Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas Anthony Ruiz announces his passing on Friday, April 6th, 2018, at the age of 72 years.Nick will be lovingly remembered by his children Susan, Amanda, Nicholas; Son-in-law’s Michael and Steven; his brother John, sister Carolyn; and Grandchildren Jake, Evan & Baby Swanson. Nick will be forever remembered by his extended...

Kelvin Kelly Baldwinwas born July 6, 1987 in Chandler, Arizona. Even at a young age he was a hard worker and ambitious. He earned his Eagle Scout award and graduated from Chandler High School at sixteen years old. Before he was eighteen, he was foreman for a construction company. In 2005 he joined the United States Army. After boot camp,...

Jane B. Cornellpassed away on April 5, 2018 after a long struggle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her family. She is survived by her long time significant other Tom Atkins, her twin sister Jean (husband Craig), her 2 children David (wife Jen, children Vivi and Sophia) and Catherine (husband Robert, children Christopher and David), and her step-children Tucker, Tammy,...

Robert Shannon Cole, 49, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Phoenix. Shannon was born June 7, 1968 in San Diego, California. He graduated from Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California in 1986. He proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1988 to 1993. He was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Shannon graduated from...

Robert Franklin Laneypassed away in Gilbert, AZ on March 26th 2018. He is best known to all as Grandpa Laney. He graduated from Albuquerque High and College of St. Joseph. He served in the United States Army as a member of the Honor Guard and was stationed in Korea. Grandpa worked at various Department of Army facilities including Letterkenny Army...

Pete Figueroawas born on January 25, 1933 at home on 161 South Colorado St, in Chandler. Pete was the second born child of Mary Bernal, lovingly raised by Mary and George Bernal. Pete was a life-long Chandler resident. He passed away March 18, 2018 at the age of 85.Growing up Pete attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and graduated from Chandler...

Shirley Joan (McDermed) Romineage 83, was lovingly called home to her Heavenly Father on March 25, 2018 . She resided in Chandler, Arizona at the time of her passing. On a cold wintery morning Joan was born to William David McDermed and Zella Briggs in February 11, 1935 in Platville, Colorado. Shirley known by the name of Joan, was raised...

Ruth Ann Walsh (Triplett)age 54, went home to be with her Lord whom she loved on March 18, 2018. Wife of Joshua Walsh. Loving daughter of Ralph and Lois Triplett (both deceased) Sister to: Wes Triplett (Tonja), Terry Ellis, Mary Dobay (Ken), and Deb Esser (Ray), Loving Aunt to: Heather (Dave), Laura (Joe), Matt (Ashley), Greg (Ashley), Kristin (Neal), and...

Farnsworth, Michael Kent,born March 4, 1975 and passed awayMarch 20, 2018. He leaves behind the love of his life, DharmaFarnsworth, two daughters, Rylee & Sydnee and two step sons,Luke and Jacob. Also left behind are his parents, Evans and TerryFarnsworth and siblings Robyn M. Farnsworth, Kipp EvansFarnsworth (Debbie), M. Kris Farnsworth (Laura), Mia S. Palmer(Rod), Kari Liana Gauthier, Tara Leigh...

MaryJean Ortegawas born on June 29th,1984 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the youngest of three children born to Daniel Carranza Ortega and Trena Ann Hernandez. MaryJean met Robert Luna in November 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona where they shared their lives together and raised a family for 14 years. MaryJean was a Home Prevention Specialist at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for...

Velma Dolores Walls Tennant Hipkewas born on March 31, 1929 in Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia. She loved her home state of West Virginia which is “Almost Heaven.” She loved being on her grandparent’s large farm where she spent many happy years being a farm girl. She married her high school sweetheart William Dee Tennant, Jr in 1949. Both graduated...

Patricia Joyce ForisterOn March 16, 2018 Patricia Joyce Forister, beloved wife and mother returned to our heavenly father. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Don Forister who literally gifted her the world as the wife of a career Air Force service member. She travelled the world with her husband, forged a career as an Accountant and...

Jo Ann Foster ObituaryJo Ann (Storek) Foster, 71 of Mesa Arizona passed away on March 15, 2018 in Phoenix Arizona after a heroically fought battle with pancreatic cancer.Jo Ann was born December 26, 1946 to Harold James Storek and Vera (Burtslaff) Storek in Rushville, Nebraska. She graduated from Rushville High School in 1965 and in 1968 attended Chadron State College;...

Chandler, Arizona – Lola J. Smith of Sun Lakes, Arizona was born JULY 14TH, 1927 at Paradise, Utah, passed away on March 13th 2018 at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her parents John Russell and Pearl Thomas Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Dr. James G. Smith, her daughter Lynda Barnes (John) of...

On Wednesday, March 14, we said goodbye to James Paul Thompson. A beloved son, a treasured brother, a wonderful husband, and an amazing father. In addition to an already full life he was also Pastor to several congregations and touched thousands of lives. He managed to find joy in every aspect of life. He was always finding ways to teach...

Toby Shane Aldecoa, 41, of Mesa. Arizona, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona.Toby was born September 25, 1976 in Mesa, Arizona to Ann and Ralph Aldecoa. He graduated from Dobson High School in 1996 and attended one year at Mesa Community College. On January 5, 1996 he welcome his only child, Amanda Nicole Aldecoa into the world....

Arch Jay Willis, 79, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2018 surrounded by his family.Arch was born October 30, 1938 in Mesa, AZ to Hyrum and Lucile Willis. He learned to sew his own shirts, and played the accordion in the marching band before graduating from Mesa High School. He served as a...

Margaret Ann HallJanuary 4, 1948-March 10, 2018Margaret Ann Hall, 70, a beloved member of the Chandler Community for 46 years passed away on March 10, 2018 surrounded by her husband, her sons and their families in Bowling Green Kentucky.Margaret was born in Wabash Indiana in 1948. After graduating from Northfield High School she attended Indiana Central College graduating in 1968...

Robert Christopher EscobedoAugust 30, 1954 – March 9, 2018Robert Christopher Escobedo, a beloved member of the Chandler community, passed away on March 9, 2018 after a hard fought battle with cancer.Robert, known as Bob, was born in Mesa, AZ. After playing as a high speed pitcher throughout his high school years, he graduated from Chandler High School in 1972. Shortly...

Marion Irene Vasey (Shannon)Born October 16, 1928Died March 8, 2018Marion was the youngest of 5 children born to William and Mary Shannon in Welland, Ontario, Canada. She married Robert Williams and raised a family of 4 children: Shannon, Robert, Daniel and Terry. She was remarried to William (Bill) Vasey and had a another son John. After retiring from Sears and...