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Ed Felts, 68, passed away July 27, 2015. He was born December 18, 1946 in Flagstaff, AZ to Luke and Lillian Felts. His family relocated to Mesa, AZ in 1956. He graduated from Mesa High School in 1964. Ed joined the Air Force in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1969. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Faye, as well as 4 children, 2 step-daughters, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, July 31, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. Funeral services are Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel at 1455 N. Harris, Mesa, AZ 85203. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Gay Kleinman Killian, 89, of Mesa Arizona and beloved wife of C. Max Killian was born Sunday July 11, 1926 in Lehi Utah, died on Sunday July 26^th 2015 in Mesa Arizona. She was the daughter of Ray and Leath Kleinman of Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her husband of 66 years C. Max Killian of Mesa, son’s Mark Killian (Nancy), David Killian (Carol) both of Mesa. She has 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A sister Barbara Pettit of Utah and Sister in law Josey Kleinman wife of Lynn (deceased) brother of Gay’s living in Utah.

Gay attended school in Phoenix and in Los Angeles and graduated from Dorsey High School in 1944. She also attended Pepperdine University and B.Y.U, after which she transferred to Arizona State College (ASU) and graduated in 1951 in Home Economics. To earn money for College she was employed as a secretary for the head of the engineering department of the Bell Telephone Company.

Gay and Max were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple on April 12^th, 1949. She lived in the Mesa 5^th ward, Mesa 10^th ward and now the Sunny Mesa Ward (35^th ward) in the Mesa Arizona Kimball East Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gay was a lifelong member of the LDS church and served in many leadership positions. Gay was also known for the service she rendered to the people she knew and associated with at church and in the community. She was a member of the Mesa Desert Club and helped host the famous Christmas House for many years. She and her husband Max served a full time mission for the LDS church in Argentina.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Saturday August 1^st 2015 located at the Mesa Arizona Kimball East Stake Center, 4640 E. Holmes Ave, Mesa, Az. A public viewing will be held Friday evening July 31^st 2015 from 6:00pm to 8pm at the Bunker’s Garden Chapel 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa Arizona 85201. Burial will take place in the Mesa City Cemetery.

Wilfred Louis Adams, 69, passed away July 25, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11 AM at the LDS Pecan Creek First Ward, 39477 N. Kenworthy Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85240.

Jonathan Manuel, 34, passed away July 21, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wake Services are Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 6-10 PM, followed by traditional overnight services at the Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash Building, 3360 N. Horne Road, Mesa, AZ 85203. Graveside services are Monday, July 27 at sunrise at the Lehi Cemetery, 926 East Thomas Road, Mesa, AZ 85203. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

We’ll keep this brief, so she doesn’t have to give us the cut sign. Anne Skinner Butler left us on July 21, 2015 after a nine year battle with renal carcinoma. She is enjoying a reunion with her parents, Chloe Lines and Wilford Clyde Skinner, and her brother, Francis Del. Anne’s legacy is carried on by her husband, Shirl, and her children Cristi Gleason, Lisa Limb, Robyn (Greg) Jaffers, Michael (Brittane), David Scott (Erin), and Richard and 19 grandchildren – all of whom were wrapped in blankets she made earning her Young Womanhood Recognition award in her 50s. She is survived by her brothers Gerald (Judy) Skinner and Lynn (Joyce) Skinner and her sister Jean (Ronald) Jacobson.

Anne was born in Graham, Arizona on March 18, 1943. She was always proud to be from the Gila Valley and seemed to run in to someone from “home” wherever she was. She met her sweetheart, Shirl, at Arizona State University, where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She just missed celebrating their 50th anniversary together. Anne taught school in the Tempe Unified School District and then taught her children many valuable lessons: we don’t call people “ugly” we call them “handsome” or “friend;” we should save that, someone might use it; everything is better with a little canned milk; you can never listen to the Statler Brothers too much; and don’t chinch on the sauce. She also passed on her love of reading. Anne was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served wherever she was asked, but she especially loved going to girls’ camp. She liked eating out and we hope she is enjoying a cold cherry coke and a nice filet, unless they have George’s spaghetti there.

Visitation is Monday, July 27, 2015 from 6-8 PM at the Mesa Arizona Alma Stake Center, 2300 W. Javelina Ave., Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11 AM, with visitation at 10 AM, at the same location. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Rick Setser, 61, of Mesa passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015. There to meet him were his parents, Earl and Betty Setser. Rick led a very active life full of family, friends, racing, and going to the lake. He loved spending time with his best buddy, Jaxson.

Rick is survived by his wife LaDawn, daughter Jordan, grandchildren Jaxson, Hadley, and Elin, and two sisters Cheryl Giltmire of Davenport, IA and Mary Rankin of Bushnell, IL.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 22^nd from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services are Thursday, July 23^rd at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel, 925 N. Harris in Mesa, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM.

Merrill Delbert Tyler, 91, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2015. Merrill was born September 9, 1923 in Los Angeles, California to parents Delbert and Idella Tyler. He grew up in Thatcher, Arizona where he graduated high school as valedictorian of the class of 1941. Merrill moved to Tempe to attend Arizona State Teachers College where he graduated with a BA in Education. It was during this time he met his wife Colleen Rose Shumway. They were married October 26, 1946. He was a gentle, loving, and generous father and husband.

He is survived by wife Colleen, children Karolyn Dana (Stephen) of Sandy, UT, Ricky Tyler (Jeanne) of Mesa, AZ, Marco Tyler (Cathy) of Kingston, WA, sister LaPreal Rhoton (Kent) of Lakeside, AZ, 18 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Friday, July 24, 2015 at 10 AM at the Mesa 18^th Ward Chapel, 2228 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ. Interment at Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery, Taylor, AZ.

Mabel Irene East Keeling (Dolly) gently passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Arbor Rose Hospice in Mesa, AZ. Mabel was born December 30, 1923 in Anniston, Missouri to James Elihu East and Sama Viola Roberts. Mabel married Lyman Keeling in 1939. In 1952 they moved from Memphis to Mesa, Arizona. Mabel was a graceful woman who made friends everywhere she went. She always had a clever way of telling a story or making a statement. For many years she accompanied her lively husband Lyman in his Blue Grass Band, easily keeping up with him on the keyboard. She was a hard worker and an immaculate homemaker. She had an amazing way of putting together a wonderful southern meal out of whatever she had on hand. Mabel loved the gospel and was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mabel was preceded in death by Lyman and a son, Curtis Woods Keeling. Her survivors include David, Kathy (Tom Clement), Mark, Rendall (Jeriann Shumway), Steven (Annette Taylor), and Timothy (Julie Vincent). Her posterity includes 7 children, 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Salt River Stake Center, 6942 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 85207. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of the Valley are suggested.

Betty Jean Chapman Martin, a long-time Mesa resident, passed peacefully July 14, 2015 in Gilbert, AZ. Born July 25, 1931 she was proud of her heritage and the fact that her mother had attended a Pioneer Celebration and danced the evening away and delivered her the next morning prematurely. Betty, aka “Granny Martin”, beloved wife, mother and Granny was an important individual in all of our lives. Her smile and sense of humor brought out the value of an eternal family.

Betty was preceded in death by her father, Welcome Fullmer “Chink” Chapman, her mother, Imogene Adair Chapman, her brothers, Phillip Adair Chapman and Gordon Lamar Chapman, and her oldest son, Dallas Wayne Martin. Her brother, Fullmer Adair Chapman, passed away just 24 hours after Betty.

Betty is survived by her husband, Wayne Delbert Martin; her sons, Monte Lloyd Martin, DeLant L Martin (Tina), and Scott Arnold Martin (Sheila); and her daughter, Julie Martin Munden (Bill). Her posterity includes 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10 AM, with visitation at 9 AM, at the LDS Poinsettia Ward Chapel, 1050 S. Hobson St., Mesa, AZ

Millie Joyce Lewis, 79 passed away peacefully on July 15, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona.  Millie loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them in Arizona and Michigan.  She had a true knack for telling it like it is, which her friends appreciated about her.  Millie enjoyed shopping and regularly visiting the various thrift stores in Mesa.  She had longstanding friendships with people throughout the country who will miss her.

Millie is survived by three awesome and loving children, Michael Lewis and his wife Nancy, Tamara Roberts and her husband Sam, Terry Lewis and his wife Kelly.  She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Melissa Ann Ghesquiere.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren, James Lewis, Michael Lewis, Joshua Lewis, Olivia Lewis, Kyle Lewis, Nate Lewis, and Benjamin Lewis.

Now, Millie is dancing with her sisters Dorothy Patterson, Anna Jean Johnson, Sue Blackwell, and Betty June Gaines in heaven.

Mary Louise Elliott “Babe” passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the age of 86 under the care of her family members and Aegis Hospice. Mary was born on May 11, 1929 in Phoenix, AZ to John Garnett Nix and Norma Guthrie Nix. Babe is preceded in death by her daughter Teri Scobie, her parents, and her siblings, John C Nix, David Nix, Jeanne Wright and a great-granddaughter Mallorie Bond. Babe is survived by her sister Cheryl Long (Edwin), sister-in-law Vonice Nix, children Debbie Lisonbee, Danny Graham, and Jana Seals along with her 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and her MANY nieces and nephews. Babe loved supporting any and all sporting events and loved going to all of the many dance recitals her children and grandchildren participated in. You couldn’t miss her loud cheering from the crowd. In Prescott and later in Show Low she was very passionate about cheering on her nephews when going to their church softball games. She was called “The can lady” because she would take a garbage bag full of soda cans and shake them like crazy to make as much noise as she could to distract the other team. She had quite the sense of humor.

There will be a visitation at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mezona Ward, 1054 W. 2^nd Place in Mesa, AZ on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 9:00-9:45 am. Services to follow at 10:00 am. Graveside to follow at Greenwood Cemetery located at 2300 W Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Arrangements made by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Aegis Hospice located at 2350 E Germann Rd., Suite 31, Chandler, AZ 85286, 480-219-4790.

Beverly  Jean Juan, a devoted wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, sister in law, cousin, auntie and friend was called home on July 9, 2015 at the age of 70 in Glendale, Arizona. She was born January 22, 1945 in Sacaton, Arizona to Jason Manuel and Gretta Meyers.

On August 27, 1963, Beverly enlisted in the United States Army and trained as a Medical Lab Processor. She was stationed at Fort Leonardwood in Missouri. Beverly was honorably discharged on April 22, 1965.

On January 15, 1970, Beverly married her forever sweetheart Felix Juan in Phoenix Arizona, where they raised their two sons.

Beverly began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Phoenix Indian Health Services. To further her career in Health Information Technology, Beverly attended Phoenix College, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Health Information Technology.

Beverly was an active member of First Indian Baptist Church serving the Lord in many areas of ministries.

Of all the callings in life, she loved being a grandma and great-grandma the most.

She is survived by her husband Felix Juan; sons Gary D Manuel Sr., and Darrin M Juan; four grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Marshall Phillips, Russell (Josephine) Phillips and Brady (Delberta) Phillips; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother Gretta Meyers; grandson Vincent R Manuel; brothers, Vernon Manuel, Milton and David Phillips, Charlie and Butch Donahue.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the First Indian Baptist Church located at 2205 West Georgia Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85015. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow.

“I am the vine, you are the branches;

he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit,

for apart from Me you can do nothing”

John 15:5

Margaret Elaine Hoopes of Mesa, passed away on July 10, 2015 in Mesa from natural causes.  She was born Oct 1, 1926, in Phoenix to Fred and Ida Russell. She married Lamro Hoopes in 1945, and they lived for 55 years in Thatcher, where they raised their 4 children. After Lamro’s passing in 2000, Elaine moved to Mesa and married Ed Gibbs in 2001. Ed died in 2008.

She is survived by sisters, Caroldene (Keith) McBride of Pima, AZ, and Jeanne (Kent) Worthen of Payson, UT, and 4 children, John (Myrna) Hoopes, of Soda Springs, ID, Jean (Dean) Jensen, of Mesa, Jan (Paul) LeBaron of Bowie, AZ, and Fred (Krisanne) Hoopes of Mesa. She had 23 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.

There will be a viewing at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way in Mesa on Thu. July 16, from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be at the Thatcher AZ Stake Center at 4050 W. 2^nd St., Thatcher on Sat. July 18, at 11 am, with a viewing 1 hour prior. Elaine will be buried next to Lamro in the Thatcher Cemetery following the funeral.

Energy cannot be destroyed, merely transferred. On July 4th, 2015 the unbelievable energy that was Dr. Alois Falkenstein transferred back to the earth which he loved while his soul returned to the heavens. Born May 3^rd, 1947 in Hubing, Germany; his energy will be remembered by his beautiful wife Myra Jane Falkenstein, his two handsome sons Christian and Alexander, along with his compassionate daughter-in-law Danielle and two caring grandchildren Vincent and Heidi. His accomplishments were many, including his time as an officer in the Air Force where he was able to travel the world and embrace the diversity of humanity. Humble, industrious, and dedicated to his work and his patients, Dr. Falkenstein diligently cared for his patients for 36 years as a prominent Ophthalmologist in the Mesa community. His passionate energy continued in his backyard where he defied the Arizona sun and grew exotic and tropical fruit including dragon fruit, mango, papaya, lychees, plus countless others. He was a teacher and mentor to many. He will be forever missed, but never forgotten.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 17th at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ at 10 AM.

Anna Pauline Neerings, 73, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on the sixth of July 2015 at her home in Mesa, Arizona.

Ann was born September 21, 1941 in Safford, AZ to Donald and Lorraine Riggs. She graduated high school in El Paso. Ann later graduated with a teaching degree from Brigham Young University and began teaching elementary school in Inglewood, California. While on a blind date abalone hunting in Carlsbad, Ann met the love of her life, Raymond Neerings. They were married and sealed for time and eternity in the LDS Oakland, CA temple on June 21, 1966. While living in Carlsbad and later Oceanside, CA, Ann left teaching to raise her six children. The family moved to Mesa, AZ in January of 1981. Upon obtaining her special education teaching endorsement, she re-entered the teaching field once her youngest began junior high and retired from teaching in 2004. Ann and Ray served two full-time LDS missions as a senior couple. The first was in Palmyra, NY in the facilities management office where Ann enjoyed the privilege of attending to the gardens at the various church sites. The second was at the audio visual department in Provo, Utah. Ann was a devoted wife, loving mother, honorable friend, trusted confidant, compassionate teacher, exemplary role model, and faithful disciple of Christ. She is loved by all those who knew her. She is the very essence of compassion and empathy. Even in her last few days, she drew upon her deep reservoirs of strength, love and faith, and her strong spirit beamed through her frail and cancer stricken body.

Ann is survived by her loving eternal companion, Raymond; her six children Scott (Tauna), Rae Lynne, Mark (Julie), Brian (Lori), Paul (Lisa), Sarah (Terry); ten grandchildren Camille, Casey, Tyler, Dallin, Conner, Mason, Audrey, Owen, Alison, and Brooklyn; and her brother Donald Riggs.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the LDS church, 1415 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 (east of Southern and Stapley). At 9:00 am there will be a viewing in the Relief Society Room. The burial will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery following the service.

Larry Clyde Russell, our loving father and best friend, born on July 11, 1947, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Byron Clyde Russell and Lena Joyce Russell, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 7, 2015, in Mesa, AZ. He is survived by 3 sons, Brannon Ty Russell, Justin Webb Russell, and Aaron Kent Russell (Sarah Jane); 7 grandchildren, Dylan Clyde Russell, Casey Justin Russell, Kade Aaron-Scott Russell, Ophélie Joyce Russell, Élodie Janine Russell, Vance Gunner Russell, and Kalel Rommel Russell; and 3 brothers, Vaughn Russell (Francie), Bruce Russell (Kay), and Bud Russell (Janell). He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leonard Kent Russell (Jeannie).

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the LDS Church, 2424 N. Old Gilbert Rd., Mesa, AZ. Following the services and dedication of the grave, friends are welcome to join the family in the celebration of Larry’s life at The Monastery, 4810 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.