Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

James “Randy” Kesterson, 56 of Casa Grande, Arizona passed away peacefully in his home on 10/12/21 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Cancer. Randy Kesterson was a 1984 Graduate of Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio. He served in the United States Air Force in medical services/ Medic after completing his High School education and went on...

Oct 11, 2021

Reynold Dosela, 51, of San Carlos died on Oct. 11, 2021. Mr. Dosela was born on Nov. 21, 1969, to Yvonne Reede Smith. He was talented and had a passion for drawing, painting, woodburning and etching on glasses. He showed and taught his son many things. He was a Cardinals and Arizona Wildcats fan. Survivors include his wife, Darla (Hoover)...

Oct 10, 2021

Eugene Robert Ward, 41, of Casa Grande, AZ passed away on October 10, 2021. He is survived by his wife Lauren Ward, stepdaughter Abigail Kissinger, parents Eugene and Susan Ward, father-in-law and mother-in-law Jim and Darla Anders, grandmother Dolores Szpara, sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Scott Raymond, sister and brother-in-law Jennifer and Miguel Pascual, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sarah and Steve...

Oct 9, 2021

Mary Lou Shoaf, 83, of Casa Grande, Arizona passed away on October 9, 2021. Mary Lou was born in Bedford Pennsylvania to Milford and Nelly Thomas on May 12, 1938. Mary Lou loved to spend time with her family, enjoyed to bowl and loved God. She is survived by her kids Paul Shoaf, Garry Shoaf, Dianna Ullrich, Patricia Yates-Nava, Nancy...

Oct 9, 2021

CASA GRANDE — Gene Edward Osife, 71, died on Oct. 9, 2021, in Mesa. Mr. Osife was born to Juan and Annie Miguel Osife on May 30, 1950, in Sacaton. He enjoyed helping with church functions and loved spending time with his nieces, nephews and grandchildren, whom he was very close to. He loved playing bingo, being a jokester and...

Oct 5, 2021

Janiece Maddux passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2021 after experiencing multiple, debilitating health challenges. Members of her family and the caring staff of The Garnet and Compassus Hospice brought comfort during her time of transition. Born on Christmas Day 1933 to Audrey and Elizabeth Powell in Pima Arizona, she was the oldest of three children. During the post-Depression and...

Oct 2, 2021

CHUICHU VILLAGE — Andreanna Lee Blaine, 36, died on Oct. 2, 2021, in Phoenix. Ms. Blaine was born on Oct. 7, 1984, in Chandler and was a daughter of Josephine Ann and Darryl Andrew Blaine Sr. She enjoyed her dogs, Olivia and Benji. She is survived by a brother, Monty Hudgins, and her grandmothers, Dorothy George and Doris Morado. She...

Oct 1, 2021

Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez, passed away on October 1, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1955 in Carlsbad, NM to mother Modesta A. Hernandez and father Francisco Gonzalez. Jerry is survived by his three sons Damian and Nathan Gonzalez of Carlsbad, NM and Jason Montez of Austin, TX. Survived by his Sisters Rosemary Valdez of Carlsbad, NM, Terri Armendariz and...

Oct 1, 2021

CASA GRANDE — Leola Pearl "Ola" Norris, 40, died on Oct. 1, 2021, in Casa Grande. Ms. Norris was born on April 15, 1981, in Phoenix to David Norris and Juanita Thomas. She was very creative and enjoyed crocheting, beading and loved arts and crafts. She loved her job as a caretaker and enjoyed all kinds of music. She also...

Sep 25, 2021

Sep 25, 2021

Marciana S. “Marci” Chacon, 86, passed away on September 25, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Casa Grande with her family at her side. Marci was born in Austin, Texas to Santiago Serda and Altagracia Hernandez on November 2, 1934. Marci was a hard worker from a young age. She was a devoted Catholic and loving mother. She...

Sep 24, 2021

Lucius Bennett Catha Sr., 67 of died at home, September 24, 2021. Mr. Catha was born on February 25, 1954, in Sacaton to Wilford Catha and Elizabeth Thompson. Lucuis worked for UPS for 30 plus years and was into Martial Arts. He was a kind man, who always ready to help someone out. He was a very independent man. He...

Sep 23, 2021

On September 23, 2021, Pauline Martinez-Nance (83 years old), loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, AZ. Pauline was born ton January 5, 1938 in Smiley, TX to Eluterio and Lucia Martinez. She was the youngest of 7 siblings. Pauline was energetic, generous and always had a contagious smile. She made a career...

Sep 20, 2021

Alma (Beth) Elizabeth King Perkins beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Monday, September 20th, 2021 in Arizona City, AZ. Beth was born to Clarence and Notra King on April 16, 1938 in Humboldt KS. On October 1, 1955 she married Melvin (Mel) Dean Perkins, they had 3 daughters. They lived and worked in the Humboldt and Iola KS...

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Arrington was born on Aug. 30, 1971, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He worked at Southwest Gas since 1996 in the Tempe yard. He was very kind. He loved to travel, watch football and spend time with his wife, family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Lisa Renea Arrington; two children, Cynthia Arrington of Conway, Arkansas, and...

Sep 16, 2021

Aaron King, 53, of Maricopa City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Chandler AZ. He Survived by his wife Mida King, Children, Daniel and Alexia King AZ, Joshua and Victoria King AZ, Vivian and Gabriel Moreno AZ, Candice and Chris Hannasch AZ. He is proceeded in death by his Mother Gwendolyne and Father Leon Lawson. Wonderful husband, father and...

Sep 15, 2021

Cody Rea Kyyitan, 42 of Sacaton, died September 15, 2021. Cody was born on December 28, 1978, in Sacaton to Lucius Kyyitan an Eileen Jackson. He was an avid Raiders and ASU fan. He was a great cook, an artist and loved drawing. He enjoyed listening to all kinds of music and was a jokester. You could always find a...

Sep 13, 2021

Vera O. Graham, age 93, died suddenly on September 13, 2021 at her home in Arizona City, AZ. Vera was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, one of 7 children. While growing up she was her Father’s right hand, always helping on the dairy farm and operating farm equipment. When Vera was just 14 years old her baby sister Jane was...

Sep 13, 2021

Bobby G. Herndon, 89, of Casa Grande, AZ was born on August 5, 1932 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on September 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Bob and his wife, Gerry, were married for 59 years, (when she passed in 2014) and resided in Casa Grande after Bob retired as a Sergeant Major in the United States Army. They...

Sep 13, 2021

Marshall Alden Sater was born on April 8, 1926, in Oakland California to his Norwegian parents Helmer and Dina Sater. Marshall passed away in his sleep on September 13th, 2021, at the age of 95. He was the middle of 3 siblings: his older brother Earl and his younger brother Haakon. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Cathy Hanford...