Obituaries

Obituaries

Clemente N. Torres

Clemente N. Torres

Jan 31, 2025

Clemente N. Torres made his way to Chandler, Arizona from Texas in 1952, accompanied by his wife, Anita Camarillo Torres, and their firstborn child, Anita Torres. Together, they built a life that spanned more than 70 years of marriage and the raising of ten children. Nine girls and one son! Sadly, Clemente’s beloved wife, Anita, passed away just four months...

Kothandaraman Sivasankaran

Kothandaraman Sivasankaran

Jan 28, 2025

Kothandaraman Sivasankaran passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 82. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Kothandaraman was a man of remarkable integrity, known for his hard work, kindness, and unconditional love. Born in a small village in India, he moved to Chennai as a young man. He built a successful career, retiring...

Shirley T. White

Shirley T. White

Jan 23, 2025

Commemorating

The Loving Memory of

Mother Shirley T. White

Sunrise: December 7, 1935 Sunset: January 23, 2025 

ServicesFebruary 21, 2025 Visitation, 6:00PM-8:00PMWhitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225 February 22, 2025 Funeral, 10:00AM Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 473 S. Colorado St, Chandler, AZ 85225Officiating: Pastor Thomas E. Wiggins 

Obituary

"A life Well Lived"

Mother Shirley T. White was born to Estella Purify and...

Mary T. Hovanec

Mary T. Hovanec

Jan 20, 2025

Mary T. Hovanec passed away on January 20, 2025. She was born June 24, 1941 to Augusta and William Frey in Chicago, IL. 

Mary spent her entire 37 year career in various positions at Harris Bank in Chicago where she met her husband, Frank Hovanec. Upon their retirement, Mary and Frank moved to Sun Lakes, AZ where Mary became a very...

Rogelio Cortez

Rogelio Cortez

Jan 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rogelio Cortez, born on March 3, 1975, who passed away on January 20, 2025. A devoted father, husband, brother, and son, he was known for his kindness, intelligence, and wonderful sense of humor. A dedicated engineer, he approached life with a methodical mindset and had an unwavering love for spreadsheets, second only to his love of...

Norman Sanford Sulzbach

Norman Sanford Sulzbach

Jan 19, 2025

Norman Sanford Sulzbach, aged 89, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Chandler, AZ. Norman was born on July 8, 1935, and raised on a farm in Alliance, NE. He and his wife Jean moved to Riverton, Wyoming in 1968 where they purchased 40 acres that remain with his family. He worked in the oilfields for 30+ years while maintaining...

Valentin Xavier Noriega

Valentin Xavier Noriega

Jan 16, 2025

Today we sadly announce the passing of Valentin X. Noriega, better known to friends and family as "Tin".

Tin was struggling to overcome some of life's hurdles. It seemed to him that when he took a step forward, he was pulled 2 steps back.

Tin is at peace. The suffering he experienced during his time on earth is gone and he is...

Julia Anne Mugrage

Julia Anne Mugrage

Jan 14, 2025

Julia Anne Mugrage, born June 13, 1928, in Bloomington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 96. She was the beloved daughter of Julia (Walsh) Gehrt and Fred Gehrt.

A graduate of Normal High School, Julia married Donald Forrest Mugrage on December 20, 1947, in Bloomington, Illinois. Together, they built a life filled...

Alaine B White

Alaine B White

Jan 12, 2025

Alaine B. White, a beloved mother, stepmother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 3, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Carl and Elvira Burkhardt.  Alaine's life was a filled with love, compassion, and service to her community.

Alaine's education began at Mentor High School, followed by her graduation from Jane...

Xavier Campas

Xavier Campas

Jan 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Xavier Campas. A loving and devoted father who left us on January 12, 2025 at the young age of 24. He will be deeply missed by his three children and family.

Xavier was known for his infectious smile and unwavering love for his children. Despite the fact that he had a tough childhood,...

Elise (Posy) Woodcock Pettigrew

Elise (Posy) Woodcock Pettigrew

Jan 11, 2025

With a heavy heart, we announce the sudden passing of Posy Pettigrew (78) on January 11, 2025. She succumbed to an acute case of Type A flu and left her worldly place quietly while among family. We cherished having known her, enjoyed her laugh and experienced a person gifted in interacting with people of all walks, having fun, and giving...

Edward Joseph Farrow

Edward Joseph Farrow

Jan 10, 2025

Edward was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed peacefully at Chandler Memorial Hospital in Chandler, Arizona. He is survived by his three sons, Christopher, Eric, and Scott; his grandson Logan; his sisters Evelyn, Theresa, Helen, Joan and Tina; his brothers Steve, Charlie, Sam, and Rob; and countless nieces, nephews and their own children. Edward was preceded in...

Jeremy Lynn Naley

Jeremy Lynn Naley

Jan 9, 2025

Our beloved Jeremy Lynn Naley of Chandler, AZ. unexpectedly left us on January 9th, 2025 at the age of 42.  

He was a beacon of unwavering kindness and friendship. He left an incredible mark on the hearts all who knew him. 

Jeremy was born on June 4th, 1982 in Longmont, Colorado to Carl Naley and Mary Spragg. 

Jeremy graduated from Santa Rita...

Lance McClure

Lance McClure

Jan 9, 2025

Lance McClure, beloved husband to Ellen, father to Carrie (Jaquiery), Marcie, and Andy, grandfather to seven, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2025. He was 76. Lance spent his childhood in Tucson, Arizona, graduating from Rincon HS in 1966. He then joined the Navy and served honorably for four years as an aircraft electrician. He married his wife Ellen in...

Terrance Lloyd Kilbreath

Terrance Lloyd Kilbreath

Jan 8, 2025

Terrance Lloyd Kilbreath, “Terry,” loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on January 8, 2025, with his wife, Janice, by his side.

Terry was born July 31, 1943, in Vancouver, Canada. He grew up in Anacortes, Washington with his parents, Irvine and Kay Kilbreath, and sister, Lynn (Collson). Terry graduated from Anacortes High School in 1961, then attended Skagit Valley Community...

Ilene Charlotte Joseph

Ilene Charlotte Joseph

Jan 7, 2025

Ilene Charlotte Joseph, born on February 15, 1953, in Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona. She was 71 years old.

Ilene spent her early years in Sacramento before moving to Roseville, California, where she attended Roseville High School. In 2008, she relocated to Chandler, Arizona, where she spent the remainder of her life.

A devoted mother...

Marvin Lee Tahmahkera

Marvin Lee Tahmahkera

Jan 7, 2025

Marvin Lee “Key Wolf” Tahmahkera was born September 10, 1933 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was called home January 7, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona, peacefully surrounded by family and some new friends. 

Marvin is survived by his son, Marvin Tahmahkera Jr, daughters Susan Tahmahkera and Jewel Rhodes, brother Garrison Tahmahkera and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Marvin was raised in Walters, Oklahoma...

David Newton Neal

David Newton Neal

Jan 6, 2025

David Neal (90) of Tempe, Arizona passed away at home on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Christine and 4 of their children Terry (Luellen), Stuart (Michele), Kirk, Jeff (Evie); 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren his older sister Nelda, his brother Tommy and his younger sisters Dorothy, Juanita and Alice. He is...

Katherine D Kretsedemas

Katherine D Kretsedemas

Jan 5, 2025

On the eve of Theophany—January 5th, 2025—our sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Katherine D. Kretsedemas, reposed in the Lord. She was 93 years old and reposed peacefully surrounded by family. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Demetrios N. Kretsedemas, in 2020. In life, they were blessed with 61 years of marriage, 4 children, 7 grandchildren, and...

Michael John Roberts

Michael John Roberts

Jan 3, 2025

Michael John Roberts was born at Boston’s Chelsea Naval Hospital on January 2, 1960. He peacefully passed away on January 3, 2025. 

He is preceded by his mother, Carol S. Roberts, father, Thomas S. Roberts, Sr. and youngest brother, James D. Roberts. 

He is survived by sisters, Suzan J. Bawolek and Cynthia R. Newman and brother Thomas S Roberts Jr. along with...