Obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

Larry Dow (Buck) Buchanan, 86, of Eloy, passed away December 23, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife Jirlene Daisy Packwood Tidwell, parents Harry Lafayette and Ona Ola B Buchanan, brothers Harry Lee Buchanan, Richard Wayne Buchanan, and sister Janice Yvonne Buchanan. Survived by his children James Wesley Packwood, Clarence Joe Packwood, Larry Wayne Buchanan, Gary Lee Buchanan and Charles...

Dec 23, 2020

Elena Marie Norris, 79, of Maricopa, died December 23, 2020 in Chandler. Ms. Norris was born on May 7, 1941 in Sacaton, to Juan and Juanita Norris. Elena was known for her years of selling Avon and Tupperwear. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, spending time on crossword puzzles, baking, trying to win big on lottery scratchers and not to mention...

Dec 22, 2020

COOLIDGE - Guadalupe Sosa-Najera, 72, of Coolidge died on Dec. 27, 2020, in Mesa.Mr. Sosa-Najera was born on Oct. 27, 1948, in Sinaloa, Mexico, to Everardo Sosa and Celestina Najera. He was devoted to his family and full of life. He loved music and family gatherings and was a jokester.Survivors include five adult children, Lorenzo, Victoria, Celestina and Tania Sosa...

Dec 21, 2020

Judy Ann Antone, 65 of Bapchule died December 21, 2020 in Chandler. Ms. Antone was born on November 9, 1955 in Sacaton to Jose Antone and Gladys Preston. She loved being with her grandkids and was a great role model for her family and the community. She was a dedicated Christian and Evangelist for different churches. She dedicated her life...

Dec 21, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Jose B. Ruiz, 87, of Casa Grande died on Dec. 21, 2020.Mr. Ruiz was born on April 16, 1933, in Eloy and was a son of Jesus Mungia Ruiz and Carmen Baldenegro Ruiz. A lifelong area resident, he was well known in the construction business for his dedication to his work and his precision, which he passed...

Dec 21, 2020

Carmelita Galang Banzali, 67, of Casa Grande, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Pablo Banzali Sr. and Anita Galang. Carmelita is the beloved wife of Foluso Solaru of Casa Grande, and the devoted mother of Larry Solaru of Casa Grande. Dear sister of Pablo Banzali Jr. of the Philippines. Carmelita was a very caring...

Dec 20, 2020

Edward Shane Arroyo Jr., 41, of Sacaton, AZ has returned home to his Heavenly Father on December 20th, 2020. Our beloved Eddie, aka "Shane", loves his family very much and enjoyed a wonderful life providing for them while he was here on Earth. Eddie liked to explore everywhere he moved to when we were young. He was a proud Marine...

Dec 20, 2020

Chandra Cooper, 36, of Sacaton passed away on December 20th, 2020. Chandra enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved shopping, laughing, joking and just having fun around. Chandra was a lovable out going person she touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all. She is survived by her children Alexander Kyyitan, Destiny Kyyitan and...

Dec 19, 2020

Juan M. Verduzco, Jr., 27, of Casa Grande, passed away on December 19, 2020. Juan was born on March 14, 1993 in Florence, AZ to Leonor Machado and Juan Verduzco-Valenzuela. He attended Casa Grande Middle School, continued his education at Casa Grande Union High School and then attended Central Arizona College. He was employed by Lucid Motors as a Production...

Dec 19, 2020

Dec 17, 2020

Alvin Mckaney was born in Eloy Arizona on October 11, 1970 to Mary Jo Mckaney and Wallace Wigfall. In 1977 Alvin became a faithful member of the Eloy Church of Christ in Eloy and also was a guest member of Gethsemane Park Apostolic Church in Mesa, Arizona. He attended Eloy Elementary school and continued his education at Santa Cruz High...

Dec 16, 2020

George Louis Elks, 77, of Casa Grande, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born in Greenville, NC, he moved to Casa Grande on 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Alma Elks, siblings Edward Elks and Clemmie Nash. Survived by his wife Myrna Elks of Casa Grande, stepchildren Lisa Yaros of Casa Grande, Scott Wallace of...

Dec 11, 2020

Barbara Lola Miller, 8, of Bapchule passed away on December 11, 2020 in Mesa. Barbara was born in Chandler on August 4, 2012 to Daniel and Deanna Miller. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to her school, Sacaton Elementary. She enjoyed cooking and playing outside. She is survived by her parents; her brothers and sister; Daniel...

Dec 10, 2020

Rosalie Ann Narcia "Rosie", 55, of Maricopa, died December 10, 2020. Ms. Narcia was born April 10, 1965 in Phoenix to Leroy Narcia and Jenny Cassa. Rosie was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan who loved sports. She played baseball for her team "Dazed & Confused". She loved to party and being at family gatherings. She loved spending time with her...

Dec 9, 2020

Rose Marilyn Armenta, 89, of Casa Grande, passed away December 9, 2020. Born in Hope Arkansas in 1931 and moved to Casa Grande in 1941 where she resided throughout her life. Preceded in death by her parents George Harvey& Dora Elsie Smith, brother Weldon Smith, sister Carolyn Davis, nephew Michael Turner and Reynold (Pooter) Armenta. Survived by her children Rhonda...

Dec 9, 2020

Malcolm Eschief, 71, of Sacaton, passed away December 9,2020. Preceded in death by his parents Jose and Bessie Eschief, son Maldon Eschief, sister Fern Luna and brother Francis Jones. Survived by his wife Cheryl Eschief and 2 daughters Katrina Eschief Santos and Melda Eschief, a sister; Carol Eschief James Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Eschief worked...

Dec 8, 2020

Steven A. Shepard, 74, of Casa Grande, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Preceded in death by his parents David and Martha Shepard, brother, Raymond Shepard, sisters Bonnie Duven and Shirley Tveten. Survived by his loving wife Denise Shepard of Casa Grande, Children, Timothy, wife Karen, granddaughter Riley and grandson Luke Shepard of CA.; Dana, husband Jim, grandsons Britton, and...

Dec 8, 2020

Sylvia Maria Rubalcaba, 46, died on December 08, 2020 in Tempe. She was born on July 29th, 1974 to Jose and Sylvia Gutierrez. She was a San Francisco 49ers fan and loved spending time with family and friends, especially her children. She is survived by her mother Sylvia of Maricopa, her siblings; Josie M. Hernandez of Mesa, Jose Gutierrez Jr,...

Dec 8, 2020

Charles Kinley Foulks, 56, of Casa Grande passed away December 8, 2020. He is survived by the love of his life, Sandy Cook-Foulks.Parents: Charlie H Foulks and Barbara J Kerr-FoulksGrandparents: Charles W Foulks and Juanita Foulks and Estelle Kerr Osborn Leroy KerrChildren: Angela Bittle, of Independence MO, Thomas Foulks of HIllsboro OR, Kandice (William) Mitchell of Gilbert, AZ, stepchildren John...

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Dolores Tokarz of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on December 4th, 2020 at age 97. She was born on August 20th, 1923 to Frank and Suzanna Mathias in Dunlo, Pennsylvania.After graduation from Duryea High School in June 1941, she moved with her parents to Wallington, New Jersey where she met her husband, Joseph. They were married on June 16th,...