Student Chronicles
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YOUTH
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ormer Avondale resident Brad Macdonald graduated from the University of Pennsylvania school of electrical and computer engineering with a Master of Engineering degree and a specialization in embedded systems. He received an award for outstanding research in embedded systems. He will be moving to the San Francisco Bay area to work for Tesla in Palo Alto, California. Brad’s parents are Doug and Lynn Macdonald and grandparents are Mike and Bonnie Thomas of Avondale.
Southeast Missouri State University has named Elle Freitas of Buckeye to its president’s list for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the president’s list earned a 4.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale; completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit; achieved no grade below an A; and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses.
Nicholas Beaty of Waddell earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and a minor in business from Arizona State University. He graduated cum laude.
Charisma Palmer of Buckeye was a spring 2021 distinguished scholar at Rockford University. Students attending Rockford University who earn at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below C and having completed all requirements for the semester are named as distinguished scholars.
Danielle DeBose of Goodyear graduated this spring from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. DeBose earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a psychology major and Black world studies and Spanish minor.
Kaylee LoPresto of Litchfield Park was one of 1,466 students named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania for the spring 2021 semester of the 2020-21 academic year.
Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates, including Tanner Apple of Buckeye, during the 2021 spring commencement exercises at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Apple earned a bachelor of intelligence and analysis.
Benjamin Graeff and Daniel Graeff of Goodyear were named to the dean’s honor list at Cedarville University in Ohio for spring semester 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Daniel also graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing.
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OBITUARIES Ismael Aguilar Jr.
Ismael Aguilar Jr., 71 of Show Low, Arizona died on June 10, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born November 16, 1949 in McAllen, Texas to Ismael and Petra (Reyes) Aguilar. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Aguilar, his children, 21 grand-children and 12 great grand-children. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel. com/obituary/ismael-aguilar-jr/
Dennis William Preston
Mr. Dennis William Preston, age 65, of Phoenix, AZ died June 6, 2021 in McKinney, TX. He was born July 16, 1955 in Cuba, NY to Telfer and Ruth Preston. A memorial will be held on June 21 at 3pm at Phoenix Christian Reformed Church. The burial will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on June 22 at 9am. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/mr-dennis-williampreston/
Harry Yogurtian
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Harry was born Sept 4, 1947 to Roupen & Anna Yogurtian. Harry passed on May 23, 2021 after a hard and brave fight with pneumonia and sepsis. He is survived by his wife/soulmate Gloria; children, Jeff (Debbie), Jennifer (Joe), George (Stephanie), Amy (Terry), Phil (Angelina) and Kathy (Tim); eight grandchildren, a great granddaughter and brother, Jim. Harry retired as a Master Sergeant from the USAF after serving abroad, in the Vietnam war, and receiving national defense service award with bronze star. He was very proud to have served his country. We would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Boswell Hospital for their diligence in providing the best care for Harry. We would also like to thank everyone who has reached out to support us during this very difficult time. Harry was deeply loved by all and will be missed tremendously. He was honored at the National Memorial Cemetery and there are plans for a celebration of life in Wisconsin. The West Valley View publishes free and paid obituaries for residents or former residents of the West Valley cities. Free Obits: Submit via email to obits@timespublications.com Paid Obits: Place online at: obituaries.westvalleyview.com or email to: obits@westvalleyview.com Deadline: Thursday at 5pm for Wednesday’s paper. Questions? 623-535-8439.
