Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Leonel Mendoza announce his passing on Sunday November 24, 2019. Leonel was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on April 6, 1959 to Jesus and Maria Mendoza. He leaves behind a son Leonel Jr Mendoza and a daughter Lesly Mendoza. He was a beloved Father, Brother, Son, Uncle, and good friend. He loved...

Oneta Ellen Brooks Vance, a native of Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family,  November 21, 2019 at the age of 86.  Oneta was born in Chandler, AZ on March 8, 1933, the daughter of Will Dallas Brooks and Frances Jane Brooks, both deceased.  Oneta attended school in Fredonia, Prescott and Chandler, AZ.  At Chandler...

Pamela Jean (nee Vincent) Kirbywas born on March 26, 1962 to Judith (nee Edwards) Vincent and Thomas Norman Vincent in Wilmington, Delaware.  She subsequently moved to Florida and Arizona.  She passed away peacefully on November 2, 2019 surrounded by loving family.  Pam always loved pretty things–particularly victorian style.  Her hobbies included crafts, refinishing furniture, reading and gardening.She was a loving,...

Edward Ole Nevitt Sr., resident of Queen Creek since 1955, died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of November 17, 2019, just one day shy of his 90th birthday. He was a loving and devoted husband, friend, neighbor, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and leaves a posterity that will remember him as a caring and fun loving...

Kathryn SimoAugust 5, 1990-November 15, 2019Kathryn passed from this life suddenly at her home in Chandler, AZ. She is survived by her parents Connie of Chandler and Michael (Debra Keller) of Orchard Lake, MI, along with loving sisters Adriane Miles (Jon) and twin Michelle. She is also survived by niece Addison, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, who adored, cherished...

Gary Troxtelwas born to Dolores and James Troxtel in Pontiac Michigan on October 12, 1950.He was 69 years old when he passed away in Chandler Arizona on November 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Dolores and James Troxtel.Gary is survived by his wife, Victoria Troxtel, daughters, Brittany Troxtel, Courtney Justice, Kendra Holman, son Jeremy Sidwell and...

Vera Hernandezwas born to Bertha & Ignacio Gutierrez in Flagstaf Arizona on January 22, 1941.She was 78 years old when she passed away in Chandler Az, on November 10,2019. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, her loving husband of 53 Years John Hernandez and son Henry Hernandez.She is survived by her sons Johnny,Albert,Richard & David...

Marilyn Chalk Hinkle, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born on June 16, 1947 to James Nielson and Lois Cardon Chalk, in Turlock, California. She was born just 11 months and 1 week after her sister Evelyn. She has two younger brothers, Larry and Bruce, and one younger sister...

Wendy Markin, 80 years old, died on November 4th, 2019, in Chandler, Arizona. Her youth was spent in Rochester, New York while most of the rest of her life was spent in New York City, NY and in Paramus, NJ.She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. James and Anne Markin, and her sister Susan Watson.She is survived by her sister...

Rena Mae Charette Keith, 85, formerly of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Chandler, AZ after a rapid decline with dementia. Her husband and four children had all been together sharing in her care.She is survived by her sister Sylvia Michaud (Gene) of Presque Isle, Maine, her husband, Willard Lee of...

August 26, 1937 – Oct 26, 2019Robert “Bob” G. Terry, 82 of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formally of Ramsey, New Jersey from 1964-2017 passed away on October 26, 2019 from a brief battle with brain cancer.Bob is survived by his wife, Gladys E. (Heinemann) Terry; of which they had 58 wonderful years of love, adventure and partnership together. Bob is also...

Priscilla “Percy” Granado, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2019 following a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Priscilla was born March 13, 1947 in Chandler, Arizona and is preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Sarah Rael Baldenegro, as well as her brother Richard Rael.Priscilla was a woman of faith, love and kindness. She was full of...

September 13th 1967 – October 19th 2019Dave, 52, is survived by his wife Lupe Bentley, his parents Bill and Shirley Bentley, and his two children Calvin Bentley and Erica Wilson.Dave owned and operated his own company, Dave’s Fab Shop from his own backyard – the same backyard where he married Lupe in 2001. Dave will always be remembered for being...

Stephanie Serrano, 65, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 17, 2019. She fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for more than six years. She was born in Mesa, Ariz., on July 15, 1954, to parents Evangeline (Eva) Felix Serrano and Ernie Serrano. She graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 1972 and was...

OBITUARYMICHAEL P. CORCORAN SR. VETERANMichael P. Corcoran Sr., 84, passed away on September 28 in Chandler Regional Hospital in Arizona after a brief illness. Michael was born March 28, 1935 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to the late Michael J, and Nancy Corcoran of Parsippany, New Jersey. His only sibling, the late Reverend Barry Corcoran, a Catholic Missionary who served...

JoAnn F. Sind, 82 – Long-time resident of the Detroit, MI area, entered eternal life October 18, 2019, at The Enclave of Gilbert, AZ.JoAnn was born March 18, 1937, in Youngstown, OH to Francis and Mary (Ranke) O’Connor.  On August 26, 1961, she married William J. Sind, Jr. A graduate of Madonna College, she taught grade school in the Archdiocese...

Samuel Gordon Stout, 85, of Chandler, AZ, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday evening, October 11that the Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home, following a 10-day hospital stay.  A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 27that Alma School Road Church of Christ, 445 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, with Keith Shepherd officiating.  Family visitation will follow...

Sandra K. Palmer, 76 of Queen Creek, Arizona, formerly of Hiawatha, Iowa went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 9, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Gilbert Arizona. Her remains were cremated and there will be a private graveside service at a later date.Sandy was born Aug. 11, 1943 in Hampton, IA, daughter of Donna M. Pfaltzgraff....

Barbara Jill Presler, Ed.D.September 30, 1944 (Chicago, Illinois)—August 30, 2019 (Mesa, Arizona) Bobbie Jill Presler was born at the Grant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Muriel Lenore (Bamberger) Cerkel and Mitchell William Cerkel on September 30, 1944. She went to a state funded nursery school, then attended Von Humboldt Elementary School in Chicago. When she was seven years old, her...

William F. (Bill) Waterspassed away September 22, 2019 in Chandler, Arizona after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Sun Lakes, Arizona, on Saturday, September 28, at 1:30 p.m. Bueler Mortuary, Chandler, is handling arrangements.Bill was born to Leo and Dorothy Wells Waters in 1944 in Anniston,...