Obituaries

Obituaries

Juan Apolinar Rendon

Juan Apolinar Rendon

Feb 10, 2024

Juan Apolinar Rendon, a dedicated husband, father, brother, and son, has passed away at the age of 89. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. 

 

Born on September 23, 1934, in Laredo, Texas, Juan was the son of Florencio Jr. and Margarita Rendon. After graduating from high school, Juan served his country with honor and distinction as...

John Patrick Ryan

John Patrick Ryan

Feb 6, 2024

John Patrick Ryan passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at the age of 64 years old after a courageous battle with cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, John managed his illness with strength and grace. On his final day, he was surrounded by his loving family, who he adored more than anything else in the...

Gloria Ann Snyder

Gloria Ann Snyder

Feb 4, 2024

Gloria Ann Snyder passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1934 in Menominee, Michigan, and attended high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After graduation, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she attended college and was later employed in sales and modeling. While there she met and married her husband Dwight Snyder in 1955. They...

Cassandra Lynn Barrieau

Cassandra Lynn Barrieau

Feb 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of Cassandra Lynn Barrieau



Cassandra Lynn Barrieau, a devoted mother, beloved aunt, cherished sister, and retired Registered Nurse, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024. Born in Missouri, Cassandra spent the majority of her life in Arizona, leaving a lasting mark on the hearts of those who knew and loved her.  Cassandra proudly served her country in the...

Ramon E. Stone

Ramon E. Stone

Feb 2, 2024

Ramon (Ray) E. Stone, 83, of Maricopa, AZ died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Chandler Regional

Hospital. He was born October 21, 1940, in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Byron Franklin Stone and

Mabel Mae (Sweeney) Symmonds. He married Hallie Heberling in 1962 and later married Susan A.

Brown in 1980.

 

Ray is survived by his wife; Brother (Jim Stone); two children, Sabre Wedeking...

Dr. Edward "Ed" William Galapeaux

Dr. Edward "Ed" William Galapeaux

Jan 30, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we are writing of the passing of Ed Galapeaux on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Honor Health Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ. Ed was the son of Dr. Edward Albert Galapeaux and Margaret “Peggy” Lister Galapeaux of Chicago. He was 81 at his passing.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Galapeaux Lake of Scottsdale,...

Ron Wettels

Ron Wettels

Jan 30, 2024

Ron Wettels, Age 70, of Maricopa, AZ passed away unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024 at Chandler Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.   Ron was born August 8, 1953 to Shirley Wettels ( Letourneau) in Grand Rapids, MN and adopted by Harold (Bud) Wettels.  He grew up in Minnesota and North Dakota with his brother Steve and sisters...

Anthony "Andy" Burnett

Anthony "Andy" Burnett

Jan 29, 2024

Anthony “Andy” Burnett was born on November 23, 1965, to James Nathan and Emma Jean Burnett. “Andy” (what his father started calling him) was the last bundle of joy to join the Burnett family. Andy was proceeded in death by an older sister Andrea Kay. Andy grew up with his parents and three siblings on Colorado Street in the historic...

Joanne Irene Fitzgerald

Joanne Irene Fitzgerald

Jan 29, 2024

Joanne Irene Fitzgerald (Nee: LaPapa) of Maricopa, Arizona passed away peacefully January 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She and her husband, Roger, first made their home in Chicago, then later moved to the suburbs including Alsip, Evergreen Park, and finally Elburn, Illinois to raise their children. Joanne and Roger moved...

George Marsh

George Marsh

Jan 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we are writing of the passing of George Marsh on January 26th, 2024. George was born into and spent his early years on the family cotton farm in Casa Grande, Arizona. During his youth in Casa Grande, George exceled at school sports, where he led his football team to a State Championship in 1951. While...

Robert (Bob) Calvin Power

Robert (Bob) Calvin Power

Jan 26, 2024

Bob Power passed away January 26, 2024 at the Dobson Home Hospice of the Valley.  Bob was the son of Wilbur and Louise (Ross) Power. He was born March 24, 1945 at the Tempe Clinic Hospital (now called St. Luke’s Hospital).  Bob is survived by three of his four children, Robyn Power, Robert Power II, and Erin Pottberg and five...

Phillip Wheatley

Phillip Wheatley

Jan 25, 2024

Byron Phillip Wheatley “Phil” was born December 1, 1959 in Ajo, Arizona to Richard Larey Wheatley and Elenor Greene. He was their third child and baby brother to Sherre Snesko (John) and Ellen Whitcomb (Bear). Phil loved life and lived it to its fullest. Over his life Phil lived in Arizona, California, Illinois, Virginia and then returned to settle in...

Taylor Glenn Stithem

Taylor Glenn Stithem

Jan 18, 2024

Taylor Glenn Stithem, 32, Born October 1, 1991 in Phoenix, AZ suddenly passed away January 18, 2024 in Chandler, AZ. He was married to Sara Stithem for only 10 months, unfortunately they passed together.

Taylor was born and raised in Arizona, graduating from Corona Del Sol High School in 2010. He was a hard working family man and gamer. He enjoyed...

Judy Thayer

Judy Thayer

Jan 18, 2024

Judy (Musgrove) Thayer went to be with Jesus at 79 years on January 18, 2024 at 4:50 pm in Chandler, AZ. She was born on April 15, 1944 in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was one of three children. Judy married Bill Thayer on January 18, 1964. They had two children, Dawn Lenz and Bill Thayer. 

 

Judy and Bill moved to Arizona...

Sidney Paul Mulherin

Sidney Paul Mulherin

Jan 16, 2024

Sidney Paul Mulherin, beloved son of Doris and Allen Allred, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona. Born on September 22, 1945, Sidney lived a rich and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of those around him.

Sidney's career spanned several esteemed companies, including Motorola, Sea Ray boats, and Home Depot. With dedication and a strong work ethic, he...

DeVar J. Brown

DeVar J. Brown

Jan 15, 2024

DeVar J Brown, 88, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, in his Phoenix home, with members of his family in attendance.

DeVar was born March 30, 1935, in Central, Arizona, to Woodrow J and Mary Lofgreen Brown.  He grew up in Thatcher, where he attended elementary school, high school, and Eastern Arizona Junior College.  After graduating from EAJC he spent...

Curtis Michael Morales

Curtis Michael Morales

Jan 14, 2024

 

Curtis “Curt” Michael Morales was born on October 31, 1951 in San Francisco, CA. He made his departure from this earth on January 14, 2024, at the age of 72, due to unexpected complications from surgery after what started as a minor ailment.

 

Curt is survived by his loving wife, Laura and her daughter Hailee, his children...

Charles "Skip" Petry

Charles "Skip" Petry

Jan 13, 2024

Charles “Skip” Petry, 68, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on January 13, 2024, after complications from pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in the late evening hours on December 31, 1955, to Russell and Olwen Petry, Charles came into the world with a peaceful and gentle spirit in Elmhurst, Illinois. When Skip was almost 2 years old, he and his family...

Paul Alan Brent

Paul Alan Brent

Jan 9, 2024

 

In Loving Memory of

 

Paul Alan Brent

 

January 6th, 1969 - January 9th, 2024

 

 

Our dearest Paul Alan Brent began his next journey on January 9, 2024. Paul was a proud husband, a father to five girls, a grandfather to three boys, a son, a brother, and a friend.

 

Paul’s larger-than-life playfulness and his...

Marie Ann Thompson

Marie Ann Thompson

Jan 8, 2024

Marie Ann (Warrick) Thompson born June 29th,  1944 in Blythe, California, passed away peacefully at the age of 79.  Marie married the love of her life, Don Thompson in 1959, and they lived in Chandler for 64 years.

   

Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She had two children Bret (Pam) Thompson and Lori (Keith) Hedges;...