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Thomas Hale
1955 - 2025
Thomas Ronald Hale, a retired general contractor and resident of Mesa, AZ, died on February 24th, 2025 at the age of 69 in Mesa, AZ as a result of an intense battle with pancreatic cancer. Tom is survived by his fiancé Dinah Fresquez; his three children, Jason Dubien, Travis Hale and Kristina Watkins; and Tom's...
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Jeffrey Park
1960 - 2025
Jeffrey (Jeff) Park, 64, passed away March 7, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 14,1960 to parents D. Frank Park and Florence Park.with siblings Michael, Gerald (Jerry), Martin (Marty) deceased, Julie, Joel, Frank (Chip), Amy, Patricia (Patti) and Donald (Donnie). The family lived in Pittsburgh, Dayton...
Bryan Smitherman
1969 - 2025
Bryan Estes Smitherman, 55, of Mesa, AZ passed away February 25, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. A true public servant and a man of strong faith loyal to the core. He is survived by his wife Sarah Louise (Lamb) Smitherman; chosen daughter Rebecca Utley; chosen son Vincent Jordan; sister Charlotte Smitherman;...
Richard Hendricks
1953 - 2025
Richard "Rick" Lee Hendricks, 71, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on October 13, 1953, in Clearfield, Utah, to Richard F. Hendricks and Effie L. York. Rick graduated from Taft High School in 1971, where he played football. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and served an LDS mission...
Redmon Craig Jr
1939 - 2025
Redmon Paul Craig, Jr Our beloved Redmon Paul Craig, Jr, (86) passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Paul was born on February 16, 1939, in the small town of Clinton, Arkansas to Flossie Margie (Goode) Craig and Redmon Paul Craig. He grew up in Cotton Plant, Tuckerman, and...
Diane Jorstad
1929 - 2024
Diane Adeline (Robinson) Jorstad, 95, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of North Aurora and Sheridan, IL, passed away on November 14, 2024. Diane was born to Everett B. Robinson and Mary (Louise) McGranahan, on February 10, 1929, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Newark Community High School, in Newark, IL, where she was...
Mrs. Margaret Greene
1941 - 2025
M. Leanne Greene was born in Cleveland, OH and passed away in Apache Junction, AZ. She was a loving wife to James Greene for 65 Years, a Mother of 5; Jeff Greene (Lisa), Cherry Ludington (Allen), Keith Greene (Denise), David Greene and Bethany Humansky. She had 11 Grand Children; MeiGan Greene, Crissty Valentine,...
Calvin Ethington
1952 - 2024
Calvin Thomas Ethington, Age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Ahwatukee, Arizona, on December 22, 2024, during the winter solstice, a fitting departure in true Irish fashion. Calvin, affectionately known as "Tom," was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Casa Grande. He was the...
Donna Rae (Petsch) Donovan
1945 - 2024
Donna Rae (Petsch) Donovan passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 19, 1945 and raised by her parents, Roy and Ina Petsch in Phoenix, AZ. Donna graduated from Arcadia High School, attended Stevens College in Missouri where she met and married...
Ann Sansone
2024
Ann Beth Sansone 85, of Goleta, CA passed away Dec. 4, 2024 of Alzheimer related causes. A passionate supporter of public school education, and a union representative of her school in Tempe, AZ., Ann put children, parents and staff first in her professional life. Teaching her children the importance of...
Keith Hugus
1942 - 2024
Keith Charles Hugus from Chandler passed away on June 3, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Lee Hugus (Dale); his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Hugus; his son, Jeffrey Armstrong Hugus; and sisters, Janet Lapinsky and Judith McDermott. He had four grandchildren who were so incredibly special to him:...
William Hertel
1947 - 2024
William Robert Hertel, 77, of Denver, Iowa, formerly of Gilbert, Arizona and Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa. In accordance to his wishes, Bill will be cremated and laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later...
Evelyn Winger
1933 - 2024
Evelyn Yvonne Winger was born into this world on December 26th, 1933, a slightly late Christmas gift, and the second child born to Owen and Edna Gish, who were living in Beloit, Kansas. In the midst of the Depression, jobs were hard to find in Beloit, so the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Owen was able...
Albert Coury
1944 - 2024
Albert Morris "Butch" Coury passed peacefully into eternal life on December 4, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. Butch was born on March 31, 1944, in Mesa, Arizona, to Tony M. Coury, Sr., and Carmen Celaya Coury. He attended Queen of Peace Parochial School for 8 years, and then graduated from Mesa High...
Alejandrina Salcedo
1930 - 2024
Alejandrina Salcedo, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 6th, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life rich with love and laughter. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who honorably took in the name Nanay. She had a beautiful soul who would help anyone even in her later years....
Cynthia Wilkinson
1943 - 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cynthia Ann Wilkinson of Gilbert, AZ, who left this world on November 16, 2024, just days before her 81st birthday. Born in 1943, Cynthia lived a life full of love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and...
Cleveland Killian
1926 - 2024
Cleveland Max Killian passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 98. Born on January 17th, 1926, in Safford Arizona. Max dedicated his life to the practice of law, his family, faith and his community. Max was a distinguished attorney and the founding partner of Killian, Legg,...
David Bratcher
1940 - 2024
David Wallace Bratcher went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. Son of Carna Hazel Brewer and Earnest Vardaman Bratcher, he was born December 27, 1940 in D'Lo, Mississippi. After attending Hinds Community College, Dave graduated and worked as a barber. Constantly striving to improve himself,...
Donald Bolar
Donald Wm. Bolar, 84 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born to Merrill and Ann Bolar on October 3, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois. Donald was a loving Son, a committed and proud Marine, a doting Husband, a devoted and caring Grandfather/Great grandfather. His family came first and...
Helen Rundle Wunderley
1935 - 2024
With the quiet elegance of a flower reaching the end of its bloom, Helen Virginia Rundle Wunderley, 89, an Arizona native, passed on October 15, 2024, with her family and American flag by her side. She left behind many seeds of love and wisdom that will continue to Grow. Helen was born on September 17, 1935, to...
David Warren
1968 - 2024
David Thomas Warren, aged 56, passed away in June 2024 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. Born on May 8, 1968, David grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where he attended Westwood High School. He dedicated his career to being an electrician and was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Betty Turner
Betty Turner passed away September 3, 2024, at the age of 85 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born June 13, 1939 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to A.H. "Tony" and Edith Turner. Betty helped on the family farm which instilled in her a strong sense of family and work ethic. She received her teaching degree from the...
Nancy Clayton
Nancy Rita Clayton was born January 21, 1942 to Ann and Doc Clayton in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up as an only child, Nancy and her mother split time each year between Illinois and Arizona, settling in the valley in 1955. Nancy graduated West High School in Phoenix in 1960 and Arizona State University in 1964. At...
Dorothy Sykes
Dorothy Sykes, 89, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and intellect. Dorothy called Chandler, Arizona, home for the past 20 years, where she became well-known for her fierce skills at the bridge table, a game she played with passion and precision. Dorothy was an...
Vito Carrieri
MESA - Vito Anthony Carrieri, also affectionately known as Tony, passed away on September 16, 2024, at the age of 89 in Mesa, Arizona. Born on February 11, 1935, Vito lived a life marked by passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community. Vito began his career as an apprentice carpenter...
