Donald was preceded in death by his father Donald Smith, and his mother Juanita Smith. 

He is survived by his wife Robin, his daughter Raumilya, his two bothers Michael and Patrick (Sharron), his four sisters Donna, Debbie (Ron), Kathy (Johnny), and Jackie (Nick) along with three nieces, one nephew, and one great nephew. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 8th, 2021 at Camino del Sol funeral home in Sun City West at 12 noon.

Immediately following the celebration of life will be a small luncheon.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to St. Jude’s Cancer Research. 

A celebration of life will also be held in Chicago on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 4:00PM till 8:00PM at the Hann Funeral Home 8230 S. Harlem Avenue Bridgeview, Illinois 60455.

His friends and family describe him as quiet in larger groups but talkative with friends and family. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Donald Smith (178142038)? Donald was born on May 26, 1926 in Altadena, California to William and Nigria Smith. Your sense of humor and your great personality. For information regarding what you are being charged, please visit, Premium Editions are an additional section of your newspaper with 12 to 20 full color pages of in-depth coverage of the topics that matter most to our subscribers. Charles married Cynthia Ray; Cynthia had a daughter Angela, who Charles loved and cared for as his own. The wake will be March 14, 2019 at 6 pm and funeral will be March 15, 2019 at 8:00 am. Search above to list available cemeteries. We are sad to announce that on March 5, 2020, at the age of 88, Donald Smith (Sun City, Arizona), born in Auburndale, Florida passed away. He was a devoted husband, father of 4, grandfather of 19, and great-grandfather of 17. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. We have set your language to The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 8:00 AM (MT)

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Charles Donald Smith passed away on March 6, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 57.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Sophia McAnlis (Smith), his sisters Roselyn Smith, Kim Smith, his brother Dwayne Smith and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Edmund Leonard Smith Sr, mother Iris Garnett Smith, brothers Edmund Smith Jr., James Smith and sisters Sharon Smith and Kathi Smith.

Charles was born on September 25, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona. 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MT) Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash (XPN) 3660 N. Horne Rd. There will be a wake and funeral at service Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash 3660 N. Horne Road Mesa, Arizona 85203. Charles was born on September 25, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Cheryl, Dad and i wish we coul be there to say our good bye's, and for your support. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Lois Smith, his daughters: Karen Hartman, Nancy Ellis and Sandra Walker, his grandchildren: Tracy Acosta, Crystal Blanton, Darrah Metcalf, Lauren Ellis, Kyle Ellis, Gilbert Walker, Leah Walker and Garret Walker, his great grandchildren; Michael, Nicholas, Cambry, McKinley, Kloe, Kyler, Kyla, Sophia and Noah, and his three brothers: Bob Smith, Paul Smith and Keith Smith. He retired in 1982 after 25 years and then worked for the Pentagon Federal Credit Union, where he established a security system and supervised its operation. Click on the settings (gear) icon in the top right corner of the screen. We miss your laughs,jokes and your smile. Sleep well my love until we're together again, rest now because your battle is over, and the pain is gone. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Scottsdale, Arizona on facebook. However, there were a few times he lived in Salt River. He was preceded in death by three grandsons: Donald Smith, Joseph Smith, and Christopher Wallace. Charles attended church regularly at Grace Luther Church in Phoenix, Az. There are no events scheduled. Sign in to your account in the app to unlock your unlimited access. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. His siblings included 5 . 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. </p><p><br></p><p>He is preceded in death by his father Edmund Leonard Smith Sr, mother . I wish you were still here with me. . He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, James Lindsey Smith and Lillie Mae Thompson Smith; his wife Vera; his children, Melody Haakenson (David), David Smith (Carol), Susan Morris (Michael) and Bonnie Haight (David); his grandsons, Donald Smith, Joseph Smith and Christopher Wallace; and also Susan. I miss you so much baby. Listen today at. If you are a seasoned subscriber and your rate has increased, we sent you notification about this change, but should you have questions about it, please contact Customer Service (phone number and service hours are below). Residents living in California, Vermont, New York, and Maine can cancel online by visiting their Account Management page once logged in to the website. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Mesa, AZ 85203 Loading map Funeral Service MAR 15. It is because of my dad and his incredible strength, courage, and example that I am the woman and mother that I am today. You are still my life. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Susan, My heart goes out to you. Don always loved Doug's cornbread and eggsmaybe they can share some now.Kay, Daddy, I love you very much. He collected classic Hollywood movies, which he loved to share with family and friends. Donald Lewis Smith, age 65 of Odenville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. We reserve the right, however, to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley. The wake will be March 14, 2019 at 6 pm and funeral will be March 15, 2019 at 8:00 am. Donald Lindsey Smith, age 88, passed away March 5, 2020, after declining from Alzheimers disease and from complications following a stroke. Charles was loved and will be missed by many. Click "Create Account" and follow the instructions to make a profile. Eventually, Charles and Cynthia separated, but they remained friends through out his life. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Charles is survived by his daughter, Sophia McAnlis (Smith), his sisters Roselyn Smith, Kim Smith, his brother Dwayne Smith and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Sign up for one (or all of them) today at, Get a fresh mix and perspective on the conversation of the day, putting your ears right in the center of it. Love ya! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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He was born on July 13, 1986 the son of Sergio Ortega and Josie Gallegos in Hobbs, New Mexico. Residents living in California, Vermont, New York, and Maine can cancel online by visiting their Account Management page once logged in to the website. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, and what we had. Meet the family January 14 1 - 4 p.m., at his home, 1118 Park Ridge Court, Delta. A memorial service and funeral service will be held at Phoenix Memorial 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. I love you uncle Donald. Cemetery Details. However, there were a few times he lived in Salt River. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. We reserve the right, however, to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion. Donald I will miss you very much. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Looking back on all good times, I remeber you picking on me and making me mean as possible. Make sure that the file is a photo. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Charles Donald Smith. I miss you so very much. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Charles' final act was the donation of his organs to help save or improve a strangers' life.

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There will be a wake and funeral at service Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash 3660 N. Horne Road Mesa, Arizona 85203. You will always be in my heart forever and ever. Don left Utah for Durham, North Carolina, when his father was hospitalized at Duke University Medical Center for cancer surgery. Memorial ID. Write your message of sympathy today. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Enter the email address associated with your subscription and choose a password. Charles was resilient, he did not have an easy life, but he never let situations get him down, he was going to live his life his way. Smith was released from prison just 21 days after raping Janice in 2013 and then strangling her. Non-subscribers will have access to limited content. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. cemeteries found in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There, he headed the newly created Freedom of Information section, which processed requests for declassified information. He is preceded in death by his father Edmund Leonard Smith Sr, mother Iris Garnett Smith, brothers Edmund Smith Jr., James Smith and sisters Sharon Smith and Kathi Smith. Smith, Donald Ray 47, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on April 20, 2010. He spent his professional career as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Learn more about managing a memorial . Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was always joking and teasing his friends and family, often giving them nicknames and even giving himself nicknames like "Don Carlos" and "Killer." He lived most of his life in Phoenix, Arizona. Weve updated the security on the site. Don was born in Brooklyn, NY, but spent most of his childhood between New Jersey and Florida. i do believe it was something like "if you moved any slower, you'd be moving backwards!" Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. (In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.) He made my mom truly happy and for that I will forever be grateful. He was a gifted storyteller who delighted listeners with recollections of his rural childhood and exciting FBI adventures. All rights reserved. Don and Vera married on September 1, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia (Veras hometown), and he later adopted the children.

There will be a wake and funeral at service Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash 3660 N. Horne Road Mesa, Arizona 85203. Donald was a loving man and will remain in all of our hearts. All services are going to be held at Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City AZ 85351. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He will be missed by all who knew him, but most of all by myself and his kitty cats. HUSBAND OF NAOMI M. SMITH, SGT---US MARINE CORPS, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. For information regarding what you are being charged, please visit, Premium Editions are an additional section of your newspaper with 12 to 20 full color pages of in-depth coverage of the topics that matter most to our subscribers. Don and Vera moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1985, where he performed investigative work for several companies, including background checks for the U.S. Air Force. He belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Charles Donald Smith. Each edition explores different subjects such as travel, food, technology, and much more, Newsletters can be sent right to your inbox! Surprise, AZ Saturday April 24th 10:0 Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. There, he received commissions as both a Kentucky Colonel and as an Honorary Colonel in the Kentucky State Police. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He is preceded in death by his father Edmund Leonard Smith Sr, mother Iris Garnett Smith, brothers Edmund Smith Jr., James Smith and sisters Sharon Smith and Kathi Smith. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All rights reserved. Premium Editions are published to provide additional information and value. He was also a protector; his family and close friends knew that Charles would do what he could to protect them from any harm. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. He remained a lifelong witness of the Book of Mormon and the Prophet Joseph Smith. Please allow 2-3 weeks for our systems to update your request. Mesa, AZ 85203 Loading map Funeral Service MAR 15. you and john brakeall have always been like dads to me. When you receive an email from us, scroll to the bottom of the email and click unsubscribe. He was born September 28, 1948 in Northville, MI. He loved his family very much. Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association, Funeral arrangement under the care ofRegency Mortuary & Crematory. But i wouldnt have changed it for the world. Richard Rathmann Smith, age 73, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. . Don enrolled at Oglethorpe University in Chamblee, Georgia, and later received his Bachelor of Laws degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1959. If you did not receive your newspaper, please report a delivery issue by visiting, As a subscriber, you can schedule temporary holds by visiting, You can update your delivery address by visiting. The family r. 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