Obituaries

Benjamin “Ben” Joseph Day, beloved father, grandfather, and friend departed this earth on January 10, 2020 at the age of 62, after a sudden onset illness.Ben was born on April 22, 1957 in Bagdad, AZ, the youngest of 5, to Florence and Carl Day. Ben was raised in Chandler, Arizona where he attended Basha Elementary and Seton Catholic High. After...

James LaVar Billsdied January 8, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. Jim was born August 4, 1935, in Murray, Utah, to Leo DeMont and Elizabeth Steadman Bills. Jim served in the California Mission from 1955-1957, and was sealed to his eternal companion, Marjorie Ann Anderson, on March 25, 1958, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Jim graduated with High Honors from the...

In loving memory of Paul G. Burns born on June 1, 1955. A respectable man of honor and integrity. He was a well known team player within the aerospace engineering industry.  A wonderful husband and father whose love was never ending, and will be cherished by all. Per his wishes, he passed away in his home on January 6, 2020...

Frank L. Sotowent to meet the Lord onJanuary 5, 2020 and rejoin his wife, Rita V. Soto who preceded him in 2015. Born onMarch 14, 1930 in Chandler, where he ultimately raised his children. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones just as he desired it to be. Frank is survived by his six children: Betty...

“Mothers are the people who want your dreams to come true even more than you do. “On January 2nd 2020, Irene Foote passed away after a difficult year of battling through hospital visits, rehab stays, and care places. She was happiest in her home with her bird Fogel and cat Zappy.  Irene loved her family and encouraged them to do...

1/8/2020 Carmene SalineIn loving memory of Carmene Reynolds Saline. Passed away on January 6, 2020.  Born October 19, 1941 in Eagar, AZ. to Emmett and Minnie Reynolds.  Her family moved to Mesa Arizona when she was 11 years old, where she finished elementary school.  She graduated from Mesa High School in 1959.  She also attended Eastern Arizona College and Northern...

DOROTHY GENE JOHNSONDorothy Gene (Perry) Johnson, age 93, of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019.Dottie was a 47-yr resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona, a member of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, an originating resident of the Renaissance Senior Living Community, and active in various other community projects.Born September 16, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, she grew...

Ernestina Martinez RomeroNovember 20th 1934 – January 3rd2020Ernestina Martinez Romero was born on November 20th1934 in Sugar City, Colorado to Cathalina and Jesus Martinez.She was one of twelve children. She passed away on Jan 3rdin her home surrounded by her family.Ernestina M. Romero and her family settled in a part of Chandler, then called Goodyear in 1950. That is where...

Shirley J. (Alley) HenschenShirley J. Henschen, 83, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on December 7, 2019. She died peacefully at home on her birthday after fighting a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1936 in Peppertown, IN, to William D. & Beatrice (Green) Alley. Shirley graduated from Purdue University in 1958 with a B.A. in English....

Ricardo Esteban Ortiz, a devoted father, and loving husband, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2019 at the age of 32, while visiting family in Chandler Arizona.Ricardo is preceded in death by his sister in-law, Mandi Rios; his sister in-law, Yamileth Esquer; and his mother, Maria Dematta.Ricardo is survived by his dad, Marcelino Ortiz Sr.; his wife, Sabrina Rios; his children,...

20 May 1934 – 30 December 2019Mary Vee (Rasband) Wright was born 20 May 1934 in Heber City, Utah to Elvira (Lindsay) and Walter Jeffs Rasband. She was the baby in her family of seven with 4 sisters and 2 brothers.Mary Vee met Joe F. Wright in March before she graduated from high school at the store her brother-in-law managed...

Katrina Lynn Most Springer ObituaryAfter a twenty-five-year battle with Diabetes and emergency surgery at Chandler Regional Hospital, our Katrina Lynn was lifted up on angels’ wings to touch the face of God. She was born on August 12th, 1971 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Kittery, ME to John Alan and Kathryn P. Most who were stationed at Pease AFB...

Logan Bradford Blissit, cherished son and big brother, of Chandler, Arizona, tragically passed away in an automobile accident in Dateland, AZ on November 24, 2019 at 19 years of age.Logan was born on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on December 12, 1999 in Chandler, AZ to parents Bradford and Holly (Bakkemo) Blissit. He attended Tarwater Elementary, Bogle Junior High, and graduated...

STEPHEN (Steve) WILLIAM GRILZ, age 63, of Sun Lakes Arizona, died on Monday, December 9th, 2019, in Chandler, after a lingering illness.  Mr. Grilz was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and moved to Arizona with his family in 1961, at the age of 5.Mr. Grilz graduated from Chandler High School.  He played baseball for Chandler High School, Mesa Community College...

Coy C. Paynewas born May 22, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Scott Payne and Virgie Mae Stribling, cotton sharecroppers. Coy was the second of nine children, Coy often labored with his family in the fields throughout his childhood and adolescence. It was important to Coy’s father that his children be educated; Mr. Scott Payne Coy’s father made the decision...

Ms. Johnnie Mae Howard, age 86, of Chandler, Arizona passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Chandler Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.She was born December 4, 1932 in Gainesville, Texas to Alvin, Sr and Francis Byais (Miller). She was the second daughter of three children.As a small child, Johnnie Mae and her family moved to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas then...

Remembering Joseph A. ChapmanJoseph Albert Chapmanpassed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 3, 2019 due to complications from a recent surgery. Joe is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Linda. He is also survived by son Jeff, his wife Katie, and two grandchildren, Ben and Keegan, of West Seattle, son Patrick of Mill Creek, and son Darren, and his wife...

Gaylord Newell Pierce, 84, of Tempe, Arizona passed away at home on November 13, 2019 after a valiant struggle with liver and bone marrow cancer.  Although we are heartbroken that he is no longer with us, we are rejoicing in the knowledge that he is enjoying a reunion with loved ones.Gaylord was born on November 3, 1935 in Tucson, Arizona...

Debbie Anne (Nafts) Deverillwas a kind and loving woman, who after a vigorous battle withcancer, passed away on Sunday evening, November 24, 2019. We, the many, who loved herare heartbroken.Debbie Anne was born on November 7, 1958, in Big Timber, MT. She attended Huntley Project and Shepherd schools, graduating from Shepherd High School in 1977. Debbie was active inschool with...

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlene (McIntyre/Bradley) Perry announces her passing on December 1, 2019.  Arlene was born in Port Huron, Michigan on May 15, 1936.  She moved to Arizona in 1966 and was employed by the Chandler School District, working at Hartford Elementary, Frye Elementary, and Humphrey Elementary.  She loved her time as a school...