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Gilbert B. Martinez

Gilbert B. Martinez

Aug 5, 2021

Gilbert B. “Balu” Martinez, 85, died August 5, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Martinez was born July 17, 1936 in Buckeye, Arizona to Julio and Refugia (Barrera) Martinez. His family moved to Ajo in 1938. He called Ajo his home for the rest of his life. He graduated from Ajo High School and entered the work...

Denny  Cyril Williams

Denny Cyril Williams

Aug 4, 2021

Denny Cyril Williams Sr. 70, of Blackwater died August 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He will layed to rest at the West Catholic Cemetery in Blackwater. He is survived by his two children; Claudia Bazzini Trop and Denny Williams Jr. He had 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He will be loved and missed dearly by his...

Vondell Kim Jackson

Vondell Kim Jackson

Aug 2, 2021

Obituary Vondell Kim Jackson, 49, of Santan died on August 2, 2021. Ms. Jackson was born in Phoenix on January 16, 1972 to Colemen Ellis Jackson and Maxine Marie Jay. Vondell enjoyed doing arts & crafts, coloring and visiting with family and friends. She loved her beloved dog Zues. She is survived by a son Steven Jackson; three sisters, Elva...

Norma Helen Jepsen

Norma Helen Jepsen

Jul 31, 2021

Norma Helen Frens Jepsen Born May 25, 1926 and was carried to heaven in her Savior’s loving arms July 31, 2021. She was 95 years young. She was born in Batavia, New York to Marion Ella Grey Frens and Andrew H. Frens. She had one sister Bonneta (Bonnie) Mavis Frens Stafford. Growing up, Norma attended seven different elementary schools, five...

Michael Beers

Michael Beers

Jul 30, 2021

Michael Beers, 71, of Casa Grande died peacefully at home on July 30, 2021. Mike was born on August 30, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1952. He graduated from Central High School in 1967, the University of Arizona in 1971, and the University Of Arizona School Of Law in 1974. Mike was in private...

Amanda Hubert

Amanda Hubert

Jul 30, 2021

Amanda Marie Hubert, 34, died July 30, 2021 at home. Ms. Hubert was born July 10, 1987 in New York to Ed and Dina Hubert. She enjoyed rap music, drawing and art. She is survived by her father, Ed Hubert; and her siblings, Nicholas Hubert of Casa Grande and Noelle Hubert of Coolidge. She is preceded in death by her...

Rodolfo Mariscal

Rodolfo Mariscal

Jul 29, 2021

Rodolfo Mariscal Jr. 45, of Arizona City, AZ was called home July 29, 2021, after a courageous battle with ALS. Rudy was one of a kind and he always had a smile on his face that lit up an entire room. He left a lasting impression on everyone. Rudy went to Central Arizona College where he received his degree for...

Martinez Pedro

Martinez Pedro

Jul 28, 2021

Martinez Pedro, 85 of Sacaton, died July 28, 2021 at home. Mr. Pedro was born January 11, 1936 in Casa Blanca, Arizona to Isaac and Josephine Pedro. Martinez was loved by many. He was very humorous and enjoyed making others laugh. His love and kindness will be missed. He is survived by his siblings Louella Narcia from Ak-Chin, Sarah Hernandez,...

Imogene Matthews (Ellis)

Imogene Matthews (Ellis)

Jul 28, 2021

BLACKWATER — Imogene Elaine Matthews, 82, of Blackwater died on July 28, 2021. Mrs. Matthews was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Sacaton and raised there. She was a daughter of Bernice James and Herman Ellis. She lived a happy, simple and frugal life. She always had a smile and a word to share with anyone. Everywhere she went she...

Ronald Pennington

Ronald Pennington

Jul 26, 2021

Ronald L. Pennington 65 of Casa Grande, died at home July 26, 2021. Ronald was born on May 27, 1956 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Bob Pennington and Maude Braezee. He enjoyed music, dancing and movies. He loved getting together at family events. He is survived by his children, Luke Pennington, Jesse Pennington, Amanda Gallardo, Samantha Garcia, Christian Sanchez, and Mario...

Jody Devereaux

Jody Devereaux

Jul 19, 2021

On Monday, July 19, 2021 Jody Devereaux, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 54. Jody was surrounded by his wife, daughters and mother having battled brain cancer. Jody was born June 22, 1967 in Marshfield Wisconsin to Bill and Darlene (Schuchard) Devereaux. He attended school in Abbotsford, Wisconsin and graduated in 1985. Jody worked in...

Richard Schultz

Richard Schultz

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Schultz, 73, of Casa Grande passed away July 19, 2021. He is survived by his children, Kris Horn, Allentown, PA, Joseph Schultz, Harleysville, PA and Rebecca Sisko, Allentown, PA. He is also survived by his six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Helen Schultz.

Gary Gogel

Gary Gogel

Jul 19, 2021

Gary Gogel, 68 of Arizona City passed away on July 19, 2021. Gary was born on October 27, 1952 in Manchester Iowa to Frederick and Rose Gogel. Gary enjoyed the outdoors especially camping. Gary was very hard working. He was self-employed all his life. He was 68 years old and had 3 businesses. Grain harvesting, worked very long days during...

Helen Mendoza Garza

Helen Mendoza Garza

Jul 16, 2021

Helen G. Mendoza, 83 died July 17, 2021 at home. She was born in Sacaton on August 18, 1937 to Joe and Amelia Mendoza. Helen was a bartender and enjoyed music, especially Ramon Ayala. She loved everyone she met, and she was always a happy and loving person. She is survived by her children, Mike and Joe Garza of Goodyear,...

Armida Mattia

Armida Mattia

Jul 15, 2021

Armida Frances Mattia, 74 of Ak-Chin died July 15, 2021 in Chandler. Mrs. Mattia was born on August 21, 1946 in Ak-Chin Maricopa to Victor Santiago and Agnes Lewis. Armida enjoyed crafts, especially basket weaving. She retired from Ak-Chin Indian Community after many years and was also a member Ak-Chin Senior Group. She is survived by her husband, Francisco Mattia...

Ricky  Juan

Ricky Juan

Jul 12, 2021

Ricky William Juan, 23 of Sacaton died July 12, 2021 in Casa Grande. Ricky was born February 11, 1998 in Chandler to Elgin Jones and Jaclyn Juan. He was a loving caring and independent person. He was always a helpful, supportive and friendly. He loved to laugh and joke around. He is survived by his parents Elgin Jones and Jaclyn...

Ricky S Woodcock

Ricky S Woodcock

Jul 11, 2021

Ricky Woodcock entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, July 11th, 2021. Ricky was born Thursday, August 14th, 1980 in Brownwood, Texas to Ricky Woodcock and Bernadine Andrews. Ricky married the love of his life Helen, June 27th, 2008 in Casa Grande, Arizona. He was a resident of Casa Grande for eleven years and moved to Arizona City in 2011, where...

Robert "Bob" Strachan

Robert "Bob" Strachan

Jul 10, 2021

Robert "Bob" Strachan, 60, of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2021. Bob was born October 24,1960 in Rapid City, SD. He grew up in the Midwest, graduating from Waukesha North High School, Waukesha, Wisconsin. In 1981, he joined the Air Force and served 4 years attaining the rank of Sergeant. He also served in the Army...

Dennis Richard Pressler

Dennis Richard Pressler

Jul 10, 2021

A man dedicated to his family, Dennis Richard Pressler, 79, left us on July 10, 2021. Denny was born January 27, 1942 in Denver, Colorado and grew up in Selby, South Dakota during his youth, punctuated by a notable athletic career that included a 100-yd dash school record that stood for decades, along with multiple football and basketball championships. After...

Kyle Kc Miguel

Kyle Kc Miguel

Jul 8, 2021

Kyle C. Miguel, 38, of Laveen died July 8, 2021. Mr. Miguel was born on January 3, 1983 in Phoenix to Jarvis Hoover and Beverly Miguel. Kyle was a quiet man, who loved music and had many friends. He worked at Vee Quiva Hotels & Casino for many years. He will be truly missed. He is survived by his mother,...

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