Obituaries

Mar 19, 2021

Noe Partida Hernandez, 52, was born in Delano CA and passed away March 19, 2021, in Arizona City and moved to Pennsylvania and finally made a home in Arizona City, AZ where he lived for 14 years. He is survived by his wife Maria Victoria Hernandez whom he shared a life of 38 years, his children Juliana, Leonardo, Thomas, and...

Mar 17, 2021

James E. Shawgo, 76, of Arizona City, passed away March 17, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents Donald E. and Leatha Shawgo. Survived by his wife Sharon L. Shawgo, children Laurie (Tod) Schmucker, Paula (Charles) Loyd, Nikki (Jay) Sheperd and Jimmy Shawgo, stepchildren Tom Wysong and David Wysong and a sister Paula Zimmerman. Also survived by many grandchildren and...

Mar 17, 2021

Ruben Medina Jr, 44 of Casa Grande, died in Phoenix on March 17, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1977 in Casa Grande to Ruben Medina Sr. and Ada Bishop. Ruben was a hard worker with a big heart. He would help anyone he could and would give you the shirt off his back. He had many friends and...

Mar 17, 2021

Stephen (Steve) R. Williams Died on 03/17/2021 due to Covid-19 complications. He did put up a fight of 50 days. Steve is preceded in death by his wife Debra Williams and both of his parents Rita and Jack Williams. Steve is survived by his wife Tina Williams, His loving mother-in-law Patricia Poling, his sons Brett (Ashley) Williams, John (Becca) Olinger,...

Mar 16, 2021

DeeRinda Ann Heinle was born in Tucson, Az Aug 25, 1944 and was the daughter of Sidney Eli Randall and Lacotha Hall Randall. She was an Executive Board Member and Treasurer of the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society and Museum. She received "The Sunshine Garrett Award" in 2007 from the museum and also volunteered at The Museum of Casa Grande....

Mar 16, 2021

PHOENIX — Velentina Lorraine Enos, 51, of Phoenix died on March 16, 2021. Ms. Enos was born in Phoenix on Sept. 18, 1969, to Everette Enos and Mary Torivo. She was a member of Gila River Indian Community and Acoma Pueblo. She attended Santa Fe Indian School, where she was in the marching band and played flute, clarinet and saxophone....

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara Wyrick, 76, of Casa Grande, passed away March 15, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Curtis Lee Cope of FL and Robert Elam of Ohio and stepson Gary Wyrick of Ohio. Per Mrs. Wyricks wishes, cremation services will be private. J Warren Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mar 14, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

Jackie Lavon Baker, 73 of Coolidge, died on March 14, 2021 in Casa Grande. She was born December 31, 1947 in Bakersville, California. She liked going to church and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to casinos and taking drives to listen to her music. She is survived by her children; John Baker of Coolidge, Stacey McGowan...

Mar 14, 2021

Mar 13, 2021

Dee Keeler, 59, of Casa Grande, passed away March 13, 2021. Preceded in death by her father Dean Blanchard she is survived by her mother Nancy Carr of MI, husband Thomas Keeler of Casas Grande, children Dee Dee Grabach of PA, Melissa Peterson of KY and Ryan Grabach of IN.. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Dee enjoyed cooking, baking, camping...

Mar 13, 2021

Mar 12, 2021

Bertha F. Kuehn, 77 of Florence, AZ, passed away March 12, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband Warren Kuehn, son, Russell Kuehn, brothers Allen Olson, Kenneth Olson, Ronald Olson and Gerald Olson. Survived by her daughter Cynthia Larson of Eau Claire, WI, 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mrs. Kuehn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was...

Mar 11, 2021

Fernando A. Ortiz, 54 of Coolidge, died peacefully at home on March 11, 2021. Mr. Ortiz was born April 12, 1966 in Florence to Jose and Bertha Ortiz. Fernando, known to all his friends and family as Guero, was a good and caring man. He enjoyed cruising, music and had a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with...

Mar 10, 2021

SACATON — LaVerta Clarise Enos, 30, died on March 10, 2021. Ms. Enos was born on Aug. 5, 1990, in Phoenix to Sylvia Enos and Angel Martinez. She loved all babies and was a very friendly, polite and humorous person. She also loved playing sports and watching sports, and her favorite teams were the Sun Devils and Arizona Cardinals. She...

Mar 8, 2021

Upper SanTan- Philbert Leon Howard, Jr. “Junior”61, passed away on March 8, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. Philbert was born on April 2, 1959 to the late Philbert Howard Sr. and the late Naomi Howard. Philbert was the family grease monkey- known for working on family & friends vehicles. He was a very outgoing person who loved his morning coffee. Philbert...

Mar 7, 2021

Mar 6, 2021

Frank M. Cevedia Sr., 79, of Eloy, passed away March 6, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife Alicia Olga Cevedia, son Frank M. Cevedia Jr. and sister Cecilia Montijo. Survived by his daughter Veronica Cevedias of Eloy and son Robert M. Cevedia of Casa Grande; brothers Eddie Cevedia of Yuma, Mike Cevedia of Eloy, and Johnny Cevedia of Chandler....

Mar 6, 2021

Andy Johnson passed away after a long illness on March 6, 2021 at the Caliche Memory Care Center with his loving wife at his side. Andy was born to Ole and Sophia Johnson, immigrants from Norway, on March 27, 1930 in Plentywood Montana. Andy always had a lively interest in his Norwegian heritage and made several visits back to Norway...

Mar 5, 2021