Current Obituaries
Jean Rausch
Feb 19, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Jean A. Rausch, 89, died on Feb. 19, 2018, at her home in Casa Grande.Mrs. Rausch was born on April 19, 1928, in Marysville, Ohio, to Loretta and Clayton Shanks. She was married on July 22, 1950, to Marvin P.L. Rausch. She was an avid seamstress and quilter who enjoyed making clothes and quilts for her family...
Reina Garcia
Feb 18, 2018
ELOY - Reina Garcia, 94, died on Feb. 18, 2018, in Chandler.Mrs. Garcia was born on March 15, 1923, in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Francisco and Reyes Flores. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dancing, singing, cooking, sewing and traveling.Survivors include eight daughters and sons, Gloria Osorio of Watsonville, California, Beverly Garcia of Chandler, Barbara Lopez of Oxnard,...
Richard Frank Deist
Feb 18, 2018
ARIZONA CITY - Richard Frank Deist, 81, of Arizona City died on Feb. 18, 2018.Mr. Deist was born on July 7, 1936, in East Troy, Wisconsin, to De Loss and Martha Thomaszewski Deist. He worked as a carpenter prior to his retirement.He proudly served in the Navy. On June 20, 1959, he was married to Judy Sachi in Big Bend,...
Kelvin Young
Feb 18, 2018
CHUICHU VILLAGE - Kelvin Nelson Young, 55, died on Feb. 18, 2018, at home.Mr. Young was born on Feb. 5, 1963, in Chuichu to Floyd and Maxine (Vincent) Young. He enjoyed listening to music and socializing with his family and friends.He was a hard worker and played bingo on his tablet to relax. He watched old westerns and was a...
Renee Ellis
Feb 18, 2018
BLACKWATER - Renee Dee Jackson Ellis, 50, died on Feb. 18, 2018, in Gilbert.Mrs. Ellis was born on March 22, 1967, in Sacaton to Frank and Irma Jackson. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, reading and listening to music.Survivors include her husband, Michael; three children, Rolan Voltarez, Briana Austin and Ian...
Kristina Crowell
Feb 17, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Kristina Diane Cubillas Crowell, 32, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.Ms. Crowell was born on Nov. 19, 1985, in Silver City, New Mexico, and raised there.She is survived by her significant other, Ashley Montoya; Ashley’s daughter, Kiarah; her parents, Darlene Cubillas McCarthy (Don) of Casa Grande and Ralph Crowell (Crystal) of Silver City;...
Joan Foster Koenig
Feb 16, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Joan Foster Koenig, 88, of Casa Grande died peacefully in her home on Feb. 16, 2018.Ms. Foster Koenig was born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Harrisburg, Illinois, to William and Adria May Creigmile Foster. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University and a Master of Arts from Arizona State University. She began her career...
Irene Francisco
Feb 16, 2018
AK-CHIN - Irene Francisco, 82, died on Feb. 16, 2018, at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.Ms. Francisco was born on Feb. 14, 1936, in Ak-Chin to Enos and Charosa (Marie) Lopez. She was known for her embroidery and quilting and enjoyed putting puzzles together and coloring.Survivors include four daughters, Glenna R. Francisco of Ak-Chin, Charlene Jose of Kaka Village,...
Raymond Thomas Valentine
Feb 15, 2018
ELOY - Raymond Thomas Valentine, 82, of Eloy died on Feb. 15, 2018, at home.Mr. Valentine was born on Nov. 4, 1935, in Sells to Sam and Martha (Juan) Valentine. He and his wife, Mary, celebrated 61 years of marriage. They met and married in Ajo, where he was a heavy equipment operator for 35 years at the Phelps Dodge...
R.C. Jones
Feb 14, 2018
R.C. Jones, 87, entered into EternalLife on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.Mr. Jones was born on Tuesday, January 20, 1931 inRogers, Arkansas to Asbury Jones and Nettie RodgersJones. On April 10, 1971, he entered into marriage withJoy Ladawn Trout in Tolleson, Arizona. Mr. Jones enjoyedhunting, fishing, horse racing, and visiting with family andfriends. R.C. was a loving husband, father, grandfather,brother, uncle...
Abel Miguel
Feb 14, 2018
BLACKWATER - Abel Miguel Sr., 51, of Blackwater died on Feb. 14, 2018.Mr. Miguel was born on Feb. 12, 1967, in Eloy and was a son of Peter Miguel Jr. and Lydia Mendoza Miguel. He worked for Gila River Indian Community Department of Public Works as a truck driver for 25 years.He loved being with his children, family and friends...
Crispin Chacon Mendoza
Feb 14, 2018
ELOY - Crispin Chacon Mendoza, 91, died on Feb. 14, 2018.Mr. Mendoza was born on Oct. 25, 1926, in what is now the ghost town of Pinal, near Superior, to Jose and Francisca Chacon Mendoza. He served in the Army and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He worked as a meat cutter for many years.He enjoyed traveling,...
Raul Marquez
Feb 13, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Raul C. Marquez, 72, died peacefully at home on Feb. 13, 2018, surrounded by his family.Mr. Marquez was born on May 24, 1945, in Fabens, Texas, to Jose and Juanita (Chavez) Marquez. When he was 12, his family moved to Eloy. He met Teresa Martinez, who became his love and wife of 53 years. Together they created...
Elias Porras Tellez
Feb 12, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Elias Porras Tellez Sr., 77, died on Feb. 12, 2018.Mr. Tellez was born on March 28, 1940, in Mesilla, New Mexico, to Fidel and Eduvijes Porras Tellez. He married Carmen Espinoza Hernandez on Aug. 3, 1963, in Casa Grande. They made a home in Stanfield, where he worked as a farmhand. They later moved to Casa Grande...
Gloria White
Feb 11, 2018
Gloria White, 86, of Red Rock, AZ, peacefully passed away on February 11, 2018 in Tucson. She was born on December 15, 1931in Tucson, AZ to Lester and Ester Kinney. Gloria was a tough cowgirl who loved the ranch life. Gloria was a graduate from MaranaHigh School and attended the University of Arizona. Gloria was atrained Trick-Rider and performed professionally,...
Roscoe Johnson
Feb 11, 2018
BLACKWATER - Roscoe Lee Johnson, 72, died on Feb. 11, 2018.Mr. Johnson was born on April 26, 1945, in Sacaton to Ernest and Mary M. Antone Johnson. He worked as a farm laborer for many years and enjoyed talking with people and going for walks. He was a very independent person who didn’t ask for help from anyone.He was preceded...
Arlene Bernice Juan
Feb 9, 2018
SANTA ROSA VILLAGE - Arlene Bernice Juan, 69, of Santa Rosa died on Feb. 9, 2018, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Ms. Juan was born on Sept. 12, 1948, in Ajo to Jose and Mary (Lawrence) Juan. She was known for her traditional basket weaving and was devoted to her family.Survivors include two daughters, Jolene and Joanna Robles of Santa...
Roberta Mae Dickinson Stevens
Feb 6, 2018
CASA GRANDE - Roberta Mae Dickinson Stevens, 70, passed away on February 6, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona after a short illness. A 40 year resident of Casa Grande, she leaves behind her husband of 49 years, LaVerne Bruce Stevens of Casa Grande, a Vietnam Veteran. They met on February 2, 1967 when Roberta’s sister Patty set them up on a...
George Akers
Feb 6, 2018
MARICOPA - George Irvin Akers, 76, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Thunderbird Farms on Feb. 6, 2018.Mr. Akers was born on Dec. 14, 1941, in Wheatland, Wyoming, and was a son of June and Arch Akers. He graduated from Wheatland High School and attended the University of Wyoming. He had several jobs before joining Pacific Power &...
Everett Lynn Roper
Feb 6, 2018
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Everett Roper, father, son, brother and grandfather, passed away at the age of 74 years. He was born in Casa Grande, Arizona, on April 10, 1943. Everett was the owner and operator of the Exxon and Outpost Lodge Motel in Picacho for more than 30 years. He loved his horses, enjoyed dancing, roping and hunting...
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