Obituaries

Reed Talmage Ethington,  formerly of Chandler, AZ, passed away February 10, 2016 at his home in Gilbert. He was a teacher and principal for many years in the Chandler Unified School District. Visitation: 6-8 pm Sunday, Feb. 14, at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler. Funeral Services: 11 am Monday, February 15, at the Gilbert-Stapley Stake Center of the...

Kenneth Edward Delo, 83 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away February 8, 2016, Ken was born December 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan.A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church 440 E. Elliot Rd. Gilbert, Arizona 85234.

Mitchell Sahadi, age 85 peacefully entered into Heaven on February 6, 2016. Mitchell was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 23, 1930 to the late Herbert and Hannah Sahadi (Abboud) .A resident of Willoughby, OH for many years who moved to Queen Creek, AZ in 2013. Mitchell was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1951 – 1953. Mitchell served...

Harold James Stanton, 84, peacefully entered into Heaven on February 3, 2016 with his wife Martha at his side. He was born In Brooklyn, New York on August 8, 1931 to Bridget Florence Wilkinson-Stanton and Harold H. Stanton.In 1949, Harry joined the US Navy right out of high school. He served his country from 1949 to 1973. The Navy was...

Mona Short 79, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Mona was born May 8, 1936 in Summerhill, Pennsylvania. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 5, 2016 at 1pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, Arizona 85225.

Henry Clay Kafton Jr. passed away on Wednesday January 27,2016, after a long battle with mesothelioma cancer.He was born July 31, 1932, to Henry Clay Kafton and Wyvonne Amelia Saunders.Henry married Nelma Louise Foote on April 29, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. After sharing their love and their lives for 48 years, Nelma passed away in 2002. On September...

William J. Flanigan, 85 of Sun Lakes, peacefully entered into Heaven on January 15, 2016 at Hospice of the Valley, Lund Home, his wife, Deborah at his side. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, The Flanigans relocated to Scottsdale where he served on the Scottsdale City Council before moving to Sun Lakes. Bill was an avid tennis player and won many awards,...

Queen Creek, Arizona — Hector Miguel Cardona, 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family.  Hector was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and immigrated to the United States at the age of 24 to marry his beloved wife, Elisabet.  Hector dedicated his life to his family, friends, and faith. ...

Andrew Luna Guerrero was born in Delano, CA on May 5,1967 he passed away in Phoenix, AZ on January 20,2016. Visitation is scheduled for Friday January 22, 2016 from 5-8pm at Bueler Mortuary . Services will be held Saturday January 23, 2016 and the LDS Church, 1805 E. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85016 at 9:00am with a viewing one hour...

Charles Arthur Wersin was born June 19, 1945 and went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Julie Wersin. They met through eHarmony with a courtship of one year before he romantically proposed. They were married April 11, 2015. At his passing they were only married 9 months. Julie said that Charles...

Orie Jack Ballion, 85, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home in Sun Lakes, AZ from complications of cancer. Jack was born on September 7, 1930 in Taylorville, IL to Emanuel and Juanita (Ferguson) Ballion.Jack spent his primary years in Springfield, IL in the care of his grandparents and...

Stanley Robert Scott-was born in Hoosick Falls, New York on May 27, 1932. He grew up on a small farm in upstate New York where Grandma Moses was a neighbor. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years Helen Louise McComb. He is survived by three children, Barbara Phillips, Raymond Scott and Terri Doelker, six grandchildren, Kathy McAllister, Melissa...

Linda May Johnsen Neves (74), beautiful loving wife and soulmate of Bartell “Bart” Lamont Neves, passed away peacefully of heart failure at the Mercy Gilbert Hospital in Gilbert, AZ on January 5, 2016. Linda was born in Culver City, CA on March 30, 1941 to Mr. Earl Einar Johnsen & Mrs. Jessie Etta (Mingus) Johnsen. She is survived by her...

Dennis Hubert Avery, 68, of Lake Havasu City, AZ. passed away December 31st, 2015 in Phoenix. Born in Los Angeles to Hubert Avery and Dorothea Lawrason Avery. He is survived by his wife Linda of 38 years, his mother Dorothea, daughters Stacey and Tamy   (son-in-law Jay), grandsons Landon and Connor, sister Nancy (brother-in-law Ron) along with several other nieces and...

Richard D. Thomas, 68, of Chandler, AZ passed away on January 4, 2016.  Richard was born and raised in Idaho. He married his high school sweetheart in 1967. He and his wife relocated to Arizona in 1978 where they raised four children. Richard retired from IBM and continued to work in the IT industry. Richard spent more than three decades...

Merle Milton Wygal was 85 years old when he passed away on December 26th2015 at his home in Chandler, Arizona.He was born to Merle Milton Wygal Sr. and Nina Sherman. He grew up in Springerville, Arizona. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp. at the age of 16 years old and served honorably for 25 years as a...

Dr. Michael Victor Belokpassed peacefully from this life early on the morning of December 28, 2015 at Wellsprings of Gilbert. He was born on the 22ndday of June, 1923 in Whiting, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father,Michael Belok, his mother Helen Dobos Belok, his sister, Helen Elenore Leese and his sister, Doris Emma Bruner.He is survived by...

William Arthur PhippsPhipps, William (Bill) Arthur, (1927- 2015), 88, of Chandler, AZ, died Dec. 30, 2015 and now is home withhis Heavenly Father. Billwas born in Modesto CA on May 17, 1927 toGeorgeandCecilePhipps.Hespent his early years in Yakima WAwith hissiblings Maurine, Nancy and Robert,andgraduated from Yakima High School in 1945. Billservedin theUSNavyandgraduated from Yakima Junior College before gaining a degree...

Captain Richard J. Fulton, age 69, passed away December 16, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born November 17, 1946, in Wadsworth, Ohio, and was the son of N. R. and Irene (Ciesla) Fulton. Richard was a retired United States Air Force captain bravely serving his country during the Vietnam War earning a Purple Heart, The Distinguished Flying...

Katherine Mae DeWitt, 68, of Gilbert, and formerly of Tucson, AZ, passed away November 20, 2015 in Chandler. Born on Oct. 18, 1947 in Wilkesbarre, PA to William and Betty (Proferes) DeWitt, Katherine moved from Clearwater, FL, to Tucson seven years ago. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a free-lance writer, creating poetry, short stories and other works that were...