Obituaries

Tony Joe Bate, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend passed away peacefully at the age of 51 on Friday afternoon November 5th, 2021.Born January 11, 1970, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Craig and Joyce Bate. He attended elementary school in Atlanta Georgia, middle and high school in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Tony loved to go fast, whether...

Kristen Matheson Shumwaywas born in Tucson, Arizona on February 20, 1950 to Ouida May Lofgreen and Mac C. Matheson. She lived in Tucson as a child and attended elementary and junior high school. In 1964, much to her dismay, Kristen’s family moved from Tucson to Mesa, where she attended Mesa High School and graduated in 1968. As an adult, she...

MCSO Lt. Chad Owen Brackman, 47 of Gilbert passed away November 10, 2021, in Scottsdale from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic. Chad was born June 21, 1974, in Midland, Texas to Mike Brackman and Gloria Harding. He attended grade school in several Texas communities, later graduating High School in St. George, Utah in 1992....

Jan Figurapassed away on November 7th, 2021. He was born on March 25th, 1950 in Zakopane, Poland. While living in Poland he met his spouse of 46 years, Janina. His first child, Chris Figura was born overseas in 1975. Shortly after, Jan left for the United States to create a better life for his family. Once Jan had a job...

Athena Marie Howard, age 43 of Chandler, AZ passed away November 11, 2021, at the Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, AZ with Covid 19 complications.  She was born in Fresno, CA on September 13, 1978. She graduated from Bullard High School and got her AA Degree from Fresno City College.  She moved to Arizona from California just nine months ago.Athena...

Eleanor Castellanos, 1948-2021 passed away on November 6, 2021, at the age of 73 years of age. She slipped away with all her family surrounding her. She resided in Chandler, AZ. Was born in Tucson, AZ. Was raised in Garden Grove, CA. She received her License Vocational Nursing degree. She was married to Pedro Castellanos, lived in Corona, CA. She...

REQUIESCAT IN PACEGREGORY JONATHAN GIRARDBadge #1151July 24, 1945 – November 7, 2021Visitation/Viewing ———————————- December 1st, 10:00-10:30 AM St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic ChurchCelebration of Life Service/Mass —————- December 1st, 10:30-11:30 AM St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic ChurchInterment/Laid to rest —————————– December 2nd, 10:30-11:00 AM National Memorial Cemetery of ArizonaIn lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Arizona Trooper’s...

Rose Mary Smith, just one month shy of turning 102 years old, passed away peacefully at her home in Chandler, Arizona surrounded by family on Nov 4, 2021.She was born to Joseph and Alice (Houser) Serbousek on Dec 4, 1919, in Fairfax, Iowa. The family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she grew up, immersed in the Czech heritage of...

Karen Annette McDermott, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed from this life on November 5, 2021.Karen was born July 9, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey to Vincent and Dorothy Thresten, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Thomas McDermott, D.D.S., her two sons Thomas McDermott, Esq. and Blaise McDermott, her daughters-in-law...

“Danny” “Dan”Daniel L. Maxey, 66 years old, passed away in Mesa, AZ on October 12, 2021. He valiantly fought Stage 4 Stomach Cancer for over two years. Dan was born in Morgantown, WV on May 12, 1955, to Barbara Maxey and Dr. Stephen Maxey. He was the second of five sons. Dan attended Carlsbad, NM schools and played varsity basketball...

Joyce Louise Gilbert, 84, passed away October 12, 2021, at Archstone Care Center in Chandler, AZ.Joyce was born April 22, 1937, to Rolland and Lydia (Karvonen) Hess. She spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm near Wheaton, MN with her brother and three sisters. Joyce was united in marriage to Daniel Rusch on August 11, 1953. Together...

Michael Raymond Huffmanof Chandler, AZ and formerly of Morton, IL passed away on October 20, 2021, at the age of 67.Mike was born to parents Ray and Doris Huffman in Peoria, IL on March 24, 1954.  He was the oldest of three children, lived and attended school in Morton, IL, and graduated from high school in Oswego, IL in 1972.Mike’s...

Sun Lakes, Arizona – Georgene Louise Quast of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away on October 12, 2021, at the age of 92.  Born May 8, 1929, in Hollister, California to George and Grace Smith.  Georgene was married to Edmund Quast. They celebrated 50 years together before his death in 2004.  Georgene was preceded in death by her sisters, Gloria and...

Edward “Ed” Starrettwas born May 18, 1939, in Palo Alto, CA, and was the oldest of 4 children. Ed grew up in Palo Alto with his mom, dad, his two brothers, and a sister. Ed enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957 and was stationed in Long Beach, CA.  He later traveled the Pacific Rim on the USS E.G....

Kara Harbour, a life-long resident of Chandler, AZ, died unexpectedly on October 7th, 2021 at the age of 30 in her childhood home.She was born on July 16th, 1991 to Dean and Dana Harbour in Chandler, AZ. She was a very creative entertainer. Kara would love to draw, create games and enjoy spending time with her family. Her humor was...

Jean (Lotito) Esposito, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Chandler, AZ, and Hillsdale, NJ, passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2021.Jean was known for her cooking, especially Italian food.  She loved to read, crochet and play dominoes and teach others the secrets to good Italian cooking. A devout Catholic, she enjoyed watching the daily mass and Sr. Angelica’s daily...

Renato Jarra Estrada “Rey” or “Reny”beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, friend.Renato was born to Julian and Elisea Estrada April 18, 1961 in Kahului, Hawaii. He moved to the mainland after graduating from Baldwin High School in Wailuku, Hawaii. He received a Bachelors’s Degree from the University of Portland and went on to work at Unify Corporation, where he met...

The life and legacy of Mrs. Johnnie Ivory WardMrs. Johnnie Ivory Ward was born February 19, 1930, in Waskom, Texas, to Willis Hill and Suewillia Davis-Hill. The family later moved to Houston, Texas. She was the first-born daughter of the eleven children from that union, born on her father’s birthday. She attended primary school at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic...

Our precious mother Lien Thi Nguyen, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2021 in her home in Chandler, Arizona. She will be dearly missed and always remembered.Lien was born on January 1st, 1942 in Vietnam. She is survived by her children – Bhiksuni Doanh Thuong, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Nu, and Nguyen Nam My, 10 grandchildren, and 2...

William Robert Neidigh, Jr (87), passed away peacefully in his home on October 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Zinn Neidigh, his children Carol Neidigh Embry, William E Neidigh and Carl R Neidigh, a brother, Danny Neidigh and a sister, Patricia Neidigh. He was grandfather to Nathan and Brian Embry and great grandfather to Megan, Reagan, Anduin,...