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 Carroll Dean Haga,  of Mesa ,  was called home to Jesus  on February 24,  2022, at age 88.

Dean was born to Louise and Dean Haga on January 28, 1934, in Gauley  Bridge, West Virginia.  As a child, Dean enjoyed fishing, sledding, and  listening to baseball games on the radio.

Dean met his wife, Marilyn Jean Baribeau, in 1956 when they were both  serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  Dean served in the  U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958 and received the Good Conduct Medal when  he was honorably released.  Dean and Marilyn married in 1958 and lived in  Rochester, NY for a short period before moving to Phoenix, AZ.

Dean began working for the JCPenney Company as a sales clerk in 1958.  This became a wonderful 35-year career for him working in many different  stores and positions in Arizona including store manager.  He retired from  JCPenney in 1993.

Not ready to sit idle, Dean took a position as a playground aide at O’Connor  Elementary School in Mesa.  It wasn’t long before his value was realized  and he was moved into a classroom aide position in special education.  Dean absolutely loved children, and especially loved his special needs  students. Dean worked for MPS for 20 years, from 1996 to 2016.

In addition to his work at JCPenney and Mesa Public Schools, Dean also  worked part-time for USA Today from 2000-2004 and Target from  2005-2013.  He taught his family the value of hard work.

More important to Dean than his work career, was his family.  Dean was a  dedicated, loving husband and father.  He and Marilyn were blessed to raise  a large family of 9 children.

Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he  shared with those who surrounded him.  He loved teaching men’s Bible  studies and speaking to all who would listen about God’s love and salvation.

Dean joins his daughter Barb, son Jim, and grandson Christopher in Heaven. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Haga; children David Haga (Patti), Jeanne Merkel, John Haga (Barbara), Susan Moore, Laura Parsons  (Jon), Lulu Haga, Cody Haga; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren,  and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

No services will be held at this time and the family requests donations to  Hospice at Home of Arizona be made in lieu of flowers.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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Arlene June Frycek passed away February 19, 2022 in Tempe, Arizona.

Arlene is survived by three children,  five grandchildren,  eight great grandchildren and other family members and friends.

A graveside service will be held March 5, 2022 at 11:00 am at City of Mesa Cemetery- 1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201.

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.

Those wishing to view the services online may do so at the following link:

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Gary Wayne Heinecke, 74, passed from this world on the evening of Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Logan, Utah on September 8, 1947. He married Norma Bennett on May 4, 1977 in the St. George Temple. They lived in various places but resided in Arizona for a majority of his time in this life.

He was full of gratitude for his family’s devoted faith and prayers as they surrounded him during his final moments on earth. Throughout his life he studied the scriptures, developing a strong faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ and testimony of the plan of salvation. He was a strong believer of service to God, Family, & Country. During his early years, Gary earned his Eagle through the scouting program, served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1968 – 1970, and later enlisted in the Airforce for a six-year term, 1972 – 1978.

He valued gaining truth and knowledge out of the best books and always sought to teach his family in the ways of truth and righteousness. He had a talent of adding humor to life, always making those around him laugh. He raised his children to always do a good turn daily, and be prepared. His life was one which exemplified these attributes, passing them to his posterity.

Survived by Norma B. Heinecke, his wife of 44 years and their 8 children: Amy (Nate) West, Allen Wayne, David Ryan, Esther (Anthony) West, Elisabeth (Bret) Engstrom, Benjamin Joseph, Michael Isaiah, and Roy Vance (Camilla Amanda Padgett), 20 beautiful Grandchildren (12 Granddaughters, and 8 Grandsons), and his Nieces and Nephews. He is reunited in heaven with his Mother Joyce; Sister Barbara Hanna, Brother Kenneth; Stepfather Erwin Heinecke, Father Wendell Nelson, and many others.

The viewing will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 5pm-7pm at the Bunker Funeral Home (33 N. Centennial Way Mesa AZ 85201).

Funeral Service: Friday, March 4, 2022 10 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel Building (925 N. Harris Dr. Mesa AZ 85203).

Look for Celebration of Life for Gary W. Heinecke

Interment: Friday, March 4, 2022 2 pm at the City of Mesa Cemetery (1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201).

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E. (Errol) Blaine Vance, age 67, beloved husband, father and grandfather, returned home to his Father in Heaven on February 18, 2022. A long-time resident of Mesa, he and his wife had recently moved to Taylor, Arizona.

Blaine was born May 7, 1954 in Mesa, Arizona to Claudia Lee (Blackmer Freeman) and Earl Reeseman Vance. His father passed away a short five years later, which had a great effect on Blaine’s life.  He became his mother’s main support even from that young age and did everything he could to help her physically, emotionally and financially. He graduated from Tempe Union High School, attended Brigham Young University for a few years, and then went on to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a profession he held with honor and trust throughout the rest of his career. He started his own company, Foresight Financial, based in Mesa. He also taught at the University of Phoenix, writing some of the curriculum for Financial Planning classes at that time. From 2003 – 2006, Blaine served as Deputy Treasurer of the State of Arizona with honor and distinction.

When he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2001, Blaine faced it with his usual quiet bravery and determination. In 2016, he started a non-profit therapy gym, Rock Steady Boxing Mesa, with his son, Landon, and his wife, Karen, to help himself and others deal with the terrible effects of the disease. He was a great example of courage and dedication, building a family atmosphere in the Rock Steady gym.

Blaine was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life, and served in many callings, but his favorite was a short time as nursery leader. He was often called as a Stake or Ward financial clerk and generously gave his time in those callings. He loved being with people and people loved being with him.  To many, he was best known for his beautiful tenor voice, and he sang semi-professionally from the young age of 11 when he performed solos on the record, “Lift Up Your Voice and Sing,” by the Tempe Primary Children’s choir; performed in community theatre in such productions as “Man of La Mancha” and “Show Boat,” and graciously sang for many funerals and programs, including the early years of the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant, then known as the Easter Sunrise Service.

His generosity, love and kindness were an integral part of who he was, and Blaine will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  We are sure he was welcomed Home by his parents, Earl and Claudia, as well as an older brother, Richard Earl Vance, and other loved ones who pre-deceased him.  He is survived by his (second) wife, Karen Kay Speakman-Vance; his daughter, Alycia Nicole Vance Wiliams (Garrett), and his son, Landon Kass Vance (Shawna); as well as his step-children, Ben Speakman (), Ryan Speakman, Emily Speakman, Matt Speakman, and Shawna Speakman Vance.  He also leaves behind his younger siblings, Claudia Leeann Vance Hansen (Thomas) and David Allen Vance (Kim). He was very proud of his 19 grandchildren.

A viewing for family and friends will be held March 11, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Bunker Memorial Chapel at 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 10:00 am for family and close friends at the Ward Building (Lazona & University) 1345 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203.

In lieu of flowers, friends may choose to donate to Rock Steady Boxing Mesa NFP, a Parkinson’s therapy center, 501[c]3, at RockSteadyMesa.com.

For those of you who are unable to attend the service, please join us by using the zoom link below:

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Meeting ID: 812 3152 7478
Passcode: 632320

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Lee West on February 17, 2022, at age 101. She leaves a legacy of service, warm-heartedness, and quick wit. She was born on September 14, 1920 to Vergne and Winnifred (Winnie) Massey at Solomonville, Arizona. She grew up in the Gila Valley and attended some college there.

Evelyn met Norman West in Lakeside and married him on 11/22/1940. They made their home in many places with many years spent living in Mesa and Lakeside, Arizona. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which she served in many positions and sang in many church choirs.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Norman West, her son Darvil West, a son-in-law, John King (Norma), a daughter-in-law Ann West (Royce) and a great grandson Joshua Nadeau (Sundee). She is survived by her children, Norma King, Royce (Kaleen), Wade, Nolan (Carole), Janis Wilkins, and Sundee West Burney, whom she raised from childhood. She has 30 grandkids, 84 great grandkids, and 15 great-great grandkids.

Evelyn passed away peacefully at home with her children gathered around her on February 17, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Gilbert Arizona Val Vista Stake Center, located at 1005 N Voyager Dr. Gilbert, Arizona, with a viewing beginning one hour prior to the services at 9:00am. Evelyn will be buried in Lakeside at 1:00pm on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Lakeside Cemetery.

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

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Sonja Traasdahl, our beloved mom, passed away February 18, 2022 at the age of 83.

Sonja Elisabeth Berge Traasdahl was born to Jorge Olav Berge and Aslag Thorstensen in Oslo, Norway on March 3, 1938.

There were wonderful experiences while growing up in Norway, but Sonja experienced difficulties as well in her childhood including living through World War II as a young girl.  As a young adult, she moved to London to work as a nanny. Later she made the decision to emigrate to the United States.  Soon after her arrival she reconnected with the handsome missionary, Elder Roger Traasdahl, who had introduced her to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints while in Norway.  Soon after, Roger and Sonja would be married in the Saint George, Utah temple for time and all eternity on April 14, 1961.  They settled in Bountiful, Utah.  After a time, they moved to California, and then later to Scottsdale, Arizona where they remained and continued raising their family, making many lifelong friends.

 After the untimely death of her sweetheart in 1987 she began working at the Mesa Arizona temple records office where she would spend many years working until her retirement.  She loved her association with all of her temple worker friends and coordinating the volunteers.

She spent so many years in the U.S. that she began to entertain the idea of becoming a citizen and in 1997 she made it official!  Even though she spoke wonderful English, every once in a while she would say a word with a Norwegian twist such as “shtick” instead of stick.  We loved it.  We also got to learn a few phrases in Norwegian from her such as “thank you for the food” and “I love you”.

Sonja devoted her life and all of her talents to raising her four sons Curt, Glen, Scott, and Chris.  She was gifted in and famous for knitting beautiful Norwegian sweaters with a special wool yarn and pewter buttons, crocheting afghans and washcloths, sewing her own clothes. She loved cooking traditional Norwegian food, and baking bread such as her famous Sonja rolls. After Roger’s passing she carried on his love of genealogy work for many years.  She deeply loved her family, especially her boys.

Her favorite pastimes included spending time with family, shopping, crocheting, knitting, walking, traveling, especially to Norway, and lunches with friends.  She had a love/hate relationship with puzzles, and later in life she threatened her offspring that if they gave her another puzzle…

Mostly she just loved to see and keep track of her grandkids and great grandkids.  She loved her many years of service in the church both in and out of the temple.

We love her and will miss her spunky personality, infectious giggle, and the sound of her accent when she deemed something to be “shtupid!”

She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Osborne Traasdahl.  She is survived by her brother, Leo Berge, and her beloved four sons and their wives, 16 grandchildren, and 9½ great grandchildren.

Services for Sonja will be held Thursday, February 24 at 11:00 am at Bunker Family funeral home located at 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa Arizona. There will be a viewing from 10:00-10:45 am.

Internment will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Roy Lawrence Perkins, a 92 year old native of Arizona, passed away February 12, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born to Jesse Nelson Perkins and Mabel Stratton in Goodyear, Arizona in 1929. His family moved to Mesa when he was a year old, where he then attended Mesa Public Schools. Roy was a successful entrepreneur and led a very active, adventurous life filled with family and friends. He was wise, generous, and an anonymous benefactor to many.

He is survived by his wife, Betye Jeane Jordan, a son, Roy “Larry” (Lissa), a son, Greg (Kathy), a daughter, Shellie Willis (Dale), a daughter, Sandy Mathews, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy was preceded in death by a son, Steve (Barbara), son-in-law Blaine Mathews.

Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5350 East McLellan Road, Mesa, Arizona, at 10:00AM. There will be a viewing one hour preceding the services. Interment will be Monday, February 28th, at 10:00AM at the Mesa City Cemetery.

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

Kristi Lynn Boykin, 58, very sadly died, following a brave fifteen-month struggle with pancreatic cancer, at her home in Mesa on February 15, 2022. Kristi was born on November 9, 1963 in Phoenix to Barbara Hamilton and Gerald Stone. She was a 1981 graduate of Westwood High School; worked successfully for many years in retail, benefits, and construction management; and was a fervent advocate of animal rights.

She is survived by her husband of nine years, Kenneth Boykin; her daughter, Brittany Meyer; her son, Kyle Stanley; her mother, Barbara Osterhoudt (Bob); her sister, Karin Stone (Kevin Bode); and her four grandchildren: Christopher Lightholder and Mackenzie, Asilynn, and Natalie Meyer. Kristi will be greatly missed and will be always lovingly cherished and remembered as an exemplary daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and niece.

Her memorial service will be held at Kiwanis Park, Tempe, Ramada #11 on Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Kristi’s honor to Arizona Chihuahua Rescue (www.azchihuahuarescue.org; 480-844-2447).

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

Amoni Paeahengaue Mafi, born in Vaini, Tonga on May 28, 1973 (48), was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Finau Kesaia Alatini Mafi. He is survived by his father Kalisi Fonua Mafi, his sister Laukau Ioelu (Pani) and his two brothers Peni Mafi (Heidi) and Kapono (April) Mafi.

His legacy will be continued through his two beautiful daughters, Finau Amelia Laukau Mafi (13) and Samiyah Lauorisia Mafi (5).

His name was given to him by his mother’s sister, Faaki Alatini Richter. He was the first baby in the family she named while serving on a mission.

When he was just 3 years old, Amoni and his families immigrated from Tonga to the United States. They settled first in Hawaii and then eventually making their permanent home in Arizona. He would go on to graduate from Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ.

Most of his youth he spent refining his skills in many handy trades. He loved using tools to fix, repair and build things. He could often be found under a vehicle, and he became an amazing auto mechanic. He had a passion for music and stereo systems. He enjoyed driving the streets of Arizona blaring reggae music that would wake the neighbors and rattle their windows.

He loved to attend dances and would often gather those same family and friends to play volleyball around town. He was always positive and an optimist. He could often be found pulling a funny prank and joking around.

At the age of twenty-one, he decided to volunteer two years of his life to the Lord. He served an honorable full time LDS mission in Oakland, CA. Several months after his return home, he would meet and marry Mahana Lesieli Muchnick. Over their eighteen years of marriage, they would experience life in Washington State, Utah, and Arizona. They remained best friends for the remainder of his life.

Fortunately, he was able to accomplish many life goals and pursue more talents. Some of those things included leadership roles in church, being a foster parent to many young children, trying his hand as real estate investor and flipping his first home, owning a farm and petting zoo, continually working on handyman projects, fishing and camping, mixing music as a DJ and collecting thousands of CDs and cassettes over the years, helping his dad record VHS at all community dances and events, cooking and creating  delicious marinades and recipes, BBQ’s and cookouts, an avid collector of reggae music, and last but not least he was in constant pursuit to grow back his dreads. If not on the top of his head, then on the tip of his chin.

He was his mother’s son. He loved his mother first and always. One of his favorite memories is how his mom had big, soft arms and how he would cuddle into them from childhood to adulthood whenever he was with her. She would hum songs and talk with him for hours. Sadly, he laid his mother to rest just short of a year before he passed. We have no doubt he is in the arms of God as well as the arms of his mother, again.

Amoni spent his entire life being selfless in his love and support towards his countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Everyone who met him, loved him. He worked at FedEx and had dreams of retiring there after 30 years. At the time of his passing, he had been there for more than 22 years.

When we think of Amoni, we will remember how loving, kind, genuine and caring he was. We know that the life he lived, and his heart of gold will perpetuate his legacy for eternities. Until we meet again!

A celebration of life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 233 W 10th Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 on Thursday, February 24, 2022, starting at 9:30 am-12:00 pm.

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.

Mary Alice Humetewa of Phoenix, Arizona passed away in Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, February 7, 2022.

Mary Alice, a member of the Pima Tribe, was born in Sacaton Arizona in 1926 to Sophie Myer and Hugh Seyu.  May Alice attended the Phoenix Indian School and graduated as President of the Senior Class in 1947.

Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband Benedict Humetewa. Mary will be buried next to Benedict at the National Cemetery in Arizona.

Mary is survived by her four children, Keith, Kevin, Stephanie and Kim, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mary was a very strong and proud woman who raised 4 children to be honest, good and kind. She will be remembered for her no-nonsense parental guidance, charity to the community, her wonderful baking, and humorous phrases. Oh Fiddlesticks, For Crying out Loud and I’ll be back subsequently will be forever in our minds. Mary Humetewa was a loving and doting grandmother, who constantly conveyed her love to all her grandchildren.

We love you Mary, we will see you subsequently.

Interment will be held at National Cemetery of Arizona.

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

Craig Thomas Coker, age 62, passed away February 6, 2022, at his home.

Craig was born on July 12, 1959 to William and Phyllis (Blase) Coker in Valdosta, GA. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, KS with the class of 1977. Craig was engaged to Denise Farlin from Mesa, AZ.

Craig completed his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS and completed his Master’s in Business Administration at Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University.

He was a Certified Public Accountant (certified by the state of Arizona) and had worked in a variety of accounting positions with organizations such as the Kansas Department of Revenue, Fuller Brush, B. F. Goodrich, Arch Chemicals, Network Infrastructure Corp, Textron Defense Systems, and Banda Group International. At the time of his death, he was the Controller and was part of the ‘start-up team’ for Neotek Energy Inc., an oil and gas management company.

Craig’s passion was baseball; he loved the Atlanta Braves and K.C. Royals. Plus, he had plans to visit all professional baseball stadiums in the United States. People close to him knew that he loved weather (he often acted as an amateur metrologist), a human music encyclopedia, a beach lover, and enjoyed making people laugh. For fun, he played in black jack tournaments, enjoyed craps, and liked to bet on the ‘ponies’. He also enjoyed his trips to Colorado and Kansas to spend time with his family and close friends.

Craig is survived by his fiancé, Denise Farlin, sister Terri (Don) Yohon, and a nephew, William (Bridget) Yohon. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Dean Long.

The cremation will take place on February 23, 2022 and his ashes will be scattered at a later date at places he loved.

Barbara “Barb” Sue Neff Allen was born February 9, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Leslie Byrd Neff and Helen Louise Lloyd Neff.

Above all Barb loved to explore the world, and to her great joy at 16 she escaped her small hometown of Mt. Washington, Kentucky and moved with her family to Phoenix, Arizona. She went on to study Recreation and Travel at ASU and on February 16, 1980 married a motorcycle-riding engineering student named Brent Eric Allen. They raised four daughters who learned from Barb to love beaches, creativity, and kindness.

Barb delighted in small adventures, and on February 14, 2022 in Gilbert, Arizona she left us to return home for the last Great Adventure. She leaves a prodigious collection of rocks and seashells that display her love of the world, along with a legacy of warmth, fun, acceptance, and joy.

She is survived by husband Brent; brother Joe; daughters Jacqui, Jenny, Laura, and Stefanie; son-in-laws Eric, Tyson, and Josh; and grandchildren Kyler, Kacin, Perry, Layla, Brinna, Bryce, Preston, Rylie, Macie, Logan, Grayson, and Harper.

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

Those wishing to view the services online may do so at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwkbRM4y1mppq_uUziDP7A

Our loving mother, Linda Tenney Ellsworth, bravely passed February 14, 2022, after a valiant year-long battle with breast cancer. Linda was born January 10, 1940, in Snowflake, Arizona to Reed LaGrand Tenney and Jocie May Brimhall. She was the eldest of eight children. Linda’s childhood was filled with family love, sports, music and farm life in Winslow and Taylor, Arizona.

She started playing the piano at age 10, she was the Junior Sunday School pianist at age 13 and the ward organist at age 14. She played the viola, flute and accordion, and sang alto. She attended Arizona State University. She was an astute accompanist throughout her lifetime and only stopped playing piano and organ after the adverse effects of chemotherapy.

She and our father, Corwin LeRoy Ellsworth, were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple, September 4, 1958, and lived in Scottsdale, Arizona. Linda had 10 children, 49 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. She had been a widow for almost 14 years.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She spent her life serving others in various capacities including Assistant Matron to the Mesa Arizona Temple from 2003-2006, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Relief Society President, Primary President, and Young Women’s Advisor.

She was an amazing cook and we will miss her Christmas and Sunday dinners. She quilted and crocheted baby blankets for  her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and sewed beautiful clothing. One of her great legacies was sharing her gift of music with her children and grandchildren.

We cherish the memories of family gatherings where she played her love songs. She lived her life fully and is survived by her siblings, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and great-granddaughter Eloise Mae Turk.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humanitarian Fund at www.latterdaysaintcharities.org.

There will be a viewing at Bunkers Garden Chapel the evening of February 24th from 6-8 pm at 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa Arizona 85201.

Services for Linda will be February 25, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 532 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. A viewing will be at 9:00AM with services beginning at 10:00AM.

Interment will be at the Show Low City cemetery at 4:00 pm.

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Kelsie Randall Hugo passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 35.

Kelsie was born on August 10, 1986 in Chandler, Arizona to Witt and Julie Randall. She grew up in Chino Valley Arizona and Gilbert Arizona and attended Highland High School. Kelsie graduated from cosmetology school and later went on to become a Registered Nurse.

Kelsie was always very generous and giving with a heart full of love. She loved to spend time with her family and her favorite thing to do was spend time with her nieces and nephews that she adored. She also loved her dog, Diesel, who she had for fourteen years. Kelsie met her husband Bob in 2012. They formed an inseparable bond and everyone could see the unwavering love they had for one another.

Kelsie is survived by her loving parents along with her siblings and stepchildren.

Kelsie is reunited with her loving husband Bob who passed away six months ago from cancer.

A viewing/visitation will be held Friday February 18 from 5-8 PM at the LDS church building at 2700 E. Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234.

Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held Saturday February 19 at 10 AM at the same location.

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