Current Obituaries
Maxine Goodyear
Apr 8, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Maxine Goodyear, 103, of Casa Grande died on April 8, 2019.Mrs. Goodyear was born on March 18, 1916, to Gleen and Lura Swift. She lived in Hastings, Michigan, until she moved to Casa Grande in 2011.She loved to sew, knit and crochet. She also loved animals, especially her dogs.Survivors include a son, David Goodyear; a sister, Marleah...
Elnora G. "Nora" Thomas
Apr 7, 2019
CHUICHU VILLAGE - Elnora G. "Nora" Thomas, 51, of Chuichu died on April 7, 2019, at Huhukam Memorial Hospital in Sacaton.Ms. Thomas was born on Sept. 19, 1967, in Sacaton to Rufus Thomas and Elsie Pedro. She worked as a caregiver at a group home with disabled and special needs clients. She was very outgoing and outspoken and liked going...
Joseph Anthony Parra
Apr 6, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Joseph Anthony Parra, 32, of Casa Grande died on April 6, 2019.Mr. Parra was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Parra, and his wife, Mercy Tina Parra. Survivors include his father, Fred Anchondo; a son, Calvin Parra; his grandmother, Julia Parra; and four siblings, Tamara, Terrilyn, Tiana and Fredrick Anchondo.Graveside service at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Sandra Louise Gordon
Apr 5, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Sandra Louise Gordon, 70, of Casa Grande died on April 5, 2019.Ms. Gordon was born on June 18, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John E. Durkin Jr. and Wilma L. (Rogers) Durkin. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she had a soft spot for them and spoiled them as any grandmother...
Franklin Paul "Frank" Mintkin
Apr 4, 2019
ARIZONA CITY - Franklin Paul "Frank" Mintken, 75, died on April 4, 2019, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. Mintken was born on April 29, 1943, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to Paul Edwin Mintken and Mary E. Corbitt. He attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and graduated with a degree in accounting. Soon after, he moved his young family to...
George Raglin
Apr 4, 2019
George Raglin , age 73 , died April 4, 2019 at home with his wife Gail by his side. George retired from the US Air Force after 20 years. He had a wonderful life following his love of drag racing, truck driving, fly fishing, riding motorcycles and off road in his side by side. George and Gail were able to...
Esther Ruth Jackson
Apr 3, 2019
SACATON - Esther Ruth Jackson, 93, died on April 3, 2019.Ms. Jackson was born on May 1, 1925, to Albert and Minnie (Meyers) Miguel in Sacaton. She graduated from the Presbyterian Tucson Indian Training School and was the first school health nurse in Sacaton. She then worked in public health nursing for 29 years.She received an award as nurse of...
Josiah Anthony Humeyumptewa
Apr 3, 2019
BLACKWATER - Josiah Anthony Humeyumptewa, infant son of Elgene R. Humeyumptewa and Jeanette L. Enos of Blackwater, was born and died on April 3, 2019, in Casa Grande.He weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. He was mostly active at night and would get excited when he heard his favorite music playing. He kicked when he...
Michael E. Von Haske
Apr 2, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Michael E. Von Haske, 84, died on April 2, 2019.Mr. Von Haske was born on Nov. 22, 1934, to Gerard C. Haske and Thelma C. Bromwell in Washington, D.C. He was a Navy veteran of the USS Wasp and enjoyed travel, camping and doing word searches.Survivors include his wife, Mildred Von Haske; a son, Michael E. Haske;...
Barry Harrison
Apr 2, 2019
Barry Harrison, 76, passed away on April 2, 2019 in Casa Grande.He was born on September 24, 1942 to Ramon Harrison and Mary Stewart in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Barry was a member ofElks Lodge in Casa Grande, Saguaro Bowling League and was an avid sports fan. He was also co-owner of Harrison’s Auto Body,then worked as a janitor at Saguaro Elementary...
Marcus Anthony Ybarra
Mar 31, 2019
BLACKWATER - Marcus Anthony Ybarra, 34, of Blackwater died on March 31, 2019.Mr. Ybarra was born on June 16, 1984, in Phoenix to Jesus U. Ybarra Sr. and Beverly A. Antone. A "people person," he was outgoing, kind and loving and enjoyed family gatherings and cruising around with his siblings.He loved listening to his music and enjoyed his job at...
Elisia Eva Silvas
Mar 31, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Elisia Eva Silvas, 18, died on March 31, 2019, in Casa Grande.Ms. Silvas was born on July 29, 2000, to Isabel Iba�ez and Marcos Silvas Jr. in Casa Grande. She was a senior at Pinnacle High School, wanted to travel to Paris and had aspirations to become a makeup artist.She loved hanging out with her brother Marcos...
Perfecto Bazan
Mar 30, 2019
ELOY - Perfecto Bazan, 91, died peacefully on March 30, 2019, surrounded by his wife and family at his home in Tucson.Mr. Bazan was born in Mexico, was a son of Celestino and Josefina Hernandez and grew up in southern Texas, surrounded by a large extended family. A devoted and loving husband, father, brother and "tata," he lived most of...
Ramon Martinez Silva
Mar 28, 2019
ELOY - Ramon Martinez Silva, 72, died on March 28, 2019, in Tucson. Mr. Silva was born on Jan. 29, 1947, in Salida, California, to Antonio and Margarita Silva. He grew up in Eloy and remained for most of his life until he moved to Tucson.He served in the Army from 1966 to 1968, mostly in Maryland. He was later...
Michael "Mike" Crank
Mar 27, 2019
ELOY - Michael Thomas "Mike" Crank, 63, died in his sleep on March 27, 2019, at his home in Eloy.Mr. Crank was born on Oct. 11, 1955, to Gerald and Margaret (Irwin) Crank in Gaylord, Michigan. He was the youngest of nine children and graduated from Johannesburg-Lewiston High School in 1973. He was a man of many skills who could...
David M. Hernandez
Mar 27, 2019
CASA GRANDE - David M. Hernandez Jr., 84, a longtime Casa Grande educator, died on March 27, 2019.Mr. Hernandez was born on May 23, 1934, in Alpine, Texas, to Jesusita "Chuy" and David Hernandez. He attended Alpine High School, then entered the Army and served in the Airborne. After the Army, he attended Sul Ross State University, where he met...
Fernando V. Chavez Jr.
Mar 26, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Fernando V. Chavez Jr., 78, of Casa Grande died on March 26, 2019.Mr. Chavez was born on Oct. 16, 1940, in San Patricio, New Mexico. He lived in this area for 70 years.Survivors include four daughters, Mary Helen Miller, Terry A. Basil, Diane Chavez and Vanessa M. Chavez; a sister, Eva Chavez; five brothers, Jessy, Ernesto, Daniel,...
Jerry Mark Karpa
Mar 25, 2019
Jerry Mark Karpa, 50, of Maricopa, Arizona passed awayMarch 25, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1968 inRochester, New York to Jerry and Judy Karpa. Mark loved tobe outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. Mark was a loving husband, son, father and family member.Mark is survived by his wife, Dyna Karpa of Maricopa; his daughter, Julia A. Karpa...
Johnny K. Sanders
Mar 24, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Johnny K. Sanders, 56, died on March 24, 2019.Mr. Sanders was born on Nov. 4, 1962, to Johnny and Faye Sanders in Casa Grande. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to go dirt bike riding and riding motorcycles.He loved his job and clients at Cheap Skates Cab. He had a great...
Leora Donna Maag
Mar 22, 2019
CASA GRANDE - Leora Donna Maag, 86, of Casa Grande died on March 22, 2019, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Maag was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Boise, Idaho, to Asa C. and Lorina G. (Howard) Emery. She had many talents and owned an alteration shop at Mountain Home (Idaho) Air Force Base. She enjoyed singing, dancing, crafts,...
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