Obituaries

Jean (Lotito) Esposito, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Chandler, AZ, and Hillsdale, NJ, passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2021.Jean was known for her cooking, especially Italian food.  She loved to read, crochet and play dominoes and teach others the secrets to good Italian cooking. A devout Catholic, she enjoyed watching the daily mass and Sr. Angelica’s daily...

Renato Jarra Estrada “Rey” or “Reny”beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, friend.Renato was born to Julian and Elisea Estrada April 18, 1961 in Kahului, Hawaii. He moved to the mainland after graduating from Baldwin High School in Wailuku, Hawaii. He received a Bachelors’s Degree from the University of Portland and went on to work at Unify Corporation, where he met...

The life and legacy of Mrs. Johnnie Ivory WardMrs. Johnnie Ivory Ward was born February 19, 1930, in Waskom, Texas, to Willis Hill and Suewillia Davis-Hill. The family later moved to Houston, Texas. She was the first-born daughter of the eleven children from that union, born on her father’s birthday. She attended primary school at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic...

Our precious mother Lien Thi Nguyen, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2021 in her home in Chandler, Arizona. She will be dearly missed and always remembered.Lien was born on January 1st, 1942 in Vietnam. She is survived by her children – Bhiksuni Doanh Thuong, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Nu, and Nguyen Nam My, 10 grandchildren, and 2...

William Robert Neidigh, Jr (87), passed away peacefully in his home on October 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Zinn Neidigh, his children Carol Neidigh Embry, William E Neidigh and Carl R Neidigh, a brother, Danny Neidigh and a sister, Patricia Neidigh. He was grandfather to Nathan and Brian Embry and great grandfather to Megan, Reagan, Anduin,...

Vincent Chiego Obituary 9/28/21Vincent (‘Vince’/‘Vin’/‘Vinnie’) John Chiego, 72, of Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his home in Lakewood. Vincent was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Anthony Chiego, and his mother, Anne Chiego (née Maskarinec). Surviving Vincent is his loving wife of nearly 46 years, Joan (‘Joni’) Ann Chiego (née Munsch); his adoring daughter,...

Carlos C. Gonzales, born March 12, 1953 passed away on September 9, 2021 in Mesa, AZ. He grew up in Chandler, AZ, and graduated from Chandler High School in 1971. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Gonzales and Rose Gonzales Rochin, Richard Gonzales’s brother, and sister Dora G. Puente. He is survived by his sister Virginia G....

Doris Miars (June 10, 1951 – September 24, 2021)Doris (Harris) Miars, age 70, passed away peacefully Friday, September 24 in Gilbert, Arizona.  Born in Dunkirk, Indiana to Earl and Callie Ray (McCowan) Harris.  She graduated from Dunkirk High School and attended First Freewill Baptist Church.She was quite proud of working from age 17 until her retirement at age 67 without...

To Our Loved One…On September 23rd,2021, Linda Estrada of Chandler Arizona passed away at the age of 72 years old. Prior to Linda’s passing the family and friends were all praying for her recovery, but God made his decision to take her into his hands to heaven. She left behind a husband John and her son Gregory. Linda was always...

Donna Mae Pennington, 81, Phoenix, Arizona, departed our world and joined the angels in heaven on September 25th, 2021.Donna Mae Pennington was born a twin on 11-28-1939 in Cleveland, Ohio. She started working at the age of 14 and worked until she was 79. For most of her life, she was your local waitress and enjoyed serving her community with...

Paul Quintanapassed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2021, at the age of 90. Paul spent 47 years with Bashas Inc. as Store Director, Supervisor, and VP of Retail Operations. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal. Paul joins his loving wife Yvonne and is survived by his brother,...

Barbara Jean DuerdenJune 23, 1956 – September 14, 2021Barbara Jean Duerden, of Chandler, Arizona passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2021, after a brief second battle with cancer. She was 65 years old. She was born to the late Ralph and Betty Duerden, June 23, 1956, in Lapeer, Michigan. Barb was the proud mother of 3 children....

Beau “Lovey” Jacob Soliswent home to heaven peacefully in his father’s arms on September 10, 2021.Beau Jacob was born to Tommy and Liana Solis on June 30, 2021. Beau was their Rainbow child after the passing of their 1st son TommyJ Solis.Beau was in the NICU for the whole 2 1/2 months of his life. His Mother Liana and Father...

Michael Gould South (Mick)was born June 22, 1942, in Winslow, AZ. He grew up in South Phoenix and went to South Mountain High where he learned how to wrestle. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the North-Western states of Washington, Oregon, & Idaho from 1963 – 1965. He joined the U.S. Army...

Betty Jo (Lutes) StinsonLoving daughter, mother, grandma, sister, and auntBorn January 13, 1948, in El Paso, TexasPassed away September 14, 2021, in Chandler, Arizona at age 73.Parents: Randall “Buck” Lutes and Helen WilliamsSiblings: Robert “Bob” Lutes (Romilly) and Stephen “Steve” Lutes.She had two children Monica (Salvador) and Susan.She had five grandchildren Ashley, Johnny, Lauren, Sean Gavin, and Caroline.She loved her...

Timothy Mark MullensBorn on September 21, 1983, Timothy Mark Mullens was 37 years old when he passed on September 9, 2021.Timothy is survived by his wife Delia and their three children Delilah (16), Camden (12), and Warwick (7); His parents Lisa and Randy O’Brien, Sister Melanie Mullens, Brother Brandon Mullens, stepsisters Carrie Ann and Samantha.Timothy had a fun-loving, adventurous, and...

Tammy Rebecca Hammerichwas born in Muleshoe, Texas on September 10, 1972, to Rita Black Morris and Steve Wilmeth. She had graduated high school in Midland, Texas in 1991. She then moved to Arizona where she was married and had two beautiful daughters, Katarina Jasmine Hammerich in 2000, and Arabella Nicole Hammerich in 2003.She worked at Edward Jones as a Branch...

Lucas “Luke” Costapassed away September 3, 2021, with his wife by his side.  He was born August 14, 1982, in Danbury, CT, and was thirty-nine years old.Luke is preceded by his father Donald, his Aunt Robin, and recently, his grandfather Gerald. He is survived by his wife Brenna (Bree), his mom Jerri, and his two brothers, Brett and Kenny. He...

Matthew William NelsonObituaryBorn February 23, 1987Matthew William Nelsonwas thirty-four years old when he passed into the next life in early August 2021 and reunited with his earthly and Heavenly fathers, beginning the next phase of his learning, growth, and progression.One thing we will always associate with Matthew is his deep love of fishing from a very early age. His father...

ObituaryAugust 31, 2021Christopher Neil Bailey passed away suddenly early this morning due to an accident while on a business trip to Manhattan, New York City.  He lived in Chandler,Arizona with his beloved wife,Dawn Joy Bailey(néeDore),andpreciousdaughter Taryn Bailey.Chris isarespected and loved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle and dear friend to so many.He was devoted tobuilding alifeof joy and memoriesalong...