Obituaries

Obituaries

Michael Roger Hegland

Michael Roger Hegland

Nov 13, 2024

Michael Roger Hegland moved on to sing the next verse of his life on November 13, 2024 in Chandler, Arizona with family at his side. 

Michael was born February 11, 1956, to Roger and Shirley Hegland of rural Moorhead. Mike’s family’s farm included their grandparents’ home too. At an early age Mike engaged in farming operations along with his sisters. There...

Josie B. Gonzales

Josie B. Gonzales

Nov 12, 2024

Chepina or Momzy known to us all was one of a kind. The brightest light to brighten any room she walked in. The enormous amount of love she had to give, the laugh you could hear a million miles away, the endless stories, the meals cooked with love, the tight hugs, are all ways to describe our precious Momzy or...

Becky Escandon Marquez

Becky Escandon Marquez

Nov 7, 2024

Becky Escandon Marquez, 78, of Chandler, Arizona entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.

She was born in Chandler, Arizona on September 17th, 1946, to Eleazar Escandon and Jesus “Chuey” Escandon (Orozco). Becky lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. She was known for her wild personality, gentle demeanor and unwavering generosity.

She was a loving devoted wife of...

Drew Stephen Kimball

Drew Stephen Kimball

Nov 5, 2024

Drew Stephen Kimball was born May 20, 1980, in Long Beach, California, to Jeff and Tracy Kimball, and died with his 12-year-old son, Grahm, on November 5, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his son, Braden; his grandparents, Sy and Betty Kimball and Stephen Roger Slack; and niece, Rylee Ann Kimball. He is survived by his...

Grahm Bentley Kimball

Grahm Bentley Kimball

Nov 5, 2024

Grahm Bentley Kimball was born in Gilbert, Arizona, on June 23, 2012, and passed away, alongside his father, Drew Kimball, in a tragic plane crash on November 5, 2024. Grahm is survived by his loving mother, Tanya Kimball; his sister, Hallie Wilcock (Tex Wilcock); his brother, Jack Kimball; and his grandparents, Jeff and Tracy Kimball, and John and Tammy Myers....

Alfredo De La Cruz

Alfredo De La Cruz

Oct 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Alfredo De La Cruz

Alfredo De La Cruz, 65, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his beloved children. A native of Arizona, Al was born on November 5, 1958, in Tempe, AZ, to Alfredo De La Cruz Sr. and Rosita Lopez.

Al is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Armando Lopez and Pedro...

Quent Dowen Bruce

Quent Dowen Bruce

Oct 25, 2024

In Loving Memory ofQuent Dowen Bruce

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Quent Dowen Bruce, a beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend, who left us unexpectedly on October 25th, 2024 at the age of 55. Though he battled health challenges for the past 11-12 years, he faced each day with resilience, bolstered by the love...

Bernadine Frances Spallas

Bernadine Frances Spallas

Oct 24, 2024

Bernadine Frances Spallas, 97, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away October 24, 2024.

Bernadine Frances Yellen was born February 19, 1927, in Plymouth, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Slovenian immigrants Franc and Ivana Tajnikar Yellen. She was the youngest of her siblings, Frank, Zita, Louis, Rudy, and Adeline. Growing up during the Great Depression, she knew the importance of the things...

Ruben Damian

Ruben Damian

Oct 23, 2024

Ruben Damian was born in San Nicolas De Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on March 16, 1940 and peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024. He was 84 years old.  

Ruben is the son of Julio and Petra Damian. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth, and his four children,...

Esther M. Golding

Esther M. Golding

Oct 22, 2024

Prophetess Esther M. Golding transitioned to eternal life in the early morning hours of October 22, 2024. Known for her loving kindness and great spiritual gifts, she will be greatly missed by her family and all those she ministered to.

Esther Melody Brooks was born on May 5, 1963, in Ogden, Utah. Esther was the fifth child of Frank and Oretha...

Rosalinda Campos de Ruiz

Rosalinda Campos de Ruiz

Oct 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rosalinda Campos de Ruiz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who left us on October 19, 2024 at the age of 65. 

Born on June 21, 1959 in Nuevo León, Mexico, Rosalinda was a loving and devoted mother, known for her unwavering love, wisdom, and strength. She spent her life...

Charles William "Bill" Day

Charles William "Bill" Day

Oct 18, 2024

Charles William “Bill” Day passed away on October 18th, 2024. 

Bill was born on October 13th, 1939, to parents Charles and Bernice Day in Gillette, Wyoming and lived a vibrant life marked by his love of family and active engagement in a variety of interests. While attending high school in Edgemont, South Dakota, Bill met the love of his life, Brenda...

Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth

Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth

Oct 18, 2024

With heartfelt gratitude to God for giving us such a wonderful mother, we are saddened to announce the passing of Naomi Hoopes Ellsworth on October 18, 2024. She peacefully passed from this mortal realm with family by her side.

Naomi was born February 12, 1934, to Nat and Ileen Hoopes in Thatcher, AZ. She was the oldest of four children, and...

Alejandro Patrick Briones

Alejandro Patrick Briones

Oct 14, 2024

Alejandro Patrick Briones

December 1, 2001 – October 14, 2024 

For 22 beautiful years, Alejandro Patrick Briones loved and supported us with his presence in our lives. Now, his absence is deafening and palpable and has created a void. We will now endeavor to move forward, day by day, in order to honor his legacy. 

Alex accepted people as they came; his empathetic...

John Cevedia

John Cevedia

Oct 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John Mendez Cevedia on October 13, 2024, at the age of 74, after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 29, 1950, in Douglas, Arizona, John was a beloved husband for 54 years, a devoted father and grandfather, and a faithful servant of God.  

John is survived by...

Judith A. Nardi

Judith A. Nardi

Oct 13, 2024

Judith A. Nardi was the last survivor of one of the original Baja Californian families who settled in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood during its fishing and cannery heyday. She passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 at the age of 98 in Mesa, Arizona.

Born in April 1926 in her beloved San Diego, California, Judith grew up intelligent, proud, spirited,...

Paul Louis Mazade

Paul Louis Mazade

Oct 11, 2024

Paul Louis Mazade

March 1, 1930 – October 11, 2024

Paul Louis Mazade was born in Detroit, Mi in 1930 to Mary Ferrari and Auguste L. Mazade. His parents soon separated, and he and his mother moved to live with my grandmother, Catherine Ferrari Trunzo, in New Eagle, Pa., along with her large family.

Paul and his mother moved to New York in...

Edwin George "Moon" Mullin

Edwin George "Moon" Mullin

Oct 10, 2024

Edwin George "Moon" Mullin passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1947, in Oakland, California, at the Naval Hospital Oak Knoll to Bessie and Royal Mullin. Edwin graduated from Tennyson High School in Hayward, California, in 1965, and at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. 

During his time in the...

Marilyn M Krick

Marilyn M Krick

Oct 10, 2024

Marilyn Krick (93) passed peacefully in her home on October 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born to Tom and Ella Wilson on August 5, 1931, in Elkton, South Dakota. She grew up on a farm and attended public school in Elkton and graduated from Elkton H.S. in 1948.

Marilyn met George Thielen at a wedding dance in Elkton...

Sherrie Ann Nelson-Smith

Sherrie Ann Nelson-Smith

Oct 10, 2024

Sherrie Ann Nelson-Smith, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Aunt was called home on October 10th, 2024. Sherrie was born June 5th, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Vergie Hall and Ruben Lee. She attended Kenwood Academy in Chicago, and later went to Sawyer Business College. Sherrie worked as a Bank Teller and even bartended part time, but it was at Hartford...