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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 15, 2021
OBITUARIES In Loving Memory of Donna Irene Downing 03/12/1947 - 12/15/2020
Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end, they simple mean we'll miss you until we meet again. It's been a year since we lost you and nothing seems the same, but we hold on to the promise of eternity and the assurance we'll see you again. You are so loved and so missed!
Kiara Johnson
Ms. Kiara Maeshawn Johnson, 21 of Goodyear, Arizona died November 26, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born December 14, 1999 to Adrien Johnson and Valeria Jeffers in Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service was held on December 11, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/Kiara-Johnson
Ann Louise (Edgley) Rohla
Ann Louise Jeanette (Edgley) Rohla, age 79 of Tolleson, AZ, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Ann was born on January 27, 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York to Edward & Theresa Szafran. Ann is survived by her sons, Jim Edgley of Litchfield Park, AZ; Tim Edgley of Phoenix, AZ; Scot (Karen) Edgley of Litchfield Park, AZ; Four Grandkids, Brandon (Jill) Edgley; Chris (Chelsea) Edgley; Amara (Bow) Boston; Zach (Kelly) Edgley; Four Great-Grandkids, Payton, Madison, & Meadow Edgley, and Damion (Lalut); and many other church family and friends. Ann was preceded in death by her Parents, both brothers Ed (Jane) and Paul (Barb) Szafran; first Husband James Edgley and ex-Husband Don Rohla. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ Ann-Rohla
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Charles Frohne
Mr. Charles Frohne Jr., 68, of Goodyear, Arizona died November 29, 2021. He was born August 10, 1953 in New York to Charles Frohne and Margaret Leone. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in both Arizona and New York. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/charles-frohne
Amelanio Diaz, Sr.
Mr. Amelanio Diaz Sr., 67, of Goodyear, Arizona died November 28, 2021. He was born October 22, 1954 in Arecibo, Pueto Rico to Tomas Diaz and Maria Alcazar. A visitation and funeral service were held on December 6th at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/Amelanio-Diaz
Willie Lofton III
Mr. Willie Lofton III, 75, of Avondale, Arizona died December 1, 2021. He was born July 3 1946 in Tunica, Mississippi to Willie Lofton Jr. and Mary McKinnie. A memorial service was held, Saturday December 11 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit: https://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/ obituary/willie-lofton/
Mary Elizabeth Burns
Our beautiful Grandma Liz passed away on Tuesday evening. She was sweet and spunky, loved a party and dancing, loved her oodles of grand babies, was full of Texas grit and had a million dollar smile.. We are sure going to miss her homemade tacos and rice and Texas sheet cake, her stories, and especially her hugs and laughter. Mary Elizabeth Burns was born Feb. 22, 1925 in Sedalia, Texas to Guyton and Odessa Hunter. She moved to Arizona as a young girl and settled in Buckeye where she attended Liberty Elementary and Buckeye High School. In school they called her Tex because of her Texas drawl. She married her High School sweetheart, Carter Gable, and they had three children; Lynn, Gary, and Larry. At 40 she married Ben Burns and had one child, Cody. They lived in New River for about 20 years. Liz was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings in New River and Buckeye. Liz was a hard worker from a young age; chopping and picking cotton, working at the Big Apple Restaurant and Motorola. She ran the school bus system at New River School. In her later years, she moved back to Buckeye. She had many friends and family members in Buckeye and New River. She touched many lives. She passed peacefully on December 7, 2021. Liz is survived by her 4 children; Lynn (Stan) Smith, Gary (Carolyn) Gable, Larry (Kendra) Gable, Cody (Dianne) Burns, 14 grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren, and 25 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Modine, her brother C. A. Sanford, and three grandsons; Scott Gable Smith, Tanner McKay Smith, and Bradley Burton Moore. The Burns, Gable, Smith and Hunter families would like to thank everyone for their love and support. The funeral will be held Saturday, December, 18, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1002 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye, AZ, 85326. Viewing at 9:00 am and memorial service at 10:00 am. followed by Interment at Louis B, Hazelton Memorial Cemetery.
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