Current Obituaries
Pauline Ochoa
Jun 23, 2020
Ms. Pauline Ochoa was born in Ajo, Arizona and was the daughter of Raul and Hilda Ochoa. She passed away at the age of 66 years old on June 23rd, 2020 in Phoenix , Arizona. She earned an Associate's Degree in Information Systems, worked in the gaming industry the majority of her career and finished her working career as a...
Fernando Campos Montalvo
Jun 22, 2020
Fernando Montalvo, 61, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Chandler, AZ.He is survived by his beloved children, Zacharia, Brooklin, Jesse, and Justyn; his favorite son-in-law Ardell, and his wonderful daughters-in-law Nicole and Grisel. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren he adored. He is survived by his siblings Connie Jackson and Carmen Olavarietta of Arizona City, AZ; Janie Fernandez, Joe...
Fay Ging Don
Jun 22, 2020
Fay Ging Don passed away on June 22, 2020 at the age of 99. She was born in Casa Grande on May 12, 1921 and graduated from Casa Grande Union High School. She was the oldest grand-daughter of the Casa Grande pioneer grocery store owner, Sing Don, who immigrated to the United States from China in the 1890s. Don Market...
Harry Chaplin
Jun 20, 2020
ARIZONA CITY - Harry Chaplin, 95, a World War II veteran and two-time Bronze Medal recipient, died at his home in Arizona City on June 20, 2020.Mr. Chaplin was born on March 2, 1925. He was the last member of a large family and never married. A country boy at heart, in later years he settled in the Northern California...
Mabel Serfina Ramon
Jun 20, 2020
ARIZONA CITY - Mabel Serfina Ramon, 64, of Arizona City died on June 20, 2020, at Jaidon Manor in Casa Grande.Ms. Ramon was born on May 13, 1956, to Valenzo and Anita Ramon in Ajo. She worked at Sells Indian Hospital as a housekeeper and was a security guard at Desert Diamond Casino. She later was an activity assistant for...
Philip Bishai
Jun 19, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Philip Bishai, 97, died at home in Casa Grande on June 19, 2020.A son of Sidrak and Zeitona, Mr. Bishai was born on Dec. 28, 1922, in Egypt, where he lived until immigrating to the United States in the 1970s. He moved to Mesa in 1984, where he lived for 32 years until moving to Casa Grande...
Philip Bishai
Jun 19, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Philip Bishai, 97, died at home in Casa Grande on June 19, 2020.A son of Sidrak and Zeitona, Mr. Bishai was born on Dec. 28, 1922, in Egypt, where he lived until immigrating to the United States in the 1970s. He moved to Mesa in 1984, where he lived for 32 years until moving to Casa Grande...
Delphina Lena Lewis
Jun 19, 2020
ANEGAM VILLAGE - Delphina Lena Lewis, 66, of Anegam, a well-known basket weaver, died on June 19, 2020, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Lewis was born on Oct. 17, 1953, in Buckeye to Jose and Aurelia (Antone) Angelino. She attended Phoenix Indian High School.She was a traditional basket weaver, and some of her work is on display at the...
Salvador Borrall Galaviz
Jun 19, 2020
Salvador "Chava" Galaviz 72 of Eloy was born July 27, 1947 in Eloy to Zacharias and Tomasa Galaviz. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Sal married Lupe Rodriguez at the Eloy First Southern Baptist Church and they have been married for 40 years. They lived in Eloy where they raised five children together....
Stephen John Mihalko
Jun 18, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Stephen John Mihalko, 69, of Casa Grande and formerly of Wisconsin, died on June 18, 2020.Mr. Mihalko was a son of Floyd and Jean Mihalko. He taught for 30 years at St. John Nupomucene Catholic School in Little Chute, Wisconsin, where his students lovingly called him "Mr. Mo." Throughout his life and career, he touched the hearts...
Martha Alicia Ortega
Jun 18, 2020
Martha Alicia Ortega, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to Heaven on Thursday evening, June 18, 2020, at Dignity Chandler Regional Hospital. She was 75 years of age.She was survived by her husband of 58 years, Guadalupe Ortega, who is 90 years of age, 8 sisters, 6 brothers, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Her children...
Mircea Cornel Motora
Jun 16, 2020
Mircea Cornel Motora was born September 27th, 1954 in Bucharest, Romania to Cornel and Radita Motora. He passed away of natural causes on June 16th, 2020. He is survived by loving wife Florentina Motora, daughter Beatrice Motora, son Adrian Motora, sister Doina Jurubita, son-in-law Mario Cox and grandson Conor Cox. Mircea moved his family to the United States in 1986,...
Rita Lopez
Jun 16, 2020
SELLS - Rita Lopez, 88, of Sells died on June 16, 2020.Mrs. Lopez was born on June 30, 1931, to Jose and Molly Garcia in Kohatk Village. She was a traditional basket weaver, healer, singer and member of the traditional Kualia dance group. Her favorite traditional game to play was toka.She was a mother and homemaker for her eight children...
Sammie Coley
Jun 16, 2020
Sammie Coley Jr, 74, of Casa Grande, formerly of Pittsburgh PA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Sammie Sr. and Irene Coley and 1 sibling. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. For 8 years he was a bricklayer for J&L Steel Mill in Pittsburgh, PA. Afterwards he worked...
Francisco "Frank" Martinez
Jun 15, 2020
TUCSON - Francisco "Frank" Martinez Jr., 61, died on June 15, 2020, in Dallas.Mr. Martinez was born to Frank and Hilda Janie Martinez on Nov. 22, 1958, in Casa Grande. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially watching his nieces and nephews play sports. He was the life of the party and ready to dance the night away.He...
Michelle Yvette Augmon
Jun 14, 2020
MARICOPA - Michelle Yvette Augmon, 53, of Maricopa died on June 14, 2020.Ms. Augmon was born on Feb. 25, 1967, in Palo Alto, California, to Joseph and Earnestine Augmon. She enjoyed spending time with her family and making people laugh.She also enjoyed traveling, music and cooking.She is survived by her mother, Earnestine Smith; four adult children, Carl Landry of Maricopa,...
Esteban Xavier Mercado
Jun 14, 2020
Esteban was born in Florence, Arizona on February 23, 1988 and passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2020 in Casa Grande, Arizona at age 32. Growing up, Esteban took a very big part in the Catholic Church St. Helen’s of Eloy, serving as an altar boy for several years. He graduated from Santa Cruz Valley Union High School. With his...
Gilbert Zamorano
Jun 14, 2020
Gilbert Zamorano, 73, of Casa Grande, Arizona peacefully passed away in Flagstaff, AZ on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was a proud Casa Grande native born on June 23, 1946 to parents Francisco and Inez Zamorano. Gilbert was married to his beloved wife, Virginia Martinez Zamorano for 55 years. They had two children and 5 grandsons which were his pride...
Walter L. Nelson
Jun 13, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Walter L. "Walt" Nelson, 84, of Casa Grande died on June 13, 2020, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mr. Nelson was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, on Aug. 1, 1935. He retired after working for the Arizona Department of Transportation.He was an active member of his church and loved western novels, movies and country music.Survivors include a daughter,...
Shawn Mccarville
Jun 12, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Shawn McCarville, 60, of Casa Grande died at his home on June 12, 2020.Mr. McCarville was born on June 14, 1959, to Stephen and Frances McCarville. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved fishing, car racing, Route 66 memorabilia and building model cars.He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the...
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