Obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

Manuel Urquides was a caring father, grandfather, brother and friend. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, he left us suddenly Feb. 15, 2021. He was 73. Manuel was a lifelong Eloy resident, delivered by a midwife to Rita and Juan Urquides on Aug. 17, 1947. He was a hard worker and held a series of jobs throughout his...

Feb 15, 2021

Timothy C. Fuentes, a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2021 at the age of 61. Tim is survived by his wife Rose, his daughters Nichole and Andria, his grandchildren Zachariah and Tristan, his brother Tommy, and his sisters Patricia, Valerie, Rebecca and Diane. Tim was born in Lordsburg, NM on August 14,...

Feb 14, 2021

Melissa Kay Cooper, 52 of Sacaton died on February 14, 2021 in Chandler. She was born in Phoenix on February 17, 1968 to Domingo Ortiz and Darlene Whitman. She loved staying at home to raise her kids and grandkids. She would sit outside watching them play, listening to her music on her phone. She loved listening to her music while...

Feb 13, 2021

With Deepest sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Brianne Houk. On 2/13/2021 in Soniata Arizona, Brianne’s beautiful life was cut short as she was killed in a vehicle accident. Brianne was born on April 14, 1993 in Woodland, California. It was in Tucson Arizona that she spent the past four years with her husband Josh and daughter Aubrie. During...

Feb 7, 2021

Joseph Andrew Jackson, 25 of Casa Blanca died February 07, 2021 at home. He was born September 16, 1995 in Chandler to Gerard Long Sr. and Lucinda Jackson. He was very active, loved music, drawing and writing. He enjoyed playing cards with his dad and his brothers. He was always a protector of his sisters and grandma. He is survived...

Feb 7, 2021

Feb 7, 2021

Consuela Lupe Jackson 71, of Casa Blanca died February 07, 2021 at home. She was born November 1, 1949 in Sacaton to George Lyons Sr. and Listine Santos. Consuela cared about everyone; she had no hatred in her, and was very kind. She loved dogs and loved to cook. She was best known for her tomales. She is survived by...

Feb 5, 2021

Mark Alan Sundberg passed away unexpectedly from COVID-19 on February 5th, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix,AZ. Mark is the son of the late Elroy and Nancy Sundberg. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Peter Sundberg, his Uncle Alan and Aunt Gail Sundberg who played an important role in...

Feb 3, 2021

Robin Dale Harrington, 63, of Arizona City died on February 3, 2021, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. Mr. Harrington was born on April 23, 1957, in Santa Rosa, California, and was a son of Clayton Dale “Dutch” and Frances (Aimonie) Harrington. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona City and was...

Feb 1, 2021

Cecilia Candace Walker, known to many as “Candy”, passed away peacefully February 1, 2021.She was born May 18, 1942 in Slaton, TX to the late Betty and R.G. “Gunter” Garland. As Gunter worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, Candy changed schools often, spending time in Chicago and California before graduating high school in King-man, AZ. After graduating from Arizona State...

Jan 31, 2021

Billie Rae Odom, 84, of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on January 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, her son, Kent Odom, and her brother Richard Compton. She is survived by her children Jeri Lynn (Russ) Taylor of Mesquite, NV, Curt (Jackie) Odom of Casa Grande, Beth (Van) Taylor of Taylor, UT, and her brother,...

Jan 20, 2021

Nicholas Lee Cooper, 36 died January 20, 2021 in Californa. He was born April 26, 2021 in Phoenix to Kerwin and Zelda Cooper. He worked as a Wildland Firefighter. He enjoyed basketball, drawing and art. He took place in ceremonial dances. He is survived by his companion; Paulina Qumyintewa of Hote Villa, his children; Noral Cooper, Jayden Cooper, Walter Cooper...

Jan 19, 2021

Linda Bertsch, 70, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Darlene Keller, son Louis Read Newell, she is survived by her husband Jim Bertsch of Florence, children, Raylene Starck of MT., Jamie Romo and her husband Chris Romo of WY, stepson Danny Bertsch of WY., and her brother Ron, his wife...

Jan 16, 2021

Jessie Juanita Davis, 97 of Phoenix, formerly of Casa Grande, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents David Hall and Mollie Francis Hall, her loving husband of 61 years Roy Ray Davis, and all her siblings. She is survived by her children Sharon Polson of Gilbert, Dave (Joan) Davis of Casa Grande, and Marlene (Gary)...

Jan 14, 2021

Anna Louise Reed, 80, of Casa Grande passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Anna Ollar and sister Bobbie Jean Ivers. Beloved wife of Thomas Alvin Reed of Casa Grande, devoted mother of Catherine Macias of Casa Grande, Jeffery Reed of Phoenix and Michael Reed of El Mirage, AZ; dear sister of Joyce...

Jan 13, 2021

Matilda Davis, 58, passed away January 13, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born to late Miguel and Mercy Benitez on November 12, 1962. Matilda grew up in Maricopa and graduated from Maricopa High School in 1981. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Davis. They were married in 1989 and continued most of their married life...

Jan 13, 2021

Jan 12, 2021

Jack’s journey began on December 3, 1945 when he was born to Warren G. Harding and Melissia Murray in Casa Grande, Arizona. Jack grew up on a farm near Stanfield with one brother, Grady, and one sister, Jenny. He graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in 1963. After high school, Jack served in the United States Army and completed...

Jan 11, 2021

 

Herminia R. Sanchez, 73, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 11, 2021.

Mrs. Sanchez was born on Sept. 8, 1947, in El Paso, Texas, and was a daughter of Ponciano and Petra Ramirez. Family was very important to her. She was a loving and caring woman.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a great...

Jan 10, 2021

STOTONIC - Lydell Leroy Williams, 48, died on January 10th, 2021 in Casa Grande. Mr. Williams was born on December 29th, 1972 in Sacaton to Bernita (Allison) & the late Leroy Williams. Wake services will be held January 21st at residence of Bernita Williams' in Stotonic, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Graveside services will follow on January 22nd at...