Obituaries

Gary Laine EklofeVeteran of United State ArmyMay 25, 1949 – August 29, 2020Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and cherished Friend of many received his angel wings and went to be with the Lord on August 29th, 2020. He passed peacefully in his home in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by his family.Gary was born May 25, 1949 to Alvin and Ruth...

Veronica J. Ramirezwas called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28th, 2020 in the comfort of her home in San Tan Valley.  Veronica was born on January 9th1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Gene Roache & Barbara Webb.  She was raised in Chandler, AZ with her 3 siblings; Greg Roshay, Elizabeth May & Willie Pleasant.  She was...

Neil Richard Martin.Neil Richard Martin was born on 15th February 1955 in Ealing London, the second of three sons to John and Bridget Martin. He passed away on 20thAugust 2020. He was a much loved son, and brother to Paul and Julian, and uncle to Jonny, Helen, and Kathryn.Neil was extremely close to his family in London, and treasured his...

Harvey J. Eckert12/17/1946 – 8/13/2020Harvey, who answered more to Hog or Dietz, because nothing is more fun than having either of those two nicknames, was born in Okauchee, Wisconsin and raised in neighboring Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Hog graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1965. He was a stellar athlete in which he played football, basketball and baseball throughout all four years....

Alexander Paul LazutinSun Lakes Arizona – Alex passed away very unexpectedly at the hospital, Friday night,August 14, 2020.  He had recently beat Covid-19 and was cleared of Covid-19 when transferred to a Rehab Centerrecovering enough to return home but had an unexpected accident.Alex was born in Kiev, USSR on 10-30-1936. Escaped from Kiev with his family during WWII when the...

CHANDLER, AZ – Fay Joanne Menapace, 79, died August 18 in Chandler, AZ. She passed away at the home of her sister, Cathy Bua, as the result of heart disease. Joanne was born February 5, 1941, to John and Fay Vaiana, at Hollywood Hospital. She grew up in Burbank CA, graduating from John Burroughs High School in 1959. She worked...

Paul Eugene Hill IIwas born to Denise and Paul Hill Sr. on July 16, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan. He has gone home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona.Paul II attended Finney High School in Detroit and college at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. On June 19, 1999, Paul married Nicole Higginbotham. They moved...

Johnny A. Martinez “Big Wimpy”47, of Chandler,Az passed August 13, 2020. He was born on October 3,1972 in Phoenix,Az to Bernardo and Ramona Martinez and was raised in Chandler. He is survived by his sons John Jr. and Esteban Martinez, grand baby Leilani Martinez and his dog Saint. He is also survived by his mother Ramona Martinez and siblings Elia,...

Dale Gene Berghaus, age 68, passed from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, AZ.He was born October 4th, 1951, in Waterloo, IA, son of Darrell and Lillian (Bateman) Berghaus. Here he would later meet and build his family with his wife Sue, daughters Stephanie and Jennifer, and son Christopher.He and...

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, sister, and child, Teru Queen. Teru passed on peacefully in her home in Chandler, Arizona on August 13, 2020 at the age of 57.Teru is survived by her mother, Terue Queen (Maricopa, Arizona), her siblings; Harold Queen (Maricopa, Arizona), Michael Queen (Maricopa, Arizona), and Margaret Garcia (O’hau, Hawaii), and...

IN CELEBRATION OF NORMA JEAN MARSHNorma Jean Marsh (maiden name Whittum)passed away on August 10, 2020. She was 88 years young. She is survived by her spouse of 66 years, Dr. George Marsh, daughter Debbie (Montana), son George (Utah), daughter Leslie (Washington State), 4 grandkids and 5 great grandkids.Norma was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the oldest of two. In...

Megan Lynne Sellerscame joyfully into the world on July 12, 1975 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There she was received by her very first audience (and cheering squad) her mama and daddy. Megan continued throughout her life to spread joy and light wherever she was. She loved to laugh and to make people laugh.She welcomed each of her three siblings with...

Leslie MacNair GreeneA loving wife, mother, daughter, friend.Leslie MacNair Greene was born to Rebecca Wade and Fred W. MacNair on February 24, 1964 while the family was on assignment in Camillus, New York. The family was transferred back to Arizona in 1965 where Leslie attended Westwood Elementary, West Phoenix, and Washington High School. In her high school senior year, 1982,...

On August 5th, 2020, Alexander Nathaniel Vasquez-Soza received a higher calling of becoming the guardian angel to his beloved family. Alex is survived by his parents (Crissy and Jacob Soza), 2 brothers (Ezayah and Jakie), 5 sisters (Asiana, Natalya, Monique, Krislynn and Jasmine), 2 nieces (Lily and Iris), grandparents (Papa Chief, Grandma Lupe, Nani and Tati), along with many aunts,...

Mona Lanore Perry Sandorfpassed away on August 6, 2020, in Gilbert, Arizona.Mona was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 4, 1931, to Verne Jerome Perry and Eva Norris. After high school, Mona attended University of Nevada Reno to earn her BS in elementary education. While in college, she met John Louis Sandorf. They married on June 10, 1953, in...

Joan Neila Johnson, of Tempe, Arizona passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2020. Her kindness, generosity and ability to make everyone feel welcome, will be missed by her family and friends. Her husband of 62 years, David Johnson, Sr fondly remembers the many years of love, travel and celebrations with friends and family.Joan was preceded in death...

Bruce Allan White, 73, passed away peacefully in his home on July 10, 2020 in Chandler, AZ. Bruce was born in Ashland, WI in 1946. His family moved to Phoenix when he was a child, where he lived for 66 years. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969; receiving an honorable discharge. His interest in...

Karen Elizabeth Baldwin PoppKaren Elizabeth Baldwin PoppBorn 24 July 1962 in Concord, NHLeft her mortal core in the early morning of Sunday 26 July 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.Mother, Sister, Artist, Musician, and a beautiful old soul often brilliant beyond our comprehension.Karen is survived by two Adult children who are actively pursuing life to its fullest. Her four siblings, a sister...

Harvey Bornemann Knudson Jr., 86, Sun Lakes Arizona, formally of Alexandria Virginia and Mayville North Dakota, died July 24, 2020.  He was born on April 13,1934 in Finley, North Dakota.  He was the first born of Judge Harvey Knudson, Sr. and Pearl Knudson.  In 1937 the family moved to Mayville.  After graduating from high school he joined the army and...

Frank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the youngest of 8 children on May 7, 1946.  He was received into heaven on July 20, 2020.  Growing up he helped out on the family farm, helped out at the family’s grocery store, and later on was a bartender at his family’s tavern.  He spent 20 years in the optical industry, owning his...