Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Snavely Daniel Swaim Sr., born August 29th, 1934. He passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on April 4th, 2023.Known to most as “Dan Swaim,” he was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended R.J. Reynolds High School and then the University of North...

It is with great heartache we announce that James D. LeMay, a man filled with love, integrity, compassion, and a spirit of adventure passed away on March 31st, 2023. He was born in Watertown, SD on October 2nd, 1939, raised in Jamestown, ND, and married Janice Peterson on June 7th, 1959, in Langdon, ND.He graduated Magna Cum Laude from University...

Lois L. Landis passed into the arms of her heavenly father on April 12, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Arizona.Lois leaves behind 3 children, Beverly Landis, Barbara Ballard and Martin Landis, all residents of the Phoenix area. Lois also leaves behind five generations including two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.Mom retired from the Phoenix Police Department...

Garrett LaMar Rodrigo was born on May 1, 1996, in Chandler, Arizona, and passed away on April 4, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents HD Kingsley G.P. Rodrigo and Norma Rodrigo; grandfather, Lynn LaMar Ross, and uncle, Scott Ross.  He is survived by his parents, Kingsley and Natalie Rodrigo; brothers, Quinn, Ian and Gavin,...

Kathaleen Jesse “Kitty” Strohmeyer died peacefully on April 7, 2022, at the age of 96 in Chandler, Arizona.   She was born on April 23, 1925, to Jessie and Cleaton (Jones) Wilkes in Maxton, North Carolina and is survived by her daughters Dawn Hoy and Linda Maughan; adored son-in-law Bob Maughan; grandchildren Kristin Seagrave, Jacob Knutson Hoy, Robert Maughan, Matthew Maughan;...

Terri Marie Sauer-Kennard, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend went home with our lord after a courageous 6-month battle with NASH, on April 2, 2023, in Chandler AZ. Her husband and partner of 30 years was at her and never left her side.Born in St Louis, MO to Ferdinand Sauer and Carolyn Sauer-Kehm on July 30, 1961. ...

Dillie Mae Collum (McCullough), age 99, went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2023. She was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on November 18, 1923, the oldest of 9 children born to Ruth & Jimmie McCullough. She passed away in Chandler, Arizona where she lived for 35 years. Mae was a woman of faith and an active member of her...

Phillip (Phil) Franklin Culver passed away at his home in Sun Lakes, Arizona on March 14, 2023, at the age of 83.  Phil was born in a tiny little house in Sayre, Oklahoma on July 6,1939 to Dwight Wesley and Birdie Josephine (Beavers) Culver.His family was very poor, and he spent long days during his childhood in the cottonfields.  As...

Bryttn Grace Earlywine returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Mother & Father, on March 29, 2023, following a long journey with leukemia.  Bryttn was the youngest of five siblings, born to parents David and Diana K. Earlywine on January 9, 2011, in Mesa AZ.  She was known by all her friends, family, teachers, doctors, and nurses to live...

Jesusita Padilla, 79, of Chandler, AZ passed away on March 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Presidio, Texas on June 3, 1943, but lived in Chandler her entire life.Jesusita was inspired by many family members.  She worked at the DeMarcos gift shop in the Sky Harbor Airport as a cashier for approximately...

On March 31st, 2023, Thomas Jeffrey Strom (Tom Strom), loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Nephew, and Cousin, passed away in Phoenix, AZ. Tom Strom was born on April 14, 1994 in Rochester, NY and baptized on July 3, 1994 in Geneseo, NY. Tom attended Notre Dame Preparatory School in Scottsdale, AZ and was trained in USMC Electro-Optical Repair at Fort...

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Rudolph (Rudy, Arturo, Gordo) Arthur Duarte loving Son, Brother, Father, and Uncle passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 54.Rudolph Arthur Duarte was born on December 16, 1968, in Phoenix, AZ to Rosemary Loya (Duarte). He attended Edison Elementary School and spent his high school years at North High School.Rudy had a...

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Vela and Rojas families announce the passing of our kind, brave and loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend. After a fearless battle with ALS, Stephanie Vela Rojas, 49, of Raleigh North Carolina ascended with our heavenly Father on March 17, 2023.Stephanie was born to Esteban and Joyce Vela on July 9, 1973, in...

Julienne (Johnson) McElhaney graduated this Earth life on Monday, March 20thsurrounded by her loving children. She is among angels now in Heaven, but she was a true angel on Earth.She spent her life tirelessly serving others and being a light that shined ever-so brightly. Everyone who ever knew her was blessed by her kindness, her charity, her love of Christ,...

Natalie Grace Killmon of Chandler, AZ graced our lives for 40 years until her untimely passing on March 8th. Born on June 23rd of 1982, to Diane Williford of Farmville, NC and Doil Killmon (Victoria) of Ayden/Morehead City, NC. Natalie was a force of personality to be reckoned with from a very early age. With a rarely unmatched passion for...

Franklin Junior Rowe passed away at his Gilbert home surrounded by his loving family.Franklin was born in Black Oak, Arkansas to Curtis and Sybil Rowe. At the age of 13 his family moved to Arizona where Franklin lived out his life in Gilbert.In 1962 he married his sweetheart Anita on his 18thbirthday and remained happily married to her until her...

Bradley “Brad” Parins of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed away Wednesday evening after a short and courageous battle with Leukemia.Brad was born on Christmas Day, 1958, to parents Peter and Betty Parins. He met the love of his life, Sue, during a mutual outing. On May 8, 2004, Brad and Sue were wed. He spent over 20 years serving his...

John Wayne Mercure, age 80, of Chandler, AZ, passed away with his family at his side, on Thursday, February 16th, 2023.  He was born on January 8th, 1943, in Pueblo Colorado, to John Mercure and Julia Gould Mercure.  After spending his first years in Richmond, California, his family settled in Alamosa, Colorado.  He attended Alamosa High School, where he excelled...

Dennis John Dobson, a 3rdgeneration of the original Dobson pioneering family of the Salt River Valley, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, at the age of 80 in Gilbert, Arizona with family members by his side.  He was born on May 14, 1942, in Phoenix, Arizona to Earl and Eileen Dobson.  He grew up in Chandler, Arizona, graduated from...

Dorothy Porter2/4/1933 – 2/26/2023“Dort” was born in Wilmot, South Dakota, the youngest daughter of Russell and Agnes Jorgensen. She experienced the hardships of the dust bowl at a young age and at 6 years old moved with her mother and older brother Bill and sister Norma to Davenport Iowa to join her father, aunts and uncles in search of a...