Obituaries

Nancy Musick Cottrellwas born on May 14, 1934 and passed on June 5, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving and adoring family. She was born in Edgar, Nebraska to Milan Arthur and Cora Shuck Musick. Her family moved to Washington state in 1936, where her brother Larry, sister Cheryl, and youngest brother Michael joined the family. They settled in...

Mardee Ann Brown (Risser), 80, passed away July 21, 2019 at Copper Creek Inn Memory Care in Chandler, AZ, where she had been a resident for the last 6 ½ years.She was born July 9, 1939 in Peoria, IL to E.C. “Pete” and Helen (Pitts) Risser.  She was raised with her sister in Peoria and graduated from Peoria “Central” High...

Charles J. Mortellaropassed away on July 24, 2019 at the age of 87. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Florence. He is survived by his sons Joe and Tom and son-in-law Steve Jones. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Pattie Jones and son Bill. He is also survived by three granddaughters Wendy, Gaby and Kayla and...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Karen Sue Compton (Haas) on Saturday, July 20th, 2019, at the age of 61, in Mesa, AZ. Karen was born the middle child of ten siblings in Orange County, CA on October 23, 1957. Karen loved her family and was known for her kind and compassionate spirit, especially...

Richard Keith Smith, loving father, grandfather, nephew, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 8th, 2019.Rick was born December 30th, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the youngest of three children born to Joyce Miller and Jim Smith. He grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona where he later started his family and raised his four daughters. Rick had an entrepreneur...

Mary H. Bonner1942-2019Maria Helena of Chandler, AZ died on July 18, 2019 of a heart attack and a stroke at the age of 77. Marywas preceded in death by her father, Miguel Aguilar, her mother, Mary Aguilar, and twin sons. She issurvived by her husband of 57 years Don L. Bonner, her 5 children (Tina Nance (Scott Nance), DarranBonner (Rosie...

Obituary of Doranne (née Remy) MillerPassed away Sunday at age 78 with her family at her side. She was a brilliant and loving woman who cared for her family, friends and strangers. The word “care” is a verb and she cared by action supporting people and causes that brought positive change to our world. She brightened our lives immeasurably and...

Janine Marie Prefontaine (“Jan”)lived life to the fullest and passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2019, lovingly surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A teacher, author, spiritual counselor, musician, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, she showed bravery and grace in her 5-year battle with stage 4 cancer. Jan was born on June 6th, 1947 in Kingman, Arizona. She quickly...

In loving MemorWilliam Clayton St. Amour1943–2019On July 11th, 2019, at the age of 76, William “Bill” St. Armour passed away with his wife, Lucy, by his side.He will be supremely missed by his wife and best friend of 52 years, Lucy. He was a proud father of Alexa, William II (Billy), and Chris. And he cherished his role as a...

David Leander Walz, 75, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away July 9, 2019 at home. He was born to parents Ervin and Lorretta on March 18th, 1944 in Fosston, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Joyce and they were happily married for 54 years. David is also survived by his three children, Becky Moeller (Bill) of Sioux Falls, SD, Dennis...

Bonnie Lou (Ward) Webb, 64, of Arizona City, Arizona went missing in Arizona on March 31st, 2019. Her truck was found abandoned on the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation on April 3rd, 2019. Bonnie’s remains were found on May 14th 2019, located 2 miles south of her truck, also on the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation. How Bonnie Lou left this life...

Rosalia Mendoza(Born June 5, 1962) Passed away June 29, 2019 at Dobson Home/Hospice of the Valley.Precreded in death by her parents Alfredo and Margaret Mendoza, and her brother Lorenzo.She is survived by her sister Susie, brothers and their spouses: Alfred (Mary), Avel (Shannon), Adam (Pam), Anthony (Guadalupe), Alonzo (Gladys), several nieces and nephews.Born in Chandler, Arizona. Attended St. Mary-Basha school,...

Betty Appleton, 83, of Chandler AZ, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 27th, 2019, at her home.  She was considerate, and both loved and was loved dearly by her family and friends.  She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, two grandsons, one grand daughter, one great grand daughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.  A Celebration of Life will be...

Parker Shawn Young’snearly four year long fight with cancer ended on the morning of June 29. He was born on November 17, 2004, in Clackamas, Oregon. Shortly after his birth he moved to Chandler, Arizona. He attended Fulton Elementary School and SanTan Junior High School.Parker was friendly, well liked, and enjoyed spending time with his many friends and family. He...

Marilyn Frances Garner, a long-time resident of Gilbert, Arizona, died Thursday June 27th2019 of congestive heart failure.Born in 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, Marilyn was an only child to Wilda and Payson Cobe.  She grew up spending summers in Sleepytown, Maine.  She dearly loved her time spent living abroad in Holland, and was a medaled equestrian rider. From there she settled...

Richard J. Amante, born on February 17, 1949, passed away on June 24, 2019 of natural causes. He was the father of Dennis Kaniela Pihana Amante and Marc Keoni Pihana Amante. He was the grandfather of eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His life’s profession was in the Shoe Repair business. His mother Marcella L. Amante and father Frank Amante preceded...

It is with great sadness that the family of Adela Dominguez announces her passing early Monday morning, June 17th, 2019, at the age of 80, in Chandler, AZ.  Adela was born on October 21st, 1938 in La Mesa, New Mexico to Epitacio Holguin and Amelia Borunda.  Adela also had 8 siblings.Adela is lovingly remembered by her children, daughters Bertha (Louis...

Scottsdale-Edward J. Carr, age 96 was taken home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2019. Ed was born in Denver, Colorado on March 17th, 1923. Ed passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley Eckstein Center where he spent his last few days. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Patricia Carr, his mother...

Gerard Berg DeMerell (Jerry)passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 14, 2019 at the age of 84 after many years of health struggles. He was born December 17, 1934 to Samuel and Dorothy DeMerell in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the family soon moved to Lancaster, Ohio. Jerry attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He then served in the U.S. Army...

Hazel J. Hansen, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, in her home at Solterra in Chandler.  She was born on June 18, 1933, in London, England.  Hazel truly loved life and enjoyed the simple pleasures life had to offer; spending time with friends and family, and traveling to many beautiful places.  Her 3 Daughters (Brandi Ann Harper, Jeanne...