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Soledad Navarro Groehler, 54, of Mesa, Arizona was taken to be with her Savior in Heaven while at home on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 after a long and fiercely fought battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born in Masbate City, Masbate, Philippines on August 23, 1957 to Andres and Nonita Navarro. Soledad earned a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from Centro Escolar University in 1980. Soledad was a dentist in the Philippines until 1986 and was passionate about helping and caring for others, even going so far as to visit patients in rural areas who would not otherwise get to see a dentist. She was married in the fall of 1986 to Larry and emigrated to the United States to eventually settle down in Mesa, Arizona. They were blessed with a son, William, in 1988. Soledad became a CNA and provided care for nursing home patients throughout the East Valley of Arizona’s Phoenix metro area. After being divorced in 2001, she continued her work at nursing homes and caring for others.

Soledad was a very fun-loving person and had the love and respect of many relatives, extended family, and friends because of her passionate and caring nature. She loved to sing, dance, play guitar and piano, cook, travel, and watch Korean TV drama. She especially loved caring for and spending time with her son, traveling and vacationing around the world.

She was preceded in death by her father, Andres; grandmother Conception; sister Milagros; and aunts Budi and Naida.

Soledad was survived by her only son, William, and his father, Larry; her mother Nonita; her sisters Francisca, Nonita, Pilar, Imelda, and brother, Andres.

A viewing will be held from 4:30—6:30 P.M. with the funeral service at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, July 6th, 2012 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way in Mesa.

Wanda Bickford, 87, passed away June 29, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial services are Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, in Mesa.

Born in the midst of World War I and destined to be part of what journalist Tom Brokaw called the “Greatest Generation,

Kim Fenton Harris, 79, passed away peacefully in Gilbert, Arizona, on June 27, 2012. He was born September 6, 1932, in Linden, Arizona. As a young man, Kim enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country for four years. He later graduated from ASU with an MA in Education and spent the next 30 years teaching in the Tempe, Arizona’s school system. After retiring, he did many service activities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the church’s Employment Center and in the Family History Center in Mesa, Arizona. Kim and his wife Norma also served two foreign missions for the church. Their first mission was in Vientiane, Lao PDR, teaching English to the professors in the School of Architecture and Building and at the Medical Health School working with doctors and medical staff. Their second mission took them to Izmir, Turkey, performing humanitarian service to the Turkish people. In both missions he became known for his good humor, willingness to help others and desire to promote good will. Kim also had the opportunity to teach language arts in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was challenging, but he enjoyed the experience of working in the Dar el Fiker school for boys.

Kim’s surviving spouse is Norma Lois Harris. His surviving children are Russell, Gary, Gregory and Sherri. Kim has eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death are Walter Dodd Harris and Sarah Rebecca Crandell. Surviving brothers and sisters are Art Reidhead, June Nichols, Nadine Reidhead, Pearl Adair and Lawrence Harris.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located on 1050 W. Grove Parkway, Tempe, Arizona, 85283.

Erling Elgene Rasmussen died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his home in Mesa, AZ from a short battle with cancer. Born June 11, 1942 in Powers Lake, N.D., Erling was the youngest of four children of Herman and Gunda Rasmussen. Erling was a farmer and engineer who loved creating and completing projects. He earned many awards and patents and built almost everything in his life. He had an intense work ethic and there was no project he couldn’t figure out how to complete himself. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Rasmussen; two sons, Brian and Jason; one daughter, Bethany; and four grandchildren, Nash, Emily, Megan, and Kaitlyn. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 30th, 10:30am at Red Mountain United Methodist Church, 2936 N. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85213. Condolences and Memories may be offered for the family at www.bunkerfuneral.com. Flowers may be donated to the church.

Minnie Farr Stout, 93, passed away June 24, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born July 22, 1918 in Snowflake, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Leon, and her children Leon Stout and Idonna Miller. Those who remain to miss her are her daughters, Judy S Medinger, Terry Hall, Lavieta Henry, and Daylene Fowler. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading scriptures and religious texts. Visitation is Friday, June 29, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS Chapel, 977 E. Broadway Rd in Mesa, 85204. Burial will be Monday, July 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 85024.

Andrea Lewis Walker was born on June 19, 1985, in Hillsdale, Michigan. She lived in Lexington, KY, for 1 year and then St. Louis, MO, for 1 year. At age 2, she moved to Gilbert, Arizona. She attended Val Vista Lakes Elementary, Highland Jr. High, and graduated from Highland HS in 2002. She served in the AZ Army Nat. Guard. On April 6, 2010, she married the love of her life, Kevin Eugene Walker in Gilbert, son of Norman and Kathy Walker (Mesa, AZ). Andrea and Kevin were blessed with a beautiful son, Alexander Lewis Walker, on January 6, 2011. Sunday, June 24, 2012, she passed away suddenly in Chandler, AZ, having just celebrated her 27th birthday. She is survived by her husband Kevin and son Alex, four step-children, Shaylee, Jaden, Layton and Carson Walker, parents John and Katherine Lewis, siblings, David (Melissa and daughter Myah) Lewis, Jennifer Lewis and Brent Lewis, and grandparents Rodger and Helen Gunn. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the LDS Chapel at 1005 N. Voyager Dr., Gilbert, AZ. Viewing at 9:30 AM and funeral at 11:00 AM.

Jefferson Joseph Larson passed away peacefully on June 18, 2012, surrounded by family. He was 90 years old. Jeff was born on December 1, 1921, in Lakeside, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Augusta (“Gussie

Joseph H. Rauch Jr., 59, of Mesa, AZ, died June 15, 2012. Born April 11, 1953 in Newark, Ohio, Joe attended Coronado High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated employee of SRP for 36 years. Joe loved and adored his wife, Dollie, taking immense joy in their children. He considered his greatest accomplishment to be raising happy, successful and confident children and grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joe, and brother, Bill. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Dollie; 3 children, Bob (Janet) Rauch, Becki (Scott) Chapman, Bryan (Tonia) Rauch; 9 grandchildren, Brittany, Kelli, Brooke, Aubri, Dylan, Kaylee, Lily, Leah, & Brody; his mother, Betty Rauch; 3 brothers, Jim, Nick, & Dave, and many other beloved relatives. Visitation Wednesday, June 20, 6 – 8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201; 480.964.8686. Services Thursday, June 21, 10 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. McDonald, Mesa. Burial to follow at City of Mesa Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the 100 Club of Arizona through Arizona Federal Credit Union by calling 602.683.1000.

Richard (Rick) Alexander

Born February 14th 1963 – called home June 15th 2012

Born and raised in Colorado –Rick loved the outdoors – fishing the beaver damns, camping and exploring places like the mine in the mountains of Marble, Colorado. Though he was not much of a water man or cold temperature man; he was very warm-hearted and had a wonderful sense of humor.

After graduating in 1981 from Pomona High School, he attended the Colorado School of Mines and was awarded his Bachelors of Science Degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1986. Later, he received his Masters Degree in Material Science from Case Western Reserve University and his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

His career took him from making jet engine parts at Precision Cast Parts in Minerva, OH, to repairing jet engine parts at Chromalloy in Phoenix, AZ. He reached the height of his career as an Engineering Manager evolving new technology with computer chips at Intel Corp in Chandler, Arizona.

His life was filled with family and friends. He was an avid online computer gamer, and an extreme gun and sports car enthusiast. He was always an animal lover and all the animals loved him, no matter how much he tormented them.

He married his high school sweetheart, Amy Elwell in 1985 and remained married for 27 happy and wonderful years. They shared their life with two beautiful amazing daughters, who he was very proud of.

He is survived by his wife Amy Alexander, daughter, Krysta Alexander, daughter Alycia Reese and her husband Brandon, his parents, Dan and Alice Alexander of Colorado; sister, Deborah Troudt and her husband Mark of Colorado, mother and father In-Law Richard and Oreen Elwell of Colorado, brother- In-law Kerry Elwell of Colorado; sister and brother in-law, Wes and Luanne Farmer of Colorado; 1 niece and 3 nephews.

Rick will be missed by all and remembered by many. His big heart, bright smile and contagious laugh will remain in our hearts forever.

“Live long, and prosper…

Rauch, Joseph H. Jr., 59, of Mesa, AZ, died June 15, 2012. Born April 11, 1953 in Newark, Ohio, Joe attended Coronado High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated employee of SRP for 36 years. Joe loved and adored his wife, Dollie, taking immense joy in their children. He considered his greatest accomplishment to be raising happy, successful and confident children and grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joe, and brother, Bill. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Dollie; 3 children, Bob (Janet) Rauch, Becki (Scott) Chapman, Bryan (Tonia) Rauch; 9 grandchildren, Brittany, Kelli, Brooke, Aubri, Dylan, Kaylee, Lily, Leah, & Brody; his mother, Betty Rauch; 3 brothers, Jim, Nick, & Dave, and many other beloved relatives. Visitation Wednesday, June 20, 6 – 8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201; 480.964.8686. Services Thursday, June 21, 10 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. McDonald, Mesa. Burial to follow at City of Mesa Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the 100 Club of Arizona through Arizona Federal Credit Union by calling 602.683.1000.

Silvestre Galvan, born Dec. 30, 1931, was called home Tuesday, June 12, 2012. There to meet him were his wife Celia and children Susana and Jimmy. Left to carry on his traditions, are his children Irma (Oscar) Montano, David Galvan, LC (Charles) Longmeyer and Danny Galvan. His legacy will be continued through his 9 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. After farming for 44 years he retired to spend more time with his family. Known for his fast driving, the silver egg and giving nature, he will be missed by all. Funeral services are Monday, June 18, 2012 at 1 PM, preceded by a visitation at 12 PM, at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa.

Danail Lynn Frey, 18, passed away June 12, 2012 in Goodyear, Arizona. Memorial Services are Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 10 am at the LDS Vineyard Ward, 1054 West 2nd Place in Mesa. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Rita P. Reyes of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the age of 91. She was born May 22, 1921 in Gomes Palacio, Durango, Mexico. Rita and her late husband, Rev. Roman L. Reyes and family lived and ministered in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado before settling in Arizona. Rita is survived by her four daughters, Irma Schmidt, Rosella Escamillo, Ruth Cameron, Norma Shipp and five sons, Reuben, Roger, Roman, Robert and Rudolph Reyes, 36 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren. Funeral Services are Monday, June 18, 2012 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Interment to follow at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W Beardsley Rd, Phoenix.