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Herlinda Guebara Parra, 60, passed away November 12, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Josepha Guebara, her brothers, Juan and Danny Guebara, and her sisters, Rosa Vega and Juana Riggs. Linda is survived by her husband, Manuel Savala Parra, and her children, Teresa A. Hill, Lorraine Parra, Gabriel Parra, and Jesse Parra. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, Paul Parra, Jenica Perez, Faith Gould, Ashley Goodpaster, Joshua Hill, Nicholas Hill, and Alexander Jacob Leyva and 1 great-grandchild, Kellianne Parra. Linda is also survived by her brothers, Richard Guebara, Ramiro Guebara, and Joe Hernandez, and her sisters, Lydia Cavazos, Elisa Garcia, Irene Van Wambeck, Elsa Munguia, Rachel Rubio, Rebekah Plama and Mary Venegas.

A visitation will be held Monday, November 21, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Mickelson, Ruth Adelia Lillywhite of Mesa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died in Mesa, AZ on Nov 9, 2011 at the age of 93. Ruth was born in Mesa on Feb 24, 1918 to Horace and Georgana Lillywhite, members of pioneer ranching and dairying families. Ruth was the oldest of their five children. She married Morris L. Mickelson in May of 1941, in the LDS Mesa Temple. Always active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ruth gave a life time of service in her assignments. Ruth and Morris enjoyed their missions to Ireland and Ohio, along with working many years in the Mesa Temple. Besides caring for her family, Ruth owned her own printing business, and then worked as a secretary for the Church Education System for 12 years. Ruth and Morris are parents of seven children: Marvin (Joyce), Elaine (Jared) Huish, Susan (Jon) Meilstrup, Gerald (Cari), Morris (Susan), Donna (Dave) Lamoreaux, and Grant (Karla). She is survived by her 7 children, 43 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren and 2 sisters, Beth Osborn and Helen Poulson. Her life was one of loving service devoted to her family and God. She was always a loving mother with tender hands and a caring heart. She will be greatly missed by those she touched. Her family expresses appreciation to those at Pleasant Living Assisted Home, who have gently taken care of her. Services will be held Sat, Nov. 19, 2011, at 10 am at the LDS church building at 940 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, with a viewing 1 hour prior. A viewing will also be held on Fri. the 18th at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 6-8 pm. Interment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery.

Luverne Swart, 93, our loving mother passed away Nov. 8, 2011 and is now our angel in heaven. She is survived by 8 children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was born in Minnesota and moved to Arizona in 1958. She enjoyed baking and cooking. Her heart was filled with love and kindness, and she will remain in our hearts forever. Private family service.

Linda Darlene Dulworth, 49, passed away November 5, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Visitation is Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services are Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 11 AM, also at Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Frank Fregoso, 77, passed away November 5, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation at 10 AM at the LDS McQueen ward, 1451 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, Arizona.

Lt. Colonel James M. Harris passed away November 7, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jim will be remembered as a man who served his country, loved his family, and worshipped his God. He was born in Logan, Utah to Cliff Harris and Leona Hobbs. A beloved teacher of the gospel and American History, he retired from the U.S. Air Force, wearing the uniform in Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Marae, brother Kent (Jenice) Harris, children Kerry (Doug) Richards, Jamie (Kevin) Young, Michelle (Craig) Hollis, Scott (Karen) Harris, Brad, Lisa (David) Jones, Mark, Jenny (James) Mecham, 29 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held Friday, 11/11/11 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, 11/12/11 at 10:30 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9:30 AM, at the LDS chapel at 3345 E. McLellan in Mesa.

Kathleen Ann Gillette was 57 when she passed away November 3, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services in her honor will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 10 AM, preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Parkcrest Ward, 3920 East Brown Road, Mesa, Arizona 85205.

Joseph Aaron Sorenson of Mesa, Arizona, passed away at the age of 78 October 30, 2011. Joe is survived by his three sons and three daughters, 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. Joe was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life. A viewing will be held Wednesday, November 2 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa from 6- 8 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3 at the Mesa North Stake, 933 E. Brown Road. Viewing at 9 AM and services beginning at 10. Interment will be at the Mesa Cemetery.

Grace Cain, 100, of Apache Jct, AZ passed away Oct 28, 2011 of natural causes. Grace’s door was always open to family and friends. She was a fabulous cook who would feed you, whether you were hungry or not. She rightfully took pride in her welcoming home and colorful gardens. Most of all she loved caring for babies. Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Ralph Cain, as well as 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her only child Patsy Wurzburger, granddaughter Toby Brown (Gale), great-grandson Benjamin Cain Brown (Mary), great-great-granddaughter Bella Brown, and brothers Lloyd Faught of IL and Clifford Faught of Mesa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00a.m., Thursday Nov 3 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Bunkers University Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley or a charity of your choice. Grace was deeply loved by her family and we will greatly miss her. She is now in the arms of her Lord and reunited with those who passed before her.

James E. Maldonado. Born October 17, 1953 in Phoenix, AZ and passed on October 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and LaRue. Survived by his wife Corinne, 5 children, Brent (Terina), Brian, Carrie Skiba (Burt), Heather, Erica Hansen (Tim) and 7 grandchildren. He was a man of many talents. He worked as a plan check engineer for the City of Tempe. He served on the board of directors and was the past president of IAEI. He enjoyed spending time with family and serving others. Services are Saturday November 5th at 10 AM at the LDS Church 3440 S. Signal Butte Mesa, AZ with a viewing one hour before. Also visitation and viewing on Friday November 4th from 6-8 at Bunker’s Funeral Home at 3529 E University Dr. Mesa, Az.

Anna Mae Hinrick was born on September 28, 1924, on the family farm near Little Rock, Iowa, to Ferd and Maggie (Block) Hinricks.

Anna Mae grew up helping on the farm and graduated from County School and from Little Rock High School in 1941. She worked in a cafe and worked at Sibley Creamery for four years. She then moved to Pella, Iowa and attended Central College. She graduated with a degree in Sociology.

She moved to Des Moines, Iowa and worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She was faithful to her work and worked in the Claims Department for 35 years and then retired.

On July 9, 1944, Anna Mae confessed the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined the Salem Reformed Church of Little Rock, Iowa.

When she moved to Des Moines, Iowa, Anna Mae became a member of Bethany Reformed Church. She was Sunday School Superintendent and also taught in Sunday School.

Not too long after moving to Des Moines, Anna Mae met a hometown boy. She married Harold D. Klaassen on October 2, 1953, in the Salem Reformed Church of Little Rock, Iowa. They returned to Des Moines, Iowa, to live. Later, Anna Mae transferred their membership to the Meredith Drive Reformed Church.

Anna Mae enjoyed reading and sewing. She enjoyed reading the Bible and belonged to the Ladies Study Group. They studied the Bible.

After retiring, Anna Mae and Harold did quite a bit of traveling with their trailer visiting many states and friends and attending Camp Meetings. They moved to Arizona and joined the Desert Haven Community Church where they are members at this time.

Anna Mae was preceded in death by one sister, Jennie LaVonne Drenth and her parents, Ferd and Maggie Hinricks. She is survived by her husband, Harold D. Klaassen and two brothers, Willis Fred Hiricks of Ankeny, Iowa and Bruce Henry Hinricks of Denten, Texas. Plus a large number of nieces and nephews.

Blanche Haws, 92, passed away October 21, 2011 in Queen Creek, Arizona. Funeral services are Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10 AM preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Chandler Heights Ward, 26023 S. Lemon Avenue, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Carmen V. Hernandez “Mima

James Orland Brookbank, 92, of Show Low, AZ, born August 14, 1919 in Phoenix Arizona, passed away October 14, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. Jim was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he held many positions and later served a mission in the Dallas, Texas Temple with his late wife, Juanita (Skeets). A World War II Veteran, Jim served in the U.S. Navy where he was an aviation radar technician. Dad, Grandpa, was loved and will be missed by children; Betty Stephens (Ray), Polly Cluff (Ron), Jim Brookbank (Jo), Alice Harris (Bob, deceased), Allen Dill (Paulette), and 23 Grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Saturday Oct. 22, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 933 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ. Visitation at 10 AM with services following at 11 AM. Arrangements handled by Bunker’s Garden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Copper Cottage, 5037 E. Broadway, Mesa, AZ. 85206

Early in the morning on October 10, 2011, Robin Schaffner went to see her Heavenly Father. After a long battle with MD, Robin is now safely walking the streets of heaven with her son Joshua, who went be with the Lord in 2010. There were many things Robin enjoyed; movies, nice dinners, shopping spending time with her sister, and being a mom. Robin lived life by her rules and didn’t budge on what she believed to be true and right. Robin will be greatly missed. She was loved by friends and beloved by family. Sleep well Robin, for the Lord shall take you in His arms and keep you safe. Robin is predeceased by her son Joshua, mother Mable Maracle, and brother Lyle Maracle. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Schaffner, sisters Connie, Thelma and Carol and her brother Robert, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 12:00, at Mesa First Church of the Nazarene, 955 E. University Dr in Mesa, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Mesa First Church of the Nazarene in Mesa. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.

Rhea Reed Spooner, 87, of Sun Lakes, passed away in Mesa, AZ on October 13, 2011. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 7, 1924. A family service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel.