Obituaries
Joan L. Collins
Apr 11, 2025
Joan L. Stark Collins, 90, formerly of Momence, IL died peacefully Friday, April 11, 2025 in Chandler, AZ.
She was born May 17, 1934, the daughter of Joseph A. and Anna Veda Goggins Stark in Kankakee, IL. She attended Bradley HS and graduated from Momence HS. Joan was a lifelong homemaker, and enjoyed entertaining friends and family, sewing, reading, decorating, especially...
Amparo V. Arambula
Apr 9, 2025
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Amparo V. Arambula (Ampy), 98 years old of Chandler, Arizona. Ampy passed away peacefully at her home on April 9th, 2025. Ampy was born in Ray, Arizona and moved with her family to Chandler at approximately 8 years of age.
Ampy was courted by Manuel R. Arambula and married on November...
Barbara A. Taylor
Apr 7, 2025
Barbara A. Taylor, age 88, was born September 28, 1936, in Edgemont, S.D., to Stuart Theodore and Clara Esther (Johnson) Fulton. She was the oldest of three and raised in Douglas, Wyoming. She graduated Valedictorian of her Senior class at Douglas High School in 1955. She met her future husband, Art, in June 1953, and they got married July 8,...
Ion Hirsieru
Apr 6, 2025
Ion “Nelu” Hirsieru, age 73, of Canton, OH and recently Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Bucharest, Romania on April 14, 1952. Nelu was a devoted husband and loving father. He lived his life and had no regrets. Patient, kind, and was never scared to take on new opportunities in life....
J'ron Miles
Apr 5, 2025
J'ron Miles, 24, was born in Harvey, Illinois and was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a deep affection for animals and often felt a strong connection with them. J'ron dreamed of becoming a dog breeder and was actively working on launching his own dog breeding business. Although he was quite introverted, he loved making others laugh...
Rita Mae Scrivner
Mar 30, 2025
Rita Mae Scrivner, a beloved mother, teacher, and community volunteer, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, met her husband while receiving a bachelor’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University. Rita dedicated her life to her husband Bob and raising two sons, teaching high school in her early years...
Alexandra Marie Lewis
Mar 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Alexandra Marie Lewis (Lexi) on March 28th, 2025, at the age of 42. She passed away peacefully, and was surrounded by loving family. She is survived by her husband, Joshua; her two children Charles and Olivia; her brother Chris Kanthak and sister-in-law Huyen Bui Kanthak; and parents Michael Hugh Kanthak and...
Daniel Conrad Mortensen
Mar 26, 2025
It is with loving memories that the family of Daniel Conrad Mortensen announces his passing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Patti, his sweetheart and wife, was faithfully by his side.
Dan was born in Tucson, Arizona on February 18, 1953 to Keith Conrad Mortensen and Johanne Marie Sorensen Mortensen. Their family moved to the East Valley early in his childhood.
Dan enjoyed...
Joan Patricia Leavy
Mar 21, 2025
Joan Patricia Leavy was born April 27th, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, to her loving parents Ann and Anthony Leavy. Joan had always been a free spirit, unshackled by societal standards. She could win just about anybody over. She was gracefully charismatic and carried the essence of love and joy with her wherever she went. There is no doubt that...
Sharon Arlene King
Mar 19, 2025
Sharon Arlene King, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was 75 years old.
Sharon was born on June 14, 1949, at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to Harris and Afton Robinson. She shared a special bond with her...
Robert Denhardt
Mar 19, 2025
Dr. Robert Denhardt died on March 19, 2025, in Chandler, AZ.
Bob was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Though decades away from his Southern home had all but eliminated his accent, his genteel nature endured, as did his love of thoroughbreds, grits, barbecue, and libations on the veranda. He was a gentle, kind man, possessed with an easy manner...
Ricky Lane Shumway
Mar 17, 2025
Ricky Lane Shumway, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 in Gilbert, Arizona from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
He was born in Mesa, Arizona and lived a life filled with humor, music, dance and friendships.
Rick, as he preferred to be called, cherished memories of playing trombone in the Tempe High School band and jazz band, touring with the Brigham...
Margaret Elizabeth Quinn
Mar 17, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth “Penny” Quinn passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on March 17, 2025.
Penny was born on November 16, 1934, to Margaret and Charles Reamer in Chicago, Illinois. Fourteen months later, along came her twin sisters Joyce Brach and Joanne Brogan. Penny attended St. Ethelreda School and Mercy High School (Class of ’52) on Chicago’s South Side before...
Manuel Espinoza
Mar 17, 2025
Manuel “Manny” Espinoza, a lifelong Chandler resident, passed away in his home suddenly on March 17, 2025, at the age of 48.
Manuel is survived by his 6 siblings; Luis, Lorraine, Liliana, Enrique, Saul and Raquel, his 9 nieces and nephews; Tanner, Samantha, Wesley, Isabel, Tyler, Savannah, Sierra, Sienna, and Michael and 4 great nieces and nephews; Grayson, Maverick, Ella, and...
Richard J. Ciaccio
Mar 17, 2025
Richard J. Ciaccio, 81 years of age, passed away in Chandler, Arizona on March 17, 2025 with his wife Irene, of 55 years, and son Michael by his side.
Richard was born in Cornwall, New York on May 6, 1943 and resided in Newburgh, New York till 1969, where he moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University (ASU). Before leaving...
John Dee Doster
Mar 16, 2025
John Dee Doster, was born in Tucson, Arizona on May 11, 1940 to parents Paulin and Rueben Doster, and passed away on March 16, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly and Dean; his daughter-in-law, Penny; his sister-in-law, Diane; six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.John will be joining his wife, Carol, who was gone too soon.A private family gathering will...
Kenneth Frank Burgess
Mar 12, 2025
Kenneth Frank Burgess, age 78, died on March 12, 2025 from complications of lung fibrosis. He was a resident of Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Ken was born in Toccoa, Georgia on April 9, 1946 to Jessie Leigh and Jones Jackson Burgess. He married his wife, Sarah Thornton Burgess, on Valentines Day, 1970. They moved to Chandler, Arizona from Atlanta, Georgia in 1989.
Ken...
Wayne Douglas Stafford
Mar 12, 2025
Wayne Douglas Stafford, 79, of Chandler, AZ, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Webster City, IA on August 19, 1945, to Harris and Ila (McDonald) Stafford. He graduated from Grinnell High School in 1963 and then attended Ellsworth Community College for a few semesters.
Wayne served honorably with the United States...
Alex Bob Ouma
Mar 12, 2025
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alex Bob Ouma announce his passing into eternal rest. Alex was born to Carolyne Adero on July 24, 1990, and entered into rest on March...
Gregg Barry Friedman
Mar 10, 2025
Gregg Barry Friedman, 63, a beloved husband, father, Chiropractor, mentor and friend entered into Heaven on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 27, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York to David and Elaine Friedman, Gregg grew up with strong values and kindness which were traits he carried throughout his life. The Friedman...
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