Obituaries

Blas Luis SofreJune 14, 1931 – June 3,2020Blas Luis Sofre entered into this world on June 14, 1931, in San Martin, a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He came from humble, hard-working roots and was the youngest of four sons. After completing middle school, he was trained to work alongside his brothers as he learned the family trade of being...

With profound sadness we announce the abrupt passing of our beloved daughter, sister, mother, and aunt, Maria Isabel Moreno Hinojosa. She passed away peacefully Saturday morning May 23rd, 2020 due to complications from COVID.Maria – or “Guera” as she was known to all her friends and family was born November 28th, 1974 in Chandler, Arizona to Luis Hinojosa and Ramona...

Michael Reid Ellsworthlost his life to cancer on May 21, 2020 in Gilbert, AZ. Mike, age 65, was born on January 9, 1955 to Dennis and Ataloah Ellsworth in Mesa, AZ. He graduated high school in Florence, AZ in 1972. The following day he moved to Durango, CO where he took flying lessons and earned his pilot license. Mike joined...

Ruben de la Vega, age 53, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020.  He is survived by his mother, siblings, and many close friends.  Born on October 17, 1966 with a chronically kind heart, he touched many lives throughout his life in meaningful ways.  The laughter and joy he brought others will continue beyond his departure for others to carry...

Samuel Allen Webbwas born in English, WV on August 1, 1942 and passed to our Heavenly Father in Gilbert, AZ on May 6, 2020.After graduating from Piketon High School, Sam joined the military where his service took him all over the U.S. as well as multiple overseas assignments.  He retired from United States Air Force in 1980 at his last...

Henry Martin Kupiecpassed peacefully on May 6, 2020 at Archstone Care Center in Chandler, AZ. Henry required full time care after a brain injury in 1999 but he maintained his sense of humor and his flirting with the ladies was always on point.Born July 25, 1938 to Polish immigrants, Stanislaus and Rozalia Kupiec, Henry was the youngest of nine children. ...

Clyde Leslie Davidson, our beloved father, passed away on Friday May 1, 2020. He had a passion for playing tennis, entertaining friends and family, and puttering in his yard to keep it beautiful.  He was a very quick-witted, charismatic man with a big heart for people and animals.  He had the uncanny ability to make conversation with anyone and establish...

Charles David Gallaher, 95, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Chandler, Arizona. He was born in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Roy E. and Nita Grace (Westbrook) Gallaher. Chuck was a meat cutter by profession and moved his family to Arizona in 1961 settling in Phoenix and retiring to Sun Lakes. He was proceded in death by his wife...

Isis Elizabeth Ebright, age 13 of Maricopa, AZ, passed away at home on March 23, 2020. Isis was born March 30, 2006 in Chandler, AZ.Isis loves her friends and family with fierce loyalty. She always looks out for others and never wants anyone to feel left out, alone or scared.Isis is brave and strong (buts hates being called that). She...

London Gynae Glasswas born in Chandler Az Sept.  24th 2017 to ShaeD Latreace Bowen and Justin Blair Glass. London was the light that lit the room and the spark that jump started any party with her dance moves and hype man skills she broke down barriers by letting hers down. She had a heart the Heart of David those she...

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph James Olson (PaPa Joe) shares his passing on April 4th, 2020.  Joe went by many names, Son, Daddy, PaPa, Joey, Brother, Friend, Husband, and of course PaPa Joe.Joe was born January 28th, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY.  He was the oldest of 7 children.  Joe volunteered to serve his country in...

Joseph Ronald Galowitchpassed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 by the side of his loving wife of 43 years, Cynthia and their sons Gregory and David. Joseph was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 20, 1944 to John & Mathilda Galowitch and was sibling to Patricia, Gregory, Judy, Jeri, and Paul. He was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle &...

Violet Mae Perry(95) went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2020.  She spent the last two weeks with her daughter, Sheila and family, in Chandler and passed peacefully there.Vi was born February 21, 1925 in Tarboro, North Carolina. After graduating high school in 1942, Violet married her sweetheart Walton McLean Jr., in Fayetteville, North Carolina on December 16,...

Donald Joe Elmer(70) passed away March 17, 2020 in his home in Chandler, Arizona following a courageous battle with cancer.Joe was born November 22, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Donna Joan Jessop and Donald LeRoy Elmer.  He grew up in Norwalk California and graduated from Gahr High School.  Joe served a full time mission for the Church of...

Forrest W. Kohlerof Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away on Saturday, March 21 at Chandler Regional Medical Center.  He was 81.He received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s degree from Temple University.Mr. Kohler retired from Nationwide Insurance after 29 years of service where he held several different positions.  His last position was Vice President of Corporate Services...

On March 27, 2020 at 6:15AM, Newell A. Barney “Grandpa Barney” passed peacefully to be with his wife Katherine and daughter Geraldine. Along with an amazing legacy, he leaves behind 6 children, Gail Barney (Pam), Brenda McClure (Alyn), Marilyn Osborn, Kenneth Barney (Cindy), Janet Strebeck (Jay), Sharon Arrington (Dan), 44 grandchildren, 136 great grandchildren, and 9 great, great grandchildren. At...

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. James T. (Ted) Perry announces his passing on March 17, 2020.  His life was dedicated to education, culminating with the honor of having Perry High School in Gilbert being named after him.Ted was born in Halls, TN on Nov. 21, 1929.  Ted attended the University of TN Jr. College, Tennessee...

Norma Jean Fogde, 96, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmotherpassed away on 3/24/20 after her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.Born in Michigan City,Indiana on 12/21/23 to August and Hazel Weinrich, she is survived by her daughter,Karen Eberlein (Al); sister, Carol Rowells; grandson, Christopher Weiss (Cathy); great-granddaughters, Nicole and Annika; and nieces, Joan Gard (James) and Gale Kimmell.Norma is preceded in death...

DENNIS WAYNE ROBERTSDennis Wayne Roberts entered into his eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2020His given name was Dennis; however, he was known as Wayne or by his nickname of “Bo”.Wayne was born on September 19,1934 in Apache Oklahoma.  He was the 9thand final child of Charles Elmer Roberts and Elfie Blanche Munkres Roberts. Wayne is preceded...

Laidlaw, Roberta Bollingpassed away peacefully in her Tempe home surrounded by her family on September 4, 2012. She was born to Geraldine and Raymond Bolling on December 5, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Marshall Missouri High School in 1951. Roberta became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1967 at Mesa Community College, earned an Associate’s degree from MCC...