Current Obituaries
Franklin Gordon Johns
Mar 16, 2020
CHANDLER - Franklin Gordon Johns, 59, of Chandler died on March 16, 2020.Mr. Johns was born on Sept. 14, 1960, in Japan, a son of Millie and Bryon Johns. He had five siblings.He graduated from Chandler High School and went on to study computer programming. He spent his working life with computers.He is survived by two sons, Christifer and Jacob...
Joseph Stewart
Mar 16, 2020
BAPCHULE - Joseph Stewart, 35, of Bapchule died on March 16, 2020.Mr. Stewart was born on March 1, 1985, in Phoenix to Melvin Patrick and Cynthia Stewart. He loved to laugh and tell jokes and was very kindhearted.He enjoyed riding his bike and listening to music. He was devoted to his family and always there for his family and friends.Survivors...
Paul M. Eyring
Mar 14, 2020
MARICOPA - Paul M. Eyring, 50, of Maricopa died on March 14, 2020.Mr. Eyring was a son of Robert and Martha A. Eyring. He left Ohio to attend air-conditioning school and lived in Arizona for over 30 years. He worked for several companies but most recently the Maricopa United School District.He enjoyed attending football and basketball games and also bass...
Inez M. Jimenez
Mar 13, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Inez M. Jimenez, 78, died on March 13, 2020.Mrs. Jimenez was born on Jan. 15, 1942, to Jose Madrid and Concepcion Espinoza in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed singing. She worked for the Casa Grande Union High School District for 25 years.Survivors include six daughters and sons, Martha...
Genaro Manuel Mateo Rodriguez
Mar 13, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Genaro Manuel Mateo Rodriguez, 47, a Casa Grande firefighter, died on March 13, 2020.Mr. Rodriguez was born on Jan. 22, 1973, in Bangkok, Thailand, to Hilario Rodriguez and Olivia F. Lopez. Called Nano by his friends, he grew up in Casa Grande and attended Casa Grande Union High School. He worked for Eloy Fire District and Ak-Chin...
Alberta Lewis
Mar 13, 2020
CASA BLANCA - Alberta Lewis, 68, of Casa Blanca died on March 13, 2020.Ms. Lewis was born on Sept. 10, 1951, in Sacaton to Alfred and Virginia Lewis. Often known as "Grandma Ladybug," she loved to crochet, sing and dance to oldies and doo-wop music.She was on the District 5 elderly chair volleyball team. She enjoyed baking and was known...
Larry Gene Keith
Mar 13, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Larry Gene Keith, 60, died on March 13, 2020.Mr. Keith was born on July 19, 1959. He was loved by his family and enjoyed watching "The Price Is Right" and taking occasional trips to casinos.Survivors include his lifelong partner; an adult child; two stepchildren; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Judith Kay Harrison
Mar 12, 2020
Judith Kay "Judy" Harrison (69) passed away peacefully in her sleep March 12, 2020 at her home in Casa Grande. Judy was born August 30, 1950 the daughter of Corbie Hestel "Hess" Rainwater and Shirley Ann Hewitt. On October 26, 1967 Judy married James Edward "Eddie" Murphy in Gary, Indiana. They later divorced. Judy later married Barry Lee Harrison in...
Robert R. Goodman
Mar 12, 2020
Robert R. Goodman, 64, of Casa Grande, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Diane Goodman. Survived by his son Steven Goodman and daughter Sandra Goodman both of Casa Grande, brothers William Goodman of IL and Kyle A. Ziegler of MI. Robert was an award-winning photographer for 45 years who specialized in photographing nature...
Georgiana Louise Porter
Mar 12, 2020
ARIZONA CITY - Georgiana Louise Porter, 101, died at the home of her daughter Karen Eden of Arizona City, where she had resided the past nine years, on March 12, 2020. The family said that after her death, a rainbow appeared outside her window right before sunset. Mrs. Porter was born on July 3, 1918, to Ella J. and Thomas...
Everett Frank Kisto
Mar 11, 2020
Everett Frank Kisto, 90, passed away on March 11, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1929 to Frank J. Kisto and Agnes Thomas in Sacaton Flats. Mr. Kisto was a veteran of World War II, serving in Guam in the Air Force. He worked with the Union Pacific Railroad and was employed by the Gila River Police Department as...
Reese A. Jay
Mar 11, 2020
SACATON - Reese A. Jay, 83, died on March 11, 2020.Mr. Jay was born on Oct. 25, 1936, in Sacaton to Andrew and Eleanor Jay. He loved to listen to chicken scratch and country music and enjoyed doing outdoor activities.He was respected as a car repairman and enjoyed his animals. He was known as "Grandfather" by many and loved his...
Thelma H. Mittelbach
Mar 10, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Thelma H. Mittelbach 92, of Casa Grande passed into the arms of the Lord on March 10, 2020. Mrs. Mittelbach was born on August 10, 1927, in Georgetown, Illinois to Tip and Blanche Smith. She married Robert Keene in 1946 and they were blessed with four children. She later married Harold Mittelbach and was a devoted wife...
Enrique Ochoa Castillo
Mar 10, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Enrique Ochoa Castillo Sr., 84, died peacefully on March 10, 2020, in Casa Grande.Mr. Castillo was born on Aug. 11, 1935, to Aurelio and Pilar Castillo in Mexico. He was a loving and caring person who always was willing to lend a helping hand.His passion was playing the accordion and guitar. His love for making music brought...
Adrian Brian Enas
Mar 10, 2020
BLACKWATER - Adrian Brian Enas, 52, of Blackwater died on March 10, 2020.Mr. Enas was born on April 12, 1967, in Parker and was a son of Clifford Enas and Ethelyn M. Beesan. He was a funny, caring person who always put his family first and loved spoiling his girls.Fishing was his passion, and he was a fan of the...
Jimmy Doyl Jones
Mar 10, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Jimmy Doyl Jones, 84, of Surprise died on March 10, 2020, at home.Mr. Jones was born on Jan. 12, 1936, in Eufaula, Oklahoma, to Avery and Nancy (Burdine) Jones. He served in the Army from 1958 until 1962 and was a heavy equipment operator in construction.He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Linda A. Mike
Mar 9, 2020
Linda A. Mike, 85, of North Komelik died on March 9, 2020, at Noth Komelik at her residance.Ms. Mike was born on Dec. 22, 1934, in Eloy Arizona to John Paul Mike and Amelia Ventura. She was a Triditional Basket Weaver. In her earlier days she picked cotton. She enjoyed time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also...
Emmanuel Randall Antone
Mar 6, 2020
SACATON - Emmanuel Randall Antone, 54, of Sacaton died on March 6, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.Mr. Antone was born on Jan. 18, 1966, in Sacaton to Dolores Antone. He was a hard worker and jack of all trades and a heavy equipment operator and carpenter.He was a prankster and roper and loved being around...
Mary Harrison
Mar 6, 2020
Mary V. Harrison, 91 years young, passed away on March 6, 2020 in Tucson. She was born on June 18, 1928 in Wilson, Arkansas. She graduated from Parma High School in Parma, Missouri, and moved to Eloy a few years later. Mary worked as a postal clerk at the Eloy Post Office. She married Bob Hamilton in 1952 and together...
Keith Reid
Mar 5, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Keith Reid, 72, of Casa Grande died on March 5, 2020.Mr. Reid was a son of Lloyd and Edith Reid. He proudly served in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns.Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.Survivors include...
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