Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

Indalecio Longoria Garcia Sr., 47 of Phoenix died January 8, 2023, in Phoenix. Mr. Garcia was born in Wilcox on October 31, 1975, to Pablo Garcia and Ester Longoria. Indalecio was a loving, caring and selfless man. Always helping others, never asking for anything in return, he would make sure you were ok before himself. He was a good father,...

Jan 7, 2023

Caster Jamal Anderson Castelo, 25, of Coolidge, went home to heaven January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 19, 1997, in Tucson to a loving family.

He is survived by his father, Caster Jeremie Anderson, his mother Laura Castelo-Anderson, his siblings, Exzavion Garner, Ezron Garner, Autreyu Bradshaw, Auryeon Anderson, Empress Anderson, Cecilia Green, and Sofia Gutierrez.

Jan 4, 2023

Angelina “Angie” Daymond-Kalka, 89, of Upper Santan, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1933, to loving parents Lewis and Marie Daymond. She graduated from Haskell Indian School, Lawrence, Kansas.

She was a member of Upper Santan Presbyterian Church. She was a big sports fanatic. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandson....

Jan 4, 2023

Clara Marie Eschenbaum, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, of a heart attack in Casa Grande, AZ. She was born on May 23, 1932, daughter of the late Clarence and Zadia Backman.

Clara is survived by her daughter Nancy Ellen Bertsch of Casa Grande, AZ and stepdaughter Jane Heying (Lee) of Winner, SD; many grandchildren and great...

Jan 3, 2023

On January 3, 2023, heaven gained another beautiful angel. Callista Jo Stein, 37, daughter of Karen Stein, peacefully left this earth to celebrate and dance with all of her departed loved ones, especially her father Jerrold (Jerry) Stein.

Callista was born on June 14, 1985 in Dickinson, North Dakota. In 1989 she moved with her family to Casa Grande, AZ where...

Jan 2, 2023

Joe Walker IV, 50, of Sacaton, died January 2, 2023, in Chandler. He was born February 2, 1972, in Fort Defiance to Joe Walker III and Beverly Schurz. Joe was a kindhearted and humble man. He liked to read, work and just keep busy. He enjoyed watching movies, listening to music and was a great break-dancer when he was younger. He was also a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and...

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Theresa Terry, 50, of Sacaton, died January 1, 2023. She was born April 20, 1972, in Sacaton to Lee F. Terry and Ramona T. Mark. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Terry was someone that anyone in the family could go to for support. She could make you laugh and was a good cook. She loved to dance...

Dec 30, 2022

Douglas Edward Parkin, born to loving parents Edward Parkin and Grace Patterson Parkin,

entered this world in September of 1942 in St. Louis, MO, and departed for heaven at the age of 80 on

December 30, 2022, in Tucson, AZ. Douglas shared his childhood with his sisters Eileen (Altenhofer of

Seattle, WA) and Grace (Covey of Chalfont, PA). Douglas, a lover of learning...

Dec 29, 2022

Gilbert Martell Catha Sr., 62, of Bapchule, died December 29, 2022, in Gilbert. He was born August 30, 1960, in Phoenix to Evelyn Catha-Jackson. He was caring, friendly and always helping others. He loved in his own way and was the best father he could root. Gilbert was insanely inspirational, and his imagination was wild, and he was creative. Always...

Dec 28, 2022

David “Tim” Furr 64 of Eloy, AZ died on December 28, 2022. David was born in Dearborn Michigan to Edward and Lorine Furr on March 20, 1958.

Tim was known as a man with very little words but when he spoke it was always something with an impactful meaning. He was the man in the background but still the center of...

Dec 27, 2022

Brandon Paul Jackson, 47, of Blackwater, died December 27, 2022. He waws born August 4, 1975, to Vernice L. Jackson in Sacaton. Brandon enjoyed listening to music, his favorite was chicken scratch. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved especially helping his mother with her yard work and having long talks with her.

He is survived by...

Dec 24, 2022

CHUICHU VILLAGE — Selene K. Ahmsaty, 43, of Chuichu died on Dec. 24, 2022.

Ms. Ahmsaty was born on April 12, 1979, in Mesa to Sylvester E. Ahmsaty and Elaine V. Thomas. She was hardworking and loved to work, was caring and had a soft heart.

She also loved music, playing board games but most of all, spending time with her family...

Dec 24, 2022

Luis Ruiz Bojorquez, 79, of Coolidge died on December 24, 2022.

Luis was born to Jose C. Bojorquez and Socorro Ruiz on November 23, 1943. Born and raised in Coolidge, he grew up on the East side, known as the Barrio. In June of 1963, at the age of 19 he married the love of his life, Christina, then 17. They...

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 22, 2022

Sharon W. (Wainscott) Lillie aka “Nanny” of Coolidge, age 77, gained her angel wings December 22, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. She was the most loving, caring person. Her world was spending time with her husband and her family. She loved watching all of her babies grow. She loved going to the casino, playing bingo and going to the race track. She was #21s biggest fan. Sharon was reunited with...

Dec 21, 2022

Phyllis Brenna Lewis, 69, died on Dec. 21, 2022. Mrs. Lewis was born on Jan. 19, 1953, in Sacaton to Phillip Baptisto and Rebecca Thomas. 

She enjoyed spending time with all her grandkids, had a good, caring and loving heart, and would give a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

She studied at Central Arizona College to work with kids and...

Dec 21, 2022

Colin Stuart Parris, 70, of Snodland, died on December 21, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1952, in Snodland, Kent, England. Colin lived a joyful life and enjoyed reading, traveling and airplanes.

He is survived by his spouse Linda Parris of Casa Grande, Arizona, his children Natasha Parris (Joe Donaldson) of Phoenix, Arizona, Nicole Parris Jacobs (Josh) of Noblesville, Indiana,...

Dec 21, 2022

Jim Bussey, 64, of Maricopa died on Dec. 21, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona.

Mr. Bussey was born on Sept. 18, 1958, in Florence, Arizona.  He served in the Army and formerly lived in Houston and Cincinnati.

He was very active with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Maricopa and led a group to create a veterans memorial park in...

Dec 20, 2022

Frances Martha Stephens, 89, of Ak-Chin died on Dec. 20, 2022.

Ms. Stephens was born in Sells on May 20, 1933, to Antonio Martinez and Delphina Miguel. 

She was a caring, loving mother and grandmother.

She loved making traditional baskets and enjoyed being outdoors. She was a good friend to many.

She is survived by two daughters and a son, Joann, Stanley and Odelia...

Dec 18, 2022

Victor Garcia Rivas, 36, died December 18, 2022, in Sierra Vista Hospital. He was born May 15, 1986, in Glendale, California, to Veronica Gonzales.

He came to Ajo from Pasadena, California, in 2004 and lived here for the next 17 years. He married Erin Sipe in Tollison on April 26, 2019. He Studied Material engineering at GCC and was self-employed. His...