Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Gary Neffenger, who passed away on September 3, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, and his journey through life was marked by love, service, patriotism, and dedication.After graduating from Ohio’s Elyria High School, he enlisted in the Navy, proudly serving his country for five years. Afterward, fate brought him together with...

Laurence Kimball Romney Jr. passed away on September 5, 2023 after a brief illness.Kimball was born on November 13, 1944 in Safford, Arizona, the son of Laurence Kimball Romney and Kathryn McCray Crum Romney. Kimball spent his childhood in Duncan, Arizona. The family lived for a short time in Flagstaff, Arizona before moving to El Paso, Texas. After graduating from...

Edward Saba, 89, of Chandler, Arizona passed away peacefully the evening of Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving and devoted family.Edward was born in Chandler on August 8th, 1934. He was the fifth of seven children born to Adele (née Tibshraeny) and David Nehman Saba of Mesa, Arizona.Edward graduated from Mesa High School. He later went on to...

Alison Rae JesseeAlison Jessee (Cooper) passed away August 19, 2023 after being diagnosed with cancer in 2020.She was born April 23, 1993 to Mary and Kyle Cooper. She grew up in Chandler and Gilbert, Arizona, graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 2011 and began college at Northern Arizona University. She met her husband Brennan Jessee in 2013 which led...

Deedra Jaylaun Treat passed away on August 25th, 2023 in an accident.Deedra was born in Escondido, California on March 19th, 1970 to Vera Marie Burroughs and the late John Harley Burroughs.They lived in California until she was six, and then moved to Firth, Idaho. In 1984 they moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she attended high school, modeling school, and started...

Cindy M. Coombs lost her battle to cancer on July 26th, 2023 and joined her parents Daniel and Shirley Coombs in Heaven. Cindy was born on October 10, 1956 in Michigan. Growing up in Michigan, she enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, snowmobiling, and ice skating. In her early twenties, Cindy moved to California, living in San Francisco...

Cruz T. ValenzuelaAge 74 passed away at home on August 19, 2023.  Cruz was surrounded by her family and loved ones.Cruz was born on May 3rd, 1949, in Queen Creek, Arizona where she grew up and attended school.  Cruz graduated high school from Chandler High School in 1968.  She is the daughter of Maria Jesus (Trujillo) & Francisco S. Valenzuela.She...

Virginia Lee (Dawson) Archer passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on August 21, 2023, at the age of 89, in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born on December 14, 1933, to Patrick Albert Dawson and Helen Ruby Doan in Indianapolis, Indiana.Virginia had the incredible ability to make those around her feel special and loved, even a stranger on the...

Carlos Munoz (69) passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side.Carlos was born in Mesa, Arizona, on November 22, 1953, to Jesus and Celia Munoz. He attended Mesa Public Schools and graduated from Westwood High school where he met the love of his life, Cheryl.  Carlos and Cheryl married and had three children: Jacob,...

Vivian Venezia (Martin) of Scottsdale, AZ (formerly Lee’s Summit, MO) passed away Friday, August 18th, 2023 at the age of 99.  She was a graduate of Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO in 1942.  Vivian worked at H&R Block, and she was also in jewelry sales at Zales Jewelers, and a seamstress in the family business, Venezia Interiors, for...

Katherine “Kathy” Yovine Brown Uhles passed to join her Lord and family on August 7, 2023.  Kathy was 84 years of age at the time of her passing. She was the mother to three children, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.Kathy, or Yovine as she was affectionally known by her family, was born in Okemah, OK on December 13, 1938, to...

Jerald Wayne Harter, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home in Chandler, Arizona, on Aug. 13, 2023. He was born Nov. 14, 1938, in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he starred in football, basketball, and baseball. After attending Bismarck Junior College, Jerry earned an athletic scholarship to Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.One of highlights of his playing...

Shane Thomas Ahern was born on December 19th, 1988, to Sean and Lorrie Ahern in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shane was the fourth child out of five.When Shane was little you would always find him wearing his tube socks with gray cowboys’ boots, even on Halloween when he dressed up as Batman one year! Shane grew up for a love of baseball,...

Calvin William Rezzonico, a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend went to be with the Lord on August 4th, 2023.Calvin (Cal) was born on March 29th, 1957, in Prescott, Arizona. He was raised by his parents Bill & Velma alongside his brothers and sisters in Chino Valley until the family moved the dairy to Gilbert in 1968. Calvin’s dedication...

Susan Jane Carew passed away in the hospital in Chandler, Arizona on July 19, 2023. She was born on Christmas Day, 1946 in San Francisco, California to Thomas Carew Sr. and Alice Carew. She was preceded in death by both parents and her sister Kathleen. Susan attended Star of the Sea Grammer School and Star of the Sea Academy, graduating...

Donald Lee Johnson was born on October 12, 1939, in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Gladys Johnson.  He passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ethel.  Left to honor his memory are his family, Katrina Johnson, Rebecca (Jim) Klufa, Daryl Johnson, Derek Johnson, Jack Johnson, and also numerous...

Clara Del Rio Scott, 59, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on August 2, 2023. Clara is survived by Cirilo Del Rio, brother Jean Jr. and nieces & nephews. Clara was preceded in death by her mother, Cleo Chamalbide and sister, Manuelita Romero Valdez. A Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Whitney & Murphy Bueler...

Dixie Anne Lee DuBois was born on August 6th, 1943, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to Sheldon E. Lee and Leila Davina Rice Lee. She was the oldest daughter, followed by her dearest, younger sister Patty, who arrived three years later. She spent much of her early childhood in Lethbridge, until the untimely passing of her mother at age eight. Her...

Ronald William DerrApril 14, 1951 – July 10, 2023We honor the life and legacy of Ronald William Derr (Ron), a man of unwavering faith and devotion, who departed from us on July 10, 2023, in Arizona. Ron was a God-loving Christian whose journey on this Earth left an indelible mark of love and hard work. Born on April 14, 1951...

Margaret Noble Jackson, a beloved mother, sister, friend, and inspiration to all who knew her, passed away on June 30th, 2023. Born on August 3rd, 1963, in Moses Lake, Washington, Margaret embodied a vivaciousness that was simply contagious. She possessed a spunk and vibrancy that captivated those around her, earning her the reputation of a spirited soul with a mischievous...