Obituaries

Obituaries

Roy Edward Dossey, SR.

Roy Edward Dossey, SR.

Nov 21, 2024

Roy Edward Dossey, SR.

87 of Chandler, AZ, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, coach, mentor, race car driver, businessman and friend to all that knew him passed away peacefully on November 21st, 2024, surrounded by family.

A 2nd generation Arizonan, Roy was born October 27th, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona to Ed and Lorraine Dossey. 

Roy was the oldest of four...

Mark John Huggett

Mark John Huggett

Nov 18, 2024

Mark John Huggett, born on October 21, 1964 in Flint, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 18, 2024, in Gilbert, AZ. He was a devoted father to his 3 children and a loving companion to his dog, Belle.

Mark had a varied career, beginning as a pilot before transitioning to a sales representative and, more recently, a truck...

Joan Carl

Joan Carl

Nov 18, 2024

Joan Carl

October 10, 1944 – November 18, 2024

Joan Carl, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on October 10, 1944, Joan devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her passions, leaving a legacy of kindness, strength, and love.

A skilled hairdresser and talented pianist, Joan shared her...

Carson Grant Garner

Carson Grant Garner

Nov 14, 2024

Carson Grant Garner was born on March 16, 2000 at 8:38 am. He was called back to Heaven on November 14, 2024. He is a wonderful son and friend to everyone who met him. 

He is survived by his father Todd E. Garner(wife Jacqueline); his mother Kimberly M. (Wygal) O'Neil (husband Dr. James W.O'Neil); grandmother Beverly A. Grant-Wygal and grandfather Thomas...

Juana "Jenny" Hernandez

Juana "Jenny" Hernandez

Nov 14, 2024

Juana “Jenny” Hernandez, was born March 18, 1945 in Globe, Arizona and passed peacefully November 14th, 2024. She was 79 years old.

Jenny was the daughter of Juan and Maltilde Tapia, she was the fourth of five children. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Luis Hernandez, and her three children, Cecilia, Luis Angel, and Leticia. Jenny is also...

Judy Ann Golladay

Judy Ann Golladay

Nov 13, 2024

Judy Ann Golladay, a beacon of laugher and love that brightened our lives. Born on March 13, 1949, this remarkable woman left us on November 13, 2024. Her infectious spirit and enduring lessons continue to live on with all who were privileged to know her. 

Judy is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Terry Golladay; her sister, Janet Garner;...

Michael Roger Hegland

Michael Roger Hegland

Nov 13, 2024

Michael Roger Hegland moved on to sing the next verse of his life on November 13, 2024 in Chandler, Arizona with family at his side. 

Michael was born February 11, 1956, to Roger and Shirley Hegland of rural Moorhead. Mike’s family’s farm included their grandparents’ home too. At an early age Mike engaged in farming operations along with his sisters. There...

Josie B. Gonzales

Josie B. Gonzales

Nov 12, 2024

Chepina or Momzy known to us all was one of a kind. The brightest light to brighten any room she walked in. The enormous amount of love she had to give, the laugh you could hear a million miles away, the endless stories, the meals cooked with love, the tight hugs, are all ways to describe our precious Momzy or...

Becky Escandon Marquez

Becky Escandon Marquez

Nov 7, 2024

Becky Escandon Marquez, 78, of Chandler, Arizona entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.

She was born in Chandler, Arizona on September 17th, 1946, to Eleazar Escandon and Jesus “Chuey” Escandon (Orozco). Becky lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. She was known for her wild personality, gentle demeanor and unwavering generosity.

She was a loving devoted wife of...

Drew Stephen Kimball

Drew Stephen Kimball

Nov 5, 2024

Drew Stephen Kimball was born May 20, 1980, in Long Beach, California, to Jeff and Tracy Kimball, and died with his 12-year-old son, Grahm, on November 5, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his son, Braden; his grandparents, Sy and Betty Kimball and Stephen Roger Slack; and niece, Rylee Ann Kimball. He is survived by his...

Grahm Bentley Kimball

Grahm Bentley Kimball

Nov 5, 2024

Grahm Bentley Kimball was born in Gilbert, Arizona, on June 23, 2012, and passed away, alongside his father, Drew Kimball, in a tragic plane crash on November 5, 2024. Grahm is survived by his loving mother, Tanya Kimball; his sister, Hallie Wilcock (Tex Wilcock); his brother, Jack Kimball; and his grandparents, Jeff and Tracy Kimball, and John and Tammy Myers....

Alfredo De La Cruz

Alfredo De La Cruz

Oct 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Alfredo De La Cruz

Alfredo De La Cruz, 65, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his beloved children. A native of Arizona, Al was born on November 5, 1958, in Tempe, AZ, to Alfredo De La Cruz Sr. and Rosita Lopez.

Al is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Armando Lopez and Pedro...

Quent Dowen Bruce

Quent Dowen Bruce

Oct 25, 2024

In Loving Memory ofQuent Dowen Bruce

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Quent Dowen Bruce, a beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend, who left us unexpectedly on October 25th, 2024 at the age of 55. Though he battled health challenges for the past 11-12 years, he faced each day with resilience, bolstered by the love...

Bernadine Frances Spallas

Bernadine Frances Spallas

Oct 24, 2024

Bernadine Frances Spallas, 97, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away October 24, 2024.

Bernadine Frances Yellen was born February 19, 1927, in Plymouth, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Slovenian immigrants Franc and Ivana Tajnikar Yellen. She was the youngest of her siblings, Frank, Zita, Louis, Rudy, and Adeline. Growing up during the Great Depression, she knew the importance of the things...

Ruben Damian

Ruben Damian

Oct 23, 2024

Ruben Damian was born in San Nicolas De Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on March 16, 1940 and peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024. He was 84 years old.  

Ruben is the son of Julio and Petra Damian. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth, and his four children,...

Esther M. Golding

Esther M. Golding

Oct 22, 2024

Prophetess Esther M. Golding transitioned to eternal life in the early morning hours of October 22, 2024. Known for her loving kindness and great spiritual gifts, she will be greatly missed by her family and all those she ministered to.

Esther Melody Brooks was born on May 5, 1963, in Ogden, Utah. Esther was the fifth child of Frank and Oretha...

Rosalinda Campos de Ruiz

Rosalinda Campos de Ruiz

Oct 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rosalinda Campos de Ruiz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who left us on October 19, 2024 at the age of 65. 

Born on June 21, 1959 in Nuevo León, Mexico, Rosalinda was a loving and devoted mother, known for her unwavering love, wisdom, and strength. She spent her life...

Charles William "Bill" Day

Charles William "Bill" Day

Oct 18, 2024

Charles William “Bill” Day passed away on October 18th, 2024. 

Bill was born on October 13th, 1939, to parents Charles and Bernice Day in Gillette, Wyoming and lived a vibrant life marked by his love of family and active engagement in a variety of interests. While attending high school in Edgemont, South Dakota, Bill met the love of his life, Brenda...

Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth

Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth

Oct 18, 2024

With heartfelt gratitude to God for giving us such a wonderful mother, we are saddened to announce the passing of Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth on October 18, 2024. She peacefully passed from this mortal realm with family by her side.

Naomi was born February 12, 1934, to Nat and Ileen Hoopes in Thatcher, AZ. She was the oldest of four children, and...

Alejandro Patrick Briones

Alejandro Patrick Briones

Oct 14, 2024

Alejandro Patrick Briones

December 1, 2001 – October 14, 2024 

For 22 beautiful years, Alejandro Patrick Briones loved and supported us with his presence in our lives. Now, his absence is deafening and palpable and has created a void. We will now endeavor to move forward, day by day, in order to honor his legacy. 

Alex accepted people as they came; his empathetic...