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A Social Publication For The Residents Of The Ocotillo Area

Ocotillo Living magazine is a social newsletter for upscale communities and is filled with news, people and events specific to the residents in the South Chandler area.

03/04/2026

All five members of our March cover family are Arizona natives and all have graduated, or are working towards a degree, from a university in Arizona. ☀️🌵🎓
Dara Gibson grew up in Tempe, while DeWitt Gibson is from Paradise Valley. The couple - both who work in technology and leadership - chose to build their life and family in the same community where their story began. ❤️🏠
Their adult children are finding their own paths. Connor is a flight instructor, Garrett is persuing a degree in computer science, and Ansley is a senior at Hamilton with hopes to work in film and production. ✈️💻📽️
Read more about their traditions, travels, and Chandler life in this month’s Stroll Chandler Ocotillo 📖
📸 Photo by .raun.photography

02/02/2026

Chandler isn’t just where the Hubbells live, it’s where their love story began. ❤️ Born at the same hospital and raised in our city, Cody and J.T. are now raising their daughters, Preslyn and Shayne, on a horse property in south Chandler. 🏠🐴
Music first brought the couple together when they were teenagers. They later reconnected through a band, ultimately forming Desert Dixie, a band that still plays a few shows each month, from local festivals to more intimate venues like Bottle & Bean🎶🎤 Music remains a constant in their home. The girls too are already finding their own creative paths. 🎹🎸🪩🎨
From running local businesses to hosting large family gatherings, the Hubbells value connection and community. Read their full story in this month’s Stroll Chandler Ocotillo 📖

📸Cover shot by .raun.photography

01/06/2026

Welcome 2026! 🥳 We’re proud to kick off the new year with the Sanchez family on the cover of Stroll Chandler Ocotillo. 🙌
Ashley and Juan, with their children Mason Cutler and Micaela Sanchez and their rescue dog Rogue, are deeply involved in the Chandler Community. ❤️
Ashley recently launched her own marketing agency after 13 years in aerospace and defense communications, while Juan trains baseball players from youth leagues to professional athletes. 🚀⭐️ ⚾️
Mason and Michaela are active in sports and school, and the whole family volunteers regularly with AZCEND. 🧢🪩🥋📕
From coaching and travel to family dinners and serving the community, they set an example of balance and dedication. 👍
📸Photo by Azula Raun Photography

12/01/2025

Our December cover family blends global roots with true Ocotillo living. 😊
Local business owner Belle Yu purchased the former home of Ocotillo developer Bernie Hoogestraat, giving her son Ryan, an 11-year-old scratch golfer, direct access to the course. ⛳️ 🏡
With grandparents cooking and gardening; nephew Michael balancing ASU life with caddie duties and working in the family business; and Belle at the helm; this is what multigenerational living looks like when everyone leans in. ❤️
Read more about this standout family in this month’s Stroll Chandler Ocotillo. 📖
Photo by .raun.photography 📸

11/07/2025

For Malesha and Nic Goode, life is all about family, neighbors, and adventure. ❤️ Together with their daughters, Aubreyanna and Alivia, their days are filled with laughter, travel, and plenty of local pride. 🌵☀️
Malesha proudly serves as Marketing Director at Von Hanson’s Meats, a Chandler favorite since 2004 and a longtime supporter of Stroll Chandler Ocotillo. 🥩🧀🍖🍷Through their family-owned business, the Goodes stay deeply involved in the community, supporting local events like the Chandler BBQ Festival and SanTan Oktoberfest, and connecting with fellow East Valley businesses. 😃 👍🏻🙌
Read more about this remarkable cover family in the November issue of Stroll Chandler Ocotillo. 📖

📸Photo by Azula Raun Photography

10/03/2025

Meet the Melsons: Chris, Jess, Beckett, Etta, Hendrick, and their rescue pup, Zoe. 🐾
Since moving from Colorado in 2020, they’ve embraced Chandler with faith, family traditions (think holiday PJ scavenger hunts), and lots of adventure. ❤️
Chris loves golf and pickleball ⛳️, Jess launched Southwest Organizing Solutions with a dear friend and joined the Stroll Chandler Ocotillo writing team this year 💥, and the kids keep life full with basketball 🏀, games 🎲, and silly socks 🧦.
Check out their full story and more beautiful photos by Azula Raun Photography 📸 in this month’s magazine 📖 .

09/05/2025

From Minnesota ❄️ to Chandler ☀️, Will and Kristen’s journey is full of love, adventure, and a little Midwestern charm. ❤️
They found each other in early 2020, took the leap and moved across the country, and quickly put down roots - along with their two pups, Brodiee and Ryder. 🐕 🐕
When they’re not running their businesses or enjoying date nights in downtown Chandler, you’ll find them traveling, playing pickleball, or relaxing in their backyard oasis. 🤩
With hearts as big as their ambitions, this couple brings warmth and energy to every corner of our city. 🏡
Find their full story in this month’s Meet the Neighbors feature is Stroll Chandler Ocotillo magazine. 📖
Photos by Azula Raun Photography 📸

08/01/2025

For Elizabeth and Bryce, Chandler provides the ideal space for their lives in every way: academically, socially, and professionally. ❤️
Their four children study in the same school district where Elizabeth was first educated, and the community offers everything they need for their varied interests in flag football, soccer, mountain biking, and dance. 🏈 🚲 ⚽️ 🪩
The couple own and operate local businesses. In addition to working as an RN with Banner Health, Elizabeth runs Reverie Floral, and Bryce is hands on with Haven Home and The Kitchen Outpost. 🌸🏠
Read more about our cover family in this month’s Stroll Chandler Ocotillo, and see all the pics by .raun.photography 📸
We wish Bryce and Elizabeth all the best as they plan their wedding and future in AZ. 👰‍♀️💒🤵‍♂️💍

07/04/2025

The Peñas are a beautiful blend of faith, culture, and community love. ❤️
From a chance encounter and a salsa dance at Sacred Heart University to building a vibrant life in Chandler, Frandy and Lisette radiate passion and purpose. 💃🏼 Frandy’s Mission Barbers is a community hub 💈, while Lisette’s Root & Rise Collective is an East Valley powerhouse in birth work 👩‍🍼. Together, they teach resilience, gratitude, and the joy of simple moments to their five amazing kids. 🧒 🧒 👦 👦 👦 Whether it’s hosting huge holiday gatherings or traveling the world to serve, the Pena family is all about uplifting others. 🌎🥰
Read their full story in this month’s Stroll Chandler Ocotillo. 📖

06/04/2025

Come on doooown to savings with Chandler Center for the Arts’ Pick 5 promotion, where you win big before the curtain even rises. 🏆
Choose five or more shows from their 2025-2026 season to save $6 per ticket - no spinning wheel required. 💵✨
From unforgettable concerts to dazzling dance to crowd favorites like “Shrek the Musical,” there’s something for everyone. 🎶🕺🎤
📸Featured: The Price Is Right Live!
🎟️Details at chandlercenter.org, 480-782-2680, [email protected], or

06/03/2025

This month, we’re thrilled to feature the Ramsland family - Lindy, Jeremy, and their three energetic boys - who embody the vibrant spirit of Chandler. ❤️
As AZ natives, they cherish the community’s warmth and the balance that it offers between family life and entrepreneurship. 💪🏻
Lindy co-owns Pure Balance Pilates, a studio dedicated to making reformer Pilates accessible to everyone, while Jeremy leads Velocity National Provider Network in nearby Ahwatukee. Together they’re deeply involved in local nonprofits and community events.
Their home is a hub of activity, from backyard gardening sessions to Friday night movie traditions. 🌼 🍿 Whether it’s supporting local favorites like Floridino’s, Snowtime, or Paletas Betty, or attending Sun Valley Community Church, the Ramslands are committed to supporting the businesses that make Chandler special. 🍕 🍧⛪️
Read more about this dynamic family and the ways they contribute to our community in June’s Family Spotlight in Stroll Chandler Ocotillo magazine 📖
📸Photo by Ashley Rose Media

05/10/2025

The Bakers bring Real Happiness, Real Connections, and Real Estate to the cover of our May newsletter. 📖 🤩
After a divorce and 22 years as a stay-at-home mom, Niomee found her next chapter as a realtor, helping divorcing couples sell and buy and supporting women navigating the transition. 🏠 ❤️
Niomee’s three grown children are now carving their own success paths. 💪🏻 Hailee works as a software developer 💻 Hayden is in flight school in Scottsdale ✈️ and Elle graduated high school early in January and recently celebrated her 18th birthday👩‍🎓 🎂
Read more about the family, the female divorce group and Niomee’s role as co-owner/operator of in this month’s Family Spotlight 🌟
Who do you know with a local story to share? Send your nominations directly to our publisher at [email protected] 😃
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