Obituaries

Margaret Marian Johnstonwas born on August 28, 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She is the daughter of John J. Johnston Sr and Caroline Johnston.  She was the oldest Sister of Joyce (Tom) Myers in Mims, Florida, Ruby (Ron) Harris of Winslow, Arizona, and Jim (Diane) Johnston of Chandler, Arizona.  She was an Aunt to Jonathan and Caroline, Tedd, Fred, Ike and...

Vivian Lloyd Watkins, 95, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 in Chandler, withher family at her bedside. She was born October 6, 1922 in Russellville, Arkansas tothe late David Calvin Lloyd and Ila May (Shinn) Lloyd. She was a homemaker andschool baker.  She was an accomplished quilter and won several ribbons for herquilts at the Montana state fair. Vivian was...

Gia Rashell “Pritchard” Chapman-Lajoiewas born May 13th 1970 in Mesa, AZ to Ron and Claudia Pritchard and went to be with Jesus July 3rd 2018. Gia attended Grace Community Christian School, Rhodes Junior High, Dobson High School and Mesa Community College. During her school years and growing up, she enjoyed swimming, diving, softball, working out and dancing. After leaving school,...

Robert Michael Foster, a devoted husband and father died unexpectedly on June 29, 2018 at the age of 44.Rob is survived by his wife of 17 years April Barker Foster and his children Robert Kevin Foster, Cailin Foster, Halle Foster and Lily Foster along with his mother Tami Snyder and sister Midawna Foster.  He is predeceased by his father Robert...

George Dickson Hogue Pauly,of Phoenix, AZ, born February 2, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2018 in Phoenix. He leaves behind his wife of 65years, Mary (Duhme); two daughters, Jenny Chatterton (E.M., Jr.) and Margo Johnson (Gary C.); one son, Col. Thomas Corwin Pauly (Stacey); nine grandchildren, and eight (soon to be nine)...

Sheryl Carrillo-Ross, age 53 of Avondale, Arizona passed away on Sunday June 24th2018.  She was born to the late Terry Templeton and Laura Thompson-Templeton on February 8,1965 at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona.  Sheryl attended Dobson High School in Mesa. She ran track and played softball.  She attended truck driving school with her husband Cornell Ross and drove...

Robert Claude “Bob” Busheyleft this world in haste to be with his cherished wife, Lynne, once again at his surgery rehabilitation center on the morning of Sunday, June 3 in Chandler, AZ at the ripe old age of 77. Bob is survived by his incredible 3 children and their spouses; son Troy Bushey and wife Le Ann Bushey of La...

Laura Jo WalkerBorn in Bell Gardens California on April 30, 1957.Went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2018 In Chandler ArizonaPreceded in death by both parents, Rudolph Widgeon and JoNeal Griffin, four siblings, Randolph Widgeon, Sherri Kokorkian, Joseph Widgeon and Kelly Widgeon.  A child, Mark Steven Walker II.Laura is survived by her loving husband, Mark Walker, their...

Norris Alvin Baldwin Jr.Our beloved father, husband, uncle, brother,  nephew, and only son suffered a tragic paramotoring accident in the early morning hours on June 26, 2018, in the desert just south of Gilbert, Arizona. He was born in Mesa, Arizona, the fifth child and only boy to Norris and Fawnette Baldwin on December 15, 1972. He was raised in...

Kito VinsonSeptember 19, 1987 – June 24, 2018Kito Vinson was born in Baltimore Maryland on September 19th 1987. Kito was baptized at Sharon SDA Church by Pastor Vern Joyner Sr. He graduated from Woodlawn Senior High School in Baltimore County Maryland. Kito attended Towson State University for Visual Arts. He had a natural talent for visual arts and he thrived...

Eliseo LucasJune 14, 1928 – June 23, 2018Chandler, AZ – Eliseo Lucas peacefully went to the Lord on June 23, 2018 at the age of 90.   Eliseo was the oldest of seven children born to Domingo and Catalina Lucas in Aldea del Pinar, Burgos, Spain on June 14, 1928.  From a young age he learned to work hard helping his...

Dennis Edwin Halldied unexpectedly at home on June 17, 2018 in Bowling Green, KY at the age of 69 years old. Dennis is survived by mother, Gladys; brothers, Darl, and Stephen; children, Forrest, Joshua, Kirk and Hannah; grandchildren, Megan, Mariah, Sophia, Seth, Olivia, Landon, Thad, Cecilia, Dean, Keaton, Reegan, Sutton and James. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. Dennis...

Billie Joe Sanchez, 91, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2018. Joe was born and raised in Craig, MO. After graduating from Craig high school, he attended Kansas University then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his service in the Navy (1944-1946), Joe attended the University of Nebraska and Nebraska University of Dentistry from 1946-1953 and was...

Robert Michael Watts, age 62, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2018, at his home in Chandler, Arizona. Rob is survived by his Wife, Elizabeth, of 28 years; his children Danielle, Brennen, Amanda, and Hannah; his Mother, Cloradell; and his grandchildren. He joins his father, Robert Joseph in Heaven.Rob was born on March 14, 1956 at Eglin Air Force Base in...

Brian Thomas Kinley, 50, born 12/1/1967 and passed away peacefully on 6/5/2018 in Chandler, AZ. Brian was born in Schaumburg, Illinois to Bud (deceased) and Gerry Kinley. He resided in Illinois until 1979 when the family moved to Arizona.  He is survived by his mother, Gerry Kinley and sister Renea Bittner along with his brother-in-law, Scott Bittner, niece Marissa Bittner...

Terry Shane Lortswas born on April 16, 1960 and passed on June 2, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Gloria and Roger Lorts, his sisters, Dawn Underhill and Nancy Instone, his brother, Roger Lorts, and daughter, Cori Lorts. He was an avid golfer and woodworker, and enjoyed building furniture. His love for the ocean extended to creating beautiful salt...

Jason Dale Dahlgrendeparted this world on 5/23/2018 at, Chandler Regional Hospital, in Chandler, AZ, formerly of Elmhurst, IL and LaPorte, IN, with his wife, Heather Brennan, by his side.  Jason was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Dale Dahlgren, and leaves behind, his mother, Audrey Dahlgren [nee Fleischhauer], together with six siblings, and a step-daughter, Delanie Laycock.Jason was born...

Nellie (“Güera”) Medrano88, of Goodyear Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 10, 2018.  Nellie was born on November 28th1929 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend, always putting others before herself. She had the most generous loving heart and touched many lives with her presence.  Nellie is survived by: Daughters...

Wanda Marie (Flagg) Mazza, born in December 1925 in Pulaski, N. Y., to the late Clara Parker Flagg and thelate Carl Flagg, passed away at age 92 on May 16, 2018 in Gilbert, AZ. She was the beloved wife of thelate Tony Mazza; former wife ofthe late William Rappman. Wanda is survived by her children, DianeStraitor (George), Sheila Cunningham (Gary)...

Jerry Werth, 75, of Sun Lakes passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at home with his wife and family at his side. Jerry was born on July 24, 1942 in Tecumseh, MI to Hadley H. and Norma Brady Werth (deceased).  He was the oldest of three children, brother Loren (deceased) and sister Cynthia (deceased). He graduated from Clinton High...