Chandler, AZ Obituaries

Donna Jean Carter, age 92, passed away on April 13, 2026. She lived a life of hard work mixed with fun. Starting her own business, Donna’s Hair Salon, in 1954 was an accomplishment that spoke to her s...

Darlene Marie Clifton passed away on April 7, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on January 11, 1938. Darlene dedicated much of her life to caring for others as a registered n...

September 30, 1938 – April 10, 2026 Gilbert, AZ Frances Marie Shiro passed away peacefully in Gilbert, AZ at the age of 87. She was formerly married to Robert (Bob) Shiro Sr. of Richmond, VA. Marie ...

Our beloved son Eric D. Hill passed away on March 28, 2026 at the age of 53 in Phoenix, Arizona. He lost his battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Eric was born on August 12, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. H...

Rita Bella Cailles passed on March 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 22, 1939, Rita lived in Maricopa, Arizona.

Deanna O. Ames, 77, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born August 18, 1948, Deanna was a compassionate, cherished presence to those who knew and loved her. Deanna resided in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Deanna w...

Kathleen Jean Kopjak passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 79, having been born on October 18, 1946, and residing in Chandler, Arizona.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Todd Alan Dietrich (November 10, 1961 – March 29, 2026). Todd was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, beginning a lifelong love for the islands. Over th...

Loyd Spore was born on January 6, 1938 near Obregon, Sonora, Mexico. His parents were Frank Wilburn Spore and Mercedes Hernandez de Spore. The family travelled regularly to Arizona during Loyd’s child...

Roland Leslie Hatton, 93, passed away on March 27, 2026. Born October 8, 1932, in Janesville, Wisconsin but grew up in Winfield, Iowa. Roland was a cherished presence whose life was marked by steady ...

Charles (Chuck) Phillip Emrhein, Jr., 62, of Maricopa, Arizona departed this life at home on March 24, 2026, after a brief illness. Chuck was born to parents Charles Phillip Emrhein, Sr., and Wanda G...

Ines Elizabeth “Betty” O’Connor, 64, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by love. Betty was born on July 15, 1961, in El Salvador. At the age of 14, she moved to...

Barbara A. Canchola, 90, passed away on March 23, 2026, at 3:15. Barbara was born in Endicott, New York on February 21, 1936, and was a longtime resident of Chandler, Arizona. Barbara lived a full...

Etha Mae Ranft passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Etha Mae Ranft was born on May 3, 1930, and was a resident of Gilbert, Arizona.‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ...

Yolande Palmire Delaney passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on a farm near Wild Rice, North Dakota on March 26, 1934. She was the third daughter of Euclide Sauvageau and Novi...

Raymond John Gronemeyer, age 78, passed away on March 24, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Raymond and Virginia (Reinke) Gronemeyer. After being raised in Commerce, Michig...

Karin Lynn Meade, 60 years old, passed peacefully on Monday March 23rd at home surrounded by friends and family. Karin, the youngest of four siblings, was born on December 7th, 1965, to Kathleen Irwin...

Armando “Monday” Gonzales, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 21,1945 in Fort Davis, Texas t...

Richard George Wright, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home on March 22, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa. Richard was a graduate of Chandler High School, class of 1958,...

Nora Thomas Friel, 63, passed away on March 19, 2026 in Chandler, Arizona. Born on December 9, 1962 in the Marshall Islands, Nora was the daughter of Dor and Rubos Thomas. Nora was generous, hardwor...

Frederick “Fred” Joseph Westenberger, 88, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Born on September 2, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Fred was the cherished son of Frederick and ...

Rod A. Bendit, 63, of Maricopa, AZ passed away in his home on March, 14, 2026. He was born to Donald and Margaret Bendit in Mishawaka, IN on October 2, 1962. He was with the love of his life Berna...

Gregory Giles Zarnick, born November 1st 1946, passed away on March 10th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Dorothy Zarnick, and his bride, Marie. Greg is survived by his th...

Sachiko Hobbs, 86, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born March 14, 1939, Sachiko will be remembered as brave, compassionate, cherished, generous, humorous, and resilient. From the ...

Richard Dees passed on March 9, 2026, at the age of 71. Born September 7, 1954, Richard lived in Sun Lakes, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 East Cha...

Ellen Faye Roberts, 97, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born on November 11, 1928, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Ellen was the compassionate, gentle, and honest daughter of Lucius V. and F...

Max William Boatin, 12, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born on September 3, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Max was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whos...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kendrea Black on March 7, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona, after a long-term illness. Born in Shiprock, New Mexico, Kendrea was lovingly raised in Mex...

Rita Marie (Kabosky) Mazzacone 1941-2026 Our sweet, caring, and tender soul, Rita Mazzacone, of Peoria, AZ, joined the Lord in heaven on February 27, 2026, at age 84. A loving sister, wife, mother, g...

After a long and courageous battle, Raymond “Big Ray” Russo, 72, of Queen Creek, Arizona passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, just days before his 73rd birthday. Ray was born on March 9, 1953, in ...

As night fell at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, the 22nd of February 2026, just two days before his 68th birthday, Carlos Joaquin Morazan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Carlos was a devoted h...

Margaret Jean Globe passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 25, 1946, Margaret Jean Globe was a resident of Chandler, Arizona.‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ...

Robert “Bob” John Frame, 70, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Queens, Bob lived a life defined by intelligence, strength of character, and a deep sense of re...

Phyllis Rose Schwab passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 93. Phyllis Rose Schwab was born on December 1, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Frances Badaluco. Phyllis grew up ...

Ann Seibert Kisner, a woman of remarkable talent, unwavering devotion, and an elegant, resilient spirit, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 91. Ann's life began in the small town of Dills...

Ann Elizabeth Crabtree, aged 86, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 in Sun Lakes, AZ. She was born in Hendon, London, England August 25, 1939. Ann married Ronald on February 20th 1960 and jus...

Marlene Ann Beadling, 74, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on February 21, 2026. Marlene was born on June 1, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from Poland High School and received her cosmeto...

Regina Morales (Leyva), 74, of Chandler, Arizona, entered eternal rest on February 24, 2026. Born in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Regina lived a life rooted in faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her f...

Sally Rochelle Mullet, 58, of Chandler, was born on January 9, 1968, in Jackson, and passed away on February 20, 2026, surrounded by friends and family. Resilient and brave, Sally was also kind-heart...

Dennis Julian Pachura, born on January 1, 1936, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 90. A longtime resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona, Dennis was known for his brave, faithful, devoted, honest...

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Smestad was born on December 27, 1951, in Great Falls, Montana to John and June Sechena. She passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Chandler, AZ at the age of 74. K...

Maggie Kay Conway, age 99, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. Born in Leesburg, FL, on August 23, 1926, to Mariah and Willard Morse, Maggie graduated as valedictorian from he...

Marilyn Ann Keane, affectionately known as Mickey, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 29, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, Mickey was a spunky individual who touched the lives ...

Gwendolyn (Gwen) E. Dethlefsen, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt went home to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones on Sunday February 15th, 2026. She was born i...

Nancy Gail Robinson, a creative, hard-working, and compassionate soul, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on September 3, 1934, in Parsons, Kansas, Nancy was the beloved daughter...

Marcia Ellen Hinze (born Meyer) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 10, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona. Born on March 3, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Marcia lived a full and vibrant ...

Lonny Dean Borr, born on December 21, 1949, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 76.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ...

Diane Elizabeth Bergelin entered her heavenly home on February 10, 2026, at the age of 86, to be with her Lord Jesus. Throughout her journey on this earth, she touched countless lives with her kindnes...

Michael Phillip Calise, 87, of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Westport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, C...

Cecilia Huerta, born on December 14, 1932, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 93. A graveside service will be held at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, located at 10940 East Chandler Heights R...