Obituaries

Maurine Tufts Jones, 82, of Tempe, AZ, died September 2, 2022 in Gilbert after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, born on May 4, 1940 in Lethbridge, Canada, she grew up in Barnwell and Tabor, Alberta, Canada. She attended BYU in Provo, Ut, where she met her husband, Delwin Jones, and they were married in the LDS Alberta, Canada Temple...

Miriam Lucy Goodman WhettonMiriam was born July 3, 1958 in Tucson Arizona, and passed away on August 26, 2022, in Gilbert, Arizona, with family by her side. She is survived by her husband, David, and their four daughters: Lindsay (Don) Elmer, Lucy (Aaron) Hansen, Kimberlee Krok, and Kiersten (Heath) Hart, and 19 grandchildren. She is also survived by seven siblings:...

Vickie Rae Houghton, 65 of Chandler, AZ passed away August 13th, 2022, at the Dobson Home-Hospice of the Valley. Vickie was born June 7th, 1957, to Doug & LaRaine Houghton. She graduated from Ellendale High School in 1975. Vickie went on to graduate in 1977 from North Dakota State of Science in Wahpeton, ND with an associate degree in medical...

When Knowing Matters…Ronald “Adam” Baldenegro, 38, earned his heavenly wings Saturday July 30, 2022, at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He was born December 9, 1983, in Mesa to Ron Baldenegro and Kimberly Sullivan.Adam was a faithful family man, always making it his mission to take care of everyone close to him even if he was the one in need....

Patricia Brock, 80, passed peacefully on August 28, 2022, at Parkland Memory Care in Chandler, Arizona.Patricia was born September 14th, 1941, in Scottsdale, Arizona to Jewell and Jennie Spurlock. She attended Maricopa schools and graduated as valedictorian of Maricopa High School in 1961. She attended Central Arizona College and Arizona State University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1975....

Frank Torres Jr.passed away on August 23,2022 surrounded by his family.Frank was born in Ontario, California on October 1st, 1930. Frank joined the Airforce in 1950 and served 4 years and was discharged as a staff sergeant. He was proud that he was the first Mexican American to fly in an F16 fighter jet.While stationed at Williams Airforce Base he...

Carolyn (Zautke) Gloewas born on a farm in Pierce, Nebraska to Leonard and Agnes (Buske) Zautke on November 6, 1943.  She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Pierce.  She attended all twelve years of school in the same building in Pierce graduating in 1962.  She married Darryl Gloe on September 1, 1963, and immediately...

Carolyn Ellsworth SchnepfElda Carolyn Ellsworth Schnepf, age 89, passed away on August 16, 2022.  During herlateryears, she predicted her cause of death would be TMB (“too many birthdays”), whichproved to be the case.  She was born July 3, 1933 in Mesa, Arizona to Donald and Margaret Ellsworth.Carolyn grew up in Queen Creek, Arizona, where she attended Queen Creek Elementary and...

Charles (Charlie) Bruce Brownof Sun Lakes passed away on Sunday, August 21.  He died peacefully at his home surrounded by family at the age of 88.Charlie was born in Osborne, Kansas on May 31, 1934 to Charlie and Nina Brown.  He attended school in Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa, IA. He graduated from Iowa State University in Engineering and attended law...

Carol Preston of Prescott, AZ found peace on August 6, 2022.  Carol and her husband, Robert (Bob) Preston resided in Prescott for the past 22 years.  She was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Laverl Bennett and Rex Dennis.  Carol was a realtor in UT, AZ and NV.  After retiring she gave...

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMargaret Olah Clark, age 91, of Arizona City, Arizona, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at home in the company of family.Margaret was born March 19, 1931, in Medayesbodzas, Hungary, to Gergely and Rozalia (Forgo) Olah. At the age of 17 she married an American soldier and moved to the United States, where she began a family and...

CHANDLER –Marie Gaumont, 98, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1923, in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. She was deeply loved and will be remembered by the many people she touched over the years. Marie is survived by her loving family, her daughter Catherine Brunning (Dennis) and son, Emil Gaumont (Susan), grandchildren Jonathan Sergi (Maria), Christina...

Rachel Hellewell Carlyonwas born on June 19, 1978, to Howard Kevin Hellewell and Beverly Fife Hellewell in Burley, Cassia, Idaho.She died August 4,2022,in their home in Chandler, Maricopa, Arizona.Rachel grew up in Burley. She attended schoolat DworshakElementary, Mountain View, Burley Junior High, and Burley High School.  She graduated in 1996. She then went to LDS Business College in Salt Lake...

In memory of Carol Viola HarlacherOctober 29, 1941 – July 13, 2022Carol Viola Harlacher passed away peacefully in her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona on July 13, 2022 after 8 decades of an eventful and experience-filled life’s journey. Carol had a passion for life and simply loved exploring new things.  Her penchant for traveling, growing roses, rescuing greyhounds, arts/crafts and...

Denise R. Carter, 56, died July 29, 2022 at Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, AZ with family by her side.   Denise was born in Rutland, Vermont on September 27, 1965 to Garth M. Carter and J. Susan (Briggs) Carter.   Affectionately known by either Denise, Niecie, Dee, or G.G. depending on who she was with, she spent her early years up...

Timothy James Kuzellwas born in San Diego, California on January 18,1981,the only sonto John and Cathy Kuzell. Tim, or TJ as he was called by his friends, grew up in Lake Los Angeles, Ca where he attended elementary school. He lovedto play youth footballandperformed some actingparts in commercials and PublicServiceAnnouncements.After school, he loved riding his bike andbeatinghis sistersat video games.He...

Frances Brandon Pickett, age 94, passed away on July 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rittenhouse (Queen Creek), Arizona, on November 29, 1927, to Charles and Lalier Brandon.Frances and her family farmed in Rittenhouse which later was renamed Queen Creek, Arizona.  She attended elementary school in a 3-room brick building now known as the San Tan...

Gregory Lee Gilchristpassed away July 19, 2022, at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He was 33.Greg was born to Connie (Dykema) Fields and Doug Gilchrist on Sept. 22, 1988, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Growing up on Eisenhower Street, Greg—or Greggie as family members affectionately called him—learned at a young age to hold his own in a neighborhood of older kids.He...

Dr. Terry HappelNoted surgeon and hospital leader, Terry Happel of Chandler, Ariz. passed away July 15, 2022, five days short of his 84th birthday, at Chandler Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was instrumental in the East Valley growth and success of Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.“Dr. Happel died in the hospital he made one...

Glenn A. McCollum, age 95, passed away on June 24, 2022. Born in Chanute, Kansas on July 11, 1926 to Kemp and Versa McCollum.At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Air Force and was called to military duty on Christmas Day, 1944.  After World War II he came through Arizona to visit his brother stationed at Williams Air...