Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.