Obituaries
Barry Jonathan Abrams
Jun 9, 2024
Barry Jonathan Abrams, 69, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, peacefully passed away on June 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 18, 1954, in New Haven, CT. Barry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Barry loved to make those around him laugh. He was a fan of stand-up comedy and was always known for...
Jennie Lee
Jun 7, 2024
JennieLee passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona.
JennieLee was born Jennie Robinson, daughter of Leland Claude Robinson and Elinor Victoria Spencer. JennieLee was preceded in death by her siblings, Minnie, Leland, Eldon, Fahy, and David. She was born in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 24, 1925.
JennieLee grew up in Colonia Dublan until the age of...
John Martin Willis
Jun 7, 2024
John Martin Willis, born November 22, 1949, in Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old.
John, the cherished son of Roy and Lora Willis, spent his formative years in Queen Creek, AZ, before the family relocated to Chandler, AZ. His exceptional intellect shone through as he embarked on his...
Kathleen (Kathy) Ostrem Matesi
Jun 7, 2024
Kathleen Rae (Ostrem) Matesi (Kathy) was born in Joliet, Illinois on February 25, 1939 to Truman and Miriam (Barnes) Ostrem and went to heaven on June 7, 2024.
Kathy is survived by her husband of nearly 67 years, Eugene Matesi Sr., her children Vicki (Neil Shea), Michele (Layne Nelson), Geno (Jamie), Nick (Liz), 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is...
Donald Eddy Thompson
Jun 7, 2024
Donald Eddy Thompson passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his Gilbert, AZ home after a short illness. Don was born on a raisin ranch near Porterville, CA June 19, 1932. His mother, Edith passed away in 1935; Don and his dad later moved into Porterville with Don’s paternal grandmother, Genevieve Kate [Alexander] Thompson. In 1942 Don & his dad...
George Lynn Adams
Jun 2, 2024
George Lynn Adams passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Lynn passed in the presence of his eternal companion Brenda (Hoopes) Adams. Lynn and Brenda were sealed in the Mesa, Arizona temple on August 6, 1965. Lynn was cared for in his final years by his loving children, grandchildren,...
James (Jim) Clinton Clark
May 28, 2024
James (Jim) Clinton Clark, born January 10, 1943, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 81. Surrounded by his loved ones, he departed from this world at 12:36 PM local time.
James was the beloved son of Clinton L. Clark (June 20, 1915 - May...
Helen Marie Udall
May 26, 2024
Helen Marie Udall was born in Kanab, Utah on July 25,1947 to Raymond Keith Udall and Gwendolyn Vivian Pace Udall and with her came magic, creativity, fun, intelligence, kindness, generosity and humor. She passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, and grandson Timothy Keith Grant. Helen is survived by...
Ruth E. Sloan
May 22, 2024
Ruth E. Sloan passed peacefully on May 22, 2024, at the age of 98. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 24, 1925, to Fire Chief Karl and Lillian (Mominee) Scheidler. The youngest of three daughters, Ruth was her dad’s “buddy” accompanying him on fishing and hunting ventures. While attending Woodward High School, she served as Junior and Senior...
Robert H Smith
May 21, 2024
Robert “Bob” Hedges Smith, 56, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on May 21, 2024. He entered this world on July 24, 1967, and led a life of love, humility, respect for all people, and dedication to his family.
Bob was an Arizona native, born to Donald and Barbara Smith. He attended Tavan Elementarty School, Ingleside Junior High School and was a...
Maria Encarnacion Lavin de de Leon
May 21, 2024
Maria Encarnación Lavín de de León
(April 5th 1935- May 21st 2024)
It is with great sorrow and love that we announce that our matriarch Maria Encarnación Lavín de de León died on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at the age of 89 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1935, in San Diego, California, spent her...
Stephanie Elizabeth Ransom
May 21, 2024
Stephanie Elizabeth Ransom, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 31. She is remembered as a beautiful daughter, wife, mother, sister, and best friend. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Stephanie peacefully exited this world as she had entered it, surrounded and held by loved ones.
Stephanie was born on January 12,...
Betty Jean Cox
May 19, 2024
Homegoing Celebration
Betty Jean Cox – Born July 22, 1936 Homegoing May 19, 2024
Life Story
Betty was born to Authur and Esther Bagley July 22, 1936. She had one younger sister, Mary.
Betty attended Baldwin Park High School, Baldwin Park, CA., and graduated in1954. After high school, Betty worked at Bank of America in Baldwin Park, CA. She was married to John Branek...
Shirley Lea Hall
May 17, 2024
Shirley Lea Hall walked into the arms of her precious Lord Jesus on May 17, 2024, at the age of 81.
Shirley was born on May 12, 1943, to John Hubert and Ora Lea Garner. She grew up and attended school in Chandler, Arizona. In July of 1960, with a monsoon dust storm in the distance, she married her high school...
Michael Charles Strausser
May 10, 2024
Michael (Mike) Charles Strausser, 72, passed away on May 10th, 2024, in Chandler, AZ, after an 18-year battle with advanced prostate cancer.
Mike was born in Reading, Pennsylvania and relocated to Phoenix, AZ while serving in the US Air Force. After a 30+year career with Unisys/Burroughs, he enjoyed retirement at age 62.
Mike was inducted into the Arizona Softball Foundation Hall of...
Donna Kaufman Oe
May 10, 2024
Donna Kaufman Oe, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2024, at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona after her short but fierce battle with cancer. Donna was born on August 9th, 1955, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Mary Magdalene Kathrein Kaufman and Edward Michael Kaufman. She was the 5th of 9 children and often acted...
Jose Manuel Solano De La Cruz
May 7, 2024
On May 7, 2024, the world lost a remarkable individual, Jose Manuel Solano De La Cruz. He was born on December 1, 1981, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico, to parents Jose M Solano and Maria De La Cruz.
Jose lived a life filled with diverse accomplishments and passions. Jose was known for his exceptional skills as a master stonemason, an EMT, and a...
Michael Harold Dawson
May 6, 2024
Michael Harold Dawson
1944-2024
Michael, known to all as “Mike” was born in Carson City, Michigan to Harold Michael and Mary Margaret (Piggott) Dawson on July 23, 1944, and entered eternal rest on May 6, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona.
Mike is a 1963 graduate of Lowell High School, Lowell, Michigan, where he enjoyed playing tennis and was often found skating and skate dancing...
Michael Melton Santoro
May 6, 2024
Michael Melton Santoro, age 45, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2024.
Michael was born on March 29, 1979, in Mesa, Arizona, to Richard Santoro and Shari Melton. He spent his early years in Tempe, where he began to develop his deep appreciation for community and the world around him. He moved at the age of 8...
Mary C. Rooney
May 4, 2024
Our beloved mother Mary C. Rooney passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 87. She was born on June 6, 1936 and raised on Chicago’s southside by her parents John and Bernice Broderick. In 1957, she married the love of her life and best friend, the late John “Jack” T. Rooney. Their 54 years of marriage were filled with love, laughter and countless...
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