Obituaries

Maria Dolores (Loli) Lucas, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at the age of 83.  She was a loving, caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.   We are comforted knowing she is reunited with the love of her life and devoted husband of 57 years, Eliseo Lucas, who passed away on June 23, 2018.Maria was born in Acevedo...

John Hernandez Jr.61 of Chandler passed on July 8th, 2020. He is preceded in death by parents John and Vera Hernandez and brother Henry Hernandez. He is survived by his sisters Anita Garcia, Maria McDonald, Veronica Hernandez, Frances Hernandez, and brothers Albert Hernandez, Richard Hernandez, and David Hernandez. As well as 30 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be...

Harold L “Hal” WilsonBorn: June 1, 1931 in Lisco, NebraskaEntered Heaven: July 2, 2020 from Chandler, ArizonaOn July 2nd,our beloved Father gained his wings and reunited with his beloved wife of 60 years.  He was surrounded by his children as he passed peacefully in his home. Dad was a decorated Marine that proudly served in the Korean War. He was...

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 Lillian N. Burner, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. She has now joined her beloved husband Joseph C. Burner, who passed away on May 7th, 2015. Her family will miss her greatly. She was easy to make laugh, had a good sense of humor, and...

Douglas Allen Wolf, 65, of Chandler, an adoring husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather, passed away July 3 after a valiant two-week battle with Covid-19.Doug, formerly of Wauseon, Ohio, where he was born and raised, passed away at Banner University Hospital, Phoenix. He was the son of Gale and Margaret Wolf, both of whom preceded him in death.Although he was ...

Edward K. Sloan Jr.passed peacefully at his home in Sun Lakes, AZ on June 30, 2020 at the  age of 95. He was surrounded by family.Ed was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 24, 1925 to the proud parents, Edward K. Sr. and Frances B. (Bridgeland) Sloan. While attending Woodward High School, he served as ClassPresident and was a member...

Jeffrey Francis Durbin, 54, of Gilbert, AZ passed away suddenly on July 1, 2020 from a weak heart – so unbelievably tragic for someone with such a giant heart.He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 12, 1966. Jeffrey was larger than life and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Linda, mom Linda Citta, siblings Loralei,...

Cameron Alan Lee, 39, loving husband and father passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020 in his home.  Cameron was a loving and devoted husband and father that loved making fun memories with his family.  Cameron was born on Friday May 8, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona.  He loved his childhood and would often talk about his fond memories of growing...

Charles “Charlie” Russell Northroup, 51, a loving husband and father passed away unexpectedly on June 30th, 2020 in Chandler, Arizona. Charlie was a treasured father, husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend who will never be forgotten.Charlie was born on October 8th, 1968 in Fullerton, California. The birth and death of this great man are not nearly as poignant as...

William (Bill) Haze Strange, 83, passed away June 26, 2020 at his home in Chandler, Arizona.  Bill was born August 14, 1936 in Dallas, Texas.  His family moved to Arizona in 1944, and he graduated from Chandler High School in 1955.He was a loving husband for 62 years to his wife, Charlotte.  He was a devoted father to his children;...

On the evening of June 27th, Christen Lynn Dembinski of Chandler, Arizona, passed away at the way too young age of 43. She is survived by her loving Husband John Levy, her brothers and sisters Margaret, Bill, Susan, Jennifer, and Jonathan, as well as her father Leo and his wife Joy, and her children Eric, Nicole, and Aaron. She will...

On Monday, June 29th, 2020, Richard Lee Mortensen, loving husband and father of four children, and 16 grandchildren passed away at the age of 74.Richard was born May 18th 1946 in Safford, Arizona to Marion and Cleah (Brown) Mortensen. He grew up in Virden, New Mexico on a farm and attended school in both Virden, New Mexico and Duncan, Arizona....

James Allen Hall, known to those who knew him best as Jim, passed from this life into heaven’s glory on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 82, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on November 3, 1937, in Tucson, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Donna, and his son,...

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, we lost a cherished member of our family. Carol Lorraine Brunshwiler, also known as Grandma, Grandmama , Mema and Great Ma. Carol passed away peacefully at the age of 79 years old. She was born September 20, 1940 in Fresno, CA. She was very close to her only sister, Nancy. Carol was admired  for her...

JERRY DON DUNCANJuly 21, 1940 – Jun. 24, 2020Jerry Don Duncan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2020 at the age of 79.  Jerry remained a powerful example of faith, courage, kindness, and love to the very end.Jerry was born in Sulphur Oklahoma, on July 21, 1940, the oldest of the...

On Friday, June 12, 2020 Sheila Basilo Penrod, loving mother, sister and Nonna, passed away at age 73.Sheila was born Feb. 7, 1947 in Rome, Italy to Alda and Louis Basilo. She had degrees in many fields: law, English, education, counseling, and mediation. She was an artist, musician, and singer.Sheila was a vibrant, fierce and loyal red head. She fought...

NORMAN D. PETERSNorman (Pete) Peters died on June 16, 2020.  He was born on November 11, 1931 in Carroll, Iowa, the only child of Henry and Gladys Dozark Peters.  He was raised in Lake View, Iowa, and graduated from Lake View High School in 1949.  He then moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he worked at a radio school for about...

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Harris “Papa Joe” announces his passing on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the age of 81 years old. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nadean Harris, who was the love of his life. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his children, Kim (Neal), Cindy (Darrel),...

Stephen Valdez Cristan(1964-2020) went to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Tucson, AZ., July 7th, 1964 and passed away in Mesa, AZ., May 31st, 2020.“Coach Steve” grew up in Chandler, AZ with the help of many extended families of the community. He established a career with Bashas’ Markets for over 20 years all the while coaching the sport...