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Obituaries

Obituaries

Drew Stephen Kimball

Drew Stephen Kimball

Nov 5, 2024

Drew Stephen Kimball was born May 20, 1980, in Long Beach, California, to Jeff and Tracy Kimball, and died with his 12-year-old son, Grahm, on November 5, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his son, Braden; his grandparents, Sy and Betty Kimball and Stephen Roger Slack; and niece, Rylee Ann Kimball. He is survived by his...

Grahm Bentley Kimball

Grahm Bentley Kimball

Nov 5, 2024

Grahm Bentley Kimball was born in Gilbert, Arizona, on June 23, 2012, and passed away, alongside his father, Drew Kimball, in a tragic plane crash on November 5, 2024. Grahm is survived by his loving mother, Tanya Kimball; his sister, Hallie Wilcock (Tex Wilcock); his brother, Jack Kimball; and his grandparents, Jeff and Tracy Kimball, and John and Tammy Myers....

Alfredo De La Cruz

Alfredo De La Cruz

Oct 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Alfredo De La Cruz

Alfredo De La Cruz, 65, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his beloved children. A native of Arizona, Al was born on November 5, 1958, in Tempe, AZ, to Alfredo De La Cruz Sr. and Rosita Lopez.

Al is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Armando Lopez and Pedro...

Quent Dowen Bruce

Quent Dowen Bruce

Oct 25, 2024

In Loving Memory ofQuent Dowen Bruce

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Quent Dowen Bruce, a beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend, who left us unexpectedly on October 25th, 2024 at the age of 55. Though he battled health challenges for the past 11-12 years, he faced each day with resilience, bolstered by the love...

Ruben Damian

Ruben Damian

Oct 23, 2024

Ruben Damian was born in San Nicolas De Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on March 16, 1940 and peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024. He was 84 years old.  

Ruben is the son of Julio and Petra Damian. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth, and his four children,...

Esther M. Golding

Esther M. Golding

Oct 22, 2024

Prophetess Esther M. Golding transitioned to eternal life in the early morning hours of October 22, 2024. Known for her loving kindness and great spiritual gifts, she will be greatly missed by her family and all those she ministered to.

Esther Melody Brooks was born on May 5, 1963, in Ogden, Utah. Esther was the fifth child of Frank and Oretha...

Charles William "Bill" Day

Charles William "Bill" Day

Oct 18, 2024

Charles William “Bill” Day passed away on October 18th, 2024. 

Bill was born on October 13th, 1939, to parents Charles and Bernice Day in Gillette, Wyoming and lived a vibrant life marked by his love of family and active engagement in a variety of interests. While attending high school in Edgemont, South Dakota, Bill met the love of his life, Brenda...

Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth

Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth

Oct 18, 2024

With heartfelt gratitude to God for giving us such a wonderful mother, we are saddened to announce the passing of Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth on October 18, 2024. She peacefully passed from this mortal realm with family by her side.

Naomi was born February 12, 1934, to Nat and Ileen Hoopes in Thatcher, AZ. She was the oldest of four children, and...

Alejandro Patrick Briones

Alejandro Patrick Briones

Oct 14, 2024

Alejandro Patrick Briones

December 1, 2001 – October 14, 2024 

For 22 beautiful years, Alejandro Patrick Briones loved and supported us with his presence in our lives. Now, his absence is deafening and palpable and has created a void. We will now endeavor to move forward, day by day, in order to honor his legacy. 

Alex accepted people as they came; his empathetic...

John Cevedia

John Cevedia

Oct 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John Mendez Cevedia on October 13, 2024, at the age of 74, after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 29, 1950, in Douglas, Arizona, John was a beloved husband for 54 years, a devoted father and grandfather, and a faithful servant of God.  

John is survived by...

Judith A. Nardi

Judith A. Nardi

Oct 13, 2024

Judith A. Nardi was the last survivor of one of the original Baja Californian families who settled in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood during its fishing and cannery heyday. She passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 at the age of 98 in Mesa, Arizona.

Born in April 1926 in her beloved San Diego, California, Judith grew up intelligent, proud, spirited,...

Paul Louis Mazade

Paul Louis Mazade

Oct 11, 2024

Paul Louis Mazade

March 1, 1930 – October 11, 2024

Paul Louis Mazade was born in Detroit, Mi in 1930 to Mary Ferrari and Auguste L. Mazade. His parents soon separated, and he and his mother moved to live with my grandmother, Catherine Ferrari Trunzo, in New Eagle, Pa., along with her large family.

Paul and his mother moved to New York in...

Edwin George "Moon" Mullin

Edwin George "Moon" Mullin

Oct 10, 2024

Edwin George "Moon" Mullin passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1947, in Oakland, California, at the Naval Hospital Oak Knoll to Bessie and Royal Mullin. Edwin graduated from Tennyson High School in Hayward, California, in 1965, and at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. 

During his time in the...

Marilyn M Krick

Marilyn M Krick

Oct 10, 2024

Marilyn Krick (93) passed peacefully in her home on October 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born to Tom and Ella Wilson on August 5, 1931, in Elkton, South Dakota. She grew up on a farm and attended public school in Elkton and graduated from Elkton H.S. in 1948.

Marilyn met George Thielen at a wedding dance in Elkton...

Sherrie Ann Nelson-Smith

Sherrie Ann Nelson-Smith

Oct 10, 2024

Sherrie Ann Nelson-Smith, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Aunt was called home on October 10th, 2024. Sherrie was born June 5th, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Vergie Hall and Ruben Lee. She attended Kenwood Academy in Chicago, and later went to Sawyer Business College. Sherrie worked as a Bank Teller and even bartended part time, but it was at Hartford...

Janet Rae McClary

Janet Rae McClary

Oct 8, 2024

Janet Rae Thompson Meyer McClary passed away October 8, 2024.

Janet was born October 22,1931 to Gale and Dorothy Thompson in Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Hanover College and received her B.A. in Classical Languages. She received her M.A. in Education from Cal State LA, specializing in reading. Janet’s teaching career spanned more than three decades. She made a lasting and...

William Casley Killgallon, II

William Casley Killgallon, II

Oct 8, 2024

William Casley Killgallon, II, born on February 10, 1970, in Bryan, Ohio passed away on October 8, 2024, in Gold Canyon, AZ leaving behind a legacy marked by courage, service, and an indomitable spirit.

Will graduated from Hillsdale College in 1992 where he majored in Military History and was the TKE Fraternity President for two years. He dedicated his early life...

Joan C. White

Joan C. White

Oct 8, 2024

Joan C. White (NeeNee), 89, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1935 to John and Catherine Costello (Griffin).

She is survived by her daughter Kathy (Todd) Minder and son Howard J. White, both of Gilbert, Arizona; her grandchildren, Jessica Daniel (Brandon), Courtney Harmon (Codi); her great granddaughter Hazel...

Joyce Caroline Anderson

Joyce Caroline Anderson

Oct 7, 2024

Joyce Caroline Anderson, 90, passed away on October 7, 2024, in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Born to her parents Hazel and Ernest Miller on December 21, 1933, in Leonia, Idaho. Joyce's life was characterized by her beautiful spirit, her deep love for her family, and a consistently positive attitude that touched everyone she met.

Joyce graduated from John Rodgers High School in...

Ivan John Clum

Ivan John Clum

Oct 7, 2024

Ivan John Clum, 90, of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away on October 7, 2024, after a long and exceptionally well-lived life.

John was born August 18, 1934, in Unadilla, New York to John E. Clum and Eva S. Sutton. He held several jobs as a young man, pinsetter at a bowling alley, farm worker and coal company assistant to his father....

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