Obituaries
Bruce Maynard Gunderson
Mar 5, 2026
Bruce M. Gunderson of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away on March 5 ,2026 at the age of 85. Bruce was born on September 10, 1940 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Harold and Hannah.
Harold and Hannah moved with their 12 children to Ohio where Bruce graduated and joined the Navy. Bruce was stationed in Hawaii. Bruce married the love of his...
Sarah Elizabeth Gilchrist
Mar 1, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Gilchrist, whose indelible gift was caring for others, passed away March 1, 2026, at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Arizona after a sudden illness. She was 44.
Sarah was born to Connie (Dykema) Fields and Doug Gilchrist on September 19, 1981, in Rock Springs, WY. As the couple’s first child, she was a solo act with an adoring fan...
Emma Lee Zillich
Feb 28, 2026
Emma Lee Zillich passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on February 28, 2026. Family and friends celebrated Emma’s 96th birthday two days prior.
Emma’s love for her four children and nine grandchildren was always the central focus of her life. She was born into a Baptist family of ministers in North Carolina and joined the Presbyterian church...
Janet Faye Cooper McWilliams
Feb 27, 2026
Janet Faye Cooper McWilliams
Janet Faye Cooper McWilliams passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at her home in Show Low, Arizona, at the age of 64.
Janet was born on September 12, 1961, at Southside Hospital in Mesa, Arizona, to Calvin and Anna Faye Cooper. She grew up in Mesa as the youngest of seven children.
On June 23, 1978, Janet married...
James Allen Machemehl
Feb 27, 2026
This is to convey the sad news that James “Jim” Allen Machemehl passed away at the age of 83 in Chandler, Arizona on February 27, 2026. Jim is survived by his wife Mary Doyle, stepson Tom Weber and his wife Karen and their children, his sister Rosemary Youngblood, nephews Hale and Reed Youngblood, and niece Pam Helmly.
Jim, (Jimmy to his...
David Loren Nelson
Feb 23, 2026
David Loren Nelson, 69, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona.Born on December 6, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, he moved to Silver City, New Mexico, in his high school years and graduated from Silver High School in 1975. He attended college at the University of New Mexico and graduated with a...
Rudolph Montano Martinez
Feb 18, 2026
Rudolph Montano Martinez, lovingly known as “Rudy” Martinez, and affectionately called “Tata Rudy,” passed away on February 18, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 77.
Rudy was born on August 21, 1948, in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, to Daniel and Alicia Martinez. He attended Chandler High School and went on to build a lifelong career in construction as...
Patricia B Hoel
Feb 17, 2026
Patricia B. Hoel, was born on March 17, 1928, in Fort Lee/Englewood, New Jersey, on St. Patrick's day. This was also during the early construction of the George Washington Bridge. She passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Apache Junction, Arizona, exactly one month before her 98th birthday.
Pat's life was rich with family, grounded in her commitment as a...
Ballard T White
Feb 15, 2026
Ballard T. White completed his assignment on earth on Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, three days after his 93rd birthday.
Ballard was born on February 12, 1933, to Reita Luvilla Thurman White and Mondell P. White in Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming. After having lived briefly in Afton and Evanston, Wyoming, the family moved to Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah where Ballard...
Charles Austin Parvin
Feb 13, 2026
Charles Austin Parvin, 71, was born on May 23, 1954, in Miami, Florida, with his twin sister. He passed away on February 13, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, following a long illness.
Charles served as a police officer in Miami and Miami Shores, Florida, before continuing his career with the Greeley, Colorado Police Department. Later, he transitioned into private contracting work. He...
Jo Ann Lerma
Feb 11, 2026
Jo Ann Lerma (Tejada), 84, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Jo Ann was born on October 31, 1941, in Portales, New Mexico, and was raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The oldest of seven children, she developed a strong sense of family and responsibility that remained with her throughout her life. She graduated from New...
Barbara Ann Wilson
Feb 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Wilson (93) left us on February 10, 2026 to be with her beloved husband, Wallace A Wilson (Wally), who passed in August of 1990.
She was born Barbara Ann Kemp on July 24th, 1932 to Daisy Mae & Victor Alvin Kemp in Colton California. She has been nearly a life long Arizona resident as she was brought to Arizona...
Christine Ann Wilson
Feb 9, 2026
Christine Ann Wilson, born October 3, 1966, in Wilmington, Delaware, entered Heaven on February 9, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona.A loving wife, devoted mother, and guiding heart of her family, Christine passed away unexpectedly. While her loss is deeply felt, her family finds comfort knowing she is now free from pain and reunited with loved ones who went before her —...
David Lee Theobauld
Feb 7, 2026
David Theobauld, a man whose life journey spanned continents and cultures, passed away peacefully in Chandler, Arizona, on February 7, 2026. He was 86 years old. Born on November 3, 1939, in the quiet community of Fort Morgan, Colorado, David’s early years in the American Midwest instilled in him a sense of duty and a curiosity about the world that...
Terry Leigh Howard
Feb 6, 2026
Terry Leigh Howard passed away on February 6, 2026 at Chandler (Arizona) Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
Terry was born in Seattle, Washington on February 12, 1946 to Terry Jay and Louise (Boster) Howard. Terry will be remembered for loving his children and grandchildren, his poodles, fishing with friends and family, RVing with the Puyallup Eagles Daffodil Roamers RV...
Jose Luis Villa
Feb 5, 2026
Jose Luis Villa, lovingly known as Louie, 83, of Chandler, Arizona, peacefully passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family.Louie was born on October 21, 1942, in Duncan, Arizona, to Lorenzo Dominguez Villa and Francesca Herrera Gonzales Villa. One of seven children, he is survived by his siblings Ernesto, Domingo, and Mary Lou. He is now reunited...
Theodore Paul Benner
Feb 5, 2026
Theodore Paul "Ted" Benner, a lifelong resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Phoenix at the age of 65.
Born on June 5, 1960, in Phoenix, he graduated from Moon Valley High School and went on to build a successful career as a real estate agent, serving the Phoenix area for 23 years. His knowledge of the...
Diane Jean Nelson
Feb 4, 2026
Diane Jean Nelson, 91, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1934, in San Jose, California, to Jean Katavich and Darrell Matutinovich.
Diane was the devoted wife of Robert Nelson, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. In her early years, Diane dedicated herself fully to her role as a housewife...
Michael Anthony Becerra (Duke)
Jan 29, 2026
Michael Anthony Becerra (Duke), age 53, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Michael was born on August 28, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sandra Herrera; his daughter, Jazmin Becerra; his father, Juan Arellano; and his siblings Rachel, Juanita, Tony, Xavier, Maria, David, Rene, Augustine, and JR. He...
Susann L. Van Allen Davis
Jan 28, 2026
Susann Lorraine Van Allen Davis, 67, of Chandler passed away on January 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Susann was born on July 19, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The first child of Joe Ray and Mary Ann (Smith) Van Allen. When she was three months old, they relocated to Queen Creek, Arizona where they raised their family along with her...
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