Current Obituaries
Skylar Jean Allen
Oct 11, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Skylar Jean Allen, 4-month-old daughter of Michael and Jessica Allen of Casa Grande, died on Oct. 11, 2016. Skylar was born on May 20, 2016. She had a great impact on her family and the people of Casa Grande, as she was the recipient of prayers and good wishes from thousands of people all over the country....
Thomas Michael Lopez
Oct 10, 2016
FLORENCE - Thomas Michael Lopez, Sr., 60, died Oct. 10, 2016, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.Visitation is today at 9 a.m. at Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel. The service begins at 10 a.m.Burial will follow at Florence Cemetery.Mr. Lopez was born on July 11, 1956, to Alice and Alex Lopez.He served in the U.S. Army and was a loving grandfather...
Victoria Carrasco
Oct 10, 2016
CHANDLER - Victoria Carrasco, 78, of Chandler died on Oct. 10, 2016, at Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home.Mrs. Carrasco was a homemaker. She was born in Imuris, Mexico, on Jan. 23, 1938, to Antonio and Maria Diaz. She was strong in her faith and was always welcoming everyone to her home. Before Christmas, she would spend days making tamales....
Janet Lynn Strong
Oct 10, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Janet Lynn Strong, 59, of Casa Grande died Oct. 10, 2016, at Banner Gateway Medical Center. She was born in Elyria, Ohio, on July 15, 1957, to Howard and Evelyn Smith.Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Steven Randall Strong Sr.; two sons, Steven Jr, and Howard James Strong; two daughters, Nettie Lucille Davenport and Becky Lynn...
Eric Armand Steinhoff
Oct 9, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Eric Armand Steinhoff, 76, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 9, 2016.Mr. Steinhoff was born on Oct. 18, 1939, in Michigan to Clint and Alma Steinhoff. He was a loving, hardworking, dedicated husband, father and local entrepreneur.A resident of Casa Grande since 1970, he operated a number of successful local businesses, including the Dairy Queen restaurants and...
Virgil Franklin Johnson
Oct 9, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Virgil Franklin Johnson, 87, of Casa Grande died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 9, 2016, with loved ones at his side.Mr. Johnson was born on Sept. 12, 1929, in Kress, Texas, to Bill and Jane Johnson. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University, where he played basketball. He worked in construction in Casa Grande for...
Paula Justin
Oct 6, 2016
BAPCHULE - Paula Justin, 58, of Bapchule died on Oct. 6, 2016.Ms. Justin was born on Sept. 14, 1958, in Sacaton to Ellsworth and Susan (Lewis) Justin.Survivors include a sister, Alberta Yucapicio; seven daughters and sons, Roberta Justin, Harley Lewis, Roxanne Sustaita, Crystal Lewis, Amy Thomas, Brandon Justin and Brent Justin; her grandmother, Katherine Lewis; 20 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild....
Harold Arnold James (Terry) Ii
Oct 6, 2016
SACATON - Harold Arnold James (Terry) II, 48, of Sacaton died peacefully on Oct. 6, 2016.Mr. James was born on July 15, 1968, in Sacaton and was a son of Harold A. Terry Sr. and Rose James. He lived in Sacaton all his life, and the last job he had was as a maintenance worker. He was a caring father...
Ted Reilly Kisto
Oct 5, 2016
SACATON FLATS - Ted Reilly Kisto Sr., 72, of Sacaton Flats died on Oct. 5, 2016, at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.Mr. Kisto was born on Dec. 10, 1943, and was a son of Ruth Kisto Martinez and Henry Kisto. He was a very caring and loving person and enjoyed listening to music and watching wrestling and boxing. He...
Gwendolyn Dannette Norris
Oct 5, 2016
STOTONIC - Gwendolyn Dannette Norris, 47, of Stotonic died on Oct. 5, 2016, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.Ms. Norris was born on July 16, 1969, in Sells to Amelia Miguel and Milford Norris. She was a cheerful woman with a good spirit. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends and family and loved sunflowers very much. Her heart...
Michael Dewitt Nathan Flores
Oct 4, 2016
SACATON FLATS - Michael Dewitt Nathan Flores, 43, of Sacaton Flats died peacefully on Oct. 4, 2016, in Mesa.Mr. Flores was born on Feb. 6, 1973, in Sacaton. He went to school in Coolidge and was a high school wrestler and football player. He later worked for the Gila River Indian Community as a mail clerk.He was known as a...
Gerald Babbage
Oct 3, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Gerald Babbage, 80, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 3, 2016, in Chandler.Mr. Babbage was born on Oct, 6, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Robert and Geraldine Babbage. Also known as "Dusty" for his "over-the-hill age," he brought joy and laughter to those around him. He was an engineer for years until his retirement.When he wasn’t...
Damon Ray Davis
Oct 2, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Damon Ray Davis, 46, of Casa Grande died peacefully at home on Oct. 2, 2016.Mr. Davis was born on Dec. 27, 1969, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Clifford R. and Connie J. (Bix) Davis. He enjoyed spending time with his mom, going to bingo and casinos, and working on cars. He loved animals and children and was great...
Maria Esther Rodriguez
Oct 1, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Maria Esther Rodriguez, 88, of Casa Grande died at home on Oct. 1, 2016.Mrs. Rodriguez was born on Jan. 27, 1928, in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, to Arnulfo and Maria Lumbreras.She is survived by four adult children, Martin Rodriguez Jr., Rosie Lewis, Guillermo "Willie" and Jesus Rodriguez; a brother, Ignacio "Nacho" Lumbreras; a sister, Rosa Maria Alonzo; 14...
Ramon F. Palacios
Oct 1, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Ramon F. Palacios, 27, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 1, 2016, in Randolph.Mr. Palacios was born on Nov. 26, 1988, in Florence to Ramona and Luis G. Palacios. He worked in the landscaping business.He was devoted to his family and loved to play jokes on family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and...
Cecilia J. Osuna
Sep 29, 2016
LAVEEN - Cecilia J. Osuna, infant daughter of Keisha R. Lewis and Ceceilio Osuna of Laveen, was born and died on Sept. 29, 2016.Other survivors include four brothers, Ceceilio Osuna III, Joseph Patrick, Kayden and Kyren Lewis, all of Laveen; a sister, Babi-Love Lewis of Laveen; and grandparents, Marlon Patrick of Bapchule, Cecilio Osuna Sr. of Laveen and Jennifer Robie...
James Henry "Jim" Metzger
Sep 28, 2016
CASA GRANDE - The family of James Henry "Jim" Metzger Jr., 62, will come together with his friends and fellow community members in a celebration of his life at a memorial service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel.Born May 5, 1954, in Nogales, Arizona, to Jim and Mary Metzger, he...
Bobby Joe Lewis
Sep 28, 2016
SACATON - Bobby Joe Lewis, 38, of Sacaton died peacefully on Sept. 28, 2016. Mr. Lewis was born on Nov. 16, 1977, in Phoenix to Leroy and Gertrude Lewis. He was described as a Renaissance Man, very artistic and gifted. He drew, wrote poems and enjoyed various types of music. He liked the Arizona Cardinals and was described as a...
Keith L. Scott
Sep 28, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Keith L. Scott, 90, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Sept. 28, 2016.Dr. Scott was born in 1926 in Macomb, Illinois, to Lyle and Clarice Scott. He spent his childhood and adolescent years in Carthage, Illinois, and joined the Navy after high school, during World War II. He served on the USS Okanogan (APA-220), a transport ship...
Earl Estle And Janet Lee Welch
Sep 28, 2016
ARIZONA CITY - Earl Estle Welch, 62, died peacefully at home on Sept. 23, 2016. His wife, Janet Lee Welch, 64, died on Sept. 28, 2016, at Chandler Regional Medical Center.Mr. Welch was born on Aug. 7, 1954, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Earl and Agnes (Scott) Welch. Mrs. Welch was born on July 16, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana,...
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