Obituaries

Austin, Kelly Annthe beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend left this world unexpectedly and received her angel wings on March 4, 2022. Born to Pat and Bob Austin on June 15, 1971 in Jackson, Michigan. She attended Northwest High School graduating with honors and then attended Texas Christian University graduating with a degree in Education. She is survived by...

James F. Lairdpassed away on January 29th, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and cancer.Jim was born in 1934 and spent his early year years in Ohio.  It was there that he met and married the love of his life, Susie.  They moved to a small farm after starting their family.  Jim worked at Marion Power Shovel before moving...

John (Jack) Wellington Myers Jr., 90, of Chandler, AZ passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Chandler, Arizona USA. John was born October 19, 1931 in Detroit, MI to John Wellington Sr. and Winifred (Miller) Myers. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in March 1949 and was called to active duty during the Korean War conflict in July...

Franklin Raymond Forte, know to most as “Frank” and to his two surviving daughters as “Dad”, succumbed to the ravages of Covid-19 on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was well known for his commitment to family, service to his country, dedication to democracy, trombone extraordinaire and lastly, his blue humor. Frank passed away, in Chandler, AZ where he lived since...

Henrietta McCainHenry,was born September 26, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Rev.Bassieand Clarinda McCain.  She wastheeighth child out of thirteen born to this union.She grew up in Jamaica, NewYorkandgraduated from John AdamsHigh School. Latersheearned her associate degreecomputerscience.  At a young age she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and was baptizedat Unity Baptist Churchin Mattituck, Long...

Bob “Bobby” Martinez, 84, of Chandler, AZOn February 24, 2022, it was the bottom of the 9thinning, bases loaded, two down and full count, when Earth hada strikeout, and Heaven received a grand slamand our MVP, #25, BobMartinez.Bob was born on January 27, 1938 to Julio and Annie Martinez in Superior, AZ, he was the oldest of five boys.Bob’s family...

Joan Marie Koch, 87, of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away in her home in the presence of loved ones on February 25th, 2022.Joan was born March 15th, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to Frank and Helen Nemes. In 1955 she met and married the love of her life and partner of 62 years, David Koch, in Orchard Park, New York.Joan...

Patricia (Pat) Marie O’Shea, née Burns, 74, passed away surrounded by her family and an extreme abundance of love and support on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Pat was the first child of 6, born to Thomas Slevin Burns and Violet Marie Burns, née Daniels, on August 17, 1947.In 1965, Pat graduated from Central High School, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Education was extremely...

Romaldo Martinez, 77, of Chandler AZ, passed away on February 20, 2022.Romaldo was born in Castro Urdiales Spain and moved to AZ at a young age. He immediately met a woman of which upon his first conversation he told her she’d be his wife. As always, a man true to his word-they married and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary.Romaldo is...

What you do for yourself dies. What you do for others lives on.Rick Sanchez, 63, passed away February 23, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was called by our lord and savior to join his mom & dad, brothers, and Lilly and Kylie.  He leaves behind Dorothy, his wife of 45 years, his daughters Annette Hitchcock and Stephanie...

Darrel Arvid Adams, 82, of Casa Grande, AZ., passed away on February 12th, 2022, after medical complications following a broken hip.Darrel was born on October 9th, 1939, to Roger Leverett and Leila Wismer Adams, in Hillsboro, Oregon, the youngest of 4 children.  After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1957, he went on to serve a short time in the...

Louis William Ruotolo, a beloved husband and father passed away with his family around him on February 17, 2022, at the age of 90, in Gilbert, Arizona.Louis was born and raised in Highland Park, New Jersey in 1931. After graduating high school from Highland Park High School in 1949 he served two years in the United States Navy during the...

Stephanie Catherine Kaiser, 63, a former resident of the Bisbee area, passed away on February 13th, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Stephanie was a passionate fighter for justice with a deep love of the natural world. Growing up in North Merrick on Long Island, NY, Stephanie surrounded herself with animals—a dog, cats, rabbits, a turtle, even snakes—and was fascinated by insects....

Alice Louise Hanna Brinkerhoffpassed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022 in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born to George and Norma Hanna on October 3, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho. As the oldest of ten children, she learned to work hard and serve others. She could organize anything. Nurturing was her natural gift and she offered it to anyone she met....

Edna Marie Robinson83, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday February 4, 2022.  She was born to Fred and Ella Woller in Statton, CO.  She was the youngest of 11 children.Edna travelled the world with her husband, Glenn E. Robinson a TSgt in the US Airforce to Spain, Germany and across the US.  She worked as the Chandler Salvation Army...

Derrill Lee Pugh “Slappy”of Chandler, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on January 5th, 2022, at the age of 51. He was born to parents Jerrill and Bonnie Pugh in Holland, Michigan, on 06/29/1970. He grew up the youngest of four children and attended Chandler High School.Derrill is survived by his son Nathan; daughter Savannah; his brothers Billy Thomas, Tony Thomas, and...

Cheryl L. Hank1944 – 2022Cheryl L. Hank, 77, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed peacefully in her sleep before sunrise on Sunday, January 23, 2022.Born November 24, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Nellie M. Applegate and John L. Hank, Cheryl spent much of her school age years in New Jersey, graduating from Hasbrouck Heights High School in 1963. A...

Linda Carol PiaseckiMarch 26, 1949 – January 18, 2022Linda Carol “Cricket” Piaseckipassed away unexpectedly doing what she loved best, quilting in her art studio at home. Linda was born in San Antonio, TX to an Air Force father and a Texas homemaker. The family soon moved to Hawthorne, CA, where she grew up.She attended Hawthorne High School along with members...

Carolynne “Carrie” Terrell1/15/54 ~ 1/31/22Beloved Mother, Wife, Yia Yia, Sister, Aunt and Friend Carolynne Hale Terrell, went to the kingdom of God last week, far too soon for the hundreds of family and friends who love her.Carrie, as she was known to everyone, began her professional life working at Abbott Laboratories in data entry and accounting.  After graduating from nursing...

In Loving Memory of Susan C. RosalesSusan C. Rosales, beloved sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 92 on January 31, 2022, in Chandler, AZ.Simply known as Aunt Susie to her many nieces and nephews, Susan was born on August 11, 1929, in Chandler, AZ to Agustine M. and Trinidad C. Rosales.  Growing up in a humble but...