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Sandra C Smith

Sandra C Smith

Jul 5, 2023

   Sandra C. Smith peacefully joined her husband in Heaven on July 5, 2023, at her home in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was 71 years old.   

   Born on June 8, 1952, to Goldie and Glenn Bottrell in Grant, Nebraska, Sandie spent her childhood playing with her two sisters, three brothers and numerous cousins throughout Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming....

Octavio Ortiz Arenas

Octavio Ortiz Arenas

Jul 5, 2023

 

Octavio Ortiz Arenas, 62, of Casa Grande, AZ., died peacefully at his home on July 5, 2023.

Mr. Arenas was born on March 22, 1961, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to Pedro Arenas and Rosario Ortiz.

Octavio was a devoted family man who loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a hard...

Willard Max Ortega

Willard Max Ortega

Jul 3, 2023

 

Willard Max Ortega, 57 of Topawa passed away on July 3, 2023 in Mesa. He was born to Maxinemo Ortega and Ruth Nelson in Phoenix.

 

Willard was a hardworking Cowboy, he enjoyed working and spending time in the outdoors.

 

He is survived by his children: Daniel, Nicholas and Cecilia Ortega; his siblings: Andrew Ortega, David Ortega, Alberta...

Adolph Ruiz Martinez

Adolph Ruiz Martinez

Jul 2, 2023

Adolph Ruiz Martinez, Jr. 86, of Maricopa, AZ passed away on July 2, 2023 at his home.  Born to Adolph Martinez, Sr. and Juana Ruiz in Benson, AZ on July 8, 1936.  Adolph was a retired Railroad worker and devoted family man.

Adolph is survived by his daughters, Juanita Norris, Linda Hendricks, Lola Thomas, Ramona Hendricks and Yivanka Largo, sister,...

Daryl R B Martin

Daryl R B Martin

Jul 1, 2023

 

Daryl R B Martin, 58, of Casa Grande, AZ, died on July 1, 2023. Mr. Martin was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 28, 1965, to R B Martin and Marie Rosalie Pacheco.

Daryl was the life of the party, always making others laugh with his vivacious personality. Daryl never met a stranger and was always willing to...

Sylvia Whitney

Sylvia Whitney

Jun 30, 2023

 

Sylvia Whitney, 81, of Coolidge, died June 30, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 17, 1941, in Douglas to Gilbert and Guadalupe Miranda.

Sylvia was known to many people as the “Bottle Stop” lady, she was a familiar face to the community for many years. Sylvia was kind, caring, thoughtful and giving. Her...

Esta Ray Pearce

Esta Ray Pearce

Jun 29, 2023

 

Esta Ray Pearce, 95, passed away at her home on June 29, 2023, surrounded by family.  She was born in Spiro, OK on December 12, 1927.  Daughter of Ed and Nora Parker and was the last of eight Parker siblings to pass.  She met the love of her life, Don, in a cotton field after moving to Arizona.  After...

Kathleen Carla Espinoza

Kathleen Carla Espinoza

Jun 28, 2023

 

Kathleen Carla Espinoza, 61, of Bapchule, died June 28, 20203, in Chandler. She was born January 10, 1962, in Sacaton to Alfonso V. Lewis and Marilyn M. Lamore.

Kathleen was a sentimental person, she enjoyed writing poems and liked to sew. She was crazy, had a great sense of humor and loved to make laugh. She was so...

Guadalupe Lara-Rodriguez

Guadalupe Lara-Rodriguez

Jun 28, 2023

 

Guadalupe Lara-Rodriguez

7 de Diciembre de 1972- 28 de Junio del 2023

 

Guadalupe Lara-Rodríguez nació el 7 de Diciembre en Los Mochis, México. Ella fue un alma cariñosa y humilde que ha dejado un impacto duradero en todos aquellos que han tenido el placer de conocerla. Ella tenía un ánimo para la vida que brillo a través de...

Bernita Faye Williams

Bernita Faye Williams

Jun 27, 2023

 

Bernita Faye Williams 69, of Stotonic passed away June 27, 2023, in Gilbert, AZ. She was born November 8, 1953, to the late Thelma Allison and Clarence Stone in Sacaton, AZ. 

 

She enjoyed visiting, talking and laughing with family and friends. You could always find her at Goodwill or going to yard sales. Every fall she was ready to...

Brenda Ruth Wheeler

Brenda Ruth Wheeler

Jun 25, 2023

 

Brenda Ruth Wheeler 65 of Maricopa, AZ died on June 25,2023. Brenda was born on July 17, 1957, to Richard and Betty Coon.

Brenda loved her dogs and playing pool and Yahtzee with her friends, her favorite character was Taz and the old school trolls.

Brenda is survived by her children Dawn Bustos of Eloy, AZ and Robert Bower...

David Edward Schuller

David Edward Schuller

Jun 25, 2023

David Edward Schuller, age 69 of New Castle, Pennsylvania, formerly of Mesa and Arizona City, Arizona, passed away on Saturday June 25, 2023.  Born on March 16, 1954 in Warren, Ohio.  He moved to Arizona in 1979 and lived first in Mesa and then Arizona City.  After retirement in 2022 he moved to New Castle, PA.

Preceded in death by...

Lavina Marie Marrietta

Lavina Marie Marrietta

Jun 25, 2023

 

Lavina Marie Marrietta, 75, of Sacaton passed away at home on June 25, 2023. She was born April 3, 1948, in Sacaton to Joseph P. Marrietta Sr. and Josephine Cook.

Lavina was a very charitable person, always helping others in need and giving rides to those with no transportation. She was her grandson’s biggest sponsor. She enjoyed going...

Dylan Keith Thomas

Dylan Keith Thomas

Jun 23, 2023

 

Dylan Keith Thomas, 50, of Sacaton died on June 23, 2023, in Chandler. He was born September 13, 1972, in Phoenix to Richard J. and Shirley Thomas.

Dylan enjoyed staying home and watching movies. He liked going out with his friends, to eat and taking small trips. He loved attending family gatherings, dinners and spending time with his...

Breeanna Zieu

Breeanna Zieu

Jun 21, 2023

 

Breeanna Zieu, 39, of Florence died June 21, 2023, at home. She was born November 10, 1983, in Shiprock, New Mexico to Santiago D. Zieu and Harriet R. Manuelito. Breeanna was very talented artist who enjoyed painting and drawing. She played a variety of musical instruments. In school she was active in many activities. She enjoyed music and going...

Felix Jose Nava Sr.

Felix Jose Nava Sr.

Jun 21, 2023

Felix Jose Nava Sr., 72, passed away June 21, 2023. He was born in Casa Grande on January 26, 1951 to Julian Nava Sr. and Hortencia Medrano Nava.

He always had a joke to tell and a love for watching boxing. He taught his family how to shoot pool and enjoyed going to the casino to watch his Cardinals...

Christian Clinton Lovio

Christian Clinton Lovio

Jun 20, 2023

 

Christian Clinton Lovio, 36, of Coolidge died June 20, 2023, at home. He was born October 26, 1986, in Phoenix to Rodrigo Lovio-Martinez Sr. and Henrietta Harrison.

Christian, also known as “Meatball” to his family was a funny kindhearted momma’s boy. He was a huge sports fan, especially for the New York Giants and Yankees. He enjoyed baking...

Agustin Arreola Carreño

Agustin Arreola Carreño

Jun 20, 2023

 

Agustin Arreola Carreño, 45 passed away on June 20, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1978 to Javier Arreola and Rosalina Carreño in Guanajuato, Mexico.

 

Agustin was a “Vaquero” that loved his horses and his “Rancho”.

 

He is survived by his wife: Alma Delia Arreola; his children: Diana Alejandra, Allison, Abraham and Maria; his...

Judith Ann Ault

Judith Ann Ault

Jun 19, 2023

 

Judith A. Ault of Eloy, AZ passed away on June 19, 2023, at home.  Judy was born on December 20, 1948, and resided in Ohio for 65 years, where she worked at the Murray Ridge Center for the disabled and handicapped.  It was a job she truly loved doing. 

Nine years ago, Judy and her husband, Joe, moved to...

Maria Calles

Maria Calles

Jun 18, 2023

 

CASA GRANDE — Maria Calles, 87, of Casa Grande died on June 18, 2023, after living a good long life.

Mrs. Calles was born to Encarnacion Parra Jr. and Lucianna Maldonado on Sept. 12, 1935. She loved kids, and in addition to raising nine, she provided child care for many years after. She loved gardening and many plants in...

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