Current Obituaries
Elena "Debbie" Allen
Oct 2, 2017
CASA BLANCA - Elena "Debbie" Allen, 63, of Chandler died on Oct. 2, 2017.Mrs. Allen was born on Feb. 10, 1954, in Sacaton and was a daughter of Rosezella Walker and Stewart Antone.She is survived by her three adult sons, Jason Otero, Derrick Antone and James Allen; her mother; six siblings, Linda Kyyitan, Manuel Mendoza, John Mendoza Jr., Clifford Antone,...
Thomas "Tom" Stephen Bundy
Oct 2, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Thomas Stephen "Tom" Bundy, 54, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 2, 2017.Mr. Bundy was born on Dec. 3, 1962, in St. Louis to D. James "Jim" and Nancy Ann Flaherty Bundy. He had a love of building things with his hands and started with a tree house in his youth. From there it went on to...
Gene Freeman
Oct 1, 2017
COOLIDGE - Gene Freeman, 52, of Coolidge died on Oct. 1, 2017.Mr. Freeman was born on Jan. 15, 1965, in Florence to Kathy L. and Russell G. Freeman Sr.He is survived by his wife, whom he married on April 26, 2012, Candi; five sons and daughters, Amanda Blatz, Melissa McGarry, Jeremey Willey, Logan Dahnert and Ian Dahnert; his second father,...
Mario Luz
Sep 30, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Mario Luz, 22, of Casa Grande died on Sept. 30, 2017.Mr. Luz was born on July 29, 1995, to Roberto P. Luz and Veronica Sanchez. He was raised in Casa Grande, where he attended school. He enjoyed spending time with his family, including his grandparents, and especially his grandfather Jose Sanchez before he died in 2016. His...
Charles V. Ruiz,
Sep 29, 2017
FLORENCE - Charles V. Ruiz Sr., 85, a Florence native and resident, died on Sept. 29, 2017.Mr. Ruiz was born on Nov. 3, 1931, to Mercedes and Cayetano Ruiz. He grew up in Florence and established a family and career in the community. A hardworking, generous and faithful man, he worked for the town of Florence for more than 30...
Delvin Miles Davis
Sep 29, 2017
ELOY - Delvin Miles Davis, 60, of Eloy died on Sept. 29, 2017.Mr. Davis was born on June 6, 1957, in Sacaton to Elsie and Melvin Davis Sr. He was devoted to his family and known for his loving spirit and kind heart. He had many lifelong friendships. A substance abuse counselor with a passion for life, he helped to...
Raul Belloc
Sep 29, 2017
ELOY - Raul Belloc Sr., 92, a longtime businessman, died on Sept. 29, 2017, in Eloy.Mr. Belloc was born on Oct. 6, 1924, to Pedro and Cecilia Belloc in Ruidosa, Texas. He was a business owner for 70 years and worked in agriculture in several states. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. A member of St. Helen...
Marygrace Roberts Rubart
Sep 27, 2017
Marygrace Roberts Rubart, 75, of Casa Grande, AZ passed away on September 27, 2017. She was born on March 2, 1942 in South Charleston, West Virginia to Loyed and Hellen Roberts. Marygrace was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and wife. Her loving spirit and kind heart touched all who knew her. She cherished her many lifelong friendships and...
Armando Lauro Molina
Sep 26, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Armando Lauro Molina, 69, of Casa Grande died on Sept. 26, 2017.Mr. Molina was born on April 7, 1948, in Tucson to Lauro C. and Marcella C. Molina. He was known for his nurturing personality and kind heart and was devoted to his family.He was described as a father to everyone, always helping those in need. He...
William 'Bill' Marvin Tanner, Sr.
Sep 26, 2017
CASA GRANDE - William Marvin "Bill" Tanner Sr., 82, died on Sept. 26, 2017, at Family Tys Assisted Living Home.Mr. Tanner was born a triplet at the Stork's Nest maternity home in downtown Tucson to Gladys (Moore) and Clifford Tanner Sr. After graduating from Tucson High School in 1953, he began a telephone company career with Mountain Bell. He was...
Selma Sipes
Sep 26, 2017
Selma Sipes, 60, died on September 26, in Phoenix, after being Life-Flighted there due to a catastrophic brain aneurism. Her death was sudden and unexpected.Mrs. Sipes was born June 8, 1957 in San Diego, California. Selma wasthe daughter of Ignacio Arriaga and Selma P. Arriaga. She grew up in Chula Vista, CA and graduated from Castle Park High School in...
Armando Lauro Molina
Sep 26, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Armando Lauro Molina, 69, of Casa Grande died on Sept. 26, 2017.Mr. Molina was born on April 7, 1948, in Tucson to Lauro C. and Marcella C. Molina. He was known for his nurturing personality and kind heart and was devoted to his family.He was described as a father to everyone, always helping those in need. He...
Gary D Helton
Sep 26, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Gary D. Helton, 65, of Casa Grande died on Sept. 26, 2017, at home.Mr. Helton was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in Casa Grande to Ida Mae and Barney Helton II. He was a musician, an athlete, a builder and was devoted to his family and friends. He was passionate about the things and people he loved.He...
Gary D Helton
Sep 26, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Gary D. Helton, 65, of Casa Grande died on Sept. 26, 2017, at home.Mr. Helton was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in Casa Grande to Ida Mae and Barney Helton II. He was a musician, an athlete, a builder and was devoted to his family and friends. He was passionate about the things and people he loved.He...
James "Jim" Robert Weaver
Sep 26, 2017
MARICOPA - James Robert "Jim" Weaver, 69, died on Sept. 26, 2017.Mr. Weaver was born on Veterans Day in Kansas City, Missouri, and he loved his country with a passion. He bravely served as an Army medic during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart Medal in 1970. Soon after, he met Patty and married in...
Oliver Darius Brown
Sep 25, 2017
GHA'CKA VILLAGE - Oliver Darius Brown, 6, died on Sept. 25, 2017.Oliver was born on Nov. 29, 2010, in Sells to Frances (Martin) and Gary Brown Jr. He attended first grade at Santa Rosa Day School and loved playing with his friends.His favorite sport was basketball, and he was making shots, practicing with his older brother Marcel. His favorite TV...
Susan Gail Ayers
Sep 24, 2017
COOLIDGE - Susan Gail Ayers, 58, of Coolidge died on Sept. 24, 2017.Mrs. Ayers was born on March 24, 1959, in Corsicana, Texas, to Herbert and Dorothy (Minnie) Franks.She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ben O.; their four adult children, Catherine, Donald, Greg and Benjamin G. Ayers; three sisters, Sandy McDonald, Patricia Carline and Glenna Justice; and...
Sedrix Quintin Manuel-Tobey
Sep 24, 2017
SANTAN - Sedrix Quintin Manuel-Tobey, 1-month-old son of Dalvin D. Manuel and Satantha Lee Tobey, died on Sept. 24, 2017, in Chandler.Sedrix was born on Aug. 11, 2017, in Chandler.In addition to his parents, survivors include five siblings, Maranda Tobey, Valerie Hendricks, Tobias, Quintin and Flying Eagle Tobey, and grandparents, Loulla Domingo, Melinda (Ennis) Jackson and Reginald Tobey.Wake beginning at...
Richard "Ricky" Dennis Vega
Sep 24, 2017
BAPCHULE - Richard Dennis "Ricky" Vega, 58, of Bapchule died on Sept. 24, 2017, in Glendale.Mr. Vega was born on April 18, 1959, in Sacaton to Carlos Vega and Mida Paul. He enjoyed playing baseball in his youth and riding his bicycle. His love of riding his bike carried him through the rest of his life. He looked forward to...
Jose Mark Wood
Sep 23, 2017
SANTA ROSA VILLAGE - Jose Mark Wood, 75, of Santa Rosa died on Sept. 23, 2017, at Banner-University Medical Center Tucson.Mr. Wood was born on Feb. 26, 1942, in Santa Rosa to Buster and Lolisa (Frank) Wood. He was a traditional singer, read all kinds of books and enjoyed watching TV. He was known for making rattles out of gourds.He...
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