Obituaries

Harold Cahoy, MDHarold Cahoy, a resident of Sun Lakes, AZ since 1996, passed away peacefully in his home on February 7, 2021Harold was born July 9, 1930, in Tripp County, South Dakota. On June 21, 1958, he married Joan Sheehan in LeMars, Iowa. He attended South Dakota State College and the University of South Dakota and graduated from Creighton University,...

Ramona Lynn ConlonIt is with great sorrow the family of Ramona Lynn Conlon announce her passing on January 27th,2021 at the age of 59, her family was by her side. She was born on October 12th,1961 to Mr. Ronald & Esther Carls. She will be missed by her husband Patrick of 32 years of marriage, her two children Olivia and...

Centa Kycey, 93, of Chandler AZ passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021. Centa was born July 26, 1927, in Bavari4 Germany, and is predeceased by her parents Anton and KreszenzWintersperger, husband John Kycey, siblings Anton Wintersperger, son Hehnudt, sister Emma Beier, and grandson JasonAnton Kycey. Centa is survived by her children Antoinette Haunfellner, John F. Kycey, wife Christine. She...

Keith L. Purdy, 70 of Gilbert, AZ graduated from mortality on February 2, 2021.Keith is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joan Marie (Six) Purdy, and their 7 children;  Rachelle (Brian) Shahan of Delaware, Nyline (Nathan) Barron of Washington, Marjorie (Gustavo) Lom of Arizona, Keith C. (Jessica) Purdy of Arizona, Rebekah (Joshua) Winter of Arizona, Cathryn (Keith) Figured...

Dixon, Sharon Lee79, of Show Low, AZ died on January 20 in Phoenix. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 25, 1941, to parents George and Bernice Trosper.  Sharon moved to Show Low in 2007 after retiring from a career with Kane County, IL where she was the manager of The Economic Development program. Although she acquired three separate...

Norbert Mendibles Jr., Age 60 was called to rest with God on November 14, 2020. He was born November 21, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. He came to Chandler, Arizona as a child where he spent most of his life. He joined the military at 17, then went on to spend the majority of his life working as a Roofing...

It is with great sadness that the family of Antonio “Tony” Rubin Garcia announce his passing on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the age of 77.Tony was born in Isabela, Philippines. He led a rich life surrounded by his beloved extended family of Rubins and Garcias in Bacolod City before emigrating to the US in 2002. He settled in Phoenix,...

Aubin, Normand Joseph,86 of Chandler, Arizona passed away while hospitalized on January 9, 2021, at a local Chandler hospital. Norm was a longtime resident of North Kingstown. He was the loving husband of Sue Ellen (Mangini) Aubin for 47 years. Norm was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Fridolin Aubin and Mary Cabral.Norm graduated...

Samuel Connelly Ragland, 74, resident of Maricopa, AZ passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2021. He was the son of Stella Thompson Ragland and Julian Potter Ragland of Nashville TN. Sam’s maternal grandmother, Mrs. T.C. (“Toots”) Thompson Jr. was a beloved resident of Chattanooga TN; and his paternal grandmother, Julia Potter Ragland was a cherished member of the...

Kenton L. Wackerman, 64, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 23, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.Kent was born December 6, 1956, to Lyle and Ellen Wackerman in Butler, Missouri. Kent graduated from the University of Missouri in 1978. He worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for 33 years and met...

Judith (Judy) Keegan, 83 of Chandler, was born and raised in Cicero, Illinois. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in her early teens with her family. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Judy was a nurse for over 30 years. She also worked as an Occupational/Health Director for 14 years.Judy enjoyed reading, playing...

In Loving MemoryJulie A. Buchella Van DranOctober 17, 1960 – January 17, 2021Julie was born in Tucson, Arizona to Frank H. Buchella, Jr. and Harlene Matthews.  She spent the majority of her youth in Tucson and also spent some time in Florence, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, and Silver City, NM.  Julie graduated high school in Tucson, AZ, and then returned...

It is with great sadness that Anthony Bernal Cano passed away at 17 yrs old on Jan 23, 2021. Many family members called him “Peanut”, he was a joyful, fun-loving, silly, athletic, clown that made everyone laugh with him. He was the light and life of the party with many dance moves that would appear out of nowhere with the...

In Loving MemoryA beloved husband, loving father, and devoted grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather, firstborn son to the family’s patriarch, the late Manuel Munguia Sr. and Porfirdia Valenzuela Munguia and third of twelve children, Manuel Valenzuela Munguia, 79 years old passed away in January, 2021.Manuel was born in Taft, Texas in 1941.  In 1956, Manuel met Elsa Guebara...

Darrel Don Tarwater, 60 of Chandler, Arizona died peacefully, surrounded by family at his home after a long battle with cancer on January 19, 2021.Darrel was born on January 8, 1961, in Orlando, Florida to Robert Burl and J. Danell (Cloud) Tarwater.He graduated from Chandler High School and worked for the family’s Tarwater Dairy until it was sold in the...

Manuelita (“Baby”) Christina Valenzuela, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Manuelita was born in Chandler, Arizona on September 28, 1943, to Frances and Jose Valdez. She had seven siblings in total and is survived by her sisters Olga Valdez, Sylvia Stoll, and brothers Joseph Valdez Jr. and Daniel Valdez. In 1961, Manuelita graduated from Seton Catholic High...

Patricia Jean Brown MacDonaldpassed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2021, after a brief illness unrelated to Covid-19.Tricia was the youngest of 3 daughters to Walter and Elaine Brown born on January 20, 1947, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Tricia married her best friend Doug MacDonald on December 21, 1966, in Paradise Valley, Arizona. They had two children together, Christa MacDonald and...

Allen Mitchell Taylorof Camp Verde, AZ   passed away January 20, 2021, of complications of Covid-19.  Allen was born in Clemenceau, AZ May 22, 1935, to Harness and Esta Taylor and was raised in Chandler, AZ.  Disabled as a child with a brain tumor and surgery, he suffered from grand mal seizures for much of his life.As an adult, he resided...

Angelita “Voodie” Garcia Gonzalesage 73, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021, after a long battle with COVID-19. She was born on September 11, 1947, in Casa Grande, Arizona to Jose and Victoria Garcia. She eloped and married Epifanio Salcido Gonzales in October of 1966. Angelita is preceded in death by her husband “Chano.”Angelita loved all people and was the...

It is with overwhelming sadness that we say goodbye to Harvie Jared Bonner, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Jared entered this world on November 25, 1971, in Bethany, Oklahoma, and left us on January 3, 2021, in Chandler, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Mary, 2 younger brothers, and cherished dog Joe-Joe. He is survived...