Current Obituaries
Thomas "Tom" Pedigo
Jun 10, 2017
ARIZONA CITY - Thomas L. "Tom" Pedigo, 76, of Arizona City died on June 10, 2017, in Chandler.Mr. Pedigo was born on July 17, 1940, in Dallas to Woodrow and Zella Jolly.Survivors include his wife/companion, Carol; a son, James Pedigo of Oregon; two sisters, Dottie and Barbara; and three grandsons.J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel in...
Nancy Battaglia
Jun 10, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Nancy Battaglia, 59, died June 10, 2017.She was born Dec. 27, 1957 .Mrs. Battaglia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She touched the lives of many every day.She will be remembered for her easy smile, big heart, her love of music and her passion for her family.Survivors include her husband, John, and two daughters, Amanda...
Mary Goff
Jun 10, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Mary Goff, 79, of Casa Grande died on June 10, 2017.Mrs. Goff was born on Nov. 10, 1937, in San Diego to Harold and Maxine Fike.She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Michael; their two adult children, Michael Goff Jr. and Tammi Goff; two brothers, Larry and James Fike; and a grandchild.Graveside service at 10:30...
Myrtle Ruby Chambers
Jun 8, 2017
ELOY - Myrtle Ruby Chambers, 97, a longtime Eloy businesswoman, died on June 8, 2017, at Mountain View Care Center in Tucson.Mrs. Chambers was born in Bergman, Boone County, Arkansas, on June 2, 1920, to Lottie A. Young and James H. Williams. She moved to Eloy in 1938 from Arkansas and married Horace G. Chambers on Dec. 2, 1939, at...
Delia Marrs Harris
Jun 8, 2017
DELIA MARRS HARRISLong-time resident of Casa Grande, Delia Marrs Harris, passedaway in Austin, Texas, at the age of 93, on June 8, 2017.Delia was born on the family farm in Dewey County near Canton,Oklahoma on October 3, 1923. She was the daughter of Joseph Averyand Josephine Stewart Marrs and the youngest of their seven children. In1936, the Marrs family sold...
Waylon James Lewis
Jun 6, 2017
CASA BLANCA - Waylon James Lewis, 38, died on June 6, 2017, in Chandler.Mr. Lewis was born on Aug. 4, 1978, in Phoenix to Myron and Joyce Lewis. He had a big heart and cared for everyone around him. He would go out of his way to make everyone happy, always putting smiles on their faces.He had a great talent...
Gladine Christine Allison
Jun 6, 2017
SANTAN - Gladine Christine Allison, 80, of Santan died on June 6, 2017. Mrs. Allison was born on June 26, 1936, in Tucson to Nelson Lopez and Nellie Juan. She was devoted to her family and very caring, protecting and nurturing while raising her 12 children. She also tended to her grandchildren and their needs.Her favorite hobby was the garden,...
Bonnie Teel
Jun 6, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Bonnie Loydeen (Longhenry) Teel, 84, of Casa Grande died on June 6, 2017, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Teel was born on March 14, 1933, in Judson, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Rachel Tweed.She is survived by her husband, Gene Teel; five adult children, Shelley Shores, Dawn Bartsch, David, Jean and Jane Longhenry; seven grandchildren; and several...
Juan De Leon
Jun 5, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Juan De Leon, 84, died on June 5, 2017, in Casa Grande.Mr. De Leon was born on May 13, 1933, to Martin and Juanita De Leon in Falfurrias, Texas. Survivors include his companion, Alice De Leon; 14 adult children, Juan De Leon Jr., Ruben Medina, Eva Soto Elias, Natividad De Leon, Yolanda D. Collie, Linda Anguamea, David...
Robert "Bob" Lawrence Lavoie
Jun 1, 2017
MARICOPA - Robert Lawrence "Bob" LaVoie, 62, of Maricopa died at home on June 1, 2017.Mr. LaVoie was born on Dec. 22, 1954, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to John R. and Norma L. Hesselgren LaVoie. Some of his passions were camping, fishing and the San Francisco 49ers. He also loved all types of motor sports racing. His favorite driver was Tony...
Monica Catherine Juan
May 31, 2017
BAPCHULE - Monica Catherine Juan, 66, died on May 31, 2017, in Chandler.Ms. Juan was born on April 12, 1951, in Sacaton to Joseph and Mary Juan. She moved to Los Angeles in 1970 for nursing school and attended Lamson College in 1974 to become a nursing assistant. In 1996 she bought an apartment building near Phoenix. She enjoyed shopping...
Peggy Ann Tyler
May 31, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Peggy Ann Tyler, 58, of Phoenix died on May 31, 2017, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.Ms. Tyler was born on Nov. 26, 1958, in Houston to Alberta and Johnnie Tyler Sr. She had a kind heart and fun personality. She worked as a caregiver and was always willing to help anyone in need.She...
Daniel "Danny" Mcgraugh
May 30, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Daniel Patrick "Danny" McGraugh, 65, of Casa Grande died on May 30, 2017, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. McGraugh was born on June 8, 1951, in Tucson to Frank and Pauline McGraugh. He was raised in Tucson but moved to Casa Grande in 1968. He was known for his kind heart and enjoyed fishing, camping and...
Cleo "Joann" Wayne
May 29, 2017
MARICOPA - Cleo JoAnn Wayne, 72, of Maricopa died on May 29, 2017.Mrs. Wayne was born on Oct. 16, 1944, and was a daughter of Joseph and Audrey Barrett. She was devoted to her family and loved them unconditionally. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She loved nature, and watching birds started her day. The hummingbird...
Aree "Kyu" Valencia
May 29, 2017
SACATON - Aree "Kyu" Valencia, 16, of Sacaton died on May 29, 2017, at home, surrounded by his family.Mr. Valencia was born in Phoenix on Sept. 16, 2000, to Jose and Chastatie Valencia. He was known for his kind personality and love of life and enjoyed drawing, talking with people and spending time with his family, especially his son and...
Lionel Paul Armenta
May 29, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Lionel Paul Armenta, 92, died on May 29, 2017, at his home in Casa Grande following an extended illness.Born in Ajo, a son of Encarnacion and Antonia Armenta, Mr. Armenta was a nearly lifelong resident of Casa Grande, a graduate of Florence High School and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by three sons,...
Isidro Valdez
May 29, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Isidro Valdez, 95, of Casa Grande died on May 29, 2017, at home.Mr. Valdez was born on May 15, 1922, in Mumford, Texas, to Jesus and Magdalena (Cerecerro) Valdez. He served in the military and later loved raising animals, including cattle, pigs and sheep, to sell or slaughter for his family's consumption. He treasured the earth and...
Jaime Javier Torres
May 28, 2017
COOLIDGE - Jaime Javier Torres, 27, of Coolidge died on May 28, 2017.Mr. Torres was born on Jan. 24, 1990, in Florence to Laura Torres. He started drawing when he was 17, was very talented and was a tattoo artist. He loved to be with his family, and his mother was proud of him.Survivors include his mother, of Coolidge; a...
Richard "Fish" Lyons
May 28, 2017
SACATON - Richard "Fish" Lyons Jr., 54, died on May 28, 2017, in Sacaton.Mr. Lyons was born on Jan. 28, 1963, to Marjorie and Richard Lyons Sr. in Sacaton. He enjoyed playing football and baseball at Casa Grande Union High School and was an all-around athlete. He was a good father to his children and a great friend.Survivors include two...
Miranda Ashley Arvallo
May 28, 2017
APACHE JUNCTION - Miranda Ashely Arvallo, 25, of Apache Junction died on May 28, 2017, in Phoenix.Mrs. Arvallo was born on Sept. 17, 1991, in Casa Grande and was a daughter of Patrick Rosales and Juana Parsons. She was devoted to her family, was very independent and free spirited, and loved making others laugh. She loved spending time with her...
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