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Nicholas Granados Jr. died peacefully October 26, 2020 surrounded by his favorite girls, Nana (Carolyn), Sydnie & his beloved Munchkin.
He was loved and survived by his family; Wife: Carolyn, Chandler, AZ Son: Nicholas Granados III (Sue) grandchildren, Sahara, Pillar (Daniel), Isabella, and great grand baby Daniel, Los Angeles, CA. Daughter: Elizabeth Faamaligi (Torise) grandchildren Alex (Jeff), Devin, Helendale, CA. Stepdaughters: Sunshine Gustafson, grandchildren Madison, Colton, Gilbert, AZ. Katie Hunt (Rob) grandchildren, Jeanie, EJ, Drew & Maribelle New Castle, ME. Sydnie Ezzaddin (Mahmood) fur-legged grandchild Penelope, Chandler, AZ. Daughter-in law: Jenn grandchildren Josh & Ethan. Sisters: Vera Delpozo (Ralph) Los Angeles, CA, Alva Picon (John). His beloved Yorkie, Munchkin.  He was proceeded in death by his beloved Mother: Dolores Deleon, Father: Nicholas Granados, Sister: Josie Granados, Brother: Edmund Granados Stepson: Justin Ericsson.  He started his career in the United States Marine Corp. During his service he was in combat battle in Vietnam. He won the National Defense Service & Campaign medal along with a purple heart for his heroic actions. His experience in the Marines played an important role in his life. He often pointed out that the Marines taught him the value of discipline, teamwork and service. When he returned from the Vietnam war, he became a Los Angeles police officer for many years. He moved to Arizona to begin the last chapter of his life 24+ years ago.
He charged full speed ahead in everything he did. He was the tallest man I have ever known in a wheelchair, bigger than life. He loved to watch TV on his big screen; politics, CNN, it’s so ironic he is being buried on election day. He was a member of AA for 19 years. By the Grace of God he died sober. He loved to take his little Yorkie for strolls and talk with all the neighbors. He never met a stranger. He was so easy to love. He will be dearly missed.
Viewing will be November 2, 2020; family 5-6 pm, friends 6-8 pm @ Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201(in old town Mesa),
He will be buried November 3, 2020 at Arizona VA National Cemetery, Cave Creek, AZ with military honors. Due to Covid only 10 family members can attend.
We will have an open house at our home from 3 pm to 6 pm November 3, 2020 for a celebration of life. San Valencia Apartments 1450 E. Germann Rd., #1095 Chandler, AZ 85286 (Bldg 17 in the back of complex).
We love you and we will miss you Tata! Forever in our hearts.

Betty Pearl (Denham) Walters passed away October 20, 2020.

Services will be Saturday October 31st 2020 at 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2520 E. Old West Highway 89  

Apache Junction, AZ 85119  

Viewing from 9:00 –  10:30 am

Funeral will be at 11:00 am

Surrounded by family our beloved father and papa Terry Muehlhausen passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He will be forever cherished and remembered by his daughters Summer Christensen and Misty Kurcz; his son in law Patrick Kurcz; his granddaughters Taylor Bradley, Jersey Kurcz and Journie Kurcz. Terry will be missed by his sister Cynthia Lorenzen as well as many relatives and friends. Terry was predeceased by his parents William Muehlhausen, Donna Muelhausen and his brother Jerry Muehlhausen. 

A celebration of dad’s life will be held at 3:00 PM Monday November 9, 2020 at Bunker Family Funeral & Cremation. 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85213. 

Kathryn Clarke Williams, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on October 24, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. Kathy was born on September 7, 1943 in Provo, Utah to A. John and Xarissa Merkley Clarke. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. Her father strongly desired one more child and promised he would be a stellar, diaper changing husband! Kathy was a blessing to all.

Kathy married Paul Allen Williams on June 24, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. They resided in Mesa, Arizona for the next 54 years. Kathy graduated from Brigham Young University, majoring in elementary education and taught in Mesa Public Schools during her early years of marriage. While raising her family, Kathy owned and operated her own Diet Center franchise, a program founded by her sister, Sybil Ferguson. Kathy later returned to teaching after raising her family of eight children where she taught kindergarten at Hawthorne Elementary School (now Hughes).

Kathy was a lifelong, devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony of the gospel and Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother and devoted her life to her family. Her children were her greatest joy.

Kathy loved learning and was an avid reader. Since the early 70’s, her book club met monthly and the group were life-long friends. She was proud to be a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Kathy was a lover of everything Christmas, decorating her home and bringing in the magic of Christmas. She was a gracious dinner hostess with fresh flowers, china and a beautifully set table. She loved collecting dolls of many varieties. Kathy was beautiful inside and out with a queenly bearing and was gentle, kind and gracious. She will always be loved and immensely missed.

Kathy is survived by her one daughter, Jen (Forrest) Peterson, and her seven sons, John (Liz) Williams, Brent Williams, Rich (Natalie) Williams, Rob (Heather) Williams, Scott (Nathalia) Williams, David Williams and Steven Williams. She leaves behind a wonderful posterity of grandchildren, with more to come. She is also survived by one sister, Jill Harris of St. George, Utah. Her parents; sister, Margaret Riley; sister, Sybil Ferguson; and brother, Jack Clarke; all proceeded her in death.

We will honor Kathy’s life Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Adobe Ward, 2152 E. Adobe Street, Mesa, AZ. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 A.M.

Kathy will be interred in Spanish Fork City Cemetery, alongside her late husband, Paul Allen Williams. A graveside service will be held for immediate family.

Jean Williams, 77, of Mesa, Arizona peacefully passed away from ovarian cancer on Saturday, October 24, 2020 with her two children by her side.  Jean was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life.  She was born on June 10, 1943 in Elko, Nevada and as a young girl she moved to Provo, UT where she graduated from Provo High School and then attended Utah Tech and graduated with her Business Certificate while also taking evening classes at BYU. She worked as head bookkeeper for Central Bank for three-years and served a two-year Stake Mission in the Provo West Utah Stake. She married Keith Johansen on July 9, 1963 in the Salt Lake City Temple and then after Keith graduated from BYU they moved to Manchester, Connecticut so he could attend graduate school.  Their son Kurt, and daughter Wendy were born while there and in 1968 the family moved to Tempe, Arizona.

Although she was mostly a homemaker while raising her children, Jean had many callings in the church within the Relief Society and as a Sunday School Teacher, Ward Librarian, Young Women Advisor and many years in the Primary as a Chorister and teaching the Sunbeams and nursery children.  She loved having an extended ward family to love and serve and was often busy with lesson preparations, sewing gifts, and thoughtfully sending cards in the mail.  Jean touched the lives of so many with her true kindness, love and generosity.

Jean loved the Lord’s holy temple.  She was a weekly volunteer in the Mesa Temple for eleven years while her children were young and then after they were grown, she worked full-time in the Clothing Department for 22-years and retired in 2008.  Immediately upon retirement she was called as an Ordinance Worker where she was serving until the temporary closure in 2018.

In addition to her love of the church and temple, Jean loved music and singing from an early age even participating in an All-State Chorus in High School and many Ward and Stake Choirs through the years.  She performed in the annual Mesa Temple Easter Pageant eight times, twice portraying the role of Mary.

Jean is survived by her sisters, Terry (Arlyn) Finlinson of Delta, UT and Shauna Williams of Tempe, AZ and her brother Clint Williams (Christine) of Ogden, UT.  Her two children Kurt (Stacy) of Chandler, AZ and Wendy Johansen of Phoenix, AZ along with her grandchildren Ryan, Max and Rylee Johansen were the joys of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Nell Williams and her brother Donnell.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, with viewing from 10-10:45am and funeral service at 11:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 525 E. 2^nd Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Funeral arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ (480)964-8686. Burial in the Salt Lake City Cemetery (Larkin Mortuary).

Funeral Services’ Zoom Link: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/my/just1miller
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Yvonne ‘Bonnie’ Reistad passed away Thursday, October 15^th in Mesa Arizona at the age of 74.  She was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, on November 14^th, 1945, and lived on the family farm in Columbus, ND while growing up.  After she graduated, she moved to California where she became a United States citizen.  She later moved back to Columbus ND, where she met and married Mark Reistad, raising their family and working various jobs around the area, such as teaching baton twirling and working at the café, all while working their farm.  She lived in Columbus until retirement, at which time she moved to Mesa, AZ, enjoying fun and friends at Val Vista Village.  She will be missed for her bright smile and youthful energy, especially on the dance floor.  She was the life of the party no matter where she went.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; father and mother Charles and Ann Darras; brother, Dale Darras; a niece, Tammy Hoff; and a nephew, John Starrett.  She leaves behind a sister, Dianne Starrett of Chandler, AZ; a brother, Gary Darras of Bismark, ND; 2 sons, Bill Steffen of Paducah, KY, and Robert Steffen of Minot, ND; 3 stepchildren, Russell Reistad of Carthage, TX, Cheryl Milne of Westminster, CO, and Ryan Reistad of McGregor ND; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held for her at Bunker Family Funeral and Cremation on Saturday, November 7^th, at 11 am. Loved ones can come an hour early to pay their respects to the  family. Other arrangements have not been finalized at this time.  Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association in her honor.  For more information, go to www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Bernice D. Jaehnig, age 96, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Two Creeks, Wisconsin, on July 5, 1924, to Arthur and Edith (Geerdts) Zierzow.

In 1943 she was united in marriage to Ralph Jaehnig, and, like many young women during WWII, she worked stateside while her husband served in the U.S. Army. After his term of service ended, they settled in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where they raised their family while operating Jaehnigs Liquor Store. In 1973, Ralph and Bernice moved to Mesa, Arizona, where they started Tri-Rentals, a party rental business. Bernice worked for many years alongside her husband and their two sons. She especially loved serving customers by adding her personal touch with decorated wedding arches, flower arrangements, and hand-made bows. Bernice, Ralph, and Ellen also always enjoyed their annual summer visits back to Wisconsin to see family and friends.

Bernice was preceded in death by Ralph (June 2007), her husband of 64 years, and their daughter Ellen Kay Jaehnig (October 2019). She is survived by her son Chet (Barb) of Chandler, Arizona; daughter Jane (Jim) Lepich of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; son Dan (Becky) of Phoenix, Arizona; as well as twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren who love her dearly. She is also survived by her sister Elsie Mattek of Appleton, Wisconsin, and sister-in-law Donna Boyer of El Cajon, California, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

In her long life, Bernice touched the lives of many. Her children wish to thank the many friends from Pilgrim and Emmanuel Lutheran churches, her Mesa neighbors, and the staff from Emerald Glen who helped her in her final years. The prayers and care from family and friends near and far are greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am at Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church, 3257 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona. Those not able to attend are invited to watch the recorded service online at PilgrimMesa.com.

Memorials in Bernice’s name may be given to Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School (Mesa, Arizona), Arizona Lutheran Academy (Phoenix, Arizona), or Manitowoc Lutheran High School (Manitowoc, Wisconsin).

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

Maxine Hansen Updike, 72, passed from this life Oct 23, 2020, surrounded by her family. For 48 years she was the better half to her husband, Galen Updike. She was the mother of 5 children and grandmother to 11. All benefitted from her superior intelligence, love of art, wise support, business acumen, radiant smile, and love of her Arizona heritage. She began life on Feb 1, 1948 and grew up in Eagar Arizona, the only child of John Rex and Marian Udall Hansen. The beautiful mountain and high desert vistas of Eastern AZ were deeply rooted in her soul. She epitomized the values of her pioneer ancestors, and the friendliness and industry of rural AZ.
She was valedictorian of her Round Valley HS class of ’66, and graduated from ASU, ’70 in Elementary Ed. She met Galen as she worked on her Masters’ degree at BYU. They were married in the Mesa AZ, LDS Temple December of 1972, spending the next six months in Taipei, Taiwan where she supported her husband as he studied Mandarin, Chinese. After returning to Utah, she began her lifelong career as a mother, homemaker, volunteer choir teacher, art mentor, PTA Worker, Cub Scout leader, etc. Now with 5 children, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1983, where she continued to raise her young family to maturity. And she added to her skills as a business owner, Realtor, church leader, and continued to bless the lives of all who knew her. In her later life, with the onset of diabetes, her example of courage and perseverance in the face debilitating health issues taught us true charity.
She was predeceased by her parents, and one grandchild (Violet Rose Shepherd). She is survived by her husband, her children Rinda, Nathan, Bethanne Hathcock (Nathan Jay), Russell (Larisa Lawlor), and Susan Shepherd (Shawn). Funeral services are scheduled at the LDS Church, 1054 W 2nd Pl, Mesa. Viewing Thurs Oct 29th, 9:30am, Funeral, 11:00am. Burial in Eagar AZ Fri, Oct 30th, 11am. Arrangements: Bunkers Mortuary, Mesa (480)964-8686

Mike “Lefty” Reed

Mike passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 81 in Mesa, Arizona after a short illness. He was loved by his wife, Nancy Unrein Reed who never believed in soul mates until she married Mike. His sister, Vicky Hofer(Dale). His children, Michael Reed (Vicki), Kelli Schuler (George), Pat Unrein (Missy), John Unrein (Wendy), Casey Unrein (Diana), his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, niece and nephews that he loved with all his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill (Doc)and Emma Reed and his sisters Judy, Pat and Shari.

Mike proudly graduated from Lawrence High School and Emporia State.
He coached at 0lathe and Washburn Rural High school in Topeka. He coached football, gymnastics and golf.
After coaching he was a GM for numerous car dealerships.
For the last 10 years he drove a school bus for Washburn Rural.

Mike had many friends because he had many interests. He was an athlete, coach, teacher, salesman and all around friendly, fun guy. He had a passion for sports (especially his beloved KU), golf, poker and gambling on all of them! His other favorite thing was a good cigar, or any cigar.

He wanted no funeral, he hated them and didn’t want to make his loved ones endure one because of him. He would want you all to know how much you meant to him!

Richard Parker Moffat Jr., known to all as Parker, passed away on October 22, 2020 while his family watched from a phone outside of the hospital. He suffered a heart attack believed to be caused by an infection in his lungs and blockages to his heart. The real cause of death may actually be a result of giving his heart away throughout his 68 years.

“Park”, as the second of seven, learned the art of caring for others early. His brother Roger said, “as my older brother, I have always looked up to Parker and strived to be like him.” His baby sister Mindy said of her brother, “He was my rock and my steady. He was at all my major milestones when dad couldn’t be there. He always made me feel taken care of.”

Parker leaves behind “the zig to his zag”, his sweetheart Peggy. They were family friends when they were young, and Peg said, “I loved him from the minute I knew him. I knew he was going to be my husband.” She called him her quiet silent type man, the background man. If she made dinner, he washed the dishes. When she hosted parties, he built her extra-large tables to hold her big family. He set up the jokes, and she had the punchline. When James Taylor was on, he took the lead, and they danced cheek to cheek. On November 7, they would be married 46 years.

“Pa” will also be greatly missed by his 6 children. Parker is one to quietly and quickly respond to his family when needed. His siblings and children can each recall numerous things that have been fixed, painted, created, or solved by him during his visits. It brought him joy to show up in his “paint clothes” to work for those he loved. This year alone, he personally painted walls in three of his kid’s homes.

“Grandpa”, or “Papa”, also leaves 18 brokenhearted grandchildren, ages 17 to 10 months. Few enjoyed holding babies or bouncing toddlers on his knees as did this sweet-hearted old man. Somewhere, Parker is walking a beach, with wet sand in his toes, softly talking to the baby in his arms. His oldest grandchild, Jacie, 17, has a photo of her grandpa fishing with her as a little girl and she captioned it “another angel.” His influence on these children will be profound and leave a legacy of one who gave his heart to others.

His loss will be felt among the community and shared by many as he served in his church and ministered to hundreds over the course of his life. He helped to create smiles all over the valley as the owner of Moffat Dental Ceramics for over 40 years. He created lifelong friendships with many doctors and staff. One doctor and friend said this week, “I loved coming to chat with Parker. He made me late for many appointments talking with him.”

He went about doing good, quietly serving his neighbors, his friends, his family, and those in his church. Charity and service were his gifts, and he brought joy, and homemade ice cream to countless homes. If he disappeared on any given evening, you could likely find him in the bedroom or doorstep of a dear friend or family with carton of love and a comforting hug.

He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Parker Moffat, and his sister Marty Slade. He is survived by his wife Peggy (Arnett) Moffat, his mother Lorraine Moffat, and his siblings Chris/Kent Rhodes, Merry Anne/Steve Prince, Craig/Diana Moffat, Roger/Christine Moffat, and Mindy/Eldon Thomas.

He also leaves his children Rich/Loretta Moffat, Rob/Courtney Moffat, Mac/Camille Moffat, Jacob/Emily Moffat, Megan/Chris Clifford, and Madison/Jon Lemaire.

His grandchildren: Jacie Moffat, Cameron Moffat, Jonathan Parker Moffat, Daisy Moffat, Sabrina Moffat, McKenna Moffat, Chantelle Moffat, Jay Moffat, Zac Moffat, Jasper Moffat, Sterling Moffat, Violet Moffat, Ruby Moffat, Boston Clifford, Reese Clifford, Emery Clifford, Dallas Clifford, and Bennett Lemaire.

A viewing will be held Sunday November 1, 2020 at Bunker Family Garden Chapel 6:00-8:00 PM. Masks required and social distancing enforced.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, November 2, 2020 at Parker’s home church building. Seating will be limited with masks required and social distancing enforced. The services will also be streamed live.  Click to participate online. https://youtu.be/5MIkikqVgLU

Parker will be buried in the Mesa Cemetery.

Julia Ruth Johnson Harris, 76, of Tempe, AZ, was born in Phoenix on March 2, 1944, and passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020. She retired from the Kyrene School District where she taught kindergarten for many years. She spent her retirement years substitute teaching, working at the LDS temple in Mesa, enjoying her children and grandchildren, and traveling with her husband of 54 years. Julia was a teacher, both academically and spiritually. She cultivated relationships that lasted well past the last day in her classroom for both her students and their families. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and cherished her time spent serving and leading congregation members of all ages. Julia was an amazing seamstress and often would help her family members, friends and neighbors. She chose to stay home in her early years of motherhood while using her many talents to help support her family. Julia was an avid reader, frequent moviegoer, and she enjoyed sister time, supporting her grandkids at their various events or activities, and taking care of her many turtles. Julia is survived by her children Richard (Angela), Rand (Malinda), Holly (Jack Harston), Rustin (Sarah), Geri Anne (Chris Hoskins), Kelly (Ryan Labadie); sisters Joyce Freeman, Lynette (Jerry Johnson); brothers Daun (Janice) and Dale (Pam); 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell E. Harris, Jr., her parents Bernard and Anna Johnson; step-mother Hildegarde Johnson; sister Sharon Hughes; niece Michele Tucker; nephew David Hughes. Julia’s visitation will be held October 30, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6001 S. Lakeshore Drive in Tempe, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Funeral services immediately following the visitation at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to your local school in her honor. 

Robert Taylor Neville, loving husband, father, grandfather, and Great Papa, passed peacefully at home in his sleep on October 17, 2020.  He lived a 90-year life full of Christ-like service and love for his family.

Robert was born June 28, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah of pioneer-stock parents—Joseph and Julia Neville.  He and his four siblings spent their early years in rugged Escalante, Utah while his father engineered the building of rural roads and bridges.  After moving to Ogden, Bob graduated from Weber College and prepared to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He and his identical twin brother, Bruce, served together in post-WWII Germany and were even companions at the end of their missions.

Bob returned to his parent’s home in Kaysville, Utah where he met and married his eternal sweetheart, Maxine Burton.  They were married in the Salt Lake Temple and were together more than 66 years; their love continues forever. During the Korean Conflict, Bob joined the United States Air Force as a flight engineer on B-36 bombers.  After his military career he graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in Accounting and Law. He and Maxine settled in Scottsdale, AZ where they raised their family and enjoyed a successful law practice.

Robert had a firm testimony of The Book of Mormon and was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He served in many callings including Scoutmaster, Young Men’s leader, multiple Bishoprics, and especially enjoyed his service as the Bishop of the Mesa 54^th YSA Ward. In later years, he and Maxine moved to Gilbert and together served Church missions in Ketchikan, Alaska and  Washington D.C., along with many years as ordinance workers in the Mesa and Gilbert temples. While he loved serving in the church, Bob also enjoyed serving in his community. Upon retiring from the practice of law, he provided free legal service for 18 years at the Mesa Senior Center.

Bob thoroughly enjoyed life, especially all outdoor activities.  The family made many memories together attending local sporting events, camping, lake trips, family beach vacations, as well as backpacking, river rafting, and fishing in wild Alaska. He also obtained his pilot’s license and flew his own plane. But above all, Bob cherished his family and loved the Savior.

Robert is survived by his lovely wife, Maxine, and his five children—Scot (Kim); Julie (Len); Chris (Cathy); Suzanne (Brad); and David.  He leaves a wonderful posterity of 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren with more to come.

Funeral services will be privately held with family at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24.  Those wishing to virtually attend the service can visit the link on this site below.

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Opal June LeSueur passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1929, in Winchester, Virginia to Frederick and Della Schuller. She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education and was an educator at Alhambra High School, and later the Phoenix Union High School district administration.

June was very active in Alpha Delta Kappa sorority and in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and along with her late husband Woodrow, served in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. Her love of travel extended decades to visits throughout the world.

June was predeceased by her husbands, A.F. Jamison, and Woodrow F. LeSueur, brother Lewis Schuller, and stepson Fred LeSueur. She is survived by a sister, Charlotte Ritter, daughter Linda Parillo (Chris), son Daryl Jamison (Denise), stepsons Wayne LeSueur (Susan) and Carl LeSueur ( Wendy), 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 11 AM at the Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. A visitation will be held one-hour prior, from 10-11 AM. Burial will be at noon at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona.

Debra “Debbie” Lorraine Feliz born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 14th, 1963 residing in Mesa, AZ unexpectedly passed away October 14th, 2020. She was raised in Passaic, New Jersey by her late parents Dorothy and Edwin Henry along with her brother Marc. Debbie is survived by her husband, Mark Feliz Sr. and their children: Ashleigh, Samantha, and Mark Jr. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Molly, Luke, Scarlett, Ben, Evelyn, and Aurora. She was predeceased by her first daughter Stephanie in 1989.

Debra was a determined person in everything she did. Back East, she attended Syracuse University. She then traveled across the United States on a greyhound bus in order to relocate to Arizona and stayed with her good friend Joyce. Debbie attended college in Phoenix, until she was accepted by University of Arizona. During her schooling at U of A, is where she met her husband Mark Feliz Sr. She would tell her children that she was looking for a book in the library and bumped into him, where she exclaimed “Oh, I didn’t see you there,” in which he replied back “neither did I.”

After over a year of close friendship Debra and Mark Sr. fell in love and were married in 1985. They lived in Mark’s one-bedroom apartment. In 1986 they welcomed their first child, Stephanie and moved to a two-bedroom apartment for a short time before moving to a trailer of a friend of theirs who moved to Florida for a job. Due to the fact that Debbie was always thinking of others she made arrangements for her friend Joyce to move from Alaska and a bad situation to live with Mark and her. Although they were told they only had to pay for the park fees, they ended up moving back to their 2-bedroom apartment. Joyce moved to Tucson with them to the same complex and helped babysit Stephanie while Mark and Debbie attended college. Mark cleaned Joyce’s apartment as payment.

Soon after graduation Debbie obtained her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and enrolled into the graduate program for the visually impaired along with her husband. Debbie dedicated her time to taking care of her daughter Stephanie while balancing graduate school, being a wife, and managing her home life. Debbie would tell us during this time you could find her sleeping on the hard, cold floors of the hospital room while Stephanie was receiving treatments for retinoblastoma.

Just after coming home from the hospital with Stephanie and newborn, Ashleigh, Mark went to Mesa for job interviews. Mark called Debbie to let her know he was hired with Mesa Public Schools so she packed up the kids and apartment while Mark stayed in Mesa with his Aunt. Debbie drove the old Buick station wagon loaded with two kids and belongings and her brother-in-law drove the U-Haul from Tucson to Mesa.

Debbie, in her true fashion of doing what had to be done to get things moving, got busy shopping for a house to rent, which she found in no time. That is how Debbie came to be in Mesa from 1988 to 2020.

Debbie continued to take on any challenge’s life threw at her. This included their oldest daughter passing in March of 1989, the birth of their third child, Samantha, and the birth of their fourth child, Mark Anthony Jr. This also includes working evenings as a school custodian in order to stay for the kids, being a fulltime driver/reader for her husband’s job position, and working nights and double shifts at a group home; all of this to make ends-meet. She finally took the State testing for Special Education, visually impaired certification and was hired as a teacher of the blind student. It is at this role she has had the greatest influence on people. If you ask any one of her past or present students, they will all say that she influenced them in a positive way. Her long work hours only emphasize how dedicated she was to her class kids.

Throughout all of this she never stopped thinking of others. She made sure her kids had the best birthdays and made sure everybody, kids and adults, had a Christmas present. She made sure that gift was actually meaningful to each person.

Debbie was an exceptional crafty person. Her hobbies include but are not limited to: sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, scrapbooking, and baking the best brownies ever. Her most recent project was candle making with her husband, Mark. Her children grew up with homemade Halloween costumes, relatives would receive knitted blankets, and she was always ready to sew up her grandchildren’s favorite stuffed animal. “Oh, I should really work on my project” was a frequent phrase she would say. Her projects were always made with someone in mind; that shows just how thoughtful, loving, and genuine she really was.

She was an extraordinary, selfless person, a devoted wife, a loving Nana, a caring friend, and a remarkable teacher.

Linda Lea Collier, 79, passed away peacefully on October 13^th in Tempe, AZ surrounded by her family.  She was born to Rodman and Louise Henry on June 2, 1941 in Garnett, Kansas.  She is survived by six of her seven children, Michael Lehew (Melody), Teri Hand (Ron), Connie Angrisani (John), Greg Lehew (Cyndi), Tricia Perez (Eric), Vicky Albaugh (Dean), 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.  Linda was preceded in death by her husband(s), Roy Collier, Robert Lehew, daughter Kelly Collier and her parents.

Linda and Robert Lehew raised their five children in Hiawatha, Kansas before moving to Prescott, AZ in 1973.  Linda then moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1974 where she married Roy Collier and added two more children to her family.   Linda became a real estate broker and spent many years helping people find their forever home.  Linda enjoyed camping and lake living and spent many weekends at Roosevelt Lake with her family before moving to the Lake of the Ozarks.  She enjoyed eight wonderful years in the lakefront family home before moving back to the Phoenix area.  The family she created was her pride and joy.  She loved and enjoyed the time spent with her family and watching it grow.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Queen Creek, AZ on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

Carmen Jones Scott of Mesa, Arizona passed away on October 13, 2020 at the age of 67.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  Carmen was born in Mesa, Arizona on November 25, 1952 to Ralph Timothy Jones and Marian Tenney Jones.  She was the fourth of six children born to Ralph and Marian.

Carmen attended Westwood High School, Mesa Community College, and Brigham Young University where she was involved and excelled in sports.  She earned a Bachelor Degree from BYU. While in college, Carmen played several sports including softball, basketball, field hockey and volleyball.  Carmen participated in a softball tournament in New York State to crown a National Champion.  Carmen was the MVP of her team.

Carmen was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in the church in many capacities, but here favorite calling was working with the Young Women while sharing her strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Carmen retired from the City of Mesa after 30 years of service in parks and recreation.  Before becoming ill, she also worked for the City of Tempe Parks and Recreation.  One of Carmen’s most joyous occasions was to officiate high school volleyball.

Carmen’s favorite activities were spending time with her family, including attending sporting events, concerts, plays, or other activities of her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed family history, work, traveling, and attending professional sporting events.

Carmen is survived by her four children: Angela Lyn and Adam Warren, Christopher Alan and Karen Scott, Michelle Lee Scott and Marian Scott; seven grandchildren William Patrick, Annmarie Nicolle, Jeffrey Porter, Jedidiah Christopher, Adam Henry, Jacee Lyn, and Aiden Wesley Scott; four sisters, Myrna, Evelyn, Kathy and Jennifer; six brothers, Lloyd, Richard, Lester, Timothy, Russell and Randy.  Her Mother, Father, Brother Kent and Sister Donna preceded her in death.