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Mary Ann Holt Wilkins, born on March 18th, 1941, passed away peacefully at her home with family members by her side, on November 27, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her son Alan Royce Wilkins, Jr. and the father of her children Alan Royce Wilkins, Sr.

Mary Ann is survived by her children, Darrin Wilkins (Annette-deceased), Angie Clouse-Nielson (Scott deceased, Darin), Steven Wilkins, Lisa Eames (Todd), Jon Wilkins (Katie), Ryan Wilkins (Mindi), Randon Wilkins (Annie), and Cara Nelson (Jake). She has 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Mary Ann was born in Taylor, Arizona and spent most of her life living in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Mesa Junior High and was a graduate of Mesa High School in 1959. She was a beautiful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She lived a long-life serving others and loving her family. Her witty sense of humor and acceptance of whatever life brought her, got her through many years of her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building located on 532 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206, with a viewing at the church at 10:00 am prior to the services. Interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona.

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Stephen Cowgur, 73 passed away on November 22, 2022 in Mesa Arizona. Steve grew up on a dairy farm in Mesa, and spent his career as the owner of a successful Dairy Queen organization. He loved to travel and spoke excellent Swedish. Steve spent most of his leisure time riding his bike, playing tennis, and driving his sports cars. He served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in many capacities, including Bishop and two missions to Sweden. He had an incredible spirit of generosity, and was free with his time, knowledge, and resources.

He and Margaret just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his children Marie, Carl, Greg, Sharon, Ellen, Wayne, and 17 grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00 am at the LDS church on 1483 N Driftwood Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234. There will also be a live link: https://youtu.be/pHLslndyrnI

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Randall Cottle Stringfellow, 64, passed away on November 25, 2022 in Chandler, Arizona. Randy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and grew to age 10 in Bountiful, Utah. At that time his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Randy graduated from Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. He Served an LDS Mission to Toronto, Canada from 1977 to 1979. Upon returning from his mission Randy attended Brigham Young University and Mesa Community College. Randy was a member of the Scottsdale Police Department and Retired. Randy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elden and Marilyn Stringfellow. His surviving siblings are Dennis Stringfellow (Kathleen), Sherida Cluff (Dale) and Loreen Shumway.

Randy was a loved brother and will be missed by his family members and friends. We have faith that he is in good hands.

There will be a private graveside service at the Mesa City Cemetery for the family. Please feel free to send your thoughts and remembrances to the Bunker website www.bunkerfuneral.com. The Stringfellow family sincerely thanks everyone.

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Our loving angel Frances Anne Muniz entered eternity on Friday November 18, 2022. After a long struggle with health issues, she passed away in Phoenix, Arizona.

Her parents Imogene Watuema and Sisto Muniz, survived by her four daughters Imogene Muniz, Cindy Muniz, Lisa Muniz, Frances Cartagena, and by her grandchildren Joseph Muniz, Jasmine Rodriguez, Desiree Rodriguez, Sierra Muniz, Toni Macias, Isabelle Macias, Beyonce Macias, Cynthia Ochoa, Julian Muniz, Mark Lugo, Enrique Lugo, Pearl Flores, Angelrose Flores, Nevaeh Silva, Steven Silva, Wesley Silva, Charles Perez, Davina Doten, and Dani Doten. Her great grandchildren Itzayana Narvaez, Isaac Narvaez, Dominik Rodriguez, Elias Talas, Sofia Narvaez, Nathaniel Valencia, Zechariah Millsap, Sebastian Osuna, Aubreyrose Avilla Leon, and Charles Perez.

Our Mother and Grandma was a loving person. She would give her last to help whoever she could. She loved her dogs, Buck, Chiquita, Charcoal, Betty, Lady, Pretty, Buck #2, Bear, and Snowball. She was the life of the party; she would cheer you up if you were down. She always carried herself with a smile and positive attitude. She was a cancer survivor and had other illnesses.

We will miss Grandma forever and she will always be in our hearts.

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Diana Jean (Young) Smith, 81, passed on November 25, 2022. Diana was born on September 3, 1941, in Mesa, Arizona, to Elmer W. and Floy Ann (Payne) Young. She spent her early years in Gilbert, Arizona before her family moved to Mesa where she started elementary school. She graduated from Mesa High School in 1959. At the age of 17, she began her career as a legal secretary working for Attorney Joe S. Reynolds, whom she worked for until she retired.

Diana spent all her life in the Valley and married her husband, Chester L. Smith on September 3, 1960. Both she and her husband spent 30 plus years volunteering and running the Mesa Girls Softball League, spending much of their time from January to August each year signing girls up, working on fields, running concession stands, and any other job that needed done. Diana also enjoyed camping, reading, shopping, exploring genealogy, and spending time with friends and family. She was a loving mother to daughters, Shelley (Eric) Reid, and Connie (Kevin) Chastain, and to son, Mark (Lisa) Smith; she was a wonderful grandmother to nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ann, husband, Chester; brother, Wayne and daughter, Shelley. She is survived by her children Mark and Connie; sister Nancy; stepmother Donna; grandchildren Jason, Sean, Meagan, Alexandria, Matthew, Gabriela, Justin, Brandon, and Garret: great-grandchildren Payton, Cooper, River, Rain, Kennedy, and Jaydan.

Visitation: Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel – 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

Celebration of life: Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 1:00pm-4:00pm at 242 W. 9th Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201.

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Vernea Walker, born May 27, 1923, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born at St. Johns, AZ to parents Myrtle Thompson-Greer and Pratt Guy Greer, second child of two girls and four boys.  She grew up in Holbrook, AZ.  She married at 16, divorced at 27, and married to Daniel David Walker Jr. on Jan 2, 1951 in the Mesa, AZ temple.  She is the mother of four children, Susan Joan, David Rich, Daniel III, and Deborah Walker, and has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She lived in Henderson 43 years, and moved to Las Vegas in 1998.  She was active in her faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in leadership positions, as a temple worker in the Las Vegas temple, and especially enjoyed teaching and working with the youth of the church. She was a respected member of the business community owning a chain of high end women apparel stores in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Boulder City, serving on the Henderson Nevada Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Plaza Merchants Association.

Funeral services will be held at the Desert Rose Chapel, 567 Pacific Avenue, Henderson NV  89015, on Saturday December 10, 2022.  The viewing will begin at 10:00am and the Service will follow at 11:00am. with the graveside service to follow at 2:00pm at Bunker’s Memory Garden Cemetery.

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Sherry Lynn Bergeron, 60, passed away on November 10^th, 2022, in Mesa, AZ. She was born on March 6^th, 1962, in Chicago, IL to Victor Bergeron and Shirley Bergeron (Manke). While young she was active in tumbling, dance and Girl Scouts at the local park district until the family moved to Niles, IL in 1974. There she did very well in school, hung out with a great group of friends and worked various office jobs. She graduated Maine South High School in 1980. She joined Allstate Insurance Co in 1984 and eventually transferred out to Arizona in the 1990s where she worked until she left the company in 2015. She resided there in Mesa until her passing. Her hobbies included sewing, scrapbooking and crafts, and watching cooking shows. She was very involved in her local church. She doted on her pride and joy fur-baby; a sweet natured dachshund-mix named Bella.

She leaves behind two sisters Debbie Stahmer (Keith) from Mesa, AZ and Karen Franks (Dave) from Lake Zurich, IL along with one nephew David Joseph Franks from Los Angeles, CA. Also an aunt, Darlene Manke (Bill) from Mauston WI and many cousins and extended family members and last but not least her fur-baby Bella. She is proceeded in death by her parents Vic and Shirley Bergeron of Mesa, AZ.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 20^th 2022 at 10:00 AM at Church of the Master, 6659 E. University Dr in Mesa. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Sherry’s name to Ghost Town Dog Rescue in Mesa, AZ.  https://www.ghosttowndogrescue.com/

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With broken hearts, we announce that Adam Dunn Toronto passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, on Nov. 16 in San Francisco, California where he lived and worked. He is survived by his parents Richard and Marilyn Toronto, his five siblings, Jesse (Tiffany), Esther, Joanna, Brett, and Abby Shumway (Rosson). He adored his nieces and nephews Madison, Robby, Eli, Taylor, Jordan, Ryland and Clara Toronto, and Rickie and Sunnie Shumway, and countless extended family, friends, and co-workers whom he loved.

Adam was born Feb. 20, 1981, and grew up primarily in Mesa Arizona, but also lived in Taiwan and Colorado during his childhood. He was a gifted pianist, athlete, and academic scholar growing up, graduating from Mountain view High School, after which he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaySaints in Peru. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Arizona State University, followed by a Master of Science in Public Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He spent 15 years in the Life Sciences industry where he directed corporate compliance for many of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. His remarkable career pursuits took him to Boston, Orange County, and San Francisco – all places that he loved and called home.

Adam’s sparkling personality, generosity, and love of people were truly unmatched. His unique ability to befriend and show true unconditional love for everyone he met garnered him thousands of friends from all walks of life, all of whom loved him deeply. He will be missed more than we can say.

Funeral services will be held Saturday Dec. 3 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1266 S. 32nd St, Mesa, AZ 85204, with a viewing beforehand beginning at 9am. There will also be a viewing Friday night Dec. 2 from 6-8 at the Toronto home, 955 S 26th St. Mesa, 85204. In lieu of flowers, donations in Adam’s name can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, one of his favorite charities.

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Ronald Franklin Tilton, age 85, was born on March 2, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and passed in Mesa, Arizona on November 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley, and Ruth Tilton.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judy, daughters, Lori, Kristi, Traci, and Kerri. Sons-in-law Mike and Todd, 10 grandchildren and 9, soon to be 10, great-grandchildren, brothers Richard and Raymond and their families.

He had a very busy life. In his very early years, he went to military school. Joined the Navy, on November 22, 1954 with two of his close buddies. They were promised that if they signed up together, they would remain together throughout their careers, unfortunately, after boot camp in Illinois, they never saw each other again until after they were out of the service. He spent the next years aboard ship on the Admirals staff. He piloted the Admiral on the ship’s tender back and forth to shore. Most of his time was spent overseas. In 1957, he was given an early discharge. His time would be up soon and they were again shipping out for a long period of time. He could stay in for another 4 years or early discharge. “He chose early.”

After the Navy, he worked in the family-owned business, Tilton Garage Builders. He and his brother Richard built garages for the next few years. In the early 60’s he worked at Chevrolet Warren Division in the garage area. He worked a few years for Oakdale Electric in Michigan, while there he did insulation and electrical work on local homes. He then started on his own business remolding basements which he continued until moving West. In between, on many weekends, he took off for other states where he worked for Hurst Performance attending many of the car races as part of the “Shifty” Doctors Team. When the race cars had a problem with the gear shifters, they were repaired on-site. In 1974, he and Judy moved their family to Mesa, AZ. Upon arriving in Mesa, they started Tilton Maintenance Service, a residential and commercial lawn service. At that time, it was one of the biggest lawn services in the Valley. In the late seventies, early eighties, they closed Tilton Maintenance and opened Arizona Auto Center where he lowered, customized, painted pickup trucks for local dealers. They, also, did window tinting. His daughters all had a hand in working there. That remained open for about 10 years. He then started on a new venture where he drove semi for Sears Racing and then Ford Racing. They were display trailers and he went to all the races across the country. Some years he was gone for more than 250 days of the year. He always enjoyed anything pertaining to cars and reminiscing with all the many friends he made in travels across the country.

Ron had a very eventful life doing what he enjoyed. He, also, had many health issues that he courageously fought for many years. In 1978, he was diagnosed with cancer for the first time. Then in 2003 he had open heart bypass surgery, along with many other surgeries that year. He, again, was diagnosed with cancer in 2015-2016. He fought many other health problems this past year or two, but he continued to fight hard. Sadly, in the late evening of Friday November, 11 (Veteran’s Day) he lost his battle.

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On November 17, 2022, Michael Vance Judd was called home unexpectedly, with his family by his side. Michael was born on September 2, 1955 in Mesa, Arizona to Vance H. Judd and JoAnn Louise Rogers. He married Tina Gayle Everett on June 2, 1978 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He is survived and greatly missed by Tina, his wife of 44 years; his brother Roger; his children Tracy (Jeff) Standage; Jessica (Derrick) Passey; Ryan (Melissa) Judd; Sarah (Spencer) Richards; and eight grandchildren, who were his delight.

Throughout his life, Michael worked in many positions in sales, customer service, and most recently as a Field Risk Specialist, a job that he enjoyed very much. He faithfully served in many Church callings over his lifetime, including as a High Councilor, member of three Bishoprics, as a Temple Worker, and most recently as a Primary teacher for the CTR 5-6 class, which was his favorite calling. In his free time, Michael enjoyed spending time at the gun range and loved playing with his grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bunker’s Garden Chapel at 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona, 85201. A brief viewing will also be held Monday, November 28, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at the Lehi Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, Arizona, 85201. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will then take place at the Mesa City Cemetery.

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Our gentle giant Harold McKay Jackson slipped into Eternity on Monday, November 14, 2022. After a long struggle with a prosthetic leg and other illnesses, he passed away in his home in Mesa, Arizona.

His parents Don and Orpha Jackson preceded him, along with six of his siblings; Donna and (Lynn) Rogers, Duane Wimmer, (Karl) and Reba Chlarson, Grant and (Janet Bigeler), John Raasvelt, Vernon Jackson, Delight Bowers, and Randell Perkins.
Which left four of his siblings still living; Ilene Wimmer, Loren and (Beverly) Jackson, Bruce and (Carol) Jackson, Robert Bowers, and Debra Perkins.

Harold met his eternal companion Alene Smith in 1970 on a blind date, and was married July 1, 1971, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Together they made their home in Clay Springs, Arizona.

Together had 5 children, 4 children living: Alain Jackson, Jason and (Karalee) Jackson, Adrian and (Alicia) Jackson, Marlita and (Matthew) Nelson. Harold had 3 grandchildren Koralee, JT, and Ethan. Lived in Clay Springs most of his life. Harold also lost one of his children in 1984, Julena as an infant.

Harold worked with block and at sawmills. He served many callings for his church which he enjoyed. He was very dedicated and faith full. He endured this life well to the end, very honorable and loved by all.

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Bettye Jo (Williams) Atkinson was born December 16,1944 in Odgen, Utah to Rosefelt Williams and Dorothy Lucile Thompson. She is the second of seven children. She is survived by oldest sister, Claudette Jefferson, Mansfield, Ohio. Her parents, 3 brothers and youngest sister precede her in death.

Bettye attended schools in both Ohio and Ogden, Utah where she graduated from Ogden High School in 1962.

On July 4, 1965, Bettye was united in a double ring ceremony in the Hill AFB Chapel to Mingo Charles Atkinson Jr. who was in the United States Air Force. Mingo was stationed in Vietnam within the first 3 months of their marriage, but returned home safely in 1996 to be reunited with Bettye on assignment to Lowry AFB, Colorado. Bettye and Mingo enjoyed 57 years together prior to her death on November 9, 2022.

On July 26, 1967 Bettye gave birth to their 1st son, Christopher C. Atkinson in Denver, Colorado. After being assigned to Thailand and upon her husband’s return home in 1970, Bettye gave birth to her second son, Jared J. Atkinson on May 4, 1970 in Ogden, Utah.

Bettye worked as a Janitorial Supervisor for various organizations in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked as head of Janitorial Services for the East Valley Institute of Technology until her retirement in 2020.

Lovingly, Bettye leaves behind her husband, Mingo C. Atkinson Jr.; children, Christopher C. Atkinson, Mesa, AZ; Jared J. Atkinson, Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Brittany K. Clifton, Phoenix, AZ; Dorian Arena, Phoenix, AZ; Geoffrey G. Atkinson, Sioux Falls, SD; Kristina M. Atkinson, Mesa, AZ; Stephanie A. Atkinson, Sioux Falls, SD; Kaivon K. Atkinson, Mesa, AZ., and great grandchild Eris E. Arena.

Live Stream Link To View Service: https://youtu.be/PUer5FZte3s

Elona Peel Cooley passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022 at her home in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 101. She was born on April 9, 1921 in Mesa, Arizona to Leslie Adam Peel and Edna Ann Russell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eldon Whipple Cooley, son, Ronald Cooley, son-in-law, Peter Taylor, two granddaughters and one great-grandson; siblings Narvin Peel, Richard Peel, Mary Skousen, Evalyn Jones and LeRoy Peel. Elona is survived by her children: DeWayne (Judy) Cooley, Jeffry (Melodee) Cooley, Chris (Ronni) Cooley, Linda (Kelly) Phelps, Maryann (Daryl) Bethea and daughter-in-law, Martha (John) Storment. She leaves a legacy of 27 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Elona attended Mesa schools and graduated from Mesa High School in 1939. Following high school, she earned a cosmetology license and was a hairdresser for a short time. On June 26, 1941, Elona married her sweetheart, Eldon Cooley, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to their six children. She was also a great support to Eldon as he served on the Mesa City Council and as the Mayor of Mesa. During their marriage, Eldon and Elona faithfully served in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They made many lasting memories as they served missions together in Salt Lake City, Utah and New York City. Eldon and Elona enjoyed nearly 66 years of marriage before Eldon passed away in 2007.

Elona was involved in the Mesa Desert Club and enjoyed helping with their annual Christmas Idea House. She had a green thumb and loved growing pretty flowers and plants. She spent many hours doing embroidery and quilting. She also loved to travel with Eldon, and with her family. Her example of faithfully enduring to the end, serving her family and others, and her testimony of Jesus Christ is a legacy her family will cherish forever.

A funeral will be held in her honor on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dartmouth Ward chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1345 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona 85203 with a visitation prior to the service at 9:00 am. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. in the Relief Society room at the same location. Interment at the City of Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services/.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Dennis Hamilton on November 12, 2022, at the age of 81.

John was born on August 27, 1941, in Mesa, Arizona. He was blessed to live a rich, full life. John attended elementary school in Queen Creek and graduated from Chandler High in 1959. He attended Brigham Young University where he continued his love of rodeos and roping and was a member of the University’s rodeo team and Regional Director of the National Intermountain Rodeo Association from 1963-1964. A multi-generational farmer, John began farming legacy land in south Chandler, then later moved to the Imperial Valley where he farmed for thirty years. John loved horses. He owned and trained several quarter horses and loved to watch them race. He loved baseball, especially listening to it in his truck while irrigating and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play both baseball and softball.

He is survived by his wife Judy Hoopes Hamilton, four children: Anne Hamilton Bark (Richard), Amy, Ryan (Becky), Kirk (Tiffany) and seven grandchildren: Cameron, Spencer, Evan, Eliza, Halle, Anders and Kate; sisters Jimmy Ruth Scremin (John), Jana Pace (Alvin) and brother Merlin (Tug) (Sherry). He was proceeded in death by his brother Bob Hamilton (Linda). John was a loyal, devoted father, husband, and friend. He was a hardworking, kind, and generous man.

Services will be held Saturday, November 19^th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4640 East Holmes Avenue, Mesa, Arizona. Visitation 9:00-10:00 a.m. Funeral 10:00 a.m.

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