Current Obituaries
Robert Blackwater
Jul 3, 2020
SACATON - Robert Blackwater, 38, of Sacaton died on July 3, 2020.Mr. Blackwater was born on April 8, 1982, in Phoenix to Roland W. Blackwater Jr. and Marquita R. Thomas. His family described him as lovable, caring and responsible with a bright personality but stubborn. He loved being out and around people and "could be your best friend if you...
Higinio Tintori
Jul 2, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Higinio Tintori, 75, died on July 2, 2020.Mr. Tintori was born to Carlos and Manuela Tintori on Aug. 8, 1944, in Chihuahua, Mexico. He enjoyed fishing, visiting family in Mexico and having fun with his family.He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Esther; three daughters, Alma Dominguez of Arizona City, Ivonne Illas and Damaris Garcia of...
Lavonne Carol Cooper
Jul 1, 2020
SACATON - Lavonne Carol Cooper, 55, of Sacaton died on July 1, 2020.Ms. Cooper was born on Feb. 16, 1965, to Robert Flood and Caroldine Osife. She was outgoing and loved being around her family and friends. Her children and mother were her world.She liked chicken scratch music and dancing and was always helping others, laughing and joking around. She...
Alvenita Pauline Garcia
Jul 1, 2020
CHUICHU VILLAGE - Alvenita Pauline Garcia, 87, of Chuichu died on July 1, 2020, at home.Mrs. Garcia was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Ak-Chin Village, Tohono O'odham Nation, to Martin and Marie (Orosco) Celaya. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed sewing, making dresses for her daughters in their younger years and creating many quilts as the family...
Ruth Ann Armstrong
Jul 1, 2020
SACATON - Ruth Ann Armstrong, 86, died peacefully on July 1, 2020, at Caring House in Sacaton.Mrs. Armstrong was born on Oct. 12, 1933, in Sacaton to Francis and Theresa Isk. With her late husband Virgil, she oversaw the Gila River Catholic ministries for 15 years from the mid-1980s to the late-1990s before retirement. She was an avid George Strait,...
Sandra Ann Nish
Jun 30, 2020
SACATON FLATS - Sandra Ann Nish, 73, died on June 30, 2020, in Chandler.Ms. Nish was born on Feb. 15, 1947, in Sacaton to Roy Williams Sr. and Elizabeth Pablo. She attended Pima Central Elementary School in Sacaton and Stewart Indian High School in Nevada. She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education in 1984. She was...
Guadalupe Tapia De Ibarra
Jun 29, 2020
ELOY - Guadalupe Tapia de Ibarra, 69, died on June 29, 2020.She was born on May 28, 1951, to Jose and Rafaela Tapia in Mexico. She enjoyed cooking, music, flowers and watching TV.Survivors include her husband, Juan Carlos Estrada; four daughters and sons, Nora Tapia, Juan G. Mohawk, Julissa Mohawk and Jesus Rodriguez, all of Eloy; two brothers; six sisters;...
Daniel Partick Juan
Jun 29, 2020
CHANDLER - Daniel Patrick Juan, 60, died on June 29, 2020, in Chandler.Mr. Juan was born on July 3, 1959, in Sacaton. His family said he had an eventful life and did much good for the people around him. He graduated from St. John's Indian High School in Laveen and started a long career with Pima Valve Inc. of Chandler,...
Dale John Coops
Jun 28, 2020
STOTONIC - Dale John Coops, 56, died on June 28, 2020.Mr. Coops was born on Oct. 5, 1963, in Sacaton. He was a caring, giving and loving man who would help people when needed and a very hard worker at his jobs.Survivors include a sister, Caroline Leyva of Sacaton; two nieces; four nephews; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was...
Roman Marcos Madril
Jun 27, 2020
BLACKWATER - Roman Marcos Madril, 33, of Blackwater died on June 27, 2020.Mr. Madril was born on Aug. 26, 1986, in Phoenix to Carlos M. Madril and Edwina M. Johns.He was known to be quiet and shy but also was goofy, creative, independent, brave, strong willed and hardworking. He was a good dad who loved his girls with all his...
Frances Ann Mccarville
Jun 26, 2020
Frances Ann McCarville was born October 18, 1932 and died June 26, 2020 in her home in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and MargaretCondon; son, Shawn; grandson, Shawn Gillan; brothers, Eddie Condon and John Condon. She is survived by husband, Steve; children, Matt and Sherry McCarville of Gilbert, Arizona, Mary Kay and Matt...
Cheryl Cook
Jun 26, 2020
SELLS - Cheryl Cook, 49, died on June 26, 2020.Ms. Cook was born on Feb. 6, 1971, to Richard and Cecilia Cook in Sells. She loved spending time with family and friends and had a good sense of humor.Survivors include five adult children, Averi Howard of Tucson, Frederick Randall of Santan, Carl Cook of Sacaton, Blaine Cook of Tucson and...
Sandra Katisch
Jun 25, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Sandra Katisch, 65, died on June 25, 2020, in Casa Grande.Mrs. Katisch was born on May 25, 1955, to Rodney Oakland and Cleo King in Denver. She loved fishing and watching football and baseball.She was a pharmacy technician at Walgreens for 22 years.Survivors include her husband, Ronald; a son, John Jefferson of Washington; a stepson, Nathan Katisch...
Julia Alice Minard
Jun 25, 2020
Julia Alice Minard, known by many as Judi, Jude, Alice, Lumber Jill, Nana, Mom, Sister, Daughter, and Friend, passed away at her home in Ajo on June 25, 2020 at the age of 73.Julia was born March 29, 1947 in Muncie, Indiana to Don E. and Rosemary (née Younge) Minard. She graduated from Muncie High School and went on to...
Rosendo G. Pinon
Jun 24, 2020
Rosendo G. Pi�on, 79, passed away June 24, 2020 at home. He was born December 10, 1940 in Tresjacales, Chihuahua, Mexico to Tomas M. Pi�on and Nicolasa Garcia Pi�on. He was married to Juanita Pi�on for 57 years. He loved to go to the casino and letting it ride. His other passion was spending time with his sons and grandchildren,...
Robert Keith "Rob" Corum
Jun 24, 2020
ELOY - Robert Keith "Rob" Corum, 51, died at home on June 24, 2020.Mr. Corum was born on Jan. 30, 1969, in Phoenix and was a son of Dwayne K. Long and Leigh E. Corum. He received his formal education in the Sacramento, California, public school system. He worked for AAA Medex transportation service prior to his death. In his...
Annie King
Jun 24, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Annie King, 89, died on June 24, 2020.Mrs. King was born on Sept. 27, 1930.She was preceded in death by her husband, Izear; a son, Willie King; and a daughter, Linda King. She is survived by a sister, Delois Deloney of Oakland, California; four adult children, Betty King of Casa Grande, George King of Salem, Oregon, Donnell...
Gerald Steven Archer
Jun 24, 2020
COOLIDGE - Gerald Steven Archer, 61, of Coolidge died on June 24, 2020, at home.Mr. Archer was born on Oct. 9, 1958, in Riverside, California, to Gerald S. and Melva F. Jones Archer. Growing up in a military family, he traveled the world as a child. He continued in a family legacy of service, working for many years for the...
Dwayne Cameron Johnson
Jun 24, 2020
SACATON - Dwayne Cameron Johnson, 76, of Sacaton died on June 24, 2020.Mr. Johnson was born on Dec. 10, 1943, in Sacaton to Simon and Norma Johnson. He was a hard worker who enjoyed taking long walks with his grandchildren.He always woke up to the sunrise, enjoyed ice cream and was a loving husband and father.Survivors include his wife of...
Stephen Erwin Lewis
Jun 23, 2020
BLACKWATER - Stephen Erwin Lewis, 62, of Blackwater died on June 23, 2020.Mr. Lewis was born on July 27, 1957, in Sacaton to Cruz Lewis Sr. and Anne M. Antone-Lewis. He was a quiet, helpful person who enjoyed drawing and cooking.He loved his job and especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.Survivors include four siblings, Gregory, Michael, Cruz...
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