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Margarita nació en México Distrito Federal, en Agosto 22 de 1942 a sus padres Mauro Martinez-Velazco y Beatriz Reynoso y fue una de 12 hermanos.

Le sobreviven sus hijos Gabriel, Oscar, Juan (Ernie), Oracio, y su hija Jasmin. Ademas sus nietos Crystal, Yelena, Steven, Christina, Martin, Rafael, Bridget, Arabella, Adrianna, y Brandon. Aparte, sus bisnietos, Sophia, Dominic, Sophia Joanne, Jax, Remusis Bendito y Ozerah Tadeo.

A Margarita le gustaba coleccionar elefantes y le gustaban los girasoles. Se entretenía haciendo manualidades y leyendo. Le gustaba ver películas de espanto y clásicas. Además tenía la habilidad de coser.

Además ¡Su arroz es el mejor!

Su partida fue el 13 de Junio del 2021. Al lado estaban sus hijos, (como cuando eran jóvenes y entraban todos al mismo tiempo a platicar con ella).

Sus hijos son su victoria

Margarita Zuñiga

Margarita was born in Mexico City, on August 22, 1942 to her parents Mauro Martinez-Velazco and Beatriz Reynoso and she was one of 12 siblings.

She is survived by her sons Gabriel, Oscar, Juan (Ernie), Oracio, and her daughter Jasmin. In addition to her grandchildren Crystal, Yelena, Steven, Christina, Martin, Rafael, Bridget, Arabella, Adrianna, and Brandon. Aa well asher great-grandchildren, Sophia, Dominic, Sophia Joanne, Jax, Remusis Bendito, and Ozerah Tadeo.

Margarita liked to collect elephants and loved sunflowers. She entertained herself by doing crafts and reading, she also liked to watch horror and classical movies . She also had the ability to sew.

Also, her rice is the best!

Her departure was on June 13, 2021. Her children were by her side, as they were  when they were young (and they would all enter her room at the same time to talk with her).

Her victory, were her 5 children.

Nancy Sue Martin passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, while in the care of Hospice of the Valley. She fought a valiant four-year battle with cancer.

Nancy was born March 1, 1942 to Willard and Martha Day in Hartford City, IN. Moving to Mesa, Arizona in 1947, Nancy never forgot her Indiana roots or lost her Hoosier “twang”. Graduating from the “old” Mesa High in 1960, she attended and completed her education at Arizona State University followed by a 30-year teaching career at Scottsdale and Chaparral High School. Nancy and her husband spent many summers touring many states and landmarks in their motor home. Upon retirement they moved to Bend, OR where they spent 20+ years.

While in Bend, Nancy became affiliated with the Assistance League of Bend serving in many positions and eventually becoming President. She continued to serve as a national committee member.

In 2014 Nancy moved back to Mesa where she and her sister “Trish” enjoyed the last seven years together. Neither could have been happier with the arrangement. While only back in “Jackrabbit” country a short time she enjoyed the class of 1960 high school monthly luncheons. She became a member of PEO chapter Z and looked forward to Thursday bridge as well as the annual PEO marathon bridge group.

Nancy is predeceased by her parents and her loving husband, Willie C. [Bill] Martin. Surviving is son, Christopher Wayne Hall [Kirsten], grandsons Garrett and Kyle, her sister Patricia Stabler and nephews Tom, Darren and Brian.

Nancy had a special quality that made everyone who met her want to be her friend … and she was. She leaves many friends in Bend, Mesa, and RVers around the country who remember her fondly.

Nancy’s cremated remains will be forever in Eaton, IN next to her parents.

Godspeed, Nancy, until we meet again.

Lane Stanton, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ. Lane was born to Joseph and Mary Louise (Hennen) Bryant in the Republic of Panama on June 28, 1929. She and her sister, Val, spent their childhood in Balboa, Panama where her father and uncle worked on the Panama Canal. Her maternal grandmother, Mary Hennen, and her Aunt Pat lived nearby with her Uncle Dude. Many vacations were spent at her extended family’s home in Sea Girt, New Jersey where she had many fond childhood memories of climbing trees, collecting seashells on the beach and jumping waves in the ocean. When she was a teenager her family moved permanently to Stockton, California. After high school Lane went on to attend Stanford University in Palo Alto, California and receive her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. While attending Stanford, Lane met a young Naval seaman, Harry Stanton; they were married in May 1953. Lane and Harry were happily married for 62 years. They spent the first 19 years of their marriage in Michigan, before moving to Arizona in 1972, together they reared 4 children. Lane loved spending time with children. Before her own children were born she worked for Children’s Welfare Social Services in Detroit and later in life she enjoyed working at Early Years Montessori preschool. After she and Harry retired and moved to Flagstaff, they would still drive weekly to Phoenix Children’s Hospital to spend the day volunteering.

Her family was Lane’s greatest joy and her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was the one she cherished most. Lane is preceded in death by her husband, Harry, son, David and granddaughter, Virginia. She leaves behind her sister, Valeria Bell,; 3 children, Robin Stanton, Kathi Olmstead (Mark) and Tim Stanton; 10 grandchildren, Joseph, Lewis and Kyle Stanton, Stephen (Celeste) and Andrew (Natalie) Olmstead, Katy (Matt) and Hope Stanton, and Paul, Jamie and Titus Stanton; and 7 great grandchildren, Asher, Aria, Eden, Jordyn, Abel, Andrew Jr. and Miles. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 22 at 6:00p at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers donations to Phoenix Children’s Hospital (https://phoenixchildrens.org/ways-help/make-donation) are suggested.

Mason Alexander Rugel, 17, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mason led a very happy life full of adventures with his family and friends. He loved his family and friends dearly. He loved going to Hawaii with his family and visiting the beaches in California. He loved playing X-box, drinking Dr. Pepper and his dog Rocky. He enjoyed spending time with his closest friends and just simply hanging out playing video games.

Mason is a recent graduate of Dobson High School. He is survived by his parents, George and LeeAnne Rugel, sister Meghan Rugel; grandmother Carol Rugel (John Rugel, deceased); grandparents Norm and Katie Peercy, grandparents Bob and Diane Arrigan; including great aunt, Connie Macy, aunts and uncles, Noel Peercy, Cat (Dave) Thomas, John (Susan) Rugel, Larry (Maryann) Rugel, Rob (Laura) Rugel, Dana (Roberto) Alvarado, Dorothy (Tim) Wolden, Kolleen (Matt) Trigg and many cousins, extended family, and lifetime friends.

Mason is forever loved and will be dearly missed. Services will be Saturday, 6/19/2021 from 11am-1pm at Bunker Family Funeral Home, garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. For more information, please visit www.bunkerfuneral.com.

Maria passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021 In Chandler AZ

Her life’s work was in various positions most notably in Reflexology.  She was also a telemarketer.

Maria is survived by her children Richard Sermeno, Raquel Winters, Brianna Pierce, Savannah Pierce, and  10 ten grandchildren.  She also has many cousins, friends who loved her dearly.   Her legacy will continue through all her grandchildren.

She loved helping care for her grandchildren, riding her bike and sometimes the casinos.

Our Maria will be sorely missed by all who loved her.

Frederick Alan Willyerd

October 16, 1948 – June 8, 2021

On June 8, 2021, Frederick Alan Willyerd decided to go for an extended visit to his father and first born daughter, Keri Linn Willyerd. He died at his home in Mesa, Arizona with his family and friends around him.

He was born on October 16, 1948 to Frederick Archibald Willyerd and Joyce Lucille Sorensen in Douglas, Arizona. Though his mother had hoped for a little girl, she took her brand new baby boy home in a shoebox.

Growing up in San Mateo, California, Fred graduated from high school in 1967. Then he attended the College of San Mateo for a short period before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Northern States Mission. He served faithfully for 2 years. After returning home he attended Brigham Young University.

At Brigham Young University he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Youth Leadership with an emphasis on Scouting. During his college years, he met his sweetheart, Nancy Darlene Smith and married her in the Salt Lake Temple on August 24, 1973.

Together for 47 years, they raised four children: Stephen Pereira, F. Anthony Willyerd, Jonathan Willyerd and Crystal Willyerd Dalene. Fred and Nancy kindly opened their home to other children as well, including their two oldest grandchildren Preston and Greg Pereira. During his lifetime, Fred welcomed 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

To support his family, Fred took his degree from BYU and started a career with the Boy Scouts of America. He loved helping young men at Summer camp, and brought his family along nearly every year. After 11 years in Scouting, Fred and Nancy took their family to Arizona where he changed  his career to Juvenile Probation Officer for Maricopa County. He retired from Juvenile Probation after 26 years.

Fred earned the rank of First Class in the Scouting program; and he encouraged every young man he could, including his own sons, to earn their Eagle Scout.

Throughout his short 72 years on Earth, Fred showed his love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ as he taught his children. During his career, Fred served a mission with the Arizona Mesa Mission. After retirement he served two more missions with the Record Operation Center for FamilySearch. He frequently showed his Christlike love to all he met. As we remember Fred, let us honor him by following his example and loving one another.

To honor his life a viewing will be held at the Bunker Family Funeral and Cremations, University Chapel on Wednesday June 16, from 6-8pm. The funeral will be held at 10am on Thursday June 17, at 2228 East Brown Road in Mesa, Arizona with a short viewing before that at 9am. Those unable to attend the funeral may watch it live through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iGxwVwzfgI

Amy Lorraine Otto, age 52 of Apache Junction passed away on Tuesday June 8th, 2021. Amy spent the last couple of weeks being surrounded by love and family.

She was born on January 19th, 1969 at Williams Air Force Base, daughter of Fred and Anne Conway. Amy attended Mountain View High School graduation class of 1987.

Amy was known for her fun personality and free spirit.  She always offered a fun-loving environment for her kids and all their friends who loved to hang out at their house… everyone felt welcomed and part of the family. Amy was creative and crafty, making homemade gifts for family and friends was something she loved to do to make others feel special.  Amy had a talent for sandblasting, painting, and restoring old vehicles, not only was this her occupation, but something she loved and took great pride in. She was an avid rock’n’roll fan and enjoyed many concerts over the years. Amy was known for her big heart and love for her kids and grandkids, who fondly called her Mimi.

Amy is survived by her children Tyler (Sabrina) Otto, Teri Otto, Walker Otto, and Jesse Ashworth; grandchildren Mason and Autumn Otto; parents Fred and Anne Conway; sisters Kaci (Steve) McCracken, Missie (Bob Schultz) Conway; brother Ian (Sarah) Conway; nephews Zane and Gage McCracken, Alex Ausmus and Patrick Conway.

Per her request, no service will be held. Amy asked her children to spread her ashes across the Superstition Mountains, a place she and her children loved.

Amy will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Richard B. Harmon, 92, a native of Mesa who never left, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021.  He enjoyed a long and happy life filled with family, friends and numerous activities, both in the outdoors (hunting, camping, four-wheeling, flying and driving around the country) and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born on January 6, 1929 and graduated from Mesa High School in 1946. Upon graduation he followed his father into the Movie Projectionist field, where he spent the next 35 years running the movie projectors at the Mesa, Nile, Azteca, Bethany West and University Twin Theaters as well as the Pioneer Drive-in. In 1980 he changed careers and spent the next 14 years as the Facilities Manager at Rhodes Junior High in Mesa until he retired in 1994.  Then, along with his wife Dorothy, brother Eddie and his wife Kay, the Harmons enjoyed driving to and visiting every state in the union except Hawaii, including three drives to Alaska.

In 1950 he married Dorothy Joy Taylor of Safford, AZ and they spent the next 67 years together before her passing in 2017.  They were the proud parents of two children- son Richard B. Harmon, Jr (Sherry Kanaga) of Mesa and daughter Jacquelynn Jean Stewart (Dawson), also of Mesa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Borden Ruke Harmon and Verna Rhea Menhennet Harmon, as well as all four of his siblings- Marjorie, Jeannette, Edward and John Pat. He is survived by both of his children, 10 grandchildren- Tawna Lynn Mower (Nathan) of Mesa, Taya Lee Goodwin of San Tan Valley, Ali Miquel Lawson (Jeremy) of Queen Creek, Summer Joy Armstrong of Mesa, Richard B. Harmon III (Stacie) of Gilbert, Spencer W. Stewart (Jenifer) of Queen Creek, Tanner J. Stewart (Mandy) of Queen Creek, Jade Vernae Jarvis (Jeff) of Pima, Robert S. Harmon of Mesa, and Steffani Dawn Chamberlain (Dennis) of Queen Creek; 35 great-grandchildren- Faith and Chance Mower; Kaitlin Solari; Daron, Lauren and Emyrson Goodwin; Madison Phelps; Jordyn, Taylor and Rylee Talerico; Megan Medina, Austin, Rylan and Carson Harmon; Jaxon, Ryker and Aden Jarvis; Jake (Bailey), Caleb, Noah and Zach Lawson; Wyatt, Paydon, Kyler and Jaycee Stewart; Grandon, Braden and Tyson Stewart; and Chloe, Kaci, Cami, Kaylie,  Kenzie, Kelsey and Kinley Chamberlain; and one great-great-granddaughter- Sophia Solari.

A Viewing will be held from 6 – 8 pm this Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center at 1010 S. Recker Rd in Gilbert.  Funeral Services will be held at 9 am this Saturday, June 19^th, at the same building. Interment will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Lemos, Regina Rose Wilson, 63, passed away on June 6, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ.
She was loved and comforted in her last moments on earth.
Regina, known to many as Gina, was born in Pekin, IL on April 22, 1958 to Rienettie
Rose Turnpaugh Martin and Herbert Wilson. Her father, Herbert Wilson, would pass
away when Gina was a young girl. She would be raised by her mother and her step-father,
Roland Martin, who helped raise her as his own.
During her childhood she would move to Tempe, AZ with her family. After marriage,
she would move to Mesa, AZ and establish her life there.
Gina was a very tenderhearted soul and proved she was capable
of the most difficult circumstances a mother could endure. Her life would include a
daughter and two sons. Patrick, her first son, would have a very short life here on
earth but would be preparing a place for his Mom and his brother. Gina would have
a second son, Justin, who was born with multiple health issues. She tended to his every
need and was his advocate his entire life due to his mental and physical handicaps.
Caring for Justin was a 24/7 job and she did it without complaint and with an
abundance of love. Gina sacrificed her life to make the world a better place for Justin.
He lived to be twenty one years old, this was 100% due to her devotion in caring for
him.
She lived life not wanting or needing much but strived to serve others. She was a quiet
person who would not stand out in a room. She was a true and genuine friend. She was easy to
joke with. She always wanted to be a better baker. She loved to craft. She always wanted to learn
new hobbies. She loved to read and enjoyed growing her library. Although she
already had her hands full, she would make sure the front yard was perfectly mowed,
watered and her rose bushes were always perfectly trimmed.
On a daily basis you could and a cold Pepsi with a bendy straw in her hand or near her at all
times. Most times there was a dish with M&M’s on the end table. It could be in a holiday
M&M dish or just a cute bowl. Her home was her sanctuary and she made sure to
keep it comfortable and clean for any visitors who may have stopped by. If you were
fortunate enough to have known Gina on a personal level, you earned her trust
and were able to understand what a true friend is.
Regina is preceded in death by her parents, her son Patrick and her son Justin.
Regina is survived by her daughter, Rachael Rose Ridley, son-in-law, Mark Ridley and her grandchildren,
Eliza, Alan, Rhiannon Rose and Layne.
She will always be remembered for the amazing person she was.
Forever remembered, always loved and greatly missed.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N.
Center St., Mesa, AZ. If you would like to send a memory of Gina or would like to
contact her family, please send it to ridleyfamilymail@gmail.com thank you.

Adelle Nanette “Nan” Fielitz

Nan Fielitz, age 65 passed away peacefully June 8, 2021 due to complications of cancer. She was born December 3, 1955 in Bell Gardens, California to George and Fae Carlson. Nan married the love of her life, and best friend Lorne Fielitz, in February of 2003 and lived in Batavia Illinois. Nan and her husband Lorne decided to move to the Southwest and presided in Phoenix Arizona.

Nan was a living example of the Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”

Nan is survived by her husband Lorne Fielitz, her son Jacob Andrew Glenn Stringer, and her sister Sandra Stolt, her husband Douglas and their two Children, Alissa, and Nicholas. All of these she loved and touched deeply. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Fae Webster, her father George Carlson, her brothers, Charles W. Casey III, and Joseph M. Casey.

Nan Loved the sunshine, warm weather, and the comfort of the Caribbean. She loved her pets and spoiled them with love and affection. She had the gift of hospitality and welcome family and friends into her home with open arms, always making them feel special and loved.

Nan was loved by many who she touched their hearts. She will be missed.

Pamela Sue Stapley, 57, passed away on May 31 2021 in Surprise, AZ. She lived a life full of family and friends. She loved to read a good book, and had a passion for crochet. She loved making blankets for her family.

She is Survived by her husband Randall; their 5 children Kathy, Kim, Lyda, Sam and Randy;3 sons in law Shawn, Mike and Brandon; as well as  8 grandchildren Cayden, Josh, Emma, Melody, Sadie, Shelby, Luc and Molly.

Funeral services will be on Saturday June 12th at noon. The services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints building located at 1005 N Voyager Drive Gilbert, AZ 85234. Services will also be available though Zoom for those out of state or unable to make it in person. Please contact the family for the details.

** Please hover over the link here to see the broadcast that  will begin at 11:00 a.m. The link is: https://zoom.us/j/6545463337?pwd=SkxNeUovT0UzRDJMdElzQUx3SnViZz09 Meeting ID: 654 546 3337     Passcode: 620363

Jeffrey Cook Selover, 35, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly from unknown causes on June 7, 2021.

He was born on June 30, 1985 in Farmington, New Mexico and adopted by Robert and Janelle Selover of Mesa, Arizona. He was soon joined by his sisters Holly and Heidi. Jeff attended Emerson Elementary, Carson Junior High and graduated from Westwood High School.  He participated in Cub and Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He also enjoyed participating in football, golf and tennis at school.

Jeff worked as a lifeguard at Sun Splash, at UPS, and also worked security for the Cubs and for the Suns. One of his favorite things to do was attend Spring Training and Fall Ball games. After one of the Cubs games he brought home a wonderful girl who would later become his wife. He married Ada Jolene Swain on September 25, 2009. They welcomed 3 children into their family – Marley, Hendrix and Rory. Jeff shared his love of Lego building, Spring Training games, Play Station and Nintendo Switch games with his kids. He loved watching them learn new things at school, perform in singing and dancing programs, playing volleyball, soccer and baseball and going on little adventures. He also collected matchbox cars, baseballs, autographs and bobble-head figures.

Jeff was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one of the things that brought him much happiness was being sealed to his wife and children in the Gilbert Temple on June 14, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Jolene and their three children – Marley, Hendrix and Rory. Jeff is also survived by his parents, Bob and Jan Selover and sisters – Holly Reed (Sam) and nephew, Jacob, and Heidi Selover (Clint). Jeff is preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen Charles and Mary Ella (Page) Griffin and Willfield Radcliffe and Lila Matilda (McQuillin) Selover.

Visitation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Westwood Building, 848 North Westwood, Mesa, Arizona 85201 on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Dedication of the grave will be at a later date by Bob Selover.

Bonnie Jeanne Reaves Taylor, 84, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born May 10, 1937 to Bernard Jackson Reaves and Margaret Jane Cardon in Tucson, Arizona.  She grew up in El Paso, Texas where she attended Austin High School.  She went on from there to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from BYU and taught second grade for several years.  On September 11, 1957, Bonnie married her childhood friend, Robert Lloyd Taylor, in the Mesa Arizona Temple, and they were fortunate to have celebrated over 63 years together.  After moving around to a few different places while Robert worked his way through dental school and military service, they settled in Tempe to raise their four children, Kathleen Jeannette Taylor Banister (Christian), David Alan Taylor, Michelle Taylor Bailey (Curt) and Michael Lloyd Taylor (Michelle).  After the kids were raised, they retired to Gilbert, Arizona.

Bonnie led an active life filled with family and friends and didn’t mind the occasional spotlight.  She was the lead majorette at her high school.  At BYU, she was a Cougarette and sang in the BYU Opera Workshop Chorus.  Later, she performed with the Sweet Adelines singing group.  She was a good cook and never shied away from a “useful gadget” on QVC.  She loved making enchiladas and Texas sheet cake and passed this love on to her kids and grandkids.  She faithfully served in many church callings including a fulltime mission in Palmyra, New York with her eternal companion.

Bonnie loved traveling all over the world.  She visited Germany, England, Hawaii, and eventually took her dream trip to Israel.  She also loved their family trips to Lake Powell and the beaches of California.  Robert and Bonnie loved cruising and taking trips to New England.

Bonnie especially loved spending time with her nine grandchildren, Max Banister and Anika Banister (Kathleen); Amanda Taylor (David); Kayla MacNeille, Taylor Bailey, and Tori Clouse (Michelle); Emily Udall, Macy Taylor, and Avery Taylor (Michael); and her two great-grandchildren, Cannon and Bailee MacNeille.  Without question, her favorite thing to do with this cast of characters was to watch them perform Must Be Santa each year at the family Christmas party.  The kids always complained but she knew they loved it!

We love her, and she will be sorely missed, but we are happy for her reunion with her parents and those others who preceded her.

There will be a viewing held on Friday, June 11, 2021, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church building at 3572 E Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85234.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, June 12, at the same church building, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00am.  Interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery.  The family is grateful for the reverence and respect that Bunker Family Funerals has had for Bonnie in their care.  Flowers are welcome and may be sent to their Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona 85201.  If you would rather make a donation, please do so to a charity or organization of your choosing in her behalf.

Patricia Frances Vincent returned to the open arms of her beloved Savior on June 2, 2021. She was 67 years old.

Born to Walter and Louise Parzych in Clinton, Massachusetts on November 10, 1953, Pattie was the embodiment of light, love, and kindness from the very beginning. She grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with her older sister Constance Bilodeau and younger brother Walter Parzych. She enjoyed reading, visiting the Boston Children’s Museum, and Old Sturbridge Village.

Pattie cultivated a lifelong passion for learning and had a profound influence as a teacher of hundreds of young children. She graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School in 1971, and went on to study Elementary Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in 1976. After graduating, she became a Registered Nurse in Worcester. Later on, Pattie returned to study Elementary Education, earning her Master’s Degree from Northern Arizona in 2002. She was a proud member of Delta Kappa Gamma, promoting professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Pattie dedicated over 20 years of her life as a nurse and over 20 years of her life as an elementary school teacher, proving to be an angel to countless others. Pattie loved teaching kindergarten–it was her dream job. When she was a kid, she would set up dolls, pretending to be their teacher. She retired from Mesa Public Schools in 2019.

In her 20s, Pattie joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a few years later in 1979 she met her sweetheart Jerry Vincent at a church activity on Cape Cod. They married on June 7, 1980 and were sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington D.C. Temple.

Pattie loved her family (her boys and her grandkids), visiting museums, jellybeans, attending plays and concerts, going to Delta Kappa Gamma conventions, teaching kindergarten, shopping at Kohl’s and Barnes & Noble, travelling to Paris, the color purple, and the beach was her happy place.

While there was so much that brought Pattie joy, Pattie loved being a mother. She put her heart and life into raising three stalwart sons: David, Christopher, and Ryan.

Pattie leaves her print on many and is survived by her husband Jerry, sons, David (wife Lindsay), Christopher (wife Whitney), Ryan, grandkids Ryker, Ledger, Mack, Hank, River, brother Walter, niece Melissa Bilodeau, nephew Eddie Bilodeau, and stepdaughters Donna Vincent-Smith and Wendi Nasser (husband Waleed). She is preceded in death by her mother, father, in-laws, sister, and stepson Michael.

We are so blessed to have known and loved Pattie.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, June 9^th, at the Des Moines Chapel at 2835 E. Des Moines Mesa, AZ 85213.  Interment will follow the services at Gilbert Memorial Park at 2100 E. Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297.

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Ronald Eugene Smith (68) of Mesa, Arizona on May 30^th, 2021.  Born January 6^th, 1953, in Orange, California, he lived the first 65 years of his life in his beloved Orange County.  Predeceased by his parents, Rex and Lorraine Smith, Ron is survived by his sister, Pamela Morrison of Mesa, Arizona, nephew, Jeffery Nadeau and his wife, Sarah, of Peoria, Arizona, nephew, Timothy Nadeau of Phoenix, Arizona, grandnephew, Austin Nadeau, grandnieces, Chris and Molly Garrett, many cousins, and friends.

Ron never met a stranger.   A lifelong thinker and learner, he enjoyed staying current on technology and world events.  An avid guitar player, he loved “Open Mic” nights performing with his dear friends in Orange County and just hanging out.  In his youth, he was an avid scuba diver, snow skier, and hiker.  He also loved to travel the world with family and friends.

His life’s work was in the technology sector where he most recently worked for Oracle Corporation as a Product Strategist.  Retiring in 2017, he moved to Mesa, Arizona in late 2018 to be closer to family.

Ron will be deeply missed.  His generosity, happy spirit, words of encouragement, and the comfort his presence brought to his family and friends will never be forgotten. Until we meet again.

A celebration of Ron’s life is being planned for later this summer and he will be interred at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, California.  Arrangements are being handled by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation of Mesa, Arizona.

Ann Eagleburger (Burnett) of Mesa, Arizona, was born on March 26, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She spent her childhood years in Waldron, Arkansas. She later moved to Escondido, California where she attended Escondido High School and was voted Homecoming Queen. She attended the College of North Texas University and the Northern Arizona University (then Arizona State Teachers College) where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta and voted Snow Queen of Sigma Chi. There she met her husband David Gammon Eagleburger. Ann and Dave were married for over 50 years until his passing on December 27, 2018.

Ann taught Kindergarten at Mesa Public Schools for 25 years until she retired to take care of her mother. She was a member of Mahnah Club and PEO as well as many other local organizations. Ann was a loved and cherished daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.

She is survived by sons, Matthew and his wife, Megan and their two sons, Jack and Craig, Casey and his wife, Nicolle and their two sons, Buck and Mack. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Henderson, step-father Leming Henderson, father James (JL) Burnett,  step-mother, Dorothy (Dot) Burnett, brother Hugh David Burnett, husband, David Eagleburger and her beloved dogs, Frank, Fred, Bob, Lulu, and Gracie.

Ann adored her friends and family, and was available for anyone that needed to talk. We are all going to miss her smile, encouraging words, and optimism. She wanted everyone to know that she led a full life and cherished her time with all of you. She is on the other side enjoying laughter, her dogs, lunch with friends, being with her Arkansas and Texas family, and dancing with Dave.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E. Flower Street, Building #2, Phoenix, AZ 85014. An open house will be held in her honor from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Please contact the family for the location.