All Obituaries

Darrel James Burns, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ.  Darrel was born on February 25, 1935 in Murray, Utah, to Kenneth Leo Burns and Ezna Thompson Burns Greene.  He married Jeanette Clark in the Salt Lake Temple on December 18, 1961.  He was blessed with many talents, one of which was storytelling.  People were fascinated by the details he could remember and tell about his...

Bambi Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday April 1st, 2018 in Tempe, AZ. She was born on February 14th, 1980 in Palm Springs, CA, proceeding in the death of her parents: Willard L. Smith and Tonyia C. Nichols. Her siblings are Brandy Keasling of Conway, AR, Samantha Smith of Rogers, AR, and Subrina Smith of Denver, CO. She grew up in Northwest Arkansas and moved to Mesa, AZ, with her companion of 16 years: Aaron Jackson. She was...

Manny was born on February 21st, 1939 in Chandler, Arizona to Cay Gonzales and Edwarda Medina. Manny died with dignity and returned to God on March 9th, 2018.  Manny was preceded in death by his loving wife Olivia Gonzales. His generous spirit will live on in the hearts of his daughter, Carla Spector; his grandson Ezra Spector; his brother John Estrada and many other relatives and friends. Manny served his country through the National Guard and US Navy aboard the USS Midway....

Sondra “Sandi” Lee Rodie, 76, passed away in Gilbert, AZ on February 7, 2018.  She was born on May 1, 1941 in Akron, OH.  Sandi was the daughter of Dorothy and Harry Swanson.   She was raised in Southern California and later lived in Japan, Prescott and Phoenix.  Sandi was a registered nurse with Hospice of Arizona, having obtained nursing degrees from Yavapai College and University of Phoenix.  During her later years she served as an...

Reed, Robert C, age 59 of Phoenix,AZ passed away unexpectedly on Jan 19,2018 in his residence. He was the beloved son of the late Carol J Reed,(Birmingham AL.) and the late James E Reed,(Denver,CO);  as well as caring brother to the late James E Reed Jr,(Birmingham,AL). Robert is also survived by loving family members in Southeastern Wisconsin and Lake County Illinois; and his best friend Craig Workinger ( Spring Grove, Illinois). As a graduate of the Chicago City Colleges,...

Jamyle Otis Bell, born February 12, 1980 to the union of Janet Mercedes Massenberg Jackson whom preceded him in death and Otis Bell in Glendale Arizona.  Jamyle was one of three siblings. Karl Whitner and Esperanza Catalina (DeDe) Jackson.   Jamyle was educated within the Glendale Public School District, whereupon he excelled in sports & academics. One could say Jamyle had the Midas Touch.  Everything he touched turned to gold. Early in his life he...

Julio A. Banda Julio was born on December 19, 1950 in Safford, AZ., to Juan and Dionicia Banda. He was a brother to Munuel Banda, Martha Ceja, Margie Campa, Abelina Banda, Selia Brown, and Grace Wheeler.  He lived in Page, AZ., before settling in Guadalupe, AZ.  After being mesmerized, by the beautiful Rebecca, making her Mrs. Banda and having four amazing children, his two sons Julio Banda Jr., Jaime J. Banda; his two daughters Julia Batt and Jessica M....

Mark Henry Lavoie passed away on November 20th at the age of 62. He is survived by his eldest sister Theresa Getz and her children Julie Getz, Heather Ward, and Amielynn Harper. Julie Getz’s children Jordan and Taylor Marks.  Heather Ward’s children Ryan and Kate. His youngest sister Mary LaVoie-Lanoue and her daughter Veronica. His brothers George, Thomas, and Chris LaVoie. Services are going to be held at 1:00PM on Thursday December 14th at the Veterans’ Memorial...

Swierski, Robert 68 of Tempe, passed away on July 6, 2017. Robert Paul Swierski, born August 28, 1948 in East Chicago, Indiana, left this earth on July 6, 2017. He moved to Arizona in 1959, where he lived in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe. He was an alumnus of Coronado High School, and earned a Master's degree from ASU. After serving as a medic in Vietnam, and an EMT in Mesa, Robert worked for various technology companies before retiring from Intel Corporation. In recent...

Captain William Henry Marron (USMC retired), "Bill" of Sun Lakes, Arizona went to live with the Lord on November 6, 2017 at the age of 71. He was born on September 6, 1946 to Mary Grace Lane in Pittsburgh, PA. Bill spent his childhood in Anchorage, Alaska and Lubbock, Texas. He always told stories about when he handed out newspapers as a kid when Alaska became the 49th state in 1959. Bill graduated from Friendship High School and Pepperdine University earning a...