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Walter Wayne Pickens, born October 9, 1928, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2013. There to meet him was his wife: Lavona (Lee) Pickens. Left to carry on his traditions are his wife: Virginia Dobbins Pickens; two sons: Michael W. Pickens and Keith E. (Kathy) Pickens. His legacy will be continued through his 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a Union Carpenter for 30 years, worked at Mesa Schools as a Carpenter for 18 years, then retired. He loved to go hunting, fishing and work on cars with his boys. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205. Funeral Services are 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church, 3810 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona 85205.

Audrey E. Winkelmann, 94, passed peacefully Tuesday September 17, 2013. She enraptured everyone she met with her shining personality and wit. She is a friend to all young and old and will be lovingly missed. Audrey is survived by two children; Robert, and Marianne with husband Edward. Her legacy will be continued through her three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. In lieu of services, a private family gathering to celebrate her life will be held. Instead of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Hospice of the Valley.

Eddie Wax was born February 22, 1933 in Arkansas and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his sister Elnora Person, his brother Deb Wax, 3 sons, Danny (Pat), Rickie and Joey Wax, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ.

William “Bill” Geiger, 78, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2013, in Mesa, Arizona. Bill lived a happy and active life RVing with his wife, Blossom of 57 years. He loved traveling, meeting new people and making lasting friendships. Throughout his life he proudly served in the US Air Force for 22 years. His legacy is carried on by his son, Mark and daughter, Stacy, along with 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Friday, September 20th at 12:30 PM, at National Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity which helps veterans, animals or children in Bill’s name are suggested. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Jacob Tyler Fleener, 30 passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2013. Jacob lived an energetic life full of laughter and love. He is survived by his parents, Don and Carlene Weberg, loving girlfriend Sara, three sisters – Amy, Carley and Nikki and his best friend and brother, Brad. He is also survived by his beautiful daughter Abigayle, loving Nana, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jacob was loved by all and will be missed greatly! Visitation is Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 85201. Funeral services are Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the Gilbert Fourth Ward, 1150 N. Lindsay Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234 (Corner of Lindsay and Houston).

Darlene Morago, 75, born in Ajo, AZ on Jan. 20, 1938, died on Sept. 11, 2013 in Gilbert, AZ. The daughter of Julio and Rebecca Mota, Darlene graduated from high school in Ajo in 1956. She was married to Burdette B. Morago of Sacaton and raised four children on the Gila River Indian Reservation. She worked for 30 years for the Sacaton Public School District as secretary to the superintendent and to the Board of Education. A kind a generous woman, Darlene was devoted to her family. An expert seamstress, great cook and homemaker, she was beloved by her family and friends. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chandler and was a member of the church’s altar society. She is survived by her children, Sheila Morago of Oklahoma City, OK, Gregory Morago of Houston, TX, Michael Morago of Casa Grande, and Debra Morago of Chandler; and her siblings Gloria Robles of Ajo, Ruth Mota of Chandler, and Daniel Mota of Tucson. Her brother, Robert Mota predeceased her. She also leaves grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services and visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Burial Mass will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014, are suggested.

Guymon, Wm “Bill” R. Jr, 80 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on September 6, 2013. Bill was born on April 7, 1933 to Wm R. and Nelda Guymon in Mapleton, UT. When Bill was eight years old the family moved to Gilbert, AZ. Bill had a strong belief in his faith and a deep compassion for others. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as an elder and also served in the Arizona Temple. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Wm R. & Nelda Guymon, a sister, Colleen Arnow and his daughter, Linda Burgener. Survived by his beloved wife, Bernadine; six children; Nelda Mann (Don), Reed Guymon (Terri), Joan Stegall (Mel), Susan Monzingo (Randal), Janet Guymon, and Shelly Oneal; three sisters, Mae Guymon, Donna Watson and Doris Francom; nineteen grandchildren, thirty five great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bunkers University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85213. Services will be held at the LDS Church on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 am, 235 W. 10th Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Interment to follow at Mesa City Cemetery,1212 N. Center St, Mesa, AZ, 85201.

Brenner, Margaret L. Perry (Peterson) Born October 7, 1918. Died September 10, 2013. Margaret was born in Warsaw, IN and moved to Tucson, AZ at the age 18 where she was employed as a nurse to care for a patient in need of a dry climate. She later moved to Mesa where she met and married into an Arizona pioneer family. Margaret, along with her husband, owned and operated George L. Peterson Water Well Drilling and together put down most of the water wells in the valley, some of which are Mesa Country Club, Rendezvous swimming pool, Buckhorn Mineral Baths and many others which are still producing water today. In her later years she married Harold F. Brenner and together they provided service to family, friends and church, both serving in the Mesa Arizona Temple for many years. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Harold, daughter Jeanne (Peterson) Rhoden, son Paul Peterson and granddaughter Margaret Lindsey Bergeson. She is survived by her son Peter L. Peterson, daughter Linda (Peterson) Bergeson, 14 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A viewing will take place Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at 9 AM, preceded by a visitation at 8 AM, also at Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Mamie Ruth Ponds, 78, passed away August 27, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Visitation is Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services are Friday, September 13, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 56 S. Robson, Mesa.

John Paul Horne, 39, passed away September 4, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born January 14th, 1974 in Mesa to John Franklin Horne and Darlene Horne. John served a full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Philadelphia mission, sharing his strong testimony with many. John’s testimony was felt by all those who knew him. John was married to Talena Miller on April 11th 1996 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He is survived by his loving family and their four beautiful children: Dallas, Paytin, Chanler, and Jersi. There is nothing in this world that meant more to him than his children and their happiness. His joy in life was spending time with his children who he loved and adored. He will be remembered for his strong testimony of the gospel, his unconditional kindness and his huge heart. He had an incredible ability to make others feel loved. John was loved by all who knew him. His smile was contagious and he brought so much joy to his family and friends. We love you John! Till we meet again. Funeral services are Saturday September 7, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS church building located at 2618 N. Lindsay Rd. Mesa, AZ. 85213. Immediately following the services, the interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Donald “Danilo” Robert Masonich, 80, passed away September 1, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Funeral services are Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the LDS Mountain Shadows Ward, 6265 N. 82nd Street, Scottsdale, 85250. Interment is 3:30 PM at the Taylor Cemetery, Taylor, AZ.

Velma Langford Roberts, born August 12, 1916, at the age of 97 graciously passed away from this life on August 30, 2013 in Mesa, AZ, joining her beloved husband Homer G. Roberts and daughter Marilyn Anderson and others whom she loved and cherished, who preceded her in death. Using her many gifts, talents and abilities, the hours of selfless service cannot be estimated. She was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in every capacity where she was asked until her 96th year. She is survived by her loving children Glenda Horning, H. Gail Roberts (Anna Marie), Richard H. Roberts (Patricia), 28 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, 27 spouses that married into the family; sisters Verda Mitchell (William), Jocosa Lee (Ronald Kenne), brothers Ivins Langford (Maxine), James Langford (Donna) and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 85201. Funeral services are Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Chapel at 2152 E. Adobe St., Mesa 85213.

Anna T. Roselli, 93, passed away August 29, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services and burial will be in New York.

Ellen Schofield Robertson, 63 passed away August 19 in Layton Utah.She graduated from Mesa High in 1968, and attended Mesa Community College and ASU University. in 1970 she married Cory Rudd and had 5 beautiful daughters. Ellen was known for her encouraging words and heartfelt hugs and complete love of others. She was a faithful life long member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her 5 daughters, Staci (Reed) Gaddie, Christan (Chris) Strong, April (Shawn) Smith, Becky (Joe) Shope, and Cami (Eric) Davis, and was a loving ‘Gram’ to her 24 grandchildren, and her sisters, Kae Stokes, Dawne Newman, and Rosie Crum.There will be a viewing Aug 28 from 6-8 at Bunkers Garden Chapel 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, and services Thursday Aug 29, at the LDS Church 2228 E. Brown Rd Mesa at 11:00, visitation one hour prior.

Clinton Lee Chappell, 65, passed away on August 26, 2013, while surrounded by loved ones in his home in Plano, Texas. He was born in Harlingen, Texas, on September 21, 1947 to Henry Clinton and Emily May (Wheeless) Chappell, and was the elder of two children.

His childhood began in Texas, although he moved to Huntington Beach, California as a toddler. In his youth, the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he stayed through his high school and college years.

After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Clint met his future wife, Katherine Naylor, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 30, 1971. Clint and Kathe were married on February 5, 1972 and sealed for eternity one year later in the Mesa Arizona temple.

Together, Clint and Kathe lived in Arizona, Oregon, California, Virginia, and Texas, raising their five children, Misty, Tim, Mike, Chris, and Tiffany, from coast to coast. Ever the entrepreneur and inventor, Clint pursued a diverse and successful career ranging from real estate appraisal to creating, manufacturing, and selling his own electronics accessories. A tireless worker, he put himself through college as a church janitor. Post-graduation, he worked at Arizona Water Company, and shortly entered the real estate field, joining the family business, Naylor Realty, before forming his own firms, Appraisal Priority and Sales Service Company. He then established himself as a leader in the field of appraisal evaluation development, enjoying positions with firms including Bank of America, Fannie Mae, and Goldman Sachs.

Throughout adulthood, Clint was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He applied his talents to a variety of callings, including executive secretary, stake financial clerk, stake young men’s secretary, and youth Sunday School teacher. His most-loved positions were in the youth programs—he was blessed to begin and end his church service in support of the scouting program.

Clint always engaged in his hobbies with vigor and passion, fully involving himself in his current avocation. An avid outdoorsman, Clint was a waterskiing champion and loved snow skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, and whitewater rafting. He got his pilot’s license in his 30s and would fly his family around the Arizona landscape. He applied his mechanical engineering skills to excel at Pinewood Derby racing, scale remote control hydro boat racing, and scale modeling. From Arizona to Virginia, he was a gardener, always crafting elaborate watering systems and wildlife protection. He enjoyed building and fine-tuning his own high-performance engines, often working on the boats used for water skiing, and eventually designed and built a custom Opel GT with a Ford V8 engine. Clint always involved his children, passing along his skills to the next generation; auto repair, electrical wiring, plumbing, framing, furniture making, and more.

Clint’s greatest joy was found with his family; his legacy will be continued by his wife of 41 years, Katherine; his five children, Misty Selvidge, Timothy, Michael, Christopher, and Tiffany Harman; nine grandchildren, Cami, Cassie, Tyler, Carli, Saylie, Caylie, Makayla, Callie, and Audrey; and his sister, Frances.

Funeral services will be held at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, in Mesa, Arizona, on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Jeaniece Compton, 34, of Gilbert AZ died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, August 24, 2013. She was a happy, fun-loving person, full of life and energy, and loved by all who knew her. She worked at Compass bank for 11 years. She is survived by her husband, Robb Compton, and her sons, Ethan Compton, 12, and Andrew Compton, 7, of Gilbert, AZ. She is also survived by her grandparents, Bill and Jean Kern of Lakewood, CA, and her parents, Benny and Karen Graves of Florence, AZ. In addition, she is survived by her 3 brothers and 2 sisters and their spouses: Benjamin and Jennifer Graves of North Carolina, Rob and Melissa Graves Ferkovich of California, Cody and Shawndel Graves Mantor of Texas, Ryan and Lauren Graves of Utah, and Abraham and Meagan Graves of Arizona. She has 13 nieces and nephews as well as several aunts and uncles.

Visitation is Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 85201. Funeral services are Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Emerald Bay Ward, 1483 N. Driftwood Drive, Gilbert, 85234.