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Edward Raymond Zaleski, 73, passed away on June 16, 2016 in Gilbert, Arizona.

Edward was born on February 17, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. Memorial services may be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Calvin Burnham Decker, 87, passed quietly from natural causes on June 15, 2016.  He was married to Norma M. Breisch (deceased), and they had six children: Joseph J. (Jean) Decker, Gail E. Pittard (Gary), Terry L. Doran, Janice L. Schenk, Laurie L. Strasser (Gerry) and George C. Decker (deceased).  He was also married to Elizabeth B. Grigsby and Maxine G. Decker (both deceased).  Calvin was born in Aripine, Arizona on June 11, 1929 to Jesse Nathaniel and Bessie Burnham Decker and spent his entire life as an Arizona resident.  He lived in Aripine, Snowflake and Mesa, where he spent his working years as a mail carrier until retirement and then worked as an ordinance worker in the Mesa Temple for 18 years.  A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 24^th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2152 E. Adobe in Mesa.

Shirley Lee Montgomery, age 55, passed away June 16, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 7-9 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 10 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pioneer Ward, 1050 S. Hobson, Mesa, Arizona. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Hoffman, Suzanne Ruth (Sue)

Sue Hoffman, 78, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2016 in the presence and comfort of her loving family. She was the daughter of Arthur Marchant and Gertrude and Wes Anderson of Toledo, Ohio.

Sue is survived by her loving husband, Bill Hoffman, of 58 years of marriage, her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. The love of her family was the center of her being and greatness. Her expressed kindness and affection to others will be held in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

Sue was a cheerleader and graduate of Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio and a resident of Temperance, Michigan for over 40 years.  She was a retired school bus driver with the Bedford Public Schools for 29 years and an active member of the Temperance-Bedford community and a charter member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

Following retirement, Sue and Bill moved to Mesa, Arizona to live closer to their children and grandchildren. While in retirement, Sue participated in several women’s clubs and neighborhood organizations. She was a board member of the Sunland Village Women’s Club, an active swimmer and a contributor to the community newsletter.

Her love of family, friends and pets will be a lasting memory of this very beautiful and dear woman, wife and mother. Her time with us was a true blessing and gift.

Visitation will be held at Bunker Funeral Home, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85213 on June 16, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206 on June 17, 2016 at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Arizona Humane Society.

WADDELL, LeMoyne C., 81, Command Sgt. Major (1953-94), died June 7, 2016 in Mesa, AZ. Born Dec. 8, 1934, in Idaho Falls, ID to D. Keith and LaRena Waddell. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Waddell, 12 children, 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by 2 children.

Raised in Alta, WY and graduated from Teton High in Driggs, ID where he participated in sports, choir, band, Quill & Scroll (Pres.), plays, and the school paper.  Enjoyed mountains, hunting, skiing, baseball, and golf. Loved family, scouting, and LDS service in wards and temples where he had leadership responsibilities in the Boise, Dallas, and Mesa Temples.

Graduated from the Sgt. Major Academy in Fort Bliss, TX and trained at Fort Ord and Fort Knox.

As Command Sgt. Major, he ran the National Guard in Driggs. He was on active duty at Ladd AFB in Alaska and Fort Lewis, WA and took the Driggs unit to Viet Nam and brought them all back although 28 of the 44 men received Purple Hearts. In Boise he participated with the Colonel in running the Idaho National Guard.  He developed a software program he installed in 25 state units. His military career spanned 41 years

Memorial services will be at the Driggs Idaho LDS Stake Center June 30, 2016 at 10:30 AM. Interment at the Pratt Cemetery in Alta, WY with full military honors.  Visitation one hour prior to service.

Donna Lynch MacArthur, (nee: Bingham) age 97 of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Danville, CA, passed away on June 8, 2016 in Mesa, AZ.

Born February 19, 1919 in Vernal, Utah to Charles Bingham and Alice (Gardner), she was a homemaker her entire life.

Donna was married to Randall Lynch, Sr., the owner of Lynch Foods in Oakland & Walnut Creek, CA. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Donna is survived by her daughter Maureen Rascon of Gilbert, AZ; daughter Maxine Lynch Malta (Dana) of Oroville, CA; son Randall W. Lynch (Lisa) of Paradise Valley, AZ; daughter Marta Lynch of Salt Lake City, UT; brother Frank Bingham (Pauline) of Las Vegas, NV; sister Wilma Snyder of Salt Lake City, UT; sister Afton Brighton of Gilbert, AZ; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Marilyn Fontana, in 2008.

Graveside services will be conducted Friday, June 17 at 1 PM at Mountain View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bunker Family Funeral Homes, Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ & Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, Mountain View, CA

David Curtis Jones passed away on June 7, 2016 in Glendale, AZ. He was born to Richard and Mae Jones July 10, 1952. Curt graduated from Tempe High School in 1971, where he was actively engaged in football and track. He loved sports and enjoyed watching and talking about car racing. He spent several years in Alaska where he worked as a heavy equipment operator building the pipeline.

He is survived by his mother, Ula Mae Jones; brother, Richard E Jones Jr.; two sisters, Pam Butler and Debbie Vest; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends that he loved dearly. He joins his father, Richard E Jones, and is sure to be celebrating their time together. He was loved by his family and will be missed.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:30 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. Burial will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Barbara Ann “Richards” Lemons passed away peacefully at her home in Mesa, Arizona on June 6, 2016 at the age of 81 surrounded by loving family and friends.  Barbara, a lifelong Arizona native, was born in Joseph City.  She spent most of her formative years in Safford and graduated from Safford High School.  Following high school she married Lawrence “Paul” Lemons and their whirlwind life  began.

Barbara’s greatest desire in life was to be a wife and mother.  Together, she and Paul, adopted 5 children, William, Scott, Vincent, Cecily and Jody.  Barbara spent her life caring for, nurturing, and teaching her children.  As Barbara’s children grew her desire to teach not only her children but all children sent her back to school to obtain an Elementary Education degree from Arizona State University.  She spent the next 20 years as “Mrs. Lemons” educating hundreds of 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd graders in Miami, Arizona.  Barbara retired from teaching in 1993 but remained active in the lives of her children, her family, and her church.  She was well known for her active humanitarian work, producing countless items (blankets, rattles, infant hats, hospital bags, picture books and stockings) to comfort and assist those in need.

Barbara is survived by her five children, their spouses, 18 grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Paul, her parents, Doc and Merle Richards, and her eldest brother, Richard.

Interment was on June 11, 2016 at Mountain View Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona alongside her husband, Paul.  Paul and Barbara, as they were for 58 years, are together once again.

Barbara lived her entire life as a wife, mother, teacher, and humanitarian.  No greater titles exist, in this world or the next.  She was loved by all who knew her.  Barbara lived her life in such a way that her legacy will live on for many generations through her posterity and those whose lives she touched.

Barbara Lemons, Wife, Mother, Teacher, Humanitarian; rest in peace until we meet again.

Tracy Dieffenbaugh, 48 passed away on June 6^th 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.  Tracy enjoyed a full life filled with family and friends.  She enjoyed traveling, crafts and baking.  Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Mike Dieffenbaugh, son Joshua Knudsen, daughter-in-law Jessica Knudsen, granddaughters Danica, Cali and Chloe. She is also survived by her brother Sean Larsen, sister Kelly Keller, parents Nels and Kay Larsen, Sandy Kelly, Leola and Bernie Farrar and Earl Dieffenbaugh.  She was proceeded in death by her daughter Nichole Knudsen, Beverly Larsen, Barbara Dieffenbaugh and Bill Hober. Funeral services will be held at Bunker University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, on Tuesday, June 14 at 2:00 pm.

Craig Douglas Walker was born July 25, 1957 In San Jose, California, to his proud parents, Robert and Helen Walker.

Craig grew up in San Jose, playing soccer through grade school and junior college. He continued to enjoy soccer, tennis, and golf most of his adult life.

Craig obtained his Business Degree at Fresno State. After college, he was hired at Graybar Electrical in south San Francisco, transferred to Cleveland, Ohio and then to Mesa and Phoenix to finish 36 years with the company. He was a hard-working, loyal employee. Craig also enjoyed playing in local bowling leagues, traveling to Hawaii and Alaska.

Craig had one older sister, Diane, and two nieces and one nephew that cared for him greatly. He also had a caring wife, Amy, of seventeen years.

Craig was a lover of nature and people. He especially loved black labs. He loved plants, and anything in the woods and by the sea. Craig loved people and relationships more than any hobby or possessions.

Craig lost a short battle with cancer on June 7, 2016, but will see his Savior’s face before us all.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona.

Joanna Dees Leavitt, 80, passed away in her home surrounded by family June 8, 2016. Joanna was born and raised in Mesa. She served in many capacities as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Primary President, Relief Society teacher, Compassionate Service Leader, and lifelong Visiting Teacher.

In 1955 Joanna married her eternal companion, Laurel D. Leavitt, who preceded her in death in 2007. They spent their early life on the University of Arizona Experimental Farm, where they raised their 6 children. A homemaker and entrepreneur, Joanna enjoyed selling World Book encyclopedias, tomatoes, and hay from their later home near Westwood High School.

Joanna was well known for her strong faith in and love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Her family claims that her prayers were a hotline to Heaven. She had many passions and hobbies, including finding great deals, finishing crossword puzzles, and singing happy birthday medleys to her 27 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Joanna is preceded in death by her parents, R. Preston Dees and Zina Adell Harper Dees; her brothers, Darwin, Varis and Naris; and her sister Naydell Ball.

She is survived and missed by her two sisters, Arthella Berg and Ludene Carling, and brother, Leslie Rice; as well as her children: Laurel Ann (Eric) Strate, Linda (Stephen) Hartmann, Sterling (Sheleen Rogers), Wayne (Charlys Swift), Suzanne (Kevin) Shreeve, and Brent (Jenni Giles).

Viewings will be on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 8 PM and Saturday, June 18 from 8:30-9:30 AM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18 at 10 AM. Viewings and funeral will be held at the LDS Maricopa Stake Center, 611 N. Stewart, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Susan Lee Kaufman, 67, passed away June 6, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona.

Mary Kathleen Hahn, age 86, passed away May 23, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona. Mary was born March 29, 1930 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. An open house will be held to celebrate her life on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 1-5 PM, at Dale and Becky Reinke’s home, 1418 N. Joplin Circle, Mesa, AZ 85207. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 480-696-6883.

Wanda I. Perkins, born on April 30, 1929, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on June 1, 2016. Wanda is reunited with her loving husband, Ronald Renmore Perkins along with her parents and siblings.

Wanda lived a very happy life. Her greatest joy was her family and friends whom she lived to serve all the days of her life. Wanda was a talented and accomplished artist. She loved her church and treasured serving the Lord in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Wanda is survived by her youngest sister, Mona Brundage, her 4 children, Dewain, Roy, Cathy and Keith. Ron and Wanda will watch over their 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel, 1115 E. Ray Rd, Chandler, Arizona.  Visitation will take place at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona on June 7^th from 7-9 PM.

Linda Lopez Aguirre, 68, passed away May 29, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona. Linda was born October 4, 1947 in Tokyo, Japan.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2 PM at First United Methodist Church of Mesa, 15 E 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to First United Methodist Church of Mesa.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ.

David Barnard Latta, 69, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on May 30, 2016.  A Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, with Services held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 7th at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa.

Dave was born in Philadelphia PA to Edwin Hurley Latta and Phoebe Ruth Barnard. His father passed away when he was just 3 years old, leaving his mother to raise him on her own. His early jobs included work at a neighborhood grocery and an auto repair shop. Dave served in the Army for 3 years with two 1 year tours (1967 – 1969) in Viet Nam. When he returned he attended Drexel University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. During this time, he also completed training to become a Journeyman Steamfitter and was a member of the Union for 45 years.

Dave retired from Merck Pharmaceuticals after of 26 years of direct service. During his career, Dave had been an active member of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers where he served a term as president and held several other offices. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in both Ocean City and in Arizona and was a coxswain on his own boat. Dave was also active in his community serving on both the Building Committee and Architectural Committee in Sunland Springs Village where he lived. He enjoyed woodworking and handcrafted many items such as inlaid cutting boards, bowls and even a lamp base.

Dave is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughters, Nancy Latta DeFusco (married to Mark DeFusco) and Diana Latta (married to Nate Harkins); Ann’s children, Susan Hansen and Brian McGinty; and his 12 grandchildren, Alex Hansen, Tyler Hansen, Sarah DeFusco, Colin McGinty, Kyle Hansen, Isabelle McGinty, Taryn DeFusco, Evan Hansen, Larissa Defusco, Emma Hansen, Alyse Harkins and Arlo McGinty.

In 2015 when he was diagnosed with a severe illness, he felt blessed to have had the opportunity to retire early and to travel and do the things that he wanted to do while he still had the time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Dave Latta to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) online at www.dav.org or mail to DAV, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.