Current Obituaries
Tammy Vernell Torrence
Aug 3, 2019
COOLIDGE - Tammy Vernell Torrence, 57, died peacefully on Aug. 3, 2019.Mrs. Torrence was born on March 18, 1962, in Nederland, Texas, to Dr. Edward and Scarlett Thibodeaux. She married her beloved partner Richard Torrence in 1983 and he died in 1986. Her elder son, Jason, died in 2014.She loved to laugh and was a selfless, giving person who made...
Carl Edward Strong Iii
Aug 2, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Carl Edward Strong III, 31, of Casa Grande died on Aug. 2, 2019.Mr. Strong was born on Feb. 15, 1988, in Casa Grande. He enjoyed being with his family and focusing on the future.Survivors include his father, Carl E. Strong Jr. of Casa Grande; three sisters, Kimberly Azazian of Casa Grande, Sheri Strong of Mesa and Katherine...
Carmen D. Taylor
Aug 2, 2019
Carmen D. "Flo, Lolita, Nonnie, Grandmal" Taylor passed away August 2, 2019. Carmen D. is survived by her children: Lori Rodman of Casa Grande, Joshua Taylor of Phoenix and Kyle Taylor of Glendale; her siblings: Teddy Valencia of Casa Grande, Eleanor Weiss of Tucson, Patricia Wyatt of California, Cecil Torres of Casa Grande, Frank Torres of Casa Grande, Kathy Torres...
Donnie Lee Bishop
Aug 2, 2019
COOLIDGE - Donnie Lee Bishop, 64, of Coolidge died on Aug. 2, 2019.Mr. Bishop was born to Coquese and Sherman Bishop Sr. in Coolidge. He was a member of Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Coolidge and loved singing, musical instruments and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.Survivors include his father, of Coolidge; his wife, Jimeana; five...
Spencer Gomez Manuel
Aug 2, 2019
SWEETWATER - Spencer Gomez "Cha-Boy" Manuel Jr., 52, of Sweetwater died on Aug. 2, 2019.Mr. Manuel was born on Oct. 30, 1966, in Marana and was a son of Spencer Manuel Sr. and Jeanne Loris Davis. He loved time with his family and friends, especially his children, whom he adored.He always had a smile on his face and was known...
Debra Lynn Whalen
Aug 1, 2019
COOLIDGE - Debra Whalen, 62, of Coolidge died on Aug. 1, 2019.Mrs. Whalen was born on Feb. 23, 1957, in McNary. She enjoyed ceramics, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved her job at Walmart in Coolidge, where she worked for 21 years.Survivors include her husband, Richard; her father Floyd, a daughter, Shirley Pinon Turner...
Margaret Mae Anderson
Aug 1, 2019
Margaret Mae Anderson, 95,passed away on August 1, 2019.Born in Phoenix Arizona to the parents C.B.and Lottie Mae Maxwell on October 25, 1923.Preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob A. Anderson, beloved children, Stewart Anderson and Mark Underhill and great grandson, Cody Anderson. Survived by her children, Rob Anderson and Jan Sredanovich, 10 grandchildren: Mikel Anderson,Robin Anderson, Brooke Sachak,...
Felicia Nanette Francisco
Aug 1, 2019
COOLIDGE - Felicia Nanette Francisco, 53, of Coolidge died on Aug. 1, 2019, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Mrs. Francisco was born on April 15, 1966, in Richmond, California, to Bernard and Delphine (Thomas) Chana. The family moved to Arizona in 1973 and lived in North Santa Rosa Village. She met and married Greg Francisco and worked as a special needs...
Kerlin Leon Justin
Jul 31, 2019
AK-CHIN - Kerlin Leon Justin, 49, died on July 31, 2019.Mr. Justin was born on Feb. 3, 1970, in Phoenix to William and Priscilla Justin. He enjoyed playing his guitar and fishing. He also enjoyed working at Ak-Chin Farms.He loved spending time with his friends, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially the children.He is...
Felipe Mateo
Jul 31, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Felipe Mateo, 29, died at home on July 31, 2019.Mr. Mateo was born on March 15, 1990, in Los Angeles, but he always considered Casa Grande to be his home. He was a nice, humble man. Even though his time on earth was cut short, he left an impact on his family and those who knew him.He...
Delores Pearl Antone
Jul 31, 2019
BLACKWATER - Delores Pearl Antone, 92, of Blackwater died on July 31, 2019.Mrs. Antone was a daughter of Ruth and Issac Porter. She worked for the Gila River Indian Community's alcohol and drug program as an abuse counselor and enjoyed being with family and friends.She was a great cook and enjoyed red chili. Her family was her world.Survivors include six...
Eduardo Villanueva Hernandez
Jul 30, 2019
Eduardo Villanueva Hernandez, 77, of Maricopa AZ, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Maria Hernandez; brothers Ike, Reymundo, Luis, and Daniel; and sisters Rose (Galindo), Sally (Vega), and Beatriz (Salinas). He is the beloved husband of Alicia Margarita Hernandez of Maricopa; son Rafael Cruz Hernandez (Anne...
Rachel Ann Apkaw
Jul 28, 2019
SACATON - Rachel Ann Apkaw, 56, died on July 28, 2019.Mrs. Apkaw was born on Nov. 15, 1962, in Sacaton and was a daughter of David Francisco and Mary Edwards. A hardworking and independent woman, she enjoyed making chumath for everyone and supporting her family. She was giving and kind, always helping others, and donated to families in need.She loved...
Maria Enriquez Elliott
Jul 23, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Maria Enriquez Elliott, 79, of Casa Grande died on July 23, 2019.Ms. Elliott was a daughter of Carmen and Federico Enriquez Sr. She was an excellent seamstress and cook who loved her family and was devoted to Jesus and her Christian faith.She was a strong-willed, outspoken lady who had a heart of gold. Throughout her life she...
Ryan Michael Brashier
Jul 23, 2019
ELOY - Ryan Michael Brashier, 26, of Eloy died on July 23, 2019.Mr. Brashier was born on June 30, 1993, in Chandler to Michael and Paula Brashier. During his short life, he touched many lives. He was known to have a big heart and wanting to "save the world." He was a wonderful, loving and cheerful person and always had...
Ollian Lee Jackson
Jul 22, 2019
BAPCHULE - Ollian Lee Jackson, 25, of Bapchule died on July 22, 2019.Mr. Jackson was born on Dec. 11, 1993, in Chandler to David Ollian Jackson Sr. and Peggy A. Jackson. He was caring, loved being with family having fun and devoted to his younger sisters and brothers. He had a big smile, was very funny and made everyone laugh.He...
James Mcbride
Jul 21, 2019
James McBride Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents James Sr. and Rosie McBride; son David McBride; sisters Pearline and Carol. Survived by his loving wife Davetta McBride; children Maria Nabors, of Racine WI, Felicia Hooks of Bloomington CA, Katherine Haeley, Jan Kuykendall both of Casa Grande, foster daughters Paulette Davis of Racine,...
Richard Harding Kelly
Jul 20, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Richard Harding Kelly, 92, of Casa Grande and formerly of Arizona City, died on July 20, 2019.Mr. Kelly was an Air Corps veteran of World War II and worked for Boeing as a software engineer before retiring in 1986. After his retirement he continued working as a contract engineer for major aircraft manufacturers.Throughout his life, he touched...
Sheila Ruth Santos
Jul 20, 2019
CASA BLANCA - Sheila Ruth Santos, 56, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died on July 20, 2019.Ms. Santos was born on Oct. 20, 1962, in Sacaton to Cedric Santos Sr. and Theresa Tree-Santos. She grew up on the Gila River Indian Community and worked for about 10 years as a cook at St. Peter Catholic Mission, where she got to...
Michael Lawrence Jackson
Jul 20, 2019
SACATON - Michael Lawrence Jackson, 50, died on July 20, 2019.Mr. Jackson was born on Oct. 20, 1968, in Sacaton and was a son of Daniel E. Chutnicut and Loretta P. Jackson. He was devoted to his family and was kind, generous and full of laughter and life. He was a provider and protector.Survivors include his mother; three children, Anthony...
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