Obituaries

Louie LoPorto, born in 1972 in Fullerton, California, departed this earth on Friday the 13th of December, 2024, under the light of a full moon. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Norma Kay Valdin Herrera, 82, of Mesa, AZ passed away December 8, 2024. Kay was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, teacher and friend.

Gavin Scott Austin Tylman, 15, of San Tan Valley unexpectedly left our presence on December 13, 2024. Gavin was a sophomore at San Tan Foothills High School where he excelled in sports such as football and wrestling.

Randall Mason Norvell, 62, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Norvell, a construction worker, was born in Clovis, New Mexico.

Brian Drew Radvilavicius, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on December 6, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona. Born on June 16, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, Brian was the cherished son of the late Felix and Hildegard Radvilavicius.

Gerald Kay Black was born on October 16, 1938 to Harold and Norma Black of Jacksonville, Illinois. He passed away on Thursday November 28, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 86.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lois Long, who left us on December 12, 2024 at the age of 95. Born on September 1, 1929 in Hamblin, Texas, Lois was a cherished member of her family.

Alice Gaona Mendoza, born September 15,1923, died Friday, November 29, 2024. She passed away peacefully in hospice care at 101 years of age. Her husband, Manuel Verdugo Mendoza, preceded her in death after 58 years of marriage.

Elsie M. Wilkens, age 100 of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Manteno, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Broadway Mesa Village in Mesa, AZ. Elsie was born in Piper City, one of six children. She helped her mother run a boarding house in Kankakee.

Kitty (Lenzmeier) Olson, born April 24, 1941, died Saturday, November 30, 2024. Kitty will be missed by her husband, Roger, who enjoyed a couple of years of their 58-year marriage, their daughter Gretchen and son Chip. Family was important to Kitty.