Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

Timothy Stom, 66, of Casa Grande, AZ , passed away December 3, 2020, Preceded in death by his parents Boyce and Bellia Stom and his brother David Stom. Survived by his wife Deborah Stom, daughter Rebecca Webster and son Cory Stom both of Casa Grande, sisters Rose Hodges and Maggie Frazier both of Virginia. Mr. Stom proudly served his country...

Dec 3, 2020

Hank Martinez, 68, of Casa Grande, passed away on December 3, 2020. He was born on July 5, 1952 in Cameron, Texas to Jose and Margarita Martinez. Mr. Martinez enjoyed cooking, roping, trail riding and country dancing. He was artistic in metal work. He enjoyed time with family and friends. His grandkids were everything to him. He is survived by...

Dec 1, 2020

Norman Walter Short, 77, of Casa Grande, passed away December 1, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Norman E. and Violet Short and sister Patricia Warren. Beloved husband of Linda Short of Casa Grande, devoted father of Keith Wayne Short of Caddo Mills TX, Melody Ann Millsap of Athens Tx and Scott Mackey of Colorado Springs CO. Mr. Short...

Nov 30, 2020

Titus Kyle Blackwater "Tide" 50, of Blackwater died, November 30, 2020 in Chandler. Mr. Blackwater was born December 30, 1969 in Sacaton to Jay Morago, Jr. and Mary Blackwater. Titus worked as a Heavy Equipment operator in the construction business. He was an artist and loved music, cookouts and cruising the desert backroads. He loved being with family and friends....

Nov 29, 2020

Lenora J. Coronado, 86, of Sacaton, passed away November 29, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband Bernardo Coronado Sr., sons, Joaquin and David Coronado, grandchildren Aaron Coronado, and granddaughter Tina Coronado, great grandson Isaac Rosales, Brothers Kennard, Duert, Elwin and Ed Johns, and sisters Myrna, Karen, Doris and Roberta. She is survived by her children: Bernardo Jr. and Victor...

Nov 29, 2020

Paula Frances Rhodes, 59, of Sacaton died on Nov. 29, 2020, in Chandler, AZ. Paula was born on June 5, 1961 in Florence, AZ. To Angelita Thompson of Parker, AZ, and Francis Gordon Vavages of Sacaton. She attended Sacaton Presbyterian church and practiced in the traditional O’Odham ways. She Was a lifelong employee of Gila River Indian Community, serving in...

Nov 26, 2020

William F. Ferraro 75 passed away in his home on November 26, 2020. He was born October 16, 1945 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Angelo and Mildred Ferraro. He was a Navy and Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed woodworking, remodeling and most of all spending time with his family. William was wonderful husband, great father and great grandfather. He is preceded...

Nov 26, 2020

Richard "Rich" Joseph Blum, 71, returned to his heavenly home on November 26, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.Rich was born to the late Arthur and Hermina Blum, in Brooklyn, NY on February 26, 1949. He followed in...

Nov 26, 2020

Charles A. Hill Jr was born May 11, 1934 to Arnold and Vada Hill in Whittier, California. He attended grade school in Gilbert, Arizona, and then graduated high school in 1952 at Chandler High. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1956. He is a Vietnam veteran, serving the United States of America in the Army. He farmed with his...

Nov 24, 2020

Sharon LaFavor, 63, of Casa Grande, passed away November 24, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents Cleve and Dovie Wallace, brother Doyle Wallace, sisters Lavela Trantham, Freda LaFavor, Carol Wallace, and Shirley Clubb. Survived by her husband Donald LaFavor of Casa Grande, her daughter, whom she loved very much, Kelly Straps of Casa Grande; brothers Darrel Wallace of Coolidge...

Nov 22, 2020

William Kershaw, Jr, aged 76 peacefully passed away on November 22, 2020. Bill was born on June 18, 1944 in Fresno, CA. He is preceded in death by his son, Billy. Bill proudly served his country through the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a vey proud American and loved his country. He was also a proud member of...

Nov 22, 2020

Patricia Ann Mendivil "Patsy" entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2020 at the age of 63. Patricia was a hard worker her entire life. She loved gardening, plants and flowers. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting , sewing and making anything crafty. She was a big Dallas Cowboys fan and had a love for volleyball. She was a team member...

Nov 21, 2020

Tammy Sue DeVotie 57, of Casa Grande, Arizona was greeted by her father at Heaven’s Gate on Saturday, November 21, 2020 after a four and a half year battle with cancer. She had the courage and strength to push forward. By Taking her son to school and football practice, working every day until two weeks before her death, she never...

Nov 21, 2020

Nov 20, 2020

Gary James Cummings, 51, of Casa Grande passed away November 20, 2020. He was born October 11, 1969 to James and Marlene Cummings in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a sports enthusiast, he absolutely loved and was exceptional at all things sports From Football,Soccer,Tennis to Baseball and Golf.. He was a Great family man who loved spending time with his family...

Nov 19, 2020

Cordelia Elaine Blackwater died at the age of 79, on November 19, 2020 in Chandler. Cordelia was born on February 4, 1941 in Sacaton, to Isaac Osife and Ione Innis. Mrs. Blackwater loved watching crime tv, listening to jazz music and taking road trips with Galen. She especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her four...

Nov 17, 2020

Timothy M. Buretz (Monkey) passed away on November 17, 2020. He was 54 years old. He was born in Illinois, where he lived for five years. Growing up, he lived in Pennsylvania for 7 years, then Casa Grande, Arizona for 30 years, and then lived in Glendale for 9 years before having a massive stroke and was sent to North...

Nov 15, 2020

Michael Anthony Delsi, Sr., 50, of Coolidge, AZ died on November 15, 2020 at his residence. Michael was born in Florence, AZ on July 24, 1970 to Robert Delsi and Rosalinda Luna. Michael loved going to Pawn Shops and Yard Sales to try to find new items for his ever growing collection of Godzillas. He also loved watching documentaries. His...

Nov 15, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Judy Ann Unger, 73, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 15, 2020.Mrs. Unger was a daughter of Harlow and Stella Hoskins.Survivors include her beloved husband, Todd, and two adult children, Michael Doonan of Phoenix and Shannon Marek of Star Valley, Wyoming.Private service.J. Warren Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Nov 15, 2020

Jewel Walton Sanders of Casa Grande, AZ passed away at his home on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Born July 25, 1927 in Muscogee, Oklahoma, he moved with his family to Arizona in 1930. Preceded in death by father Joseph Stephen Sanders in 1946 and mother Linda Iowa Sanders (Wood) in 1956, Jewel was the last of their 9 children to...