Obituaries
Freda Janit Layton Rodgers
Feb 15, 2025
Freda Janit Layton Rodgers
Janit was born on April 23, 1937 in Downey, Idaho and passed away in Chandler, Arizona on February 15, 2025.
Her favorite things were her family, her faith in Jesus Christ, and making sure everyone knew they were loved. She took every opportunity to nurture and care for all the people around her. Janit spent her entire life...
Michael Christopher Paragone
Feb 14, 2025
Michael was born on March 27,1946 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His early years were spent in Levittown and Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. After high school, he moved to New Jersey where he worked at Warner-Lambert. He married his wife, Lin, in 1973, and subsequently they had a son, David. Upon retirement, Michael and his wife moved to Arizona, where they enjoyed many...
Norma Catherine Bua
Feb 8, 2025
Norma Catherine “Cathy” Bua
Famed rum cake creator and founder of a renowned cake and catering company, Cathy Bua passed away on February 8, 2025. Norma Catherine Vaiana was born in Hollywood, California on April 22, 1937, to John and Fay Vaiana nee’ Cimino. Cathy’s father worked for RKO and Desilu Studios in Hollywood, so Cathy grew up surrounded by many...
David Arthur Belzer
Feb 8, 2025
David Arthur Belzer was born on January 26, 1936 to Arthur and Marjie Belzer in Lisbon, North Dakota. He grew up as a proud farm boy until age 13 when they moved into town as his dad became a pastor. David graduated from Regent High School in 1953. He always wanted to be a truck driver. He began roofing houses...
Daniel Ray Justice
Feb 6, 2025
Daniel Ray “Danny” Justice, was born on July 21, 1958, in Fort Meade, Maryland and passed away at age 66 in Mesa, Arizona. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2025 while driving his favorite car, a ’72 Chevrolet Corvette. Danny was a born-again Christian and would often exclaim his love for Jesus. His passing has...
Marlan Roy Layton
Feb 6, 2025
Marlan Roy Layton, 89, passed away on February 6, 2025 peacefully in his home.
Marlan was born on May 12th, 1935 in Central, Arizona to Merle Mangum and Roy Layton. He grew up with his 3 sisters, Carol, Linda, and Annice, and spent his early years in Safford, Arizona.
He attended ASU and earned a teaching degree. He was in the National...
Neola Olson Jones
Feb 2, 2025
Neola Olson Jones was born in Fairview, Utah on June 20, 1923. She passed away peacefully February 2, 2025 in her home in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by her loving family. Neola was the fourth of seven children born to George Franklin Olson and Neola Ellertson Olson.
Neola attended Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah. She married Hal Clark Jones July...
Nancy Yvonne Parrish
Jan 31, 2025
Nancy Yvonne Lewis Parrish was born on September 10, 1935, at the home of her parents in Higley, Arizona which was located on school property. She was the baby of the family, being the fourth child born to Albertus (Bert) Lewis and Mamie (Hawkins) Lewis. She left this earth to the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Although born...
Clemente N. Torres
Jan 31, 2025
Clemente N. Torres made his way to Chandler, Arizona from Texas in 1952, accompanied by his wife, Anita Camarillo Torres, and their firstborn child, Anita Torres. Together, they built a life that spanned more than 70 years of marriage and the raising of ten children. Nine girls and one son! Sadly, Clemente’s beloved wife, Anita, passed away just four months...
Kothandaraman Sivasankaran
Jan 28, 2025
Kothandaraman Sivasankaran passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 82. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Kothandaraman was a man of remarkable integrity, known for his hard work, kindness, and unconditional love. Born in a small village in India, he moved to Chennai as a young man. He built a successful career, retiring...
Shirley T. White
Jan 23, 2025
Commemorating
The Loving Memory of
Mother Shirley T. White
Sunrise: December 7, 1935 Sunset: January 23, 2025
ServicesFebruary 21, 2025 Visitation, 6:00PM-8:00PMWhitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225 February 22, 2025 Funeral, 10:00AM Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 473 S. Colorado St, Chandler, AZ 85225Officiating: Pastor Thomas E. Wiggins
Obituary
"A life Well Lived"
Mother Shirley T. White was born to Estella Purify and...
Mary T. Hovanec
Jan 20, 2025
Mary T. Hovanec passed away on January 20, 2025. She was born June 24, 1941 to Augusta and William Frey in Chicago, IL.
Mary spent her entire 37 year career in various positions at Harris Bank in Chicago where she met her husband, Frank Hovanec. Upon their retirement, Mary and Frank moved to Sun Lakes, AZ where Mary became a very...
Rogelio Cortez
Jan 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rogelio Cortez, born on March 3, 1975, who passed away on January 20, 2025. A devoted father, husband, brother, and son, he was known for his kindness, intelligence, and wonderful sense of humor. A dedicated engineer, he approached life with a methodical mindset and had an unwavering love for spreadsheets, second only to his love of...
Norman Sanford Sulzbach
Jan 19, 2025
Norman Sanford Sulzbach, aged 89, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Chandler, AZ. Norman was born on July 8, 1935, and raised on a farm in Alliance, NE. He and his wife Jean moved to Riverton, Wyoming in 1968 where they purchased 40 acres that remain with his family. He worked in the oilfields for 30+ years while maintaining...
Valentin Xavier Noriega
Jan 16, 2025
Today we sadly announce the passing of Valentin X. Noriega, better known to friends and family as "Tin".
Tin was struggling to overcome some of life's hurdles. It seemed to him that when he took a step forward, he was pulled 2 steps back.
Tin is at peace. The suffering he experienced during his time on earth is gone and he is...
Julia Anne Mugrage
Jan 14, 2025
Julia Anne Mugrage, born June 13, 1928, in Bloomington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 96. She was the beloved daughter of Julia (Walsh) Gehrt and Fred Gehrt.
A graduate of Normal High School, Julia married Donald Forrest Mugrage on December 20, 1947, in Bloomington, Illinois. Together, they built a life filled...
Alaine B White
Jan 12, 2025
Alaine B. White, a beloved mother, stepmother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 3, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Carl and Elvira Burkhardt. Alaine's life was a filled with love, compassion, and service to her community.
Alaine's education began at Mentor High School, followed by her graduation from Jane...
Xavier Campas
Jan 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Xavier Campas. A loving and devoted father who left us on January 12, 2025 at the young age of 24. He will be deeply missed by his three children and family.
Xavier was known for his infectious smile and unwavering love for his children. Despite the fact that he had a tough childhood,...
Elise (Posy) Woodcock Pettigrew
Jan 11, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the sudden passing of Posy Pettigrew (78) on January 11, 2025. She succumbed to an acute case of Type A flu and left her worldly place quietly while among family. We cherished having known her, enjoyed her laugh and experienced a person gifted in interacting with people of all walks, having fun, and giving...
Edward Joseph Farrow
Jan 10, 2025
Edward was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed peacefully at Chandler Memorial Hospital in Chandler, Arizona. He is survived by his three sons, Christopher, Eric, and Scott; his grandson Logan; his sisters Evelyn, Theresa, Helen, Joan and Tina; his brothers Steve, Charlie, Sam, and Rob; and countless nieces, nephews and their own children. Edward was preceded in...