Obituaries

May 29, 2021

Peter Treviño Sr., 67, of Coolidge died peacefully on May 29, 2021, with his family by his side. Mr. Treviño was born to Tiodoro C. and Adela V. Treviño of Coolidge on Oct. 19, 1953, in Florence. He worked for the Coolidge Unified School District for 35 years before retirement. He loved to DJ with his son in his free...

May 27, 2021

Fernando (Johnny) Walker, 88, died on May 27, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1932 in Goodyear Village to Reuben and Helen Walker. He was a member of the Gila River Indian Community. Although his birth name is Fernando everyone knew him as Johnny Walker. He worked at Riggs Ranch for 10 years and retired from the Bureau of...

May 26, 2021

BLACKWATER — Sandra Gaye Smiley, 68, of Blackwater died on May 26, 2021. Ms. Smiley was born in Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 1953, and was a daughter of Gary Natani Smiley and Rhoda Fern Enos. She liked working on puzzle books and loved her collection of frog knickknacks and such. She also loved listening to music, especially Pima Express....

May 25, 2021

Loretta Parkerson (Collins) 88 Nov. 4, 1932 – May 25, 2021 She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all. She leaves behind a sister, Carletta Gentry of Texas; two daughters, Cheryl of Casa Grande, AZ. and Karen (Glenn) of Tucson, AZ; two brothers, John (Lisa) of Tonopah, AZ and Jack (Paula) of Casa Grande,...

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

May 22, 2021

Morgan Coleman Dale, 40, passed away May 22, 2021 Morgan was born to Larry Everett Dale and Vickie Jo on July 26, 1980. He grew up in Casa Grande, graduating from Casa Grande Union High School. After graduation he started working various job as an electrician, for the past 10 years he has been a superintendent electrician with Delta Diversified...

May 22, 2021

Jackie Custer 81, a resident of Fairways, died peacefully May 22, 2021 at home with surrounded by the love of her family. Jackie was born January 19, 1940 in Macomb, Illinois the first child of Ronald and Adele Higbee. Her hobbies included, quilting, crocheting, reading, and spending time with family friends. Jackie relished her long career as bookkeeper, first a...

May 21, 2021

May 20, 2021

Fernando Jose Ortiz, 38 of Coolidge, died May 20, 2021 in Miami. Fernando, better known to his family and friends, as Nando was born in Casa Grande to Fernando and Norma Ortiz on April 12, 1983. Nando had a great personality and was a very funny person; he could always make you laugh. He was hard working, had a kind...

May 20, 2021

James Hoyt Davis, 57, Yuma, died May 20, 2021 Jim was born in Yuma. The family moved to Casa Grande in 1978. Jim graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in 1982. Jim was a certified plant operator at the desalting plant in Yuma. He was an avid motorcycle fan since he was 9 yrs. old. He has numerous bikes...

May 19, 2021

The rich, abundant life of Frank William Maguire, Jr. came to its full transition on May 19, 2021, at his home in Arizona City. He was 83 years old. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 25, 1938, the son of Frank William, Sr. and Mary (nee McGrath). He grew up loving baseball, playing it well, and cheering on...

May 19, 2021

Rhonda June Notah 68, was born to Henrietta Pablo and Russell Enos and raised in Sacaton, Arizona. Rhonda is survived by her husband of 50 years Lloyd Notah, Jr. and her two children Ben and Tracene Notah. Rhonda was a homemaker for many years and then began a career as a bank teller at the First American Credit Union in...

May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021

Etta Ruth Amerson, 80, a longtime resident of Eloy, passed away on May 19, 2021 at Desert Blossom Healthcare Facility in Mesa, Az . Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26th at Eloy Memorial Park. Etta Ruth was born on June 22, 1940 in Carrizozo, NM, the fourth daughter of Clarence Roy Awbrey and...

May 19, 2021

Donna Maire Comeau, age 71 died peacefully May 19, 2021 at the Sante of Chandler Physical Therapy Center in Chandler, Arizona. Donna left her earthly family, her husband, daughter and brother, and joined her heavenly family her Lord and her only son, Patrick. Donna was born on May 17, 1950 in Cambridge Massachusetts to William and Helen Fitzgerald. She graduated...

May 17, 2021

Jimmy Lynn Quattlebaum passed on May 17, 2021 Jimmy was born to Richard and Edna Quattlebaum on October 26, 1936 in Texas. Jimmy retired from The Santa Fe Railroad where he worked for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife Joan Dolores Quattlebaum, children Randy Quattlebaum, Paula Quattlebaum, Dianna Tillery, and Jason Quattlebaum. Step children Tommy Ballard, Cindy...

May 14, 2021

Terry A. Vidal was a loving-caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Terry passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 71. Terry was born on December 5, 1949 in Florence, AZ to her parents Johnny Avenetti and Carmela Hughes. Terry enjoyed crafting, spending time with family...

May 11, 2021

Lesli Gomez, 60, of Casa Grande, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Survived by parents Manuel and Christina Gomez who she still cared for, Lesli was adored by her life partner Bill Teigen, and remembered by her siblings Susan Montes and Manuel Gomez. As a fierce protector, Lesli also leaves behind nine grandchildren, her two sons Robert and Michael and...

May 10, 2021

Adelita Chairez Mejia - passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 at the age of 77. Born to Manuel C. and Juanita V. Chairez in Casa Grande, AZ on October 21, 1943. She is the eldest of 9 children. She married Henry E. Mejia on June 24, 1961. Survived by 5 children; 3 sons; Juan E. Mejia Jr., Robert Mejia...