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Anita Longoria Ruiz

Anita Longoria Ruiz

Nov 18, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Anita Longoria Ruiz, 87, of Casa Grande and formerly of Picacho, died peacefully at home on Nov. 18, 2016.Mrs. Ruiz was born on Nov. 12, 1929, in Nixon, Texas, to Manuel and Juanita Longoria. She moved in 1940 to Arizona, where she married the love of her life, Jesus B. Ruiz, on Jan. 26, 1953. They had...

Robert "Bob" Chambers

Robert "Bob" Chambers

Nov 17, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Robert "Bob" Chambers, 74, of Show Low died on Nov. 17, 2016.Mr. Chambers was born on Feb. 19, 1942, in Casa Grande to Robert and Lorene Chambers.Survivors include two sons and a daughter, Ronald, Robert "Bo" and and Rhonda Chambers; two brothers, Dale and Bill Chambers; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Sandra "Sandi" Robertson

Sandra "Sandi" Robertson

Nov 16, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Sandra "Sandi" Robertson, 69, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Nov. 16, 2016, at home. Mrs. Robertson was born on Dec. 29, 1946, in Anoka, Minnesota, to Phyllis and Charles Peterson.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John; two adult children, Scott and Teri Robertson; a brother and sister, Charles Peterson and Sharon Bracken; and...

Julia Hernandez Quintanar

Julia Hernandez Quintanar

Nov 15, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Julia Hernandez Quintanar, 76, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Nov. 15, 2016. Mrs. Quintanar was born on Dec. 20, 1939, in Billings, Montana, to Pedro Contreras and Alejandra Hernandez. She was devoted to her family and friends and was a homemaker who valued the love and well being of her family - understanding that a good...

Ygnacia M. "Nancy" Aka "Nachita" Mayoral

Ygnacia M. "Nancy" Aka "Nachita" Mayoral

Nov 15, 2016

ELOY - Ygnacia M. "Nancy" Mayoral, 91, also known as "Nachita,", died at home on Nov. 15, 2016.Mrs. Mayoral was born on March 11, 1925, in Gonzales, Texas, the second of seven children. She was a hardworking, humble and very kind woman and spoke of how she helped raise three younger brothers and sisters.She was known as a character and...

Danny Ray Kennedy

Danny Ray Kennedy

Nov 13, 2016

MARANA - Danny Ray Kennedy, 70, of Marana died on Nov. 13, 2016, at home.Mr. Kennedy was born on Aug. 27, 1946, in De Kalb, Texas, to Cecil and Alma (Johnson) Kennedy. He met the love of his life, Evelyn, after she served him a cup of coffee. Their love story blossomed from there. A Vietnam War veteran, he served...

Hugh Alvin Chandler

Hugh Alvin Chandler

Nov 12, 2016

MONTROSE, Colo. - Hugh Alvin Chandler, 83, formerly of Casa Grande, died peacefully on Nov. 12, 2016, at his residence at Valley Manor Care Center, where he had been living near his daughter for the past seven years. Mr. Chandler was born on March 2, 1933, and grew up in Arkansas, the oldest son of Fred E. and Josephine (Starks)...

Michael Roger Liberty

Michael Roger Liberty

Nov 12, 2016

ELOY - Michael Roger Liberty, 75, of Eloy died on Nov. 12, 2016. Mr. Liberty was born on Jan. 12, 1941, in Somerset, Wisconsin, to Lyle and Elsie (Breault) Liberty.Survivors include his wife, Virginia; a daughter, Monique A. Liberty-Bailey; two stepsons and a stepdaughter, Michael A. Thompson, Kimberly R. Brown and Jason A. Thompson; two brothers, Robert and Jimmie Liberty;...

Mary Jo Amos

Mary Jo Amos

Nov 12, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Mary Jo Amos, 87, of Casa Grande died at home on Nov. 12, 2016.Mrs. Amos was born on March 25, 1929, in Texas to John and Maddie Brock. She was very dedicated to her family and friends, was very giving and cared for others. She knew many people and impacted their lives greatly. Survivors include a daughter...

Angelia "Angie" Rodriguez

Angelia "Angie" Rodriguez

Nov 11, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Argelia "Angie" Rodriguez, 75, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 11, 2016, at home, surrounded by loved ones.Mrs. Rodriguez was born on May 30, 1941, in Texas to Roberto Barrera and Teresa Villarreal. She lived a life filled with laughter and love. She was a homemaker and was devoted to her family, her pride and joy, and...

Wayne Lance Manuel

Wayne Lance Manuel

Nov 10, 2016

SANTAN - Wayne Lance Manuel, 44, of Santan died on Nov. 10, 2016. Mr. Manuel was born on Nov. 18, 1971, in Phoenix to Leroy and Charlotte Manuel. He was very well liked by everyone, and people loved being around him to laugh, joke and talk. He was well known for his chicken scratch dancing, especially to cumbias, no matter...

Ramon Marin Leza

Ramon Marin Leza

Nov 10, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Ramon Marin Leza, 72, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 10, 2016, at home.The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel.Mr. Leza was born on May 24, 1944, in Texas to Rafael and Ramona (Marin) Leza. He was a farm equipment mechanic and a farm...

Evelyn S. Davis

Evelyn S. Davis

Nov 9, 2016

ELOY - Evelyn S. Davis, 73, a native and resident of Eloy, died at home on Nov. 9, 2016.Mrs. Davis was born on Dec. 16, 1942, to Homer L. and Willeen "Beanie" Sylvester. She lived in Eloy most of her life and had many jobs and activities ranging from waitressing at Mickey’s Cafe to teaching home economics at the old...

James Thomas Nunez

James Thomas Nunez

Nov 8, 2016

PHOENIX - James Thomas Nunez, 28, of Phoenix died on Nov. 8, 2016, at home.Mr. Nunez was born on Sept. 23, 1988, in Mesa and was a son of Jerry and Maria M. (Nunez) Flores. He enjoyed BMX, freestyle riding, playing basketball and watching the Lakers and Cowboys.Survivors include a son, James T. Nunez Jr. of Phoenix; his mother, of...

James Thomas Nunez

James Thomas Nunez

Nov 8, 2016

PHOENIX - James Thomas Nunez, 28, of Phoenix died on Nov. 8, 2016, at home.Mr. Nunez was born on Sept. 23, 1988, in Mesa and was a son of Jerry and Maria M. (Nunez) Flores. He enjoyed BMX, freestyle riding, playing basketball and watching the Lakers and Cowboys.Survivors include a son, James T. Nunez Jr. of Phoenix; his mother, of...

Edward Lopez

Edward Lopez

Nov 8, 2016

PALO VERDE STAND VILLAGE - Edward Lopez, 78, died on Nov. 8, 2016, at Santa Rosa Care Center in Tucson.Mr. Lopez was born on Aug. 27, 1938, in Palo Verde Stand to Roy and Sophie (Ventura) Lopez. He was considered to be the last elder in his community. In his earlier years he would make adobe blocks, then help build...

Paul Ray Clark

Paul Ray Clark

Nov 6, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Paul Ray Clark, 52, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Nov. 6, 2016.Mr. Clark was born on Feb. 15, 1964, in Brinkley, Arkansas, and was a son of Manuel Clark and Helen Smith. A plumber by trade, he always said that in that job he "never worked a day in his life" - that’s how much he...

Geneva Lee Poirer

Geneva Lee Poirer

Nov 6, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Geneva Lee Poirier, 77, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 6, 2016, at home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Poirier was born on Jan. 29, 1939, in Stuart, Oklahoma, to John and Eavie Rackley. She was very down-to-earth with a loving personality. She was a homemaker and very devoted to her family.She was a dedicated Christian woman...

Angelo Romero

Angelo Romero

Nov 6, 2016

SANTAN - Angelo Romero, 43, of Santan died on Nov. 6, 2016, in Tucson. Mr. Romero was born on March 27, 1973, in Brigham, Utah, to Fermin Romero and Julia Salas.Survivors include his wife, Alexandra; his parents; a son, Tristan West; two daughters, Julieanna Romero and Hunnie Raphael; a brother, Greg Armando Castro; and a sister, Teofila Salas. He was...

Mary G. Hernandez

Mary G. Hernandez

Nov 4, 2016

CASA GRANDE - Mary G. Hernandez, 77, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 4, 2016.Mrs. Hernandez was born on Aug. 24, 1939, in Tucson to Conrad and Beatrice Gamez. She was devoted to her family and was an assistant supervisor for more than 10 years at Bashas’ Deli after it opened in Casa Grande.She was a fun-loving woman who was...

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