Obituaries
James Henry Schmit
Aug 19, 2025
James Henry “Jim” Schmit, aged 75, passed peacefully August 19, 2025 in Chandler AZ. He was born in Port Washington, WI.
Jim graduated from East Lansing High School in 1967. After graduating, Jim served honorably in the US Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Jim moved to Chandler, AZ taking pride in working with the City of Tempe where he worked as a...
Rose Marie Brown
Aug 16, 2025
Rose Marie Brown, 96, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side.
She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the sixth of seven children. On June 23, 1950, she married her best friend, R. Earl Brown. Together they made many homes and friends across the United States, spending most of their years in Ohio,...
Priscilla Mary Foster
Aug 11, 2025
Priscilla ‘Pris’ Mary Foster, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11th at Vesta House in Chandler, Arizona.
She was born in Glens Falls, NY on August 4, 1942 to George Edwin and Florence Matilda Marra Penders.
Pris is survived her sister, Paula Prater of Palmer, MA, her sister in law, Helen Fowler (Vaughn) of Queensbury, NY, her daughter Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Wilder (Ernie)...
Helena Defonse
Aug 10, 2025
Helena Defonse, born Helena Damasse in Port-Salut, Haiti in 1940, was a devoted mother, friend, and servant of God who deeply loved her family. In 1969, she married Lemite Defonse, and together they were blessed with six children: Pascale, Clozene, Viles, Closel, Harry, and Daniella, as well as ten grandchildren.
Helena was a strong and hardworking woman who provided for her...
Richard Staab
Aug 9, 2025
Staab, Richard “Rick”, 72 of Chandler, AZ was called home August 9, 2025. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Rick was 1 of 7 children of Morton Louis and Francis Marie Staab. Rick attended Bourgade High School active in track, baseball and football. Some would suggest he occasionally tested the nuns’ faith with his antics.
Rick went on to follow in his mother’s...
Tammara Carnes
Aug 9, 2025
Tammara (Tammy) CarnesAge 41- Chandler, AZTammy passed away suddenly on the morning of August 9, 2025. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammy Carnes a devoted mother, daughter, sister, cousin and loving friend.
Tammy was born on November 30, 1983, to Millissa and Ralph Carnes. She leaves behind her grief-stricken parents, her two beloved children Madison and Hunter; her...
Pamela M. Primak
Aug 8, 2025
Pamela M. Primak, 82, of Chandler, Arizona, went to be with our Father on August 8th, 2025. Pamela (Pam, Mom), was born on August 26, 1942 in Cromer, England. She grew up there and was raised by her great aunt and great uncle. Mom lived an incredible and vibrant life marked by her faith, admiration of her husband, Thomas Primak,...
Antonio Lucas de Miguel
Aug 7, 2025
It is with great sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Antonio “Tony” Lucas de Miguel, who departed this life peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 90.
Born on January 9, 1935, in Aldea del Pinar, Burgos, Spain, Antonio was the beloved son of the late Domingo Lucas Gómez and Catalina de Miguel...
Mary Susan Collins
Aug 4, 2025
Mary Susan Collins, 85, formerly of Kankakee, IL and Marin County CA, died peacefully August 4, 2025 in Chandler, AZ. She was born January 17, 1940, the daughter of Arthur T. and Beatrice Grenier Collins in Kankakee, IL. She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and Mount Mary University and had a lifelong career in special education as a teacher,...
Joseph Brinton Wise
Aug 2, 2025
Joseph Brinton Wise
Son of Paul Joseph Wise and Barbara Brinton.Born December 2, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah.Married Gayla Irene Stokes on June 10, 1964 in Logan, Utah Temple.Passed away on August 2, 2025 at his home in Gilbert, Arizona.His family lived in Ogden, Utah, then moved to Minnesota and Illinois. In Minnesota, he met his future wife, Gayla Irene...
Rodney William Sowers
Aug 1, 2025
Rodney William Sowers passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Ogden, Utah, on August 17, 1945, he was the son of Ivon Lewis Sowers and Kathryn Erma Sowers.
Rodney graduated from Ogden High School in 1963 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Utah. Following college, he...
Luke Sipe
Jul 31, 2025
Luke Sipe, aged 54, passed away peacefully at home with his family in Ahwatukee, Arizona, on July 31, 2025, after a brave battle with stage IV cancer.
Born in Sedalia, Missouri, on July 21, 1971, Luke spent his early childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, before his family relocated to Chandler, Arizona, in 1985. He graduated from Chandler High School, attended Arizona...
Reynaldo Estrella "Veko" Baldenegro
Jul 24, 2025
Reynaldo Estrella "Veko" Baldenegro, 89, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona-the city where he was born and where his remarkable life began on March 12, 1936.A proud native son of Chandler, Reynaldo was deeply rooted in the community's history. Born to Anna Joaquina Estrella Baldenegro and Manuel Baldenegro, Rey and his eight brothers were all raised...
Barbara Lynn Rupp
Jul 24, 2025
Barbara Lynn Rupp, age 79, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 13th, 1946.
She is predeceased by her parents, Edd Davis and Frances Massey, and her husband Jerry Rupp.
Barbara is survived by her daughter Mariss, son-in-law Robin, son David, brother Dan and sister-in-law Karen, grandchildren Chelsea and her husband YiQiu, Daniel and his wife Susan, and great-granddaughter Davina.
Barb moved to...
Koay Alvin Hatch
Jul 24, 2025
Koay Alvin Hatch, 44, passed away on July 24th, 2025, exactly one week after his 22nd wedding anniversary with his wife. Koay was a devoted husband and father to his wife and their eight children, whom he loved dearly.
He was born on October 10th, 1980, in Mesa, Arizona, to Norece “Shorty” and Nivla Hatch. He was one of nine children...
Jocie Hayes
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory Of
Jocie Hayes
May 8, 1943 ~ July 22, 2025Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Jocie Hayes who peacefully left us at the age of 82 at Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert, Arizona. Her vibrant soul, love, kindness, and selflessness echoes in our hearts.
Jocie Hayes was born...
Amy Strehlau
Jul 20, 2025
Amy Strehlau, 54 passed away in her home on July 20, 2025. She was born in LaSalle, Illinois to Denis and Leslie Strehlau. She was a resident of Arizona for 36 years and was employed at Wells Fargo for 24 years.
She had a passion for photography, world travel and cooking. As an adventurous world traveler Amy visited many countries and...
Jennifer Gingrass
Jul 20, 2025
Jennifer Gingrass1948 – 2025Jennifer Gingrass, 77, passed away at home in Chandler, AZ on July 20, 2025. Jennifer was graduate of Sedgwick High School.
Jennifer spent many years working on the family farm in Sedgwick, KS with her husband, Norman. She found a second career in the real estate title insurance business as she moved with her family from Kansas to...
Sandra M. Goins
Jul 19, 2025
Sandra M. GoinsDied 19 July 2025
Our beloved Sandy, 75, died July 19th after a brief illness. She was able to say goodbye to her husband, Glenn, and five of her seven children, before leaving us.
Sandy was born into a nomadic military family stationed at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. She met her husband at the Williams Air Force Base Teen...
Johnny Ray Robbins
Jul 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Johnny Ray Robbins, born July 9th, 1959 to Julius Robert Robbins and Thelma Morris Higgins in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Chandler. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Through it all, he never lost his sense of humor or his signature laugh that could fill a room and lift anyone's spirit.
Johnny Ray was...
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