Obituaries

On March 31st, 2023, Thomas Jeffrey Strom (Tom Strom), loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Nephew, and Cousin, passed away in Phoenix, AZ. Tom Strom was born on April 14, 1994 in Rochester, NY and baptized on July 3, 1994 in Geneseo, NY. Tom attended Notre Dame Preparatory School in Scottsdale, AZ and was trained in USMC Electro-Optical Repair at Fort...

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Vela and Rojas families announce the passing of our kind, brave and loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend. After a fearless battle with ALS, Stephanie Vela Rojas, 49, of Raleigh North Carolina ascended with our heavenly Father on March 17, 2023.Stephanie was born to Esteban and Joyce Vela on July 9, 1973, in...

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Rudolph (Rudy, Arturo, Gordo) Arthur Duarte loving Son, Brother, Father, and Uncle passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 54.Rudolph Arthur Duarte was born on December 16, 1968, in Phoenix, AZ to Rosemary Loya (Duarte). He attended Edison Elementary School and spent his high school years at North High School.Rudy had a...

Julienne (Johnson) McElhaney graduated this Earth life on Monday, March 20thsurrounded by her loving children. She is among angels now in Heaven, but she was a true angel on Earth.She spent her life tirelessly serving others and being a light that shined ever-so brightly. Everyone who ever knew her was blessed by her kindness, her charity, her love of Christ,...

Natalie Grace Killmon of Chandler, AZ graced our lives for 40 years until her untimely passing on March 8th. Born on June 23rd of 1982, to Diane Williford of Farmville, NC and Doil Killmon (Victoria) of Ayden/Morehead City, NC. Natalie was a force of personality to be reckoned with from a very early age. With a rarely unmatched passion for...

Franklin Junior Rowe passed away at his Gilbert home surrounded by his loving family.Franklin was born in Black Oak, Arkansas to Curtis and Sybil Rowe. At the age of 13 his family moved to Arizona where Franklin lived out his life in Gilbert.In 1962 he married his sweetheart Anita on his 18thbirthday and remained happily married to her until her...

Bradley “Brad” Parins of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed away Wednesday evening after a short and courageous battle with Leukemia.Brad was born on Christmas Day, 1958, to parents Peter and Betty Parins. He met the love of his life, Sue, during a mutual outing. On May 8, 2004, Brad and Sue were wed. He spent over 20 years serving his...

John Wayne Mercure, age 80, of Chandler, AZ, passed away with his family at his side, on Thursday, February 16th, 2023.  He was born on January 8th, 1943, in Pueblo Colorado, to John Mercure and Julia Gould Mercure.  After spending his first years in Richmond, California, his family settled in Alamosa, Colorado.  He attended Alamosa High School, where he excelled...

Dennis John Dobson, a 3rdgeneration of the original Dobson pioneering family of the Salt River Valley, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, at the age of 80 in Gilbert, Arizona with family members by his side.  He was born on May 14, 1942, in Phoenix, Arizona to Earl and Eileen Dobson.  He grew up in Chandler, Arizona, graduated from...

Dorothy Porter2/4/1933 – 2/26/2023“Dort” was born in Wilmot, South Dakota, the youngest daughter of Russell and Agnes Jorgensen. She experienced the hardships of the dust bowl at a young age and at 6 years old moved with her mother and older brother Bill and sister Norma to Davenport Iowa to join her father, aunts and uncles in search of a...

Constance (Vehe) Simopassed away on 2/25/23. She was born 3/4/52 in Chicago, Illinois. Connie is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth Vehe and daughter Kathryn Simo. She is survived by daughters Adriane Miles (Jonathan), Michelle Simo, granddaughter Addison Miles, and brothers Robert Vehe (Cher) and Richard Vehe (Cyndi). Also, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Connie will be...

Marjorie Irene HawkinsOn February 17, 2023, at 5:55 PM, Marjorie Irene Hawkins losther battle with neuroendocrine cancer andrejoined her heavenly family and earned her wings.Marjorie was born March 24, 1948, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania to George Cole and Jareene Novak.They moved to Arizona in 1955, where she attended Mesa High School.Marjorie had an extremely hard childhood growing up and was determined...

Michael P.GreeneMichael Greene 45, of Chandler, AZ passed away on February 16, 2023, in Hospice of the Valley surrounded by family and friends.Michael achieved the rank of Sergeant during his tour in the U.S. Marine Corps. The Corps was his great passion, following in the footsteps of his father.He enjoyed being outdoors 4-wheeling and shooting with his dad. Another joy...

Jean Fong Ngunexpectedly passed away on February 17, 2023, surrounded by family.  She was born on August 8, 1949, in Canton, China to Dick and Ming Ong.She will be remembered for her love and passion for teaching.  Until the end she had dedicated her life to her family.Her memory will be carried on by her loving husband of 49 years,...

On the evening of Feb 11, 2023, John Maurice Rainey 84 of Chandler, AZ died.  John was born April 30, 1938, to Frank and Elizabeth (Patterson) Rainey in Pittsburgh, PA.As a young man, John served in the US Navy for nine years as a parachute rigger and did have a pilot requiring the use of his chute.  In 1964 he...

Jean Celestine Scheufler (Hager), 96, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, died peacefully on January 13, 2023, at Inspirations of Tempe in Tempe, Arizona. In 1961, she and her husband, Charles Scheufler, moved from their farm in Belpre, Kansas, to Chandler, Arizona. Jean earned her bachelor’s degree at Fort Hays State College in Kansas and her master’s degree at Arizona State University....

Roberta Ann Wickof Chandler, AZ passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, after a series of strokes and associated health complications.  She was 76. Her family was at her bedside.  Roberta is survived by her husband James Arthur Wick, son James Matthew Wick of Chandler AZ, daughter Melissa Ann Gresham (Doug) of Portland OR, grandsons Kyle Robert and Ryan James...

Edward A. RobertsSurrounded by family at his home in Chandler, AZ, Edward A. Roberts passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was 85 years old.Born in Irvington, NJ to Samuel and Marie (Kurz) Roberts, Ed lived for many years in Irvington, Union, Clark, and Madison, NJ before settling full time in Chandler, AZ in 1999.Ed enlisted and proudly served his...

Sylvia Ann Lopez Hantlapassed away on January 10, 2023.Sylvia was a native Arizonan, born in Phoenix to Ernesto and Violonda Duarte Lopez on October 19,1948.She graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S and M.S. in Communications and taught Communications courses there.Sylvia worked for Rio Salado College, Scottsdale Community College, Phoenix College, and served Maricopa Community College District in a...

TSgt. Lawrence (Larry) OrbanOn Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Larry Allen Orban, a beloved husband, passed peacefully in his home. He was 79. Larry was born on January 17, 1944, in Rodgers City, Michigan to Florian and Verna (Lois) Orban. He served his country in the U.S. Airforce for 17-1/2 years. During his service he met his wife Mary Lucille (Casias)...