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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.

David Austin Killian was born July 29, 1988. He passed away July 1, 2015. David arrived on his parent’s 10th wedding anniversary and instantly brought great joy to his family. David is a Mesa High graduate and a proud member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. David is survived by his parents Elden David Killian and his mother Susan Jean Dudley Killian and brothers Seth Killian and Jacob Killian as well as his grandmother Shirlene Sargent and many aunts and uncles and cousins. David was a very gifted guitarist, poet and had a great sense of humor which was enjoyed by all who came to know him.  David began his journey after a three year struggle with heart complications in Tucson Arizona. The viewing will be at 6 PM, followed by funeral services at 7 PM, Friday July 10, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1315 S. 24^th St. Mesa, Arizona. Interment will be Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 7 AM at the Salt River Indian Community Lehi Cemetery in Lehi, Arizona. Funeral arrangements handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Peter James Hager, 66, of Tempe, passed away July 2, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona.  Peter was born December 25, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona. Peter is a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned an Army commendation medal and a Vietnam service medal with 4 bronze service stars.  He honorably served for 3 years with 1 year of active duty service in Vietnam as a radio operator.  In his leisure time he once pursued skydiving, fly fishing, raised racing pigeons, and was an avid photographer. He was a generous man and had an unforgettable sense of humor. He will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathleen; daughters, Kendell Gans (David) of Phoenix, AZ.; and Karley Piercy (Michael) of Chandler, AZ; one grandson, Ari Gans; a sister, Lana McGinnis (Jack) of California City, CA; and a brother Michael V. Hager. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence V. and Bessie L. Hager.

Funeral services will be held at the Tempe Stake Center at 2707 S. College Ave. in Tempe on Friday, July 10th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.; preceded by a visitation at 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. that morning. Interment will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix. There will also be a visitation held on Thursday evening, July 9, 2015 from 6 -8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.

Benjamin Paul Antone, 51, passed away June 25, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation is Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 6-10 PM at the Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash, 3360 N. Horne Road, Mesa, AZ 85203. Graveside services are Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 7 AM at the Lehi Cemetery, 926 E. Thomas Road, Mesa, AZ 85203. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

James Edward Fletcher Sr., 78, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on July 1, 2015.  He was born January 5, 1937 in Spanish Fork, Utah.  A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2015 with a visitation at 8:30 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2835 E. Des Moines in Mesa.

Varies “Vi” Colleen Brown, 85, passed away on June 30, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 8:00 AM at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Jaren L. Tolman, loving husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend, passed away on June 28, 2015, at the age of 95 years old.

Jaren lived a life of service not only to his family and church, but to his community and his country. He served as a Captain in the United States Army during World War II. Upon his return home, he began a life-long career as an educator in Logan, Utah. In 1948 Jaren moved to Mesa, Arizona, where he continued his career as a high school math teacher in Mesa Public Schools for 30 years, and completed his career as the Assistant Principal of Kino Jr. High. Jaren dedicated himself to serving the Lord and the Church throughout his life. He served as a Bishop of the Mesa 27th Ward before he served as Temple Recorder in 1991. The Tolmans were blessed to serve a mission in the state of Mississippi as well as in Superior, Arizona.

Jaren is survived by his wife of 70 years, Norma Tolman, his children and their spouses, Robert and Marlene Tolman, Bonnie Kottraba, Janet and Ivan Johnson, and Reed and Debbie Tolman, his 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sat., July 4, 2015 at the Santan Stake Center, 4170 S. Ranch House Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85298, with a viewing from 8:30-9:45 AM and funeral at 10 AM. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Carol Ann Carpenter, 70, of Mesa, born March 28, 1945, passed away June 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Marie (Hendrix) Halverson, and father James Herman Carpenter. She is survived by her children, Teri Wells (David), Douglas Conkel, Silas Dungy (Kelly), Jimmy Carpenter (Laura), 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and sister Lois Randall (LaVerl), brother Jimmy Carpenter (Linda), step-mother Maxine Carpenter, step-sister Dianne Melander and step-brother David Melander.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lehi 1^st Ward, 810 E. Lehi Rd., Mesa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice of the Valley. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Alene Zufelt Giles, a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and nana passed away on June 27, 2015 at the age of 82 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born September 19, 1932 in Duchesne, Utah to Alva Watson and LaFreda Wright Zufelt.  She married her forever sweetheart, Jay Fred Giles in the Salt Lake Temple on November 24, 1948.  They raised their 4 children in the beautiful Heber Valley in Utah.  Alene was an active member of the LDS Church serving in many positions during her lifetime.  Of all of her callings in life, she loved being a wife, mom and grandma the most.

She is survived by her 3 daughters: Vickie (Michael Hyre, Joy (Ronald) Helminski, and Wendy (Thomas) Broschinsky and 14 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Jay Fred Giles and son: Brent Jay, along with her parents and siblings.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at the LDS Church located at: 19413 S. Sossaman Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142.  A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.

Grave dedication will be Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Heber City Cemetery in Heber City, Utah.

Norma Murrie (Berardi) Huish, 88, passed away June 21, 2015 in Rexburg, Idaho while visiting her son. She was born October 7, 1926 in Florence, Colorado.

She is survived by her husband, Leo Rae Huish, and 8 children, Jennifer (Jay) Hathcock of Mesa, AZ; Jonathan (Jill) Huish of Austin, TX; Patrick (Shellie) Huish of Rexburg, ID; David (Debbie) Huish of Snowflake, AZ; Nancy (Matt) Salmon of Mesa, AZ; Aaron (Mechell) Huish of Mesa, AZ; Amy Carpenter of Chandler, AZ; and Miriam (Kimball) Lovin of Salt Lake City, UT. Her descendants include 39 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren with 10 more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Nancy Hannah McLoney Berardi; two sisters, Joyce Inglish and Jean Cox; a son, Stephen Grant Huish; and grandson, Grant Carpenter.

Norma lived a full, healthy life as a wife, mother and homemaker. She was filled with love and service for family, friends, and church. She is remembered by family and friends as one who spent many years doing family history and name extraction. She spent countless hours sewing and creating handcrafted items for others.  She touched the lives of many and has, in her own way, changed the world through her compassion and devotion to her family. She took pride in the beauty of her home spending many hours renovating and decorating period homes and adding her own unique touch. Most of all, she will always be remembered as a mother who created a safe and loving home where her children and grandchildren could feel the warmth and tenderness of her spirit. Her kindness and gentleness will always be in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10 AM preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, located at the LDS chapel, 2618 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa.

Ronald “Ron” Corneliusen, 87, of Mesa, AZ (formerly of Lenexa, KS) passed away June 23, 2015.  Ron’s early years were spent in Benson, MN until he joined the Army in 1946.  He spent his service years in El Paso, TX, Korea, Japan and Germany.  After retiring from the service, he began a career with Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as an inspector.  To his children he could do anything; build storm windows, sew couch slipcovers and bake the best bread.  He is survived by: Colleen (Carl) Lorson, John (Caren) Corneliusen and Ann (Jim) Balquist and six grandchildren: Nick, Elizabeth, Kylie, Hunter, Brian and Brett; sister Donna (Harold) Krenz of MN and all his friends at the Red Mountain Café.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mesa Public Libraries or KAET Arizona Public Television.

Gladys Dixon Nelson passed away at the age of 93 on June 22, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. Gladys was born to Leroy and Electa Dixon and raised in Provo, Utah. In 1941 she married her high school sweetheart, Ivan W. Nelson, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised their 6 children in Phoenix, AZ. As a devoted wife and mother, Gladys’ greatest joy in life was her family, 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She served faithfully in callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her loving nature, humble grace, noble character, and unwavering testimony of the Lord leave a great legacy to all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her son, David, and husband, Ivan. Gladys is survived by sons Bill (Jeanne), and Kent (Kathleen) and daughters Diane Garns (Allen), Carolyn Shockey (Jerry) and Julie Morris (Kevin).

Services in MESA, AZ will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the LDS Three Fountains Ward, 1852 N. Stapley Drive, Mesa, Arizona. Visitation will be at 9:00 AM, followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM.

Services in PROVO, UT will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St., Provo Utah. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, followed  by funeral services at 11:00 AM.

Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 S. State Street, Provo, Utah. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, Mesa, Arizona.