Obituaries

Steven A. Thrash, 64, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on August 1, 2019 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer.  Steve was born in Lafayette, Indiana and during his lifetime lived in many different places including Indiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, California, Texas and Arizona.  His heart always remained in Maryland where he spent most of his...

Jimmy Earl Joneswas born on February 29th 1944 in Henderson, TX, to his loving mother (Christine Jones) and father (Jimmy T. Jones). Jimmy Jones relocated with his family as a teenager to Arizona around 1958 which he attended Westwood High School alongside his two brothers Sunny Jones and Joe Jones. Jimmy E. Jones branched off to start a family of...

Allen Duane Whitewas born in Hobart, OK on November 6, 1939 to Blaine and Mary White. He was the second son born to Blaine and Mary.  Blaine and Mary were farmers and lived close by Mary’s parents who were also farmers.  Soon after he was born, WWII began and times were hard.  Allen’s sister, Lynell was born in 1942 and...

Harold (Hal) Taylor Qualls, 76 of Chandler, Arizona passed from this life Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, Arizona. Hal was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1942. He was the son of the late Harvey L. and Dimple L. Qualls. He was a member of the Chandler Church of Christ in Chandler, Arizona, and was...

Catherine Cecelia (Winderlin) BenderDecember 30, 1925 – September 15, 2019Catherine Cecelia Bender, 93, of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Garden City, KS, died peacefully surrounded by all six of her kids at her bedside at Desert Oasis Chandler Group Home on Sunday, September 15, 2019.Catherine was born on December 30, 1925 to James and Rachel (Connor) Winderlin in Scott City,...

Joseph Agnello, age 84, passed away surrounded by family at his home in San Tan Valley, Arizona on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.  Joe was born on July 15, 1935 to Angelo and Lena (Abramo) Agnello.  He was raised with his five sisters in Brooklyn, NY.  He joined the navy at the age of 17 and served for four years as...

Jimmy (Jim) Delbert Parrish, 84, of Chandler, Arizona went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2019 after some months of declining health, with his loving wife Nancy, by his side.Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy, son Michael (Donna) of Chandler, daughters Karen Parrish of Chandler, Shelley Morris (Tim) of Gilbert and...

Alberto Renteria Jr. (Gogo)passed away unexpectedly on September 7th, 2019 at the age of 47.Alberto was born on January 16th, 1972 in Calexico, CA to Alberto Sr and Apolonia Renteria. He is survived by his mother Apolonia Renteria, sister Jacqueline Renteria, and brother Marco Renteria. He was also married and survived by his wife Luanna Renteria, and 4 amazing kids...

Ethel Louella Klemm Johnsonwas born on December, 17 1939 in Denver, Colorado to Louella and Fred Klemm, and passed away peacefully on September 8, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, after suffering a sudden stroke the night before.  Left to honor her memory are her husband of 52 years, Donald L. Johnson, her children, Katrina Johnson, Rebecca (Jim) Klufa, and Daryl Johnson,...

Norma L. Griffin, 85, of Chandler, AZ (formerly of Scottsdale & Mesa), passed away at Chandler Regional Hospital peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2019. She was born in Anchor, IL on May 31, 1934 to George and Hazel Schleeter and married Wendell P. Griffin in 1954 and settled in Arizona in 1960.  Norma had a career of...

David Andrew Palty (Dave), 60, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on September 1, 2019.There will be a service on September 5, 2019 held at University Presbyterian Church of Tempe, Arizona at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Eric Ledermann will be officiating.  There will be a Celebration of Life in Dave’s honor held in Iowa on September 20, 2019...

Monte Alan Nevitt, Jr.passed away at the age of 38 on August 31, 2019, at Banner Desert Hospital from cardiac arrest.  Alan was born in Mesa on April 29, 1981. He went to school in Prescott and Queen Creek, graduating from QCHS in 2000, after serving as student body president and participating in sports, scouts, and 4H. He served an...

Vicky Ann Mason (Wilkinson)was born on October 7, 1959 at the Southside Hospital in Mesa, AZ.  She passed away at age 59 on August 26, 2019 at her residence in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Vicky was the daughter of Harry & Shirley Wilkinson of Chandler, AZ.  Shirley passed in January of this year.  Vicky is also survived by her older sister,...

Jean was born on April 17, 1942 to Martin and Peggy McGuinn.  Jean had an older brother, John, a younger sister, Marge (deceased) and a baby brother, Marty.  She was raised on the south side of Chicago going to Little Flower Grade School, Mercy High School and finished her education at South Chicago Hospital on the way to becoming a...

On the morning of August 27thHortensia Baldenegro lost her battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83 in her home in Chandler. With always impeccable timing, her roots ever thriving, she was able to release her fight in the utmost peace and grace. She is strong and whole again in every aspect possible. Her legacy will live strong by all...

Paul Parrillopassed away unexpectedly on August 25th, 2019 at the age of 46.Paul was born April 18th, 1973 in Encino California to Victor and Karen Parrillo. He graduated from Simi Valley High School in 1991. On October 11, 2010 he married his wife Crystal Parrillo. Paul is also survived by his brother Chris Parrillo & his sister Sherry Thomas. He...

It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly J. McCook announces her passing on August 12, 2019 at the age of 85.  Beverly will be lovingly remembered by her children Sarah, Chris, and Michael and two grandchildren Travis and Sadie.Beverly began her journey in Massachusetts with stops in California, Virginia, Illinois, and Arizona, as her father worked for...

Robert Barclay Dulaney, 12/8/1930 – 8/21/2019Bob was a survivor and a man of quick wit that enjoyed making people laugh.  He almost died at 19 when hit by a drunk driver as he was Christmas caroling with his youth group.  It was predicted that he would never walk again if he survived.  Against all odds and with over 50 surgeries,...

Joe Vance Andersen, age 81, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at his home in Mesa, Arizona, after battling cancer for 3 years.Joe was born on May 20, 1938, in Mesa, Arizona to Thomas and Marva Andersen.  He was the fifth of their ten children.Joe farmed wheat and alfalfa with his Dad on their farm in Chandler, Arizona. He lettered in...

Kirk, Lt/Col Leland R. Kirk, USAF Ret.Colonel Kirk was born in Yakima, Washington on 30 May 1928 to Robert and Martha Mae (Stephens) Kirk. His childhood dream was to become a pilot so he picked fruit in the orchards to pay for flying lessons. His mother was his first passenger in a piper aircraft. At the age of 17 he...