Current Obituaries
Arlene Victorian
Feb 6, 2023
Arlene Frances Victorian, 69, of Bapchule died February 6, 2023, in Phoenix. She was born November 16, 1953, in Sacaton to Sebastian Victorian and Geneva Antone. Arlene enjoyed crossword puzzles and was a wonderful aunt. She was a mother figure to all of her nieces and nephews. She always made sure they had everything they needed. They loved being around...
Benito B. Alvarez
Feb 5, 2023
ARIZONA CITY — Benito B. Alvarez Sr., 70, of Arizona City died on Feb. 5, 2023, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.
Mr. Alvarez was born on May 20, 1952, in Madera, California. He later lived in Stanfield.
Survivors include two adult children, Benito Alvarez Jr. of Stanfield and Rosario Alvarez of Arizona City; three siblings, Rosa Tarango of Tucson, Cruz Alvarez...
Cristina Zuniga
Feb 2, 2023
CASA GRANDE — Cristina Zuniga, 52, died on Feb. 2, 2023.
Ms. Zuniga was born to Abelardo and Maria Zuniga on June 24, 1970, in Richland, Washington. She dedicated her career to serving children by connecting them to their foster families and parents. When not hard at work, she was devoted to caring for and loving her three sons.
She enjoyed spending...
Calvin Douglas Ward
Feb 1, 2023
Calvin Douglas (Doug) Ward – Casa Grande, age 78 passed away on January 31, 2023 at home with his family by his side.
Doug is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kayleen Ward, along with his four daughters; Sylvia Joanne (Ward) Bigger, Rachel Dawn (Ward) Pilgrim, Shelia Sue (Ward) Bartleson and Ashley Michelle (Ward) Frantom. He has one stepson, Kenny...
Anthony Francisco
Feb 1, 2023
Anthony Chico Francisco, 55, of Laveen, died February 1, 2023, Phoenix. He was born July 25, 1967, in Sacaton to Clement M. Francisco Sr. and Lucita M. Cannon. Anthony, known to everyone as Tony, was a loving and kind man with a big heart. He enjoyed listening to music and was a Raiders fan. He loved his two dogs Bully...
Peggy Mae Morago
Jan 29, 2023
Peggy Mae Morago, 76, of Sacaton died January 29, 2023, at home. She was born September 13, 1946, in Sacaton to William K. Morago and Ruth G. Jackson. Peggy was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years and devoted her life to not only her family but to her students as well. She enjoyed taking trips with her sister. She...
Ka'Liah Arleana Quijada
Jan 29, 2023
QUIJADA TWINS
Ka’Niah Ariella, died on January 27, 2023, & Ka’Liah Arleana, died on January 29, 2023, 1 month old twin girls from Casa Grande, Az., were born on December 28, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, Az., to Yenessa Procela.
Since the day we knew, we were going to have our first set of twins in our family everyone was so...
Peter Alvin Marquis
Jan 29, 2023
Peter Marquis, 73, passed away on January 29th, at his home in Casa Grande, Arizona.
He was born on October 5th, 1949, in Goshen, Indiana, to Herman "Pete" and Rosemary (Greiner) Marquis.
Pete is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda, in Casa Grande, son, Drew of Los Mochis, Mexico, sisters, Jane (Larry) Rowe, Janet (Herbert) Hoover, both in Goshen, Indiana,...
Ka'Niah Ariella Quijada
Jan 27, 2023
QUIJADA TWINS
Ka’Niah Ariella, died on January 27, 2023, & Ka’Liah Arleana, died on January 29, 2023, 1 month old twin girls from Casa Grande, Az., were born on December 28, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, Az., to Yenessa Procela.
Since the day we knew, we were going to have our first set of twins in our family everyone was...
Shawnee Sam
Jan 26, 2023
Shawnee Roshell Sam, 34, of Sacaton, died January 26, 2023, in Chandler. She was born November 26, 1988, in Phoenix to Kathy Lewis. Shawnee loved spending time with her children, family and friends. She liked to joke around and quote funny lines from different movies.
She is survived by her sons, Nathan, Anthony and Colton, her daughter Blessing, her mother and...
Ronald H. Hunt
Jan 26, 2023
Ronald Harvey Hunt
September 23, 1942 - January 26, 2023
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Ronald Harvey Hunt, a loving husband to Angie, brother, father, uncle, and great grandfather passed away at age 80. He was beloved by all who knew him and will be tremendously missed.
Born to Iris and Harvey Hunt in Lautoka, Fiji, Ron spent an idyllic childhood in the...
Pedro (Pete) E Bejar
Jan 24, 2023
Pedro E. Bejar was born on March 27, 1942 to Victor and Juana Bejar in Laveen Arizona. He finished his course and kept the faith. He went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023. He met his wife, Lillie Bernal in 1957. They married on June 16, 1963 and had two children, Cyndi Allen and Pete Bejar. He...
Donovan Johnson
Jan 22, 2023
Donovan D. Johnson, 48, of Hashan Kehk (Sacaton Flats) was born on December 1, 1974, in Sacaton. He sadly departed this world on January 22, 2023, ion Hashan Kehk. He was known for his unselfish kindness to help those in need.
Survivors include three children, Manuel, Mya and Ivan Johnson, all of Casa Grande; his father and stepmother, Van and Cynthia Johnson;...
Jack Allen
Jan 21, 2023
Jack Kirby Allen of Casa Blanca, Arizona passed on January 21, 2023. He is now reunited with his parents, Ralston and Rosalie Allen. Jack was born on May 5, 1958 in Sacaton, Arizona and was a lifelong resident of District 5 on the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Jack’s life was one of service. As a young adult, he volunteered...
Virgil Otha Cannon
Jan 20, 2023
Virgil Otha Cannon, 77, of Casa Grande, Az., died on January 20, 2023. Mr. Cannon was born on June 22, 1945, to Ethel Cannon in Leland MS.
He was raised there by his grandmother Gracie until he moved to Chicago in 1962. Where he proudly served his country in the 173rd Brigade Army Airborne from 1965 to 1967. Virgil served in...
David Louis Martin
Jan 16, 2023
David Louis Martin, 50, was born on January 18, 1972, in Westminster, MD, and died on January 16, 2023, in Maricopa, AZ. He was a Maricopa, AZ, resident for 11 years and previously lived in the Los Angeles area for 12 years.
He is survived by his father, Thomas, siblings Ann (John) Bunn, Michael (Gayle) Martin, William Martin, Linda (David) Carmack,...
Bertha Bejar
Jan 14, 2023
Bertha L. Bejar was born on June 6, 1944 in Estacion Llano, Sonora, Mexio to Jose Luis and Elisa Bernal. She finished her course and kept the faith and was called to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023 .The Bernal family immigrated to Az. when she was but 4 years old where they lived in Ajo and Phoenix. She was...
Lynette Histia
Jan 12, 2023
Lynette Dawn Histia, 52, of Sacaton, died January 12, 2023, in Chandler. She was born November 20, 1970, in Sacaton to Lindred F. Histia and Ethelyne L. Jones. Lynette was a great artist, who enjoyed making traditional jewelry and gourd work. She was a businesswoman and enjoyed working in her family business. She liked traveling and going to the casinos....
Josephine A. Miguel
Jan 10, 2023
Josephine A. Miguel, 69, of Ventana died on January 10, 2023. Ms. Miguel was born in Stanfield on November 6, 1953, to Joe Miguel and Alice Cipriano. She loved listening to Traditional O’odham Songs, chicken scratch music and loved to dance in her younger years. She enjoyed doing puzzles and word search but most of all spending time with her...
Dennis M. Garcia
Jan 10, 2023
Dennis M. Garcia, 59, of Pisinemo died on January 10, 2023, in Phoenix. Mr. Garcia was born on August 17, 1963, in Sacaton to Richard Garcia and Angelita Lopez.
He is survived by a brother, Jim Garcia and preceded in death by his parents, and six brothers and sisters, Maryann, Edward, Paul, Dorothy, Darlene, and Richard Garcia Jr.
Visitation will be on...
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