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Bobby Ray New, age 78, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2020.  He was joined moments later by his wife Janet New.

Bobby was born on May 13, 1942 in Eubank, KY to the late Albert E. New and Eva Jane (Jones) New. He was a 1961 graduate of Eubank High School. After graduating, Bobby worked at Cornett Machine Shop in Somerset, KY for a year before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1963, where he served honorably for 22 years. He retired in June of 1984 as a Master Sergeant.

He married Nisa Deekrathok Sawyer, he became a loving father to 3 children, Pojana, Charley, and Roger. In June of 1989, Bobby married his soulmate, Janet and added 4 stepchildren, Stacey, Victor, Lee and Darcy whom he adored as his own.

Bobby and Janet were devoted members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bobby was a do it all handyman, a jack of all trades, he enjoyed and was skilled in repairing any and all things mechanical and technical. He had a passion for exploring his family genealogy.

He is survived by a daughter, Pojana Joseph (Authur) of Dallas,TX; two sons, Charley New (Ashley) of Waycross, GA and Roger New of Grand Prairie, TX; two stepdaughters, Stacey Hanson (Steve) of Independence, MO; Darcy Whatcott (Matt) of Keller, TX; and two stepsons, Victor Allred (Theresa) of Kansas City, MO and Lee Allred (Michelle) of Kansas City MO; a sister, Betty Lou Wilson (Don) of Ferguson, KY; a brother, Billy New (Sue) of Science Hill, KY; and a special niece, Tish Ann.

He is preceded in death by his father, Albert New and mother, Eva Jane Jones; two sisters, Lona Pittman and Wilma Baston; and two brothers, Dennis F. New and Chester G. New.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Celebration of Life Services will be held 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 14th at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, Kansas with Matt Whatcott officiating. Burial will follow in the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak, Kansas.   Military honors will be conducted by the US Air Force and Emory Clemons Post #263.

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Janet Sue New, 79, passed away with her loving husband, Bobby Ray New, 78, at their home in Mesa, AZ.

Janet was the only child of Duane Neil and Margaret Lucille (Meeker) Bennett, born on Oct. 11, 1941 in Otego, Kansas. Her birth was excitedly anticipated as she was the first grandchild on both sides of the family and her great, great grandmother Mahala Bennett (whose husband Seth, a Union soldier) enjoyed Jan’s first year of life.

Janet spent her entire childhood in the farming community of Mankato, KS. Both sets of her grandparents resided in Jewel County and she was privileged to be surrounded by family. She was always close to her grandparents, aunts and uncles–family was everything to the Bennetts and Meekers. Janet graduated from Mankato High School, Mankato, KS in 1959. After high school Janet moved to Denver, CO to go to Beauty School with her best friend and started life as a beautician in 1960, staying in Denver. She went on a blind date and three months later married Milburn L. Allred on Aug. 28, 1960. On their first anniversary Stacey arrived, Victor came 11 months later. The family later moved to Kingston, NY in 1967. Lee joined the family in 1968 and their last child, Darcy arrived almost 2 years to the day. The family later moved to the Lexington KY area in 1975.  Jan earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree.

While attending a large LDS singles conference in Atlanta, GA Jan meet the love of her life—Bob New. Bob moved with his family of three children from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Science Hill, KY where they married June 3, 1989. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. Bob was raising three children—Pojanna (PJ) born in 1972, Charley joined the family a short 2 years later after Bob finished his tour in Viet Nam. Bob’s grand finale Roger arrived in 1984. Roger was almost five when they married and Roger called Jan, Mom from day one. Roger loved to ride in Bob’s pick-up snuggled in between his parents. Jan and Bob later moved to Brigham City, UT where they raised Roger close to his nephew, Russ and his nieces Emily and Rachel. Upon retirement, they split their time between Arizona and Utah. They eventually bought a house close to family in the Mesa and enjoyed their grandkids and three great grandkids.

Jan was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all of her adult life. She served in many callings but her very favorite was as a teacher in the Relief Society (Women’s LDS organization). She particularly loved family history work and completed one line of her family back to the 1600’s. She was proud of her heritage, especially that her line included grandfathers that fought in both the American Revolutionary and Civil Wars. She appreciated her husband’s service in the US Army of over 20 years. He later inspired a son and grandson to follow his footsteps. Jan enjoyed many crafts, but especially scrapbooking and taking care of her rosebushes. She was a dedicated full-time homemaker most of her life; raising five children. She loved the holidays, mostly spent without an extended family as they lived in both Texas and Kansas. She truly loved being a grandparent and great grandmother; for the last 30 years she enjoyed living by a daughter and later by her great grandchildren. Her last years living in Mesa were her happiest—she attended many programs and concerts that her grandchildren participated in and she never missed a chance to see her great granddaughter cheer at a local JR High School. She was a gentle, thoughtful soul who will be sorely missed by her family, neighbors, and church friends. She was quick to laugh and enjoyed watching movies all her life. She also enjoyed playing card games from a very young age. Her only unfilled desire was for siblings and she taught her children that the greatest inheritance she would ever give them was each other. Jan and Bob enjoyed eating lunch out most days and going to all kinds of antique and estate sales.

Jan is survived by five children– Stacey Hansen (Steve), Independence, MO; Vic Allred (Theresa), Parkville, MO; Lee (Michelle) Kansas City, MO; Darcy (Matt) Whatcott, Keller, TX and Roger New (adopted at age 18), Grandview, TX. She was also blessed with two step-children—Charley (Ashley) New, Waycross, GA and Pojana (Arthur) Joseph, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. Twenty-five grandchildren and six grandchildren from both sides of the family graced her life.

She was preceded in death (for a few short minutes) by her husband Bob New; her parents Duane and Margaret Bennett and four loving great grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Celebration of Life Services will be held 1:00 p.m., on Oct. 14, 2020 at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato KS with Matt Whatcott officiating. Burial with her husband will immediately follow in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, KS.

The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to http://afas.org—(ASSA) HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY, 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 809, Arlington, VA 22202, to honor her husband’s untiring devotion, loyalty and service to our beloved country. These can be sent in care of Melby Mortuary. For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com

Daniel Ray Miller was born in Hays, Kansas on April 27, 1939 to Raymond and Eva Miller with two brothers, Jerry and Steve.  He is survived by his wife Sue, married for 55 years; his son Michael and his wife Jennifer, their daughter Chelsea and granddaughter Charly.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, Arizona.

James Herschel Dugger Jr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, Oct 31, 2020.  He was born born June 2, 1942 in Savannah Georgia to James Herschel Dugger and Lottie Estelle Malphrus. He had two older sisters, Barbara and Sheryl, and a younger brother Allen.

They moved from Savannah to Mesa when Jim was five years old. He attended school in Mesa graduating from Mesa High School in 1960.  He served a 2 ½ year mission in the Netherlands for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. Jim married Marie Turley on July 17, 1964 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.  They were blessed with five children: James (Patti) Dugger, Michele McBride, Denise (David) Klein, Kyle (Skye) Dugger, Stacie (Scott) Wright. They have 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Jim is survived by his sister Sheryl (Bryce) Gardner.

Jim majored in Architecture at ASU and then Construction Technology at BYU. He Worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints for a number of years overseeing the construction of temples and chapels for the church. He and his family lived in England and Hong Kong for several years.

After they moved back to Arizona Jim served as a bishop, a counselor in a stake presidency, and as an ordinance worker in the Mesa Temple for 21 years.  He and Marie served three missions to the Palmyra Temple.  They served in the Ohio Columbus Mission which included northern Kentucky.  Their mission experience also included two Church Service Missions. Two years at the Church Employment Center and then two years at the Family History Center. He loved the Temple and the time he spent doing Family History.  He loved gadgets and computers. Designing things and then building them was his creative outlet. He also loved to travel. He and Marie had 56 wonderful years together.

There will be a viewing Friday November 13, from 6-8 pm at Bunkers Garden Chapel 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Az 85201

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020, with viewing from 9-9:45 am and funeral service at 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 525 E. 2nd Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Funeral arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ (480)964-8686. Burial in the Mesa City Cemetery.

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Juan Aranda Gonzalez, 87, of Tyrone, NM passed away, November 5^th, 2020 surrounded by family.

Juan was born on February 13, 1933 in Bocoyna, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was the second youngest of 16 children. At 17 years old, Juan immigrated to the U.S. on The Bracero Program, an agreement between the United States and Mexico allowing the importation of Mexican laborers to work in the farmlands at .30 cents an hour. Juan was recognized early for his intelligence and leadership and quickly became a foreman. He taught himself English, became a master mechanic, certified welder, electrician, and carpenter. His driving force was his desire to become a pilot and after fighting a language barrier and certain biases, he earned his private pilot’s license, and became a skilled aviation mechanic. Juan fell in love with flying around the U.S. and Mexico. He settled in Arizona and New Mexico.

Juan taught himself to play the guitar and violin and passed on his love and passion for life to his children. He spent countless hours helping the needy on both sides of the border. He loved his home and adopted country and taught those around him the beauty of both. Juan was a testament to a successful emigration.  

Juan is survived by his children Olga, Beatrice, Benjamin, Margaret, Diana, Daniel, Martin, and Lalo along with 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  

A celebration of life will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at the Virden, New Mexico Cemetery. Due to COVID precautions there will be no additional social gatherings following. Please remember to bring a mask. Proper social distancing will be observed.

Raymond G. Immell, 71 passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona, after a short battle with heart disease.  His family was by his side.

He was born to Roy and Helen Immell in Davenport, Iowa on June 24, 1949. The family moved to Pratt Kansas when Ray was three years old.  In the 5^th grade Ray met Sylvia Frazier at Haskins Elementary School.  Sylvia would go on to become the love of his life.  During his Junior and High school years he worked on his future Father-in-laws Frazier family farm. Ray loved farming, and thought that would be his life long calling.  In 1971, Ray and Sylvia were married, and they were lucky to have celebrated 49 years of marriage together.

He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1969 to attend Arizona State University.  Ray earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, graduating in 1971. He launched his career at Motorola working in the Antenna Division for 20+ years.  In 1992, he joined Denmar Technical Services, where he served as Denmar’s President for the last 8 years.  While at Denmar, Ray worked on some of the nation’s most important defense programs.  Ray was a recognized expert in stealth technology and developed systems to ensure that stealth aircraft were functioning as designed. The Secretary of the Air Force praised his work and expertise.

Ray led a very happy, active life filled with family and many friends. His immense generosity was not only extended to his inner circle– but to complete strangers.  He was known as the “answer and fix-it man.”  If Ray didn’t know how to do something or didn’t know the answer, he would find it — and fast.  He wore many hats, but somehow… the cooking and cleaning hats never seemed to fit!

Ray was a man driven by hard work and common sense.

Growing up in farm country, he believed that all problems could be solved with some fence wire and a screwdriver.  He encouraged his children and employees to use their imaginations and he emphasized simple approaches to handle challenges.  He never asked anyone to do something that he would not do himself.  He gave guidance and direction, and then got out of the way.  He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, friend, boss and mentor–loved and respected by all.

His legacy will be continued through his loving wife Sylvia, children Ashley Cardwell, Eric Immell and their spouses, five beloved grandchildren: Gage and Avery Bergeron, Wyatt, Charlotte and Clementine Immell and sister Margaret McDowell. His parents, Roy and Helen Immell, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or the NRA (his favorite cause) are suggested.

Violet Helen Doskocil, 101 entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on November 4^th, 2020 .  Violet was born in Chicago, Ill on 10/31/1919. Her parents came to America from Buckie, Scotland in 1915. She has 13 siblings. Violet married her love Ray in 1938. They moved to Arizona in 1945. She is loved and will be missed by her 7 children, Margaret Welch, Raymond Doskocil, Robert Doskocil, Sandra Doskocil, Diana Lawter, Susan Barfoot and James Doskocil and their spouses. Violet was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Vi worked at Motorola for 25 years. After retiring she volunteered at the Moose Lodge, St Vincent De Paul and Queen of Peace. She received numerous awards including the Ageless Hero Award in 2008, Woman of the Year Award in 2010 and St Vincent Glennie Scott Award in 2011. Vi also won the Mesa top senior bowler award. She was the Founder of the SVDP District 9, the Founder of the SVDP  Wayne Unruh Dining room, and Founder Of the Queen of Peace Conference.

Vi and Ray enjoyed their time at the trailer in Indian Gardens where they spent numerous summer vacations. They also traveled in their motor home and spent many Octobers in Rocky Point.

She loved to play Bingo at the Mesa Senior Center and helped to wrap socks for the homeless for Shoebox Ministries. She was a volunteer at St Vincent De Paul for over 40 years.

She has always said “There is always someone less fortunate than we are, and we need to help them”

“Charity is the Life of the Soul”

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 pm, Saturday, November 14^th, 2020 at Queen of Peace  141 N MacDonald, mesa, Az 85021

Burial to follow at St Francis Cemetery   2033 N 48^th street, Phx, Az 85018.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Vincent De Paul, St Marys food bank or your favorite charity.

Bud Morris Cox, 86, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by family.

 Bud was born on December 13, 1933 in Overton, Nevada. He was the fourth son of Lawrence Janes and Francis Lynette (Huntsman) Cox. He served in the 82^nd Airborne Division, US Army from 1953-1956. He was deployed to Greenland for a short time. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 1996 in Oregon where he lived for 44 years. He married his wife, Anne Homiller, in Linda Vista, California on June 27, 1959 and they spent more than 61 years together. He loved his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many callings in the Church including home teacher, missionary at the women’s correctional facility with his wife, and worker at the Portland Oregon Temple. He received a football scholarship to the University of Utah. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and playing sports with his family.

 He loved being a father and grandfather and loved his family deeply. He was always there when they needed him. He is survived by his loving wife Anne, children Robert (Karen) Cox, Cathy Stewart, Carrie (Vern) Bastow, Kimberly Hartman, Karen (Adam) Ceboll, Christopher Cox, 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one Sister Ellie Brown. Two twin sons, Michael and Mitchell, and eight siblings have preceded him in death. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside services and interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Marshall Luca Vogler, 13, of Mesa, Arizona, left us on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was born in Phoenix on May 23, 2007, to Faith (Greer) and Spencer Vogler.

Marshall was an 8^th grader at Heritage Academy where he enjoyed Kenpo and science.  He earned a First Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. At age six Marshall declared that he would get his black belt, and by age 10 he succeeded. He also had a yellow belt in Kenpo. Being an avid fan of the martial arts, Marshall could not pass up the opportunity to participate in them. He welcomed the chance to earn another black belt in a different martial art.

Marshall participated in the Herpetology Club at school. He joined the club to help him overcome his fear of snakes and other reptiles. He would come home from school on those days bubbling with excitement, sharing videos and pictures of the different reptiles he had been able to touch and hold.

Marshall was a member of Boy Scout for two years, attaining the rank of Tenderfoot.

Marshall loved being outdoors and was an avid fisherman, keeping track of every single fish he caught and then released; he caught over 100 fish in his lifetime. He had a passion for rocks, video games and reading. Marshall had an affinity for quartz, but that did not stop him from admiring and collecting all types of rocks and geodes. Marshall was known for playing Minecraft and Fortnite with his friends. He also enjoyed Halo with his dad and brother.

He savored several book series including Fablehaven, Beyonders and Ranger’s Apprentice, often enticing his mom to read them as well.

Marshall is survived by his parents, Faith (Greer) and Spencer Vogler; his brother, Conner Vogler, Mesa, AZ; his aunt, Cristin (Greer) Vinson, wife of Allen Vinson, Oakwood, GA; cousins Pearl Vinson and Sebastigan Vinson, Oakwood, GA.

He is also survived by his grandparents, Ram Khalsa, Gisela, AZ, Sally Fulton, Scottsdale, AZ, and Katie (Greer) McAllister, wife of Kent McAllister, Campbellsville, KY, as well as his Great Aunt Carol (Vogler) Swanson, Lincoln, NE.

Marshall is also survived by his cousins Kirstin (Swanson) Wilder, wife of David Wilder Jr., Eden Wilder, Sophie Wilder, Lincoln, NE; Kari (Swanson) Neth, wife of Abraham Neth, Alexander Neth, and Claire Neth, Lincoln, NE; Robert Swanson, husband of Emily (Fantelli) Swanson, and Jack Swanson, Pebble Beach, CA.

A Celebration of Life memorial for Marshall will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Bunker Funeral Home, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. Unfortunately, the celebration will be limited to approximately 50 people so friends and family who will not be attending in person are welcome to join the service virtually on the Facebook live platform.  The link will not be active until 10 a.m. Friday morning. Please join us at:

Marshall Luca Vogler Celebration of life

Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation is honored to be caring for Marshall and his family. Online condolences may be offered at www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Upon conclusion of the Celebration of Life at Bunker Funeral Home, the Vogler’s will open their home from 1-3 p.m. for anyone who wants to greet the family.

Gayle William Guinn, 85, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice of the Valley on October 30, 2020 surrounded by his big wonderful family.  Gayle was born April 10, 1935 in the little copper mining town of Ajo, Arizona to Roy and Nellie May King Guinn.  He graduated from Ajo High School in 1953 and attended a year at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah before serving as a nineteen-year-old missionary in the California Mission.  He was inducted into the US Army in 1958 and spent time in Korea.  He met his wife Diane Dalrymple from Montpelier, Idaho at Arizona State University and they were married October 27, 1961 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.  They had 10 amazing children, 41 adored grandchildren, and 16 cherished great-grandchildren during their 59 wonderful years together.

Gayle and Diane lived in Ajo for the first six years of their marriage and had four children while Gayle worked for the New Cornelia copper mine there as a laborer on the track gang, a brakeman on the trains, in the powerhouse, and finally as a pipefitter’s helper in the pipe shop where he learned to do plumbing (a skill later used extensively to supplement his salary in education).  He returned to ASU just months before the copper mine in Ajo went on strike (and later shut down completely) and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and fathered six more children.  He became the principal of Opportunity Hall/Mesa Vista (an alternative school in Mesa for students with academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges) and spent 25 years there successfully interacting (and backpacking) with students and staff he loved so much.

Gayle was a very-active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many ward and stake capacities over the years, including Scoutmaster, Young Men’s President, Stake High Councilor, Bishop’s Counselor twice, and Bishop.  He was also a Counselor in the Church District Presidency while in the army in Korea.  In retirement, he served as a senior missionary with Diane in the Scotland Edinburgh Mission, Colorado Denver North Mission, Salt Lake City Headquarters Mission, and in Mesa as a CES missionary and at the Church Employment Center.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Dalrymple Guinn, children: Kimberly (Jay) Hulet, Kirk (Linda) Guinn, Matthew (Valerie) Guinn, Nathan (Keri) Guinn, Amber (Ken) Pace, Autumn (Rob) Merkley, Charity (Kenny) Thorley, Migaela (Shaun) Reedy, and Courtney (Jessica) Guinn, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a baby daughter Nichole, parents, Roy and Nell Guinn and siblings Gene (Maggie) Guinn, Thelma (Richard) Watson, Marjorie (Fred) Johnson and Grant (Kathy) Guinn.

Gayle had an incredible talent for making everyone he met feel loved and appreciated and was known for his hugs.

A visitation will be held at the Beverly Ward at 1054 W. 2^nd Place in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, 7 November 2020 from 9:00-10:45am in the Relief Society Room, with the funeral service to follow at 11am.  Gayle will be interred at the Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe immediately following the service.

Bob completed his earthly journey last Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020.  He was surrounded by his family, loving him and praying for his comfort and peace in passing.  Bob was born March 8, 1948 in Barnesville, Ohio and grew up in Kenton, Ohio.  His parents are Bob and Dorothy Brown.  Bob is survived by his brother: Roger Brown, wife: Cheri Brown, 5 children: Ryan Brown (Kelli), Morgan Brown (Jessie), Irving Begay, Jayme Stoker (Ryan), & Lacey Dupont, and 18 most cherished grandchildren.  Bob was all about his family, baseball, and the Rolling Stones! He loved baseball.  If he wasn’t playing baseball, he was watching it on the TV.  He was often seen with 1 or 2 small radios on either side of him while watching a game; 3 games on at a time, texting back and forth with his good friend Joel about each play.

Bob truly enjoyed watching his much loved grandkids play baseball and softball, perform in concerts, sing, dance, or jam out on the guitar to his favorite Stones music.  Bob graduated from ONU, ASU, and UofA Law School.  Bob was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved it.  It took a while for him to give up playing ball on Sundays, but he had a strong testimony and loved the Lord. His most favorite calling was teaching the 7 and 8 year old children preparing for baptism.

Bob had many challenges the last 20 or so years of his life.  Cancer, a kidney transplant (donated by his daughter Lacey), and various other health issues.  He fought every setback valiantly.  He defied a few doctors with his strength and resilience, and was able to lengthen his earthly life by years, months and days.  He was a survivor!  Bob’s family and friends will miss him dearly.  He was a sweetheart, best friend, wonderful father and grandfather.

Services:  LDS Meetinghouse 2220 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203.  9:00-9:45am visitation, 10:00am funeral service.  Burial at Mesa Cemetery.

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Kathleen (Kathy) Fay Rodriguez, 66 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, October 28^th after a short battle with Leukemia.

Kathy was born in Estherville, Iowa on April 5, 1954 to Donald and Victoria Torreson. Her childhood was spent growing up on a farm, playing alongside her five brothers. After high school, Kathy traveled to California and it was there she would eventually meet her husband, Lino. In 1981, Kathy gave birth to their daughter Christina. They lived in California until 1989 when they decided to move to Minnesota to be closer to her family. In 2013, Kathy and her husband moved a final time to Mesa, Arizona. In 2019, she welcomed her grandson Hudson, whom she doted on with so much love and adoration.

Kathy was feisty, a fighter who bravely battled a neurological disorder since 2003. This illness greatly affected the use of her muscles. Although she struggled with her body over the years, her sense of humor, bravery and positivity never wavered. A kind soul, she touched everyone who knew her with her sweetness.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald Torreson; brother Bill Torreson; father-in-law Rodolfo Rodriguez; mother-in-law Rafaela Schueg Rodriguez; two stillborn sisters and beloved family dog of 17 years, Daisy Mae.

Kathy is survived by her husband Lino (43 years married); daughter Christina (Levi) Kinsey; grandson Hudson; mother Victoria Torreson; brother Rodney (Paulette) Torreson; sister-in-law Martha Torreson; brother Dean Torreson; brother Tom (Carrie) Torreson; brother Richard (Pamela) Torreson; many beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews; her dog Lily and granddoggy Abbie.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who will be forever missed but never forgotten.

A private memorial service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Bradley Ray Eikenberry was called home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was surrounded by his girls when he peacefully left the earth at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

Brad was born May 20, 1953 in Charles City, Iowa. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1971. Brad had various jobs throughout his early life, from working at a Mobil station to John Deere to Police Reserves to milking cows. He enjoyed many years in California as a tool and die maker. Brad went into the security business in Arizona, as an armed guard for Loomis Fargo, a security guard at Mesa General Hospital and Mountain Vista Medical Center, and finally as a guard at Northrop Grumman. Brad easily made friends everywhere he went, and he was particularly fond of the Mountain Vista staff, where he was truly in his element. 

Brad’s heart was always back home in Iowa. He loved the fall, and made it a point to plan his visits for the changing of the season to see the beautiful fall colors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being by the river, and he loved classic cars. Brad was very partial to peanut M&Ms, chocolate milk, and a cookie. He was mistaken for the actor John Candy more than once, loved just about anything the color orange, and he was a fighter, true to his word and would do anything to make sure his family was taken care of. 

Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Holzer (Eikenberry); his father, Ray McGlothlen Eikenberry; his sister, Beverly Luttrell (Eikenberry); a brother-in-law, Clifton Abrams; and other aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Brad is survived by Kathy Eikenberry, his wife of 46 years; his daughters Wendy Eikenberry (Anthony Mancuso) and Brenda Eikenberry-Corning (John Corning); sisters Sue (Donald) Hood and Betty Abrams (Eikenberry); lifelong friends in Iowa (McInroys, Kappings and Kings, among others); many cousins, nieces and nephews; and Zippy, his miniature pinscher.

A memorial service will take place at a later date in Iowa, where Brad will be returned to his land beside the river. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity Brad always chose to support, the American Red Cross.

Sandra Kay Shumway Chiles, age  84, born  March 13 1936 in Taylor Arizona  passed away peacefully with her sweet husband by her side on November 1,2020 in Gilbert, Az.

She is Survived by her husband Phillip E. Chiles Sr. They were married in Tempe Az in 1953 and we’re married for 67 years.

She is also survived by her son Markel Kay Chiles Sr.  and daughter Connie Colleen White (Paul White), 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren  and preceded in death by her oldest son Phillip E Chiles Jr. (Dixie Chiles)  and also preceded in death by her parents Lorenzo Rulon Shumway and Minta Mocella Willis and 7  siblings.

Sandy loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was known for  beautifully decorating her home, massive Easter egg hunts, amazing grandchildren’s birthday cakes, many visits to the designer perfume counter and was know as one classy  beautiful lady! She will be missed dearly by her family and loved ones!

A small Viewing will be held Thursday November 5,2020  from  9-11am at Bunker’s gardens chapel 33 n centennial way Mesa, Az 85201

A small Family Graveside service will be held  Thursday afternoon in Taylor, Az. 2:45pm at the Reed Hatch

On Monday, October 26, 2020, Tamara Lee Skumlien, loving wife, and mother of two children and two grandchildren, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at the age of 50.

Tamara (Tami) was born on January 14, 1970 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota to Victor and Mary Lou Okerstrom. She enjoyed her work in the medical field and held a degree in Criminology. Tami had two daughters, Ashlee and Shayna. In March of 2003 she married Mark Skumlien.

Tami enjoyed crafting with her friends. She also enjoyed watching tv and movies while cuddling her dogs. She was always willing to serve and would look for ways to make others feel special and loved. She was a proud military wife and was passionate about supporting our troops and worked hard to send care packages to our soldiers overseas. She made many friends with other military families and loved serving them in any way she could. Her greatest love, however, was being an Oma, and she loved spoiling her two young granddaughters, Henley and Paislee. She was known for her feisty personality, but she loved her family and friends fiercely and loyally.

Tami was preceded in death by her father, Vic, and mother, Mary Lou. She is survived by her husband Mark, her daughters Ashlee (Brian), Shayna (Preston), and her granddaughters Henley and Paislee. She is also survived by her brothers Larry and Lee, and sisters Lora, Jeannie, and Darcie, five nieces, five nephews, and ten great nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on November 7, 2020 at the LDS Church at 618 South Signal Butte in Mesa at 9:30 a.m. Flowers can be sent to Bunker Funeral Home, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213

Edward H. Howard, 75, passed away October 29, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on March 31, 1945 to Harvey and June Howard in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in LA and moved to Arizona in the late seventies but always considered California his home, and shared stories of his life there with anyone who would lend him their ear. He loved people, and was always there to extend a helping hand or to share a memory. But most of all he loved his family. Through all the joy and even the heart break and loss, he held them close to his heart.

He is survived by his wife Joanne of 20 years, 2 daughters Robyn (Rafael) Campos of Riverview, FL, and Tina (Charles) Grady of Cave Creek, AZ, Stepson Michael (Maria) Parker of Albuquerque, NM, Step daughter Renee (Federico) Velasquez, Mesa, AZ, grandson Federico “Lico” Velasquez, Mesa., AZ,

Sister Joyce (Gary) Bergthold, Fillmore CA and brother Roger Howard, Grants Pass, OR.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and June Howard and his sister Patricia Branson 

Graveside services will he held Friday November 6^th2020 at 9 am at the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa AZ.