Obituaries

Karen Marie Cowley Payne, age 58, of Chandler, AZ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Provo, Utah on October 19, 1960 to William “Bud” Cowley and Marilyn Brown Cowley as the youngest of four children...

Robert (Bob) Frank Stoll, age 75, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 in the gentle care of Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ following his battle with brain cancer. Bob was born in Earling, Iowa on January 24, 1944 to Elizabeth (Ellen) Schulte and Joseph L. Stoll. In 1963, Bob graduated from Seton High School in Chandler,...

Lisa Donelle Puentepassed away Friday May 24 2019 at home.  She is survived by her husband Sergio and two sons Ben and Tim.  Memorial Services will be held at 10 am on Saturday June 1, 2019 at the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 800 W. Chandler Heights Road,  Chandler Arizona.

Patricia (Pat) Richter Nashpassed away surrounded by her family, May 14th, 2019 in Chandler Regional Hospital.She worked many years in the nursing field for Allergy Associates at there many locations doing all forms of testing. She always remembered the patients fondly through the years.She was born in Michigan and very proud of that fact as many can attest. She was...

Joel David Mammenleft this world in the early morning hours of May 12th. He was 37 years old. He will be forever missed by his Mom and Dad, his sister Rachel, his “brother” Jaxon (our poodle), and a host of family and friends who loved and enjoyed him, though most of them often wanted to bonk him in the head.Like...

Phoenix –Jacque Lyn Phippenypassed away May 9th, 2019, when her fight against cancer came to an end, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Jacque was born on October 6th, 1953 in San Diego, California. First daughter of Charles Lee Phippeny II, and Joan Walt Phippeny. She is the Great-Granddaughter of two Arizona pioneering families, the Phippeny’s and the...

Sun Lakes –Bernard Metteer Nicholaisenwas born on November 29, 1931, and died peacefully at his Sun Lakes home on May 7, 2019.Bernard was born to Carllye & Merle Metteer Nicholaisen in Norfolk, NE. To this union four children were born. Carol, Nan, Bernard “Buss”, and John “Jack”. Buss graduated from Grand Ledge High School and enlisted in US Navy in...

Stacy Hana Nakamuradeparted this life on May 11, 2019 after a courageous battle against multiple cancers.  Stacy was a native Phoenician born August 26, 1970.  She graduated from Tempe High School and Arizona State University.  She was proud of the support she gave her grandma and family working on their historic flower farm, Nakamura Flower Gardens on Baseline Rd.  She...

On Monday, May 6, 2019, Todd Douglas Withers, son, bother, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 27 years. Todd will be forever remembered by his parents Doug and Juanita his brothers Tim(Mallory), Troy(Christina), grandparents Bart and Carol, niece Alexandra and nephews: Sterling, Samuel and Ezekiel and his best friend Amber Shirey and her son Kaiden. Todd’s sense...

WILLIAM GEORGE LEON11/3/2009   –   05/06/2019William was born November 3, 2009, at Banner Good Sam in Phoenix, weighing 2 lbs. & 14 oz. William is survived by his mother Crystal Rae Hill Leon, father Richard Daniel Leon, & sister Isabell Maxine Leon of Tempe, AZ; maternal grandmother Jackie Morris Drysdale (Tom), paternal grandmother & grandfather Phyllis Potts Leon and Richard A....

Vancene May (Meaker) Dominguez Garcia, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2019, she reached the end of a valiant 12 year battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1950 in Groom, Texas to Earl Meaker and Iris (Beason) Schweitzer. She fell in love her high school sweetheart and married Antonio Raul Dominguez Sr. on Dec 1,...

Delfor Maria Alvarezwas reunited with his eternal companion on April 30th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Delfor was born on May 29, 1918, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He came to United States with his wife and two children 61 years ago, where their third child was born. Delfor stayed in Arizona the rest of his days. He dedicated his...

Alice Marie Bestof Chandler, ArizonaBeloved wife and mother Alice (formerly Alice Douglas) passed away peacefully on April 28, at the age of 90.  She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Richard, and daughters Shelley Mann and Ricki (Darrell) Johnson; along with her cherished grandsons, Brandon and Brett Bolen.  Surviving her also are her brother Clyde (Carol) Douglas...

Remembering Me:Elizabeth Symons, beloved Mimi, Mother and Friend. After a long struggle with Cancer, Elizabeth passed away on Good Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 1:23pm.Elizabeth (67) was a resident of Gilbert, Arizona. She loved her family and friends, her career as a Financial Planner, and her home.In her early years, Elizabeth was proud to be part of the US Air...

Bormann Sr., DaleOn Saturday, April 20, 2019, Dale Bormann, Sr., father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and husband passed away suddenly at the age of 66 years. Dale will be forever remembered by his father, Henry Jr., by his children Dale (Diana), Jennifer, and Christopher, by his granddaughters Samantha, Emma and Alexandria, by his brothers David (Lee) and Wayne (Melinda), and...

Laurie (Pfeiffer) Medchill, our loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away 4/21/2019 at the age of 63 due to complications of Congestive Heart Failure.   She was born in Waukesha, WI and raised on a farm near McFarland and Madison, WI. She loved animals especially horses, dogs, cats and racoons. She was an expert horseman winning many awards with her Saddlebred...

James F. Grothusen, Jr.Resident of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on April 12, 2019 of natural causes. Mr. Grothusen was born in Rock Island, Illinois on August 18, 1948.  He achieved his Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, In 1971. Prior employment was at the City of Urbana,Illinois, various engineering companies and as Director of Engineering and...

Mary Trovato Asciuttowas born on September 12, 1931 in Riposto, Catania, Sicily, Italy.  She passed away on April 17, 2019.  She joins the love of her life, in spirit, her beloved husband, John Asciutto.  She is survived by her sister Vera Pollack, her six children; Mary Anne Asciutto, Margaret Swenson, John Asciutto, Stephen Asciutto,  Tina Aguirre and Barbara SantaMaria. She...

John Elliott, 51, of Gilbert, Arizona, peacefully passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on April 17, 2019. John was born June 13, 1967, in Mesa, Arizona, to loving parents, Larry and Lorita Elliott. John is the oldest of the Elliott siblings, survived by James (Melissa) and Sherry (Rhett).Growing up, John was passionate about sporty cars and excelled in auto mechanics....

Betty Lou Power, was born January 1, 1925 to Earnest & Lucretia Perkins in Pineville, MO and went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019 in Chandler, AZ. As a child, Betty and her parents moved to Stark, KS, where her brother John was born and, later, they all moved to Wilcox, AZ, where her father bought a...