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Ernest Montgomery was called home April 4th, 2022. He was born July 18, 1957 in Tulare, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence “Buster” and Georgia and wife Elizabeth.

Ernest is survived by his brother George “John” and sister Stella, his children; William, Carl, Rocky, Wesley, Ashley, and grandchildren; Veronica, Heidi, Jordan, Julian and Eli.

He never met a stranger or a vehicle he didn’t think couldn’t be fixed. He liked to spend time outdoors whether it was fishing, camping or just waiting for his coffee to finish brewing. He was a truck driver most of his life where he always came back home with stories about Road and Chaw.

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Lynda Grace Brummett of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Mesa on Saturday April 2nd, 2022.  Lynda enjoyed spending time outdoors with her family and friends of Tri-Sigma Sorority, Valley of the Sun Arabian Horse Association, Pinetop-Lakeside, the Desert Botanical Garden, and her local Book Club.  She is survived by her husband Don Brummett, her sons and daughters-in-law Dan & Sandi Brummett, Dave & Jaime Brummett, 3 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, and her sisters Kay Ruston and Judy Haefner.  She will be greatly missed.  Funeral arrangements for Lynda will be through Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ with a graveside ceremony at 10am on Thursday, April 7th at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ.

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Barbara Ann Bryce Crum passed away Sunday afternoon April 3rd, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Barbara leaves behind her brother Wesley Bryce, six devoted children: RuthAnn, Robert, Cindy (Mike), Randy (Shawna), Susan (Justin) and Ryan (Jackie), twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her childhood was spent living in Eastern Arizona with her family going to school and learning the satisfaction of hard work. Barbara loved school and later graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education and began teaching.

On July 5th 1961 she happily married Robert Ray Crum in the Mesa, Arizona Temple and looked forward to creating a happy home. Barbara spent her time sewing, cooking and in countless hours of prayer for her family. She was humble, faithful, tenderhearted and could always be found serving quietly in the background. Barbara gained a testimony of Jesus Christ and as a teenager began what would be a lifetime of dedicated service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her sweet, gentle personality, genuine love and great cooking made her home a wonderful place to be. We will miss her dearly until at last we can all be together again.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, George Bruce and Belle Dodge Bryce: her husband, Robert Ray Crum Jr and granddaughter, Amanda Faith Cook.

Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to a visitation on Friday, April 8th from 9:00 – 9:45am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Kimball Stake Center, 1266 S. 32nd Street, Mesa, Arizona. Funeral service to immediately follow at 10 A.M. Interment will follow at the Mesa City Cemetery. For those who would like to view the services remotely, a link will be provided.

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Jimmie Jones lived a life of love, hard work and service. He passed away on March 31, 2022, in Tempe, Arizona, at the age of 86. Jimmie was born to Charles Jones and Orva Zimmerman Jones on January 5, 1936, near Greensburg, Kansas. While in college he met Joyce Holt in Greensburg and they married on December 27, 1958. The family quickly grew with the addition of four children: son Jeff and daughters Janell, Jill and Joy. 

Jim started his service in city government in 1959 after graduating with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Kansas. He served in Wichita, Kan.; Ponca City, Okla.; Kansas City, Mo.; St. Louis Park, Minn.; Denton, Texas; Evanston, Ill.; and Tempe, Ariz. During this time he also earned a Master’s degree in Public Works Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Jim preferred public service over private business because it provided him with more satisfaction, more opportunities and more flexibility. He earned the reputation as an innovative leader. In 1990 he received the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year award from the American Public Works Association. 

Jim was extremely devoted to his family and his church. He will always be remembered for playing a lot of family games, working on puzzles on the dining room table, parties and get-togethers hosted at the house, grilling on the barbeque, dressing up as Santa Claus, his vegetable and rose gardens, his aversion to cell phones, and family road trips. He spent as much time as he could with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was extremely generous with his time: painting, gardening, always volunteering to help out anyone with anything that needed doing.

His loving family includes his wife of 63 years, his four children, 11 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lakeshore Building, 6001 S Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, Arizona. A public viewing is scheduled from 10:00-11:00 am, with the service at 11:00 am. Jim will be interred in Greensburg, Kansas. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in his memory. The family encourages you to visit https://bunker.braitdevelopment.com/obituaries/

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Robert Stephen (Bob) Sien, 61, was born on March 23, 1960, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Bruce and Carol Sien. Bob spent most of his life in the Phoenix valley after moving from Carlsbad, New Mexico at the age of 17. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, traveling, serving with the youth and scouting programs and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren. He made friends wherever he went and was a beloved storyteller.

Bob was called home suddenly when he was killed in Mesa, Arizona in an accident while attending to a vehicle on the side of the road on February 24, 2022. He was greeted by his father, Bruce, his brother, John, his nephew, Wyatt, and many other friends and relatives. He is survived by his children Rilee Sien, Kaylee (Kaden) Atwood and Connor Sien and his grandchildren Elliana and Thatcher Atwood. Bob loved every member of his family unconditionally and is missed dearly by all who knew him.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 8th, 2022, at 17817 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 9:00 am.

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Ronda (Butler) Lung, 58 passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, in Phoenix Arizona. Her transition from earth into her heavenly residence with Jesus, happened while she was surrounded by her family.

Ronda was born in 1963 and was the oldest of four children born to Ron and Margaret Butler. Ronda was born in Kansas City and during childhood, moved with her family to Pittsburg, Kansas. She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1982 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Pittsburg State University in 1986.  After college, Ronda married her College Sweetheart, Randy Lung in 1987. They remained married and deeply in love until Ronda’s passing. Ronda & Randy had two beautiful & loving daughters, Erin and Shelby.

Ronda’s highest priority in life was following Jesus Christ in His commands to love God and love other people. This was evident in the way she gave herself away in every way – serving others before serving herself. Everyone who knew Ronda adored her and her faith in Jesus. She was also known as being a loving wife and mama, who constantly doted on her family. Ronda had a superb work ethic and worked primarily in College Financial Aid for nearly 40 years. She was in her 20th year of employment with the University of Phoenix when she passed away, working tirelessly to ensure military veterans received all the financial aid due to them.

In her free time Ronda enjoyed just spending time with family and she was an avid reader.

Ronda was preceded in death by her father, Ronald M. Butler; her sister, Barbara Wilson; and her brother John Butler.

Ronda is survived by her husband of nearly 35 years Randy Lung, daughter Erin Crandall/husband Luke Crandall, daughter Shelby Lung/fiancée Devin Cagnolatti. Ronda is also survived by her mother Margaret(Horn) Butler, her sister Susan Touchton/husband David Touchton, along with multiple nieces, 2 nephews, and many grandnieces.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Life Community Church located at 717 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233 on Sunday May 1^st, at 4pm. Donations can be made to help the family with medical expenses at the following Go Fund Me link https://gofund.me/0c6849d0

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Johnnie Ralph Clark, Sr., age 66, beloved father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2022.

Johnnie was born October 8th, 1955 in Mesa, Arizona to Earl Eugene Clark, Sr. and Doris Naomi Clark. Johnnie worked for the family business, Earl Clark Roofing, Inc. from the time he could hold a hammer. He and his brother, Paul Clark, became the new owners after the passing of his father, Earl Eugene Clark. He spent the rest of his life dedicated to the family business. He loved roofing and mastered all aspects of the trade. He worked his heart out, rain or shine, even during his time on chemo, which earned him the nickname “Superman.” He was the one to get down on the floor and wrestle with the kids and always had a joke to tell. Perhaps his most endearing quality was his unconditional love. He always said “I love you.” Johnnie was fun-loving and loved a good time; perhaps his favorite pastime was hitting jackpots at Casino Arizona.

Johnnie will be missed by his surviving sister, Betty Jean Springs, his brother, Paul Clark and his children, Linda Bury, Johnnie Ralph Clark, Jr., Kevin Clark and Nicholas Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Eugene Clark, Sr. and Doris Naomi Clark and his brother, Earl Eugene Clark, Jr.

Godspeed Dad, Grandpa and Brother. We know the angels have welcomed you with open arms.

Services will be held at Bunker Family Funerals Garden Chapel at 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. The viewing will be held from 4-7pm (3-7pm for family members) on Friday, April 8th, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 followed by the burial at Mesa Cemetery at 1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201. The services will be followed by a reception at Nando’s Mexican Café located at 6715 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215.

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Clare Everett Deimler, 89, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona,  He was born in 1933, to Lloyd and Helen (Peters) Deimler in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.

He grew up in a large family, farming near Landisburg.  Clare then joined the Air Force, serving in the Korean War and was later stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana.  While stationed at Malmstrom, he met his wife of 64 years, Donna (Cook).  After an honorable discharge, he and Donna stayed in Great Falls, where they raised their family.  He and Donna relocated to Mesa, Arizona in 1986.

He led a happy, active life filled with family and friends.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman during his time in Montana.  His hobbies and interests included gardening, woodworking and genealogy.  He was a member of the LDS church, devoting much of his time and energy to serving others.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Fay (Cook) Deimler, and children Mike (Laurie) Deimler, Robin

Reimers, Kathy Amador, Gary (Shelley) Deimler and  seven grandchildren, Meghan Anadrade,

Matthew Amador, Stephen Amador, Emily Deimler, Lindsey Reimers, Tanner Amador and Phoebe Deimler, and his siblings in Pennsylvania, Betty Woods, Mae Liskey, Irma Hoover, Christabel White, Stanley Deimler and Darlene Barnes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Romaine Stansfield, brothers Charles (Sonny) and Herman, grandson Andrew Amador and son-in-law Darrell Reimers.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Bunker Family University Chapel located at 3529 East University Drive, Mesa, Arizona.  Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on March 31, 2022, at San Tan Memorial Gardens, Queen Creek, Arizona.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the LDS Missionary Fund are suggested.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Jacob Reed Stapley, 34, passed away on March 16th, 2022.  Jake lived a life filled with family, friends, music, rock-climbing, hiking, and serving in his church.  He had a way of making others feel loved  with his big hugs and warm smile.   He was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.

Jake is survived by his parents, Phil and Pat Stapley.  His siblings, Michelle Breinholt, Matt and Allie Cooper, Chase Stapley, and Jeff and Megan Allen.  He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews who he loved and adored.

There will be a visitation Thursday, March 31 at 6:00-8:00pm., at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, Az, 85201.  The funeral service will be held Friday, April 1st, at 10:00am, with a visitation being held one hour prior at 9:00 am, at the LDS chapel on 3920 E. Brown Rd, Mesa, Az, 85205.

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Daniel Alejandro Elsberry entered the world on August 29th, 2002 in Upland, California. He was the welcome caboose of a large, blended family. When he was eighteen months old, his family relocated from California to Mesa, Arizona. He was still living in Mesa when he passed away on March 22, 2022. He was 19 years old.

As a child, Daniel was quiet but active. He loved playing games and watching movies when he wasn’t hanging out with one of his two close friends. He was kind, obedient, and truly cared about other people, even though he was a fiercely private individual. He was reliable and responsible. An excellent student, he earned an academic scholarship to Arizona State University upon his early graduation from Red Mountain High School. Prior to his passing, he was studying towards a degree in Information Technology at ASU Polytechnic and working as an optical technician.

Throughout his life, Daniel was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Church in many capacities beginning in his early teenage years. He loved his Savior profoundly, and frequently drew his friends into deep, intense conversations about Jesus Christ and his Gospel. He sought God in his life, and truly endeavored to walk by faith.

Danny also participated in the Boy Scout program, earning the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 14. Even after achieving this rank, he continued earning merit badges, garnering three gold palms.

Daniel was a sensitive, imaginative soul. He loved fantasy, gaming, and role-playing. He was an avid collector of figurines and swords. Often, he could be found playing Dungeons and Dragons, War Hammer, or Legend of the Five Rings. He was especially fond of dragons, and had amassed an extensive collection of them in many different forms. He also enjoyed writing; paying homage to his favorite games and movies by adding to their lore through composing works of Fanfiction. He parlayed his love of creating characters into art, commissioning drawings of his favorites from various artists.

Like most young men his age, Daniel was a pizza enthusiast. He often craved it–although he also enjoyed Firehouse Subs and the offerings at Coldstone Creamery. Each night after work, he would eat a large bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats.

His family will miss each and every one of these endearing quirks. Daniel was truly a special young man who was very much loved and valued. He is survived by his parents Eric and Patty Elsberry, his older siblings Danesa (Matt) Sovereign, Melissa (Trevor ) Johnson, Christopher (Carree) Elsberry, Mario Elsberry, and a passel of adoring nieces and nephews. His absence has left a hole in our hearts and in our lives.

Service held at Mesa City Cemetery, Wed March 30th, 2022.

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Daniel L. Brewer, 82, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2022. He was born to James and Zelda Brewer in 1939.

Dan led an active life of playing football and baseball in high school, after hunting and playing softball with his father in his younger years.

Dan served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico for 3 years when he was a young adult.

After his mission, Dan married the love of his life, Judy Hubbard, and they raised 6 children together. To provide for his family, Dan served the City of Mesa as a manager for 3 decades. Family was everything to him, and he lived his life in service to his church and in support of anything and everything his family was involved in.

He was known to his children and grandchildren as Dad, Papa Dan, Big Grandma, or the Big Bear. He was a gentle, generous, loving soul, despite his somewhat intimidating stature.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife Judy, daughter Nancy, his parents Jim and Zelda, his brother Ron and sister Nancy.

Daniel’s remaining children, 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren will miss him greatly, as they look forward to the day when all will be reunited.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1911 N. 24th St. Mesa, AZ 85213. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 9:00am. For more information, please visit Bunkerfuneral.com

Janice Marie (Westrum) Young passed away peacefully in Mesa, Arizona on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the age of 91.

Janice was born on September 29, 1930 in Stratford, Iowa to Ernest Westrum and Hazel (Angstrom) Westrum. She grew up on the family farm with her five siblings and graduated from Stratford High School in 1948 where she enjoyed playing on the girls’ basketball team.

Janice’s marriage to Gordon Appenzeller in March of 1949 resulted in six children: Steve Appenzeller, Tammy (Ray) Switzer, Twyla (John) Eaton, Talitha (Lonnie) Appenzeller, Kerry (BeLinda) Appenzeller, and Kip (Susan) Appenzeller. The marriage later ended in divorce.

In 1973, Janice married Ben (Mac) Young Jr., and the family blended to include Ben’s three children: Ben III, Mike, and Rose.

Janice’s professional career included positions in admissions departments at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa; Northeastern Jr. College in Sterling, Colorado; and Arizona State University in Tempe, from which she retired.

Janice enjoyed cheering for her favorite sports teams (Denver Broncos, University of Iowa, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Cardinals) and spending time with her beloved family; she was so very proud of them all. She also loved to play bingo, and would never turn down a game of 31.

She is survived by her brothers, Verlyn (Dorothy) Westrum and Dale (Pat) Westrum; as well as her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Janice is preceded in death by Ben, her husband of 44 years; her parents; her sisters, Marjorie and Betty; her brother Norman; and her stepson, Mike.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Stratford Lutheran Church in Stratford. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until time of service with family present. Interment will be in South Marion Cemetery near Stratford.

Online condolences may be left at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

“Most will remember this sad day as the day the proudest most noble man they ever knew finally fell. For those that loved him … this is the darkest day they could ever imagine … for this is the day that a Superman died” (Death of Superman, 1992)

Cory Glen Walker (a.k.a. The Boy Wonder, a.k.a The Real Superman), passed away on March 16, 2022. Cory was born on May 21st, 1982 in Henderson Nevada to Daniel David Walker III and Sherry Anne Mitchell. He grew up in Tehachapi, California and attended Tehachapi High School where he first assumed his secret identity of a mild-mannered reporter writing for the school paper and serving as the paper’s editor. He graduated with the class of 2000.

After high school, he flew the world doing good deeds. He spent a year in Utah studying at Brigham Young University and then served a mission to help the people of Norway from 2001 to 2003. Upon returning he met the love of his life and on May 27, 2005 he married Katie Maren McBride (Lois Lane never stood a chance).

He went back to school and studied goodness and ethics and reason, earning a B.A. in Philosophy in 2006 with minors in Logic and Humanities. Along the way, he published a paper, “Work, Worship, and Grace” in The FARMS Review. That same year he overcame a battle with cancer and started his journey towards being a cancer survivor.

He went on to learn the laws of the land; attending law school at the University of Michigan Law School from 2006 until 2009. He waited out the harsh job market of the post 2008 financial crisis in Las Vegas where he served as an Interim Law Clerk for Honorable Lloyd D. George.

He was an associate at Littler Mendelson from 2010 until 2019 when he was made a Shareholder in the firm.

His life changed forever in 2011 with the birth of twin Superboys: Christopher and Camden. From that day on he devoted his life to their protection and training. These boys are his gift to the world to continue his mission of bringing light and happiness to those they encounter wherever they may go.

In 2013 Cory, Katie, and the boys relocated to Arizona for more adventures. He was a leading attorney for a successful case before the Supreme Court in 2014. In 2015, for their 10th anniversary, Cory bought Katie their current home in Mesa: a fortress not of solitude, but of warmth and joy and love.

On April 20, 2020, just as the pandemic was in full swing, Cory branched out and joined Harvest Health and Recreation (now Truelieve) as their Senior Counsel for Labor and Employment.

Cory spent his days serving others. He had a quick wit and a charming sense of humor. When he was with you he was fully present, and you knew he cared. He saved lives both literally and spiritually and has left memories and a legacy that will not be erased. We love you Cory, our Superman, and we will try to follow your example until we can be reunited again!

Cory’s funeral will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11 AM in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 2701 E Lehi Road, Mesa, AZ 85213. The service will be preceded by a viewing at 10 AM. There is an option to attend virtually via webcast at: ​​http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesaazhvstake.

Funeral plans are being handled by Bunker’s University Chapel (3529 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213). Katie’s brothers have organized a GoFundMe fundraiser for Katie, Christopher, and Camden https://gofund.me/549dbc83. There is also a way that you can contribute to a memory book about Cory by writing a memory or adding a photo in Gratbook (https://app.gratbook.com/book/cory-walker-life). Access to the Gratbook will close March 28 for printing.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

Eva Marie Wallace Stakebake, 83, returned to her Heavenly Parents’ and Savior’s loving arms on March 15, 2022 in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on September 1,1938 to Sidney and Eva Wallace in Boulder City, Nevada. Marie lived a very happy and full life.  In 1958, she married her sweetheart, Ronald E. Stakebake Sr. and was blessed with three children; Ronald E. Stakebake Jr., James Wallace Stakebake, and Deborah J. Stakebake (Love).

She was a devoted and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved studying the scriptures, serving in and attending the temple, traveling, painting with oils, crocheting afghan blankets for family members, reading novels, planning family gatherings, playing card games, swimming, and spending time with her family.  She attended Arizona State University and majored in Elementary Education. She enjoyed working at Forever Living Products for over 30 years.

Marie is preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her parents Sidney and Eva Wallace, her brother Robert, his spouse June, her brother John, her brother-in-law Heber Loveland, and her daughter-in-law Linda. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Ronald (Daunna), James (Lynice), Deborah (Thomas Love), her brother Don (Joanne), her sister Patricia (Lloyd Thayne), her brother Dean (Deanne), and her sister Martha Jean (Steve Noyes).

Her legacy will be continued through her 9 grandchildren: Sheri (Henrik), Eryn (Harrison), Ronald III, James (Rebekkah), Christopher (Katie), Kimberly (Patrick), Brittany (Devin), Tiffany (Braden), Tyler and 13 great-grandchildren: Ryleigh, Raelynn, Adrianna, Elizabeth, Travis, James, Katherine, Ryker, Brielle, Griffin, Michael, Pearl, and Logan.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., preceded by a visitation at 6:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 230 N. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234. Memorial services in Ephraim, Utah are provided by Magleby and Sons Mortuary on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., preceded by a visitation at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 420 N. 200 West, Ephraim, UT 84627. Interment will be at the Ephraim Park Cemetery.

There are no words adequate enough to express our deep gratitude to the angels from Hospice of The Valley that provided comfort and care to our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. We will be forever grateful for their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund.

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Carlos Magallanes, 73, born November 4, 1948, In  San Pedro Coahuila Mexico Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022, in Phoenix Arizona surrounded by his loved ones. He was charismatic, family-oriented, and a hard worker who lived his life to provide a better one for his family. He had an active life from a very young age working on the farm with his siblings and parents in Mexico; when he came to this country and got married to a beautiful woman named Rosa Vasquez. Who later passed away On April 19th, 2007 leaving him with beautiful children in her absence.

They raised 3 children; 2 sons Omar Magallanes, Carlos Magallanes Jr., and 1 daughter named Raquel Magallanes. He was an active farther in their life, and later on became a great grandfather to his grandkids named Angel Magallanes, Omar Magallanes, Gustavo-Adolfo Octavio Castro, Maribel Marie Castro, Demetrius Magallanes, and Gabriel Magallanes.

He was a man who enjoyed going on road trips with his grandkids throughout the US and Mexico, he was an avid sports watcher, with baseball and soccer being his favorites. Always instilling the importance of family in his family’s life. He got his children into sports and later on tried to get his grandchildren into sports although it didn’t work the second time around he still managed to be active in their life teaching his grandchildren how to drive and be proactive adults. He was able to still be active in his later age and to see his first Great grandchild named Aaron Castro; they shared the same birthday and shared a bond like no other. He lived a happy fulfilled life being able to watch over 3 generations of family in his old age.