Mary Doreen Daskam, 72, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on October 10, 2026. Born February 6, 1954, Mary’s life was marked by steady devotion to family and a deep respect for the people and places that shaped her.
Mary was a beloved mother, auntie, sister and grandmother. A teacher by calling, she carried a genuine care for children that reflected both patience and purpose. She also found joy in basketball and travel—interests that spoke to her energy, curiosity, and appreciation for life beyond the familiar.
Mary is survived by her children, Edward Daskam IV, Andrew Daskam, and Zaria Daskam; her siblings, Rebecca Lewis, Virgil Lewis, and Annette Lewis; and her granddaughter, Sophia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Lewis and Lucy Moreno; and her siblings, Bernadette Lewis, Clair Pino, Gregory Lewis, Esther Lewis, Janie Lewis, Rick Lewis, a sister, and a baby unknown gender.
Services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Saint Jude Catholic Church in South Komelik from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with burial to follow at South Komelik Cemetery, Tohono O'odham Nation.
