Obituaries
Moss Evan Williams
Jan 6, 2025
Moss Evan Williams, beloved son, brother, and friend to many, recently passed away on January 6, 2025 in Phoenix AZ at 20 years old.
Moss was born on April 19, 2004 in Chandler Arizona to Erin and Durrant Williams.
Moss has three siblings, an older sister Ashlee, a younger sister Mara, and younger brother Archer.
Moss graduated from Marcos De Niza High School...
Linda Jan Baldwin
Dec 24, 2024
Born on January 18, 1948, in Bay City, Michigan, and passed away on December 24, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Jan Baldwin was a woman of remarkable resilience and adaptability. Daughter to Dorothy and Roy Baldwin, she was a beloved sister to Richard Baldwin, a devoted mother to James Volz, a cherished grandmother to Ethan Volz, and the loving significant...
Katelyn M. Dean
Dec 21, 2024
Katelyn Marie Dean, born on November 29, 1995, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 29 years old.
Funeral services to honor Katelyn's life will be held on January 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at The Latter Day Saints Church, located at 1111 E Knox Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284. Following the service, interment...
Lori "Rosie" Jan Alcide
Dec 18, 2024
Lori “Rosie” Jan Alcide, 67, passed away quietly on the morning of December 18, 2024, due to complications from surgery. Lori was born on October 9, 1957 in Bryan, Ohio. She moved to Tempe, AZ when she was 19 years young and attended ASU. She worked in Hospitality and is well known to many people in that industry.
Lori was always...
Ruthellen Burroughs
Nov 28, 2024
Ruthellen Burroughs
Ruthellen Burroughs went on to eternal life on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at home – AZ. She was born on November 9, 1958 in Kale, Arkansas the second oldest daughter to Howard Lee and Ruth Brown.
Ruth worked in retail and food services for over 30 plus years. She had a vibrant personality, always humble, loving and fun to be...
Joshua Bodily
Nov 10, 2024
Joshua Bodily, 34, of Ahwatukee, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Joshua was a devoted son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who touched countless lives with his luminosity. He freely gave his compassion and generosity to all. A gifted artist, cosmetologist, model, pianist, and animal friend, Joshua...
Janice "Jan" Kessler
Nov 3, 2024
Janice "Jan" Kessler
May 14,1948 - November 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice "Jan" Kessler on November 3, 2024. Jan was born on May 14, 1948 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Charles and Edythe (nee Koch) Kessler.
Jan met her beloved husband, Gary Chaidez, 23 years ago. They met through happenstance at The Blue Note...
Donald Lee Royer
Nov 1, 2024
Donald Lee Royer of Chandler, Arizona passed away November 1, 2024. Donald was born March 24,1941 in Canton, Ohio, the second of 4 siblings to Ralph and Lillie Royer.
He had a caring heart and wanted to help those around him. He was strong-willed and had a unique sense of humor that was always encouraging to those around him. At an...
Mary Joline Collier Ashcroft
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Joline Collier Ashcroft, beloved mother, wife, and mother-in-law, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2024 as she was on a morning walk near her home.
Born on August 12, 1986 in Magna, Ut, Salt Lake County. She was the 11th of 13 children born to Fred and Nancy Collier. Her father writes and publishes books relating to religion. Her mother...
James Lewis Coen
Oct 18, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, James Lewis Coen on 2024-10-18 in Tempe, AZ. Best known as "Jimmy" to friends and family, he was born on 1953-10-25 in Mattoon, IL to a big family. He retired from Blaw Knox Construction Equipment and for all his life he loved being outdoors. He enjoyed...
Rojelio Gonzales Mavis
Oct 8, 2024
Rojelio Gonzales Mavis June 8, 1942- October 8, 2024.
Rojelio was born to his loving parents, Ramon Sr., and Josephina Mavis, on June 8th, 1942, in Tempe, AZ. He was the 5th born out of 10 siblings.
Rojelio worked at Morrison Products for many years until his retirement at the age of 62 in 2004.
Rojelio was a loving, caring, humble, and gentle...
Richard Connelly
Sep 29, 2024
Richard Connelly died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29th, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on August 6, 1943, the sixth child to James and Violet (Hanson) Connelly.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Violet, as well as his siblings, John and Wayne Connelly and Evelyn Kabage.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Charlotte (LeBeau) Connelly,...
Mark Todd Koontz
Sep 29, 2024
Mark Todd Koontz, born on December 3, 1961, in Cambridge, Ohio, left this world on September 29, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. He was the beloved son of the late Clyde Koontz and Jean (Winifred) Koontz (Brittingham). Mark is survived by his loving sister Stacy Dusch; cherished nephew Brandon Dusch; adored niece Brittany Dusch; precious great-nephew Conner Dusch; and treasured great-niece...
Jerry Windell Smith
Sep 14, 2024
Jerry Windell Smith passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday September 14, 2024. He was born in Tipton, Oklahoma on December 19, 1940 to Audra(Bud) Thompson and Reid(Wilma) Smith.
Jerry had five brothers, one sister and loved spending time on his grandfather’s farm. He attended many schools throughout his childhood until finally settling in Overgaard, AZ to attend Snowflake High...
Glenda Lee Switzer Dalton
Sep 11, 2024
Glenda Lee Dalton passed away peacefully at her home in Mesa on September 11. 2024. Glenda was born April 6, 1948 in Dalhart, Texas to Roy Oliver Switzer and Lorea Threlkeld.
While Glenda lived many years in Flagstaff, Az. she worked for K-Mart. Upon moving to Mesa she worked for E.V.D.I as a medical coder.
She is survived by her children: Doug...
Shelley Tyma
Aug 22, 2024
Shelley (Riggs) Tyma: A Life Full of Love, Compassion and Strength
November 29, 1957 - August 22, 2024
With heavy hearts; we announce the passing of Shelley (Riggs) Tyma, who left this world peacefully on August 22, 2024, in Mesa, AZ. Born on November 29, 1957, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Shelley brought light and love to everyone who knew her. She...
Gary Ray Lanum
Aug 16, 2024
Gary Ray Lanum passed away on August 16th, 2024. He was born on June 21st 1948 to Bennie Lanum and Avis (Bly) Lanum in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, relocating to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1950. Gary was the 5th child born in a line of 7 siblings. Avis and Bennie decided to continue the alphabet naming their children continuing with...
Stanley Jess Aldridge
Aug 13, 2024
Stanley Jess Alridge, age 58, passed away from this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born March 14,1966 to Jesse Jess Aldrige Jr. and Shirley Aldridge. Stan was a faithful husband, loving father, wonderful father-in-law, and loyal friend to many. He was a man of exemplary character, as pastor Garrett said of him, "He quietly lived a loud...
Robert Clark Brandenburg
Jul 19, 2024
Robert "Bob" Clark Brandenburg, January 28, 1936 - July 19, 2024. Born to Stanley and Geraldine Brandenburg, in Waterloo, Iowa. Beloved father and grandfather Bob, is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie and older brother Stanley, he leaves behind two daughters, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Growing up, Bob was active in several sports, but most of all GOLF....
Celedonio "Cele" Chavarin Contreras
Jul 12, 2024
Celedonio "Cele" Chavarin Contreras
10.21.1966 - 07.12.2024
Born in Tulancingo de Bravo, Hidalgo to parents Silvestre Chavarin and Maria del Socorro Contreras.
Cele moved to the United States in 1989 and resided in Arizona for the remainder of his life. He worked in construction, but his passion for cooking and eating good food led him to work in various local restaurants in Arizona...
