Obituaries
Donna Leslie Reese
Sep 21, 2026
Donna Leslie Reese, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on September 8, 1955, in San Diego, Royal and Mildred Sawyers. Her memory will be warmly held by those who knew and loved her.
After graduating from Central High School in Phoenix, AZ, Donna would go on to spend her career...
Hazel McClary
Sep 17, 2026
Johnnie Hazel Jack McClary, affectionately known as Hazel, was born August 14, 1932, in Dekalb, Mississippi to John Jack and Birdie Lee Stewart. One of four daughters, Hazel was blessed with a long and remarkable life. Hazel departed this life September 17, 2026, at the blessed age of 94.
As a young girl Hazel moved to Chiago, Illinois and eventually met...
Marc Etienne Olivier
Sep 11, 2026
Marc Etienne OlivierOctober 4, 1970 ~ September 11, 2026Marc Etienne Olivier, the beloved and only son of Beatrice and Albert Olivier, was born in Kettering, Ohio, and moved with his parents to Arizona in 1978.
The Oliviers found a church family at Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, where Marc served as an altar boy. A talented musician and athlete, Marc...
Sandra L. Lix
Sep 10, 2026
Sandra L Lix (Chipps) was born June 12, 1947 in Denver, CO. to James Raymond Chipps and Geneva Anna Steismeyer.
She passed September 10, 2026 in Mesa, AZ peacefully surrounded by love.
Sandy was a lifelong educator. Many lives were touched by her goodness, from her in-home daycare ‘Sandy’s Camp’ where she was lovingly known as “Mommy Sandy”, to her tenure at...
Piotr "Peter" Jewusiak
Sep 9, 2026
Piotr “Peter” Jewusiak passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born on August 15, 1944, Peter will be remembered with love by those who knew him and by the family who shared in his life.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jolanta Jewusiak; his daughter, Bobbie Henderson, and her husband, Daniel; and his cherished granddaughters, Julianna Henderson...
John Gordon Hanselman
Sep 7, 2026
John Gordon Hanselman
August 27th, 1958- September 7th, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Gordon Hanselman, 68, of Chandler, Arizona who passed away peacefully in his home on September 7th, 2026.
Born on August 27th in Orange, California, John, “Jay”, lived a life filled with laughter, faith in God, and an unwavering love for his family....
Brent Joseph Olberding
Sep 6, 2026
Brent Joseph Olberding, at the age of 49, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Brent passed away at his home in Chandler, AZ, surrounded by his family.
Brent was born in Atkinson, NE on August 2, 1977 and was raised on the family dairy farm in Stuart, NE. After graduating from Stuart High School in 1995 as the salutatorian, Brent...
Elva Vela Munoz
Sep 4, 2026
Elva Vela Munoz, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Her bright smile, loving heart and playful sense of humor will be deeply missed.
Elva was born on November 30, 1948 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Guadalupe and Esteban Vela. As a young child the family moved to Chandler,...
Marilyn Joy Barnes
Sep 4, 2026
Marilyn Joy Barnes, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in Sandy, Utah on September 4, 2026.
Marilyn was born January 9, 1944 at Southside Hospital in Mesa, Arizona to Lyman and Rhoda Haws. Growing up in the city of Chandler, "Joy" (as she was known by her family) brought joy to everyone. Her loving nature and natural beauty, inside and...
Donald Wegrzyn
Sep 2, 2026
Donald L. Wegrzyn, age 87, a longtime Chicago Heights resident prior to becoming a 29-year resident of Apache Junction, Arizona. He attended St. Anne grade school and Bloom High School prior to the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL, graduating with a B.S. in metallurgical engineering. He was employed by the Columbia Tool Steel company in various technical positions...
Douglas Grant MacDonald
Sep 1, 2026
Douglas Grant MacDonald passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026.
Doug was born on January 10, 1948, in Schenectady, New York, the eldest of three sons of the late Kenneth and Eileen MacDonald. He grew up alongside his brothers, Jerry and David, making cherished memories at Nanny and Poppy’s camp on Great Sacandaga Lake and developing an enduring love of golf.
In...
Morris Bartling
Aug 31, 2026
Morris Bartling, 89, of Chandler, Arizona
Morris Bartling, 89, originally of Ackley, Iowa, passed away August 31, 2026, in Chandler. He moved to Arizona in 1960 and was drafted into the Army. After the Army he went back to Iowa. When the first snow flew, he said, “Had enough of this. Going back to Arizona.” He spent the rest of his...
Jean Bosio
Aug 30, 2026
Jean (Mantela) Bosio passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, in Chandler, AZ, with her family at her side. Born on May 8, 1936, in Negaunee, Michigan, Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Arne and Lempi (Iskola) Mantela.
Jean cherished her memorable childhood, especially the time she spent with her grandparents. She enjoyed fishing with her grandfather, John Iskola,...
Dorothy Johns
Aug 29, 2026
Dottie passed away unexpectedly, leaving those who loved her with many cherished memories.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend. Known for her kindness, generosity, positive outlook, and welcoming nature, Dottie touched many lives and had a way of making everyone feel like family.
She worked for many years at Motorola and later enjoyed working as...
Ines Irma Lagorio
Aug 23, 2026
Ines Irma Lagorio, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert, Arizona, on August 23, 2026.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 8, 1927, Ines lived a rich life defined by elegance, devotion, and a deep love for music. A gifted musician, she shared her passion with others as a piano teacher, famously filling her home with the...
Ira Amond Fulton
Aug 21, 2026
Ira Amond FultonNovember 12, 1931 – August 21, 2026Chandler, Arizona — Ira Amond Fulton, 94, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, philanthropist, and man of faith, Ira will be remembered above all for his lifelong passion for helping people help themselves.
Ira was born on November 12, 1931, in Tempe, Arizona, near 8th...
Frank Gene Draper
Aug 20, 2026
Frank Gene Draper 1940 – 2026
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 85, passed away August 20, 2026 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born November 28, 1940 in Provo, Utah, son of Levi Johnson Draper and Golda Fern Cowdell Draper. He married Kathleen Finlayson; later divorced. He married Carmen Padilla on May 19, 1979 in Gardnerville, California. He grew up...
Glenn Scott Goins
Aug 19, 2026
Glenn Scott Goins, 78, passed away on August 19, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona.
Born on December 1, 1947, Glenn lived a life marked by dedication to family and country. He served as an officer in the United States Army, retiring as a major, and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military retirement, Glenn worked as a licensed...
Lou Emma Jefferson
Aug 19, 2026
Lou Emma Jefferson, born October 5, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born to Thelma and Elvie Johnson in Henderson Texas. She would go on to graduate from Wellston High school in St. Louis Missouri. In her adult years Lou worked for McDonnell Douglas company known now as Boeing Aircraft Company, as a production...
Jerry L. Clapper
Aug 15, 2026
It is with great sadness & loss we announce the passing of our brother Jerry. He will be greatly missed by many.
Jerry L. Clapper was welcomed into God’s Kingdom on August 15, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1962 in Chandler, Arizona to John and Marian Clapper. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Joyce, Julie,...
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