Current Obituaries
David "Dave" Kantrud
Jul 5, 2019
ELOY - David "Dave" Kantrud, 74, died on July 5, 2019, at his home in Eloy, surrounded by his wife and two children.Mr. Kantrud was born on June 2, 1945, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He graduated from high school in Dickinson, North Dakota, and then attended North Dakota State University. Upon graduation in 1967, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant...
Jose Luis Sanchez
Jul 3, 2019
Jose Luis Sanchez, 90, of Casa Grande, former longtime resident of Marana, passed away July 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Emilia Sanchez, brothers Jesus, Manuel, and Alfonso Sanchez; sisters Rebeca Valenzuela, Blanca Moreno, and Graciela Varela. Survived by his beloved wife Dolores Sanchez, devoted father of Ramon L. (Sylvia) Sanchez of Arizona City, Jose J....
Jewell Millspaugh
Jul 2, 2019
GILBERT - Jewell Millspaugh, 85, of Gilbert and formerly a longtime resident of Casa Grande, died on July 2, 2019.Mrs. Millspaugh had a strong faith in God and enjoyed all church gatherings. She also enjoyed shopping, playing cards and spending time with her family. Throughout her life she touched the hearts of many.She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Cecilia Grace Juan
Jul 2, 2019
CASA BLANCA - Cecilia Grace Juan, 31, of Chandler died on July 2, 2019.Ms. Juan was born on April 23, 1988, in Phoenix to Arnold D. Juan and Caroline G. Jose. She was a loving, caring, friendly and humorous person who loved cooking and enjoyed dancing and listening to country music. She was a big Dallas Cowboys fan.She was best...
James A. Greenley
Jul 1, 2019
ARIZONA CITY - James A. Greenley, 57, died on July 1, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.Mr. Greenley was the youngest son of Ethel and Willis Greenley Sr. and born in Kankakee, Illinois.Survivors include his companion, Mary Lou Greenley; a daughter, Marissa Callaway; four siblings, Sharon Bzoski of Garland, Texas, Willis Greenley Jr. of Garland, Gordon...
Santiago Benavidez Luna
Jun 30, 2019
Santiago Benavidez Luna, 47, passed away on June 30, 2019.He was born on May 6, 1972 to Federico and Beatrice Luna in Mexico. Santiago’s favorite hobby in life was obtaining knowledge. His best and most common advice for anyone who would listen was, "Knowledge is power, read a book and educate yourself". He was someone to look up to, follow,...
Joe Cazares
Jun 28, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Joe Cazares, 27, of Casa Grande died on June 28, 2019.Mr. Cazares was born on Dec. 3, 1991, in Los Angeles to Juan and Maria DeLuz (Hernandez) Cazares. Loving and caring, he had a dream to become a good worker and was a great helper everywhere he went.Survivors include two brothers, Juan and Alexandro Cazares; three sisters,...
Shelba Holland
Jun 28, 2019
Shelba Holland, 82, passed away on June 28, 2019 in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was born on May 29, 1937 to Edgar and Myrle Dyas in Mobile,Alabama. Shelba met her husband Howard (Buster) in Alabama then moved to Arizona. They were married for 62 years. She was an active in Casa Grande Valley Cotton Wives, member of the Arizona Agri-business...
Francis Arrington Antone
Jun 28, 2019
AK CHIN - Francis Arrington Antone Jr., 74, died on June 28, 2019.Mr. Antone was born on Feb. 2, 1945, in Chuichu Village and was a son of Francis Antone Sr. and Bertha Young. He served in the Army and Marine Corps from 1967 until 1974, including in the Vietnam War. He was a farm laborer for most of his...
Stanley Ernest Ellis
Jun 28, 2019
COOLIDGE - Stanley Ernest Ellis, 92, of Coolidge died on June 28, 2019, at his home.Mr. Ellis was born on Nov. 15, 1926, in Florence to Ernest Ellis and Gladys Wilson. He enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with family.He served in the Navy, was a lifelong farmer and did so until his death. He and...
Loretta Rose Miles
Jun 27, 2019
BAPCHULE - Loretta Rose Miles, 72, died peacefully on June 27, 2019, in Sacaton.Ms. Miles was born on March 15, 1947, to Chester Miles Sr. and Albina Thomas Miles. She was a loving and caring person but could be a little feisty too.She liked to watch old TV shows she grew up with and loved all kinds of music. She...
Christopher Thompson
Jun 25, 2019
Christopher Thompson , 58 , of Sacaton , Arizona passed away June 25, 2019. Christopher was born on April 14, 1961 in , Arizona to Virgil Thompson and Shirley Lewis- Thompson.Christopher was a hard working man, had a good sense of humor, liked playing pool and his guitar. Christopher was a loving father, family was everything to him and loved...
Enriqueta Lopez
Jun 24, 2019
PICACHO - Enriqueta Lopez, 88, died on June 24, 2019.Mrs. Lopez was born on July 15, 1930, to Jose Soto and Trinidad Salazar in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. She enjoyed spending time with her family from there and loved cooking, gardening and feeding birds and chickens.She was a member of St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church and Guadalupana Society.Survivors include...
Robert Norman Rieder
Jun 23, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Robert Norman Rieder, 85, of Casa Grande died on June 23, 2019.Mr. Rieder was born on Oct. 14, 1933, in Taylor, Pennsylvania, to Herbert Rieder and Helen Roche-Rieder. He was a kind, loving, generous man who enjoyed golf and loved being outside working in the yard. He was a member of Desert Valley Church of Christ.Survivors include...
Raymond Anton "Ray" Zak
Jun 22, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Raymond Anton "Ray" Zak, 70, of Casa Grande died on June 22, 2019.Mr. Zak was a son of Joseph and Henrietta Zak and had a 36-year career in elevator maintenance and construction. He also taught basic tracing circuitry and computer systems and applications in elevators for 18 years. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary...
Cedric Santos
Jun 22, 2019
SANTAN - Cedric Santos Jr., 60, died on June 22, 2019.Mr. Santos was born on April 1, 1959, in Sacaton to Theresa Tree Santos and Cedric Santos Sr. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He worked for Gila River Indian Community Facilities Maintenance for the past 10 years.Survivors include his wife, Martina; six stepchildren, Ryden, Ty, Teaya Gonzales, Anisha...
Alan C. Smith
Jun 21, 2019
Alan C. Smith, 70, passed away on June 21, 2019. He was born on August 21, 1948 to Sonny Boy and Tommie Lee Smith in Bakersfield, California. Alan was very devoted to his family. He was a father figure and provider to his entire family. He enjoyed playing golf and enjoyed astronomy. Alan was an Army veteran from Vietnam who...
Henry Roy Robinson
Jun 21, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Henry Roy Robinson, 85, of Casa Grande died on June 21, 2019.Mr. Robinson was born on July 15, 1933. He was a proud Army and Korean War veteran, a corporal and a tank commander and received decorations. He inspired several members of his family to join the military, starting a tradition of Army and Marine Corps veterans...
Donald Matthew Narcia
Jun 20, 2019
AK-CHIN - Donald Matthew Narcia, 67, died on June 20, 2019, in Casa Grande.Mr. Narcia was born on March 16, 1952, to Francis and Agnes Narcia in Ak-Chin. He enjoyed being around his grandchildren. He was a Dodgers and Steelers fan and loved watching football games every Sunday and playing scratchers.He studied to be a counselor and loved helping kids...
Marguerite Honeycutt
Jun 20, 2019
Our dear Marguerite Honeycutt, at the age of 96, died Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to her parents, Howard and Lula Miller. She was married to C. P. Honeycutt of Maricopa, Arizona.Marguerite was a business owner in El Centro, California. She was past president of Casa Grande Valley Cotton Wives, and was also very active...
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