Current Obituaries
Phyllis Frances Thompson
Jun 12, 2020
SACATON - Phyllis Frances Thompson, 73, died on June 12, 2020.Mrs. Thompson was born on Jan. 27, 1947, to Allen Smith Jr. and Katherine Pablo in Sacaton. She loved spending time with her family.She enjoyed cake decorating and sewing. She worked for the Gila River Indian Community for 30 years.Survivors include two adult children, Judi and Tracey Thompson of Sacaton;...
Allen L. Rosburg
Jun 11, 2020
Allen L. Rosburg, 85, passed away on June 11, 2020. He was born to Fred and Adelia (Lorensen) Rosburg in Denison, Iowa November 10, 1934.Al was raised in Charter Oak, Iowa. After high school, he served overseas in the Marines until 1957. He attended General Electric Trade School in Omaha. Al moved to Lincoln and was a longtime resident and...
Trina Joyce Pacheco
Jun 11, 2020
BAPCHULE - Trina Joyce Pacheco, 46, of Bapchule died on June 11, 2020.Ms. Pacheco was born on Nov. 4, 1973, in Sacaton to Trinidad and Sandra Smith Pacheco. She had a big heart and spunky personality and was caring, hardworking and loved animals. She had old-fashioned ways, enjoyed her coffee and was very compassionate.Survivors include her mother; five children, Bernadette...
Mathew Rodney Keith Howard
Jun 11, 2020
SANTAN - Mathew Rodney Keith Howard, 28, of Santan died on June 11, 2020.Mr. Howard was born on Nov. 4, 1991, to Clancy Rodney Howard and Theresa M. Knox. He loved watching football and spending time with his sons.He was a kind person who enjoyed taking walks and helping others when needed. He always had a big smile on his...
Jeremy Armstrong
Jun 10, 2020
SANTAN - Jeremy Armstrong Sr., 36, of Santan died on June 10, 2020.Mr. Armstrong was born on Nov. 3, 1983, in Phoenix to Alberta Armstrong. He loved his kids very much and enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with his friends.He was always smiling, joking around and full of life.Survivors include his mother; four children, Jeremy Armstrong Jr., Jalyssa...
Mike Moreno
Jun 9, 2020
Mike Moreno was born in Phoenix Arizona to Mike and Victoria Moreno. Mike passed away on June 9th, 2020 at home with loved ones by his side at age 81.Mr. Moreno worked for Arizona Department of Transportation until he retired in 2001. He then worked at local golf courses up until 2008. He was also asoccer coach for the City...
Felicia Andres
Jun 8, 2020
NORTH KOMELIK VILLAGE - Felicia Andres, 41, of North Komelik died on June 8, 2020, at home.Ms. Andres was born a twin on Nov. 5, 1978, and was a daughter of Delbert and Charlotte "Reine" Andres in Sells. She was a caring, strong and loving woman of God. She gave all that she could to her family and friends and...
Cesar F. Leija
Jun 7, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Cesar F. Leija Sr., 78, died on June 7, 2020.Mr. Leija was born on May 21, 1942, to Benito and Elena Leija in Sonora, Texas. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed helping others in need.He worked in Pinal County law enforcement for 20 years and was one of the first campus police officers at...
Leo Benedict Jose
Jun 7, 2020
NORTH KOMELIK VILLAGE - Leo Benedict Jose, 60, died on June 7, 2020.Mr. Jose was born on Dec. 28, 1959, in Sacaton to Patricia Juan and Silverino Jose. He worked at Cypress Tohono Corp. mine, then for the Tohono O'odham Nation Judicial Branch for 22 years until 2019.He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His hobby was playing music.Survivors include...
Julie Sache Chase
Jun 6, 2020
BLACKWATER - Julie Sache Chase, 58, of Blackwater died on June 6, 2020.Ms. Chase was born on Dec. 2, 1961, in Los Angeles and was a daughter of Georgette H. Johns. She loved spending time with family and friends, taking family vacations to the beach, listening to music, baking and cooking, and creating memories that will last forever with her...
Pablo G. Calvillo
Jun 6, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Pablo G. Calvillo, 79, died on June 6, 2020.Mr. Calvillo was born on Jan. 25, 1941, to Atanacio and Eulalia Calvillo in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. He loved spending time with family and played saxophone in a band.He also enjoyed spending time with children, making salsa, dancing and music.Survivors include his beloved wife, Petra; nine sons and...
Chad P. William Soto
Jun 3, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Chad P. William Soto, 33, died on June 3, 2020.Mr. Soto was born on June 8, 1986, in Casa Grande to Bill and Carolyn Soto. He as an avid Michael Jordan and Bulls fan and also enjoyed the Rams and Diamondbacks.His hobbies included playing basketball, skateboarding and writing rap music. He was devoted to his family and...
Rick Henry Diaz
Jun 3, 2020
ELOY - Rick Henry Diaz, 56, of Eloy died on June 3, 2020.Mr. Diaz was born on Jan. 5, 1964, in Eloy and was a son of Jose De Leon and Betty Diaz. He was a Christian man and would pray for everyone and always give an encouraging word. He attended San Jose State University and worked 16 years as...
Evangelina "Eva" Sanchez
Jun 2, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Evangelina "Eva" Sanchez, 100, died on June 2, 2020.Mrs. Sanchez was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, to Magdaleno Espinoza and Encarnacion Ybarra on Dec. 15, 1919. She enjoyed spending time with family.She loved gardening, cooking and reading and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.Survivors include 11 sons and daughters, Emilio Sanchez of Casa Grande, Juan, Martin and...
Evangelina "Eva" Sanchez
Jun 2, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Evangelina "Eva" Sanchez, 100, died on June 2, 2020.Mrs. Sanchez was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, to Magdaleno Espinoza and Encarnacion Ybarra on Dec. 15, 1919. She enjoyed spending time with family.She loved gardening, cooking and reading and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.Survivors include 11 sons and daughters, Emilio Sanchez of Casa Grande, Juan, Martin and...
Michael Edward Lara
Jun 1, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Michael Edward Lara, 51, died on June 1, 2020, in Casa Grande.Mr. Lara was born on Aug. 11, 1968, to Oscar Lara and Evangeline Villa in Florence. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nephews.He enjoyed working outside and creating art. He also loved riding his bike and working out.Survivors include two daughters, Jessi Rose...
Curlie J. Keeton Smith
May 31, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Curlie J. Keeton Smith, 76, of Houston died peacefully at her sister's home in Casa Grande on May 31, 2020.Mrs. Smith was born on March 20, 1944, in Mesa and was a daughter of Elmus and Bessie Keeton of Casa Grande. She attended Casa Grande schools, including Casa Grande Union High School. She loved children and enjoyed...
Rena Pearl Lopez
May 30, 2020
BAPCHULE - Rena Pearl Lopez, 83, died on May 30, 2020, at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix. Mrs. Lopez was born on July 17, 1936, in Ganado and was a daughter of Charlie Ashley and Roselyn James Slivers, the second oldest in a family of six sisters and two brothers. She graduated from Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, and married Augustine...
Billy Dean "Bill" Mcswain
May 28, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Billy Dean "Bill" McSwain, 69, died on May 28, 2020, at home in Casa Grande after a short illness.Mr. McSwain was born on Sept. 22, 1950, to Billy and Camella McSwain in Florence and was raised in Stanfield. After graduating from Central Arizona College, he moved to Columbia, Missouri, where he received a bachelor’s degree from Stephens...
Liza Laura Jones
May 28, 2020
BLACKWATER - Liza Laura Jones, 89, died on May 28, 2020, in Blackwater.Mrs. Jones was born on April 1, 1931, to Willie and Roseclem Jackson in Camp Verde. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching soap operas.She was a loving, kind, quiet person and had a pretty smile. She loved family gatherings and was known for making delicious tortillas. She was...
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