Current Obituaries
Emily Ann Jackson
Nov 3, 2016
STOTONIC - Emily Ann Jackson, 37, died on Nov. 3, 2016, in Gilbert.Ms. Jackson was born on Aug. 9, 1979, in Phoenix. She worked for a number of years for the Gila River Indian Community as a security guard and then was a stay-at-home mom.She was known by her family and friends as being very independent, strong willed, a loving...
Veronica Levy
Nov 3, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Veronica Levy, 50, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 3, 2016, at Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home in Chandler.Ms. Levy was born on Sept. 4, 1966, in Sacaton to Andrew and Josephine (Garcia) Joaquin.She is survived by her husband, Bennett; a daughter, Joslyn Levy; a son, Dontaa Luz-Levy; a sister, Magdelaine Luz; and three brothers, Charlie,...
Max "Gene" Swearengin
Nov 2, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Max "Gene" Swearengin, 94, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 2, 2016, at home.Mr. Swearengin was born in Mount Vernon, Missouri, to Robert and Flora Swearengin. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Philene; a stepson, Paul White; and five stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lola; two brothers, Johnny and...
Ronnie Shane Yazzie
Nov 2, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Ronnie Shane Yazzie, 42, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Nov. 2, 2016.Mr. Yazzie was born on June 30, 1974, in Dallas and was a son of Terry and Louise Brown. He had a passion for travel and was always open to new experiences. His love for the outdoors allowed him to enjoy his hobbies, which included...
Robert C. Cox
Oct 31, 2016
ARIZONA CITY - Robert C. Cox, 68, of Arizona City died on Oct. 31, 2016, at home.Mr. Cox was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Lucerne, Colorado, and was a son of Kenneth W. and Grace (Redden) Cox. He served two tours in the Vietnam War with the Marine Corps and later was a butcher at a packing plant.Survivors include...
Antonio M. Diaz
Oct 30, 2016
ELOY - Antonio M. Diaz, 91, of Eloy died at home on Oct. 30, 2016. Mr. Diaz was born on Jan. 27, 1925, in Litchfield Park. He was a farmworker.Survivors include six sons and daughters, Manuel, Maria, Christina, Irene and Luis Diaz, all of Tucson, and Juanita Diaz Velasquez of Mexico; a brother, Alejandro Diaz; a sister, Victoria Diaz Carrasco;...
Philip Stark "Pc" Crabbe
Oct 30, 2016
COOLIDGE - The memorial service for Philip Stark "PC" Crabbe, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Coolidge Church of the Nazarene.Mr. Crabbe was born on Nov. 15, 1948, in Tenafly, New Jersey, and died on Oct. 30, 2016. He was well respected in the community as a teacher in science and industrial arts. He and his late...
Hugh Miron Renard
Oct 30, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Hugh Myron Renard, 95, of Casa Grande, a World War II bomber pilot, died peacefully on Oct. 30, 2016, at The Garnet of Casa Grande.Mr. Renard was born on July 9, 1921, in Arlington, Nebraska, to Edward and Ruth Renard and graduated from Arlington High School and the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree....
Alex Mc Haney
Oct 30, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Alex McHaney, 78, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 30, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family.Mr. McHaney was born on July 9, 1938, in Cuero, Texas, to Ben and Santos McHaney. He served in the Navy from 1956 to 1959. He later farmed in the Casa Grande area for 59 years and had a significant impact...
Esai Evin Juan
Oct 29, 2016
CASA BLANCA - Esai Evin Juan, 1-year-old son of Michael Juan Sr. and Lisentia Munoz, died on Oct. 29, 2016.Esai was born on June 5, 2015. He loved to play with his brother Emilliano and was learning to talk.Survivors include his parents; five brothers, Michael Juan Jr. of Santan, Jalen Juan of Ak-Chin, Tyler, Marlin and Emilliano Juan, all of...
John L. Simons
Oct 29, 2016
CASA GRANDE - John L. Simons, 86, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 29, 2016, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. Simons was born on Aug. 16, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a son of Leo and Opal M. (Feldman) Simons. He served in the military and later was a purchasing agent in the optical radiation industry.Survivors include...
Adrian Moreno Leivas
Oct 28, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Adrian Moreno Leivas, 22, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Oct. 28, 2016. Mr. Leivas was born on Sept. 11, 1994, in Blythe, California, to Billy Leivas and Raquel Clark. He attended Casa Grande schools and graduated from PPEP Tec High School. He was a loving and devoted father and also was devoted to the rest of...
Juanita Mae Charles
Oct 28, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Juanita Mae Charles, 98, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 28, 2016, at home.Mrs. Charles was born on Sept. 7, 1918, in Masonville, New York, to William and Leona (Gardner) Schneider. She was a great cook, and her specialties were her pies and pancakes. She loved to go shopping and go out to eat. She had many...
Adrian Leivas
Oct 28, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Visitation for Adrian Moreno Leivas will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel, with rosary recited at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.The complete obituary will be published later.
Cenda Ramos
Oct 27, 2016
STANFIELD - Cenda Ramos, 25, of Stanfield died on Oct. 27, 2016, of injuries sustained in a traffic accident.Mrs. Ramos was born on May 24, 1991, in Phoenix to Jose and Ofelia Jimenez.She is survived by her husband of five years, CJ; a son, Archael Ramos; her parents; and two siblings, Emanuel Jimenez and Kathy Arguelles. She was preceded in...
Abundio "Moe" Valenzuela
Oct 26, 2016
Moe, 62, passed away on October 26, 2016, at home with family by his side. Mr. Valenzuela was born in Guadalupe, AZ and raised in Chandler, AZ. He was a hardworking man all his life always providing for his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed laughing, joking and spending time with all his grandchildren. He loved watching the Arizona Cardinals...
Terrance James "Terry" Thompson
Oct 26, 2016
SACATON FLATS - Terrance James "Terry" Thompson, 44, of Sacaton Flats died on Oct. 26, 2016. Mr. Thompson was born on Jan. 29, 1972, in Sacaton to Raleigh and JoAnne Thompson. His education included Globe High School, Glendale Community College, Southwest Indian Institute and Collins Graphic Design. After graduating in 1991, he decided to make Gila River his home and...
Ernesto L. Costales
Oct 25, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Ernesto L. Costales, 72, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 25, 2016. Mr. Costales was born on March 9, 1944, in Casa Grande to Cayetano and Francisca (Lopez) Costales.Survivors include his wife, Emma R.; three sons and a daughter, Ernie Costales of Casa Grande, Lisa (Costales) Harasha of Tempe, Abel Costales of Chandler and Jaime Costales of...
Homer "Owen" Jackson
Oct 25, 2016
SACATON - Homer "Owen" Jackson Jr., 73, of Sacaton died on Oct. 25, 2016, in Chandler.Mr. Jackson was born on Feb. 26, 1943, in Sacaton to Daisy and Homer Jackson Sr. He was a barber by trade in his earlier years. Later in life he worked in social services, helping the lives of many.He loved his family dearly and took...
Melvin Casimero "Mel" Morgan
Oct 23, 2016
SACATON - Melvin Casimero "Mel" Morgan, 52, of Sacaton died on Oct. 23, 2016.Mr. Morgan was born on Nov. 8, 1963, in Gallup, New Mexico, to Wilburn and Clara Morgan. He moved to Arizona at an early age and made countless friends. He loved making people laugh and easily brought happiness to others. Bold and adventurous, he enjoyed trips to...
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