Current Obituaries
Mario Orlando Valenzuela
Aug 16, 2019
SACATON - Mario Orlando Valenzuela, 41, of Sacaton died on Aug. 16, 2019.Mr. Valenzuela was born on Nov. 14, 1977, in Phoenix and was a son of Magdaleno Valenzuela Jr. and Sandra A. Florez. Sometimes called "The Beast," he had a passion for playing drums to the beats of Tejano conjunto music. At age 13 he learned to play the...
Donald A. "Don" Barnhart
Aug 16, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Donald A. "Don" Barnhart, 93, of Casa Grande died on Aug. 16, 2019.Mr. Barnhart was a son of Lilbour and Lena Barnhart. He was first a devoted family man who left a Godly legacy. He was kindhearted and very friendly and a board member at the Assembly of God for many years.He was a heavy equipment operator...
Port Arthur Richardson
Aug 15, 2019
Port Arthur Richardson Jr. ,73 , of Casa Grande, Arizona passed away August 15, 2019. He was born on March 6, 1946 in Crockett Texas, to Port Arthur Richardson Sr. and Catherine (Warner) Richardson.Arthur was a loving husband, and enjoyed being with his family. He liked doing things outdoors, fishing and hunting. Arthur will be missed by many, but will...
Sharon Kisto
Aug 15, 2019
STOTONIC - Sharon Kisto, 45, died on Aug. 15, 2019.Ms. Kisto was born to Alban and Alexine Kisto on Nov. 23, 1973, in Phoenix. She was a loving and caring person and would always help when she could. She loved spending time with her family.She is survived by her companion, Addison Escalante; a sister, Anna Valencia; and her father. She...
Deveda "Dede" Jones
Aug 15, 2019
SAN TAN VALLEY - Deveda "DeDe" Jones, 46, of San Tan Valley died on Aug. 15, 2019.Mrs. Jones was born on Sept. 22, 1972, in Casa Grande and was the youngest child of Arvell and Marie Shaw. During her primary and adolescent years, she attended Cottonwood Elementary, Casa Grande Junior High and Casa Grande Union High schools and graduated in...
Glen O'Neal
Aug 13, 2019
ELOY - Glenn O’Neal, 77, died peacefully at home after a valiant fight with cancer and kidney failure on Aug. 13, 2019.Mr. O'Neal was born in Cooper, Texas, on Dec. 8, 1941, to Rubye (Tevis) and Earl O’Neill. He was a Marine and a Vietnam War veteran. Alaska and airplanes were forever in his heart. He was an avid fisherman...
Seleya Rose Romero
Aug 12, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Seleya Rose Romero, 3-month-old daughter of Angel J. Romero and Syara I'Essa C. Lopez-Martinez, died on Aug. 12, 2019.Seleya was born on April 14, 2019, in Chandler. She was a beautiful, bright and loving baby who brought happiness and joy to any room she was in. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Aiden Romero; and two sisters,...
Cernelia Masters
Aug 11, 2019
ELOY - Cernelia Masters, 63, died on Aug. 11, 2019.Ms. Masters was born on April 23, 1956, to Richard and Senora Masters in Eloy. She enjoyed spending time with family and loved to work, play dominoes, camp and fish.She also enjoyed playing softball, watching western movies and spending time at home.Survivors include four adult children, Curtis Banks and Nakia S....
Rosa Castillo
Aug 10, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Rosa Castillo, 77, died on Aug. 10, 2019.Mrs. Castillo was born on Sept. 6, 1941, to Jose and Maria Garcia. She was a great cook, and cooking was her passion. Everyone loved her tamales.Survivors include her husband, Enrique Castillo Sr.; seven sons and daughters, Enrique Castillo Jr., Marisela Garcia, Ruben Castillo, Lourdes Castillo, Mario Castillo, Lorenzo Castillo...
Cora Mae Sherman
Aug 10, 2019
MARICOPA - Cora Mae Sherman, 87, a deaconess known to her family, friends and church family as Mother Sherman, died on Aug. 10, 2019, surrounded by her family.Mrs. Sherman was born on April 22, 1932, to Frank "Bosie" and Lucille Davis Bethea in Glennville, Georgia, the second of eight children. Known for her Southern hospitality, she was an excellent cook...
Ruben Jaquez
Aug 9, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Ruben Jaquez Sr., 61, died on Aug. 9, 2019.Mr. Jaquez was born on Aug. 11, 1957, in Eloy and was a son of Marcos Jaquez Sr. and Julia M. Fierro. He served in the Army from 1975 until 1978. He loved his Chihuahua, Belle, and spent most of his time with his family, including his grandchildren.He was...
Jeremiah "Jj" Beets
Aug 9, 2019
Jeremiah "JJ" Beets, age 35 of Arizona City, AZ passed away on August 9, 2019.Jeremiah is the loving husband to Kristen (Zuro) Beets; proud father to Zoey and Taya Beets; son to Faith (Don) Heitmann and Bob (Joan) Beets; brother to Christina Sayer, Charity Russell, Cody Beets; dear friend and cousin to Nathan Land.JJ was a faithful servant of Jesus....
Joseph Nathaniel Brown
Aug 9, 2019
BAPCHULE - Joseph Nathaniel Brown, 32, died on Aug. 9, 2019.Mr. Brown, called "Joey" by his family and friends, was born on July 19, 1987, and was a son of Irenius Brown and Letitia Miles. He loved spending time with his family and friends and loved all kinds of music.He performed the Garth Brooks song "The Thunder Rolls" at age...
Donovan Anthony Batson
Aug 8, 2019
BLACKWATER - Donovan Anthony Batson, 19, of Phoenix died on Aug. 8, 2019.Mr. Batson was born on Nov. 12, 1999, in Kingman and was a son of Frederick D. Batson and Sarita A. Yonnie. He was hardworking and loved cooking. He also was very humorous and always happy.He graduated from high school and was preparing to go to school to...
Ralph Land
Aug 7, 2019
ELOY - Ralph Land, 74, of Eloy died on Aug. 7, 2019, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. Land was born in Yuma on Feb. 28, 1945, to Knolic and Imogene Land, the third of four boys, including Larry, Leland and Chuck. Bard, California, was his childhood home. After graduation from San Pasqual School, he joined the Army and served...
Jeffrey Adam Clayton
Aug 6, 2019
Jeffrey Adam Clayton, 39, passed away on August 6, 2019. He was born on September 12, 1979 to Richard and Lillian Clayton in Yuma, Arizona. Jeffrey loved photography, art, perma culture, building, graffiti, listening to music and playing the guitar. He liked film making and working film industry. Jeffrey was a master grower and was a comedian.He is survived by...
Katherine Marjorie Hernandez-Kalka
Aug 5, 2019
SACATON - Katherine Marjorie Hernandez-Kalka, 47, died on Aug. 5, 2019.Ms. Hernandez-Kalka was born on March 10, 1972, in Sacaton to Angeline and Dirk Lay Kalka Sr. She loved spending time with her family, listening to music, joking around and cooking and was always lending a helping hand to someone. She enjoyed being with her nephews and niece.Survivors include her...
Jose Lopez
Aug 5, 2019
ELOY - Jose Lopez, 87, died on Aug. 5, 2019.Mr. Lopez was born on Sept. 25, 1931, to Ramon and Catalina Lopez in Mexico. He loved spending time with his family and also enjoyed planting, gardening and being outdoors.He enjoyed playing musical instruments including guitar and keyboards for his family. He was a barber for his friends and family.Survivors include...
Deanna M. Klein
Aug 4, 2019
Deanna M. Klein, 81, Casa Grande, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2019. Beloved wife of over 63 years to, "the Love of Her Life", Dr. John Klein; devoted mother of Jeff (Christina) Klein and JJ Klein both of Casa Grande; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Alanna), Aftin and Justin, and great granddaughter Payton. Deanna was a God...
Brian Lee Athey
Aug 3, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Brian Lee Athey, 61, of Casa Grande died on Aug. 3, 2019, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. Athey was born on Oct. 23, 1957, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Charles and Jacqueline "Jackie" Higbee Athey. He served in the Army.He loved NASCAR, the Chicago Bears and his cat, Mimi. He also enjoyed western movies and books.Survivors...
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