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Thomas Edward Wright Obituary
January 31, 1920 – November 4, 2014
Thomas E. Wright of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on November 4, 2014 at age 94. Tom was born in St. David, Arizona on January 31, 1920, the sixth child of Lorenzo and Theresa Hope Goodman Wright. The family established a home in Mesa where Tom lived most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings; Beatrice Judd, Harold, Margaret DeWitt, Bassett, Bill, Jack and LaVaughn; two grandsons Preston and Nathan Smith and his eternal sweetheart and wife Georga Marie Kleinman Wright. He is survived by his adoring posterity, children Thomas George Wright (Marilyn), Linda Wright Smith (Edward) and Gary Lorenzo Wright (Marlene); 19 grandchildren and their spouses; and 58 great-grandchildren.
To know Tom was to love him and to be loved. By profession he was a grocer in the family business, Wrights’ Markets. By practice he was a Latter-day Saint, serving a mission in the Northwestern States and in various callings. By nature he was a friend and servant to all. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. He served his family, neighbors, friends and strangers. Although small in stature, Tom was a “Giant among men”, an honorable man without guile who will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Friday, November 14 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 15 at 10 AM with visitation an hour prior. Both will be held at the LDS Beverly Ward Building, 1054 W. 2nd Place in Mesa.
Juan Tlapanco, 23, of Mesa, Arizona; passed away on November 4, 2014 in Mesa. A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, with Funeral Services at 6:00 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona.
Joan Katharine Herrgesell, 79, passed away November 6, 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Opal Pearl Knippen, 90, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10:00 AM, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fairway Groves Ward, 5350 East McLellan Road, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Willie Darrell Angle, 73, of Mesa AZ, passed away on November 1, 2014 peacefully in his home. Willie was born July 25, 1941 in Sikeston, Missouri to Joseph Nathan and Mable Ruth Cowgur, and was later adopted by Charles Albert Angle. He is preceded in death by his first wife Geneva Berryhill Angle, eldest son Bruce Darrell Angle, and stepson Chuck Buckhannon. Both his parents and siblings, Authur Cowgur, John Cowgur, J.D. Cowgur, Marilyn Cowgur, Flossie Cowgur, Freddie Cowgur, Lonnie Angle, Judy Ann Cowgur, Betty Angle Smith and Wendel Cowgur.
Willie and Geneva were sealed August 16, 1960 in the Mesa AZ LDS Temple. They had five children, Janiece (Kirk) Burgess, Bruce Angle, Morris (Rhonda) Angle, Rowland (Karen) Angle and Darlene (David) Bond. Geneva passed away in 1994. Willie and Barbara Buckhannon were sealed on October 6, 2000 in the Mesa AZ LDS Temple.
Willie was a friend to everyone and loved to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with friends and strangers. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and regularly served in different callings in the church. He loved to help the missionaries. Also, a highlight of his life was serving a mission at Cove Fort, Utah in 2002 with his wife Barbara. Keeping up with loved ones and friends was a great joy in his life.
Willie enjoyed hunting and fishing with his kids and grandkids, and also loved a good practical joke. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Buckhannon) Angle, and children Janiece (Kirk) Burgess, Morris (Rhonda) Angle, Rowland (Karen) Angle, Darlene (David) Bond, stepson Mathew Buckhannon, 28 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and his sister, Bonnie Ferguson.
WE ALL LOVE YOU, WILLIE
Funeral services are Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alta Mesa Ward, 5620 E. Adobe Street, Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Malini O-Polinisia Maile, 71, passed away October 23, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona.
Visitation is Friday, November 7, 2014 from 7-10 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cooper Ward, 1415 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 10 AM, with visitation from 8-10 AM, at the Mesa South Stake Center, 2334 E. Pueblo Avenue, Mesa, Arizona. Interment at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Garnet Trejo Standage, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, November 2, 2014. She was born March 2, 1925 in St. David, Arizona and lived in Mesa, Arizona for over 60 years. Her husband of 61 years, George Shelton Standage, preceded her in death in 2009.
Garnet is survived by her eight children, Kay Fuller, Don, Gregg, Susan Gunnell, Duane, Richard, Carla McMullin and Rodney. George and Garnet were blessed with 44 grand children and 78 great- grand children.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 7th from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services are scheduled at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lazona Building, 1345 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, November 8th, at 10 AM. A viewing for the family will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday morning. Garnet will be buried next to her husband in the City of Mesa Cemetery.
Garnet lived an exemplary life as a mother and grandmother. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her service in the Temple gave her great joy in her later years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bryant Keith Holmes, 34, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away October 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Stephanie Lou Goodman Holmes and daughters Ashlyn Rebekah (10), Evelyn LaRhue (1), and sons, Randon Bryant (8) and Dallin Gene (5) Holmes; his parents, Farrell Edward and Mary Catherine Jarman Holmes; his sister, Becky Martinez and brothers, Doug (Kristen),Tyler (Rachel), James (Erin) Holmes; his parents-in-law, Randy Lane and Debbie Kerby Goodman and many other family members and friends who love and adore him.
Bryant was born June 18, 1980 in Mesa, AZ. He was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Mountain View HS in 1998. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Ecuador Guayaquil Mission, where he became fluent in Spanish. He went on to study Management and Criminal Justice. He married the love of his life, Stephanie, on September 27, 2002 in the LDS Mesa Arizona Temple. With his beautiful family, he enjoyed the mountains, hiking, biking, pillow fights and Daddy Daughter Dates. He worked his way up to his dream career as a Chandler Police Officer in 2009, a profession he had always respected and admired. As a patrol officer, Bryant was able to use his Spanish as one of the department’s certified translators, playing a key role in calming many situations and providing concise communication. In addition to receiving a number of citizen commendations over the course of his career, Bryant and Team 11 were honored as the 2011 Patrol Team of the Year. He was known for his enthusiasm, sense of humor, and love for life. Above all, Bryant’s true devotion was to God and his family.
Viewing will be Sunday, Nov 2, 2014 from 5-8pm at the LDS Boulder Creek Stake Center, 3025 S. Hawes, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov 3, 2014 at 11am at the same location, with visitation at 10am. Interment will take place at the Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler, AZ. Donations can be made at Arizona Bank & Trust in the name of Bryant Holmes. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Nathaniel Edward Hollingshead, born June 3, 2014, passed away on October 4, 2014. A private service will be held for friends and family. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Billy Leroy Hester, 60, passed away October 18, 2014 in Chandler, Arizona. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona, 85201. Funeral services are Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11 AM at the Divine Word Ministries, 2115 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85202.
Coleen Mary Ebbert, 56, of Mesa, Arizona passed away October 19, 2014 in Gilbert, Arizona. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Shane William Lay, 40, passed away October 17, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Visitation is Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 from 6-10 PM at Salt River Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earll Dr., Scottsdale, AZ. Funeral services are Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 7 AM at the Assembly of God, 10657 E. Virginia, Scottsdale, AZ. Interment at Salt River Cemetery.
Richard E. Jones, 84 of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 24, 2014. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife, Mae of 65 years, 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. For 35 years he successfully owned a wholesale meat company ~ his hobbies included quarter horse breeding, hunting and riding the beautiful mountains of Arizona. He enjoyed serving in the church, especially working with the youth in the Aaronic Priesthood and scouting programs. He will be missed by many.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29th at 10am followed by the service at 11am. This will be held at the LDS Church Building at 2252 W. Mesquite Street – Chandler, AZ
Shawn Helquist, 39, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed Sunday, October 19th. He was born to Charles Helquist Sr. and Carol Hatch, September 14, 1975, in Mesa, AZ. Shawn was a kindhearted person who could brighten a room with his smile and charm. He loved to read. In fact, he took a book with him everywhere he went so that he could read any chance he got. In the winter, you could find him on the top of his favorite mountain, ready to snowboard down. He was friendly to everyone. He especially loved his dog Scout, who was his best friend. He is survived by his parents, and siblings: Charles Helquist, Melissa Mullins, Keith Helquist, Jamie (Nick) Babin, Greg Lords, and Shaney (Christian) Price. Visitation will be held Tuesday October 28 from 6-9pm at Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.
Charles “Chuck” Machacek, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesa, AZ; 10-22-2014 surrounded by family and friends. Chuck was born 1-17-1929 at the family farm near Dresden, ND. He farmed in the Dresden area 37 years until retiring in 1982.
He married Elaine Bohn, June 16, 1952 in Langdon, ND. They resided on the farm until 1968 when they moved to their new home in Langdon. He continued helping area farmers, bartended and was a cashier for Elaine at the Rainbow Bottle Stop. Chuck was a Charter Member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Chapter 3454 in Langdon. After retiring, enjoyed traveling and fishing in summers; and winters were spent in Mesa, AZ where he bowled and played pinochle. He loved sports and his favorite teams were the AZ Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns.
He is survived by wife Elaine of 62 plus years. Son: Kerry of Tempe, AZ, Son: Craig (Brenda) of Maple Grove, MN. Grandsons: Weston and Evan and Great-granddaughter: Aspen, all of Maple Grove, MN and a very special friend Tom Rodning of Tempe, AZ. He is also survived by Sisters: Mary (Tom) Mann; Theresa Jurek; Brother: Jim (Marsha) and sister-in-law: Betsy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles J and Mary (Berger) Machacek; Sisters: Lorraine Illerbrunn, Madeline Rohde, Florence Davidson, Lucille Domres, and Brother: Donald “Mac” Machacek and great grandson Jaxson.
Services will be held Oct. 31, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213. Interment at a later date at Calvary Cemetery at Langdon, ND. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of the Valley, 2020 E. Woodside Ct., Gilbert, AZ 85297.
Shirley Ann Jones, 64, passed away October 21, 2014 in Apache Junction, AZ. Funeral services are Monday, October 27, 2014 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Meridian Ward, 1720 S. Ironwood Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85220. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel
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