Obituaries

On March 27, 2020 at 6:15AM, Newell A. Barney “Grandpa Barney” passed peacefully to be with his wife Katherine and daughter Geraldine. Along with an amazing legacy, he leaves behind 6 children, Gail Barney (Pam), Brenda McClure (Alyn), Marilyn Osborn, Kenneth Barney (Cindy), Janet Strebeck (Jay), Sharon Arrington (Dan), 44 grandchildren, 136 great grandchildren, and 9 great, great grandchildren. At...

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. James T. (Ted) Perry announces his passing on March 17, 2020.  His life was dedicated to education, culminating with the honor of having Perry High School in Gilbert being named after him.Ted was born in Halls, TN on Nov. 21, 1929.  Ted attended the University of TN Jr. College, Tennessee...

Norma Jean Fogde, 96, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmotherpassed away on 3/24/20 after her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.Born in Michigan City,Indiana on 12/21/23 to August and Hazel Weinrich, she is survived by her daughter,Karen Eberlein (Al); sister, Carol Rowells; grandson, Christopher Weiss (Cathy); great-granddaughters, Nicole and Annika; and nieces, Joan Gard (James) and Gale Kimmell.Norma is preceded in death...

DENNIS WAYNE ROBERTSDennis Wayne Roberts entered into his eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2020His given name was Dennis; however, he was known as Wayne or by his nickname of “Bo”.Wayne was born on September 19,1934 in Apache Oklahoma.  He was the 9thand final child of Charles Elmer Roberts and Elfie Blanche Munkres Roberts. Wayne is preceded...

Laidlaw, Roberta Bollingpassed away peacefully in her Tempe home surrounded by her family on September 4, 2012. She was born to Geraldine and Raymond Bolling on December 5, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Marshall Missouri High School in 1951. Roberta became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1967 at Mesa Community College, earned an Associate’s degree from MCC...

It is with great sadness the family of Domingo S. Rodriguez announces his passing on March 17, 2020, surrounded by their love at the age of 71 years.  Well known as Mingo, Tio Mingo and Grandpa Mingo.Born on August 1, 1948 to Domingo and Manuela S. Rodriguez in Chandler, AZ.  In 1967, he graduated from Chandler High School.Mingo proudly served...

Norma (Del Canto) SofreJune 8, 1932 – February 29, 2020When Norma Del Canto entered the world on June 8, 1932, much activity had already taken place in Norma’s household before her arrival.  Several years before, her father, Pilar Del Canto, a well-to-do rancher, had become a widower, and later married her mother, Berena Mejia (18), a woman less than half...

Robert J. Schmitt, 88 years oldBob was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1931. He met Jim Alan Egan in his undergrad Washington University days, and they soon became life partners until Jim’s death in 1987. After receiving his AB in speech therapy from Washington U., Bob served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He received training in education...

Chet Massingill Sr., 75 years old, went home to our Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was with family in his home, surrounded by love.Chet is preceded in death by his parents, Chester & Flora Massingill, his son, Joseph Darrell Massingill, and his granddaughter, Paige Joanalynn Feidler. He is in peaceful perfection, but the hearts of his loved ones...

Leonard Elias Shaheenpassed away suddenly on March 6, 2020 at his Chandler, Arizona home at the age of 60.  In his sixty years of life, Leonard was known for many things: being an elite football player and athlete, his love of the outdoors, his work as a National Bank Examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency within...

Steven Burke Peterson, 63, of Queen Creek, Arizona died unexpectedly on February 27, 2020. He was raised in Provo, Utah and served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission. He attended Brigham Young University and moved to Arizona where he worked for his brother-in-law, Mario E. Ray, in residential construction....

“ The Moon Is Your Cradle The Heavens Your Playground”God welcomed our sweet baby Kolin Rey into his loving arms on February 22, 2020.Kolin Rey was born on January 14, 2020 at St. Joes Hospital in Phoenix, Az. He was just 39 days old when God decided to take him home.Kolin leaves behind his loving parents Danielle and Kevin and...

Karilyn K. BranstetterKarilyn was born October 7, 1928 to Ruth and Theodore Karges in Orange City, Iowa. After a year of studying music at Drake University, she moved West to finish her degree at the University of Arizona. Her first teaching job was in Eloy, Arizona and the following year she married Glen E Crandall and went to teach in...

Griffin Craig Seymore, the outgoing, gregarious, tenderhearted, fun loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to all, unexpectedly lost his battle to addiction on February 23, 2020. Griffin joins his older brother, Chet; grandparents, Allen and Marla White, and Dean Seymore.Griffin was born March 7, 1991 to Craig and Camille Seymore in Mesa, AZ. He spent most of his life in...

Richard “Rich” John Konieczski, 73, of Chandler, Arizona passed away Sunday February 9, 2020 at Gilbert Mercy Hospital after a short illness. Rich was born October 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Victor and Sophia. He graduated from Forest View High School, Class of 1964. He worked as a Mason with his father. Rich went on to work in...

Douglas Edwin Harrison, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Pearl Harrison and his brother Donald Harrison. He is survived by Anthea (née Lawrence), his loving wife of 57 years, his son Andrew (Sheri), daughter Karen (David) and grandchildren Lindsey and Jack. Doug was born on June 20,...

Corina A. MunozBorn in Rio Hondo, Texas12/19/52- 02/18/20The beloved Corina A. Munoz has left her husband Alexander D. Munoz and her two beautiful kids Conception Garcia and Alexander D. Munoz Jr. Also seven of her grandkids, along with nine great grandchildren, and her brother and sisters. Steve, Blanca, Elva, and Helen. She had lived a long and wonderful life of...

Jerry Clarklost his battle with cancer on 2/17/2020. Jerry was born in Downey, California on 1/17/1965. He attended Lakeview Centennial high school in Garland, Texas and graduated in 1983. Jerry is survived by many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and little sister. Jerry’s interests included creating artwork, woodworking, drawing, music, skiing, and outdoor...

Sarah Grace Mitchell GettysMay 13th 1918.     February 14th 2020Mother – Ruth MitchellFather – Victor MitchellSarah passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert AZ She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Gettys, sisters Helen McDowell & Jean Mitchell and brother Marvin Mitchell.Surviving are three children, Rock Gettys of Cincinnati, Ronda Vest of Sun Lakes AZ and Reva...

Our beloved mother, Janis Lorraine Kelley, 84 passed away on February 14th after her courageous battle with cancer.  Her incredible strength, unconditional love and unwavering faith were shown in everything she did and admired by all that knew her.  Janis was the first born of Harold and Cecilia McRae and raised in Kadoka SD. She moved to Pierre at the...