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Ralph Charles Trejo died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, April 16, 2009 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born September 9, 1915 in Benson, Arizona, the son of Jared Jones Trejo and Edith Annie McRae. He spent much of his youth in St. David, Arizona, leaving about the time of his 18th birthday to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve in the East Central States Mission where he eventually became District President. In 1940, Ralph joined the Navy Air Corp., becoming a pilot. He served until October, 1945 having attained the rank of Lt. Commander and being awarded several citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. On July 12,1941 he married Edna Cardon in Alice, Texas and together they had two sons and two daughters. After the war, Ralph returned to Tucson, Arizona, completed school at the University of Arizona and worked for Shell Oil Co. In 1955, he bought the Shell Oil Bulk Plant in Casa Grande, Arizona where he and his family remained for many years. During this time he founded Trejo Oil Company which is still operated by his two sons. Among other responsibilities, he served as a Bishop in the LDS church for 13 years while living in Casa Grande. Upon retiring, he devoted 11 years to service in his church. Included were seven missions in the United States, Switzerland, Germany and the Philippines. Even though these missions included positions of mission president and temple presidency, Ralph particularly enjoyed his years as an ordinance worker in the Mesa, Arizona temple. After 45 years in Casa Grande, Ralph and Edna moved with some of their children to Gilbert where he remained until his death. Ralph was a devoted husband and father who is survived by his wife, Edna; sons, Jon (Roxanne) of Gilbert; Jerry (Sally) of Mesa; daughters Vicki (Scott) McEuen of Casa Grande; Pam (Gordon) Oborn of Provo, Utah. He leaves behind 21 grandchildren, one grandson having preceded him in death, and 58 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother and 3 sisters; Alfred Trejo of St. David, Pearl Martineau and Garnet Standage of Mesa and Opal Brimhall of Prescott. Viewings will be held at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa Arizona on Tuesday, April 21st from 6 to 8 PM and on Wednesday, April 22nd at 10 a.m. at the Gilbert Highland Stake Center, 3580 E. Houston Avenue, Gilbert, Arizona. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the Stake Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the United Food Bank or the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Edward John Hughes was tragically taken from us April 15, 2009 by a drunk driver. He was born June 14, 1951 in Queens, New York. He moved to Arizona in the mid-seventies. He is survived by his two children, Edward (EJ) and Jennifer and two grandchildren; brothers Michael and William Hughes and two sisters Patricia Bohlan and Jane Levy. A private family service will be held in Sedona. In lieu of flowers Edward’s Family would ask you to make contributions to the ~A New Leaf Foundation~ at www.anewleaffoundation.org/waystohelp.htm. Arrangements handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel 480-696-6883.

Jean Rayetta Cole Christensen, born November 22, 1940, passed away April 14, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. She is survived by her husband V. Rich Christensen, brothers Frederick (Judy) Cole, Ronald (Marilyn) Cole, sister Cecile (Dean) Jones, children Steve (Lori) Smith, Dean (Elisa) White, Glenn (Barbara) White, Deborah White, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There will be a viewing at the Highland Groves Ward, 4629 E. Guadalupe Rd. in Gilbert, Saturday April 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM followed by funeral services at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Show Low Cemetery Monday, April 20 at 4:00 PM.

Kenneth Colvin Stephens “KC

Richard Rulon Jarvis, 74, passed away peacefully April 5, 2009 in Mesa. Rick was born in Woodruff, AZ. on December 12, 1934 to Jesse Rulon Jarvis Jr. and Rilla (Johnson), and raised in Snowflake. He served his country in the US Air Force for 18 years, during which time he married his sweetheart, Duriye “Doli

Ora passed away peacefully on March 31, 2009. She was born on November 25, 1915, in Lehi, AZ, to Thomas W. and Elizabeth Jones. She attended Lehi School, which is now occupied by the Mesa Historical Museum. She graduated from Mesa High School in 1932 and Arizona State Teachers College (now ASU) in 1936 with a teaching certificate. She married O. Lee Moore on April 2, 1936. They moved to Salinas, California, where they opened “Lee’s Sandwich Shop

Beniah Cutler Wheeler, Jr., passed away April 3, 2009 in Tempe, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marlene; sons Ben III (Lori), Mike, Steve, David; daughter Debra (Brian) Lundgren; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; mother Lovel Wheeler; brothers Bill (Twila), Dick (Fay), John (Pauline), Doug; sisters Lovel (Marvin) Blacker, Karen (Scott) Jackson; Diane (Ike) Hathcock. He was preceded in death by his father Beniah C. Wheeler. He lived his life for his family and will be missed by all. A visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the LDS Coronado Ward, 2202 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ with a viewing preceding at 10:00 AM.