Obituaries
Garrison "Gary" L. Smith
Mar 17, 2025
Gary was born on August 27, 1948, the hottest day of the year in Toledo, Ohio. During his youth, he and his younger brother, Jay, were sports oriented but hooked on baseball. Gary played baseball from youth through Wilmington HS (Conference Champions) and continued at Eastern Illinois University. His favorite sports teams were the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Lions,...
Ricky Lane Shumway
Mar 17, 2025
Ricky Lane Shumway, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 in Gilbert, Arizona from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
He was born in Mesa, Arizona and lived a life filled with humor, music, dance and friendships.
Rick, as he preferred to be called, cherished memories of playing trombone in the Tempe High School band and jazz band, touring with the Brigham...
Margaret Elizabeth Quinn
Mar 17, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth “Penny” Quinn passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on March 17, 2025.
Penny was born on November 16, 1934, to Margaret and Charles Reamer in Chicago, Illinois. Fourteen months later, along came her twin sisters Joyce Brach and Joanne Brogan. Penny attended St. Ethelreda School and Mercy High School (Class of ’52) on Chicago’s South Side before...
Manuel Espinoza
Mar 17, 2025
Manuel “Manny” Espinoza, a lifelong Chandler resident, passed away in his home suddenly on March 17, 2025, at the age of 48.
Manuel is survived by his 6 siblings; Luis, Lorraine, Liliana, Enrique, Saul and Raquel, his 9 nieces and nephews; Tanner, Samantha, Wesley, Isabel, Tyler, Savannah, Sierra, Sienna, and Michael and 4 great nieces and nephews; Grayson, Maverick, Ella, and...
Richard J. Ciaccio
Mar 17, 2025
Richard J. Ciaccio, 81 years of age, passed away in Chandler, Arizona on March 17, 2025 with his wife Irene, of 55 years, and son Michael by his side.
Richard was born in Cornwall, New York on May 6, 1943 and resided in Newburgh, New York till 1969, where he moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University (ASU). Before leaving...
John Dee Doster
Mar 16, 2025
John Dee Doster, was born in Tucson, Arizona on May 11, 1940 to parents Paulin and Rueben Doster, and passed away on March 16, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly and Dean; his daughter-in-law, Penny; his sister-in-law, Diane; six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.John will be joining his wife, Carol, who was gone too soon.A private family gathering will...
Kenneth Frank Burgess
Mar 12, 2025
Kenneth Frank Burgess, age 78, died on March 12, 2025 from complications of lung fibrosis. He was a resident of Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Ken was born in Toccoa, Georgia on April 9, 1946 to Jessie Leigh and Jones Jackson Burgess. He married his wife, Sarah Thornton Burgess, on Valentines Day, 1970. They moved to Chandler, Arizona from Atlanta, Georgia in 1989.
Ken...
Wayne Douglas Stafford
Mar 12, 2025
Wayne Douglas Stafford, 79, of Chandler, AZ, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Webster City, IA on August 19, 1945, to Harris and Ila (McDonald) Stafford. He graduated from Grinnell High School in 1963 and then attended Ellsworth Community College for a few semesters.
Wayne served honorably with the United States...
Alex Bob Ouma
Mar 12, 2025
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alex Bob Ouma announce his passing into eternal rest. Alex was born to Carolyne Adero on July 24, 1990, and entered into rest on March...
Gregg Barry Friedman
Mar 10, 2025
Gregg Barry Friedman, 63, a beloved husband, father, Chiropractor, mentor and friend entered into Heaven on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 27, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York to David and Elaine Friedman, Gregg grew up with strong values and kindness which were traits he carried throughout his life. The Friedman...
James Edward Zeller
Mar 9, 2025
James Edward Zeller, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 9, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on October 11, 1944, in Joliet, Illinois to Roy and Thelma Zeller.
Jim married Marilyn Kay (nee Kozak) on October 24, 1970, and together they shared 54 years of love, commitment, and partnership. He...
Sylvia Mora Cardenas
Mar 9, 2025
Sylvia Mora Cardenas, 64, of Chander, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on March 9, 2025.
Sylvia was born on October 12, 1960, to the late Mateo and Candelaria Mora in Sandy, Utah. She was a loving wife to James Cardenas, proud mother to Jaime Matthew Cardenas, Sarah Garza, Consuelo Cardenas, Cindy Salgado, a beloved Grandmother to 13 and Great...
William S. Theros
Mar 8, 2025
William (Bill) S. Theros, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 92 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Diana Theros; his brother, James S. Theros; and his grandson, Dimitrios Theros. Bill was a proud first-generation Greek-American, deeply committed to his heritage, faith, and family.
Bill was a...
Charles William Jirauch
Mar 3, 2025
Charles William Jirauch ("Chuck" or "Charlie") April 27, 1944 – March 3, 2025 Charles William Jirauch, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 80 in Gilbert, Arizona, with his three children by his side. Born on April 27, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary Kathleen (Horan) and Mathew Clarence Jirauch, Chuck was...
Susan Stauss Roller
Mar 3, 2025
Susan Roller, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at home peacefully surrounded by family.
Susan was born May 1st, 1940, in Mesa, Arizona to Albert and Thelma Stauss. She grew up in Chandler, AZ. She was the youngest of 3 children her older siblings Richard and Dorothy Ann. They...
Judith Besch
Mar 2, 2025
Judi Besch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 21, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, Judi eventually made her home in Arizona, bringing with her a warmth and kindness that touched everyone she met.
Judi was the devoted wife of Jack, with whom she shared a...
Marjorie Elizabeth Orn
Mar 1, 2025
Marjorie Elizabeth Orn was born in Burkenhead, England on January 2nd, 1938 and passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on March 1st, 2025.
She moved with her family to Southend-On-Sea, England as a teenager, where she later met Richard Orn, a member of the US Air Force. They were married in 1959 and she became a military wife....
Lyle Charles Burns
Feb 27, 2025
Lyle Charles "Chuck" Burns, a cherished father, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 29, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, Chuck lived a life rich with love, laughter, and adventure.
Chuck was the beloved son of Lyle Charles Burns Sr. and Eva Mae Loren. Growing up in Minnesota, then Colorado and...
Priscilla Jane Suomi
Feb 25, 2025
Priscilla (Jane) Suomi, 85, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly a resident of Amherst, Wisconsin, passed away February 25th, 2025 in Mesa. She was born Priscilla Jane McKlem, December 12th, 1939 in Wahoo, Nebraska and grew up on the family’s farm at Ithaca, Nebraska.
After graduating high school she began her career in the telephone company, first with Southwest Bell and later with...
Lila Woods
Feb 25, 2025
Lila Woods, age 95, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1929, in Rome, New York, to George Seifert and Laura Wolsmuth. Lila lived a full, independent, and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Lila graduated from Rome Free Academy High School and earned her nursing degree...
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