Current Obituaries
Dorothy Maxine Tracas
Feb 8, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Dorothy Maxine Tracas, 86, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 8, 2016, at Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.Mrs. Tracas was born on Dec. 11, 1929, in Provo, Utah, and was a daughter of Frank Williams and Mada Larsen. She owned a hospitality business and enjoyed travel, rock hunting, picnics and other outdoor activities. Most of all...
William "Bill" Alvin Young
Feb 8, 2016
ARIZONA CITY - William Alvin "Bill" Young Jr., 87, of Arizona City died on Feb. 8, 2016, at Olive Branch Assisted Living Home in Casa Grande.The celebration of life will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Carefree Vineyard Church in Phoenix, with Pastor James Hill officiating. Burial will be in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, in Phoenix.Mr. Young was born...
Frank Lohr
Feb 8, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Frank Lohr, 70, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 8, 2016, at home.Mr. Lohr was born on Sept. 11, 1945, in Tucson and was a son of Henry Lohr and Criselia M. Martinez. He served in the Army and later was a machinist in manufacturing. He loved his dog, Francois, and had a passion for country music....
Jose Aviles
Feb 8, 2016
ELOY - Jose Aviles, 82, of Eloy died at home on Feb. 8, 2016.Mr. Aviles was born on Aug. 13, 1933, in the Bronx, New York. He served in the Army and was an educator. He loved to collect stamps and commemoratives and was a historian of the Civil War and World War II. An avid reader, he loved to...
Teresa M. Salinas
Feb 8, 2016
ELOY - Teresa M. Salinas, 68, of Eloy died on Feb. 8, 2016, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Salinas was born on Sept. 12, 1947, in Lamesa, Texas, and was a daughter of Liborio and Rafaela Mendez. She was a homemaker and loved having her nails done, shopping and spending time with her family. She also loved her quiet...
Claudell Young
Feb 7, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Claudell Young, 61, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 7, 2016, at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Mr. Young was born on June 9, 1954, in Casa Grande. He worked in the movie industry as a lighting director and had pictures of many stars he worked with. He collected many things and loved being with his family, friends...
Freeman Thomas
Feb 7, 2016
LOWER SANTAN - Freeman Thomas, 25, of Tucson died on Feb. 7, 2016, at home.Mr. Thomas was born on July 3, 1990, in Phoenix. He was a laborer and loved to skateboard and play basketball and baseball. He was a Suns and Cardinals fan, and Larry Fitzgerald was his favorite player. He listened to punk, rap and hip hop music,...
Maggie L. Staffer
Feb 7, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Maggie L. Shaffer, 84, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 7, 2016.The celebration of life will be held later.Mrs. Shaffer was born on May 10, 1931, and was a daughter of Leonard L. and Daisey J. Fink. She was a retail clerk.Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Phillips of Casa Grande; two brothers, Louie Fink of Benson and...
Amelia Agnes Mike
Feb 7, 2016
NORTH KOMELIK VILLAGE - Amelia Agnes Mike, 83, died on Feb. 7, 2016, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Mike was born on March 11, 1932, in Vamori Village and was a daughter of Steven Joaquin and Ms. Manuel. She was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing, basket weaving, going to rodeos and joking with her grandchildren. She was a devoted...
Jolene Catherine Wallis
Feb 7, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Jolene Catherine Wallis, 82, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 7, 2016, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Wallis was born on Oct. 13, 1933, in Prescott and was a daughter of Ben P. Richards and Jessica Playton. She was a secretary for the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department. She loved quilting, sewing, cooking and going to her...
Vincent Edward Moraga
Feb 6, 2016
CASA GRANDE - Vincent Edward Moraga, 55, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 6, 2016, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. Mr. Moraga was born on Oct. 20, 1960, in Tempe. He was a landscaper and a hardworking man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and he was known for his love of music. A pastor at...
Richard "Rich" J. Krempasky
Feb 6, 2016
COOLIDGE - Dr. Richard J. "Rich" Krempasky, 81, of Coolidge, a retired school superintendent, died on Feb. 6, 2016, surrounded by his family.Dr. Krempasky was born on Dec. 19, 1934, in Gratztown, Pennsylvania, one of seven children of John and Margaret Krempasky. He attended a two-room schoolhouse and later graduated from Hurst High School in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He joined...
Sheldon Marietta
Feb 5, 2016
LAVEEN - Sheldon Jose Marrietta, 46, of Laveen died on Feb. 5, 2016, at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House in Phoenix.Mr. Marrietta was born on Nov. 14, 1969, in Phoenix. He worked in construction and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling and listening to Native American and reggae music.Survivors include four sons, Jesse F., Jamie M....
David "Dave" Marcus Landers
Feb 5, 2016
CASA GRANDE - David Marcus "Dave" Landers, 65, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 5, 2016, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. Mr. Landers was born on May 13, 1950, in Forest Grove, Oregon. He was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and was proud of his service. He worked in a warehouse in shipping and receiving and loved...
Juanita Sanchez
Feb 4, 2016
Juanita Sanchez, 71, passed away February 4, 2016 at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, Arizona. Mrs. Sanchez was born in Nixon, Texas to Roque and Petra Munoz. Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister. She loved to spend time with family. She was very friendly and had a wonderful heart. Juanita also loved music and dancing.Juanita is...
Waldo Daukei
Feb 4, 2016
SANTAN - Waldo Daukei, 58, of Santan died on Feb. 4, 2016, at Hospice of the Valley.Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at 1178 Hilltop Drive in Santan. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery.Mr. Daukei was born on Aug. 24, 1957, in Lawton, Oklahoma.Survivors include two daughters, Triva and...
Clarence Harp
Feb 4, 2016
ARIZONA CITY - Clarence George Harp, 71, of Arizona City died on Feb. 4, 2016, at home.Mr. Harp was born on July 9, 1944, in Hanford, California, and was a son of Clarence G. and Delia F. Harp. He worked in retail sales and was a big Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns fan. He loved going off-roading and fishing and...
Fern Luna
Feb 3, 2016
SACATON - Fern Luna, 69, died on Feb. 3, 2016, at Huhukam Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Luna was born on March 18, 1946, in Sacaton and was a daughter of Jose and Bessie Eschief. She was a nursing assistant.Survivors include two brothers, Malcom Eschief of Sacaton and Francis Jones of Upper Santan, and a sister, Carol James of Blackwater. She was preceded...
Raymond "Ray" Eugene Eddy
Feb 2, 2016
ARIZONA CITY - Raymond Eugene "Ray" Eddy, 80, of Arizona City died at home on Feb. 2, 2016, after a year-long battle with cancer.Mr. Eddy was born on July 7, 1935, to Naomi E. Hussey Eddy and was adopted by his stepfather, Ernest Eddy, at an early age. Raised in Muskegon, Michigan, he left high school and joined the Air...
Alma Tavechi
Jan 31, 2016
COOLIDGE - Alma Tavechi, 66, of Coolidge died on Jan. 31, 2016, at home.Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Friday at 331 W. Spruell Ave.Mrs. Tavechi was born on Sept. 1, 1949, in Sonora, Mexico. She was a very patient and quiet woman who loved to cook and spend time with her family.Survivors include her husband, Ygnacio; three daughters, Francisca...
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