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Kylie Anne Cox, our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, auntie, niece, cousin and friend went home to be with Heavenly Father on December 7^th, 2014; a beautiful Sunday afternoon.  Kylie was born on June 4^th, 1993 in Mesa, AZ. When she was just 4 years old Kylie began to suffer from seizures and as a result, would battle many hardships throughout her life. Though Kylie’s life was filled with physical adversity, her spirit remained strong and she became a shining example to all who would come to know her. Kylie’s life was filled with love and happiness and at just the tender age of 21, she touched more lives than most touch throughout their entire lifetime. Though Kylie loved to sing and dance, her favorite thing to do was to give heartfelt hugs to everyone she knew. We would often say that nobody has experienced a hug until they have had a Kylie hug. Kylie’s life, though short, was lived to the fullest and she has been the inspiration behind many miracles during the course of 21 years. To know Kylie was to love Kylie and perhaps the greatest miracle of all was the change that Kylie had upon our hearts. In life and in death, we remember her example and have become more loving and more forgiving, moving ever closer to becoming like our Savior Jesus Christ.  May we all remember her love, a love that can only be described as the pure love of Christ.

Kylie is preceded in death by her grandfathers DuWayne Cook, ElMyrrh Cox, and Jess Jensen and her grandmother Adele Jensen. Kylie is survived by her parents Vance and Sherry Cox, her sister Lanie Hall (Jon) and their three children Kendele, Lexie and Ryker, her brother Brett Cox (Megan), and her sister Courtney Cox.  She is also survived by her grandmother Leone Cook.

We would like to express our heartfelt love and appreciation to all of the wonderful nurses at the Scottsdale Osborn ICU who took care of Kylie during her final days. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Kylie’s neurologists Dr. Troester and Dr. Kerrigan for the many years of support they have given to Kylie and our family. Finally, we would like to say thank you to all of Kylie’s amazing friends and teachers who have supported her throughout her life. We love all of you and we will forever be grateful for the love you gave to our beautiful Kylie.

We would like to invite everyone to share with our family as we pay our respects to Kylie and celebrate her amazing life. For all those who would like to attend, viewing and funeral services for Kylie are as follows. Friday, December 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm there will be a viewing at Bunker’s Garden Chapel located at: 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 Saturday, December 13th from 9:30am to 10:45am there will be a viewing followed by 11:00am funeral services. Both will be held at the Hermosa Vista LDS Stake Center located at: 2701 East Lehi Rd. Mesa, AZ 85213 Following the funeral services, Kylie will be laid to rest at the Mountain View Cemetery located at: 7900 East Main St. Mesa, AZ 85207

Funeral arrangements have been made through Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85213. Telephone 480-696-6883

Caroline LaRue DeWitt Dana, 1921-2014

Caroline LaRue DeWitt Dana lived to the great old age of ninety-three years. She slipped from this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She died in her home surrounded by her children, Diane Dana Woolf, Denise Dana Erickson, Kristine Dana Harris, Brian Scott Dana, her son-in-law William A. Woolf and her daughter-in-law Pauline Wilcock Dana. Her children were privileged to watch over and care for her in the last weeks of her life. Many of her grandchildren sat at her bedside before her death. Some of Carol’s last words gave her loved ones great consolation. They were, “All is well. All is well.”

Carol was born the third daughter of David Kenneth and Elizabeth Adelaide Fuller DeWitt in Mesa, Arizona on May 8, 1921. She lived through many momentous and life shaping experiences. She was a child of the Depression and was mindful of the cost of living and saved and budgeted. As the wife of a World War II soldier, she worked for The City of Mesa answering the phone and typing. She also worked at Falcon Field for Southwest Airways who had the contract to train British pilots. She was there long enough to see fourteen training flights of British pilots completed. Her husband served in the United States Army Air Corp and she waited for the day that the war would be over and they could be together.

Carol is the mother of six children. Two children, Karen Dana Parent and Isaac Dwight Dana II, preceded her in death. She is grandmother to thirty-seven grandchildren and is the great grandmother to ninety-two great grandchildren. Carol is the eternal companion of Isaac Dwight Dana I who died on April 6, 1999. After his death, she carried on with courage and competence.

It was Carol’s great happiness to serve in the Mesa Arizona Temple for twenty-seven years. As a six-year-old Primary child, she was present to hear and see Heber J. Grant dedicate that edifice on October 23, 1927. On April 15, 1976, Carol was again present to see Spencer W. Kimball rededicate the newly remodeled Mesa Temple.

Carol loved teaching the Gospel. She served in many teaching and leadership callings and was a devoted Visiting Teacher. Fiercely independent, she determined to live that way as long as she could. She did. Carol lived with faith and determination and loved life. She was frugal, generous, interested and interesting. Sister Dana was loved by her ward friends who selflessly served and watched over her. She loved these friends in return.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Estates Groves Building, 3920 E. Brown Road in Mesa. A visitation will be held at the same location, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2014 and again on Saturday, December 13^th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. preceding the funeral service. Internment is at Mesa City Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Haydee Petrissans Cruz, 86, passed away December 2, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Brady Rex Merrill; our beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on November 26th at his home in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 40.

Brady is survived by his wife, Shannil; his four children Presley, Stella, Brynlee, and Jackson. He is also survived by his mom, Brenda; and his siblings Chad, Amy, Jake, Jenny, and Katie. He is predeceased by his dad, Fred Rex Merrill.

Brady was born on March 25th,1974 in Mesa, AZ to Fred and Brenda; he was the second oldest of six children.

Brady was passionate about life and always up for a challenge. He was an entrepreneur from a young age. He started his first lemonade stand business at 8, then promoted himself to mowing lawns and detailing neighbors cars. From newspaper routes to owning a computer business with his brother, Chad; Brady spent his lifetime making a career out of things he really enjoyed doing. His most recent business was ownership of Forum Office Chairs, LLC., where he spent his time refurnishing and selling high end office chairs.

Brady found enjoyment in life in whatever he did. One of his greatest attributes was his desire for fun, enjoyment, and laughter. He was passionate about many things. He was amazed and awed by his beautiful children and their Christlike attributes. He loved every moment he spent with them, and it was truly apparent from anyone who watched him interact with them. He was passionate in his love for his wife, who was his best friend. He was incredibly passionate about music! It was quite rare to see him without headphones on and a song on his lips. He loved all children and had a special tender place in his heart for the elderly. His connection to the innocence was unique and refreshing. He truly enjoyed to be in their company. He had the greatest laugh!!  He was absolute sunshine for all those around him, always looking for the next laugh.

One of the most endearing things about Brady was his deep love and friendship with His Savior, Jesus Christ. Anyone who knew Brady knew how much he loved and relied on His Savior. Like all of us, Brady had his trials; but knowing His Savior personally and deeply was never a matter of question for Brady. He was and is an amazing example for all his loved ones.

There aren’t enough words or sentiments to begin to encompass how influential Brady has been on all of us left behind. It is unimaginable to look ahead to an earthly lifetime without him. He was always someone who genuinely cared, loved, and appreciated his family, friends, and those around him. We love you more than can possibly be expressed, Brady. We pray that you are looking down on all of us and fully understanding the deep love and feelings that we are incapable of fully expressing.  Please watch over your wife, children, and family until we can all be together again one day.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa 76^th Ward, 1911 N. 24^th Street, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

David Martin Smith, 71, passed away November 29, 2014 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born September 11, 1943 in Safford, Arizona.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM, at the LDS Lehi Stake Center, 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, Arizona. Interment at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel

Robert S. Heard, age 86, passed away on November 30, 2014 in Gilbert, Arizona. Bob was born August 7, 1928 in San Bernardino, California. Bob’s wife, Diana, passed in February of this year and he is survived by his three children Kim, Charlie, Patricia, and five grandchildren, Ryan, Joey, Justine, Warren, and Miranda.  Bob retired from the Army with 22 years of service; he was a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran.

Service is scheduled for December 5, 2014 at 11:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10:00 AM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel in downtown Mesa, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Bruce Wyatt Sien, lifelong resident of Mesa, AZ, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014, at the age of 20. Wyatt was born Thursday, November 3, 1994 to Richard and Heather Sien. Wyatt leaves behind an older brother Cody, older sister Megan, and younger sister Bailey.

Wyatt attended Falcon Hill Elementary School, Shepherd Junior High School and Red Mountain High School, where he played soccer, ran track and cross-country. Wyatt enjoyed boarding of all kinds, wake boarding, snowboarding and long boarding. He loved being in the outdoors camping. He especially enjoyed camping with family and friends at Apache Lake.

Wyatt also enjoyed strategy board games and was well known for being an exceptional player. Additionally he was an outstanding video gamer and looked forward to spending time playing online with friends where he set the standard.

Shortly after graduating high school in 2013, Wyatt was diagnosed with a very rare form of Stage 4 Terminal Cancer and spent the next 18 months battling cancer. Funeral services for Wyatt will be Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 at 11 AM at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5350 E. Mclellan Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205. Flowers can be sent to Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 696-6883.

Beth Brewer passed away on November 23, 2014 at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was 91 years old. She was born in Colonial Dublan, Mexico but lived most of her life in Arizona.  She was the daughter of Irwin Jacob Robinson and Louie Isabel Tenney Robinson.  She was raised in Thatcher Arizona where she attended school in her early years. She graduated from Gila College in 1943.

Over the years, Beth had many hobbies, and activities that she enjoyed. She loved music, she was a great listener and she had many close friends. She is remembered by 4 daughters Peggy Connor, Rodene Shumway, Leslie Shumway, and Valorie Shumway, There are 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren that will also remember her and a little dog named Sparky.

The viewing will be held Friday, December 5, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 9 AM, preceded by a viewing at 8 AM, at the LDS Mountain Shadows Ward Chapel, 6265 North 82^nd Street in Scottsdale, AZ. Interment will be Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 3:30 PM at the Thatcher Cemetery, Thatcher, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Barbara Joy Hineman, 80, of Tempe passed away on November 30, 2014 at Lund Family Hospice Home. Barbara was born on January 1, 1934 in Portales, New Mexico. As a child, her family moved from New Mexico to Morenci, Arizona when her father got a job at the Phelps Dodge Copper Mine. After high school, she moved to Tempe, Arizona where she has lived ever since. She met her husband, Elmer Dale Hineman, who was in the US Army. They married and had three children, Mark, Mike, and Janice.

Early on in life, Barbara worked as a seamstress making Native American Indian dresses. Later in life, she owned her own business, Supreme Sewing Services, making custom drapes, pillows, valences, and other types of interior decorating items. Her clients spanned a wide range of society including Senator Goldwater, the Beach Boys, Glenn Campbell, the McCune Mansion, and other local celebrities.

Along Barbara’s career path of sewing, stitching, and decorating, she maintained a full time presence in the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America, Sphinx Court #65 in Phoenix, Arizona. Here she was involved in philanthropy work, raising money for children in need. This was one of her greatest joys. She was part of the Shrine for many decades and was a Past High Priestess, Shrine Recorder, and held many other positions within the Shrine. Of recent note, she was honored as El Zaribah Shrine’s Lady of the Year for 2013. She received this award for helping over 10,000 children during her years of service as a Hospital Assistant at the El Zaribah Shriners Clinic in Phoenix. Here she arranged contact between doctors and children who need advanced care for burns, orthopedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, and spinal cord injuries.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Dale” Hineman. She is survived by her two sons, Mark and Michael Hineman, daughter Janice Nunn, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Public viewings will be held at Bunke’rs Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, in Mesa, on Thursday, December 4 from 6-8 pm and on Saturday, December 6 from 12-1 pm. Services will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 1-2 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel with the burial at 3:30 pm at Resthaven Park Mortuary and Cemetery.

Juan Martinez Mercado, 67, passed away November 25, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the LDS Chapel, 1483 N. Driftwood, Gilbert, AZ. Interment will be Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10 AM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 480-696-6883.

Dakota James Fernandez, 22, of Gilbert, Arizona became an angel on November 26, 2014.  Dakota was born on January 9, 1992 and raised in Gilbert, AZ alongside his siblings and family. Dakota was a bright shining star while on this earth; he lived life to the fullest and was always eager to share his brilliant bright smile with anyone he encountered. He had a true passion for life and carried with him a sincere, kind heart of gold.

Dakota is survived by his parents Natalie Hill and Roderick Fernandez of Mesa; twin siblings Greysen and Cheyenne Fernandez as well as the love of his life, Karissa Acosta and their beloved son, Koda Fernandez. He is also survived by grandparents Richard and Cruz Fernandez and Richard Hill and Sharon Cooper, as well as a lengthy list of aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements are being handled by Bunker University Chapel in Mesa. Memorial will be held on Friday, December 12th at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, his friends and family ask that for donations to Standing Proud Pit Bull Rescue Center, for Dakota was an advocate of rescuing animals that had been abused. Friends4Life is another animal rescue he followed, and donations to these organizations will benefit other animals to find a forever home.

Dakota’s never ending zest for life and big beautiful brown eyes that glimmered with liveliness and playful mischief will forever be missed. The beautiful memories we all have of Dakota will forever and ever stay in our hearts. He loved fishing, and snowboarding and anything that allowed him to be outside with the sun shining down on him. Dakota will be missed greatly, but not forgotten as his son has inherited his beautiful smile and eyes that showed so much passion for life.

Delite Hancock Gaddie, passed away peacefully in her home with family on November 25, 2014, in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 10 AM, preceded by a viewing at 9 AM, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa Stake Center, 1050 S. Hobson St., Mesa, AZ, 85204. Additional viewing will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, November 28, 2014, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. For more information go to www.bunkerfuneral.com

She is survived by her husband, Ernest Lawrence Gaddie, children Glen, Reed, Kelly Sue, Lora, and Lisa, and 23 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Delite was the founder of several private and charter schools, named Educator of the Year by the Arizona Private School Association, a courageous patriot, an exceptional Accredited Genealogical Researcher, a Confidential Intermediary certified by the Supreme Court, and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

Millie Brewer, 69 years-old, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, within her home in Mesa, Arizona.  Millie had a valiant fight with various blood and bone marrow cancers that became known since 2009.   Her strong will to live, unwavering spiritual faith, the love and prayers of family/friends, and many supporters carried her through the grueling last five years. Yet even throughout her own struggle with cancer, she reached out to others affected by the horrendous disease in many ways, such as just comforting others sitting nearby receiving treatments simultaneously.

Millie was born on August 22, 1945 to Enrique and Ramona Duran (Moreno & Duran descendants from Guasave, Sinaloa Mexico).   Millie is the third eldest of `her 7 siblings. The Duran family settled in Tolleson, Arizona, where Millie obtained her first job helping her dad in the cotton fields. Even as a child, not only was she eager to help others but she was also known for her ease in frequent conversation; even with total strangers, for she truly possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor.

After graduating from Tolleson High School, Millie started working at one of Motorola’s manufacturing plants and this is where she caught the eye of her future husband, Tom Brewer, while being deemed runner up for Miss Sweetheart. The couple was married July 14, 1970 at the Little Chapel of Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1980, Millie and her children joined and were baptized within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millie devoted much of her time to church activities and multiple callings (One being Young Women’s Camp Director).

Married for 44 years, Millie & Tom raised their two children Larson and Monica. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Millie faithfully cared for family and friends through delicious cooking/baking, decorating, sewing/quilting and crafting. A woman of faith and the heart of the Brewer family, Millie shaped their spirituality by her tireless Christian example. With a real zest for life, Millie loved to dance, sing, write, read, pray, bowl, play games/cards, chat/visit with friends and family, go on outings with her BB’s Society (woman/friends in church) but most of all she always loved just being with her grandchildren.

Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor with constant nurturing love and faith that won the trust and hearts of many. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter and joking around; will never be forgotten.

Surviving family members include her Husband – Tom Brewer, 2 Children –  Larson Brewer (Heather), Monica Minerva and Step-Son Preston Brewer,  6 Grandchildren – Logan, Ethan, Landon, Brody & Gavin Brewer and Malia Minerva, 7 Brothers, Sisters and Spouses: Arsenio (RC) Duran (Linda), Mary (Pepie) Duran Guzman (Enrique), Henrietta (Queta) Duran Caito (John), Veronica (Doy) Gonzalez, Annie Duran, Linda McKew and Alejandro (Alex) Duran, In-Law’s and Spouses – Carolyn Cummins Westphal (Stan), Roberta (Robbie) Cummins Trone (Guy), Kimberly Cummins Neville (Scott), Celeste Cummins Wardrop (Brad) , and Larry and Chuck Brewer of San Diego.

Funeral services are Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 9 AM, preceded by a visitation at 8 AM, at the LDS Elmwood Ward Building, 925 N. Harris, Mesa, AZ.  A lunch for family and friends will be held following the services. Interment will be at 4 PM that same day at the Snowflake Cemetery, Snowflake, AZ. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 480-696-6883, www.bunkerfuneral.com

Opal Josephine Adams, 96, passed away on November 24, 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Opal was born March 18, 1918 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Private services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Maureen “Marty” G. Thompson, age 64, passed away on Nov. 25, 2014 with her family around, her following a sudden unexpected illness. She was born in Payson, Utah on 20 Feb. 1950 to Gene and Mern Greenhalgh. She grew up in Provo, Utah. After her high school graduation she attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho where she met Boyd Thompson, her husband of 44 years. Marty gave many hours of service in church callings. She spent many years working with the Boy Scouts of America where she received the Silver Beaver award. She devoted her life to the care of her children and grandchildren. At the time of her death, Marty worked as the cashier at Crismon Elementary School cafeteria in Mesa.

Maureen was preceded in death by her parents and brother Douglas S. Greenhalgh, of Utah. She is survived by her husband Boyd and eight children – David Thompson, Marie (Richard) Daines, Tiffany (David) Brown, Amber (Aaron) Jarvis, Scott (Jodi) Thompson, Laurissa (Jason) Haws,  Kirsha (Henry) Harris, and Kayla (Bret) Woodard, 24 grandchildren, her sister Jinean (Darrell) Madsen and brother Merrill (Cheryl) Greenhalgh.

Funeral services were held December 3, 2014 at the Kleinman Park Ward LDS chapel in Mesa, Arizona.  Burial took place at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Donna Lue Holladay Carpenter, 83, passed away in Gilbert, AZ, November 18, 2014. She was born December 14, 1930 in Miami, AZ. Donna, a native of Arizona, was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She blessed many family and friends lives through her service and talents. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerald W Carpenter of 52 years. She is survived by 6 children: Renae (Ed) Baum, LaDeane (Jerry) Garner, Jolene (Don) Bowles, Chuck (Sharla) Carpenter, Donnie (Irene) Carpenter and Mike Carpenter and her brother Joe Holladay. She was loved by 34 adoring grandchildren and always had suckers on hand for her 69 great-grandchildren.

Viewing is Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services are Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11 AM, preceded by a viewing from 9-10:30 AM, at the LDS Chapel, 1520 S. Catalina, Mesa. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.