Obituaries
Clifford Rodrick Williams
Apr 19, 2025
Clifford Rodrick Williams, 81, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 31, 1943, Clifford lived a full and devoted life defined by hard work, deep family values, and a passion for the simple joys that made life meaningful. He was a loving husband to Wanda Williams, with whom...
Mark E. Gustoff
Apr 19, 2025
Mark E. Gustoff, 61 of Chandler, AZ passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19th, at his residence.
Mark is survived and missed by his wife Tyla Gustoff of 33 years and his children Nicholas and Bradley Gustoff, Carol Gustoff (Mother) and Christine Gustoff (Sister) and many relatives in: Tucson, AZ and Pekin, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his Father...
Christopher Wishart Hunte
Apr 14, 2025
Christopher Wishart Hunte leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory—his devoted mother, brother, sister, sister-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a beloved great-niece. He is preceded in death by his father and his wife. Christopher was a kind soul whose quiet strength and joyful spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him. With a heart full of...
Robert Arellano
Apr 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father Robert Arellano, who passed away on April 11th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Mexico on June 16th, 1940, Robert Arellano was a devoted husband to Maria Arellano and a loving father to Armando, Mary, Selena, and Robert. He was known for his knowledge, kind heart, unwavering...
Joan L. Collins
Apr 11, 2025
Joan L. Stark Collins, 90, formerly of Momence, IL died peacefully Friday, April 11, 2025 in Chandler, AZ.
She was born May 17, 1934, the daughter of Joseph A. and Anna Veda Goggins Stark in Kankakee, IL. She attended Bradley HS and graduated from Momence HS. Joan was a lifelong homemaker, and enjoyed entertaining friends and family, sewing, reading, decorating, especially...
Amparo V. Arambula
Apr 9, 2025
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Amparo V. Arambula (Ampy), 98 years old of Chandler, Arizona. Ampy passed away peacefully at her home on April 9th, 2025. Ampy was born in Ray, Arizona and moved with her family to Chandler at approximately 8 years of age.
Ampy was courted by Manuel R. Arambula and married on November...
Barbara A. Taylor
Apr 7, 2025
Barbara A. Taylor, age 88, was born September 28, 1936, in Edgemont, S.D., to Stuart Theodore and Clara Esther (Johnson) Fulton. She was the oldest of three and raised in Douglas, Wyoming. She graduated Valedictorian of her Senior class at Douglas High School in 1955. She met her future husband, Art, in June 1953, and they got married July 8,...
Ion Hirsieru
Apr 6, 2025
Ion “Nelu” Hirsieru, age 73, of Canton, OH and recently Chandler, AZ passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Bucharest, Romania on April 14, 1952. Nelu was a devoted husband and loving father. He lived his life and had no regrets. Patient, kind, and was never scared to take on new opportunities in life....
J'ron Miles
Apr 5, 2025
J'ron Miles, 24, was born in Harvey, Illinois and was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a deep affection for animals and often felt a strong connection with them. J'ron dreamed of becoming a dog breeder and was actively working on launching his own dog breeding business. Although he was quite introverted, he loved making others laugh...
Rita Mae Scrivner
Mar 30, 2025
Rita Mae Scrivner, a beloved mother, teacher, and community volunteer, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, met her husband while receiving a bachelor’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University. Rita dedicated her life to her husband Bob and raising two sons, teaching high school in her early years...
Alexandra Marie Lewis
Mar 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Alexandra Marie Lewis (Lexi) on March 28th, 2025, at the age of 42. She passed away peacefully, and was surrounded by loving family. She is survived by her husband, Joshua; her two children Charles and Olivia; her brother Chris Kanthak and sister-in-law Huyen Bui Kanthak; and parents Michael Hugh Kanthak and...
Daniel Conrad Mortensen
Mar 26, 2025
It is with loving memories that the family of Daniel Conrad Mortensen announces his passing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Patti, his sweetheart and wife, was faithfully by his side.
Dan was born in Tucson, Arizona on February 18, 1953 to Keith Conrad Mortensen and Johanne Marie Sorensen Mortensen. Their family moved to the East Valley early in his childhood.
Dan enjoyed...
Joan Patricia Leavy
Mar 21, 2025
Joan Patricia Leavy was born April 27th, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, to her loving parents Ann and Anthony Leavy. Joan had always been a free spirit, unshackled by societal standards. She could win just about anybody over. She was gracefully charismatic and carried the essence of love and joy with her wherever she went. There is no doubt that...
Sharon Arlene King
Mar 19, 2025
Sharon Arlene King, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was 75 years old.
Sharon was born on June 14, 1949, at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to Harris and Afton Robinson. She shared a special bond with her...
Robert Denhardt
Mar 19, 2025
Dr. Robert Denhardt died on March 19, 2025, in Chandler, AZ.
Bob was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Though decades away from his Southern home had all but eliminated his accent, his genteel nature endured, as did his love of thoroughbreds, grits, barbecue, and libations on the veranda. He was a gentle, kind man, possessed with an easy manner...
Garrison "Gary" L. Smith
Mar 17, 2025
Gary was born on August 27, 1948, the hottest day of the year in Toledo, Ohio. During his youth, he and his younger brother, Jay, were sports oriented but hooked on baseball. Gary played baseball from youth through Wilmington HS (Conference Champions) and continued at Eastern Illinois University. His favorite sports teams were the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Lions,...
Ricky Lane Shumway
Mar 17, 2025
Ricky Lane Shumway, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 in Gilbert, Arizona from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
He was born in Mesa, Arizona and lived a life filled with humor, music, dance and friendships.
Rick, as he preferred to be called, cherished memories of playing trombone in the Tempe High School band and jazz band, touring with the Brigham...
Margaret Elizabeth Quinn
Mar 17, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth “Penny” Quinn passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on March 17, 2025.
Penny was born on November 16, 1934, to Margaret and Charles Reamer in Chicago, Illinois. Fourteen months later, along came her twin sisters Joyce Brach and Joanne Brogan. Penny attended St. Ethelreda School and Mercy High School (Class of ’52) on Chicago’s South Side before...
Manuel Espinoza
Mar 17, 2025
Manuel “Manny” Espinoza, a lifelong Chandler resident, passed away in his home suddenly on March 17, 2025, at the age of 48.
Manuel is survived by his 6 siblings; Luis, Lorraine, Liliana, Enrique, Saul and Raquel, his 9 nieces and nephews; Tanner, Samantha, Wesley, Isabel, Tyler, Savannah, Sierra, Sienna, and Michael and 4 great nieces and nephews; Grayson, Maverick, Ella, and...
Richard J. Ciaccio
Mar 17, 2025
Richard J. Ciaccio, 81 years of age, passed away in Chandler, Arizona on March 17, 2025 with his wife Irene, of 55 years, and son Michael by his side.
Richard was born in Cornwall, New York on May 6, 1943 and resided in Newburgh, New York till 1969, where he moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University (ASU). Before leaving...
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