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2016
Darrel Hamblin Obituary
65, of Mesa AZ, died unexpectedly at 1:36 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Darrel was born January 6, 1951, in Mesa, AZ and was a lifelong area resident. He was a retired plumbing contractor, a fabulous cook, and an avid fisherman with a love of camping and all things outdoors. Above all, he had a deep abiding love of family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie Hamblin, children Amanda Hamblin and Christopher Hamblin, grandsons Alex Hamblin and Gage Halamka, brothers Kenneth Hamblin, Larry Hamlin and Dale Hamblin, and sister Mona Bratcher. In addition, many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents Jerome and Goldie Hamblin and five brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday August 27 at the Highway Baptist Church at 10505 E. Brown Rd, Mesa Az 85207.
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Kelly Johnston
October 6, 2016
Chris, iam sorry for your loss ..please know it's not an easy thing to go through , I lost my mom 1month prior to your dad ....may he rest in peace , thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ..Respectfully, Kelly johnston
Dave Salcido
August 27, 2016
Here is a video to help keep Darrel's memory alive forever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYKBTdPAAww
August 24, 2016
This guy was a great friend getting know him in school and getting to football and also having fishing trips that were great my condolences to all of the family
Louie Velasquez Pinetop,Az
Kendyl Robarge
August 23, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grieving. I wish I had the opportunity to meet your father, Mandi! Love and many hugs to everyone he touched.
Love,
Kendyl, Ken and the girls
Becky Perry
August 22, 2016
Uncle Darrel lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, "Unka".
Simon lopez
August 21, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Darrel was a good friend and we are deeply saddened by his death. Our condolences to the family from Simon Lopez and family.
Kay Kuvik Moler
August 21, 2016
Love Lives FOREVER! I Will Always Remember that Crazy Laugh & Smile. R.I.P. Darrel (Sweet Friend) and give Sherry a hug for me...
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