Obituaries

“Danny” “Dan”Daniel L. Maxey, 66 years old, passed away in Mesa, AZ on October 12, 2021. He valiantly fought Stage 4 Stomach Cancer for over two years. Dan was born in Morgantown, WV on May 12, 1955, to Barbara Maxey and Dr. Stephen Maxey. He was the second of five sons. Dan attended Carlsbad, NM schools and played varsity basketball...

Joyce Louise Gilbert, 84, passed away October 12, 2021, at Archstone Care Center in Chandler, AZ.Joyce was born April 22, 1937, to Rolland and Lydia (Karvonen) Hess. She spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm near Wheaton, MN with her brother and three sisters. Joyce was united in marriage to Daniel Rusch on August 11, 1953. Together...

Michael Raymond Huffmanof Chandler, AZ and formerly of Morton, IL passed away on October 20, 2021, at the age of 67.Mike was born to parents Ray and Doris Huffman in Peoria, IL on March 24, 1954.  He was the oldest of three children, lived and attended school in Morton, IL, and graduated from high school in Oswego, IL in 1972.Mike’s...

Sun Lakes, Arizona – Georgene Louise Quast of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away on October 12, 2021, at the age of 92.  Born May 8, 1929, in Hollister, California to George and Grace Smith.  Georgene was married to Edmund Quast. They celebrated 50 years together before his death in 2004.  Georgene was preceded in death by her sisters, Gloria and...

Edward “Ed” Starrettwas born May 18, 1939, in Palo Alto, CA, and was the oldest of 4 children. Ed grew up in Palo Alto with his mom, dad, his two brothers, and a sister. Ed enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957 and was stationed in Long Beach, CA.  He later traveled the Pacific Rim on the USS E.G....

Kara Harbour, a life-long resident of Chandler, AZ, died unexpectedly on October 7th, 2021 at the age of 30 in her childhood home.She was born on July 16th, 1991 to Dean and Dana Harbour in Chandler, AZ. She was a very creative entertainer. Kara would love to draw, create games and enjoy spending time with her family. Her humor was...

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...