Obituaries

JAMES PATRICK WILSON, JR.72, of Burlington, MA, died Friday April 8 at his second home in Chandler, Arizona of ALS. Jim was born on July 1, 1943 to the late Katherine (McElman) and James Wilson in Winthrop, MA.  He attended Littleton High School.  He worked in the auto industry his entire life. Initially as an auto body repairman, then as...

Edna Mae Bartling Sutton Hites:Edna was born May 15, 1919 in Ackley, Iowa. She died April 3, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona at age 96. Edna was one of eight children born to Wilhelmina (Reichtmeier) and William F. Bartling.She graduated Valedictorian at Ackley High School in 1937 and went on to attend Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City, Iowa.On December...

Herschel R. Hoytwent to be with the lord on March 31,2016 in Phoenix,Az. He was born August 22,1955 the son of Herschel M. Hoyt and Joan (McLean) Hoyt. He is survived by his significant other Philip Pezzolanella, his son Craig and grandson Aiden. His mother Joan (Hoyt) Osowiecki and stepfather Henry.  He also leaves behind five sisters Crystal Boone and...

Baker, Sara AnnSara Ann Hetherington Baker “Grandma Sara” passed away Saturday April 2 at home in Chandler, Az. with friend and family by her side. Born April 3,1940 to Charles and Margery Hetherington in Pontiac Michigan she was the youngest of four siblings. Losing her Father at an early age Sara was compelled to follow her Mothers indispensable example of...

Mary Katherine (Kathy) Harris AyalaMary Katherine Harris Ayala, 68 a resident of Chandler Arizona gently slipped into thearms of our lord on l’1arch 28, 2016. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and brotherArnold Harris. Mary was born in Phoenix on September 20, 1947 to Sam Wesley and Mary EllenHarris. She is survived by her son Stephen Madrid, daughters...

Donna Jean Carson Hendricksonwas born July 19, 1936 in Gallup New Mexico to Viola Cherry and Richard Wesley Carson.  She was the youngest in the family with three older brothers: Richard William Carson, Raymond David Carson and Bernard Carson.  She married Donald Clayton Hendrickson June 3, 1953 in Holbrook Arizona.  They have six children:  Laurie Gay Christensen, Donald Joe Hendrickson,...

Joan Kay Duffy, 76, passed away March 22, 2016.  Joan was born in Elizabeth, Illinois on 5/25/1939 to parents, Earl and Beatrice Schreck.  Joan moved to Arizona in 1966. She retired from Motorola after 23 years and began working at America West Airlines for another 10 years before retiring. Joan is survived by her sons; Steve Duffy (Liz) and Greg...

James Christian GundersonChris was born February 28, 1951 in Juneau, Alaska. Raised in Cordova, Alaska. Graduated from Copper Valley School in 1969. After high school he enlisted in the Army serving in Korea. After serving in the Army he went to upstate New York with his Army buddy, Bill Stoddard. Here he met and married Patti Bedell. They returned to...

Robert Hayes, 59died unexpectedly March 12th surrounded by many loved ones. Robert graduated from Dover High School in 1975. He competed in Motocross racing. He worked for Rose Steel in Dover, NH, he test drove Harley Davidson motorcycles, worked on the Alaskan Pipeline, he owned Bob’s Custom Leather Repair in Bullhead City, AZ, and he was a welder, basically a...

Ashley Rene Syslo, 28 of Chandler, Arizona passed away March 12, 2016. Ashley was born in Albuquerque, New Mexicoon September 24, 1987. A visitation for Ashley will be held Friday, March 18, 2016 from 6-8pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel in Chandler, Arizona.

Dayle J. Padberg, 65 of Chandler, Arizona passed away March 7,2016. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 25, 2016at 11:00am at Bueler Mortuary Chapel. Donations to Hospice of the Valley in Dayle’s name are welcomed.

Raymond E. Grice Jr.81 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Ray is survived by his sister in laws Barbara Detro and Connie Tegtmeyer, Edmay Ray, brother in laws Larry Ray and Jerry Bevins, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia A. Grice, his parents Raymond...

Ray Fannin Jr., age 79, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on March 7th 2016.Ray was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on July 4th 1936 to Ray Fannin and Emily Fannin.Ray was married to Marie Fannin on October 19th 1956; they were married 59 years.Ray worked as a Steelworker for Flowserve for 30 years and retired from that position.  He was...

James Christian Gunderson 65, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 1, 2016……..He loved any and all sports and will be greatly missed by his family & friends. A Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:ooam at Bueler Mortuary Chapel in Chandler, Arizona.

Leo Villalpando,89, passed away on March 4th, 2016 at home in Chandler, AZ. He was born in Jerome, AZ on May 1st, 1926.Leo grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and entered the US Navy after high school serving through the end of WWII. After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Phoenix and joined the Arizona Highway Patrol in 1951,...

Jamie Lou Biddulph-Semanof Phoenix, AZ died suddenly and unexpectedly early Thursday morning, February 11, 2016 at the age of 35. She was born on June 4th, 1980, in Evansville, IN and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1982. She was the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. John Wesley Biddulph. She graduated from Shadow Mtn. High School in 1998. She was working...

Betty Jean Bunker Parker, 84, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her sweetheart, Morris W. Parker and granddaughter, Kristin B Parker as well as her parents, William Lang Bunker and Ida Morris Bunker, and many of her 12 siblings. Betty is survived by her...

Keelan, Patricia D.77, of Chandler passed away on February 22, 2016. She was born April 5, 1938 in Ambridge, PA to Mykita and Celia Dub.Patricia was a dedicated wife, mother and sister. Patricia met and married Regis Keelan in 1960;they were happily married for 55years. She was deeply faithful and worked tirelessly in several ministries at St. John Vianny Chapel...

Eileen Ann Garridoage 60 of Chandler, Arizona passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Eileen was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 18, 1955. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00AM at St. Matthew Catholic Church – 320 N. 20th Dr. Phoenix, Arizona. Interment of cremains will be at 12:30PM at ...