd
Selah, WA 98942

February 25, 2024 

Bill is a member of SCW Senior Softball who is not currently playing. He suffered a stroke. According to Dan Burke he is not doing very well. We understand many SC/SCW Central Leaguers played with Bill and got to know him pretty well. 

Please send cards and encouragements to:

Bill Fife and Kendy Merritt
271 Buffalo Rd
Selah, WA 98942

Please feel free to connect with Dan Burke for more information about Bill: 509.480.9726.

February 15, 2024

Mike let us know that Chris' kidney is working well. This is such good news! Chris underwent kidney transplant surgery on Wednesday, February 14th. She is recovering well but dealing with pain. Mike has been staying with her at Mayo over the last few days. Let's continue our thoughts and prayers for healing and for Chris' immune system.

February 13, 2024 News from Mike...

”To Our Softball Family, Chris and I wanted to let everyone know that Chris will undergo a kidney transplant on Valentine’s Day [Wednesday, February 14th].  We want to thank everyone for your thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this time.  She will have the surgery at the Mayo Clinic.  We are not sure how long we will be away from the friendly confines of Liberty Field. Thank you all again, Mike and Chris Cross"

Let's continue to pray for the Cross' for the upcoming transplant surgery that they are upheld with strength, peace and healing. We are all so encouraged by this news, Mike and Chris!

Cards and Encouragements:
13026 W Skyview Dr 
Sun City West, AZ  85375   

February 14, 2024

We spoke with John yesterday. He shared that his wife, Janet, passed away after years suffering with primary progressive aphasia, or PPA. He said he took a vow and honored that promise. And so he cared for her in their home until her very last days when she needed hospital care. Janet died in hospice on Wednesday the 7th.

Services will be held in California with friends and family.

During this time of loss, let's be in prayer for John and the family for comfort and peace. 

Cards, Sympathies and Encouragements: 

John Kachorsky
9455 W Shiprock Dr, SC 85351
661.313.4091 

Go to the archives "In Memoriam" of our players who have passed for more information, if available.
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