Obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Mrs. Medina was born on July 11, 1939, in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, and was a daughter of Ramon Andrade and Trinidad Osuna. She was lovingly called Molly or Mamiloly by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Arturo; seven sons and daughters, Ramon and Gayle Medina of Casa Grande, Francisco Javier Medina of Tucson, Patricia and Ralph Amado of...

Aug 2, 2022

Aug 1, 2022

Henry David Smith Sr., 61, of Casa Grande, died August 1, 2022. He was born October 6, 1960, in Stockton, California to Salvador Jordan and Phyllis Smith. Henry loved telling jokes and was always the life of the party. You could always tell what mood he was in by his facial expressions. He enjoyed going out to eat and always...

Jul 31, 2022

SACATON — Lloyd Notah Jr., 74, died on July 31, 2022. Mr. Notah was born on Aug. 28, 1947, in Fort Defiance and was a son of Lloyd Notah Sr. and Louise T. Osife (Notah). In his youth he enjoyed playing sports, hunting, camping, and playing practical jokes on his siblings. He had a sense of humor and enjoyed playing...

Jul 30, 2022

Aaron Antone 60 of Sacaton, AZ died on July 30,2022. He was born to Clarence and Elizabeth Antone on March 28, 1962, in Los Angeles, CA. Aaron enjoyed sports he especially liked watching football and basketball. He loved getting together with family. Aaron was always known to be there when you needed him and always willing to lend a hand....

Jul 29, 2022

Ceirra Faye Lewis, 19, of Bapchule, died July 29, 2022. She was born July 27, 2003, in Mesa, Arizona to Timothy Lewis Jr. and Anita Pedro. Ceirra graduated from Casa Grande Union School this year and was taking classes for cosmetology at CAVIT. She was a loving and caring person with a beautiful smile. She loved spending time with her...

Jul 29, 2022

Angelina S. Rocha, 65, of Phoenix died on July 29, 2022, in Phoenix. Ms. Rocha was born in Ajo on Aug. 21, 1956, to Ramona Childs and Fernando Mattia Sr. She was a wonderful mother, wife and leader who was always there when we needed her. She was very loved and will be terribly missed, she will always hold a...

Jul 29, 2022

Wilma R. Cannon, 86, of Casa Blanca, died July 29, 2022, in Chandler, Arizona. She was born February 12, 1936, in Sacaton, Arizona to Willie Justin and Adeline Jackson. Wilma enjoyed going to church, cooking, and listening to music. Her favorite was chicken scratch and church music. She loved her family and friends and cherished the relationships she had with...

Jul 27, 2022

Marie Anne (Hessemer) Tarr, formerly of Casa Grande, AZ. Passed away July 27, 2022 in Goodyear, AZ. Born November 19, 1936 in Brooklyn NY to William and Mary Hessemer. Marie loved traveling, camping and being with family and friends. She volunteered at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center in the Breast Center. She is survived by her daughters, Lori (Stew) Baskin...

Jul 26, 2022

Karen Margaret Carnes, 83, of Casa Grande died on July 26, 2022. Mrs. Carnes was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, on Feb. 25, 1939, to John Huber and Edith Baker. She was known for her strong and devout Catholic faith. She taught and believed in loving your neighbor as yourself. Her beliefs flowed outward to her husband, children, grandchildren and...

Jul 26, 2022

Glennadean Jeannie Lewis, 61, of Ak-Chin died on July 26, 2022. Ms. Lewis was born in Sacaton on March 6, 1961, to Norman Vincent and Pauline Antone. She was a strong-spirited woman who loved to cook, clean and watch her cooking and game shows. She was always there in time of need despite her physical ailments. She had a sense...

Jul 25, 2022

Shawnteria Denellia Jeffries, 35, of Coolidge, died July 25, 2022. She was born in Florence, Arizona on July 23, 1987, to Jerome Jeffries Sr. and Linda Dearing. Shawnteria, known to her family and friends as Shawnda, was a loving and caring mother. Her life revolved around her children; they were her world. To her, family came first, and she loved...

Jul 24, 2022

Winter F. Kisto, 38, of Sacaton, made her journey July 24, 2022. She was born January 10, 1984, to Silas Kisto and Mary Makil, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her mother Mary Garcia, sister Larosa Williams, brothers Maynard Kisto and Vernon James Jr. Loved by her nieces and nephews.

Jul 23, 2022

Viola “Anne” (Foshee) Decker of Eloy died Jul 23, 2022 peacefully in her home with her caregivers by her side. Viewing will be from 8 to 9 am, Friday, July 29 at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande with the funeral following at 9 am. Burial will be in the Eloy Memorial Park....

Jul 22, 2022

Norman Antone Wellington 60 of Sacaton, AZ died on July 22, 2022. Norman was born to Wilfred and Harriet Wellington on October 13, 1961, in San Francisco, CA. Norman enjoyed fishing, traveling, and weightlifting. He served a term as a Gila River District 4 Councilman. He was very active and involved in his community. And was often mentoring in the...

Jul 22, 2022

Donnell "Danny" Pablo, 39, of Ak-Chin died on July 22, 2022. Mrs. Pablo was born in Tuba City on Aug. 24, 1982, to Donald Honwytewa and Eunice Phillips. She was known as an amazing wife, mother, sister and friend with a big heart who would do anything for someone in need. She fulfilled her passion for caring by obtaining a...

Jul 21, 2022

Gerald Alvin Stewart, 69, of Sacaton died July 21, 2022, in Sacaton, Arizona. He was born August 27, 1952, in Sacaton, Arizona to Jasper Stewart and Edna Thompson. Gerald enjoyed driving around and listening to all kinds of music. He liked watching football and baseball games. His favorite teams were the Cardinals and ASU. Survivors include his sons and daughter,...

Jul 18, 2022

David Evan Wilson Sr., 52, of Tempe, died July 18, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born November 10, 1969, to Dana Wilson and Myrna Blackwater in Sacaton, Arizona. David served in the Marine Corps and was part of Operation Restore Hope. He enjoyed fishing, hiking and was a Phoenix Cardinals fan. He loved being with his family, especially his...

Jul 18, 2022

Concepcion R. Garcia, 92, of Coolidge, died July 18, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 10, 1930, in Eloy, Arizona to Antonio Garcia and Celestina Reyes. Concepcion enjoyed sitting outside, drinking her coffee, and listening to the birds sing. She loved gardening, listening to music and cooking. Most of all she loved spending...

Jul 17, 2022

Francis Wayne Gibson, 62, of Casa Grande died on July 17, 2022. Mr. Gibson was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 13, 1960, to Francis Gibson Jr. and Charlotte Harper Gibson, the elder of two children. He attended grade and high school in Casa Grande and college in Arizona. As a pioneer at the Casa Grande Frito-Lay plant, he...