Obituaries

My big sister was a most remarkable woman. She was kind, caring, generous, giving, and protective. Life, at times was not so reciprocal. But somehow she persevered. She had remarkable resilience, or some would call it grit. For several years she was the grand dame of our family. When I would say that she would kind of laugh and deny...

Elvira Soto Figueroa, 92 of Queen Creek, Arizona passed away on July 26, 2017. Elvira was born on July 27, 1924 in Mesa, Arizona to Pedro Soto and Rita Lopez. She is survived by her son Peter, daughters Olivia and Mary, brothers Frank, Pete, Ray and John, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August...

Shirley Ann Mary Loretta Angus Butlerwas born on September 13, 1938 in LaSalle, Quebec. Her Scottish and French immigrant family literally built their own home on Central street, only steps from the corner Pharmacy store serving greasy French fries, sandwiches, and aspirin.  Her father was a commercial printer at the Montreal Gazette and her mother, a hard working family oriented...

Barbara Jean Zander –8/30/1932-7/24/2017Barbara Jean Zander, 84, of Sun Lakes passed away on 24 July 2017. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Ronald Sheldon Zander, and her two oldest daughters Lynn Marie Walker and Debra Kay Zander. She is survived by a daughter Karen Jo Carrillo (Richard) of Brodhead, Kentucky and a son David Kent...

Mary Beth Edgemonpassed away July 12, 2017, at the age of 99.  She was born in Tuttle, Oklahoma May 18, 1918 to Reverend C.C. and Erie Williamson.  She was the youngest of their three surviving daughters and the older sister to her brother.  As a Methodist minister’s daughter, she moved with her family to a different Oklahoma town and Methodist...

Anna L. McElhaney Shepherd, affectionately known as Shug, age 89, passed away July 5, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona. Anna was born in Gore, Oklahoma to Charles A. and Della H. McElhaney. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Weiland, granddaughter Shannon Weiland, sister Pauline Smith, brother Moroni McElhaney, sister-in-law Cindy McElhaney, brother-in-law James Waite and numerous nieces and nephews. Services...

Arizona attorney William M Spence, Jr., a man of faith, family, charity and the pursuit of justice has passed on. Mr. Spence worked in the practice of law and governance in Arizona for 47 years serving as an attorney, a Judge Pro-Tem, and as the director of Community Legal Services. In addition to his years in legal practice, Mr. Spence...

Marian Russey was born on December 9, 1949 to Arthur and Alma Mecham in Mesa, AZ.She passed away on July 3, 2017, at the age of 67, after a tough battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Mecham.She is survived by her husband Jerry Russey, her daughters Jennifer (Randall) Gardner and Melissa (Xavier) Gallegos, her sons...

Mattie Agnes Perrywas born in 1927 to Wade Hampton Ray and Thelma Stevens Ray in TahokaTX. She passed away June 30, 2017 in Mesa AZ at 89 years of age. She was preceded in deathby Delbert Wayne Perry, her husband; Kenneth Wayne Perry, her son; and Charles Perry Smith,a great-grandson. She is survived by three daughters: Linda Barcom and husband...

Timothy Michael Hughes, 55, of Chandler, Arizona passed away July 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.Tim was born in St. Cloud Minnesota to Leslie Hughes and Shirley Saatzer.  He was United in Marriage with Linda (Rossman) Hughes on August 25, 1984 in St. Cloud Minnesota. Tim was a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years in Minnesota and moved to...

Mark Williard Stuckiwas born August 24, 1949 to Willard and Ada Stucki (deceased) and grew up in Paris, ID. Mark passed away in Arizona on June 24th 2017 after a courageous 20+ year battle with rheumatoid arthritis and other health issues.  Mark was a lettered track, basketball and football athlete at Bear Lake High School and remained a sports enthusiast...

Lois Ann Wolffpassed away Friday, June 23, 2017 after complications resulting from Leukemia in Scottsdale, Arizona.Lois was born in Gillette, Wyoming on July 5, 1973. She graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy May 6, 2000.She lived in the Phoenix area for the last 16 plus years where she started her clinic,...

Jerry Lee Probst, 73, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017. Jerry’s priority in life was being a devoted husband to his wife and best friend Donna of 40 years, amazing father to daughters Robin and Kim (Steven), fun and loving grandfather to Toni (Skye), Ryan, Jordan, Dylan, and great-grandfather to Chavelle, Skyla and Braeden. He is...

Bert Wayne Miller, loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend was welcomed home on June 26, 2017.He was surrounded by several members of his family as he peacefully and gracefully returned home to his Heavenly Father.We know that our Father in Heaven was fully satisfied with his work and contributions here on earth and was ready for him to come...

Concepcion (Chonita) Monreal, of Ajo, AZ passed away peacefully at home in Chandler, AZ on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Nana) and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. An Arizona resident for 90 years, she was born in Ajo, AZ to Jesus and Maria (Carrera) DelRosario. Chonita enjoyed...

Kelly Brianne Finerty Whipplewas given the gift of life on December 29, 1979 and finished her life’s journey on June 17, 2017.  She had the tenacity and determination to live, and LIVE she did. She was preceded in death by her mother Jane Finerty, and is survived by her sister Meghan, brother Shane, her beloved children Alexis and Bryson, nieces...

Richard Eugene Evanswas born Aug. 18, 1924 in Phoenix AZ to Agustus “Gus” Adolphus Evans and Mildred Ethel Hayden.  Preceded in death by his parents and oldest brother Arthur and survived by younger brother Raymond and sister Ruth (Cordes).  For much of his youth they lived and worked on the family cow ranch in the Lake Pleasant area.  When World...

Eduardo Ralph Baldenegrosuddenly passed away on June 18th 2017 of multiple complications in Chandler Regional Hospital. He was 82.Eduardo was a life long resident of Chandler and is survived by his wife Hortensia of 58 years, their seven children, seven grand children and three great grand children. Eduardo’s two sons and five daughters reside with their families in the Chandler...

Our beloved son, brother, nephew, father and friend, Frankie Hernandez, 43 of Chandler has left us here on earth June 15, 2017. Frankie has joined our Heavenly Father, all the Angels and Saints up above. Frankie is survived by his two children Justine and Frankie Hernandez, his parents Frank and Josie Hernandez, his two sisters Julie Hernandez Lynch and Michele...

Terry Unruh, 67, loving husband, father, and papa, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on June 11, 2017.Born and raised in Hillsboro, KS, he was the youngest of three children, the son of C. A. and Rachel Unruh.Terry married his wife Joan in 1976, in October of last year they celebrated 40 fun-filled years together.They moved to Arizona...