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Johnny McKinney, 61 years young, passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the love of his family on September 18th, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.  Johnny was a hard-working man; known for his generosity, sense of humor, and his willingness to help those in need.  An “Honorable Cowboy” he was the toughest, nicest guy you would ever meet, always putting the needs of others before his own.  Nothing gave Johnny more joy than giving to those around him.  Johnny loved his movies, fast cars, but above-all he loved his family.  A beloved father, brother, and son: Johnny is survived by his soul-mate Delia, siblings; Rusty and Caroline, father; Charles, and children; Carrie, Johnny Jr., Travis, and Bryonna.  His Legacy will continue in his granddaughter Lyla.  We will miss him dearly.

A  Celebration of Life will be held at Arizona Golf Resort on November 7th  at 1pm, 425 S. Power Road, Mesa.  Once Johnny completed his chemo treatments he planned on renting a beach house in San Diego in order to spend time with his family, in honor of this, we ask for casual, or beach like attire during his Celebration.

Doug Smith, born March 21, 1952, was called home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Mesa, Arizona peacefully in his sleep.

In 1972, Doug married the love of his life, Ruth Smith and they were so lucky to have celebrated over 50 years together laughing, camping, and raising their two children, Parker Smith and Amanda Rowland.

Doug was known for his love of the outdoors, camping, fishing, carpentry, computers, and making jokes.

Doug loved his two children and two grandchildren Parker Smith, Amanda Rowland, Holley Rowland, and Carter Rowland.

Left to carry on his traditions are his wife Ruth Smith, son Parker Smith and grandchildren Holley Rowland and Carter Rowland. His legacies will continue on.

The memorial will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday October 17, 2021 at 4238 E Dover St Mesa, AZ 85205.

Barton Furnas Seever, Jr.  of Queen Creek, Arizona, was born on July 24, 1945, in Merced, California. He passed away surrounded by loving family members on September 25, 2021 at the age of 76, due to complications from cancer treatments.

Bart was preceded in death by his father Barton F. Seever, mother Grace A. Seever, and his sister Sherry S. Acevedo. He is survived by his beloved wife Janice of 50 years, stepmother Arduth Seever, sister Diane Schneider, six children: Aaron (Amy), Adam (Hydee), Daniel, Angela (Jeff Monson), Rochelle (Derrick Spitzer), Rosanne (David Tomich), and 27 grandchildren.

Throughout his life, Bart Seever was a beacon of generosity and service. He would always give without question even when they barely had enough, welcome strangers into their home even when they had no room, and serve others even when he had his own struggles. He was a man of God and had tremendous faith.  He had a testimony of Jesus as the Son of God, and the Savior of the world, and that was evident in the way that he lived. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Great Lakes area as a young man, as well as a couples mission with his wife, Janice from 2017-2019 in Phoenix.

Bart grew up on his family’s olive ranch, and later became a controller at Striblings Nursery and Kings View in California. He was a co-founder and CFO at Bulwark Exterminating. His many hobbies included genealogy, traveling with Janice to Europe and Hawaii, biking through Europe, and hiking and backpacking in Yosemite.

Bart’s pride and joy was his wife and family. He taught his children love, perseverance, strength, compassion, grit, and empathy. In June, the entire family including all 27 of his grandchildren celebrated Janice and Bart’s 50^th wedding anniversary in Oceanside, California, which is a memory the family will always cherish.

Visitation and services will be Friday October 8, 2021 at 10 am (viewing from 9:00-9:45 am) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 18951 E. Germann Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142.

Mortuary: Bunker Family Funerals & Cremations www.bunkerfuneral.com

Burial: San Tan Memorial Gardens 22425 E. Cloud Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Flowers and condolences can be sent to the Spitzer home at 21735 E Escalante Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142.

Lorraine Clara Manuel, 90, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021, in Sacaton, AZ. Mrs. Manuel of Blackwater was born in Sacaton on October 15, 1930.

She enjoyed watching old tv shows, reading, listening to country-western music, shopping, traveling, dancing at native American powwows, going to see family and seeing her great-grandson’s football games.

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel came live in Prescott, AZ in the 1950’s to the 1980’s and moving to Sacaton in the late 1970’s to the present. She also lived in Santa Rosa, CA from 2002 to 2006.

She worked at Yavapai Community Hospital in the 1960’s. In the 1960’s and 1970’s she was a member the American Legion Auxiliary and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary serving as a Department Commander. In 1974 she volunteered 100 hours of service at the Veterans Administration Center in Prescott. In the 1980’s she was in the Ira H. Hayes Auxiliary Unit 84 American Legion in Sacaton. In the 1980’s she was part of the first Elders Group in Sacaton.

She is survived by her brother Harry Kisto of Sacaton and sister Jenny Jose of Blackwater. Sons Terrance W. Manuel of Prescott, Leon B. Manuel Jr of Sacaton and Cecil B. Manuel of Tucson; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Grace Kisto of Blackwater, Father, Homer Jackson of Sacaton, husband of 38 years Leon Manuel of Sacaton and son Tobias Manuel of Sacaton. Sisters Lenora, Carmelita, Rose, others. Brothers Edmund, Larry, and others.

Service and visitation are from 10 am to 12 pm for the public. Burial, with her husband, will be from 2-230pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation is in charge of arrangements at 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. For more information visit www.bunkerfuneral.com

Jason Brian Young, 49 passed away peacefully in his home, in Mesa, Arizona.  Jason loved to travel, hunt, fish, and camp.  He loved being outdoors and surrounded by family and friends.  He enjoyed his life and loved to take trips all over with his children and grandchildren.  Jason worked for Mesa Unified School District and enjoyed every bit of it.  Jason is preceded in death by, Mother (Ruth Young) and Father (Billy Young).  Jason is survived by, Wife (Debbie Young), Sons Shane (Alysha) and Paul Piperata, Daughter Brandy (Joshua) Marcum, Sisters Bonnie (Roger) Skaarland and Cheryl Young, Brother David (Nancy) Young, and seven Grandchildren.  Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:00AM at Bunker University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. Mesa AZ 85213.  Followed by a Luncheon at 2211 S. Keene Mesa AZ, 85209.

Service Date and Time:  10/05/2021, 10:00-11:00

Service/Interment Location:  National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ  85024

Live stream link: https://youtu.be/VkdT9gczrZg

Angel Reyes Gutierrez, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Lancaster, CA, passed away suddenly on September 05, 2021, at the age of 89 years old.  Angel was a devoted and loving husband to Leonor for 63 years, and father to three sons.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Angel is survived by his sons Fernando (Mary) and Daniel; brother Emilio (Maria), sisters Tomasa Walton (James) and Beatris Martinez (Santos); grandchildren Daniel (Fiancee’ Christina), Evan (Ryann), Tyler, Michelle Lindsay (Greg), Jessica Seay (Rand); and 11 great-grandchildren.  Although his beloved wife Leonor survived his death, she passed away on September 17, 2021.

He is preceded in death by son Ruben; parents Jose and Maria; brothers Jose, Augusta, Francisco, Jesse, Tony, David; sisters Juanita Huerta, Marcelina Quintero, Rosa Rios, and Mary Hernandez; and granddaughter Angela.

Service Date and Time:  10/05/2021, 10:00-11:00

Service/Interment Location:  National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ  85024

Live stream link: https://youtu.be/VkdT9gczrZg

Leonor “Nora” Garcia Gutierrez of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Lancaster, CA, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2021, at the age of 88 years old.  Leonor was a devoted and loving wife to her husband and best friend of 63 years and mother to three sons.  She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion to those she knew and to those in need.

Nora is survived by sons Fernando (Mary) and Daniel; brothers John Garcia (Gloria), Henry Garcia, and sister Dolores Montes.

She is preceded in death by son Ruben; parents Trinidad and Dolores Garcia; brothers Alfredo Garcia; sisters Rafailita Garcia, Luisa Rodriguez, Adelia Zapata, Ehelvina Garcia, and Vivian Rivera; and granddaughter Angela.

Peter Anderson Spanganberg passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at age 48 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born December 3, 1972 in Clifton Springs, NY to Eugene and Charlotte Spanganberg of Palmyra, NY. He was the youngest of four children. Peter was a devoted son, brother, uncle, husband, father, and friend.

Peter was raised in Palmyra, NY and attended high school at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. After high school, Peter attended Brigham Young University. During his college years, Peter served a two-year volunteer mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Padova, Italy. He married Heather Dow in December of 1998. Their marriage was solemnized in the San Diego Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After graduating with honors from Brigham Young University, Peter attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. During dental school, Peter was elected student body president and was active in several research projects and graduated with honors. After dental school, he completed a 4 year surgical residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of the Pacific at Alameda Hospital in Oakland, CA.

In 2007, following residency, Peter and Heather and their young son, Ethan, moved to Queen Creek Arizona, where Peter opened the Sonoma Oral and Facial Surgery practice. Eventually, his practice expanded to include an office in Yuma, AZ.

Peter was a frequent contributor and lecturer on oral and facial surgery devices and techniques. In addition, Peter committed a portion of his time and practice to pro bono medical services to those in need. He took a particular interest in cancer patients and provided cosmetic and dental procedures for those in need.

In 2010, Peter married his second wife, Lynn Northern and welcomed into his heart her children, Nemi and Sage Northern. In 2013, their youngest son, Shea, was born into an active and busy household.

Pete had a deep love of family and friends. His family has countless stories of Pete rearranging his busy schedule to come to the rescue of a family member or friend with needs. He was beloved for his wit, fun loving attitude, and kind heart.  Peter had a love for adventure and travel. In his earlier years, he ran 3 marathons and went skydiving. He obtained his private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying for both business and pleasure. He looked forward to a good scuba diving trip and went Great White Shark cage diving. A favorite memory for him was kayaking the San Juan Islands and scuba diving in Hawaii and Cozumel with Ethan. He loved beautiful cars and enjoyed racing high performance vehicles. He and his family looked forward to winter ski trips to Utah and trips to the beach. He was looking forward to a heli-ski trip in Alaska this coming winter. Peter and Lynn shared a common love for animals, and they collected a menagerie of them, including many family dogs, exotic cats, horses, reptiles, and a giant tortoise. His dream was to one day acquire a giraffe!

What Peter considered his greatest accomplishment in life was his family, whom he loved dearly.  Peter died in the Banner Desert Medical Center, in Mesa Arizona at the too young age of 48 due to complications associated with the Covid-19 Virus. He leaves behind his wife Lynn, children, Nemi, Ethan, Sage and Shea and his former wife, Heather Spanganberg. He is also survived by a brother, Rob of Rochester, NY, sister, Leslie Doughty (Chris) of Wrentham, MA and sister, Elaine Zelter (Peter) of Naples, NY and many nieces and nephews, friends, and associates. He was predeceased by his parents Eugene and Charlotte Spanganberg.  Peter will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21915 E. Cloud Rd. Queen Creek, AZ.  Arrangements made by Bunker

Kenneth Hugh McCarty, 78, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at 12:50pm on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

He was born on July 7, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a longtime resident of Peru, Indiana and was a retired auto dealer.

He is survived by five children, Kenneth McCarty of Showlow, AZ, Tila Kienitz and husband John of Gilbert, AZ, Paula Ann Behrend of Salt Lake City, UT, Kevin McCarty and wife Sandra od Peru, IN, and Jill Gillespie and husband Nate of Kokomo, IN. Also, sister Joan Palmer of Costa Mesa, CA, along with 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and his beloved fur baby, Princess.

There will be no public services. Private burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, IN.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home and Bunker’s University Chapel. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com

Mildred Johns was called home at the age of 88 on September 16^th 2021.

She joins her sister Bertha Nuvamsa, her 4 children, Bonnie, Franklin, Linda and Patricia and her husband Byron C. Johns. She is survived by her son Johnny and daughter Cheryl.

Mildred was a loving and caring wife and mother not only to her children but also to her 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was always willing to help any way she could. She was a wonderful US Navy mother caring for 6 small children while our father was overseas doing his duty.

Arrangements entrusted to Bunker Family Garden Chapel 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

We would also like to acknowledge wonderful caregivers and social worker, Beth, Jeniece and Stephanie with Hospice of the Valley.

Cleone Johnson Moore passed away peacefully on Sept 22, 2021 in Mesa, AZ. She was 98 years of age at the time of her passing. She lived an active and rich life with her family and friends.

Cleone was delivered at home in Farmington, Utah on May 28, 1923. She was the second of three children born to loving parents, Joseph Sylvester Johnson and Mahala Reynolds Johnson.

Cleone attended Davis High School in Farmington, UT and later got a job in Salt Lake City at Sweets Candies. It was there that she met the love of her life, Lester O. Moore. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple on July 18, 1942.

Cleone was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities throughout her life. She was a Sunday school teacher, primary teacher, young women’s leader, and held various positions within the relief society.

Outside of Church related jobs, she worked at the afore mentioned Sweets Candies Co, in the school cafeteria at Mt. Jordan, Jr. High and at a cookie factory in Draper where one of her sons worked after school. She, along with her husband, Les, also started and ran a small decorative fabric outlet in Mesa called, “Moore and Moore Discount Fabrics”. Cleone always considered her “job” as a wife and mother to be the most important of them all.

Cleone was quite fearless when confronting new challenges. She could tile, paint, create art projects, make dolls, garden, and was a very skilled seamstress. She would agree to try and tackle most any project put in front of her.

Cleone loved babies and would never pass up an opportunity to hold one. Family gatherings always included lots of children. Her descendants consist of her four children: Gary (now deceased), Brent, Marlon, and Colette. She has 36 grandchildren. 29 great grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren.

Cleone was loved and adored by all of her family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be sorely missed.

Finally, we would like to acknowledge and thank her end of life caregivers: Manuela & Constantine Mitrica, and Debbie Griffith with Hospice of the Valley.

Craig Boggs passed away on Sunday, September 19th in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Higley, Arizona on January 16,1962 to father, Sam (Wanda) and mother, Jerri Boggs – the youngest brother to Gary (Starr) and Brent (Melinda). Craig led a happy and fun filled life with family and friends. He enjoyed the little things in life such as relaxing on the beach and in the woods, riding his motorcycle, golfing, and spending time with his friends and family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Dayna; children Leslie (Scott), William (Deirdre), Dave (Pamela), Caytlyn (Paul), and Bayley; grandchildren Daxton, Daisy, Kolton, and Oliver.

A celebration of life will be held at The Pavilion at Las Sendas at 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa, AZ on Sunday, September 26th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please donate to the American Heart Association of Arizona Humane Society.

Funeral services for immediate family will be held on Saturday, October 9^th, 2021 at 10 am at the Kimball Stake Center at 1266 South 32^nd Street, Mesa, Arizona 85204. The funeral will be streamed for all those who wish to view (follow this link to view live stream https://youtu.be/DABqZiT-p5I )

Kirt Dean McFarland, age 69, passed peacefully, Saturday September 18^th, 2021, at Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona with family by his side.

Kirt was born July 23, 1952, the fourth son and child to Vern Weatherston McFarland and Grace NaDean Lowe of Franklin, Idaho.

After the loss of his father to a tractor accident on the family farm in Franklin, Kirt moved with his mother and 5 brothers, to Logan, Utah, where he attended Wilson Elementary. While attending Logan High School, he was the “Grizzly” bear mascot his junior year, and then went on to become the first male cheerleader his senior year. He then attended Utah State University where he was an Aggie cheerleader. He loved adventure and so began motocross racing where he excelled at his riding skills. He was well known in the Cache Valley community due to his winning numerous races and building a motocross track.

Kirt served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, to the British Columbia Alaska Mission from 1971 to 1973. After returning from his mission, he met and married Nancy Ann Hunter. Of this marriage, came two beautiful children, Melissa Ann and Brady Kirt. He worked for Parsons Concrete, in the Cache Valley area driving cement trucks. Kirt was never afraid to try anything in life. He decided to build his first home in Mendon, Utah, from the ground up with the help of an older retired contractor. When Kirt and Nancy divorced, he had the opportunity to move to Arizona to become the broker for King B Jerky Co.

He dated and married his sweetheart, Julie Jon Slade, in 1980, and of this marriage came two beautiful daughters, Lisa and Brooke.  Kirt thrived when he was working and began to expand his brokerage business beyond selling beef jerky, to snack and food items. He was a natural entrepreneur and developed many novel food and snack items. Because of Kirt’s salesmanship skills, he excelled in business and went on to patent and trademark some of his business ideas. He was well known and liked by his business associates as well as his customers. Over the years Kirt became known as “The Jerky Man”.

Kirt and Julie took on the task of being their own contractors and together built six homes throughout Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona, within the first 12 years of their marriage. Kirt was a wonderful father and instilled in his four children his love of thrill seeking adventure. He did this through riding roller coasters across the country, snow and water skiing, and many boating trips to Lake Powell.

Kirt treasured his grandchildren more than life itself and loved singing to them a favorite family song “Over the River and Through the Woods”.  He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren.

Kirt was preceded in passing by his parents, Vern Weatherston McFarland and Grace NaDean Lowe, and his two brothers Royal and Jeffery. He is survived by his wife Julie and his children, daughter Melissa and granddaughter Ellinor of Washington State; Son Brady of Arizona; Daughter Lisa (Matt) Bitter and grandchildren, Landon, Abigail and Pearson of Utah; Daughter Brooke (Justin) Rolph and granddaughters Emma, Hannah, Leah, and Clara of Arizona; Siblings; Tom (Chris), Wade (Cindy), Duffy (Connie).

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 8^th 2021, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Bunker Family Garden Chapel at 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

He will be interred at the Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona.

Joan LeBran passed away of a sudden illness with her husband and children by her side on September 10, 2021. Joan was happiest when she was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. In her spare time, she loved crafting and sewing.

She is survived by her husband Donald LeBran of 61 years. She has 4 children, Linda (Colin) Vaughn; Fountain Hills, AZ, Donald J. LeBran; Bourbonnais, IL, Brent (Diana) LeBran; Queen Creek, AZ, and Lori (Ed) Jones; Gilbert, AZ.

Joan was a retired Phlebotomist of 25 years from Riverside Medical Center.

Joan’s sweet infectious smile would light up a room and her laughter would fill the hearts of those around her.

Her greatest accomplishment was her role as “Mimi” to the loves of her life, her 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her father, Jerome Boudreau, her mother, Leona (Freeman) Boudreau, and her sisters Marla Rice,  and Linda Boudreau.

She has 4 siblings, Beverly (Gil) Peterson; Mesa, AZ, Judy (Ray) Cochand; Oceanside, CA, Sonny (Darlene) Boudreau; Bourbonnais, IL, and Dave (Pam) Boudreau; Villages, FL. and 1 Sister-in-law Carol (Fuzz) Travis; Bradley, IL and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.

Wife, Mom, Mimi, Aunt Joni will be best remembered for her Spaghetti and meatballs and Sunday lunch.

Memorials can be made to Banner Sun Health Research Institute (Alzheimer’s) 10515 W. Santa Fe Dr., Sun City, AZ 85351

A Service & Celebration of Joan’s life will be held in Arizona at a date to be determined later on.

Flora Jane Haws passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 98.  Jane was born in Falco, Alabama and died in Mesa, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her eternal companion Don P. Haws and her daughter Lynda Haws and survived by her daughters Claudia Behring, Maudean Hyde, and Kay Hurt.  She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Jane served in multiple callings throughout her life for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including a mission to Southern Florida in the 1940’s, Relief Society President, and multi-stake Camp Director. She retired from the Mesa Public School Food Services with over 20 years of service and also worked for the family business Haws Nursery and Flower Shop in Mesa, AZ. They raised their family in Mesa.  After being in Mesa for 45 years they retired to Florida in the area Jane was raised and spent 31 years there.  A graveside service will be held at Wing Cemetery in Wing Alabama on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 10:30 am. Arrangements are being handled by Bunker’s Funeral Home in Mesa, AZ and Brackney Funeral Home in Crestview, FL.