Obituaries
Lauris Houghton Lang
Apr 20, 2024
Lauris passed away peacefully the morning of April 20th in her home in Gilbert Arizona. She was born in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia on September 25th 1929. The daughter of Ronald Read Burke and Gladys Wood, sister of Ronald Read and Raymond Arthur Burke, all of whom preceded her in death.
Lauris was raised, educated and married in Australia. Married to Henry...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Craig
Apr 16, 2024
Jeff Craig, loving husband, beloved father of two daughters, and treasured friend to so many, passed away at his home on April 16, 2024, 20 months after being diagnosed with stage IV cholangiocarcinoma.
Jeff was born in West Covina, California, in 1974. In 1993, he graduated from Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California, where he was on the swim...
Donald R. Kearns
Apr 11, 2024
Donald Raymond Kearns was born June 27, 1930, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, and passed into the light of God on April 11, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 93, almost reaching his 94th birthday.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth Balka Kearns, his two daughters, two granddaughters, and many loving friends. We will miss...
Judith "Judy" K. DeMott
Apr 4, 2024
Judith (Judy) Kay DeMott went to rest in Heaven April 4, 2024. Judy was Born on July 5, 1939, in Belding, MI, to Clayton Omer DeMott and Helen Louise Farmer. Judy grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana where she graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1957. Judy moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1969 and began her career as a system...
Jerry (Johnny) Russell Sorden
Mar 25, 2024
Jerry (Johnny) Russell Sorden passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1:07 pm surrounded by all his girls, including all grandchildren and sons-in-law.Johnny was born on February 1, 1949 in Mesa, Arizona, the 10th of 11 children born to Arch and Lena Sorden. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and attended East High...
Gertrude Shockley
Mar 17, 2024
Gertrude V Shockley, a beloved mother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on March 17 2024 at the age of ninety-six (96) in Gilbert AZ surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifton Francis Shockley Sr., brothers William, George and Leon Bratten, sisters Gladys Harmon and Helen Gillette. Survived by son Clifton Jr, daughter-in-law...
Patricia Claire Fink
Feb 29, 2024
Laveen-Patricia Claire (Fritzke) Fink is a Christian, a beautiful soul, and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was born on March 3, 1931, to Arthur and Lenore (Poulson) Fritzke in Hutchinson, Minnesota. For financial reasons at 12 years old Patricia moved to California after her father died of an illness in 1942, and her brother, Robert Fritzke, was...
Kameo Rashawn Scroggins
Feb 26, 2024
Kameo Rashawn Scroggins was born July 17, 1982 in Bellflower, California to the union of Robert Leon Scroggins, Jr and Veda Jo Parker. Kameo, along with her family, relocated to Arizona where she received her formal education with the Mesa Public Schools System. Kameo graduated from Red Mountain High School of Mesa, AZ in 2000. Kameo went on to further...
Michael Leroy Johnson
Feb 17, 2024
Father Leroy Johnson(Chi,ILL)Mother Ursula Mathis(Chi,ILL)Michale Leroy Johnson 31, Glendale AZ Passed Away on 2-17-2024Banner ThunderBird Hospital Glendale AZMichael grow up in Covington TNHe attended Covington High School (Covington TN)Obtain his G.E.D AZ Vocational Online Course (AZ)2022Attended Job Corp Welding Class (MorganField KY)Ice Institute of Culinary Education online Program (AZ)Certificate 2023Begin work for Unilever in 2016 (Covington TN)Copper & Belts as a Operator 2023-2024 (Phoenix AZ)Michael...
L. Paul Martin
Feb 13, 2024
L. Paul Martin, age 69, joined the angels on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. He was born November 22, 1954 in Cleveland, OH, to William and Evelyn (Legg) Martin. Paul lived a full life, he was a die-hard Steelers fan, enjoyed country music, dancing, watching wrestling, working on projects and most of all spending...
Cara Scarlett Piscopo
Feb 12, 2024
Come join us in celebrating the life ofCara Scarlett PiscopoServices will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 at Mountain Park Church16461 S. 48th Street, Phoenix, ArizonaVisiting Hours 11-1 & 2:30-4:30Services immediately following @ 4:30pmWe ask that you dress in light, cheerful colors as she brought so much cheer and light to our lives.
Reginald "Reggie" Kennedy
Feb 8, 2024
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend
Reginald Kennedy, 72, of Chandler, AZ passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. He was born on June 14th, 1951, in Columbus Ohio, to the late Raymond and Myrtle Kennedy.
Reginald was a kind, generous, and humorous man, who enjoyed golfing, football, and projects around the house. He was a devoted fan of The Ohio State...
Jeffry Lynn Johnson
Jan 22, 2024
Jeffry Lynn Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 22nd, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was a kind-hearted and adventurous soul who lived life to the fullest. Born on May 21st, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Pat and Melba Johnson.
Jeff had a rewarding career as an Electrician and obtained his...
Thomas "Tom" P. Gowing
Jan 20, 2024
Retired TSgt Thomas "Tom" P. Gowing joined his heavenly family on the morning of January 20, 2024. Tom was born on September 22, 1949 to Milton Francis Gowing and Rita Marie Gowing of Swanton, Ohio. He grew up with a love of auto mechanics and woodworking, which continued throughout his life. He enlisted into the United States Air Force in...
George E. Wilson
Dec 20, 2023
George E. Wilson Jr. was born on October 2nd, 1974 in Pasadena, California; and left us at the age of 49 on December 20th, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. George was a loving and devoted husband and father. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife, Priscilla, his son Anthony, and his daughter Lani. He was a brave Veteran of the United...
Kayla Laborde
Dec 18, 2023
Loving Memory of Kayla Elizabeth LabordeJune 10, 1997 - December 18, 2023It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of a beautiful soul, Kayla Elizabeth Laborde. Kayla, at the tender age of 26, departed this world on December 18, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage, and a spirit that will forever...
Jacqueline Niebla
Oct 31, 2023
Our loving mother, grandmother-Jacqueline passed awayn in Mesa on the 31st of October. Jacqueline was born on the 17th of February 1935 to Jack H. Kelley and Irene Stoddard.
Jacquelione will be missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday the 18th of November at 6:00 p.m. at, Family Burial and Cremation 237...
Sandra Jean Hughes
Oct 23, 2023
Sandra Jean Hughes, affectionately known as Jeannie, and or Mimi by her family and friends, passed away peacefully, on October 23,2023 in Gilbert, AZ. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her family and lots, and lots of love.
Jeannie was born on May 9th, 1943, in Cheyenne Wyoming, to Elvin "Mike" Stringer, and Wilma...
Douglas Wayne Wallace
Oct 23, 2023
Douglas Wayne Wallace age 67 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on October 23rd, 2023 after an extended hospital stay at Scottsdale Osborn hospital from complications of pneumonia. A memorial service for close family and friends will be held on Saturday November 11th at 11 am at the Desert Heritage- United Church of Christ on Horne in Mesa. ...
Esther Marilyn Madison
Oct 19, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Esther Marilyn Madison, aged 87, of Mesa, Arizona. Esther passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023.
Esther was born to Carl and Mary Swenson on March 4, 1936, in Portland, Oregon and was preceded in death by her 13 siblings.
Esther was the cherished wife of the late Raymond...
