Obituaries
John DeFrancesco
Jun 25, 2024
“Papa” John DeFrancesco, a beloved longtime presence on the Philadelphia jazz scene, died on June 25, 2024 in Maricopa, Arizona. He was 83. John was born September 12, 1940 in Niagara Falls, New York to his parents Joseph and Jenny DeFrancesco.
John a musical prodigy following in the footsteps of his father Joseph DeFrancesco who played sax with the Dorsey brother’s...
Mary Ellen Walsh
Jun 25, 2024
Mary Ellen Walsh (60) of Chandler, Arizona passed away peacefully with family by her side on the 25th of June, 2024. A recurrence of her cancer took her away from her happy days of retirement. Mary Ellen was a beloved sister, aunt and friend.
Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, Mary Ellen was the youngest of four children of the late Eleanore and...
Kayoko (Minami) Vernier
Jun 23, 2024
The loss of Kayoko (Minami) Vernier has created a hole that aches in the lives of all who knew her. She was born into the loving arms of her father and mother, Hirotsugu and Miyuki Minami, in Tokyo, Japan on March 2, 1964. After completing high school there, she received an associate degree in 1990 from the business school at...
Alice Kirkwood Birdsall
Jun 23, 2024
Alice Kirkwood (McGirr) Birdsall, 83, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away on her 83rd birthday, June 23, 2024. What a special, unique way to go home!
She was born on June 23, 1941 to Johnny and Elizabeth (Kirkwood) McGirr in Glasgow, Scotland. She was the oldest of 5 children.
As an ambitious 18 year old, she bravely sailed across the ocean from Scotland...
Theresa Lin Niemeyer
Jun 15, 2024
Theresa Lin Niemeyer was born October 19th, 1975, a day before her mother’s birthday, as a present to her parents Linda and Edward Niemeyer in Mountain View, CA. She was raised with her siblings until August 1981 when the entire family moved to Chandler, AZ. She graduated from Chandler High School with Honors in 1993 and attended Arizona State University...
Seth Dwight Clark
Jun 15, 2024
Seth D. Clark, of Chandler, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 15 2024.
Born on April 24, 1949, in Paso Texas, Seth's life was filled with love, laughter, a deep passion for his work.
Seth was a dedicated butcher and meat cutter throughout his professional career.
Seth's warm personality touched the hearts of all who knew him. He had special talent for...
Barbara Grace (Beckstead) Ellsworth
Jun 14, 2024
Barbara Grace (Beckstead) Ellsworth (83) passed away on June 14, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona, at. She was born on October 24, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Barbara was one of a kind. She had a warm and loving personality, spreading joy wherever she went. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and...
Robert Louis Sanders
Jun 10, 2024
Robert Louis Sanders was born July 10, 1933, in Talbotton, Georgia to the late Lennie and Willie Mary Sanders. Along with 1 brother and 2 sisters Robert was the youngest of the 4 children born to their union.
Robert joined the United States Air Force and traveled to various places including Azores, Portugal, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and Stead Air...
Barry Jonathan Abrams
Jun 9, 2024
Barry Jonathan Abrams, 69, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, peacefully passed away on June 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 18, 1954, in New Haven, CT. Barry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Barry loved to make those around him laugh. He was a fan of stand-up comedy and was always known for...
Jennie Lee
Jun 7, 2024
JennieLee passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona.
JennieLee was born Jennie Robinson, daughter of Leland Claude Robinson and Elinor Victoria Spencer. JennieLee was preceded in death by her siblings, Minnie, Leland, Eldon, Fahy, and David. She was born in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 24, 1925.
JennieLee grew up in Colonia Dublan until the age of...
John Martin Willis
Jun 7, 2024
John Martin Willis, born November 22, 1949, in Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old.
John, the cherished son of Roy and Lora Willis, spent his formative years in Queen Creek, AZ, before the family relocated to Chandler, AZ. His exceptional intellect shone through as he embarked on his...
Kathleen (Kathy) Ostrem Matesi
Jun 7, 2024
Kathleen Rae (Ostrem) Matesi (Kathy) was born in Joliet, Illinois on February 25, 1939 to Truman and Miriam (Barnes) Ostrem and went to heaven on June 7, 2024.
Kathy is survived by her husband of nearly 67 years, Eugene Matesi Sr., her children Vicki (Neil Shea), Michele (Layne Nelson), Geno (Jamie), Nick (Liz), 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is...
Donald Eddy Thompson
Jun 7, 2024
Donald Eddy Thompson passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his Gilbert, AZ home after a short illness. Don was born on a raisin ranch near Porterville, CA June 19, 1932. His mother, Edith passed away in 1935; Don and his dad later moved into Porterville with Don’s paternal grandmother, Genevieve Kate [Alexander] Thompson. In 1942 Don & his dad...
George Lynn Adams
Jun 2, 2024
George Lynn Adams passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Lynn passed in the presence of his eternal companion Brenda (Hoopes) Adams. Lynn and Brenda were sealed in the Mesa, Arizona temple on August 6, 1965. Lynn was cared for in his final years by his loving children, grandchildren,...
James (Jim) Clinton Clark
May 28, 2024
James (Jim) Clinton Clark, born January 10, 1943, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 81. Surrounded by his loved ones, he departed from this world at 12:36 PM local time.
James was the beloved son of Clinton L. Clark (June 20, 1915 - May...
Helen Marie Udall
May 26, 2024
Helen Marie Udall was born in Kanab, Utah on July 25,1947 to Raymond Keith Udall and Gwendolyn Vivian Pace Udall and with her came magic, creativity, fun, intelligence, kindness, generosity and humor. She passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, and grandson Timothy Keith Grant. Helen is survived by...
Ruth E. Sloan
May 22, 2024
Ruth E. Sloan passed peacefully on May 22, 2024, at the age of 98. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 24, 1925, to Fire Chief Karl and Lillian (Mominee) Scheidler. The youngest of three daughters, Ruth was her dad’s “buddy” accompanying him on fishing and hunting ventures. While attending Woodward High School, she served as Junior and Senior...
Robert H Smith
May 21, 2024
Robert “Bob” Hedges Smith, 56, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on May 21, 2024. He entered this world on July 24, 1967, and led a life of love, humility, respect for all people, and dedication to his family.
Bob was an Arizona native, born to Donald and Barbara Smith. He attended Tavan Elementarty School, Ingleside Junior High School and was a...
Maria Encarnacion Lavin de de Leon
May 21, 2024
Maria Encarnación Lavín de de León
(April 5th 1935- May 21st 2024)
It is with great sorrow and love that we announce that our matriarch Maria Encarnación Lavín de de León died on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at the age of 89 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1935, in San Diego, California, spent her...
Stephanie Elizabeth Ransom
May 21, 2024
Stephanie Elizabeth Ransom, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 31. She is remembered as a beautiful daughter, wife, mother, sister, and best friend. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Stephanie peacefully exited this world as she had entered it, surrounded and held by loved ones.
Stephanie was born on January 12,...
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