Obituaries

Our beloved mother, Eleanor Mercer, 88 years old, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2020.Eleanor was raised in Oregon. She attended Southern Oregon College and majored in dental hygiene. She eloped and married Basil Mercer in 1952. Together they raised five children. Basil retired early and they moved to Coeur d’ Alene, ID to live in the...

MAX KILLIAN SCHNEPFI, Max Killian Schnepf, wish to inform you that on January 22, 2020, my work here was completed. My journey to earth came with a round-trip ticket, which I understood would eventually take me back home. Based on my advanced maturity (old age), I have been given a new, exciting assignment, beginning with a grand reunion with long-missed...

On Saturday, January 18, 2020 Carl Joseph Chavez Junior succumbed to complications after a minor surgical procedure. He is survived by his sister Carol Chavez, devoted wife of 47 years Donna (nee Smokvina) Chavez, two loving sons Carl Joseph Chavez III (Joe) and Andy Chavez, daughters-in-law, Brook Jadczak, Tiffany (nee Lloyd) Chavez and two grandchildren Milo and Aris, plus niece...

Larry Dean BergenLarry was born to LaVour (Rudy) and Prilla Shill Bergen in Mesa, Arizona on May 27, 1933.  He passed away peacefully in Mesa, Arizona on January 20, 2020.  Larry attended school in Ogden, Utah graduating from Ogden High School.  He received an Associate’s Degree from Weber State College in Ogden, Utah.  Larry went on to earn his Bachelor...

Dr. Walter “Wally” Sandersof Sun Lakes, Arizona, and formerly of Mattoon, Illinois, died January 9 at his home. He was 94. He was a retired chiropractor who practiced in Mattoon between February 6, 1950, and July 3, 1990, when he closed his practice. A 1943 graduate of Benton Township High School, he attended Missouri College of Chiropractic before graduating in...

Donald Lee LaMorticella1932 – 2020Donald Lee LaMorticella, 87, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020, in Chandler, AZ.  Don was a long-time Chicago area and St. John, IN, resident and moved to Chandler in 2017.Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, at Bueler Chandler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225.Rosary prayer is...

Andrue  Michael Morales, known to his family and friends as Drue or Doobie past away much too soon and went to be with the Lord on January 15th. Doobie was born on November 16th 1989 in Chandler Az to Freddy Morales and Leslie Walters Morales. Doobie was the youngest of the children and is survived by his siblings, Kyle Morales,...

Jerrell W. Brooks, (Jerry), USAF Colonel (retired) age 89 passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in Chandler, Arizona.Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Chandler Center of the Arts located at 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ  85225.Jerrell W. Brooks was born in San Antonio, Texas to Marion and Viola Brooks...

Yoshiko Shimizu, known as Yo, Mom, and Grandma, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020, in Gilbert, AZ at the age of 98.Yo is survived by her husband, Frank Shimizu, her children Scott and Cheryl Shimizu, and her grandchildren, Mandy, Casie, and Johnny.Yo was an inspiration and light wherever she went. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she graduated from...

Benjamin “Ben” Joseph Day, beloved father, grandfather, and friend departed this earth on January 10, 2020 at the age of 62, after a sudden onset illness.Ben was born on April 22, 1957 in Bagdad, AZ, the youngest of 5, to Florence and Carl Day. Ben was raised in Chandler, Arizona where he attended Basha Elementary and Seton Catholic High. After...

James LaVar Billsdied January 8, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. Jim was born August 4, 1935, in Murray, Utah, to Leo DeMont and Elizabeth Steadman Bills. Jim served in the California Mission from 1955-1957, and was sealed to his eternal companion, Marjorie Ann Anderson, on March 25, 1958, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Jim graduated with High Honors from the...

In loving memory of Paul G. Burns born on June 1, 1955. A respectable man of honor and integrity. He was a well known team player within the aerospace engineering industry.  A wonderful husband and father whose love was never ending, and will be cherished by all. Per his wishes, he passed away in his home on January 6, 2020...

Frank L. Sotowent to meet the Lord onJanuary 5, 2020 and rejoin his wife, Rita V. Soto who preceded him in 2015. Born onMarch 14, 1930 in Chandler, where he ultimately raised his children. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones just as he desired it to be. Frank is survived by his six children: Betty...

“Mothers are the people who want your dreams to come true even more than you do. “On January 2nd 2020, Irene Foote passed away after a difficult year of battling through hospital visits, rehab stays, and care places. She was happiest in her home with her bird Fogel and cat Zappy.  Irene loved her family and encouraged them to do...

1/8/2020 Carmene SalineIn loving memory of Carmene Reynolds Saline. Passed away on January 6, 2020.  Born October 19, 1941 in Eagar, AZ. to Emmett and Minnie Reynolds.  Her family moved to Mesa Arizona when she was 11 years old, where she finished elementary school.  She graduated from Mesa High School in 1959.  She also attended Eastern Arizona College and Northern...

DOROTHY GENE JOHNSONDorothy Gene (Perry) Johnson, age 93, of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019.Dottie was a 47-yr resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona, a member of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, an originating resident of the Renaissance Senior Living Community, and active in various other community projects.Born September 16, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, she grew...

Ernestina Martinez RomeroNovember 20th 1934 – January 3rd2020Ernestina Martinez Romero was born on November 20th1934 in Sugar City, Colorado to Cathalina and Jesus Martinez.She was one of twelve children. She passed away on Jan 3rdin her home surrounded by her family.Ernestina M. Romero and her family settled in a part of Chandler, then called Goodyear in 1950. That is where...

Shirley J. (Alley) HenschenShirley J. Henschen, 83, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on December 7, 2019. She died peacefully at home on her birthday after fighting a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1936 in Peppertown, IN, to William D. & Beatrice (Green) Alley. Shirley graduated from Purdue University in 1958 with a B.A. in English....

Ricardo Esteban Ortiz, a devoted father, and loving husband, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2019 at the age of 32, while visiting family in Chandler Arizona.Ricardo is preceded in death by his sister in-law, Mandi Rios; his sister in-law, Yamileth Esquer; and his mother, Maria Dematta.Ricardo is survived by his dad, Marcelino Ortiz Sr.; his wife, Sabrina Rios; his children,...

20 May 1934 – 30 December 2019Mary Vee (Rasband) Wright was born 20 May 1934 in Heber City, Utah to Elvira (Lindsay) and Walter Jeffs Rasband. She was the baby in her family of seven with 4 sisters and 2 brothers.Mary Vee met Joe F. Wright in March before she graduated from high school at the store her brother-in-law managed...