Current Obituaries
Lena Ann Webb
Apr 1, 2020
BAPCHULE - Lena Ann Webb, 71, of Bapchule died on April 1, 2020.Ms. Webb was born on Feb. 9, 1949, in Sacaton and was a daughter of Lester Enos and Virginia Rodriguez. She enjoyed crafts - making jewelry and dolls. She also enjoyed spreading the word of God and encouraged others with prayer and testimony.She is survived by a son,...
Grace Marie Phillips
Mar 31, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Grace Marie Phillips, 88, of Casa Grande died on March 31, 2020.Ms. Phillips served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed at the Pentagon. She had resided in Casa Grande for the past 30 years and was very active in the senior citizen community. She worked as a greeter for Walmart. Preceded in death...
Jacquelin "Jackie" Whalen
Mar 31, 2020
ARIZONA CITY - Jacqueline "Jackie" Whalen, 77, died on March 31, 2020.From Newark, New Jersey, she had a twin sister, Janet Whalen, who preceded her in death. They spent their lives traveling the world and working together.Both retired on their farm in California. Ms. Whalen moved to Arizona after the death of her sister to enjoy the warmer weather. She...
Jodi Maria Valenzuela
Mar 31, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Jodi Maria Valenzuela, 41, of Casa Grande died on March 31, 2020.Ms. Valenzuela was born in Minneapolis and moved to Arizona in 1983. She was a loving mother, sister and daughter. She was extremely proud of her daughter, supporting her in her endeavors, especially acting.She was preceded in death by her father, Abraham C. Valenzuela Sr., and...
Roland "Rollie" Harrison
Mar 30, 2020
CASA BLANCA - Roland "Rollie" Harrison, 72, of Casa Blanca died peacefully on March 30, 2020, surrounded by family.Mr. Harrison was born on March 16, 1948, in Sacaton to Angela Williams and Clinton Harrison. He worked all his life as a farm laborer and drove tractors for years.He was a funny man with a caring heart. He enjoyed his family...
Claire Butler Davis
Mar 29, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Claire Butler Davis, 89, of Casa Grande, a retired educator, died on March 29, 2020, at home, as she wished.Mrs. Davis was born on Sept. 26, 1930, in Fort Madison, Iowa. Her early education was spent in Catholic schools. After high school graduation she entered the Order of St. Benedict at Rock Island, Illinois. She was trained...
James Wilburn Hipps
Mar 25, 2020
STANFIELD - James Wilburn Hipps Jr., 61, of Stanfield died on March 25, 2020.Mr. Hipps was born on Dec. 13, 1958, in Casa Grande to James Hipps Sr. and Wanda Winnett. Often called Jimmy, Lil Jim or Jimbo, he worked for 41 years as a cotton ginner, one of his true passions. He also loved fishing, playing guitar, the races...
Barbara E. "Barb" Blevins
Mar 25, 2020
ARIZONA CITY - Barbara E. "Barb" Blevins, 65, died on March 25, 2020.Mrs. Blevins was born on Oct. 10, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, to Stephen and Elizabeth Flohr. She graduated from West High School in 1973 and moved to Arizona City in 1998 with her husband, Raleigh J. Blevins Jr., and daughter. She loved to spend time with her family,...
Lynda Harbert
Mar 25, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Lynda Harbert, 79, of Casa Grande died on March 25, 2020.Mrs. Harbert was employed in the sales department of Honeywell for 25 years, retiring 15 years ago. In her younger years she played the organ for her church and currently was a member of the Sizzling Seniors at Rodeo Estates in Casa Grande.She was a member of...
Frank Mark Zepeda
Mar 25, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Frank Mark Zepeda, 73, of Casa Grande died on March 25, 2020, at home.Mr. Zepeda was born on March 30, 1946, in Stanfield and was a son of Frank Noriego and Ignacia Zepeda. In his spare time he enjoyed working on his trucks and playing guitar.Survivors include a son, Frankie Zepeda; three daughters, Sheila and Rachel Zepeda...
Verna Ann Miguel
Mar 22, 2020
ARIZONA CITY - Verna Ann Miguel, 63, of Arizona City died on March 22, 2020, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center.Mrs. Miguel was born on Nov. 22, 1956, in Jackrabbit Village to Alfred and Rima P. (Allen) Antone. She was an Arizona Wildcats fan and an artist who gave away coloring book pictures to family and friends.Survivors include nine daughters...
Benjamin John Thomas
Mar 21, 2020
LAVEEN - Benjamin John Thomas, 33, of Laveen died on March 21, 2020.Mr. Thomas was born on Feb. 26, 1987, in Phoenix to Peter Thomas Jr. and Floradina Dosela.He was hardworking, caring and loving and loved to hunt. He loved his wife and kids.He is survived by his wife, Holly; six children, Devi, Jaida, Nevaeh, Benjamin, Elijah and Ian Thomas;...
Socorro M. Alfaro
Mar 21, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Socorro M. Alfaro, 89, of Casa Grande died on March 21, 2020.Ms. Alfaro was a daughter of Jesus and Maria Montijo. She worked hard as a successful businesswoman.Preceded in death by a son, James Flores, and five brothers, she is survived by three adult children, Arnold Flores of Casa Grande, Julie Flores of Eloy and Sylvia Flores...
Tanya Lynn Jackson
Mar 21, 2020
BLACKWATER - Tanya Lynn Jackson, 34, of Blackwater died on March 21, 2020, at home.Ms. Jackson was born on Sept. 9, 1985, in Phoenix to Frank and Bernadette Narcia Jackson. She was a kind, caring person, devoted to her family and loved being around them.She would lend an ear and a hand to anyone when she could. She was outspoken...
Elena C. Rodriguez
Mar 21, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Elena C. Rodriguez, 74, of Casa Grande died on March 21, 2020.Mrs. Rodriguez was born on April 9, 1945, and was a daughter of Pablo and Evangelina Contreras. She was a great cook and loved dancing with her husband. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ruben Rodriguez Sr.;...
Earthy B. Williams
Mar 20, 2020
ELOY - Earthy B. Williams Sr., 79, died on March 20, 2020.Mr. Williams was born on Aug. 2, 1940, to Henry B. Williams and Lucille Brice in Crockett, Texas. He loved spending time with family and friends.He enjoyed gambling and playing dominoes with family and friends. He also enjoyed listening to the blues.Survivors include five daughters and sons, Barbara Silas...
Kenneth D O'Neal
Mar 20, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Kenneth D. O’Neal, 74, of Casa Grande died on March 20, 2020.Mr. O'Neal was a son of Curtis and Anna O’Neal. He was a director of quality assurance, working on defense projects for 30 years prior to retiring in 2005. He was a member of Calvary Chapel in Casa Grande.Survivors include his wife, Shera; two adult children,...
Juanita R. Zaragoza
Mar 18, 2020
Juanita R. Zaragoza, 70, of Casa Grande passed away March 18, 2020. Preceded in death by her father Jose L. Valdez, sisters Julia R. Valdez, Eva V. Hernandez and Evelia V Salazar. Survived by her mother Mercedes R. Valdez of Eloy, daughter Magdalena Z. Razo of Casa Grande, siblings Joe R. Valdez, Cruz R. Valdez, Larry R. Valdez, Luis R....
Lorenzo Stanley Coops
Mar 18, 2020
Lorenzo Stanley Coops Jr, 65, passed away on March 18, 2020. He was born on September 16, 1954 in Sacaton to his parents Lorenzo Stanley Coops Sr. and Charlotte Sue Coops (Blackwater). He is survived by his wife, Terry Coops who he loved very much. Lorenzo had worked many jobs working as a heavy equipment operator an a mechanic until...
Edmund Leroy "Lee" Thompson
Mar 18, 2020
SACATON - Edmund Leroy "Lee" Thompson, 80, died on March 18, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.Mr. Thompson was born on March 28, 1939, in Sacaton and was a son of Nathan Thompson Jr. and Edith Huckabay. He worked for the Gila River Indian Community in various positions as an administrator. He was an alumnus and a huge fan of...
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