Obituaries

Joan Kay Duffy, 76, passed away March 22, 2016.  Joan was born in Elizabeth, Illinois on 5/25/1939 to parents, Earl and Beatrice Schreck.  Joan moved to Arizona in 1966. She retired from Motorola after 23 years and began working at America West Airlines for another 10 years before retiring. Joan is survived by her sons; Steve Duffy (Liz) and Greg...

Donna Jean Carson Hendricksonwas born July 19, 1936 in Gallup New Mexico to Viola Cherry and Richard Wesley Carson.  She was the youngest in the family with three older brothers: Richard William Carson, Raymond David Carson and Bernard Carson.  She married Donald Clayton Hendrickson June 3, 1953 in Holbrook Arizona.  They have six children:  Laurie Gay Christensen, Donald Joe Hendrickson,...

Robert Hayes, 59died unexpectedly March 12th surrounded by many loved ones. Robert graduated from Dover High School in 1975. He competed in Motocross racing. He worked for Rose Steel in Dover, NH, he test drove Harley Davidson motorcycles, worked on the Alaskan Pipeline, he owned Bob’s Custom Leather Repair in Bullhead City, AZ, and he was a welder, basically a...

James Christian GundersonChris was born February 28, 1951 in Juneau, Alaska. Raised in Cordova, Alaska. Graduated from Copper Valley School in 1969. After high school he enlisted in the Army serving in Korea. After serving in the Army he went to upstate New York with his Army buddy, Bill Stoddard. Here he met and married Patti Bedell. They returned to...

Ashley Rene Syslo, 28 of Chandler, Arizona passed away March 12, 2016. Ashley was born in Albuquerque, New Mexicoon September 24, 1987. A visitation for Ashley will be held Friday, March 18, 2016 from 6-8pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel in Chandler, Arizona.

Dayle J. Padberg, 65 of Chandler, Arizona passed away March 7,2016. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 25, 2016at 11:00am at Bueler Mortuary Chapel. Donations to Hospice of the Valley in Dayle’s name are welcomed.

Raymond E. Grice Jr.81 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Ray is survived by his sister in laws Barbara Detro and Connie Tegtmeyer, Edmay Ray, brother in laws Larry Ray and Jerry Bevins, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia A. Grice, his parents Raymond...

Ray Fannin Jr., age 79, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on March 7th 2016.Ray was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on July 4th 1936 to Ray Fannin and Emily Fannin.Ray was married to Marie Fannin on October 19th 1956; they were married 59 years.Ray worked as a Steelworker for Flowserve for 30 years and retired from that position.  He was...

James Christian Gunderson 65, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 1, 2016……..He loved any and all sports and will be greatly missed by his family & friends. A Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:ooam at Bueler Mortuary Chapel in Chandler, Arizona.

Leo Villalpando,89, passed away on March 4th, 2016 at home in Chandler, AZ. He was born in Jerome, AZ on May 1st, 1926.Leo grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and entered the US Navy after high school serving through the end of WWII. After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Phoenix and joined the Arizona Highway Patrol in 1951,...

Jamie Lou Biddulph-Semanof Phoenix, AZ died suddenly and unexpectedly early Thursday morning, February 11, 2016 at the age of 35. She was born on June 4th, 1980, in Evansville, IN and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1982. She was the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. John Wesley Biddulph. She graduated from Shadow Mtn. High School in 1998. She was working...

Betty Jean Bunker Parker, 84, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her sweetheart, Morris W. Parker and granddaughter, Kristin B Parker as well as her parents, William Lang Bunker and Ida Morris Bunker, and many of her 12 siblings. Betty is survived by her...

Eileen Ann Garridoage 60 of Chandler, Arizona passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Eileen was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 18, 1955. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00AM at St. Matthew Catholic Church – 320 N. 20th Dr. Phoenix, Arizona. Interment of cremains will be at 12:30PM at ...

Keelan, Patricia D.77, of Chandler passed away on February 22, 2016. She was born April 5, 1938 in Ambridge, PA to Mykita and Celia Dub.Patricia was a dedicated wife, mother and sister. Patricia met and married Regis Keelan in 1960;they were happily married for 55years. She was deeply faithful and worked tirelessly in several ministries at St. John Vianny Chapel...

Elizabeth Ann Skousen, 63 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on February 24, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona. Elizabeth was born in Chandler, Arizona on January 19, 1953. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10:00am with a viewing one hour prior at the LDS Church – Val Vista Stake Center 1150 N. Lindsay Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234...

Patterson, Annie “Ann” Merleage 95 of Chandler, Arizona passed away peacefully on the morning of February 17, 2016. Ann was born on October 25, 1920 in Cochise, AZ to Ernest & Nancy Delinda Ingram Trappman and was the youngest of their 7 children. She was raised on a ranch in Tombstone, AZ, went to Jr. High School in Wilcox, with...

Patricia Luella Smith, age 74 of Chandler, Arizona passed away on February 15, 2016 in Chandler, Arizona. Patricia was born in Perry, Oklahoma on August 13, 1941. There will be a Memorial Gathering on February 23, 2016 at The Bueler Mortuary Chapel at 10:00AM.

Laychak, IrisLongtime resident of Chandler, AZ, passed away February 12, 2016, in Chandler. She was 72 years old at the time of her passing and was surrounded by her family members. Iris came to Chandler when her parents moved from New York in 1947. Her father was the maitre’d and concierge of the San Marcos Hotel in its heyday. Iris...

Dorothy Ray Hatch, 91, of Apache Junction, AZ died February 11, 2016 at her home. Dorothy was born in Francisco, Indiana to Wesley and Grace Brown, and moved to Glendale, AZ with her family at the age of six. She attended ASU, where she met Leonard Hatch, and they were married in 1947. She earned a degree in education from...