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Estella Wylene (Sorenson) Holt was born June 21, 1924 in Lehi, Arizona.  She passed away on Monday, August 6th, 2018 at the age of 94.

Stella’s parents were Joseph Alexander Sorenson and Laura Maude (Ellsworth) Sorenson, her siblings were Lorraine, Margaret, Melba, Janet and one brother Joseph.

Stella married Heber Holt on March 5, 1942.  They had six children Judy (Charlie) Cowen, Chere (Norman) Keys, Becki (Jack) Thompson, Cindy(Frank) Castro, Kim (Ron) Watson and Michael (Jane) Holt.  She has 29 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Heber Holt, and father Joseph Alexander and her mother Laura Maude, her sisters Lorraine Phelps, Margaret Lane, Melba Prater and her brother Joseph Sorenson.  Her son Michael Holt, grandsons Jacob Thompson, Joshua Castro and Alex Aguero.

A graveside service will be held at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa Az. 85201 at 9:00 AM on Friday August 10, 2018.

Richard Louis Jensen passed away peacefully on August 6, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born in Afton, Wyoming to Norman Louis Jensen and Dorothy Frances Flygare Jensen.  Following high school, Richard served in the United States Air Force and later graduated from Brigham Young University.  Richard married Ann Marie Woods, and they are the parents of four children: Deann, Andrew, Jonathan and Scott, and the grandparents of 14 grandchildren who all adore their devoted “Papa.”  Richard loved his family, his co-workers and his many friends and associates. Viewings will be held Friday, August 10 from 6-8pm and Saturday August 11 at 9am, followed by a funeral service at 10am. The viewings and funeral service will be held at the LDS chapel located at 2549 N 32nd Street, Mesa, Arizona 85213 Additional information: www.bunkerfuneral.com                  

Monica Moncerratt Salas, de 44 años, falleció en Mesa, Arizona el 3 de Agosto de 2018. Nació el 29 de Septiembre de 1973 en Deming, New Mexico, hija de José Arturo y Lidia Imelda (Valera) Lom. Monica era una esposa maravillosa y una madre dedicada. Su personalidad está muy bien impresa en sus dos hijas, Angelina y Daniella.

Además de ser esposa y madre, la pasión de Mónica era restaurar muebles antiguos y diseñar parquets de madera personalizados. De hecho, ella y su esposo, Alfredo, establecieron su propio negocio en 1998 haciendo exactamente eso. Monica también fue a la escuela para Diseño de Interiores y fue muy talentosa en su talento.

Mónica tenía un gran corazón y siempre pensó en el bienestar de su hermana y su hermano. Ella los amaba a ellos y a sus hijos cariñosamente. También le encantaba el lugar en el que creció, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, y lo pensó a menudo.

Para Mónica era importante pasar mucho tiempo con sus hijas. Le encantaba hacer manualidades con ellas y enseñarles a dibujar, hornear, vestir, escribir, deletrear y mucho más. Su canción favorita fue “Be Still My Soul”.

A Monica le sobrevive su esposo, Alfredo G. Salas; hijas, Angelina Andrea Salas y Daniella Jacqueline Salas; hermano, Gustavo Arturo Lom; padres; y muchos otros miembros de la familia y amigos que ella amaba profundamente. Le precedieron en la muerte su hija, Paulina Andrea Salas y su hermana, Imelda Ubdulia Lom. Monica ahora se reencuentra con Imelda, a quien extraña profundamente después de su muerte.

Se realizará un servicio conmemorativo en honor de Mónica el sábado, 11 de Agosto de 2018 a las 12:00pm. En La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días – Valencia Ward, 3344 E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ.

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Monica Moncerratt Salas, 44, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on August 3, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1973 in Deming, New Mexico to Jose Arturo and Lidia Imelda (Valera) Lom. Monica was a wonderful wife and a dedicated mother. Her personality is very well imprinted in both of her daughters, Angelina and Daniella.

Aside from being a wife and mother, Monica’s passion was restoring antique furniture as well as designing custom wood floor parquets. In fact, she and her husband, Alfredo, established their own business in 1998 doing just that. Monica also went to school for Interior Design and was very gifted in her talent.

Monica had a huge heart and always thought about the well-being of her sister and brother. She loved them and their children dearly. She also loved the place in which she grew up, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, and thought of it often.

It was important to Monica to spend a lot of time with her daughters. She loved making crafts with them and teaching them how to draw, bake, dress, write, spell, and much more. Her favorite song was “Be Still My Soul.”

Monica is survived by her husband, Alfredo G. Salas; daughters, Angelina Andrea Salas and Daniella Jacqueline Salas; brother, Gustavo Arturo Lom; parents; and many other family members and friends that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Paulina Andrea Salas and her sister, Imelda Ubdulia Lom. Monica is now reunited with Imelda, whom she missed deeply after her passing.

A memorial service will be held in Monica’s honor on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 12:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Valencia Ward, 3344 E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ.

Longtime Phoenix, Arizona resident Sara “Marjorie” Mower, age 100, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Chandler, Arizona. Sara Marjorie Russell Mower was born December 12, 1917, to John C. and Maude L. (Kirkham) Russell. Born in her Kirkham grandparents’ home in Lehi, Utah, Marjorie was the oldest of four children and the only girl. She had a fun childhood with lots of family, friends, and school and church activities.

Marjorie attended schools in Lehi, Provo, and Ogden, Utah. After receiving an associate degree from Weber College in Ogden, she went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. After teaching school for a time in Salt Lake City, she worked at the Defense Depot in Ogden, Utah, and volunteered with the USO, entertaining US troops and German and Italian prisoners of war. 

Marjorie met and married Ben E. Mower, starting their life together in Centerville, Utah. Their son Russell, daughter Nancy, and son George were all born in Utah. Then the family moved to Los Angeles, California where their daughter Susan was born. The family then moved to Phoenix, where sons John and Robert were born. Marjorie loved living in Phoenix for more than 60 years. 

With an unusual intelligence, Marjorie had many talents and interests that blessed her family and many others. She learned to play the piano by watching her grandmother’s player piano when she was young, and she played at many activities and celebrations throughout her life. A quick wit and an entertainer at heart, her talents included tap-dancing, giving monologues and speeches, writing and directing musical skits for youth and adults, and making people laugh. She stayed up with current events, writing notes of encouragement, journaling, sewing, cooking, reading, giving advice, checking on friends, traveling, gardening, swimming, handing out treats, sharing family history, following her favorite sports teams, and playing games with her family.

After Mom’s children were in school, she went back to teaching school and took graduate classes at Arizona State University. She substitute taught and then was hired at Perry School, working with special needs children. She later taught special needs children at Wilson School District, where she thrived and eventually retired.

After retirement, Marjorie enjoyed traveling, filling her church assignment by serving at the Mesa Temple, and then serving two missions for the LDS church at the New Zealand Hamilton Temple and South Africa Johannesburg Temple.

Marjorie was observant of others and tried to help in quiet ways. She loved people and felt the love and support of her family and many “family by affection,” which included neighbors, the Arcadia Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Reminiscence group at the Devonshire Senior Center, and the Arcadia Ward book club later in her life.

She had a close relationship with the Savior Jesus Christ and never failed to mention her love for Him. Marjorie spent her life doing what she could to serve Him by serving others. She had many church callings and was still active until the last weeks of her life. She had a full life and was grateful to get to participate in her callings and would rarely pass up a chance to do so.

She loved life and would express gratitude to many, many people that made her life enjoyable. Thank you! Special thanks to her son, Russell, who was close by to help out the last several years, to Nancy and Dave Jordan for caring for Mom in their home the last few months, to the Hospice of the Valley team for their support, and to all the family members and friends who’ve provided support. 

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dick K., Warren B., and Calvin G. H. Russell. She is survived by her children, Russell of Mesa, AZ, Nancy (Dave) Jordan of Chandler, AZ, George (Karen) of Vail, AZ, Susan (David) Keller of Provo, UT, John (Pam) of Kennewick, WA, and Robert (Denise) of Provo, UT. She has 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and counting. 

A memorial service will be held for Marjorie on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2:00pm, in the LDS chapel at 10 S Twelve Oaks Blvd, Chandler, AZ. Friends may visit with family from 1:00 to 1:45pm. A graveside service will take place on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 3:30pm at the Lehi City Cemetery, 1525 N 600 E, Lehi, UT.

Happy Trails to you, until we meet again!

Robert Joseph Taber, 80, Lt. Colonel, United States Army (retired), passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018, in Mesa, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann, and daughters Lynn, Laura and Joyce.  Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.  Robert will be given full military honors including the playing of “Taps,” the folding and presentation of the United States flag to Mary Ann, and the firing of the volleys.  For more information please contact Bunker Family Funerals, 480-830-4105, www.bunkerfuneral.com,  University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85213. 

Robert (Bob) was born on July 4, 1938, in Jasper, Indiana.  Bob attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana on an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Education and his Commission as an Officer in the United States Army in 1962.  Bob’s military career spanned four decades in the United States Army Transportation Corps  and included two tours of duty in Vietnam (71^st Transportation Battalion 1967-1968 and 1970-1971).  Other assignments were:  Ft. Eustis, Virginia; Ft. Knox, Kentucky; Kagnew Station, Ethiopia; Ft. Richie, Maryland; Phoenix, Arizona USAR Center; Frankfurt, West Germany; Heidelberg, West Germany; Ft. Lee, Virginia; Ft. Huachuca, Arizona; and Ft. Hood, Texas.  Bob received his Master of Education from Arizona State University.

Bob is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Army Commendation Medal, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal.  Bob’s interment in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona honors his memory and serves as a perpetual recognition of his service to our country.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Thad and Mary Taber, and his brothers, Gene, Paul, Albert (Dude) and Leon.  Bob and his brothers shared a tradition of service in the United States Armed Forces, serving during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Bob had a strong appreciation of education, history, and travel.  He loved movies and music; his favorite movie was Gone with the Wind, his favorite musician was Elvis Presley, and his favorite travel destination was the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.  He chose to retire in Arizona as he loved the dessert.

In lieu of flowers, Bob was a supporter of The American Legion and would appreciate donations made in his name to their Legacy Scholarship Fund.  The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund helps ensure higher education is a possibility for children who lost a parent to death on active duty, or suffered a service-connected disability rated 50 percent or greater by the VA, since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.  Donations can be made at https://www.members.legion.org/tal/donatenow#legion-org-header or by check to The American Legion (317-630-1200), P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206.

Delford Wesley Trembly, 78, passed away July 28, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona.  He was born August 9, 1939, the second son of Wesley Fernando (Mick) and Leona (Samson) Trembly, in Cheyenne County, Kansas on his Uncle Floyd’s farm.  He went to a country school house about 2 miles from home and later went to High School in Haigler, Nebraska where he graduated in 1957. He worked in his Uncle’s grocery store in Haigler until he entered the service in May of 1962.  He served in Anchorage, Alaska where he served in the quartermaster division of USARL (US ARMY ALASKA) and was placed in an office with numerous management duties.   He was discharged in the summer of 1964 and in the fall of 1964 he enrolled at Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska.  He graduated in January of 1970.  While in college, he met and married Krista Louise Hardin on August 3, 1969, and celebrated over 48 years of marriage, working together in Nebraska and Arizona to raise their children, Kimberly L. Carr (Travis) and Scott Trembly, both of Mesa.

Del was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Delmar Trembly, and several cousins.  He is survived by his wife, Krista Trembly, brother Don (Patricia) Trembly, sister Dorlene Trembly, sister-in-law Betty Trembly,  daughter Kimberly and husband Travis Carr, grandsons Shea Moore, Seth, and Chase Barron and Tristan Carr; son Scott and girlfriend Leslie Crook and her son Zach Crook.

While in Haigler, Nebraska, Alaska and Cozad, Nebraska, he led Boy Scout Troops.  In Mesa, he volunteered at Sunshine Acres as a tutor for junior high children and was active in the garden.  He was active in teaching Sunday school at Trinity Church.  He loved working with children, helping them to become the best they could be.

Celebration of Life will be held August 7, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Trinity Church, 2103 E University Dr., Mesa, Arizona preceded by a visitation August 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr., Mesa, AZ.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Trinity Church Children’s Ministry.

Leonard Paul Mathews was born to the union of Curtis and Elizabeth Mathews on August 4, 1928. Paul, as he was commonly known, grew up in Elizabeth, PA in a family of thirteen brothers and sisters. As a young adult Paul served in the United States Navy from December 27, 1945 to November 12, 1947. He received a commendation letter from the President of the United States, Harry Truman, for his service to this country.

On April 29, 1950, Paul and Lorraine (Dunbar) were united in holy matrimony, celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary this past April. Paul and Lorraine loved to bowl in their spare time.

Bro. Paul retired as a Process Control Manager at Diamond Shamrock. After retiring and moving to Phoenix, AZ, he united with Murph Community AME Church in 1988. This was the first church he had attended, and he served the Lord faithfully doing all that he could with his many talents. He served as a Trustee, Steward, Choir Member, and on the Finance Board. He was instrumental in helping the church acquire their first property at 4806 Indian School Rd. It was a house and Bro. Mathews helped convert it into a church with his excellent carpentry skills. He also helped them acquire the present location at 6702 N 67th Ave. and it continues to grow and flourish today.

In September 2006, Bro. and Sis. Mathews united with Holy Trinity Community AME Church in Mesa, AZ. He was elected a Trustee and appointed a Steward, joined the choir and served on the Finance Committee. He took great pride in having a very manicured lawn in the front of Holy Trinity. He helped partially enclose the patio and added doors to it. He kept a strict ledger of all church expenses and was a stickler for details.

Bro. Mathews was a great example of helping those who were destitute or unsaved. He had an evangelistic thrust wherever he went.

Paul is survived by his wife, Lorraine Mathews of Mesa, AZ; two sons, Gregory Mathews of Manchester, NJ and Mark Mathews of Rex, GA; four grandchildren, Karima Zachery of Union, NJ, Omar Mathews of NJ, Fatima Mathews of Houston, TX, and Lateefah Mathews of GA; sisters, Thelma Runnerstrom of Arlington Heights, IL, Viola Grinage of Palm Springs, FL, Ruth Saunders of Elizabeth, PA, and Winona Womack of Harrisburg, PA; as well as great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.