Current Obituaries
Ronald F. Francis
Jan 18, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Ronald F. Francis, 82, died on Jan. 18, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.Mr. Francis worked for DuPont in Rochester, New York, and retired after 40 years. He and his wife RV'd the nation until 1997, when they settled in Casa Grande.He was predeceased by a son, Brian Francis; a brother, William Francis; and a sister,...
Jose Angel Quintero
Jan 15, 2017
ELOY - Jose Angel Quintero, 65, of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, died on Jan. 15, 2017, in Casa Grande.Mr. Quintero was born on Feb. 21, 1951, in Culiacan to Esteban Leyva and Carmen Quintero.He is survived by two sons, Rodrigo E. Leyva of Mesa and Jose Angel Leyva of San Tan Valley; four sisters, Maria Del Carmen Leyva, Trinidad Vasquez, Gabriela...
John Charles White
Jan 14, 2017
CASA BLANCA - John Charles White, 48, of Casa Blanca died on Jan. 14, 2017, at home.Mr. White was born on April 23, 1968, in Phoenix to Philabert L. White and Kathleen D. Smith.He is survived by two sons, Leonard T. and John C. White Jr., and a sister, Helen White, all of Sacaton. He was preceded in death by...
David Lee Frazey
Jan 14, 2017
CASA GRANDE - David Lee Frazey, 80, died on Jan. 14, 2017.Mr. Frazey, a retired school psychologist, lived in Casa Grande beginning in 1965 and lived the past 10 years in Eloy's Robson Ranch. He was born on Nov. 7, 1936, to Lester and Viola (Huppert) Frazey of Wichita, Kansas. He spent his childhood in Kansas and graduated from high...
Rito Felix "Chavo" Ramirez
Jan 13, 2017
COOLIDGE - Rito Felix "Chavo" Ramirez Jr., 41, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 13, 2017, at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.Mr. Ramirez was born on Feb. 9, 1975, in Santa Barbara, California. He attended Mary C. O'Brien School and graduated with a high school diploma.He loved music and enjoyed dancing, and his favorite artist was Ramon Ayala. He really liked...
Joe V. Salazar
Jan 13, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Joe V. Salazar, 65, died on Jan. 13, 2017.Mr. Salazar was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in Guadalupe to Maria and Juan Salazar. He was known for his fun, kindness, love and generosity.Survivors include his wife and best friend of 21 years, Netta; a son, Jose Francisco Salazar of Phoenix; three brothers of Phoenix; two sisters of...
Francis William O'Donnell
Jan 13, 2017
ARIZONA CITY - Francis William O'Donnell, 90, of Arizona City died on Jan. 13, 2017.Mr. O'Donnell was born on Feb. 5, 1926, in Detroit to Ambrose and Esther (Foley) O'Donnell. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and had a passion for planes. He enjoyed building and flying them throughout his life.He is survived by three...
Dennis Edward Hester
Jan 12, 2017
ELOY- Dennis Edward Hester, 51, of Eloy passed away on January 12, 2017 at home.Mr. Hester was born on October 1, 1965 in Casa Grande and was the son of Nathan Eugene "Gene" and Dorothy Hester.Dennis was a correctional officer for 19 years. He enjoyed riding his quad and driving his jeep and was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan....
Letitia Maxine Garcia
Jan 12, 2017
KOHATK VILLAGE - Letitia Maxine Garcia, 75, of Kohatk died on Jan. 12, 2017, at home.Mrs. Garcia was born on April 24, 1941, in Chuichu Village and was a daughter of Elliott Garcia and Dorothy Thomas. She was an early childhood coordinator for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s education system and retired after 30 years. She served on the nation’s Sif-Oidak...
Gladys Myers
Jan 12, 2017
Gladys Myers, 81, of Casa Grande, AZ peacefully passed away at home with family by her side on January 12, 2017. She was born on July 10, 1935 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Vanzil Johnson.Gladys was very influential in the Casa Grande area. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Many people will remember her forher...
Lynette Danielle Osife
Jan 11, 2017
BAPCHULE - Lynette Danielle Osife, 26, of Bapchule died on Jan. 11, 2017, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.Ms. Osife was born on June 5, 1990, in Phoenix to George and Phyllis (Lewis) Osife. She was a very artistic person and loved to paint and draw and write poetry and sayings.She was caring and warm and loved to cook for her...
Richard A. "Dicky" Feliz
Jan 10, 2017
FLORENCE - Richard A. "Dicky" Feliz, 75, of Florence died peacefully at home on Jan. 10, 2017, with his family at his side.Mr. Feliz was born on Aug. 21, 1941, in Florence to Miguel H. and Celia Jimenez Feliz. He owned a plumbing and electrical business for 33 years and served in the Army. He was a friend to all...
Janice M. Nacel Fysz
Jan 10, 2017
Janice M. Nacel Fysz, 82, of Casa Grande, AZ passed away on January 10, 2017 at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Trenton, NJ to Bernard and Margaret Nacel. She was a 1951 graduate of Trenton Central High School, and worked in data processing for the state of New Jersey. Mrs. Fysz had...
Eva L. Garcia
Jan 9, 2017
COOLIDGE - Eva L. Garcia, 86, died on Jan. 9, 2017, in Chandler with her family by her side.Mrs. Garcia was born in Casa Grande on Jan. 3, 1931, and was a daughter of Antonio and Gavina Lara. Together with her beloved husband, Mike Garcia, she brought 13 children into the world.She was devoted to her family and very proud...
Virginia Cooper
Jan 8, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Virginia Cooper, 76, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 8, 2017, at home.Ms. Cooper was born on Jan. 9, 1940, in Arizona and was a daughter of Mary Alice Smith and Frank Campbell. She worked in the communications field for more than 30 years in the Casa Grande area for Cable America and Cox Communications. She loved...
Lynford Allen
Jan 7, 2017
CASA BLANCA - Lynford Allen, 64, of Chandler died on Jan. 7, 2017, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.Mr. Allen was born on April 15, 1952, in Sacaton to Roy and Emaline (Jackson) Allen. He was a very active man and loved to be outdoors no matter the weather. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and long walks.He was a very supportive husband...
Mary Ann Lantz
Jan 5, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Mary Ann Lantz, 65, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 5, 2017, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.Mrs. Lantz was born in Cherokee, Iowa, on Sept. 24, 1951, to Raymond and Audrey Goettsche. She was above all devoted to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting bells, Garth Brooks' music and...
Kathy Lavern Whitfield
Jan 4, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Kathy Lavern Whitfield, 71, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 4, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family.Mrs. Whitfield was born on Aug. 9, 1945, in Sikeston, Missouri, to T.R. and Dora Lee McGaha.She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Earl; four adult children, Gene Freeman, Ted Freeman, Brad Whitfield and Tara Chambers; a sister,...
Carl Omer Shelton
Jan 3, 2017
CASA GRANDE - Carl Omer Shelton, 81, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 3, 2017, at home.Mr. Shelton was born on Feb. 13, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Hollis R. Shelton and Delaphene E. Shaw. He worked for Arizona Public Service Co. and retired as a load management specialist. He then volunteered for his church at the Arizona Training...
Arthur C. Martinez
Jan 2, 2017
ELOY - Arthur C. Martinez, 86, died on Jan. 2, 2017.Mr. Martinez was born on Aug. 11, 1930, in Vail. He served in the Air Force and later worked as a photographer and in inmate processing.Survivors include his wife, Herminia; two daughters, Belma T. Martinez and Cecilia T. Jackson; six sons, Arthur T., Joseph T., George T., Raymond T., Albert...
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