In Memorium

Blaine Vance, Founder and President of Rock Steady Boxing Mesa, passed away on February 18, 2022 from COVID-Pneumonia. The link to his obituary is here. He was buried in Mesa City Cemetery in Mesa, AZ.

Peter "Pete" Diepstraten passed away in 2024. More information to come.

Michael "Mike" Petrich passed away on November 26, 2023 from the effects of Parkinson's disease. His services will be held at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home (1562 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204) at 10:00 am. A viewing will be held earlier that day at 9:00 am; his burial will be held after his service at 11:00 am at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetary.

John Miilu passed away on October 20, 2023, after a decade's-long struggle with Parkinson's disease.   

John was a strong, valiant man and was a hero to many in his long struggle against Parkinson’s. His determination to fight every day against PD was amazing to everyone who knew him. 

His memorial will be January 20, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Red Mountain United Methodist Church, located at 2936 N Power Rd in Mesa, AZ 85215 (just past McDowell on the west side). 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Rock Steady Boxing Mesa.

George Streiff passed away in July 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. His sweet wife, Sandi, held his Celebration of Life in August at the Holy Trinity church in Gilbert, AZ.

 David Thomas Adams, 83, passed away on March 14, 2023 after a decade-plus battle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his younger sisters, Betty and Connie; his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Adams; his seven children (Scott, Janet, Shauna, Joanie, Kirk, Lane, and James), 35 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Obituary here.

Jerry Vonnahme passed away in his home in Alsaksa on January 8, 2023. His lovely wife, Beth, held his Memorial on June 3, 2023 in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Jim McGraw passed away in 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.  He is survived by his wonderful wife, Sharon.

Dennis Mooneyham passed away on May 14, 2022, from the effects of Parkinson's. The link to his obituary is here.  He was buried in Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, AZ.

Darwin Jay Beaird passed away from a heart attack on June 15, 2022. The link to his obituary is here, A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, at the Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care.

Robert "Bob" Brum passed away September 2021. He will be greatly missed.