Adrian Manuel Cazares

Adrian Manuel Cazares, 29, died Feb. 19, 2009 in Arizona City.


The service was held Feb. 25 at J. Warren Funeral Services, Valley Chapel in Eloy. A reception followed in Eloy. Burial will be in Kupk Family Cemetery.

Mr. Cazares was born a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation in Sells on Oct. 19, 1979. He was raised in the small O'odham village of Pisin Mo'o (Buffalo Head) and Eloy by his parents, Rosella B. Cazares of Pisin Mo'o and Jose M. Cazares Sr. and Rosa M. Bolaoos Cortez of Eloy. He was dedicated to improving the lives of those with special challenges by working as a case manager for Horizon Human Services in Casa Grande. Had a giving nature and loving heart. He was well-liked and known for his smile.

He also is survived by six brothers and sisters, Jose M. Cazares Jr., Eliza Cazares, Pasqual M. Cazares, Gabriella O. Cazares-Kelly, Evelia A. Salazar and Raquel A. Cazares; two children he had together with Laverne L. Price, Monique M. Cazares and Adrian M. Cazares Jr.; and his grandmother Porfiria Cazares.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Cristobal Cazares, and his maternal grandparents, Arturo Juan and Catherine Josemaria.