Obituaries

FRANCES LABAFrances (Fran) Mary (Harris) Laba, Sun Lakes, Arizona resident and wife of the late Gerald Gabriel Laba, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in Chandler, Arizona.  She was 90 years old.  Born to Elsie (Garland) and Samuel Harris on March 22, 1926, in St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada), Frances lived life to the fullest.  As a young woman,...

Cozzi, John A.age 79 ( formerly from Canton, Michigan) passed away May 3, 2016 in Chandler Arizona He is survived by his wife Edith (Witmer) of Chandler, Az. sons John Cozzi (Karin) of Grosse Ile , Mi. and Christopher (Sarah) of Olathe, Ks, brother Richard Cozzi (Marilyn) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Grandchildren Katherine Cozzi, John Cozzi, Rachel Cozzi,  Hunter Cozzi, and...

Norris Dean Walter, attorney and longtime resident of Chandler, AZ, entered eternity on May 12, 2016.  Norris was born in Salina, Kansas on August 8, 1930, the first of three children of Wallace Edmund and Eva Mae Walter.  He was raised in Salina and graduated from Salina High School in 1948. He attended and graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in...

Kimberly Ehnis (White)died unexpectedly in Chandler, Arizona on Tuesday, May 10th in her home at the age of 55. Kimberly is survived by her sons Matthew Ehnis of Chandler and Andrew Ehnis of Mesa. Her grandson Levi Ehnis and her Sisters, Linda Turnblom, Robin Coleman and Patricia Diaz. As well as her ex-husband Steven Ehnis.  She is preceded in death...

Marian Elizabeth Mercer, 91of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on May 10, 2016. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 5, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen & Frederick B. Macdonald, both native Nebraskans. She was also preceded by sisters, Louisa Elwell and Ann Weatherford and a niece Cary Reilly. Marian’s husband, Sam died in...

Manuel “Manny” E. Baldenegro, 74, of Mesa, Arizona was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016. Manuel was born on October 21, 1941 in Chandler, Arizona to Manuel and Joaquina Baldenegro. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Brianna (Shane) Simpson, and will forever be remembered as “Tata” to his three grandchildren Brooke, Savannah,...

James (Jim) Winslow VycitalBorn May 25, 1928 in Alamota, Kansas went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2016; survived by sister Joan “Toots” Trebilcock, Wife of 24 years Norma Carlton-Vycital, three children from first marriage with Alma; Ken Vycital, Susan Vycital, MaryLu Schipper (Steve), two Step-children Ronnie (Ruth Ann) Carlton and David (Patty) Carlton and Six Grandchildren: Brian...

Edna (Ede) Whitmer Sirrine81, of Arizona passed away May 2, 2016.   Surrounded by family, she peacefully slipped into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, May 2nd in Gilbert. An Arizona native, Ede was born October 21, 1934 in Joseph City, and spent a happy childhood playing in the forests surrounding her family’s cabin in Alpine.Ede was an active...

Shirley Ann Davis, 82, from Chandler, Arizona died on May 6, 2016 following a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer.Shirley was born on October 3, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in Chicago and was married in 1956 and had 5 children.  Along with her family, she moved to Arizona City in 1968 where she enjoyed being a mom...

Thomas (Tom) Macari, Sr.September 12, 1934 – May 3, 2016Tom (aka ‘Tim’ when he was growing up), was born to Valerio (Larry) & Margaret (Mildred) Macari on September 12, 1934, in Brooklyn NY, the third of five children.  He joined the US Army at age 17, served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict, and married the love of his...

Bernardo Garcia Martinez,81, of Chandler, AZ was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Apr. 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ramona Martinez, and their ten children: Bernardo, Jr., Elia, Mary, Gloria, James, Guadalupe, Ramona, Joe, Rachel, and Johnny. Also surviving are 41 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, as well as...

Charles Victor Neale, loving Dad and Grandfather, known as “G” to family and friends, lived to be 95 years young.  In his 95 years he remained physically active, stayed on top of current events, and was as sharp as a tack until the very end.  It was remarkable that a 95 year old could fight back so fiercely from valley...

Rosenda Trujillo Aldecoa,a longtime and well-known resident of Queen Creek, AZ passed away April 27, 2016 at the Lund Home of Gilbert. She was 78 years old. Rosie, as she was known by friends and family, was born on June 4, 1937 in Gilbert to Waldo and Rosenda Aldecoa. Rosie was the ninth of seventeen children. As a family, the...

Sharon  (Longbreak) Allenpassed away peacefully in her home on April 26, 2016 after a brief illness.  With her niece at her side and listening to Elvis she journeyed home.Sharon (called Sherry by many) was born in South Bend, Indiana to parents Theodore (Ted) Longbreak and Eileen (Klinefelter) Wiltfong.   She lived in South Bend her entire childhood and graduated from John...

Steven Jonathan Westerman42, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on April 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Steven was born in Murray, Utah and raised in Sandy, Utah and Twin Falls, Idaho. Steven was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and at age 19 served a two year mission in Fresno,...

June Shill Bueler, 97, of Chandler, AZ passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. A native Arizonan, June was born June 23, 1918 in Lehi, AZ to Wright and Lillie (Rothrock) Shill. She was the sixth of ten children. June graduated from Mesa HS in 1934. With husband, Frank, she moved to Chandler in 1954, where they began the family business,...

Conchita E. Khan, age 85 passed away April 22, 2016. Conchita was born on August 7, 1930 in Coolidge, Arizona. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 26,2016 from 6-8 pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel. Services will be the following day Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 230 W. Galveston St. Chandler, Arizona at 10:00 am. Burial...

David Cornell Brownage 60, of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed away April 18, 2016 David was born July 15, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday April 22, 2016 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 473 S. Colorado St. Chandler, Arizona 85225.

Mary Roediger,91 of Sun Lakes , Arizona passed away on April 14,2016 in Chandler, Arizona. Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 5, 1924.A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel in Chandler, AZ. Services will be the following day Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Stevens Church  24827 S....

Robert William Evans Bell (Bob), Sun Lakes, AZBob passed away at age 91 on April 12, 2016 after a short bout with lung cancer.   Bob was born in El Dorado, Kansas on March 17, 1925.  He grew up in Wichita, Kansas and joined the US Army during his senior year of high school to fight in World War II.  After...