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Darrel W. Hamblin, 65, of Mesa AZ, died unexpectedly at 1:36 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

Darrel was born January 6, 1951, in Mesa, AZ and was a lifelong area resident. He was a retired plumbing contractor, a fabulous cook, and an avid fisherman with a love of camping and all things outdoors. Above all, he had a deep abiding love of family and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie Hamblin, children Amanda Hamblin and Christopher Hamblin, grandsons Alex Hamblin and Gage Halamka, brothers Kenneth Hamblin, Larry Hamlin and Dale Hamblin, and sister Mona Bratcher.  In addition, many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents Jerome and Goldie Hamblin and five brothers and sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday August 27 at the Highway Baptist Church at 10505 E. Brown Rd, Mesa Az 85207.

Saadil Masih, 14 passed away on August 13, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Saadil led a very active life filled with so many future dreams for school and college. He loved music, drawing cartoons, clothes, spicy food and chocolate. May his soul rest in peace.

Jo Lynn White, 63, passed away August 15, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 6-8 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona.  Funeral services are Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lindsay Third Ward, 21320 S. Greenfield, Gilbert, Arizona.

Jan. 27^th, 1945 – Aug. 14^th, 2016

Cynthia was best known as Cindy. Cindy is survived by her loving husband Franklin “Bruce” Ross. Siblings: Patty Jamison Shultz, and Myrna Jamison Epperson. Children: Bryan S. Power, Matthew “Matt” C. Power, Jason P. Power, Christopher “Shawn” Ross, and Shane J. Ross.  Daughter-in-laws: Melissa “Misi” Power, and Jamie P. Power.   And her all-time favorite, her loving grandchildren (oldest to youngest): Brianne Power, Pace Power, Colton Power, Kali Power, Spencer Power, Makayla Ross, Mina Power, Jared Power, and Jaxon Power.  Also, numerous in-laws, and nieces & nephews.

Cindy was not born with a silver spoon in her mouth; it was more like a wooden twig.  This being said she was well loved and cared for as the baby of the family by her older siblings and a hard working mother. She was taught the value of honest hard work and charity.

Her tenacious personality was present at a young age and carried throughout her entire life.  She had many adventures in her life, journeyed down many paths and learned a great deal about life.  She was a hard worker and found the beauty in everything around her.  She was a very wise woman who spent a large part of her life doing for others.  She was blessed with the gift to recognize those in need and the ability to help them in just the right way.  She was very in tune with the Holy Ghost and always acted when promptings struck her without question or hesitation.  She blessed countless lives of strangers, neighbors, ward members and family.  She spent her life helping because it was the right thing to do, not to gain praise from others.  She may have done what she did quietly in the background but, when Cindy had something to say she made sure she was heard.

She spent almost thirty years as the companion and best friend of Bruce Ross.  They worked hard to make and achieve goals in their life to better themselves and their combined family. They lived each day by the words of the prophet Ezra Taft Benson “When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives.”  They worked together as a team, but Bruce will admit that Cindy was very much the driving force behind their team.

Cindy leaves a giant whole in this world that can never be filled and an example of what to strive for.  She has a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the blessings of temple marriage and eternal life. Her greatest desire was for her children and grandchildren to live in such a way that we could all be together in Heavenly Father’s presence someday. We are all sad for ourselves because we miss her here with us, but we know that we will see her again.

A visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2016, from 6-8 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Harris 2nd Ward, 1455 N. Harris Drive, Mesa, Arizona.

Interment will be at West Resthaven Memorial Park, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona.

Joseph Van Peterson, 85, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016.

Joseph loved his family, his church, and dancing. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was diligent in all his callings. He was loved by his family and will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Arley and Coral Shumway Peterson, daughter Cindy Phillips, sister Arlie, brothers Leo and Max and sister-in-law Billie. He is survived by his wife Alicia, daughters Sherri (Garin) Abegglen, Joyce (Michael) Barker and Mary Ann (Jim) Everhart, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and many other family members.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation from 9 – 9:45 AM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel. Interment will be at the Lakeside Cemetery at 4 PM following the services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, Dobson House.

Kemp M Farnsworth, 62, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on August 9, 2016.

Kemp was born June 19, 1954 in Mesa.  He graduated from Chandler High School in 1972, and worked several trades in Arizona during his lifetime. Kemp served a mission for the LDS church in Guatemala and El Salvador in 1973-1975. He married his eternal sweetheart, Nora Jane Briggs on October 12, 1979.

Kemp is preceded in death by his bride Nora (1997). He is survived by his five sons Ryan (April), Kyle (Amber), Richard, Briggs (Emma), and Daniel (Chelsea), and his ten grandchildren, who he loved very much. Kemp was known as being quick to serve others and generous with his time and kind words.

Funeral services are Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10 AM, at 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, AZ. They are preceded by a viewing on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 6-8 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.

Tash Marie Two-Dreams Seota, age 23, passed away August 7, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Visitation and funeral services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 from 3-7 PM, at Salt River Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earll Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Irvin Davis Smith, 81, passed away peacefully at his Mesa, AZ home on August 8, 2016 after a short battle with leukemia.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Christie Carver Smith, children Rod Smith (Marcea), Brad Smith, Brandi Jex (Vernon), Tyson Smith (Kara), Cody Smith (Brittney), Angie Draughon (Mike), 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and sisters Etha Clark, Juanita Chambers, and Barbara Walker.

Irv was born in Roswell, New Mexico the youngest of Clyde and Hazel Smith’s 8 children. He was raised in Phoenix, AZ where he spent his youth milking cows and playing ball. He moved back to New Mexico with his parents and graduated from Central High School in Kirtland in 1953. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1961, traveled the Western United States working in sales and settled in Phoenix where he started and ran Irvin D. Smith Pest Control for 40 years. Irv was an avid sports fan and spent many years and hundreds of hours coaching his children’s sports teams. He understood many important life lessons could be taught through sports and in his patient, caring, and loving way influenced hundreds.

He was a hard working, faithful man who loved his family, an ice cold drink, and two scoops of any ice cream available!

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kimball East Stake Center, 4640 E. Holmes Avenue, Mesa, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/2jemngd5

Spencer Carroll Kemp, 56, born October 9, 1959 passed away after a year long bout with cancer.  Spencer was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, camper, hunter and filled his life with many great trips to the wilderness of Arizona.  He was preceded in death by his brother James Melvin Kemp and his father Melvin Joseph Kemp.  He is survived by his mother, Diana Ellsworth and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Funeral services will be Friday, August 12^th at 10:00 AM, with visitation at 9:00 AM at the Gilbert 4^th Ward building at Lindsay and Houston, Gilbert, Arizona

DANIEL OMAR PIERSON, an Arizona native, passed away August 7, 2016, at the age of 76 in Mesa, AZ.  He is survived by his wife Karene, and his daughter, Stacy McDearmon (& Curt), and son, Kelly Pierson (& Cathi), and four grandchildren, Ali Himsl (& Katy), Anna, and Dillon Harper (& Sadie), and Daniel Pierson.  Services will be held in Mesa, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints, 7752 E. McDowell Rd.,  Mesa, AZ 85207 on Saturday, August 13, 2016, with a viewing at 9:00 -9:45 am, and services at 10:00 am.  Internment will be at the Mesa Cemetery,1212 N. Center, Mesa.  Bunker Mortuary is the attending mortuary.

Maxine (Mickey) F. Tutt.  Born July 14, 1924 in Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully August 6, 2016 at her home in Mesa.  She had been an Arizona resident for more than 60 years.  She is survived by one sister, Shirlie Ireland; husband, Don; Sons, David(Yvonne), Eric (Floramae); daughters, Nina Bentley (Don), and Janice Morgan (Joseph); 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.  A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held a variety of leadership and teaching positions.  Her favorite was working with youth, writing and directing stage productions.  She struggled with Alzheimer’s for the past few years, but, in spite of losing much vocabulary and memory, she never lost her smile or her love for family and friends.  Services will be held at the LDS Chapel, 6942 E. Brown Road, Friday, August 12^th at 9:30 AM.  Viewing will be 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday, August 11^th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. and at the Church for one hour before the funeral.  Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to contribute to The Alzheimer’s Association or their favorite charity.

Glenn Owen Mangum, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2016, at his home in Mesa, Arizona.

He was the beloved husband of Diane Palmer Mangum. They would have celebrated their 40^th wedding anniversary on December 18th. Born in Douglas, Arizona, he was the son of Owen and Margaret Catherine Mangum. He attended Douglas schools, Cochise College, Brigham Young University, and graduated from Arizona State University. Although he graduated in Business Management, his love and career was in construction.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings including Bishop of the Red Mountain Ward in the Salt River Stake. Most recently he served as the Stake Sunday School President in the Red Mountain Stake.

He enjoyed woodworking, good movies, and being with his wife and family. He was an avid reader and loved history, but his greatest love was studying the gospel of Jesus Christ.

He will be remembered for his love and selfless service to others. He was a faithful home teacher and loved those he visited.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Palmer Mangum, his children Alisha Forrester Scott, Scott Mangum (Rebecca Wilcock Mangum), Richard Mangum, Rachael Gardner (Whit Gardner), granddaughter Mia Wong, mother Margaret Catherine Merrill (Verne Merrill), siblings Carol Westphal, Daniel Mangum, and Joan Winward. He is preceded in death by his father Owen A. Mangum.

The funeral service is Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10:00 am at the LDS Skyline Stake Center, 10305 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85208, with interment at the Mountain View Cemetery. The viewings will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 and on Saturday, August 13, 2016, from 9:00 – 9:45 am at the LDS Skyline Stake Center.

Memorial donations may be made to “Glenn Mangum Memorial” at https://www.gofundme.com/glennmangum

Dale Rene Welker passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016 at age 87.

Dale was born on October 16, 1928 in Safford, Arizona to Marvin and Genevieve Payne Welker. Dale had a brother who preceded him in death: LaVerne Welker. Dale graduated from Litchfield High School and attended both Brigham Young and Arizona State Universities. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and loved military “espirt de corps”.

In 1953, he married his beloved companion Connie Brown and they were blessed to have 5 children: Angela (deceased), Jeffery Dale Welker (Cindy), Gregory Scott Welker, Wendi Sunderhaus (Herb), and Amy Williams (Kurt).

After his military service, Dale spent the better part of his life working as a professional photographer. His greatest happiness was found with his wife, children, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He knew each one of them well and they all adored him. Dale’s life was spent in the service of his Heavenly Father, his family and the friends he loved.

A viewing will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 from 6-8 PM, at the Bunker Family University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona.

Funeral services are Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation from 9-9:45 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa Central Stake Center, 925 N. Harris Drive, Mesa, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley who provided Dale with such loving care and comfort in his final days. Donations can be sent to Hospice of the Valley Fund Development at 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Otherwise, do what Dale would do – “get a hamburger and root beer to go”.

Dorothy Lou Ludwig, age 91, passed away August 3, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM, preceded by a visitation at 12:00 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. At the request of the family, if you wish to send flowers to the service please contact Crismon’s Flowers (480)-964-4595.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

John Halsey Naylor, age 67, passed away in his home this past Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was taken back to his heavenly home with very little suffering from stage 4, aggressive cancer of the stomach and liver. He was diagnosed on July 9^th, 2016 and endured minimal pain over a very short period of time.  This was a blessing for such a wonderful man beloved by many.

John was born in Henderson Nevada to the late Charles Irwin Naylor and Ruth Ida May Griswold Naylor, and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He and was the 3^rd of 4 siblings.  He was predeceased by his younger brother Thomas Charles Naylor, who died in 2010, he is survived by his older brother Robert Wesley Naylor and older sister, Kathryn Virginia Naylor: both living in California.

His high school friends remember him as, “a highly intelligent person, a fierce and skilled athletic competitor, a highly principled person and most of all, someone of impeccable character.” John’s family, friends, clients and colleagues knew him to be an easy going person with a gentle heart, strong faith and a loving and gentle manner. His dry wit and wonderful sense of humor always livened every encounter, even during the drudgery of tax time.

John attended USC for his freshman year of college.  During this year he read the Book of Mormon, and gained a strong testimony.  At that time he converted from Methodist to Mormonism.

In the fall of 1968 John began attending BYU finishing his BA and MA in Accountancy in 1972.  In 1973 he became credentialed in 3 separate organizations as a CPA.

For over 40 years he operated his own private business from home. He was an auditor for various cities and served as a personal accountant for thousands of clients.  As one client expressed, “I worked with John Naylor 4-5 times a year for 14 years!!! We shared philosophies, ethics, numbers, sensible pencils, and some of my stories that would have us in ‘gut-busting’ laughter, his dry sense of humor…I could go on and on…my favorites were his updates on his kids and grandkids; he was on top of everything what everybody was into and loved it.”

John and his first wife Cheryl were married in 1969 and together raised 5 wonderful children.   He was active in all their church activities and attended numerous school functions.  He was a sports enthusiast, coached a variety of athletic teams and made each one of his children feel special and loved.  He was a wonderful provider-frugal in his money management, so he could be generous with his time and means.

In 2007, he attended his 40^th reunion as a single man, and reunited with Ginger Lee Morgan Naylor.  They had been friends since the 7^th grade and lived on the same street and grew up together in Las Vegas.  The connection was instantaneous and the remaining 8 years they shared together (5 years as man and wife) were wonderful and truly a gift from God for both of them.

John was kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small.  He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator.

John is survived by his wife Ginger Lee Morgan Naylor; his former wife Cheryl Naylor; his sons Michael John Naylor & former spouse Yoko Naylor, Benjamin Charles Naylor and spouse Rebecca, his daughters Amber May Naylor Aldous & spouse T.J. Aldous, Amanda Ray Naylor Anderson, and his youngest son Timothy Morgan Naylor & spouse Britta.  He is also survived by his step-son Bradford Logan Buskirk and spouse Kristen.  Between all 6 children he has 18 grandchildren and one more to arrive in late September.  Their names are Jadyn Naylor, Addison Aldous, Gabriel Naylor, Takara Naylor, Sadie Anderson, Tiana Naylor, Halayna Aldous, Trevor Anderson, Kallika Naylor, Jayson Block, Brianna Buskirk, Logan Buskirk, Nathan Buskirk, Ammon Aldous, Luke Naylor, Austin Rodriguez, Levi Naylor, Madsen Naylor and ???

On Thursday, August 4^th, a viewing will be held at Bunker Family Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  (3529 E. University Dr near intersection of Val Vista) in Mesa, AZ.  An additional viewing will also be held at the LDS Bella Via Ward located at 3340 S. Signal Butte Rd. (just north of Elliot Rd.) from 8:30-9:05 a.m.  Memorial Services will be conducted at the same Bella Via Ward beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 5^th, with Bishop Stock conducting.  Prayers, condolences and memories are gladly welcomed and we hope to see many of you there.

Eileen Rose Corsaro was born December 6, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York. She passed away on July 21, 2016 in Mesa, AZ.

In 1984, she graduated from Kingsborough College in Brooklyn, New York with an Associates Degree in Secretarial Studies. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Russell and Celia Corsaro, and is lovingly remembered by her sisters Lorraine, Pat and Diane, close friend Joyce, nephews Dominick and Albert, great-nephew Rayden, great-niece Maya, plus numerous cousins.

As a long-term contributing member of the Humane Society, Eileen was an avid lover of animals, and had a special fondness and passion for dogs and birds. Her hobbies included artwork, bicycle riding and reading. Eileen was a very kind-hearted person and will be truly missed by everyone. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Rest in peace, Eileen!

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Arizona Humane Society (http://www.azhumane.org/).