Current Obituaries
John P. Gonzalez
Mar 31, 2005
Born in Casa Grande, AZ. He attended schools in Coolidge and also attended Central Arizona College. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially shooting in the mountains, fishing his favorite spot at Rocky Point several times each year and cook-outs. He was a steak man who cooked to prefection. He was a Christian and a very outgoing family man. Burial was held...
Darren James Cooper
Mar 26, 2005
Born in Flagstaff, AZ, he graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in finance and languages; from Thunderbird School of International Management with a degree in international banking. He worked in that field as a treasurer and manager. He had been a foreign exchange student in France and had received a Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation scholorship. He spoke five languages...
Inez E. Odom
Mar 25, 2005
Born in Odessa, TX, a daughter of Luby and Adella Pettigrew. She was a school cafeteria manager for many years before retiring in the 70's. She was a member of Trinity Southern Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 20 years. Burial was held at Mt. View Cemetery.
Richard H. Beeman
Mar 25, 2005
Mr Beeman was born in Morrisville, and was a son of Clarence and Alice Ayer Beeman. He worked for Shay Oil in Yuma for the past 18 years and also worked for Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co. for several years and the Arizona Republic. He enjoyed dancing.Burial was held at Pleasant View Cemetery in Morrisville, Vt.
Eleanor Locke Blackler
Mar 25, 2005
Born in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was a registered nurse. She married Dr. Chesley F Blackler in 1938 and moved to Arizona in the mind-40's to escape the cold weather. They moved to Florence, where her husband was Pinal County Health Director. In the 70's she worked for Pinal General Hospital and later became supervisor of a longterm-care unit...
Alice B. Ross
Mar 25, 2005
Born in Hebron, Indiana, a daughter of Russel and Ettie Coleman. She moved to Arizona in 1948 and to Casa Grande in 1951. She supported her children working as a waitress.
Murrel Harris
Mar 24, 2005
He worked for Arizona State Parks from 1969 to 1992. He worked with Explorer Scouts for 10 years and also was an honorary Girl Scout Leader. He taught hundreds of kids to square dance. He was a member of the police reserve and published a book about Eloy history. He was a member of the Eloy Masonic Lodge for 27...
Taylor Mcclaine Hudson
Mar 23, 2005
Born in Casa Grande, AZ, she fought a long battle with Batten's Disease. She charmed everyone with her mischievious grin, boundless energy and free spirit. She was determined to make her own way. She and her late sister Paula exemplified the strength of the human spirit.
Frances Montijo Kilkenny
Mar 20, 2005
Born in Carturo, AZ, a daughter of Beatriz Sotelo and Jose Montijo. She lived most of her life in Eloy. She worked in the early 40's during WWII, as a welder in the Long Beach shipyard under the Women Ordinance Workers Program, which replaced men who enlisted in military service. With her mother, she opened Beatriz Cafe in Eloy in...
Wayne E. Nehrbass
Mar 20, 2005
Born in Erie, NY, he was a magician and donated time to charity performances.
Cyndi Kilpatrick Giannopoulos
Mar 19, 2005
She was raised like a daughter by Irma and Ron McCaslin. She was devoted to her family and her daughter.
Paula Maria Anguiano Jimenez
Mar 18, 2005
Born in Sacaton, AZ, she was raised and went to school in Eloy. She worked for AIRES, in the developmental disabilities field. She wnjoyed sewing and especially making dresses for her girls. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, making Indian dolls, beadwork and egg shells with confetti for Easter. She also enjoyed looking for antiques and dancing. She loved Mexican...
Carlos M. Cabanillas,
Mar 18, 2005
He was born in Culiacan, Mexico, a son of Adolfo and Dolores Martinez Cababillas. He was a cotton farmer and retired at age 79. He enjoyed being around his family and talking with friends. He enjoyed being outdoors and doing yard work.
Virginia G. Cardenas
Mar 16, 2005
She worked in the Cardenas Brothers farming partnership before retiring. Her hobbies included raising birds, gardening, sewing, cookouts, camping and shopping with her daughters. She loved telling stories to her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park.
Paul F. Taylor
Mar 15, 2005
Born in Forest City, MO, he was a son of Inna May Taylor. He served in the Army during WWII then worked in the automotive industry until his retirement. He and his wife of 35 years, Bernice, enjoyed traveling. In the late 1990's they moved to Florence Gardens.Burial was held at Valley Memorial Park in Coolidge, AZ.
Marilu Napier
Mar 13, 2005
Born in Lexington, NE, she and her family moved to the Southwest in the late 60's. She attended and graduated from Coolidge High School. She worked several jobs around the state until she settled into the care-giving business, working as a nanny and baby-sitter. She enjoyed children and later in her career, the adults she tended to. She was an...
Martha Jane
Mar 12, 2005
Born in Lubbock, TX, she was a homemaker and a member of Apostolic Tabernacle. She enjoyed church functions and walking.Burial was held at Mt. View Cemetery.
Pedro Bravo,
Mar 10, 2005
Born in Phoenix, AZ, he enjoyed hiking in Estrella Mt. Park in Avondale. He liked to listen to music, especially Carlos Santana. He enjoyed laying cards with his aunts, uncles and cousins. Most of all he loved playing and spending time with his children.Burial was held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ.
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