All Obituaries

Set Aside Prayer God, please help me set aside everything I think I know about myself, my addiction, the steps, the fellowship and especially you; for an open mind and a new experience with myself, my addictions, the steps, the fellowship and especially You. Amen "My mother was a shining beacon of light anytime she entered a room. She filled everyone she ran into with happiness and joy. Her demons didn’t define who she was but those who were close knew of them. She was never...

Brian Earl Black is loved and remembered by his large family and many friends. Born in July of 1986, a sweet little boy with a disability, Brian grew to manhood determined to overcome obstacles and improve not only his own life but the lives of those around him. His Dad clearly remembers Brian often sitting on the front steps at home waiting for his Dad to come home from work, welcoming him with that sweet smile of joy that Brian had. Growing up, Brian enjoyed the family camping along wild...

George S. Eidson George Eidson, 78, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley on January 4, 2019. Born June 23, 1940 in Fort Smith, Ar., his family moved to Arizona when he was only one week old. George spent most of his working career with Chambers Moving and Storage Co., he was instrumental in many operations of the company before his retirement. George also spent his free time chasing his passion for the outdoors by hunting and fishing the state of Arizona. He was a Husband,...

Roger Parker Sr., (AKA) Podge, born March 16, 1949 to Elzia Landford Parker and Lorraine Loar, in Columbus Ohio.  Podge was preceded in death by his two brothers Ronald and Larry Parker and is survived by his brother Tom Sheridan, his two sons Roger Parker Jr. and Brian Parker (daughter-in-law Theresa Parker) and three grandchildren Amanda Parker, Michele Parker and Reis Parker. Podge enjoyed refurnishing furniture, working and racing cars.  He was always a helping hand...

Joann Kinne passed away on December 22, 2018, under Hospice Care in Tempe, AZ, surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 1, 1936 to Alfred and Luella Schadendorf in Ledyard, Iowa and graduated from Lone Rock High School. Joann transcribed for the blind and helped with the development of what we now call Exceptional Opportunities, which is a residence for the developmentally disabled. She was always willing to lend a hand to a worthy cause. She was active in all church functions and...

Scott Bruhnsen passed away at home on December 6, 2018.  Born July 6, 1965 in Detroit, Michigan.  Scott graduated from Micigan State University.  Scott was a Business Program Analyst working for  Michigan Dept of Mental Health, POS Systems in Phoenix, Severn Trent Systems, Hospice of the Valley and private contracting.  He is survived by two sons, Kevin (Logan) Marshall and William Studzinski of Arizona; two grandsons Leo and Lyte of Arizona; sisters Holly Hussain...

Cody Lee Koerner passed away at the age of 19 years on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 after a life long battle with an ultra-rare disease known as Snyder-Robinson Syndrome.  His resilience to adversity strengthened others in ways that no one could have imagined.  Those closest to him saw his unique personality radiate joy into the lives of others.   He spoke in ways most could not hear.  He expressed himself in a manner many could not see.  He loved in ways most...

They say God’s time is the best, but you have to believe that God’s plan is the best also.  Never early, never late – Always on time. Fofoaivaoese P. Ioane passed away on the early morning of December 1, 2018, at the age of 62.  Fofoa was born on October 25, 1956 in American Samoa to Pa’ulaau Ioane and Poulima Velega Ioane.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Fili, and sisters Nu’u and Afi.  Fofoa is survived by her...

July 15, 1956 - December 1, 2018 (Age 62) Abu T. Shaharier, PhD, was tragically taken from his family, friends and colleagues in a terrible automobile accident on December 1, 2018. He was known as Dr. Abu, which was the nickname given to him by the thousands of information technology and other professionals who took his classes at Arizona State University and University of Phoenix. Born in Comilla, Bangladesh on July 15, 1956 to Tofazzal Hossain and Momtaz Begum, Dr. Abu was the fourth of...