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Concepcion S. Quijada

Concepcion S. Quijada

Apr 30, 2017

ELOY - Concepcion S. Quijada, 82, of Eloy died on April 30, 2017, at home, with her family by her side.Mrs. Quijada was born on Sept. 28, 1934, in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, to Trinidad and Ramona (Felix) Siqueiros. She was devoted to her family and a hardworking woman who helped anyone in need. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially...

James Norrise Falls

James Norrise Falls

Apr 30, 2017

CASA GRANDE - James Norrise Falls, 89, died on April 30, 2017.Mr. Falls was born on Nov. 1, 1927, with twin sister Mattie Dorrise in Leesburg, Texas, to Rube and Pearlie Falls. At a young age he moved to Arizona, where he met LaVerne Campbell and married her on May 23, 1949, in Florence. In 1955 they joined New Hope...

Lorena Ann Kraft

Lorena Ann Kraft

Apr 29, 2017

CASA GRANDE - Lorena Ann Kraft, 76, of Casa Grande died on April 29, 2017, at home.Ms. Kraft was born on Aug. 27, 1940, in Middletown, Ohio, to Robert and Sylvia (Carson) Kraft.Survivors include three sons and a daughter, James C. "JC" Everhart II, Robert J., Max D. and Mary Suellen Everhart, all of Arizona; six stepchildren, all of Indiana;...

Cheri Marie Buie

Cheri Marie Buie

Apr 29, 2017

Cheri Marie Buie, 64, passed away April 29, 2017 at home with her family. She was born on June 26, 1952 to Richard and Ione Umbdenstock in Palatine, Illinois. Cheri was married to Bob Buie for 46 wonderful years.She is survived by her husband, Bob; her son, Marc Buie of Casa Grande, Arizona; her daughter, Chris Lorenzo of Casa Grande,...

Barbra "Boots" O'Donnell

Barbra "Boots" O'Donnell

Apr 29, 2017

PHOENIX - Barbra "Boots" O'Donnell, 92, died on April 29, 2017, in Phoenix.Mrs. O'Donnell was born on Dec. 27, 1924, in Miami, Arizona, and was a daughter of Francis and Lois Stone. She had an older sister and brother, Lois and Francis. She grew up in Superior and married her childhood sweetheart, John O'Donnell, on Aug. 28, 1948, in Bakersfield,...

Clarence Marrietta

Clarence Marrietta

Apr 28, 2017

CASA GRANDE - Clarence Marrietta, 53, of Casa Grande died on April 28, 2017.Mr. Marrietta was born on Aug. 14, 1963, in Sacaton to Joseph and Anastasia Marrietta.He is survived by his companion, Michelle Ramon; three brothers, Michael Marrietta Sr., Bernard and Francisco Marrietta; and a sister, Manuelita Youyestewa. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings,...

Benjamin Lee Barth

Benjamin Lee Barth

Apr 28, 2017

CASA GRANDE - Benjamin Lee Barth, 42, of Casa Grande died on April 28, 2017.Mr. Barth was born on Dec. 11, 1974, in Alliance, Ohio, to Gerald "Jerry" and Jane Barth. He loved his family and friends and was devoted to God.He was a lead massage therapist and spa manager in Texas. At Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology, his...

Nellye "Nell" Hall

Nellye "Nell" Hall

Apr 28, 2017

Nellye "Nell" Willis Hall, 65, of Casa Grande, Arizona passed away April 28, 2017 at home. She was born in Longview, TX to Fletcher and Ruth Willis on January 19, 1952.Nell is survived by her daughters: Michelle Hall-Smith and Bridget (Hall) Nash; their father, Bobby Hall; seven siblings: Wayne, Frankie, and Mark Willis, JeanThomas, Barbara Jennings, Charlene Washington and Mildred...

Cynthia Lynn Baptisto

Cynthia Lynn Baptisto

Apr 27, 2017

SACATON - Cynthia Lynn Baptisto, 60, died on April 27, 2017.Ms. Baptisto was born on Dec. 16, 1956, in Sacaton to Clarence and Barbara Baptisto. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, including nieces and nephews. She enjoyed Native crafts, travel and playing softball.Survivors include her companion, Barbara Williams, and two sisters, Delores Baptisto and Janice Whitman. She was...

Joseph M. Scott

Joseph M. Scott

Apr 27, 2017

Joseph M. ScottJoe joined the U.S. Army in 1958, where he served at various duty stations including a tour inJapan. Joe married his best friend and soul mate of 55 years, Traci Hudson on July 1, 1962. He then reenlisted completing his military service at Fort Hood in 1965.Joe relocated his family to Arizona in 1965 and inally, to Casa...

Maria "Pura" Encinas

Maria "Pura" Encinas

Apr 26, 2017

CASA GRANDE - Maria "Pura" Encinas, 88, died peacefully on April 26, 2017, surrounded by her family.Mrs. Encinas was born on Sept. 29, 1928. She had 10 children and was devoted to her family. The role she loved most was being "Nana" to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her unconditional love, nurturing spirit and words of wisdom.She...

Frank Marquez

Frank Marquez

Apr 26, 2017

ELOY - Frank Marquez, 33, of Eloy died on April 26, 2017, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. Marquez was born on June 14, 1983, in Casa Grande to Jesus Marquez and Cecilia Ramos. He was a loving, caring man and always in the spotlight of the party. He loved having family gatherings, watching UFC and football, especially the Cardinals....

Julia Reyna

Julia Reyna

Apr 25, 2017

CASA GRANDE - Julia Reyna died on April 25, 2017, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Reyna was born in 1933 in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She was known for her love of her family and especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She loved her roses and other plants and the birds outside. She was a believer in God and...

Angie L. Valencia

Angie L. Valencia

Apr 23, 2017

COOLIDGE - Angie L. Valencia, 63, of Coolidge died on April 23, 2017, in Mesa.Ms. Valencia was born on Dec. 20, 1953, in Santan. She was a dry cleaning presser and a hard worker. She was devoted to her family, including her grandchildren, and enjoyed life. She was very kind.Survivors include three sons, Sidonio Easbrae, Gabriel and Angel Mendoza; three...

Burton Glen Lopez

Burton Glen Lopez

Apr 21, 2017

SACATON - Burton Glen Lopez, 78, of Sacaton died on April 21, 2017.Mr. Lopez was born on March 26, 1939, in Santan to Eunice and Alzelo Lopez. He was a caring man who enjoyed time with the Lord and his family, especially his grandchildren. He took care of everyone and was known for his kind heart.Survivors include his wife of...

Daniel Scoffer

Daniel Scoffer

Apr 21, 2017

STOTONIC - Daniel Scoffer, 40, of Stotonic died on April 21, 2017.Mr. Scoffer was born on Oct. 29, 1976, in Phoenix to Kay Vavages and Eric Scoffer. Known for his love of life and personality, he was a jokester with a great sense of humor. He had a kind heart - he once gave his shoes to a complete stranger...

Harriet Cordelia Wellington

Harriet Cordelia Wellington

Apr 21, 2017

SACATON - Harriet Cordelia Wellington, 84, of Sacaton died on April 21, 2017. Mrs. Wellington was born on March 25, 1933, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. She attended Cook Christian Training School and was active in the church as well as the Gila River Cancer Support Group.She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wilfred; four...

Robert W. Morgan

Robert W. Morgan

Apr 20, 2017

CASA BLANCA - Robert W. Morgan Sr., 68, of Casa Blanca died on April 20, 2017.Mr. Morgan was born on March 20, 1949, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Josephine and Louis Morgan II.He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Doris; their daughter and son, Misty Rainbow Morgan of Gila River District 7 and Robert Morgan Jr. of District 4;...

Isaiah Yucupisio Rocha

Isaiah Yucupisio Rocha

Apr 19, 2017

BLACKWATER - Isaiah Judam Yucupisio Rocha, infant son of Christine Yucupisio and Francisco Rocha II, was born and died on April 19, 2017, in Mesa.Other survivors include a sister, Rosemary Wickey of Blackwater; three brothers, Tobias Yucupisio and Lorenzo Franco of Blackwater and Frank Rocha of California; and grandparents, Bernalene Yucupisio of Blackwater and Barbara Coronado of San Bernardino, California....

Tina Monte

Tina Monte

Apr 19, 2017

KOHATK VILLAGE - Tina A. Monte, 47, died on April 19, 2017.Ms. Monte was born on March 21, 1970, and was full of love, life and laughter. She loved to sing, dance and listen to reggae music. She lived the life she loved and loved the life she lived. She is survived by four brothers, Albert M., Danny J., Terry...

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