Obituaries

Feb 2, 2022

CASA GRANDE — Luis Miguel Valenzuela, 19, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 21, 2022. Mr. Valenzuela was born on June 24, 2002, in Casa Grande. He loved music, cars, drawing, playing video games and working. He was always laughing and was very funny. Survivors include three siblings, Antonio Valenzuela, Raul Lugo and Gabriela Granados, and his grandmother, Patricia Valenzuela....

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Adams was born on Jan. 14, 1944, in Tollette, Arkansas, to Gladys and Worthy Adams Sr., the third of 10 children. He attended Mobile Elementary School and South Mountain High School. He joined the Army in 1967 and served for three years. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. He celebrated...

Feb 1, 2022

COCKLEBUR VILLAGE — Ernest Lopez Jr., 79, died on Feb. 1, 2022. Mr. Lopez was born on March 17, 1942, in Sacaton and was a son of Ernest Lopez Sr. and Clara Garcia. He loved spending time with his dogs and cats and enjoyed sports and music. Survivors include four adult children, Bernett Lopez, Venita Garcia, Timothy and Stanford Lopez;...

Feb 1, 2022

Steven Jose Castillo, 53 of Blackwater, died February 1, 2022, in Chandler. He was born October 15, 1968, in Sacaton, Arizona to Leona Antone and Jose Castillo/Christina and Luis Bojorquez. Steve had the gift of dance to amaze the crowd, definitely marking his time as an Amazing Dancer, he had a taste in music that would surely satisfy the crowd...

Jan 31, 2022

Mark “Emmett” Munger, age 70, passed away Monday, January 31, following a short illness. He was born on September 17, 1951, and lived most of his life in St. Paul, Minnesota. Over the past several years, he lived in Hudson, Wisconsin, and in Casa Grande, Arizona. Mark loved golfing, sitting around a campfire, watching football games and motorcycle riding with...

Jan 31, 2022

Louella Narcia, 84, of Ak-Chin Indian Community, died January 31, 2022, in Chandler, Arizona. Louella was born July 25, 1937, in Casa Blanca, Arizona to Isaac Pedro and Josephine Peters. She enjoyed being with her family and having family dinners. She also loved to bake, sew, and read her bible. She is survived by her husband LeRoy Narcia of Ak-Chin...

Jan 29, 2022

Mrs. Lumbreras was born on Nov. 3, 1930, in Gregory, Texas. She lived in the area for 50 years and was a migrant worker when she was younger. All her grandchildren, nephews and nieces were her special companions. She loved her domestic life, cooking and preparing food for her family. Survivors include seven daughters and sons, Sulema Celaya, Carolina L....

Jan 28, 2022

Ila Mae Celaya, 54, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on July 1, 1967 to Gordon Santos and Arlene Antone in Sacaton, Arizona. Ila, also known as Rosebud, was a kindhearted and loving person. She lived for her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to do her makeup and get her nails done, jam to her oldies...

Jan 27, 2022

Ralph Castello Andrews, 73 of Blackwater died January 27, 2022, in Chandler. He was born March 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona to Herber Andrews and Dorothy Marrietta . Ralph spent 10 years in the Marines from 1966 to 1977. He was an officer for the Gila River, Salt River, Coolidge and Mesa Police Departments. He worked for Gila River Indian...

Jan 27, 2022

Jan 26, 2022

Gilbert Ortega Gamez, 83, of Casa Grande, Az., died on January 26, 2022. Mr. Gamez was born in Tucson, Az., on March 1, 1938, to Ventura and Rita Gamez. Gilbert was a loving Husband and Father, he loved his Family and Friends, and his happiness came from being with his Family, he loved going to Pinetop to enjoy the beautiful...

Jan 25, 2022

Ms. Cook passed away on 01/25/2022. Ms. Cook was born on 07/10/1956 in El Paso Tx to Leonard (Chico) Norman and Reyes Martinez. She had one son that she loved with all her heart Ryan. Vicky had a masters degree in special education and worked for the Gadsden school district in New Mexico, implementing many educational initiatives as her role...

Jan 25, 2022

MARICOPA — Carole Rae Bailey, 73, of Maricopa died on Jan. 25, 2022. Mrs. Bailey was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, on Nov. 6, 1948, to Robert Brent and Mary Weber. She worked at Safeway as a bakery manager of many years and as a manager at Stanion Wholesale Electric in Kansas City. Her family always came first, and she was...

Jan 24, 2022

Barney Perkins Compton, 55, of Maricopa died January 24, 2022, in Chandler. He was born August 30, 1966, in Yuma to Roy Compton and Neomi Smith. Barney enjoyed mechanic and handyman work; he was a “jack of trades”. He enjoyed cooking and grilling. He was a good man, and a helpful friend. He loved spending time with his family and...

Jan 23, 2022

Alter Ber Tekulsky Freeman, also called “Al” or “Big Al,” was “born, bred, and buttered” in Brooklyn, NY on March 16, 1953. He was the fourth child of Anna Dora Tekulsky. After her death when he was only thirteen, Al made his own way in the world surviving by his ambition and wits. His experiences made him a natural salesman,...

Jan 22, 2022

Fernando Lazoya Reams, 66, of Sacaton, died January 22, 2022. He was born November 7, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona to Alfred Reams Sr. and Peggy Annette Milda. Fernando was very interested in computers, tech innovations and would even build his own. He was an IT Trainer-Human Resource department and Casino Finance with Gila River Casinos, also was an employee of...

Jan 22, 2022

Doug D. Douglas passed away in his home in Maricopa early morning on 01/22/2022 at the age of 69. He is survived by his children, from his first wife Gwendolyn Jane Scott, Stephanie (Scott), Bobby, Delbert (Alicia), Jason (Stacey) and foster daughter from his second wife Kelly Douglas is Theresa (Scott). He was blessed with 15 grandchildren along with 12...

Jan 22, 2022

Rev. Aaron Edward Johns, 84, of Sacaton died January 22, 2022. He was born in Sacaton, Arizona on October 17, 1937, to Labian Johns and Grace Whitman. Aaron was a reverend, who spoke at many funeral services and weddings for the Gila River Indian Community. When he was able to, he would do services at the Caring House. He liked...

Jan 21, 2022

Cynthia Sue Gibson, 71, of Casa Grande, Az., died on January 21, 2022. She was born in Massillon, OH., on October 27, 1950, to Carl Crone and Ruth Schultz. Cyndi, as everyone called her, loved to be with friends and family. She made friends quickly and loved them forever. Her favorite pastime was getting with friends and neighbors for just...

Jan 21, 2022

KUPK VILLAGE — Lucas Antone, 57, died on Jan. 21, 2022, in Casa Grande. Mr. Antone was born on March 21, 1964, to Jacob Antone and Clemencia A. Felix in Pisinemo Village. He enjoyed kicking back and reading. He loved being outdoors and spending time with friends. Survivors include three adult children, Carlos, Leander and Hector Antone; five siblings, Ruben,...