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Joseph Salazar

Joseph Salazar

Aug 23, 2020

PHOENIX - Joseph Salazar Sr., 81, of Phoenix and formerly of Ajo, died on Aug. 23, 2020.Mr. Salazar was born on Oct. 31, 1938. He worked for Phelps Dodge before retirement. He loved listening to oldies, cruising and watching bull riding on TV.He also loved spending time with his family, including his grandchildren, and enjoyed eating at the Fry Bread...

Amelia Molly Toscano

Amelia Molly Toscano

Aug 20, 2020

Amelia Molly Tuscano, 65, joined our Savior on August 20, 2020. Mrs. Tuscano was born March 18, 1955 in Casa Grande, where she was raised by her parents; Gabriel Nava, Frances Burgas and Juana Nava. Amelia had a big heart, no matter what issues you were having she was always there to help. No one ever went hungry around her,...

Maria Teresa Roman

Maria Teresa Roman

Aug 19, 2020

Maria Teresa Roman, 73, passed away on August 19, 2020. Maria was born on May 19, 1947 in Zacatecaz, Mexico. She was the fifteenth of sixteen children born to Refugio and Felipa Roman. Maria was a homemaker who loved to cook and sew. Maria is survived by her Daughter Martha Rodriguez (Jesus Rodriguez, Sr.); son Manuel Valenzuela (Elizabeth Barragan); Brother...

Roxanne E. Vincent

Roxanne E. Vincent

Aug 18, 2020

Roxanne Eleanor Vincent passed away on August 18, 2020 in Chandler. Ms. Vincent was on February 3, 1968 to Norman Vincent, Sr. and Pauline Antone in Sacaton. She loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Diane Rodriguez and three brothers; Fernando, Sr.,...

Gerald Sunna

Gerald Sunna

Aug 17, 2020

Gerald Sunna, 73, passed away on August 17, 2020. Gerald was born on August 11, 1947 in Sacaton, Arizona to Iver and Flora Sunna. Gerald is survived by his wife Dorothy; his daughter Danita Moffett; son Leland Sunna; daughter Katrina Santos; ten siblings and ten grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Meldon Eschief and seven siblings. Please contact...

Gerald Sunna

Gerald Sunna

Aug 17, 2020

BAPCHULE - Gerald Sunna, 73, died on Aug. 17, 2020.Mr. Sunna was born on Aug. 11, 1947, in Sacaton to Iver and Flora Sunna.Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two daughters and a son, Danita Moffett, Leland Sunna and Katrina Santos; 10 siblings; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Meldon Eschief, and seven siblings.Contact the family...

Robert Elijah Duchene

Robert Elijah Duchene

Aug 17, 2020

PHOENIX - Robert Elijah Duchene, 42, died on Aug. 17, 2020.Mr. Duchene was born on Oct. 14, 1977. He loved camping, fishing, spending time with family, working on cars with his sons, teaching his daughters how to drive and teaching his children to take care of themselves. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan.Survivors include his wife, Brooke; four children, Cierra,...

Nasencio Jesus Coronado

Nasencio Jesus Coronado

Aug 16, 2020

Nasencio Jesus Coronado A.K.A. "Beano" 23, was born October 5, 1996 and passed away August 16, 2020. Beano was a high school graduate, class of 2016 at Vista Grande High School. He was a kind, shy and respectful person who enjoyed hanging out with his big sis Mema. He is survived by Jesse Coronado, Lisa Coronado, Antonio Macias, Nalanie Coronado,...

Elsie M. Massaro

Elsie M. Massaro

Aug 16, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Elsie M. Massaro, 81, died on Aug. 16, 2020, in Casa Grande.Mrs. Massaro was born on Jan. 25, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Markus and Dottie Hale. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.She also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks. She loved going to casinos, singing and dancing. She sometimes played...

Bernard Lorenzo Havier

Bernard Lorenzo Havier

Aug 16, 2020

CHUICHU VILLAGE - Bernard Lorenzo Havier III, 49, died on Aug. 16, 2020.Mr. Havier was born on Aug. 5, 1971. He enjoyed being with family and friends and loved going to the movies and trying new things. He was self-sufficient and hardworking and loved fishing.He was a rancher and had the ability to break and tame horses. He was a...

Roger Horak

Roger Horak

Aug 15, 2020

Roger William Horak, 65, passed away on August 15, 2020. Roger was born on May 14, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan to Clarence and Anna Horak. Roger Graduated from Cass City High School. He attended Ferris State College. Roger was a Veteran who served our nation proudly in the United States Navy . Roger is survived by his Daughters Susie...

Gloria Ann Thomas

Gloria Ann Thomas

Aug 15, 2020

CHUICHU VILLAGE - Gloria Ann Thomas, 65, of Chuichu died on Aug. 15, 2020.Mrs. Thomas was born on Oct. 19, 1954. She graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in 1972 and attended Arizona State University. She worked for Noranda Lakeshore Mine, the Gila River Indian Community and Gila River Business Enterprises. She then returned to Central Arizona College and...

Roger William Horak

Roger William Horak

Aug 15, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Roger William Horak, 65, died on Aug. 15, 2020.Mr. Horak was born on May 14, 1955, in Bay City, Michigan, to Clarence and Anna Horak. He graduated from Cass City (Michigan) High School and attended Ferris State College (now University) in Michigan. He was a veteran of the Navy.Survivors include three daughters, Susie Lewis Perez, Victoria Lewis...

Calvin "Randy" Holder

Calvin "Randy" Holder

Aug 13, 2020

Calvin "Randy" Holder, born on 2/14/65 in Shawano, Wi. Died on 8/13/20 at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 55. He was a member of the Menominee Tribe, WI. He was employed with the Gila River Health Care as a Medical Transportation Driver. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Arlene Howard-Holder; two Godsons...

David Lyons

David Lyons

Aug 13, 2020

David Lyons Jr., 54, passed away on August 13, 2020. David was born on July 1, 1966 in Sacaton, Arizona to David Sr. and Barbara Lyons. David worked as a Security Guard for the Gila River Casino. He was a huge sports fan. David is survived by his Sister Mavis Nelson; His nieces Deanna Miller, Justine Lopez, Jessica Nelson, Dawn...

Roberto Rangel Martinez

Roberto Rangel Martinez

Aug 13, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Roberto Rangel Martinez, 82, of Casa Grande died on Aug. 13, 2020.Mr. Martinez was a son of Pedro and Olivia Martinez. His passion was farming and gardening, and he retired from farm work in 1998. He passed time watching his favorite TV shows and enjoyed spending time with his family. Preceded in death by a daughter, Maria...

Frederick Richard Pablo

Frederick Richard Pablo

Aug 12, 2020

PISINEMO VILLAGE - Frederick Richard Pablo, 48, died on Aug. 12, 2020.Mr. Pablo was born on Oct. 5, 1971. He worked in recreation in Pisinemo Village, Tohono O'odham Nation, and was always there for the kids and the community. He was known for his work with spiritual runners and traditional games and enjoyed dancing and his reggae music.Survivors include his...

Pascual M. Vasquez

Pascual M. Vasquez

Aug 9, 2020

ELOY - Pascual M. Vasquez, 91, died on Aug. 9, 2020, at his home in Eloy.Mr. Vasquez was born on June 17, 1929, in Mexico to Narcisa Mireles and Ventura Vasquez. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.He enjoyed carpentry, gardening and reading and was always well informed on current events and politics.Survivors include three daughters, Julie...

Mary Ann Garza

Mary Ann Garza

Aug 7, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Mary Ann Garza, 76, of Casa Grande died on Aug. 7, 2020.Mrs. Garza was a daughter of Jose and Anita Castillo. She loved watching and listening to the day’s current events on all the news channels.She especially loved spending time with her family and enjoyed all the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Another favorite pastime was shopping at...

Susieann Lufina Ramon

Susieann Lufina Ramon

Aug 6, 2020

COVERED WELLS VILLAGE - Susieann Lufina Ramon, 70, died on Aug. 6, 2020.Ms. Ramon was born on Aug. 10, 1949, and was a daughter of Fernando Ramon and Lena Santos. She was a basket weaver and loved to cook and loved her ranch animals.She is survived by six siblings, Mary Enis, Lillian Marie Ramon, Geraldine Lopez-Garcia, Nancy M. Ramon, Mark...

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