Obituaries

Thomas (Tom) Macari, Sr.September 12, 1934 – May 3, 2016Tom (aka ‘Tim’ when he was growing up), was born to Valerio (Larry) & Margaret (Mildred) Macari on September 12, 1934, in Brooklyn NY, the third of five children.  He joined the US Army at age 17, served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict, and married the love of his...

Bernardo Garcia Martinez,81, of Chandler, AZ was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Apr. 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ramona Martinez, and their ten children: Bernardo, Jr., Elia, Mary, Gloria, James, Guadalupe, Ramona, Joe, Rachel, and Johnny. Also surviving are 41 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, as well as...

Sharon  (Longbreak) Allenpassed away peacefully in her home on April 26, 2016 after a brief illness.  With her niece at her side and listening to Elvis she journeyed home.Sharon (called Sherry by many) was born in South Bend, Indiana to parents Theodore (Ted) Longbreak and Eileen (Klinefelter) Wiltfong.   She lived in South Bend her entire childhood and graduated from John...

Charles Victor Neale, loving Dad and Grandfather, known as “G” to family and friends, lived to be 95 years young.  In his 95 years he remained physically active, stayed on top of current events, and was as sharp as a tack until the very end.  It was remarkable that a 95 year old could fight back so fiercely from valley...

Rosenda Trujillo Aldecoa,a longtime and well-known resident of Queen Creek, AZ passed away April 27, 2016 at the Lund Home of Gilbert. She was 78 years old. Rosie, as she was known by friends and family, was born on June 4, 1937 in Gilbert to Waldo and Rosenda Aldecoa. Rosie was the ninth of seventeen children. As a family, the...

Steven Jonathan Westerman42, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on April 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Steven was born in Murray, Utah and raised in Sandy, Utah and Twin Falls, Idaho. Steven was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and at age 19 served a two year mission in Fresno,...

June Shill Bueler, 97, of Chandler, AZ passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. A native Arizonan, June was born June 23, 1918 in Lehi, AZ to Wright and Lillie (Rothrock) Shill. She was the sixth of ten children. June graduated from Mesa HS in 1934. With husband, Frank, she moved to Chandler in 1954, where they began the family business,...

Conchita E. Khan, age 85 passed away April 22, 2016. Conchita was born on August 7, 1930 in Coolidge, Arizona. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 26,2016 from 6-8 pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel. Services will be the following day Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 230 W. Galveston St. Chandler, Arizona at 10:00 am. Burial...

David Cornell Brownage 60, of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed away April 18, 2016 David was born July 15, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday April 22, 2016 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 473 S. Colorado St. Chandler, Arizona 85225.

Mary Roediger,91 of Sun Lakes , Arizona passed away on April 14,2016 in Chandler, Arizona. Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 5, 1924.A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Bueler Mortuary Chapel in Chandler, AZ. Services will be the following day Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Stevens Church  24827 S....

Robert William Evans Bell (Bob), Sun Lakes, AZBob passed away at age 91 on April 12, 2016 after a short bout with lung cancer.   Bob was born in El Dorado, Kansas on March 17, 1925.  He grew up in Wichita, Kansas and joined the US Army during his senior year of high school to fight in World War II.  After...

JAMES PATRICK WILSON, JR.72, of Burlington, MA, died Friday April 8 at his second home in Chandler, Arizona of ALS. Jim was born on July 1, 1943 to the late Katherine (McElman) and James Wilson in Winthrop, MA.  He attended Littleton High School.  He worked in the auto industry his entire life. Initially as an auto body repairman, then as...

Baker, Sara AnnSara Ann Hetherington Baker “Grandma Sara” passed away Saturday April 2 at home in Chandler, Az. with friend and family by her side. Born April 3,1940 to Charles and Margery Hetherington in Pontiac Michigan she was the youngest of four siblings. Losing her Father at an early age Sara was compelled to follow her Mothers indispensable example of...

Herschel R. Hoytwent to be with the lord on March 31,2016 in Phoenix,Az. He was born August 22,1955 the son of Herschel M. Hoyt and Joan (McLean) Hoyt. He is survived by his significant other Philip Pezzolanella, his son Craig and grandson Aiden. His mother Joan (Hoyt) Osowiecki and stepfather Henry.  He also leaves behind five sisters Crystal Boone and...

Edna Mae Bartling Sutton Hites:Edna was born May 15, 1919 in Ackley, Iowa. She died April 3, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona at age 96. Edna was one of eight children born to Wilhelmina (Reichtmeier) and William F. Bartling.She graduated Valedictorian at Ackley High School in 1937 and went on to attend Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City, Iowa.On December...

Mary Katherine (Kathy) Harris AyalaMary Katherine Harris Ayala, 68 a resident of Chandler Arizona gently slipped into thearms of our lord on l’1arch 28, 2016. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and brotherArnold Harris. Mary was born in Phoenix on September 20, 1947 to Sam Wesley and Mary EllenHarris. She is survived by her son Stephen Madrid, daughters...

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,...

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...

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...