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Gloria May (Reedy) Brinton, Born 12-2-23, deceased 2-8-10. Married 6-24-41 to Harold Reedy. Children: Bill Reedy, Richard Reedy, Jean Wharton, and Bob Reedy. Married 3-2-91 to Dilworth Brinton. Her greatest accomplishment was her family. She loved to go to parties. She was the second female mgr. in the JC Penney Co. Viewing will be Feb. 11 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services will be Feb 12 at 10am at the LDS Church, 933 E Brown Rd, Mesa.

Connie Miranda, 71, passed away February 8, 2010 in Tempe, AZ. Visitation will be Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr in Mesa. Funeral Services are Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Resurrection Catholic Church, 3201 S. Evergreen Road in Tempe. Connie was a beautiful, loving, and sweet mother of five children, eleven grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She valued family above all, and gave of herself so that her children may succeed. She was a true Samaritan and always gave what she had to those in need. She will be dearly missed by all who know her.

Crystal Warvie Hart, 43, passed away January 31, 2010 at her home in Queen Creek. She was born April 9, 1966 in Mesa to William and Donna Hargus. She is survived by her husband JB Hart, daughter Lauren, father William Hargus, sister Elaine Enlow and brother Robbie Hargus. Crystal was loved by many and will always be remembered by her outgoing, fun-loving personality, and infectious laughter. She was a caring and loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend that will be truly missed. Visitation will be Monday, February 8, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, followed by Graveside services at the Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street.

Robert LeRoy Hurt passed away February 3, 2010 in Mesa, AZ. He was born June 1, 1923 to Harmon Leotho and Bertha Griffing Hurt in Londale, WV. He joined the Navy during WWII, serving on a carrier and in Japan, New Guinea and Australia. After the war he worked in construction, building homes and churches. He moved to Arizona in 1970. Robert was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in leadership positions, scouting and as a temple worker for 13 years. He also served missions with his wife Norma in Illinois, Salt Lake City and Kansas. Robert loved to travel with his family, especially by train. He was a loving husband, father and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by Norma, his wife of 30 years, children Robin Hurt, Claudia “Pinki

Ralph Stanley Martineau, 83, passed away Jan. 28, 2010 in Maricopa, AZ. He was born May 23, 1926 in Pacheco, Chihuahua, Mexico to Leland Knowlton and Irene Brown Martineau. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife June Beecroft Martineau, daughter Alberta Lee Martineau Rapier and sister Ruth Martineau. He is survived by his daughter Josephine (Lynn) Bates, sisters Carmen Spillsbury, Catherine Merrill, and brothers Knowlton, Reed, Kent & Bill Martineau, grandsons Ryan and Jerry Rapier, James Bates, granddaughter Rachel (Russell) Weaver, and great-grandchildren Katie Raff, Abbie, Braden, Logan & Katie Rapier, Jocelyn, & Lucas Weaver, and many nieces and nephews.

Ralph was a mechanic and millwright. He owned and operated two construction companies in Tempe/ Phoenix Arizona, (Machinery Erection Service, and Pima Construction) as well as a wrecking yard (Eastside Auto). His Hobbies were rock hounding, and mines. After retirement, he bought, fixed up and sold cars, trucks and large equipment.

The visitation will be Feb. 5th at10 AM, followed by services at 11 AM at the Maricopa 1st Ward Chapel, 45235 W. Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa, AZ. Arrangements by Bunkers Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley who served and helped so well in Ralph’s final days

Chester Lee Smith, 70, of Mesa, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. He was born July 19, 1939, to Marion and Harriet Griggeory Smith in Waynesville, MO. After joining the Navy in 1957, and having visited family in Arizona, he persuaded his mother, brother and sister to move to Mesa. Chester worked in the telecommunication field and retired from AT&T in 1999. He spent over 30 yrs as a volunteer and President of the Mesa Girl’s Softball League. He served on the Mesa Parks Board and was named the 1993 recipient of the Award of Excellence by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association at the group’s 43rd annual conference. Chester is survived by his wife of over 49 years Diana (Young); three children Shelley Reid (Eric), Mark Smith (Lisa), and Connie Chastain (Kevin); nine grandchildren; sister Harriet and brother George. Visitation will be held Monday, February 1, 6:00-8:00 pm with the funeral Tuesday February 2, at 10:00 am at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

John Wesley Watson 72, passed away January 23, 2010 in Casa Grande, AZ. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on 1-1-1938. He loved his work of 35 years for the Mesa Public Schools as a teacher & student counselor. He also spent his life serving others through his church callings. He was preceded in death by his father Wes Watson. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Janelle, three sons, Reed (Becky), Kevin (Jane) Paul (Becky) & 11 wonderful grandchildren. Also, his mother Vera Watson, two sisters Sandra Cooper, Sue Williams, and one brother Tom Watson. Visitation will be held Wed. Jan. 27, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Services will be Thu. Jan. 28th at10:00 am, preceded by a visitation at 9:00 AM at the LDS church building, 787 E. Kortsen, Casa Grande, AZ.

Vernon Paul Curnow, a retired Army veteran of World War ll, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was born July 6, 1914 in Central City, Colorado, and was the oldest of five children. He graduated from East High School in Denver. He entered World War ll in 1944 and retired as a LT. Colonel after 20 years of service. Vernon was an accomplished diver, trampolinist, and skater. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in several church callings. He spent most of his spare time working on cars. He lived most of his life in Colorado, but in 1988 he moved to Mesa, Arizona where he spent the last 22 years. Proceeded in death by Joseph Curnow (father), Mabel French (mother), Raymond Curnow (brother), Paulene Juhnke (sister), and Robert Curnow (brother). He is survived by Eileen Curnow, his sweet wife of 62 years, and his three children Richard (Joyce) Curnow, Verleen McDougal, and Stanley (Amy) Curnow. He leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, Alberta Pierce (sister), and several nieces and nephews. His family was so blessed to have such a sweet, kind, and caring husband, father, and grandfather. In his honor a visitation will take place at Bunkers University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa. Monday, February 1, 2010 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

Kenneth Jon Hardy, 72 passed away on January 25, 2010, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is survived by his sweetheart of 53 years Myrna Rudd Hardy and children Brian (Lauri), Brad (Michelle), Brenda Hardy, Becky (Dwyte) Kelly and Belinda (Brad) Wood and 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Norma Hardy and brother Phil Hardy. Kenneth moved to Phoenix in 1984 from Gresham, Oregon. He served his country in both the National Guard and Air Force from 1955 to 1962. His profession was a Real Estate Broker for most of his life. He was a life time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Visitation is Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 6-8p.m. at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1st, at 11:00a.m. at the LDS Des Moines Building, located at 2835 E. Des Moines in Mesa, with visitation 1 hr. prior. He will be buried at a private service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix.

Lisa Marlene Nielsen, born in Chandler, AZ on October 21, 1963, passed away January 23, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father Tom W. Collins, maternal grandparents Rulon and Gertie Judd, and paternal grandmother Edna Collins. She is survived by her devoted husband Rick Nielsen; children Zachary, Thomas and Katy Shupe; sister Darcy Thomas and parents Dena and Robert Miller. Lisa has a large extended family and her devoted dogs “Buddy and Missy

Wallace Wilson Morris, 81 born in Moncks Corner, SC., passed away on January 22nd, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Anita Knight Morris and children: Steve Morris (Darlene), Debbie Goodman, Pam Crocker, Becky Angle (Doug), Ted Morris (Stephanie), 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Viewing: Thursday, 1/28 6-8 p.m. at Bunker’s Mortuary 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa AZ. Funeral Services: Friday, 1/29 Viewing: 9:00 a.m. Services 10:00 a.m. LDS Building: 525 E. 2nd Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204. Interment: Mesa City Cemetery

Dale L. Budelier, 81 of Mesa, AZ, died Thursday, January 21, 2010, in Mesa. Dale was born January 29, 1928, the son of Herman and Marjorie Budelier in Rock Island, IL. He married Beverly Lundburg in 1950. He served in the United States Army, and then was employed as Office Manager, Customer Service Division of Iowa, Illinois Gas and Electric, retiring after 33 years of service. After raising his family and retiring he moved to Mesa in 1990, where he enjoyed golfing, dancing and the community of many good friends. He is survived by sons, Dan, (Diane), Mark, Chris and one grandson, Mason. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son David. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:00a.m., at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 with Dale Budelier on memo line.

Charles William Adair, age 82, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2010. He was born August 2, 1927 in Ramah, New Mexico to Alfred and Helena Adair, one of six children. In 1945, upon graduation from Mesa High School, Charles joined the Navy and was soon discharged due to the end of World War II. He 1949 he married his wife of 60 years, Jeannine Slade, in the Salt Lake City temple. During those 60 years Charles worked at the Mesa Post Office, retiring after 40 years. He played both fast and slow pitch softball. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He is preceded in death by his brothers Al, Milton, Norman, and Leonard Adair and sister LaPrill Taylor. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife Jeannine Adair, five sons Charles Kay (Teresa), Kerry (Dixie), Kendall (Elaine), Karl (Shannon), and David (Stephanie) Adair, 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, January 22, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM preceded by a visitation from 1:00- 1:40 PM at the LDS Church at 1050 S. Hobson in Mesa. Our family would like to give loving thanks to Hospice of the Valley for the tender care they gave our husband, dad, and grandfather in his final days.

Jack C. Fletcher, 74, of Mesa, Arizona died Monday, January 18, 2010. He was born October 26, 1935 in Chandler, Arizona, the 3rd of four children born to Cecil Clifton and Vera Mae Stapley-Fletcher. Jack was a graduate of Mesa High School and Arizona State University. He served in the US Navy on the Destroyer USS Hanson. Jack worked from 1962 to 2004 in the title and trust field, primarily as a plant manager. He is survived by his two children Chris and Carrie Fletcher, a brother Darrell and granddaughter Cassidy. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM preceded by a visitation at 11:00 AM at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Interment will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley Friendship Village, 480-831-3281.