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Rosembett Guzman
May 23, 2019
CASA BLANCA - Rosembett Guzman, 50, known to many as "Rosemberg," died on May 23, 2019.Mr. Guzman was born in Chiapas, Mexico. He lived the majority of his life in Casa Blanca on the Gila River Indian Community. He formerly worked at G&S Landscaping, but after becoming an amputee, he cleaned yards and worked odd jobs on the community.He was...
Encarnacion Medina Gonzalez
May 22, 2019
MARICOPA - Encarnacion Medina Gonzalez, 96, of Maricopa died peacefully at home on May 22, 2019.Mr. Gonzalez was preceded in death by two sons, Gilbert and Urbano Gonzalez; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Josefina; 10 daughters and sons, Rachel Slocum of Maricopa, Jose Gonzalez of Colton, California, Encarnacion Gonzalez Jr. of Pico Rivera, California,...
Charles Kelly
May 20, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Charles Kelly, 89, of Casa Grande died peacefully at home on May 20, 2019.Mr. Kelly was born on July 12, 1929, in Falmouth, Kentucky, to Wade H. and Nancy E. Weaver Kelly. He proudly served 28 years in the Navy on diesel-electric submarines and various ships, including in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He loved...
Noel Franklin Wickey
May 19, 2019
SANTAN - Noel Franklin Wickey, 43, died on May 19, 2019.Mr. Wickey was born on July 30, 1975, in Chandler to Salvador Cervantes Sr. and Gloria J. Wickey. He was known as lovable, respectful, humorous and always having a smile on his face.He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and helping others and had a big heart.Survivors include...
Siana Blessings Williams
May 18, 2019
BLACKWATER - Siana Blessings Williams, 3, of Blackwater died on May 18, 2019.Siana was born on Oct. 9, 2015, in Goodyear to Shalene Blackwater. She was full of life, loved to dance and was always ready for anything and to go anywhere.She liked the color blue, bubbles and puppies and was very playful and enjoyed anyone's company. She was described...
Paul B. Reece
May 17, 2019
ELOY - Paul B. Reece Jr., 35, died on May 17, 2019.Mr. Reece was born on May 1, 1984, in Mesa to Paul B. Reece Sr. and Annette M. Sweat, the fourth child of his mother and only one of his father. He was raised in Eloy and attended school there. He then moved to Tucson, where he attended high...
Bobbie Wade Ray
May 17, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Bobbie Wade Ray, 73, of Casa Grande died on May 17, 2019.Mrs. Ray was born in Crockett, Texas, on Nov. 23, 1945, to Walter and Sarah Colter, the first of 10 children. The others are Mae West of Tucson, Jewell Colter, Doretta Calvin of Casa Grande, Norma Alexander of Eloy, Doris Alexander of Minnesota, Mack Colter of...
Richard P. Sloman
May 12, 2019
Richard P. Sloman, 71, passed away on May 12, 2019. Hewas born on December 7, 1947 to Frank and Grace Sloman inSan Francisco, California. Richard was an avid golfer, playing intournaments in California, Arizona and Nevada. He was a memberof PGA and numerous men’s clubs. During his golfing career hemade many friends. Special acknowledgment to his best friend of60 years...
Shirley Ann Zavitka
May 11, 2019
MARICOPA - Shirley Ann Zavitka, 87, of Maricopa died on May 11, 2019.Mrs. Zavitka was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Michael and Mary Novak. She loved to dance, travel and shop and was devoted to her family.She is survived by her husband, James N.; four adult children, Mary Cruz, Jamie Czornyj, Sharlene Lazzini and...
Jenna Lattea
May 10, 2019
The death of a child is heartbreaking, and it is hard tomemorialize a life that had yet begun to live. The world hasbecome a bit dimmer since her passing and yet we must go on.Jenna Marie Lattea, at the tender age of 16 has left thisworld to start a new beginning. Jenna came into this worldon June 17th, 2002. Jenna...
James Harold Ake
May 10, 2019
MARICOPA - James Harold Ake Sr., 63, of Maricopa died on May 10, 2019.Mr. Ake loved cars and was an automobile aficionado. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed watching NHRA drag racing and was a master carpenter. He is survived by a son and two daughters, James H. Ake Jr. of Phoenix, Kathryn S. Ake and Emily R....
Librada Perez
May 10, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Librada Perez, 91, of Casa Grande died on May 10, 2019.Mrs. Perez was a wonderful cook, known for her tamales. She loved her family and was a devoted mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis G. Perez Sr., and three children, Estella Garcia, Ernest and Nicolas Perez. She is survived by five daughters...
Edward Dwayne Lawson
May 10, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Edward Dwayne Lawson, 83, of Casa Grande died on May 10, 2019.Mr. Lawson was an avid gardener. Most of all he loved and enjoyed being with his family. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Eloy and formerly was a member of the Eloy Jaycees.He was a heavy equipment operator in Operating Engineers Local 428 and worked...
John G. Orosco
May 9, 2019
CASA GRANDE - John G. Orosco, 66, of Casa Grande died at home on May 9, 2019.Mr. Orosco was a loving family man who enjoyed playing and coaching baseball and dancing, but his greatest love was spending time with his wife, grandchildren, other family and his dogs. Survivors include his wife, Christina; a son and two daughters, Ruben Soto of...
Margery Trevino
May 9, 2019
BLACKWATER - Margery Trevino, 71, of Blackwater died on May 9, 2019.Ms. Trevino was born on Oct. 23, 1947, in Sacaton to Allen and Elizabeth (Thomas) Stewart. She was a loving, selfless woman who enjoyed her time with her family and was an expert tamale maker.She enjoyed chair volleyball, travel and word puzzles and was devoted to all her animals....
Marie E. Kirklow
May 9, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Marie E. Kirklow, 69, of Casa Grande died on May 9, 2019.One of her favorite pastimes was watching the "NCIS" television show.Ms. Kirklow was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Kirklow, and a sister, Dorothy Waters. She is survived by two sons, James Kirklow of Chandler and Brian Kirklow of Casa Grande, and three grandchildren. Private...
Kenneth Gerald Hayes
May 5, 2019
SACATON - Kenneth Gerald Hayes, 87, of Sacaton died on May 5, 2019.Mr. Hayes was born on Sept. 6, 1931, in Sacaton to Jobe and Nancy (Whittaker) Hayes. An Army veteran, he served in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart Medal. He was a brother of the late Ira Hayes, the World War II Marine Corps veteran who...
Douglas Lee Allen Sr.
May 5, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Douglas Lee Allen Sr., 63, of Casa Grande died on May 5, 2019.Mr. Allen was born on Nov. 2, 1955, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. He was married to Sara Allen on Oct. 14, 1984.He ran his own small company in Dudleyville and was a hardworking, loving family man. He enjoyed attending Victory Baptist Church, where he made...
Christopher Roy "Chris" Reed
May 5, 2019
SACATON - Christopher Roy "Chris" Reed, 47, died on May 5, 2019.Mr. Reed was born on Dec. 20, 1971, in Phoenix and was a son of Shelton R. Reed and Raycita A. Cosen. He excelled in wrestling and football while in high school. He also excelled in math. He attended Arizona State University and discovered a passion for teaching. He...
Good Gentle Wind Harris
May 2, 2019
SACATON - Good Gentle Wind Stephan Jayme Harris, 17, of Sacaton died on May 2, 2019.Mr. Harris was a gentle, kind and quiet person who loved his family and his dog and best friend Deja. He is survived by his parents, Daryl L. Harris of Scottsdale and Jerilyn Juste of Sacaton; his paternal grandmother, Ruth Mader of Scottsdale; his maternal...
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