Details released for Mesa firefighter’s funeral services

The funeral services for longtime Mesa firefighter, Mark Keller, will begin Wednesday evening.

BY ROXANNE DE LA ROSA

May 14, 2025, 5:59 PM

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PHOENIX — The funeral services for longtime Mesa firefighter Mark Keller will begin Wednesday evening.

Keller, 62, was found dead last week while on duty, according to Mesa Fire and Medical Department.

Keller worked as a firefighter in Mesa for 35 years.

East Valley Firefighter Charities created a GoFundMe to help Keller’s family.

Details on Mesa firefighter funeral arrangements

Keller’s viewing will take place on Wednesday at Bunker Family Funeral Home Garden Chapel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The procession will take place on Thursday beginning 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home. It will follow this route:

Centennial Way to First Street
First Street to Mesa Drive
Mesa Drive to US 60
US 60 to Power Road
Power Road to Elliot Road
Elliot Road to Cactus Yards Way

The procession will end at Mission Community Church. Funeral services at the church are scheduled to start 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9:40 a.m.

Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman, a retired fire captain paramedic, worked alongside Keller for years.

“I had the privilege of witnessing his dedication to our community firsthand,” Freeman said in the announcement. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Keller family, his crew and all members of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. Mark’s legacy will continue to inspire us all.