Linda Louise Kleinman

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Linda Louise Johnson Martineau Kleinman, who left this earth suddenly on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 74, to be with her beloved husband, Gary, and to return to her Heavenly Father above.  She was the first of four children and the eldest daughter of Clarence Raymund Johnson and Ella Lewis.  Linda was born in Mesa and resided here for most of her life.

She attended BYU where she was pursuing her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Although she never worked as a certified teacher, she was a true teacher to all.  She used the knowledge and skills she obtained in college while raising her children, in teaching in Primary and Boy Scouts, and by simply being an example to others whether this was at home, work, in public or at church.  She worked as a legal secretary/paralegal for more than three decades and continued to teach.  Linda was the most kind and forgiving woman, whose generous spirit touched countless lives!

She loved her faith, her family and beautiful music.  As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she has had numerous callings, but has always led the music or played the piano and organ in her various wards and most recently at the Mesa Temple.  In fact, she was playing for Primary by the time she was 7 or 8.  Then, at the age of 9, she became the ward organist.  Many ward members learned the hymns and other music because of her contributions.  She also spoke about the hymns and sacred music in several talks given in sacrament meetings.

Linda is survived by her children – Gary (Brandi), Shellece, Kristi (Seth) Denman, Kevin (Cynthia), Curtis, and numerous grandchildren.  She is also survived by siblings: best friend & sister – Cherrie Sessions and her brother – Tony Martineau.

A viewing will be held in the Relief Society room of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 7752 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa, at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the funeral services following at 10:00 a.m. and grave side services at noon.  She will be interred with her husband in the Mesa City Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the funeral, the service will be broadcast via zoom at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/94141753355 (select “Join from your Browser”)

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.