Obituaries

In love of ourRyan “Blake” CoesterWith Eternal appreciation of being blessed by God in the sharing of his mortal journey!Ryan Blake Coester, youngest son of Bob & Sylvia Coester, was born March 24, 1981 at Desert Samaritan Hospital, in Mesa, Arizona.  Blake left this mortal journey on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 5am just days before his 41st birthday. Our...

Brenda Lou Bolenof Gilbert AZ passed away of natural causes on Friday March 18, 2022, at the age of 70. Brenda was the second child of Orville “Torchy” Bolen and Geraldine “Gerry” Clem Bolen who both preceded her in death. Brenda is survived by her siblings Bruce and (Ellen) Bolen, Brent and (Cindy) Bolen and (Jeff) and Beverly Coffman as...

Carmela Powers, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18th after a long fought battle with cancer in Sun Lakes, Arizona. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Mazza, her son Ray Powers, and their families.Carmela, a native of Italy, came to the United States at a young age, and eventually became a U.S. citizen. As a young adult, she married...

Alice (Vangie) Evangeline IngramVangie passed away on January 28, 2022, in Chandler, AZ at the age of 89.She was born in Kremmling, CO to Alice DeBerard Brown and William (Billy) Brown on November 4th, 1932.Vangie was one of the granddaughters of an iconic pioneercattleman, Fred C DeBerard and his wife Myrtle. They along with their children and grandchildren created a...

James O. SellandCHANDLER – James Selland, age 76, passed away March 12, 2022 at home.  Jim was born November 11, 1945 in Rugby, ND to Ole and Gladys Selland, the youngest of 8 siblings.  Ole was the son of Norwegian immigrants and Jim was proud of his Norwegian heritage.  He graduated from Rugby High School in 1963 and was accepted...

Catherine Jo Briggle(71) of Phoenix, Arizona left her recent life of chronic pain on Saturday, March 19thto reunite with her beloved parents, Albert and Joan Briggle, her sister Susan, and husband, Thomas Schollmeyer.“CJ” was born, January 11, 1951at St. Charles Hospital (Toledo, Ohio), grew up in Curtice, and graduated from Genoa High School in the Comet class of 1969. One...

Nimrod “Rod” E. GohilIn Loving memory of Rod Gohil entered eternal life on March 9th,2022 after a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife, mother, three children and a brother, and many family members across the states and India.We will always remember his laugh , his smile , and his ability to make his friends feel like family.His dedication...

In Loving Memory of Antonio J. Bustamante Sr. Entered eternal life on March 9th, 2022 at his home in Chandler. He came into this world on July 03, 1952 in Juarez Mexico.Antonio is survived by his only Daughter Cindy Morales (Tocho Morales), And his Four sons Juan Antonio Bustamante Jr., Hector Bustamante (Jessica Chavez-Bustamante), Daniel Ramon Bustamante, Alvin Michael Bustamante...

Stephen Price CooperStephenwas born on December 17, 1951 at Southside Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. He was the first son of Alton and Stella Cooper.He died on March 9, 2022 in Chandler, ArizonaStephen spent most of his life in theHigley/Chandler area. He graduated from Gilbert High School and served a two-year LDS mission in Oklahoma.While working on a combine he caught...

Austin, Kelly Annthe beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend left this world unexpectedly and received her angel wings on March 4, 2022. Born to Pat and Bob Austin on June 15, 1971 in Jackson, Michigan. She attended Northwest High School graduating with honors and then attended Texas Christian University graduating with a degree in Education. She is survived by...

James F. Lairdpassed away on January 29th, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and cancer.Jim was born in 1934 and spent his early year years in Ohio.  It was there that he met and married the love of his life, Susie.  They moved to a small farm after starting their family.  Jim worked at Marion Power Shovel before moving...

John (Jack) Wellington Myers Jr., 90, of Chandler, AZ passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Chandler, Arizona USA. John was born October 19, 1931 in Detroit, MI to John Wellington Sr. and Winifred (Miller) Myers. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in March 1949 and was called to active duty during the Korean War conflict in July...

Franklin Raymond Forte, know to most as “Frank” and to his two surviving daughters as “Dad”, succumbed to the ravages of Covid-19 on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was well known for his commitment to family, service to his country, dedication to democracy, trombone extraordinaire and lastly, his blue humor. Frank passed away, in Chandler, AZ where he lived since...

Henrietta McCainHenry,was born September 26, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Rev.Bassieand Clarinda McCain.  She wastheeighth child out of thirteen born to this union.She grew up in Jamaica, NewYorkandgraduated from John AdamsHigh School. Latersheearned her associate degreecomputerscience.  At a young age she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and was baptizedat Unity Baptist Churchin Mattituck, Long...

Bob “Bobby” Martinez, 84, of Chandler, AZOn February 24, 2022, it was the bottom of the 9thinning, bases loaded, two down and full count, when Earth hada strikeout, and Heaven received a grand slamand our MVP, #25, BobMartinez.Bob was born on January 27, 1938 to Julio and Annie Martinez in Superior, AZ, he was the oldest of five boys.Bob’s family...

Joan Marie Koch, 87, of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away in her home in the presence of loved ones on February 25th, 2022.Joan was born March 15th, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to Frank and Helen Nemes. In 1955 she met and married the love of her life and partner of 62 years, David Koch, in Orchard Park, New York.Joan...

Patricia (Pat) Marie O’Shea, née Burns, 74, passed away surrounded by her family and an extreme abundance of love and support on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Pat was the first child of 6, born to Thomas Slevin Burns and Violet Marie Burns, née Daniels, on August 17, 1947.In 1965, Pat graduated from Central High School, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Education was extremely...

Romaldo Martinez, 77, of Chandler AZ, passed away on February 20, 2022.Romaldo was born in Castro Urdiales Spain and moved to AZ at a young age. He immediately met a woman of which upon his first conversation he told her she’d be his wife. As always, a man true to his word-they married and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary.Romaldo is...

What you do for yourself dies. What you do for others lives on.Rick Sanchez, 63, passed away February 23, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was called by our lord and savior to join his mom & dad, brothers, and Lilly and Kylie.  He leaves behind Dorothy, his wife of 45 years, his daughters Annette Hitchcock and Stephanie...

Darrel Arvid Adams, 82, of Casa Grande, AZ., passed away on February 12th, 2022, after medical complications following a broken hip.Darrel was born on October 9th, 1939, to Roger Leverett and Leila Wismer Adams, in Hillsboro, Oregon, the youngest of 4 children.  After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1957, he went on to serve a short time in the...