Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Swanson, age 65, announces her passing on Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Gilbert, Arizona after a long illness.Elizabeth was born to the late John Robert and Patricia Ann (Ketchum) Swanson on January 18, 1954 in Taylorville, Illinois. She moved with her family to Chandler in 1965 where she...

Daniel Thomas Richmond, 21, of Gilbert, Arizona, died January 14, 2019 as a result of an accidental drug overdose. Daniel was born to Alexander Thomas Richmond and Robin Richmond Latto on October 29, 1997 at Desert Samaritan Hospital. He was welcomed into the world by his parents, big sister (Heidi), and great-grandmother (Anne “Nana” Resnick). He was a beautiful baby...

Jeremy Jonesdied unexpectedly at home on January 11th, 2019 in Chandler, Arizona at the young age of 46 years old. Jeremy is survived by father, Robert , stepmother, Bonnie , mother, Rose stepfather Jeff , stepfather , Jim , stepmother Patty ; brothers, Bill, Andrew, Theodore, Franklin, Clayton, Nick, and Nate; Wife, Hannah Hall ; and children, Christopher, Reegan and...

Charles Gerald (Jerry) Christenson, of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away December 30, 2018 in Chandler, AZ.  Jerry was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on March 10, 1940 to Claire Christenson and Mildred Johnson. Jerry was married to Janet Swanson from 1960 through 1994 and lived in LeMars, Iowa. They had two children; Julie and Jeffrey Christenson. Jerry married Carol Dahl in...

Valerie Ann Caliendo, born October 20, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Olive Kilb, she was one of six children (Rose, Ronetta, Edward, William, and Denise) passed away peacefully on Sunday January 13, 2019 at the age of 79.Valerie is survived by her husband of sixty years Felix “Phil” Caliendo, five sons Michael (Eddie), James (Zulma), Mark (Sarah), John...

Garry Dan Gilbertpassed away on January 11, 2019 in Chandler, Arizona.  He suffered a massive heart attack on December 4, 2019. Two days later he underwent open heart surgery and fought one hell of a fight for the following six weeks in the ICU at Chandler Regional Hospital. Ultimately his body could not sustain and he passed on peacefully with...

Margaret Nieves Rosales, passed away at age 76 on Saturday January 5, 2019 in Norwalk, California, she was surrounded by her family and friends with love and faith.  She was born on August 5, 1942 in Higley, Arizona to Severo and Margaret Contreras and she was the oldest of 3 girls.  Margaret attended St. Mary’s Catholic School from where she...

On Tuesday, January 2, 2019, Mr. Dang van Huynh, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years. He will be forever remembered by his wife, sisters, by his children, by his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.He was a lay Buddhist following Zen Buddhism of Mahayana, Truc Lam branch. His Master is Most Venerable Thich...

Mr. Peter Pete Michael Jensen, of Ivanhoe and Round Lake, Minnesota, born on July 29, 1961 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Elloween Mae (Huebner) Jensen and Howard Louis Jensen, passed away at age 57 on December 30, 2018 in Maricopa, Arizona. He graduated from Round Lake High School in 1979. Peter served in the Air Force from 1979 to 1981....

Roy Pershing Minkpassed peacefully on December 24, 2018. He was born in Rockholds, Kentucky on February 26, 1919. He graduated from Knox Central High School in Barbourville, Kentucky. Roy served in WWII for five years in the Pacific Theater with a rank of staff sergeant in the Army Air Force. Roy’s tours of duties included New Guinea, Okinawa, and the...

Mrs. Elda “Ging” (Mercado) Sabal, born on November 1, 1939 in Molugan, Philippines, to the late Irene Lago Mercado and the late Numerano Mercado, passed away at age 79 on December 25, 2018 in Chandler, Arizona. Elda was the beloved wife of Dr. Antonio C. Sabal for 54 years. She is survived by her sons, Antonio Sabal Jr and David...

Our beloved Ruth Leah Jacobelli of Sun Lakes, Arizona, has left us this week on the wings of angels to join her parents Joseph and Eve Levin, formerly of Jeannette, Pennsylvania.  A memorial gathering will be held in January, at a time and date to be announced, and her final resting place will be the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.Raymond...

Mary Virginia (Conley) Pleticha, 91, known as “Gini” to many family and friends passed away on December 20, 2018.Gini is survived by daughters, Carolynn (Tom) Eckard and Linda Greggs; son, Steve (Dawn) Pleticha; eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and her furry best friend, Zoe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, of 63 years, her parents, Martin &...

On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, Ann Ramirez, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 57.Ann was born on August 16, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to Carl and Mary(Woods)Guenther.  She attended Chandler High School and Mesa Community College, receiving her Associate of Arts Degree.  Ann worked in security for Wackenhut and G4S for 11 years. ...

Wiley C. Herman Jr., 79 of Chandler AZ, passed December 6th 2018.Wiley was born to Wiley Herman Sr. and Ruby Herman, September 11th 1939, in Gisela, AZ.  He graduated from Chandler High School in 1957.He leaves as his legacy 3 children: Todd Herman, Tamara Walker, and Wiley C.Herman III. His children will always remember him as a hardworking and diligent...

Sandra (Sandy) Ruth Haneywent home to Heaven on December 7, 2018 at the age of 76 in Mesa, Arizona.  She waged a courageous 30-month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor.Sandra is survived by her loving sister Margaret (Peggy) Haney and Shiloh, the Collie she deeply loved. She was preceded in death by her parents John Edward Haney and Edith Virginia...

Donna Mae Cowles passed away on November 28th, 2018 at the age of 83 at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Donna was an Arizona resident for 45years and lived in Chandler since 2004. Donna was born on June 26th, 1935. She married Stanley Park Cowles on Easter Sunday, April 10th, 1955 at Bethany Lutheran Church in West Union, Iowa.Donna worked at...

Mary Esther Corrigan of Mesa, Arizona, was called to heaven surrounded by her family on December 06, 2018, in Chandler, Arizona.Mary Esther, known to many by Estee, was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, to Gladys Amy and Henry McCormick on February 06, 1933. She was the third of four children born to the couple.Estee grew up in Cross Creek, Pennsylvania, and...

Edward J.P. Cadogan, 78, passed away quietly in his home Sunday evening, November 18, 2018, reunited with his wife Wanda, the love of his life. He had endured several health conditions over the past year, finally coming to rest after a long fulfilling life journey, leaving his family and friends many great memories.Eddie as he was fondly known, was born...

James Valentine Anderson, a Veteran of Mesa, Az passed away suddenly on Saturday,December 01, 2018.He was born in Sinaloa, Mexico and raised in Miami, Fl and San Fernando Valley, Ca.He relocated to Arizona in 1991.He was an amid fan of Miami Dolphins.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Grace Anderson of Cebu, Philippines.His deceased mother was Isidra Perez Arce and...