Obituaries

Wendi Christine TuftsJune 13, 1968 – September 10, 2020Wendi Christine Tufts, 52, unexpectedly returned to the arms of The Lord on September 10, 2020 in Chandler, Arizona.  Wendi was born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 13, 1968 to Charles Edward Gregory and Patricia Eileen Connelley. She graduated from Coronado High School in 1986 and University of Phoenix with a BS...

Lucille Schumacher, 104, of Queen Creek, AZ. passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home. Lucille was born on January 18, 1916 in Teutopolis, IL. The daughter of Henry H. and Catherine (Conahan) Althoff.  She inspired all by getting her GED at age 50. She married Vincent (Henry) Schumacher and they were blessed with 5 children.  Lucille had many...

Marsha Mae Cravener (née Sallade), 69, of Chandler, AZ peacefully passed away of natural causes on September 10th, 2020 at her home in Chandler where she resided with her daughter.She was born on August 7th, 1951 in Sharon, PA to Harold and Donna Sallade, and attended Sharon High School in Sharon, PA, class of 1970.In the 1980s, Marsha married Robert...

Edward Thomas Ruddof Queen Creek, AZ.Born September 15, 1942 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on September 9,2020. He is survived by wife Frances Rudd of Queen Creek, AZ, daughter Michele Contreras McCabe of Phoenix. Brothers William Rudd, David Rudd Sister Mary Rudd. Four grandchildren. He worked for Bashas were he was a couresy...

Larry D. PetersPassed away July 30,2020 in Chandler, Az. Born January 14, 1939 in Cedarville, Illinois and graduated from Dakota Community High School. His parents were Roy and Jeanette Peters. Hewas the oldest of seven children, served 4 years in the United States Air Force and worked as a body and fender repairman. Larry also served as a Reserve Officer...

John Clay Screminpassed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2020 after battling cancer.  He is survived by his loving wife, Jimmy Ruth Scremin, sons John P. (Tamara) and Jim (Jennifer), his two grandchildren Jake and Jaycie and sister Sherry Hamilton.John was born to Ernest and Beatrice Scremin in 1941 at St Joseph’s hospital in Phoenix. He graduated from...

Gayla Carter Pattersonpassed away in her home on September 3, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born February 1, 1927 in a log cabin in Park Valley, Utah to Gordon and Eldore Carter. She grew up working on a farm. In her youth, her home had no indoor plumbing, no running water, no electricity, and heat was provided by a...

Ace Clifton Hendersonwas born November 27, 1987 and left us to join his Heavenly Father August 25, 2020 at the age of 32. He was born in Phoenix at Good Samaritan Hospital.Ace went to Chandler schools but ended up going to Coolidge High School his senior year where he played on the state champion football team and the state qualifier...

Samantha Sevilla ObituaryIt is with great sadness that the family of Samantha Lynn Sevilla announce her sudden passing on Thursday August 27th, 2020 at the age of 33.Samantha was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, and friend. She will truly be missed by all that she touched.Samantha is survived by her husband Mario; Children Kyrie, and Tristan; Mother Debbie;...

Gary Laine EklofeVeteran of United State ArmyMay 25, 1949 – August 29, 2020Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and cherished Friend of many received his angel wings and went to be with the Lord on August 29th, 2020. He passed peacefully in his home in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by his family.Gary was born May 25, 1949 to Alvin and Ruth...

Veronica J. Ramirezwas called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28th, 2020 in the comfort of her home in San Tan Valley.  Veronica was born on January 9th1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Gene Roache & Barbara Webb.  She was raised in Chandler, AZ with her 3 siblings; Greg Roshay, Elizabeth May & Willie Pleasant.  She was...

Neil Richard Martin.Neil Richard Martin was born on 15th February 1955 in Ealing London, the second of three sons to John and Bridget Martin. He passed away on 20thAugust 2020. He was a much loved son, and brother to Paul and Julian, and uncle to Jonny, Helen, and Kathryn.Neil was extremely close to his family in London, and treasured his...

Harvey J. Eckert12/17/1946 – 8/13/2020Harvey, who answered more to Hog or Dietz, because nothing is more fun than having either of those two nicknames, was born in Okauchee, Wisconsin and raised in neighboring Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Hog graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1965. He was a stellar athlete in which he played football, basketball and baseball throughout all four years....

Alexander Paul LazutinSun Lakes Arizona – Alex passed away very unexpectedly at the hospital, Friday night,August 14, 2020.  He had recently beat Covid-19 and was cleared of Covid-19 when transferred to a Rehab Centerrecovering enough to return home but had an unexpected accident.Alex was born in Kiev, USSR on 10-30-1936. Escaped from Kiev with his family during WWII when the...

CHANDLER, AZ – Fay Joanne Menapace, 79, died August 18 in Chandler, AZ. She passed away at the home of her sister, Cathy Bua, as the result of heart disease. Joanne was born February 5, 1941, to John and Fay Vaiana, at Hollywood Hospital. She grew up in Burbank CA, graduating from John Burroughs High School in 1959. She worked...

Paul Eugene Hill IIwas born to Denise and Paul Hill Sr. on July 16, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan. He has gone home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona.Paul II attended Finney High School in Detroit and college at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. On June 19, 1999, Paul married Nicole Higginbotham. They moved...

Johnny A. Martinez “Big Wimpy”47, of Chandler,Az passed August 13, 2020. He was born on October 3,1972 in Phoenix,Az to Bernardo and Ramona Martinez and was raised in Chandler. He is survived by his sons John Jr. and Esteban Martinez, grand baby Leilani Martinez and his dog Saint. He is also survived by his mother Ramona Martinez and siblings Elia,...

Dale Gene Berghaus, age 68, passed from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, AZ.He was born October 4th, 1951, in Waterloo, IA, son of Darrell and Lillian (Bateman) Berghaus. Here he would later meet and build his family with his wife Sue, daughters Stephanie and Jennifer, and son Christopher.He and...

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, sister, and child, Teru Queen. Teru passed on peacefully in her home in Chandler, Arizona on August 13, 2020 at the age of 57.Teru is survived by her mother, Terue Queen (Maricopa, Arizona), her siblings; Harold Queen (Maricopa, Arizona), Michael Queen (Maricopa, Arizona), and Margaret Garcia (O’hau, Hawaii), and...

IN CELEBRATION OF NORMA JEAN MARSHNorma Jean Marsh (maiden name Whittum)passed away on August 10, 2020. She was 88 years young. She is survived by her spouse of 66 years, Dr. George Marsh, daughter Debbie (Montana), son George (Utah), daughter Leslie (Washington State), 4 grandkids and 5 great grandkids.Norma was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the oldest of two. In...