Obituaries

Oct 28, 2020

Pamela S. Lyons, 59, passed away October 23, 2020. She was born August 1, 1961 to Fredrick Lyons and Muriel Scott-Lyons. Pamela was a loving and giving person. She was very outgoing and found joy in the shared laughter with others. She appreciated taking the time to make you laugh. She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers,...

Oct 27, 2020

John Hobart Wright, 73, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2020 due to injuries suffered in a fall. He was born to John H. and Arleen V. Wright on December 11, 1946 and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1964 and Heidelberg College in 1969. After working in the insurance industry in Mansfield, he moved to Casa Grande, AZ...

Oct 27, 2020

Samantha Monique Garcia, 34, of Minnesota and formerly of Eloy, died on Oct. 27, 2020.Ms. Garcia was born on April 6, 1986. She graduated from Santa Cruz Valley Union High School in 2004. Her character, hard work and outgoing personality allowed her to excel in the banking industry, and she was a branch manager for BCU in Minnesota, where she...

Oct 27, 2020

Lynn Shirley, 90, passed away on Tuesday October 27 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born near Belton, Texas and was one of 8 children. She raised three children and one husband. Lynn was a friend to one and all and dearly loved by everyone who knew her. She was a long-standing member of the church of Christ, and loved her...

Oct 27, 2020

Samantha Monique Garcia of Minnesota, formerly of Eloy, was born April 6, 1986 and passed away October 27, 2020. Survived by her parents Edward Brady and Janie Escalante, her companion Jason Hughes, siblings Santana Garcia of Arizona City, Natalie G Valdez of Casa Grande, Anthony Garcia of Casa Grande and Edward Brady of Eloy. Her Nana Bear, nine nieces and...

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Navitidad N. Gonzalez, 88, died on October 23, 2020 in Eloy, AZ. She was born on March 23, 1932 to Flumencia and Hignio Nieto in Pharr, TX. Natividad loved her trips to the casino and of course her family. She is survived by her Daughter Tisha Gonzalez; Sons Hector and Joe Gonzalez, Ruben Nieto, Brothers Paul, Albert and Pablo Nieto,...

Oct 22, 2020

Christina Rebecca Lopez, 39, of Chandler, passed away October 22, 2020 in Casa Blanca. Ms. Lopez was born in Sacaton, on June 15, 1981 to Manuel Lopez, Jr., and Christina Lugo. She was a fan of all music and loved to live it up at the casino. She was a big Dallas Cowboys fan. She enjoyed spending time with family...

Oct 19, 2020

Adelina Marin CasugaFebruary 27, 1926 - October 19, 2020Born in Palompon, Leyte, Philippines to Vicente and Epifania Baylon Marin, eldest of seven children. Married U.S. Army Veteran Gerardo Flores Casuga after World War II in the Philippines. Immigrated to the U.S. in 1952. She leaves behind one daughter, Evelyn Casuga, (husband Jerry Stabley); one grandson, Justin Stabley; four siblings, Bonifacio...

Oct 16, 2020

Maximiliana Garcia , 79, died on October 16, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ. She was born on March 28, 1941 to Fortunato and Raymunda Maldonado in Mexico. Maximiliana was a Seamstress who loved to sew, knit and crochet. She also loved life and people. She is survived by her Children Angelita (Angie) Velazquez, Heriberto (Eddie) Sambrano, Jose Garcia, Fortunato Garcia, Alex...

Oct 13, 2020

Janet Lee Wootten, 90, died on October 13, 2020 in Casa Grande, AZ. Ms. Wootten was born on 2/26/1930 on a farm near Forest City, MO., to Noel and Ruby Andler. In 1949, she moved to Arizona with her life-long husband, Don Wootten. She was a beloved elementary school teacher in Tucson and Phoenix for 33 years. During her retirement,...

Oct 11, 2020

Christopher Nish, 57 of Sacaton, AZ passed away October 11, 2020. He was born October 23, 1962 to Michael Nish and Marcelline Pablo. He is survived by his children: Sonya Colt, Melissa Harvey, Venessa Nish, Lane Nish, and Kyle NIsh. His siblings: Gregory Sabori, Virgil Nish, Cynthia Johnson, Joycelyn Nish-Soto, Ronella Johnson and Raycita Johnson. He is preceded in death...

Oct 11, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Loretta Spade, 76, died on Oct. 11, 2020, in Casa Grande.Mrs. Spade was on born July 11, 1944, to Ross and Margaret Hatten in Marysville, California. She and her husband moved to Casa Grande in the early 1970s and raised their family. Together they owned some longtime local businesses.She was known for her love of family, generosity...

Oct 10, 2020

Mary Ann Higdon was born on January 12, 1932 in Billings, Montana to Earl and Kathleen Robertson. Judy passed away at her home in Casa Grande, AZ on October, 10, 2020 She was 88 years old. Mary loved to bake and teach children at church, but there was nothing she loved more than being with her family. Mary is survived...

Oct 10, 2020

Derrick (Day) Shane Chuigo, was born April 21, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ to Frank and Sharon Chuigo. Derrick passed on October 10, 2020 in Chandler, AZ. He resided on the Gila River Indian Reservation, District 1. (Blackwater) Derrick was a loving father to his three sons Justin Chuigo, Peter Chuigo and Tristan Hamalowa. Derrick lived every day of his life...

Oct 9, 2020

Keith Farrell Jackson Blackwater, 37 of Blackwater, AZ passed away on October 9, 2020 at home. He was born to Leon Dayton Jackson and Michelle Blackwater, in Phoenix, AZ on November 7, 1982. Keith was a devoted Arizona Cardinals fan, along with ASU Sun Devil’s fan. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, and loved his children dearly. He...

Oct 7, 2020

Xavier A. Ortega, 44, of Casa Grande, AZ passed away on October 07, 2020. He was born November 25, 1975 to Lloyd Kennedy and Alba L. Diaz of Casa Grande, AZ. Xavier enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and playing basketball. He was a proud uncle to his nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 7, 2020

SACATON - Bailey Brent Manuel, 23, of Sacaton died on Oct. 7, 2020.Mr. Manuel attended Coolidge High School, where he played on the basketball team. He had great love for his daughter and family.He was always a jokester and enjoyed video games, being outdoors and especially singing and dancing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa Lewis; his...

Oct 6, 2020

Anna Thomas was born July 11, 1963 at Ak-Chin Indian Community to Philippa and Anthony Thomas. She passed away on October 6, 2020 at Chandler Regional Hospital. She enjoyed drawing, crafts, beading and basket weaving. Anna Thomas was survived by her daughter Eileen Thomas Pinheiro, her grandchildren: Briana M. Pena and Andrew A. Pinheiro, her great grandson Xavier Pena, her...

Oct 5, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Bobby Sanchez Jr., 25, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 5, 2020.Mr. Sanchez was born on July 18, 1995, in Casa Grande to Bobby and Naomi Sanchez. He enjoyed spending time with family and being a father to his son. He was always willing to help anyone at any time.He was preceded in death by his grandfather...