Current Obituaries
James Lee Smith
Nov 16, 2004
Born in Isola, Miss., he moved to AZ with his family in the 1960's and worked as a mechanic. He served in the Army during the late 60's and was stationed in TX. After his honorable discharge he returned to Collidge to open Smith's Automotive. He was proud of his ordination in the Full Gospel Church in Coolidge. He married...
C. J. Carlile
Nov 15, 2004
Born in Hugo, OK; he was a son of Clarence and Gertrude Carlile. He was an Army veteran and worked from 1947 to 1989 for Pinal County, where he was a supervisor. He loved attending and watching NASCAR racing. He enjoyed his grandchildren and also going to casinos.
Noreen P. Dora
Nov 13, 2004
Infant daughter of Janis Valenzuela and Freeman Dora Jr. of San Lucy, AZ.
Roger Wesley Howe
Nov 13, 2004
Born in Ponca City, OK; the second son of four children. He attended school in Tonkawa and graduated from high school in 1969. He received an associate of arts degree from Northern Oklahoma College in 1971. He enlisted in the Army and served 18 months in S. Korea. He lived in Panca City, then moved to Tonkawa in 1980 and...
Molly Moreno
Nov 13, 2004
Born in White Mud, AZ; she was a homemaker, a member of Faith Assembly of God Church and she volunteered there regularly.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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