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Charlene Louise Lewis, age 60, of Mesa, Arizona passed away August 20, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona.

Graveside services will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 at 9 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona.

Peter Hubert Reis, 83, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on August 18, 2016. Peter Hubert Reis died peacefully in the arms of beloved wife Anne.

Beloved husband of Anne for 63 years. Devoted father to Donna Raftery and husband Jim, Susan Patrik and husband Antoni, Dawn Stark and husband Eric, Peter and wife Cyndi and Leslie Abney and husband Jason. Sweet grandfather to Jessica, Josh and Katie, Brian and Ali, Madi, Mason and Mallorie, and Haylee, Tucker, Brinley and Baylor. Proud great-grandfather to Ryleigh, Raegan, Della, Watson, Tatum and Maven.

A visitation will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM, at Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mountain Vista Ward, 6655 E. Preston St., Mesa, Arizona. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

June M. Fleming, 73, joined her beloved husband, Mike, in heaven on August 16, 2016. She passed peacefully in her home after battling kidney cancer.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Sheri) and Patrick (Karen); four grandchildren Michael (Santana), Kristy, Sean, Kelly and great-grandchildren, Reese & Mikey.

She was born in Chicago on June 1, 1943. She married Mike on Sept 16, 1961. They moved to Arizona in 1978. June worked for Smitty’s Grocery from 1981 to retirement. They moved to Springfield retirement community and made wonderful friends there. Then June & Mike worked together on a demonstration team for Sam’s Club and traveled around Arizona. June & her friends recently enjoyed a trip to Europe. She also loved trips to Disneyland with her grandchildren. June loved playing dominoes, Farkel, going to theatre plays, bowling and golfing. She was a wonderful lady – she brightened up a room with her fantastic smile and friendly manner. She was always happy, positive and interested in other people. We love you June – you will be in our hearts forever.

Service will be on August 26, 2016 at 10:00am at St. Stevens Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Rd in Sun Lakes (Dobson & Riggs Rd) 480-895-9266. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in June’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656. (602) 530-6900.

Ronald K. Bretzing, 81 passed away suddenly of natural causes on August 13th while visiting family in Bountiful, Utah.  He was born on August 24th,1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Karl T. Bretzing and Afton Smith Bretzing.  Ronald led a happy and productive life filled with family, friends, and many activities.  He was an avid golfer and loved to hike and fish with his brothers in Wyoming. Ronald was also very proud of his military service, having served in the US Navy from 1951-1954 on the USS Mansfield (DD728).  He was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; China Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; and National Defense Service Medal.  In 1958, he was married to LaVonne Hennessey Bretzing of Minnesota.  Ronald graduated from Arizona State University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and worked for more than 30 years in the building materials industry in Oregon and California. Left to carry on his traditions are his children Michael Bretzing, Donna (Johnson) Bretzing (Mike), and Jeffrey Bretzing (Nicole), all of California.  His legacy will be continued through his six grandsons Christopher, Brian, Justin, Joshua, Bradley and Gregory.  Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Karl and Afton Bretzing, his sister Joann (Mortensen) Bretzing of Phoenix, and his wife LaVonne Hennessey Bretzing.  He is survived by his brothers, Gordon Bretzing (Jeannie) of Colorado, David Bretzing of Scottsdale, Richard Bretzing (Dianne) of Utah, Randal Bretzing (Claudia) of Mesa, and brother-in-law Rudolfo Mortensen of Phoenix.  Funeral services were held on Friday, August 19th and Ronald was laid to rest at Greenwood Memory Lawn cemetery.

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