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Annette Lyons Wilson, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 12^th, 2018, just shy of her 86^th birthday.

Annette lived a life full of service, love and humility.  She loved her family and was an example of Christ-like love to everyone she met.  She loved watching sports, playing scrabble, doing crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, but most of all being with her family.  She had a great love for children and enjoyed tending her grandchildren through the years.  She found great joy as she served weekly in the Arizona Mesa Temple as an ordinance worker for 13 years.  She blessed so many people’s lives and truly was an angel on earth.

She was born July 10, 1932 in Burley, Cassia, Idaho to Ivan Edward Lyons and Ruth Smith.  She is survived by her children Kerma Solorzano, Robert Wilson, Lorna Evans, Susan Wright, Wayne Wilson and Brad Wilson, 30 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren with 7 more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Arnold Ray Wilson and her sons David Wilson and Steven Wilson.

Annette will be greatly missed and the memories she made with everyone who knew her will never be forgotten.  She had a strong testimony of forever families and we know that we will see her again someday.

Services will be held Friday, April 20^th at 11:00 AM, with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 3344 E. McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213.

Mildred “Milly” E. Quade (Harris) passed away peacefully on April 9^th, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona.  Milly, was born January 1^st, 1922 in Vandalia, Illinois to Rollie and Hattie Murrel Harris.  She was one of five children and graduated from Vandalia High School.

 She married John F. Quade January 18^th, 1941. She stayed home with her two sons during their younger years before working 15 years as a secretary for Tazewell County Educational Service Region in Pekin, Illinois retiring in 1979. Milly and her family spent many vacations camping in their travel trailer while seeing most all of the U.S.

John and Milly retired back to Vandalia for 10 years, wintering in Arizona, before moving full-time to Mesa, Arizona.   They continued their travel in their retirement and enjoyed being part of the Airstream Club. Milly was an active and dedicated member of the First Methodist Church in Vandalia, IL, Grace Methodist Church in Pekin, IL, and Velda Rose Methodist Church in Mesa, Arizona.  She was very social and loved numerous activities in their retirement community as well as volunteering at the local hospital gift shop.

Milly was a devoted sister, wife, mother,  aunt, grandmother, and friend to many.

Milly is survived by two sons: Fred Quade of DeKalb, IL, Gary Quade of Tempe, AZ; daughter-in-laws:  Shelly Quade and Kim Quade; and four grandchildren: Emily, John, Cameron and Keaton.

 A memorial service will be held at Fellowship Square Oasis in Mesa on Tuesday, April 17^th, 2018 at 1:00 pm.  A graveside memorial service will also be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, Illinois later in May, 2018. Details will follow. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Milly’s life with us.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sunshine Acres at:  3405 N. Higley Rd.   Mesa, AZ   85215. 

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Fellowship Square in Mesa, Arizona for their dedication and  care.

Thain was born to Lynn & Vera Miskin in Idaho Falls, ID on May 21, 1934.  As a child and young man, Thain’s family moved quite frequently as result of His father’s job as an engineer for the Department of the Interior.  In fact, he lived in 10 different locations by the time he was five years of age.  His longest tenure was Logan, Utah where he lived for eight years prior to moving to Colorado.  As a result of their moves, Thain became comfortable meeting new people; he enjoyed meeting the challenges of a new location.  He was student body president, lettered in track and wrestling, and graduated with honors from Grand Junction High School in Colorado.

After graduating, Thain was called to serve an LDS mission to the North Eastern States where he ardently shared his testimony of his Savior.   After he returned from his mission, Thain attended Brigham Young University where he graduated with a B.S. in Accounting.  While attending BYU he met and married his eternal sweetheart, Melba Gardner.

Upon graduation, Thain became a CPA in 1959 and began work as an accountant.  After working in the private sector for several years, he was appointed to be the Financial Director for the Mesa Public School District.  He served as Financial Director for 27 years prior to retiring.  While working for MPS, Thain earned numerous awards for his sound fiscal management of an ever-growing school district.

Thain’s life was a living example of being a true disciple of Jesus Christ.  He was so gracious with others as he shared his testimony of the restoration of the gospel; he was a man without guile.  Thain will be remembered for his great love for his faith and family, his quick wit, and his fascination with BYU sports.

Thain will be remembered by his wife, Melba, who lovingly cared for him during his years battling Parkinson’s Disease.  He is survived by his five children, Lamont Miskin (Marcy), Louise Smith (Brian), Julie Buckley (Steve), Rod Miskin (Karen), and Amy Cook (Lon) along with 19 grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren, currently 23.  He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Richard Miskin. 

Richard Clifford Silva, age 89, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away April, 5, 2018 in Gilbert, Arizona. Cliff was born May 1, 1928 in Merced, California to Tony and Margaret (Souza) Silva and lived in Fremont, California most of his life. 

His daughter moved him to Gilbert, Arizona in 2010 after Cliff suffered a stroke. He served as a stenographer in the Army where he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service under General George H. Decker and also served in the Korean War for a second tour of duty. On his return to civilian life, Cliff worked as an accountant for Ford Motor Company for 53 years. He was skilled at drawing and cooking, but he loved most to hike Mission Peak not far from his Fremont home. He loved collecting and decorating with those items that brought him joy.

He is survived by his daughter, Peggy Shumway of Gilbert, AZ; a step-son, Kenneth Laeger of Birmingham, Alabama; four grandsons, Jared, Kevin, Taylor, and Adam Shumway; two great-grandsons, Liam and Declan Shumway; and various nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Helen Whittle and Marilyn Hoffman.

Visitation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 230 N. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234 on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2 PM. Funeral services will follow at 3 PM. Interment will take place at the Rolling Hills Memorial Park in Richmond California on April 19. The family would like to express thanks for the help and care given by the A&M Group Home and by Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements by Bunkers’ Garden Chapel.

Jaron B Norberg (80)—our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend—was born 02 August 1937 in Murray, Utah to John Murray Norberg and Dean Bringhurst. Raised in The Avenues in Salt Lake City, he starred in basketball and track at East High, where he graduated in 1955. He was an excellent pianist and played mostly by ear. He even took piano lessons from famed, Mormon Tabernacle organist Alexander Shriner. He was multi-talented with music, as he had a wonderful bass singing voice and also played both the accordion and ukulele.

He served an LDS Mission in Montevideo, Uruguay for 2.5 years. He played on the Church’s professional basketball team, Club Deseret with mission buddies David Weight, David Udall, and Dick Paul, which he loved doing and always treasured those memories. He spoke beautiful Spanish and was proud of holding on to that language gift throughout his life.

After his mission he returned to BYU, where he studied, and worked.  He married Deena Sherman in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on 23 December 1960. Jaron also served in the military as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. He was activated at the time of the Berlin Wall crisis. He graduated in 1962 from Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and was awarded Distinguished Graduate. This was also where he honed his prolific sharp-shooting and typing skills. After being honorably discharged from the army, he attended the University of Utah, College of Law, where, after dedicated studying (and golfing, of course, with classmates and professors) he graduated in 1967 with high honors: first in his class, Editor in Chief of the Law Review, Order of the Coif.

Deena supported the family as a schoolteacher during Jaron’s army and law school days. After graduating from law school, he and Deena moved to Phoenix, Arizona to begin his professional life as an attorney at the distinguished firm, Snell & Wilmer. He took the Arizona Bar exam and he was recognized as having achieved the top score in the state. Deena and Jaron settled in Tempe, where they were loving members of the Tempe 4th Ward. He was surrounded by many great people and friends at Snell & Wilmer, as well as within their close-knit LDS Church ward. Jaron left Snell & Wilmer to become Senior Vice President and Corporate Counsel at Arizona Public Service. He was later promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors at APS. He enjoyed immensely his time there with many friends and colleagues. He retired from APS at the end of 1996.  While Michael was in High School and Eric was in Junior High School, Deena attended law school at ASU and graduated in 1983. She went on to clerk for a Federal Court judge and serve as legal counsel to the Mesa Public School District. Jaron was so proud of Deena’s accomplishments.

Jaron and Deena had three sons: Scott Jaron (deceased), Michael Sherman, and Eric Murray. He deeply mourned the loss of Scott (1996), but saw so much of him in Scott’s two sons, Adam and Cody (with Jayme Robinson). The rest of his grandchildren and great grandchildren were also everything to him. He and Deena were affectionately known as Grampy & Granny. Shayna (“Muggs”), his very first granddaughter; Nathan (“Nug”)—married to Mindy Marsh; Megan (“Moose”)—married to Coulter Reynolds; Samantha (“the Beebs”)—who are all Michael & Darci Allred’s children. Henry (“King Henry”); Elle (“Princess Elle”); and precious Chloe—Adam & Sarah Francis’ children. Margot (“Princess Margot”); William (“Prince William”), Jack (“Jack-Jack”)—Cody & Leyla Safsten’s children; and lovely Mila Jo. He was best loved for his “Cousins” song (ingeniously connecting them), Legos and more Legos, giving and getting “huggles” with them, game playing, incessant teasing, and much “Grampy” love.

Jaron loved people. He loved making them know how important each person is. He loved music, photography, the arts, cars, sports, and especially golf. He was a long-time member at Phoenix Country Club where he was a Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday regular. He took many golf trips and played some of the most famous courses in the world—upon which courses he both prayed for putts and uttered many a “dark word.” He had his own Wikipedia of golfing terms (“Triple Poley”; “The Dreaded Triple Reverse-Greenie”; “The Sandie”; “The Sharkie”; etc.). You often needed an HP 12c (or Robert De Niro in “Casino”) to figure out all the odds & bets going on during the course of a round. He loved the tournaments he played in and frequently brought home a trophy to put in his office. (Formidable-looking Kachina dolls were his favorites.) His golfing “cronies” were some of his closest friends.

He had a taste for “nice things” and sharing cultural, historical and noteworthy events and thoughts with those he loved. Whether it was a great book, movie, Broadway musical/play, sporting event, or music. (For instance, he believed he may have personally “discovered” Billy Joel and thus was, of course, largely responsible for that man’s endless career.)

“Sing us a song you’re the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

‘Cause we’re all in the mood for a melody

And you got us feeling alright”

He appreciated greatness in all forms; admired people when performing their best—and was always quick and gracious to tell them. We would always gather for Super Bowls, the NBA Playoffs, the World Series, and of course all the golf Majors. The Masters was considered “Holy Week” to him. That he passed away during this year’s second round seemed only too “of course.”

In his latter years, when he wasn’t golfing, he loved walking and talking with Deena, doing puzzles together, playing scrabble, gin rummy, backgammon, dominoes and watching some of their favorite TV shows: Cheers, Frasier, and Friends. He also became a Grand Master of Tetris with his morning “bathroom time.” (Those little falling blocks didn’t know what the hell hit them.) He was also famous for his “Grampy Steaks,” his “Grampy Scrambled Eggs,” his “Grampy Hamburgers,” and his “Grampy Fruit Drink.” He enjoyed the friends of his kids and grandkids almost as much as his own friends. He and Deena became the Jaron-proclaimed “Extra Granny & Grampy” to many, many amazing young people and would frequently participate in their lives through Instagram and Facebook.

He died the morning of 06 April 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. He died of complications after a year of battling prostate cancer. We want to thank the staff at Banner Baywood Hospital (Dr. Barlingay, Nurse Misa and his ICU Nurse, Katlyn), Dr. Jerry Shockey, Dr. Neel Dharia, and the staff of Santé of Mesa who lovingly cared for him over these final weeks and days.

Visitation: Thursday, April 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 10:00-10:45 a.m. Memorial Service: Friday, April 13, 11:00. Both Visitation & Services held at LDS Stake Center: 2549 N, 32nd Street, Mesa, Arizona. (Arrangements by Bunker Mortuary—to which we give our thanks.)

Consider donations to LDS Church Humanitarian Fund, AZBrainfood.org—or, in true Jaron style, giving a random act of kindness to someone in need.

Earline Batmon Gilleo, 88, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona to Edward Earl Batmon and Gertrude Suddarth.

She was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served as Primary Teacher, Cub Scout Den Leader, and then Sunday School Secretary for many years.

In 1948 she married Donald Clark Gilleo (deceased in 1987). Together they had 3 children: Pati (Mike) Finn, Donald Kenneth Gilleo, and Ron (Marie) Gilleo. Her grandchildren include: Amy (Daryl) Natter, Chris (Krista) Finn, Dan (Megan) Finn, Carrie (Mike) Palmer, Ryan (Morgan) Finn, Bethany Finn, Kira (Devon) Cherry, Trey (Melissa) Gilleo, Ren Gilleo, and Rod Gilleo; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services are Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10 am, preceded by a visitation at 9 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 848 N. Westwood in Mesa. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

George Lane Stocking passed away on March 30, 2018 after living a long life filled with family, faith, aerospace engineering, the Phoenix Suns, Louis L’Amour novels, country western music, and chocolate. Of all those, we’re sure that he loved his family best but he would have fought you for the fudge and the Sons of the Pioneers tapes.

He was born in Nebraska in 1927, enlisted in the Navy during World War II, and married Patricia while obtaining his degree in mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. After a distinguished career designing guidance controls for unmanned spacecraft, he retired and spent all his time and energy with Pat in Prescott and in Phoenix.

George was a man of many diverse interests and talents. An avid horseman, student of flamenco guitar, sailing, a one-time Philadelphia Mummer (complete with ostrich feathers, sequins and a banjo), Model A enthusiast and Arthur Murray dance instructor, he excelled in public speaking and sharing his humorous stories. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Patricia; their children, Barbara; George and his wife Mary; Mary and her husband Martin Haub; Elizabeth and her husband Craig Evans; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  

George is preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy; his sisters, Jean and Jessica, and his beloved son, Patrick. 

A Mass celebrating George’s life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 13th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ. Reception will follow.

George’s enthusiasm for life was exceeded only by his faith and compassion for those in need. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Little Sisters of the Poor or St. Vincent de Paul Society, organizations he supported for many years.

Barbara Dawn (Kelly) Williams, born on February 11, 1933 in Mesa, Arizona, to Aurelia (Willis) Kelly and Clyde Theodore Kelly, passed away at age 85 on April 5, 2018 in Chandler, Arizona.

She graduated from Mesa High School in 1950 where she became one of the elite lasso twirling Mesa High School Rabbettes.” She was a Committee secretary and secretary for the Speaker of the House at the Arizona Legislature until retiring in 1995. Barbara was married to Richard B. Williams. Barbara is survived by her sons, Richard Ted Williams, Clifford Allen Williams, Phillip Carey Williams, and Jeffrey Loren Williams; daughter, Jennifer (Williams) Park; brother, Robert Willis Kelly; sister, Kathleen Kelly Steverson. Barbara had a passion for reading and church service. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our dear mother, grandmother, and great grandma Williams fiercely loved us. Her remarkable devotion was legendary. Family was her life blood; her husband Dick was her true love. She has waited not so patiently to return to him. We are sure angels blushed at their heavenly reunion.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the memorial service on Wednesday, April 11 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona, 85201. Burial will be in Mesa Cemetery. Bunker Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements, (480) 696-6883. 

Bryan Allen Bunker was born on January 5, 1924, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Bryan Lamond Bunker and Chloe LaPriel Strong. He passed away on March 31, 2018, in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by two sons: Brent Allen Bunker and Randall Mark Bunker (Arlene) and two daughters: Robyne Leslye Fullagar (Christopher) and Jennifer Lee Hall (William “Bill”); one brother Gary Bunker (Carol), 17 grandchildren and fifty great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle Tietjen Bunker, his parents, five brothers and two grandsons. Allen graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1941 and from the University of Utah in 1948. He married Merle Druce Tietjen on April 3, 1946, in the Salt Lake Temple. Allen was a lst Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Corp during World War II as an aerial navigator on B-24 Liberator aircraft. He was fortunate to never serve in combat. He became a Captain in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from the California College of Mortuary Science in 1950 and worked for his father and uncle at Bunker Brothers Mortuary in Las Vegas. In 1964, he purchased two mortuaries in Mesa, Arizona: Gibbons Garden Chapel and Gibbons Desert View Chapel (later changed to Bunker Family Funeral Homes) in Mesa, Arizona. He was very active professionally: President of the Nevada State Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers, President of the International Order of the Golden Rule, President of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, an active Rotarian for over 50 years, and served on many Boards. He sold the business to his son, Randy, in 1989. He and Merle traveled all over the world. They visited six of the seven continents and over 100 countries. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions over the years. He and Merle served a public communications mission to disseminate information to the print and broadcast medias. He was the chairman of the Arizona Temple Gardens Christmas lights and activities for five years. He was also a temple ordinance worker. He was a supportive husband to his wife who was a television star and also active in the communities they lived in. Allen was an incredible father and grandfather who adored his family. He will be greatly missed.

Viewing will be held at Bunkers’ Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday, April 12, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will also be a viewing an hour prior to service on Friday, April 13, at 10:00 am. Service will be held at the Gilbert 9^th Ward, 1150 E. Guadalupe, Gilbert, at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery. 

Jeffrey Leigh Gower of Mesa, Arizona passed away at home in Mesa, Arizona. He was 39. Jeff is survived by his parents, Robert and Laurie Gower as well as his brothers, Rob Gower, Jr. and Jason Gower.

Viewing will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1345 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85203.

Douglas Marshall Lord 62, was called home on Sunday April 1^st, 2018 in Mesa AZ. He was born in Lamoni Iowa. Doug led a very active life with over 20 years in the Air Force touring the world working on his favorite plane the C-130 with his unit the 303^rd Fighter Squadron. He was a very forgiving and generous man who loved his family and was always willing to help out and be supportive. He is survived by his wife Peggy, and stepson Andrew, his siblings, Charles Lord, Richard Lord, David Lord, and Nancy Rabago. Many close nieces and nephews, Kelly Feldman, Shelly Lord, Kathy Smith, Jason Lord, Eric Lord, and many more. He loved to hang out with family and regale people with practical jokes and stories. He was a hardworking man even after working in the Air Force; he worked for 30 years at Independence Regional and CenterPoint Hospital’s in Independence Missouri. After retirement he even came to work in the Cafeteria at Stapley Jr. high. He was known for his amazing sense of humor and practical joking by all in his family and coworkers. His viewing will be held at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E University Dr., Mesa April 6^th 6-8pm. Funeral will be held at the LDS meeting house on 6942 East Brown Rd., Mesa 85207 on April 7^th at 1pm.

Brian Louis Jones, 46, passed away on March 29, 2018, in Mesa, Arizona.

Brian was born September 24, 1971 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.  He grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, and graduated from Gilbert High School.  He was a computer technician who loved hockey, video games and making people laugh.  He was very considerate of others and had a big heart.

He is survived by his wife, Deanna (Trone) Jones; son, Steven Gary Jones; daughter, Sharon “Shar” Diane Jones, and their mother, Kara Brett (Bodine) Jones; parents Gary Dale and Sharon Kay (Haws) Jones, brother Steven B. Jones (Jocelyn); sisters Wendy Chmara (Greg), Kristi Bradshaw (Stefan).

Services will be Friday, April 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 977 E. Broadway in Mesa.

A native of Overbrook, Kansas, Virginia was born to Earl & Zetha Huston in Ottawa, Kansas on September 27, 1936.  She graduated from Appanoose High School then attended and graduated Business College where she subsequently held positions as an Administrative Assistant in various industries (USAF, Toledo University, IMA, Hedrick Medical Center).  Virginia was an avid bowler, winning many tournaments; she also enjoyed dancing, reading, and crocheting.

Virginia will be lovingly remembered by her children, Rick Gibson, Robert Gibson (Sherry), Sunny Gunnoe-Lunnen (Tom), and Kay Gunnoe. Virginia will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren (Stephanie, Elizabeth, Courtney, and Halli) and five great-grandchildren (Hali, Alex, Brayden, Easton, and Wyatt). Virginia was predeceased by her brothers, Howard Huston & Kenneth Huston, and her sister, Wilma Rieck.

Interment will occur in the family plot at Appanoose Cemetery in Overbrook, Kansas.

Marydel A Fleagle, 79, of Mesa, Arizona, passed on peacefully at Mountain Vista Medical Center in East Mesa on Wed, March 28, 2018.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 8th, 2018 at the home of her eldest son Duane & Karen Fleagle.  An Urn will be hand crafted by the family as a memorial for Marydel.

Expressions of sympathy may be posted at Bunkerfuneral.com, University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ, 85213, (480) 830-4105, e-mail, university@bunkerfuneral.com.  Alan Fleagle on Facebook.  For more info contact: Duane Fleagle, fleagle123@msn.com, or call, text, e-mail Alan Fleagle, alanmail7@gmail.com, 480-332-5500.

Mrs. Fleagle, former Marydel Messer, was born at home on the Messer family farm on August 29, 1938, in an area known as White Oak, rural Mt Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa.  Marydel is predeceased by her parents, Harry N & Iru A Messer, and sister Merna Royer (Messer).   Those thankful for sharing life with Marydel include:  A husband of 61 years, Richard L Fleagle of Arizona, previously of Winfield,  and 3 son’s and their spouses of Arizona, Duane & Karen Fleagle, Dennis Fleagle, and Alan & DiAnna Fleagle.  Sister Mrs. Marla Conner (Messer) of winfield, and brother Mr. Dean Messer of Trenton, Iowa.  3 grandsons:  Dallas & Niccole Fleagle, Reed & Sherre’ Fleagle and Jake Fleagle.  4 great grandchildren: Cloey & Saydi Marydel (Dallas’s), Maverick & Caley (Reed’s).

Educated grades 1-8 at White Oak school house, graduated Mt. Pleasant High in 1956.  Married to Richard L Fleagle in August 1956 at the Methodist Church, Winfield, Iowa.

Marydel was a dedicated mother and Wife, she lived and Loved for her family.  She was a kind gentle soul always thinking of others.  She was a hard worker on the family farm and 30 plus years at Motorola in Mesa, AZ.  Marydel was an avid reader who also loved to keep up on current events.  A sons illness takes Marydel & family to Arizona in 1966.  She was pleasant, kind, understanding, and will surely be missed.  Marydel (Mom) God bless your precious soul.  Amen.

Brian Jay Smalley, 52, of Mesa Arizona; passed away on April 1, 2018.  He was born February 3, 1966 in Long Beach, California.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 8^th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive in Mesa.

Candace was born in San Francisco, California to Fred and Patricia Oliphant.  Her precious life began February 10, 1987.  She graduated from Pinnacle High School and received a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from Pima Medical Institute.  After struggling with renal disease for several years, she succumbed to death on March 28, 2018.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters Mrs. Tiffany Quinn and Ms. Shayla Oliphant; two brothers Mr. Frederick Oliphant III and Mr. Marcus Oliphant of San Francisco; one grandparent Ms. Dorothy Oliphant of San Francisco, California; three uncles Mr. Alphonso Oliphant of Richmond, California; Mr. Claude Arnold Jr. of San Francisco, California; and Mr. Leslie Arnold of Union City, California; three aunts Mrs. Gwen Lyons of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Doris Hardridge of Chino, California, Ms. Paula Taper of Elk Grove, California; one niece Amerie Oliphant; her sweetheart Demetrius Ledbeher of Joliet, Illinois; and a host of cousins and friends.

When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.