Obituaries

Jolynne Brown Burr
November 19, 1942 — June 26, 2025
Jolynne Brown Burr, born November 19, 1942 in Tooele, Utah, passed away June 26, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Her parents are Robert Maurice Brown and Jane Elizabeth Rydalch Brown. She grew up in her beloved hometown of Grantsville, Utah, where she learned to...

Gerald "Jerry" Evans passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Dolores Evans; his daughters,...

Kenneth Lee Croff, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, in Chandler, AZ.
Born to Ellis Luther and LeOla Verniece Hinkson Croff on February 25th, 1943, in Wilmar, CA; he was the third oldest of 6 children. He served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...

The world feels a little less bright with the unexpected passing of Michele Curley on April 14th. Michele was the embodiment of kindness, love, and selfless care, always prioritizing the well-being of those around her. Her infectious joy and genuine kindness were gifts she freely shared with everyone she met. With...

Robert John Meyers went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 22, 2025, in Gilbert, AZ. Rob is survived by his wife, Gretchen (Moolenaar) Meyers; his son, Alexander John Meyers; and his sisters Pati (John) Hawker of Colorado Springs and Shirley (Rick) Stever of Nashville, TN. Rob was preceded in...

Due to an existing heart condition, Kathleen Ann Boyle Tarr passed peacefully in her sleep, a few days after turning 60.

Kathy attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and Cocopah School in Scottsdale, and graduated from Chaparral High School, then Allure School of Beauty in Scottsdale.

Kathy was a stay-at-home...

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...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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:...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With family by his side, Jerry Lee Curtis, 76, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away August 29, 2024 in Kanab, UT.

Jerry was born in Salina, Utah, April 19th, 1948, the youngest child of Blaine and Amy Curtis of Aurora, Utah. He spent his youth working the family farm in Aurora and moved to Las...

Bruce Alan Neverdahl, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 in Durango, Colorado.

Bruce was born on May 16th, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to Walter and Norma (Solberg) Neverdahl. When he was a young boy, Bruce moved with his family to Arizona. Though he lived most of his life in Mesa, his heart was...

Karen Ann Montante, 72, of Mesa, Arizona passed away the morning of Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at the Lund Home in Gilbert, Arizona following a four-year battle with breast cancer. Her sister and nephew were by her side. Despite the numerous challenges the disease brought her, she always faced them with...

Marjorie (Marj) was born June 22, 1927, in Tulsa Oklahoma and passed away
at Holly Lake Ranch, TX August 4, 2024, at the age of 97.

She is survived by her children, Betty Stewart and her husband Bill, Clayton
Derish and wife Mary Lou, Tyrone Derish and wife Linda, Jim Miner and wife
Heidi, and Casey Miner and wife...

Brian Todd Hennessy, what else could a person ask for? He was a partner for life. To his wife, kids, and surrounding family. His passion for music, family, and work exceeded all negativity.

Brian was a long time resident of Lake Metigoshe, ND and Mesa, Arizona passed away Monday July 8th, 2024 with his loving wife...

Louise Cook passed away on June 17th, 2024 at the age of 90. She is survived by her two sons Erik and Kirk. She was born in Ellensburg, WA and spent her 20s and 30s as a school teacher for the US government in Germany, England, Norway, and Spain. In England she met her future husband Lehman and they were married...

Jean Means Glass was born on July 15, 1936 in Pacific, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Katherine Means (McElhaney); her six brothers and sisters, George, Joseph, Annina, Weese, Harold, and James; and her husband, Ronald Glass. She is survived by her daughters, Kim O'Brien (Lewis), Lori...

Kelsey Crockett passed away on May 25th 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was free spirited, a lover of all things nature and a world traveler. She lived her life exactly how she wanted to, and never let anything hold her back. She is dearly missed. Kelsey is survived by her father David and her three...

Jackie Dean Bonnette, 74, of Gold Canyon, AZ, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was born on February 7, 1950 in Pekin, IL. He is survived by his dear wife of 55 years, Beverly, their four children, Dawn (Delrose), Jonathan, Joshua, and Dominique (Bagby), his sister Joy Dodd, and his brother Joel Bonnette as well...

Hanz Eric Maahs, age 49, passed away on April 28, 2024 with his wife and son by his side. Hanz resided in Gilbert, Arizona with his loving wife, Heather Maahs, devoted son, Lawson Maahs and Lawson's fiance, Taylor Wilcken. Hanz was preceded in death by his adoring parents Ivan Leroy Maahs and Ruth Ann Powers Maahs....

Kathie Sue Peoples, 74, of Phoenix died Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Dobson Hospice Home in Chandler, Arizona.

She was born Nov. 3, 1949, in Poplar Bluff to Vincent and Loreda Charles Oxley and grew up in Bernie.

She and Kenneth Peoples were married July 31, 1971, and were happily married until Ken's death in...

Herb Anderson, 83, passed away at home in Vancouver, Wa on February 9, 2024. Herb was born June 20, 1940 in Wendell, ID to Paul Christian Anderson and Ester Bell Estep Anderson, the first of their two sons. They moved to Fairfield, ID where Paul owned and operated a Blacksmith Shop. At age 8, Herb was hospitalized...

Terry Lee Swartz, 64, formerly of Pittsburg, KS
and resident of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away Sunday,
March 17, 2024.
Terry was born October 4th, 1959 in Salinas, CA to
Charles and Betty Swartz. His family later moved to
Pittsburg, Kansas, where he grew up. Even though he
spent most of his adult years in Arizona,...

Dr. James Cerneka, 53, of Gilbert, AZ, was born on May 22, 1970, in Florissant, MO, to Dennis and Jean Cerneka. He died on March 14, 2024, at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Jim was the oldest of the five Cerneka children and paved the path for his younger siblings in life. He attended St. Mary's Grade School,...

Patricia Anne Kuchler Rekittke died peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 19, 2024, at
the age of 81, with loved ones by her side.
She was born March 1, 1942, in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late George Herbert & Anne
Price Strahan Kuchler. Pat grew up on the family apple farm in LaGrangeville, New...

Tanna Perkes, our mom passed away peacefully on Saturday February 24, 2024, in Gilbert Arizona.
Tanna was born October 12, 1944, in Hyde Park Utah, to Parents Dwayne Perkes and Lenora Grace Semons Perkes.
Tanna was a loving mother of Ricky (Nancy) Mesa Arizona, Shane (Kathleen) Lynn Massachusetts, Troy (Christie)...

Rodney (Rod) Rensted passed away in Mesa Arizona on February 22, 2024. He was 73 years old and born in Galesburg, Illinois. Rod learned to be a skilled carpenter from his father and has worked in that field for over 50 years. His warm personality and commitment to perfection has led to many of his customers...

Gerald (Jerry) Soza Peralta, 90 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully February 4, 2024. A US Navy Veteran and third generation native, Jerry was born December 21, 1933 in Tempe, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn, daughters, Carrie (Casey) and Ann (John), son, Greg (Sara), ...

David Winston Ellis, 85, died 21 Jan 2024 from metastatic stage 4 lung cancer surrounded by family in his home in Litchfield Park AZ.

"No regrets," he said: "I've had a wonderful life." From difficult beginnings in Boston and Watertown MA that included owning a single shirt that his mother washed and ironed every...

Mary Jacqueline Eastin (Jacque), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on January 26, 2024, at the age of 92. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service that will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched.

Jacque was born on January 16,...

John Edward Howell Junior, age 67 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2024 of myelodysplastic syndrome. John was born to Barbara and John Howell Senior in Tempe, Arizona on August 20th, 1956. John attended schools in the Tempe and Mesa area, and after graduation joined the Marines, from which...

Donald Roy Edwards 83, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away December 23, 2023, from complications of congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jacque (Woolf) Edwards 72, also of Chandler, who he married in 1997, in Sedona, Arizona.
Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roy and Irona Edwards...

Marian Towsley Bentz, born January 4, 1935, passed away on November 3, 2023, age 88, at the Apple Adult Family Home in Lynnwood, Washington.

Marian was a gentle soul, with a kind and loving disposition that never faded. Friends and strangers often commented on her sweet nature and her beautiful smile. Marian's...

Donald Lee Skousen passed away peacefully with family in Chandler on 14 Nov 2023 at the age of 88.

Don was born on 21 Dec 1934 in Chandler, the youngest child of James Grant Skousen and Rhoda Mary Patten. He grew up in Chandler surrounded by a large extended family, including 22 aunts and uncles and numerous...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Esther Marilyn Madison, aged 87, of Mesa, Arizona. Esther passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023.

Esther was born to Carl and Mary Swenson on March 4, 1936, in Portland, Oregon and was preceded in death by her 13 siblings. Esther was the cherished wife...

A committal service, with full military honors, for LtCol. John P. Sharples, will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 1:00PM. Those attending are asked to please gather at the Arlington National Cemetery Administration building, by 12:15PM. To view a full...

Lisa May Ritchie, 70, of Tempe, Arizona, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away after a short illness on October 15, 2023. Born Lisa May Rodrigues on September 12, 1953, in Hayward, California, to Danny and Catalina Rodrigues, Lisa and her family were part of the vibrant Puerto...

Samuel Mark Perez Ferguson "Sammy" died August 24, 2023. He was born in Mesa, Arizona December 17, 1991.

Sam was a natural artist and talented musician who enjoyed playing the bass and drums. He was also an avid gamer and enjoyed spending time with his nephew Noah and his friends.

Sam's story will be forever woven...

Patric Ranold Manes, "Ron", 82, died August 24, 2023 after a long illness. He was born January 6, 1941 in Guadalupe, California to Pleasant Ranold and Linda (Hartman) Manes. He grew up in Yuma, Arizona and attended Yuma High School. He served in the US Army from 1966-1969 as an Ordnance Specialist. He served in...

Dennis Wayne Flake, 76, of Queen Creek, AZ passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023 in Gilbert, AZ. Dennis was born on August 24, 1947, the 3rd child of Samuel Dennis & Rula Jane Brinton Flake in Yuma, AZ. The family moved to Phoenix when he was three years old, and about 5 years later moved to Scottsdale to the...

Our beloved David Eric Chavez recently passed on the morning of Monday, August 14, 2023. David will always be remembered for dedicating his life to volunteering with Little League Baseball and Softball. David touched many lives as a coach, umpire, administrator and charter founder. He served dutifully and always did...

Donna Charlene Allen, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 just 10 days before her 75th birthday after a 6 month battle with Colon Cancer. Donna was born on August 24, 1948 to Velvia Charlotta Gray and Harold Reed Black in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoyed family life with 8 siblings and many...

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Nancy L. Matus, who died on July 11, 2023 at her home.
Nancy was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 22, 1955, to Joseph and Josephine Matus. From an early age Nancy showed an artistic talent which was encouraged by her older sister Karen. Nancy loved to draw and paint,...

Joseph was at friendship of the valley hospice he is survived by his wife Jerri 3 sisters Martha,Mary reside in Reno NV Monica ,1 brother in CA nieces, nephews stepchildren stepgrandkids

Douglas Schaefer (69), dearest father of Damian & Emily, loving friend of Peggy, brother of Jackie, Shirley, Gary & Judy, and son of Eugene & Merle passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on July 23, 2023. Born in St. Louis Missouri, he was a gifted & accomplished athlete from a young age eventually...

Rosalie Ida (Rettstatt) Foley, 90, of Mesa, AZ., and formerly of Hancock, MA., passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 16, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born in Rawlins, Wyoming on May 30, 1933, she was the daughter of Lucien Doty Rettstatt and Naomi Ethel Trego. She grew up and attended...

Darlene Sanborn, 77, formerly of Bagdad and Gilbert, AZ, passed away on July 3rd, 2023 in Tucson, AZ.

Darlene was born in Sanborn, Iowa to Paul and Pearl Peterson on September 26, 1945. She married Jerold P Sanborn on April 13, 1963 in Lordsburg, NM. She attended Gilbert Public Schools and later earned a degree...