Kenneth N. Anderson
87, passed away on 2/3/2021. Born in South Bend, IN, Ken had a reputation for telling jokes, reciting facts & eating popsicles! After attending Augustana College he joined the Army, then became an insurance underwriter in Chicago. Later, he packed up the family and moved to AZ to be closer to his sister. He enjoyed driving so became a cabbie and delivered the AZ Republic until retirement. He is preceded in death by wife Leona & son David. He is survived by sister Marilyn Elston, son Paul Anderson, step daughter Gail Weisshaar-King, & step son Gary Weisshaar.
PEORIA – Antonio Santos Deanda, 84, of Peoria, AZ, with his beloved wife Marjorie by his side, was called to his heavenly home on January 15th, 2021, after years of suffering the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. He joins his parents, Victor F. and Louisa R. Deanda, his sister Ana Maria Bunnell, and his beautiful wife, Ruthanne Smith Deanda, in God’s loving embrace. He was born in Menard, TX in 1936. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and travelled the world. After about 10 years of military service, he met and married Ruthanne. With her by his side he continued his service to his country for another 19 years. He retired as Chief Master Sergeant in 1984. He later joined the US Postal Service as a mail carrier. Throughout his life he devoted his time faithfully to the Catholic Church. He was very proud to be a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and served as Grand Knight. He was a charitable giver and supported many patriotic and religious organizations. He was a loyal and loving husband, father and grandfather. After the death of Ruthanne, he found new love with Marjorie. They spent the remaining years of his life with one another. He is survived by his wife Marjorie; his children, Victor Deanda, Debra K (Simon) Billington, Steven Deanda, Catherine Shepple, Luisa (Joseph) Lukaszewski, Elizabeth (Michael) Hudspeth, his 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 4 great, great, grandchildren. All services will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, 9728 W. Palmeras Dr., Sun City. We will celebrate his life on Thursday, February 18th with the visitation at 9am, the Holy Rosary at 9:30am and the Funeral Mass at 10am with interment to follow at Phoenix Memorial Park. For those unable to join us at the church, the services will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SESCCAZ . In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions in his memory be made to the Diocese of Phoenix Vocations office or to the charity of your choice.
GLENDALE – David “Dave” Hadley Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at home in Glendale, Arizona, due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was preceded in death by his father, David Hadley, Sr., mother, Mary Hadley and stepson Larry R. Muniz. He is survived by his wife Rita of 41 years of marriage (as of today 2/14/21), daughter Kirstin O’Brien (David), his sister Diane Hadley, stepchildren Laura Chavez (Tony), Linda Cossette (Mike), Frank Knippenberg (Trish), Daniel Knippenberg (Cristy), daughter-in-law Sherry Muniz, 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Dave was born at Fort Jackson army base in Columbia, SC, and raised in Indianapolis, IN. He attended grade schools 60 and 84 and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1961. He attended Wabash College graduating in 1965 and Indiana University School of Law graduating in 1968. Dave moved to Phoenix in 1968 to start his Law career clerking for Judge Laurence Henderson. He was a partner in the Law Office of Hadley, Poach & Anderson, PC, retiring in 2012, and a Judge Pro Tempore serving from 1992 until his retirement. In addition to associates and a dedicated, loyal staff, his law partners include Steve Lea, David Anderson, David Mason, Jeffery Pitts, Bill Poach, predeceased Lynn Anderson.
Dave was a member of The Rotary Club of Phoenix West for over 30-plus years, serving as president, secretary, board member, and served in various positions at Rotary District 5490. He served on the boards of Gift of Life, Honan Kachina Counsel and worked on many other fundraising events.
Dave was a Cowboy at heart and loved his horses, donkey, dogs, goats and cat Jethro. He loved spending summers in Prescott, AZ, riding, hiking, going to the rodeo and Cowboy Poet Gatherings. Later years he spent summers in Vernon, AZ, hiking with his dogs and friends, and enjoyed summer evenings listening to music in Pinetop, AZ. He was also an avid golfer and tennis player.
Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, a Rotary Charity or an animal shelter of your choice.
Due to COVID-19, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Services by Heritage Funeral Chapel (623) 9743671 www.heritagefuneralchapels.com