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Jeffrey Scott Russell, 38, passed away June 22, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the LDS Copper Crest Ward Chapel, 5350 E. McLellan Road, Mesa, Arizona.

Norma Jean Peterson, 82, of, Mesa, Arizona, passed away June 24, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona.

She was born January 11, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona to Alma Williams and Morva Wilkens. Jean was raised in Phoenix across the street from the Arizona State Capital Building. She attended Arizona State University. She married Leo Clarence Peterson on July 1, 1955 in the Mesa Temple.

She was preceded in death by her husband and both parents. She is survived by her brother Dwayne A. Williams and her children: Mark (Jerri Ann), Verle (Vicki), Leilene Tieman (Paul), Dana Haws (Edwin), Le Borman (Rick), Darren (Jodi); 23 grandchildren, and 58 great-grandchildren.

Burial will be Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Lakeside City Cemetery, Lakeside, Arizona.

Harold “Hal” T. Seelye, age 84, passed away at Mariposa Point Assisted Living in Gilbert, Arizona on June 17, 2017. 

Harold was born February 5, 1933 in Bagley, MN to Lloyd and Lucy Seelye.  Her grew up on the family farm and enjoyed his horses, snow skiing behind cars, and the cinnamon rolls his grandma made for him when he got home from school. 

After high school, Harold enlisted in the US Navy where he worked as an aircraft electrician.  He was stationed in Japan, Woodby Island, WA and Hutchinson KS.  He married Phyllis Angstman in 1954.  After discharge from the Navy, they moved to Red Wing, MN where he worked at Meyer Industries as an electrician.

Hal enjoyed target shooting at the Red Wing Rifle Club, camping, and driving at least 500 miles per day on all vacations.  He built a pickup camper in the garage.  He was able to fix anything and a repairperson was never needed at home.  Hal enjoyed reading about history and watching the Fox News Channel.  Last summer’s political conventions and the 2016 election were his favorite topic in years.

Hal and Phyllis began spending winters in Mesa, AZ in 2001 and moved full time in 2003.  Hal is survived by daughter, Sandra (Jon) Barnes of Gilbert, AZ; his sister Mona of Fremont, CA; nieces; nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, on January 7, 2016.  Hal and Phyllis were married for 62 years.

A joint memorial service will be held this coming September in Bagley, MN with burial in the Bagley Cemetery.

Fred Jensen, 90, passed peacefully June 22, 2017 surrounded by many of his family members. He was born in Spanish Fork, UT the first child of Irven and Minnie Jensen, on Jan 27, 1927. He grew up in a very loving home with two sisters, Nadine and Corinne. He graduated high school early to join the Navy in 1945. He attended the University of Utah, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He used his education to help put a man on the moon. Later he earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering.  He loved playing and watching sports and was involved in them all his life. He especially loved golf and played for 60 years. Family was extremely important to him. He married Glenna Bills in 1945 and they enjoyed 72 years together. He had many different callings within the LDS church and especially enjoyed genealogy and home teaching.

He is survived by his wife, Glenna; sister, Corinne; children Cheryl (David) Swain, JoAnn (Gary) Edman, Nancy (David) Osborne, Fred (Diane) Jensen; 16 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Nadine.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, June 28^th at 10am with a viewing immediately preceding at 9am at the LDS building at 1100 N. Voyager Dr. Gilbert, AZ. Interment to follow at Mesa City Cemetery under the direction of Bunker Family Funeral Home.  

Francis Lynn Davis, age 59, passed away after a brief illness on June 20, 2017. He was born on Sept 29, 1957 in Holbrook, Arizona, living most of his life in Mesa, Arizona. He was a lifelong mechanic. In later life, he blended that talent with his love of aircraft and worked as a mechanic on antique aircraft. He attended Westwood High School, graduating with the Class of 1976. He later attended Chandler/Gilbert Community College.

Lynn is survived by his wife D’Ann Phelps Davis, sons Aaron and Donnie and daughter Jennifer and seven grandchildren. Lynn is preceded in death by his mother Mary Davis.

Lynn loved hunting, fishing, shooting and anything related to airplanes. But, his most treasured past time was moments with his family.

Lynn’s memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 4:00pm, with family greeting time prior at 3:00pm. Services will be located at the LDS Chapel at 1483 N Driftwood, Gilbert, Arizona.

Catherine A. Grimes, 97, a resident of Brookdale Senior Living at Apache Junction AZ, died peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017. She was born August 5, 1919 in Lemont , IL to Herman and Mary Blasing. Catherine was an excellent homemaker and cook who also excelled in arts and crafts, enjoyed traveling and being involved in volunteering for Child Crisis Center and Sunshine Acres projects and activities.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Elise Grimes of Tucson, AZ and Howard and Cecilia Grimes of Los Ojos, NM; three grandchildren: Ryan Grimes (Dawn) of Indiana; Shelley Martinez (Greg) of NM; Stacie Spaulding (Bruce) of SC; eight great-grandchildren: Allan, Cameron and Breanne Grimes, Caitlyn, Alexis, and Bryan Martinez , Kaleis and Mia Spaulding; two brothers Bernie and Joe Blasing (Marilyn) of Aurora, IL; sister-in-law, Barbara Blasing; brothers-in-law Erwin Hochalter and William Grimes, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Walter E. Grimes; sister, Loretta Beecher; brother Robert Blasing; in-laws; Pat Blasing, John Beecher, Mary Blasing, Harvey and Margaret Grimes, Ronald Grimes, Paul, Margaret and Eileen Grimes, Perry and Eileen Grimes, Annamae Hochalter, Francis and Frances Brouwers, Dorothy and Howard Graham, Helen Grimes.

According to her wishes, she will be buried alongside her beloved husband, Walter at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 

Francis Marinangeli passed away June 13, 2017, a day short of his 86th birthday. He was born in Peru, Illinois, attended Loyola University in Chicago, was a US Army veteran, a Mesa dentist and enjoyed his retirement – muzzleloading. He is survived by his dog Ozzie, his sons John and Ivan and daughters Phyllis and Kristine, along with 6 grandchildren. Funeral services are pending at National Memorial Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his wife Daphne. 

Russell Scott Anderson, 75, passed away June 17, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM, preceded by a visitation from 9:30 to 10:45 AM, at the LDS Harris Park Ward Chapel, 2220 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ.

Robert Lee Kanaga passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born September 15, 1925, in Winfield, Kansas to Sterling Glandon and Opal LaVerne Kanaga (deceased).

Bob is known best for his skills as a pilot, sense of humor and extraordinary integrity. He will be missed greatly. He began his flying career in the United States Air Force. He enlisted at the end of WWII, saw combat in Korea and served during Viet Nam. After serving in Korea he was asked to fly the original slot position for the newly formed air demonstration team the USAF Thunderbirds. He met his wife Maudene Elizabeth Schnepf while a cadet at Williams Air Force Base. He went from active duty to serve in the Arizona Air National Guard. He began farming in Queen Creek, Arizona and became a member of the Arizona Flying Farmers. His Unit was called to serve, flying the Berlin Corridor in Germany in the early 1960’s. He then started flying for the National Forest Service. From there he moved into Corporate Aviation for various business and chartering companies. He retired from the world of aviation at the age of 70. During his 53 year aviation career he has flown everything from Stearman trainers to F-104s, Citations and even helicopters.

He is survived by his; children: Sherry (Richard) Harmon, Tracy (Kevin) Grace, Bob (Sydney) Kanaga; grandchildren: Tawna (Nathan) Mower, Taya (Kevin) Goodwin, Summer (Jamie) Armstrong, Richard (Stacie) Harmon, Jade (Jeff) Jarvis, Robert Harmon, Colby (Malea) Grace, Chelsey (Daniel) Adams, Rachael (Scott) Harris, Kamber, Shalayne (Clayton) Wyatt, Lacy (Barrie) Lindahl, Devlyn (Randy) Day, Dallin (Kaylynn) Kanaga and Tanner (Bailee) Kanaga; thirty-four great grandchildren and sister Carol Connor of Chicago, IL. Bob was preceded in death by brothers: LaVerne, Duane, Charles, and sister Charlene (Langhofer). We love you so much Pop.

Visitation, Friday, June 23, 2017, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Services Saturday, June 24, 2017 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Harmony Ward Building, 940 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ with visitation 1 hour prior.

Michael Francis Kapcar, 95, of Scottsdale, Arizona; passed away on June 6, 2017 in Scottsdale.  He was born on March 27, 1922 in Elyria, Ohio. 

Karen Deanne Carroll, 72, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on June 15, 2017.  She was born on November 29, 1944 in Delta, Utah.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday June 23^rd with a visitation one hour prior at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona 85213.

Maria Ann Carrillo, 53, passed away June 13, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. Funeral services will be Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona.

Barbara Mae Skinner Stebbing of Maricopa, Arizona passed away at noon on Sunday, 11 June 2017 at the Gilbert Mercy Medical Center.  She would turn 83 in less than 2 months.

Barbara was born to Rulon Moroni Skinner and Violet Whipple in Safford, Arizona on Sunday, 5 August 1934.

Services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, 20 June 2017 at the Honeycutt Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 45235 W. Honeycutt Avenue, Maricopa, Arizona.  A visitation will take place at 10:00 am prior to the service. 

She will be interred that afternoon at the Mesa City Cemetery next to her husband, and near her mother-in-law.

She has been a widow since 1994.

She is survived by her 3 children, Barbara, William, and Donna, her son-in-law, 3 grandchildren, brother, sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brother, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.

Barbara was a native of the state of Arizona.  Her family has been in Arizona since the late 1800s. She lived in the Gila Valley, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Queen Creek, Snowflake, and Maricopa.

After graduating from Safford High School in 1953, Barbara attended Eastern Arizona Junior College (EAJC) in Thatcher, Arizona, where she received an Associate’s degree in Business Administration.  She also attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah for one year.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Mom had the privilege of serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the East Central States Mission (1958-1960). She served in Memphis and Louisville.

She married William Stebbing on 20 July 1966 in the (Mesa) Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She worked at the credit bureau in Safford, as a bank teller with Valley National Bank, with her husband’s catering business, and in the food services department at Mesa Lutheran Hospital.  She retired in 2000.

She loved her family very much and being with them. She really enjoyed going on a surprise church history trip for her 80^th birthday with her son and daughter to Omaha, Missouri, and to Nauvoo.

She enjoyed doing things for others.  She made fancy pillows, ducks, and even quilts. Sewing and embroidering were things she enjoyed doing on her free time.

She left a legacy of service and devotion to her posterity.

John E. Zemko, 71 of Mesa, AZ passed away Sunday Morning, June 11, 2017 at Banner Baywood Hospital.  John was born February 11, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late John P. and Mildred Powlysn Zemko, moving to Mesa, AZ in 2002.

He was a 1964 graduate of Chaney High School and worked at Packard Electric Delphi Automotive Systems in Warren for 37 ½ years, retiring in 2003.  Before moving to Arizona, he was a member of St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown.  He was a 6 year Veteran of the Navy and served in Vietnam.

Besides his wife, the former Diane Dermer, whom he married Oct. 15, 1977, he leaves his two sons, John F. (Denise) Zemko of Yuba City, CA & Aaron J. (Abby) Zemko of Mesa; 2 daughters: Heidi Eagan of Mesa, AZ and Christina Ewolski (Brian) of San Tan Valley, AZ; a brother Joseph P. of Austintown & 10 granddaughters. Other than his parents, a sister, Ruth Dimanoff also preceded him in death.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 15^th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., in Mesa.  Interment will be held at a later date at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.

Born and raised in rural North Carolina, she Married Jim Lambert in 1963 and Spent 20 years traveling the world as an Air Force wife and mother. She and Jim retired in 1995 and became White Mountain Camps hosts. They loved meeting other retirees and campers while living and enjoying Arizona’s high country. She had 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

She always had a crew of Bingo Buddy’s that enjoyed going to Fort McDowell, hollering “Oh Sh*t” and playing slot machines. She was first to laugh, first to curse (when someone else yelled BINGO). She enjoyed her yearly Vegas trip. Part of her heart is probably still in a slot machine.

Lois raised many barky dogs. She and Jim owned Chihuahua’s from 1978 until she passed, leaving her beloved “Gingy” with their 40 year friends Burl and Joyce.

She loved to get her nails and feet done. In the end, the doctors and nurses asked if she had her nails and feet done for them. They looked great

She always knew where to buy Pepsi Cola and Dasani water for the best price.

She was a waitress for many years, working at Nachos, Lil’s Ranchway and Perkins. 

She loved her Diamondbacks Baseball Team. Never missing a game.   

Lois was so quotable:

“Kiss my grits”

 “I’m Set” (bingo)

“I’m one away” (bingo)

“That’il learn you, dern you”

She left behind a hell of a lot of stuff to her daughter and sons who have no idea what to do with it. So if you’re looking for two large recliners, A Bag full of Bingo dabbers, an Android phone (worn out playing Candy Crush), You should wait the appropriate amount of time and get in touch. Tomorrow would be fine.

We sure love and miss you Mom.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Lois. Saturday, June 17th from 12:00-3:00  at The Resort RV Park. 1101 S Ellsworth Rd. Mesa, AZ 85208. Please text or call  Ken at 602-527-5488 for the gate code. Lunch will be served.

Former Pinetop-Lakeside resident Joseph (Joe) Fernandez, 82, passed away June 11, 2017, in Chandler Arizona.

Services will be held on June 15, 2017 at Bunker’s Funeral Home at 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa Arizona 85201 from 6pm to 8pm.

Joseph and or “Joe” as many of his family and friends knew him by was born on February 10, 1935, in Gallup New Mexico to Bonifacio and Genieve Fernandez. Joseph was married for 63 wonderful years to Helen (Romero) Fernandez.

Joseph worked at Southwest Industries in McNary, Arizona and also at McNary Elementary School.

Joe enjoyed doing carpenter work and was always working on different projects. He was a caring and strong individual for his friends and family. Anytime company would come over, right away he would say “are you hungry” and by the time you knew it you would have one of his specialties that he enjoyed cooking, Mexican food! Every year in August his wife and he would make a trip to New Mexico to pick up hatch green chilies to roast.

Joe’s hobbies included camping, fishing, and hunting. He especially enjoyed fishing with his daughter Angel. He later in life would take his grandsons fishing every summer.

Joe and his wife Helen were inseparable, the old saying “the car won’t start without the other” definitely rings true for the both of them. If you saw one you saw the other!  

Family was an important part of Joe’s life, he ensured that his family had the proper tools to be successful in life and work hard for everything you have. Joe’s love knew no boundaries for his family and all the many friends he shared his life with throughout the years. The light of his love shined the brightest for his wife, daughters, grandsons, and great-grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his wife, Helen Fernandez, his daughter, Jo Ann Garza, son-in-law’s, Luciano Garza and Larry Lunt, grandsons, Michael Lunt, Raymond, Brian, and Matthew Garza, great grandchildren, Mason, Sophia, and Isabella Garza, Parker Lunt, sisters, Mary Lou Naranjo and Irene Naranjo.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angelina Lunt.