Obituaries
Jay Orvel Johnston
Feb 16, 2024
Jay Orvel Johnston, 80, dedicated husband, father, and beloved grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024. Jay was hard-working and fun-loving, and he blessed his family’s life in many ways.
Born on June 4, 1943, in Phoenix, AZ, he was the oldest child of Orvel McSwain Johnston and Mary Furr.
Jay participated in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle...
Robert R. Petrucelli
Feb 15, 2024
Robert Rocco Petrucelli of Sun Lakes, AZ and Easton, CT – dedicated father, brother, grandfather, uncle, loyal friend, and loving husband to the late Nancy Babs Delvecchio Petrucelli and Natalie Keeker Petrucelli, died on February 15, 2024 at the age of 92 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born in Bridgeport, CT on November...
Robert "Keith" Hedges
Feb 15, 2024
Robert “Keith” Hedges, 62 of Chandler, passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2024. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, integrity, and love.
Born in Phoenix, AZ and raised in Tempe, AZ, Keith dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to the roofing industry, working for over 32 years at Headlee Roofing....
Charles Robert "Bob" Chitwood
Feb 14, 2024
In loving memory of Charles Robert “Bob” Chitwood, a devoted husband, father, and friend, who peacefully passed away at the age of 85 on February 14, 2024.
Born on November 10, 1938 in Chandler, Bob epitomized the spirit of Arizona as a proud third-generation Arizonian, deeply rooted in his community. He was the beloved third child of Patricia (née Andersen) and...
James Lee Woods
Feb 13, 2024
On November 22, 1967 James Lee Woods was born to parents Billy Gene Woods Sr. and Florence Evelyn Lacy in Chandler, Arizona. James grew up in Chandler, Arizona receiving his high school diploma from Chandler High School in 1986. James spent his work career as a landscaper spending 10 years at the Chandler School District and Westminster Village. James was...
Nyla M. Taylor Crockett
Feb 13, 2024
Nyla M. Taylor Crockett
August 4, 1955 – February 13, 2024
After a decades long battle with diabetes, and related health issues, Nyla M. Taylor Crockett passed peacefully on February 13, 2024 and has transitioned home to her Heavenly Father.
The name Nyla has its roots in Arabic, Swahili and Sanskrit and essentially means “one who achieves.”
Nyla was an administrative assistant at Mesa Community...
Harold B. Thompson Jr.
Feb 12, 2024
Harold Bynum Thompson Jr. "Hal", 67, of Chandler, AZ passed away on February 12, 2024. He was born in Mesa, AZ.
He retired from the Intel Corporation in 2017 having also had careers in law enforcement and copper mining. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Globe Miami Elks Lodge and a Hunter Safety instructor with Arizona Game and Fish.
He...
Nancy Ryan Jerdee
Feb 12, 2024
Nancy Ryan (Hall) Jerdee
91, of Chandler, AZ, passed away February 12, 2024. She was born in Akron, OH, 1932, moved to Phoenix in 1941, then to Chandler in 1948, graduating from Chandler High School in 1950. She attended Arizona State University and University of Arizona, and married Robert Alvah Hall, Jr. on 1951.
She and Robert lived in Panama for...
Juan Apolinar Rendon
Feb 10, 2024
Juan Apolinar Rendon, a dedicated husband, father, brother, and son, has passed away at the age of 89. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.
Born on September 23, 1934, in Laredo, Texas, Juan was the son of Florencio Jr. and Margarita Rendon. After graduating from high school, Juan served his country with honor and distinction as...
John Patrick Ryan
Feb 6, 2024
John Patrick Ryan passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at the age of 64 years old after a courageous battle with cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, John managed his illness with strength and grace. On his final day, he was surrounded by his loving family, who he adored more than anything else in the...
Gloria Ann Snyder
Feb 4, 2024
Gloria Ann Snyder passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1934 in Menominee, Michigan, and attended high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After graduation, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she attended college and was later employed in sales and modeling. While there she met and married her husband Dwight Snyder in 1955. They...
Cassandra Lynn Barrieau
Feb 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Cassandra Lynn Barrieau
Cassandra Lynn Barrieau, a devoted mother, beloved aunt, cherished sister, and retired Registered Nurse, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024. Born in Missouri, Cassandra spent the majority of her life in Arizona, leaving a lasting mark on the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Cassandra proudly served her country in the...
Ramon E. Stone
Feb 2, 2024
Ramon (Ray) E. Stone, 83, of Maricopa, AZ died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Chandler Regional
Hospital. He was born October 21, 1940, in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Byron Franklin Stone and
Mabel Mae (Sweeney) Symmonds. He married Hallie Heberling in 1962 and later married Susan A.
Brown in 1980.
Ray is survived by his wife; Brother (Jim Stone); two children, Sabre Wedeking...
Dr. Edward "Ed" William Galapeaux
Jan 30, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we are writing of the passing of Ed Galapeaux on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Honor Health Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ. Ed was the son of Dr. Edward Albert Galapeaux and Margaret “Peggy” Lister Galapeaux of Chicago. He was 81 at his passing.
He is survived by his sister, Susan Galapeaux Lake of Scottsdale,...
Ron Wettels
Jan 30, 2024
Ron Wettels, Age 70, of Maricopa, AZ passed away unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024 at Chandler Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Ron was born August 8, 1953 to Shirley Wettels ( Letourneau) in Grand Rapids, MN and adopted by Harold (Bud) Wettels. He grew up in Minnesota and North Dakota with his brother Steve and sisters...
Anthony "Andy" Burnett
Jan 29, 2024
Anthony “Andy” Burnett was born on November 23, 1965, to James Nathan and Emma Jean Burnett. “Andy” (what his father started calling him) was the last bundle of joy to join the Burnett family. Andy was proceeded in death by an older sister Andrea Kay. Andy grew up with his parents and three siblings on Colorado Street in the historic...
Joanne Irene Fitzgerald
Jan 29, 2024
Joanne Irene Fitzgerald (Nee: LaPapa) of Maricopa, Arizona passed away peacefully January 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She and her husband, Roger, first made their home in Chicago, then later moved to the suburbs including Alsip, Evergreen Park, and finally Elburn, Illinois to raise their children. Joanne and Roger moved...
George Marsh
Jan 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we are writing of the passing of George Marsh on January 26th, 2024. George was born into and spent his early years on the family cotton farm in Casa Grande, Arizona. During his youth in Casa Grande, George exceled at school sports, where he led his football team to a State Championship in 1951. While...
Robert (Bob) Calvin Power
Jan 26, 2024
Bob Power passed away January 26, 2024 at the Dobson Home Hospice of the Valley. Bob was the son of Wilbur and Louise (Ross) Power. He was born March 24, 1945 at the Tempe Clinic Hospital (now called St. Luke’s Hospital). Bob is survived by three of his four children, Robyn Power, Robert Power II, and Erin Pottberg and five...
Phillip Wheatley
Jan 25, 2024
Byron Phillip Wheatley “Phil” was born December 1, 1959 in Ajo, Arizona to Richard Larey Wheatley and Elenor Greene. He was their third child and baby brother to Sherre Snesko (John) and Ellen Whitcomb (Bear). Phil loved life and lived it to its fullest. Over his life Phil lived in Arizona, California, Illinois, Virginia and then returned to settle in...
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