Obituaries

Kito VinsonSeptember 19, 1987 – June 24, 2018Kito Vinson was born in Baltimore Maryland on September 19th 1987. Kito was baptized at Sharon SDA Church by Pastor Vern Joyner Sr. He graduated from Woodlawn Senior High School in Baltimore County Maryland. Kito attended Towson State University for Visual Arts. He had a natural talent for visual arts and he thrived...

Eliseo LucasJune 14, 1928 – June 23, 2018Chandler, AZ – Eliseo Lucas peacefully went to the Lord on June 23, 2018 at the age of 90.   Eliseo was the oldest of seven children born to Domingo and Catalina Lucas in Aldea del Pinar, Burgos, Spain on June 14, 1928.  From a young age he learned to work hard helping his...

Dennis Edwin Halldied unexpectedly at home on June 17, 2018 in Bowling Green, KY at the age of 69 years old. Dennis is survived by mother, Gladys; brothers, Darl, and Stephen; children, Forrest, Joshua, Kirk and Hannah; grandchildren, Megan, Mariah, Sophia, Seth, Olivia, Landon, Thad, Cecilia, Dean, Keaton, Reegan, Sutton and James. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. Dennis...

Billie Joe Sanchez, 91, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2018. Joe was born and raised in Craig, MO. After graduating from Craig high school, he attended Kansas University then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his service in the Navy (1944-1946), Joe attended the University of Nebraska and Nebraska University of Dentistry from 1946-1953 and was...

Robert Michael Watts, age 62, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2018, at his home in Chandler, Arizona. Rob is survived by his Wife, Elizabeth, of 28 years; his children Danielle, Brennen, Amanda, and Hannah; his Mother, Cloradell; and his grandchildren. He joins his father, Robert Joseph in Heaven.Rob was born on March 14, 1956 at Eglin Air Force Base in...

Brian Thomas Kinley, 50, born 12/1/1967 and passed away peacefully on 6/5/2018 in Chandler, AZ. Brian was born in Schaumburg, Illinois to Bud (deceased) and Gerry Kinley. He resided in Illinois until 1979 when the family moved to Arizona.  He is survived by his mother, Gerry Kinley and sister Renea Bittner along with his brother-in-law, Scott Bittner, niece Marissa Bittner...

Terry Shane Lortswas born on April 16, 1960 and passed on June 2, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Gloria and Roger Lorts, his sisters, Dawn Underhill and Nancy Instone, his brother, Roger Lorts, and daughter, Cori Lorts. He was an avid golfer and woodworker, and enjoyed building furniture. His love for the ocean extended to creating beautiful salt...

Jason Dale Dahlgrendeparted this world on 5/23/2018 at, Chandler Regional Hospital, in Chandler, AZ, formerly of Elmhurst, IL and LaPorte, IN, with his wife, Heather Brennan, by his side.  Jason was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Dale Dahlgren, and leaves behind, his mother, Audrey Dahlgren [nee Fleischhauer], together with six siblings, and a step-daughter, Delanie Laycock.Jason was born...

Nellie (“Güera”) Medrano88, of Goodyear Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 10, 2018.  Nellie was born on November 28th1929 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend, always putting others before herself. She had the most generous loving heart and touched many lives with her presence.  Nellie is survived by: Daughters...

Wanda Marie (Flagg) Mazza, born in December 1925 in Pulaski, N. Y., to the late Clara Parker Flagg and thelate Carl Flagg, passed away at age 92 on May 16, 2018 in Gilbert, AZ. She was the beloved wife of thelate Tony Mazza; former wife ofthe late William Rappman. Wanda is survived by her children, DianeStraitor (George), Sheila Cunningham (Gary)...

Jerry Werth, 75, of Sun Lakes passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at home with his wife and family at his side. Jerry was born on July 24, 1942 in Tecumseh, MI to Hadley H. and Norma Brady Werth (deceased).  He was the oldest of three children, brother Loren (deceased) and sister Cynthia (deceased). He graduated from Clinton High...

Dr. Keith Charles Thomasof Gilbert, Arizona passed away on May 13, 2018 at the age of 86 with his wife, Glee, by his side.  Keith was born of May 3, 1932 in Carroll, NE to David and Helen Thomas.  The family moved to Valentine, NE where Keith graduated from High School in 1950.  While in school, he did lawn work...

John Douglas Carlson, well-known and beloved as “Coach” to thousands of Chandler residents and students, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Chandler. Coach Carlson was a native of Fort Dodge, IA, and the son of Ole John and Gertrude Irene Carlson. He was a graduate of Mesa HS (1965) and attended Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s...

It is with great sadness that our beloved mother and grandmother, Elisa Winder has departed this mortal life, on May 8th, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1941 in Piura, Peru. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Raul Angel Winder, her 5 children, and 19 grandchildren. She lived for her family and was a constant blessing...

Shirley J. Blueof Sun City West, Arizona, was born March 23, 1938.  Her brother Nelson Jay Jr., son Shawn Seery, daughter Michelle Sinek, her husband, Dan, and grandchildren Riley and Sophie Sinek survive her.   Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Jack Seery, son Scott Seery, sister Anita Sprague, and parents, Nelson Jay Sr. and Leila Jay. Born Shirley...

Lennon H. MacDonaldpassed away peacefully on May 14th 2018 at Copper Creek Inn in Chandler Arizona after battling Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. He was 77 years old. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul MacDonald, sister Nadine Slusser, and ex wife Nancy (Bowyer) MacDonald. Lennon was born Dec. 4th 1940 to Harold F. MacDonald and Elva Mae...

Frank Sumsion Jr., of Gilbert, Arizona, and Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away May 6, 2018, after an 18-month battle with myelodysplastic syndrome and acute leukemia. Frank was born in Springville, Utah, on October 26, 1937, the eldest son of Fred F. Sr. and Margaret Thomas Sumsion. He married Earla Gay Butler on September 17, 1960, and they were sealed...

Gail Ann Steginaof Sun Lakes, Arizona, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away May 6, 2018 surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She leaves behind her husband, Michael Stegina and three children; Sandra McNatt and her husband Kyle McNatt, Carrie Smith and Michael Stegina, Jr. and his wife Larisa Stegina in addition to...

Terry Gail Sutton, 75, of Hamilton, Illinois and Gilbert, Arizona, passed away Thursday, May 3 at 6:06 pm at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona.  He was born on June 4, 1942 at the family home in Lomax, Illinois, the son of Gail and Mildred Kemp Sutton.  Terry and Judith Lynn Steffey were united in marriage on March 1,...

Frances Melendrez Arvallo, 81 passed away at home on May 2, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1936 in Tempe, AZ to Maximo and Candelaria Valencia. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Arvallo as well as 3 sisters Rosa, Minnie, and Eva and 2 brothers, Jose and Carlos. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Elizabeth...