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Carl Douglas Bridges

Carl Douglas Bridges

Nov 13, 2004

Born in San Pedro, CA.; he was a Navy veteran and an engineer. He taught at Palmar College in Vista, CA.; and formerly enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He was devoted to his family.

Valerie J. Lough

Valerie J. Lough

Nov 13, 2004

Born in Phoenix, AZ.

Sara Montijo Carino

Sara Montijo Carino

Nov 13, 2004

She was daughter of Reynoaldo and Auriela Quiroz Montijo. She was a member of St. Helens Church and enjoyed her grandchildren and shopping.

Orville F. Stephens

Orville F. Stephens

Nov 12, 2004

Born in East Prairie, MO., the son of Avery and A. Liddy Stephens. He served with the Army in WWII and was stationed in Germany. He was a truck driver, hauling produce long distances for about 30 years. He then was a high school custodian in Washington state. He liked to play rummy and occasionally play the slot machines at...

Donald E. Robertson

Donald E. Robertson

Nov 11, 2004

Born in Portland, OR, a son of Owen and Ruby Robertson. He played professional baseball for the Giants for 15 years. He was an Army veteran and worked for US Customs. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his famile. He was a very hard worker.

Francene Fair

Francene Fair

Nov 11, 2004

Born in Vernon, TX, she was a daughter of Newell anmd Annie Cullum. She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed entertaining friends and family. She served on the Gila County rescue squad and gave countless hours to many organizations. Mrs. Fair and her husband, Marvin, died as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Phyllis Joan Irvine

Phyllis Joan Irvine

Nov 10, 2004

Born in Long Beach, California.

Marvin Lester Fair

Marvin Lester Fair

Nov 9, 2004

Born in Globe, AZ, the son of Samuel and Arlie Fair. He served in the Navy during WWII and later worked for Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co. for 33 years before retiring. He also retired from the Naval Reserve after serving in the Seabees Unit. He and his wife, Francene, owned Camp June Texaco Station and Small Engine Shop in Claypool...

Mary Margaret Torres

Mary Margaret Torres

Nov 9, 2004

Born in Eloy, AZ, she enjoyed the ocean, going to casinos and being with her children and grandchildren.

Felipe Hernandez O'Dell

Felipe Hernandez O'Dell

Nov 8, 2004

Born in Pleasanton, TX to Jose and Ricarda O'Dell. He worked for the Casa Grande Elementary School District as a mechanic and substitute bus driver for 16 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the Arizona Diamondbacks, making friends, cooking and butchering. His ultimate passion in life was his family and dancing.

David Earl Graham

David Earl Graham

Nov 8, 2004

Born in Phoenix, AZ.Like his father, he was a water well driller. With partner Robert Adams, he drilled thousands of wells for agriculture and domestic use in the Southwest over a 43-year span. AFter the death of his father, he owned the Wonder Bar in Casa Grande. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, and golf. He kept people...

Johnnie M. Carter

Johnnie M. Carter

Nov 5, 2004

Born in Cave Creek, Ark., she retired as an environmental supervisor and most recently delivered meals for the senior center in Casa Grande. She loved country music, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Dallas Coyboys. She was a longtime Pinal County resident, devoted to her family and was a great friend to many.

Socorro V. Ruiz-Bojorquez

Socorro V. Ruiz-Bojorquez

Nov 2, 2004

Born in Ajo, AZ, to Gregorio and Maria Ruiz. She moved to the Coolidge area with her family as they looked for work on farms. She married Leovaldo Ortiz in the mid-1930's. After his death she married Jose C. Bojorquez. She cleaned theaters, the drive-in theater, and farmer's homes. She worked at the AZ Training Center at Coolidge before retiring....

Francisco Alvarado

Francisco Alvarado

Nov 2, 2004

He attended High-Tech Institute in Phoenix and received an associate's degree in architectural engineering. He worked for Old Castle Precast for the past 3 1/2 years. He was very intelligent.

Maria Del Refujio Lopez

Maria Del Refujio Lopez

Oct 31, 2004

She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, dancing and spending time with her family.

Alicia Montijo

Alicia Montijo

Oct 30, 2004

She was a daughter of Gabriela and Pedro Martinez. She was a member of St. Helen's Church who enjoyed watching the Arizona Diamondbacks and all high school sports. She also enjoyed her family, cooking for them and gardening.

Eleanor Boland

Eleanor Boland

Oct 29, 2004

Born in Chandler, AZ, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Antony's Church, Sodality, Guadalupe Society and American Legion Auxilary. She sang in the church choir and ecumenical choir at various times throughout her life. Prayer and music were very important to her. She lived in Casa Grande for 53 years.

Evelyn Janet Armour

Evelyn Janet Armour

Oct 28, 2004

Born in Jansen, Saskatchewan, Canada. She and her husband, A.E. and their two children moved to Casa Grande in 1960. She was active with her husband in running Armour Radio Communications for 23 years. She was a registered nurse and earlier worked at Caswa Grande Clinic. She was kind, optimistic and always smiling. She was active in her church and...

Jesus Francisco Valenzuela

Jesus Francisco Valenzuela

Oct 28, 2004

Born in Phoenix, AZ; he was always happy and made friends easily, even as a child. He enjoyed rap music, dancing and writing rap. He was a student.

Henry Dale Ford

Henry Dale Ford

Oct 27, 2004

Born in Beulah, N.D., the son of Decatur and Frances Ford. He had a career in the ARmy from 1951-1971, including service in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also was a refrigeration repairman. For the past nine years he traveled the nation in his RV enjoying pool and golf. He was also a member of the Eagles in Apache...

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