Vernon "Vernie" Miles

CASA BLANCA - Vernon "Vernie" Miles, 63, of Casa Blanca died on Jan. 15, 2016, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.

The wake will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the District 5 Multipurpose Center, with Pastor Ronnie Lyons officiating. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Bapchule by Monsignor Ed Meulemans. Burial will be in Sacate Cemetery.

Mr. Miles was born on Jan. 4, 1953, in Sacaton and was a son of Albina and Chester Miles Sr. He was a certified nursing assistant and worked in Chandler. He loved watching old movies, listening to all kinds of music, cooking and dancing. He and his niece Nicole won a dance contest and received a trophy. He loved his family and little kids.

Survivors include three sisters, Loretta, Lilla and Letitia Miles, all of Casa Blanca, and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Diane and Betty A. Miles; and a brother, Chester Miles Jr.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.