Current Obituaries
Modesto Amador-Zayas
Dec 9, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Modesto Amador-Zayas, 69, of Casa Grande died on Dec. 9, 2017, at home.Mr. Amador-Zayas was born on June 15, 1948, in Mexico to Manuel and Paz (Zayas) Amador. He was a marathon runner and entered competitions. He enjoyed listening to music and being with friends.Survivors include two sons, Manuel Amador Cardenas of Casa Grande and Gilberto Amador...
Gene Parsons
Dec 9, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene A. Parsons,83, on Saturday, December 9, 2017, after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Parsons was born in Freedom, OK, on February 23, 1934 to Clifford and Mable (Reed) Parsons. He graduated from Freedom High School in 1952. From the time he was a little boy,...
Jose Phillip Soto
Dec 9, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Jose Phillip Soto Sr., 74, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2017, at Lita Caring Home.Mr. Soto was born on Dec. 18, 1942. He was known to his friends as Phillip but what he loved most was when his grandchildren called him "Tata." He loved to restore old cars, especially his favorite, the '57 Chevy,...
Margaret Peggy Rea
Dec 9, 2017
Margaret (Peggy) Rea (80) was born on May 3rd, 1937 in Newton, Massachusettsand died on December 9th, 2017 in Casa Grande, Arizona surroundedby her loving family. Peggy enjoyed going to Ak Chin Harrah’s casino; she’sbeen going to the casino for several years on Tuesday nights with her friendsto enjoy dancing and listening to music including her favorite band, ThaddeusRose. Peggy...
Don Rigas
Dec 7, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Donald Michael "Don" Rigas, 75, died on Dec. 7, 2017, in Casa Grande.Mr. Rigas was born on Sept. 24, 1942, to George and Mary Rigas in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Mexico and the Western states.He is survived...
Troy Livernois
Dec 7, 2017
ARIZONA CITY - Troy Stephen Livernois, 45, of Arizona City died on Dec. 7, 2017.Mr. Livernois was born on March 21, 1972, and formerly lived in Phelps, New York. He worked at the GEO Group prison in Florence for 10 years.He lived for his family, and his girls were the pride of his life. He loved sports, especially the Buffalo...
Wilfred Wellington
Dec 6, 2017
SACATON - Wilfred Wellington, 86, of Sacaton died on Dec. 6, 2017.Mr. Wellington was born on April 14, 1931, in Sacaton. After graduating from high school, he attended Cook School for Christian Leadership in the Valley, where he met Harriet C. Hollow, whom he married in 1955. He pursued his undergraduate education while in California, taking classes at city or...
Virgil Boyd Thomas
Dec 6, 2017
BLACKWATER - Virgil Boyd Thomas, 77, died on Dec. 6, 2017, in Laveen.Mr. Thomas was born on May 3, 1940, to Vincent Thomas and Marion James in Sacaton Flats. He enjoyed spending time with family and especially his grandchildren.He retired from Gila River Indian Care Center in Laveen and was an Arizona Cardinals fan.Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie Cagle of...
Jody Lee Norris
Dec 6, 2017
CASA BLANCA - Jody Lee Norris, 31, died on Dec. 6, 2017.Ms. Norris was born on May 17, 1986, to Webster W. Norris III and Idella M. Pablo in Phoenix. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her children. She also enjoyed singing, dancing, music, shopping and driving others. She was very funny, loving, caring and generous and...
Georgette Harriet Chase
Dec 5, 2017
SACATON - Georgette Harriet Chase, 79, formerly a Gila River Indian Community tribal judge and council member, died on Dec. 5, 2017, in Chandler.Ms. Chase was born on Jan. 28, 1938, in Blackwater to Elliot and Eleanor John. Passionate about Gila River politics, she was a District 3 councilwoman for the community and served as chief judge. She also was...
Katherine Gibson
Dec 2, 2017
Katherine Lucille Gibson, 68, died on Dec. 2, 2017, in Phoenix.Ms. Gibson was born on June 22, 1949, in Bapchule to Matthew Gibson and Elizabeth Manuel. She retired from Stanford University after 37 years of service and was a loving mother.Survivors include a daughter, Lohenia Roeschlaub of Avondale; a sister and brother, Theresa Gibson of Sacaton and Vernon Gibson of...
Warren Foster
Dec 1, 2017
Warren Grant Foster, 86, of Casa Grande died on Dec. 1, 2017, at home.Mr. Foster was born on Jan. 24, 1931, in Springville, New York, to Bert and Emily (Warner) Foster. He served in the Air Force for 13 1/2 years and was an active member of American Legion Post 8, where he was a past commander.He was a member...
Lillian Breitenbach
Nov 30, 2017
Lillian Breitenbach, 96, a Casa Grande native, died on Nov. 30, 2017, in Chandler.Mrs. Breitenbach was born on July 24, 1921, to Henry Armenta and Marina Martinez. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary for many years.Survivors include three daughters, Gloria McGee, Carole Reid and Pauline James; a brother and sister, Joe Armenta and Sally Martin; six grandchildren; 10...
Timothy James Yarberry
Nov 29, 2017
AK-CHIN - Timothy James Yarberry, 59, of Ak-Chin died on Nov. 29, 2017, at home.Mr. Yarberry was born on May 16, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Alvin and Nina (Mincy) Yarberry. He served in the Air Force and the Vietnam War. He was devoted to his family and loved to fish and listen to music, especially Jimmy Buffett and...
Juanna Molina
Nov 29, 2017
SACATON FLATS - Juanna Molina, 24, died on Nov. 29, 2017, as a result of injuries from a traffic accident near Maricopa.Ms. Molina was born on Nov. 4, 1993 to Maclavio and Elsie Molina in Chandler.Survivors include her parents and 10 siblings, Guadalupe, Francisco, Nicholas, Maricella, Aaron, Luciana, Shirley, Carlos and Bonaventure Molina and Ched Bayles Jr.Wake beginning at 5...
Dominic Dixon
Nov 29, 2017
CASA BLANCA - Dominic Trent Dixon, 18, died on Nov. 29, 2017.Mr. Dixon was born on April 27, 1999, in Chandler to Lynette Johns and Darian Dixon. He enjoyed fishing, baking cakes, eating pizza and drinking coffee.He also loved music and played in the Basha High School band. He was a natural artist who loved to participate in performing arts...
Ray Molina
Nov 29, 2017
Ray Anthony Molina Sr. 33, died on Nov. 29, 2017, as a result of injuries from a traffic accident near Maricopa. Mr. Molina was born on Sept. 28, 1984, in Phoenix to Delores A. Molina. Survivors include his mother; a daughter and son, Leticia Molina and Ray Molina Jr.; and two siblings, Luciano and Laura B. Molina. He was preceded...
Nickie Marshall Miller
Nov 28, 2017
Nickie Marshall Miller, 67, passed away November 28, 2017 at BannerDesert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on February 4,1950 in High Point, North Carolina.He was preceded in death by hisparents, Libby and Edward Miller. Nickie is survived by his wife, Felicia Ulvevadet; his daughters, Tracie (Gus)Goggin and Shaunna (Eddie) Jones; his grandchildren,Tyler, Coleton and Samantha Goggin, Alexander...
Permelia Marrietta
Nov 26, 2017
Permelia Marrietta, 88, died on Nov. 26, 2017.Mrs. Marrietta was born on Sept. 10, 1929, in Stotonic, where she lived all of her life. She spent most of it as a homemaker and caregiver to many foster children.She loved spending time with family and friends and also enjoyed listening to gospel, waila and Elvis Presley music. She was known for...
Anne Holder
Nov 25, 2017
Anne Holder, 82, died in her sleep on Nov. 25, 2017, at her home in Casa Grande.Mrs. Holder was born on Dec. 12, 1934, in Stewartsville, New Jersey, a daughter of Allen and Ruth Stone. She graduated from Phillipsburg (New Jersey) High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Harry Marugg, on June 11, 1955.They moved to Connecticut, where he...
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