Obituaries

Feb 23, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Dorothy Celaya, 80, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 23, 2020, at home.Ms. Celaya was born on Jan. 26, 1940, in Papalate Village, Tohono O'odham Nation, to Martin and Marie (Orosco) Celaya. She was a homemaker, seamstress and, according to her family, a joker and enjoyed writing letters.Survivors include a son, Arnold Celaya, and four siblings, Ofelia...

Feb 23, 2020

Michael G Goff, 85, of Casa Grande passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Mr. Goff was born on February 22, 1935, in Detroit to Michael R. and Helen Goff. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Goff and is survived their two adult children, Michael Goff Jr. and Tammi Goff both of California; also survived by 3...

Feb 22, 2020

SACATON - Christine Ella Kisto, 39, of Sacaton died on Feb. 22, 2020.Ms. Kisto was born on Jan. 22, 1981, to Dave Kisto and Gloria Osife in Phoenix.She is survived by seven children, Javin, Brenton and Devlin Tasquinth, Warren Williams Jr., Jaylyn, Feather and Morning Star Williams; her parents; two brothers, Earl Kisto and Manard Osife; a sister, Serena Kisto;...

Feb 22, 2020

ELOY - Carmen Vida�a, 90, died on Feb. 22, 2020.Ms. Vida�a was born to Antonio and Jovita (Amaya) Vida�a on July 16, 1929, in Sierra Blanca, Texas. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, dancing, singing and cooking.Survivors include eight sons and daughters, Jesus M. Martinez of Eloy, Mary Guanajuato, Luis Martinez,...

Feb 22, 2020

SACATON - Diane Helen Antone-Ford, 49, died on Feb. 22, 2020.Ms. Antone-Ford was born on June 12, 1970, in Los Angeles to Kenneth Antone and Beverly Pasqual. A loving, giving daughter and mother, she loved spending time with her family, playing sports and coaching softball.She was an avid listener, mentor, supporter and cheerleader who would brighten up a room when...

Feb 21, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Elzie Shirley passed away at age 90 on February 21, 2020 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born July 14, 1929 to James Isom Shirley and Clydia Mae (Bailey) Shirley at Dunbar, Oklahoma. They moved west for his dad's health and Elzie resided in Arizona for about 83 years. At one time he...

Feb 17, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Diane L. Goodman, 63, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 17, 2020.Mrs. Goodman worked at the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge as a behavioral health manager. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Gonzonsky, and grandmother, Ruth Adelson, and is survived by her fathers, William Honig and Edwin Gonzonsky, both of Rhode Island; her husband,...

Feb 17, 2020

BAPCHULE - Simon V. Burciaga Jr., 91, of Bapchule died on Feb. 17, 2020.Mr. Burciaga was born on July 28, 1928, in McNary, Texas, to Simon Burciaga Sr. and Francisca Vigil-Burciaga. He loved being with his family and was funny and always joking.He liked to travel, dance and play guitar and accordion. He was a musician and singer and played...

Feb 15, 2020

Virginia "Ginger" Williamson, 64, went to be with our Father in Heaven on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Ginger's laughter was contagious, had a smile that would light up any room, and a sparkle in her eye. Ginger loved her dogs, the color purple, pansies and frogs. Ginger loved with no regrets and with every ounce of her being. Her faith...

Feb 14, 2020

ARIZONA CITY - Donald Ray "Don" Gardner, 82, of Arizona City died on Feb. 14, 2020.Mr. Gardner was a talented painter who also enjoyed woodworking, creating puzzles and remodeling his home. He was a kind and loving husband and good friend who touched the hearts of many. He enjoyed his faithful dog, Katie.Survivors include his wife, Virginia May Gardner; two...

Feb 11, 2020

Mary Margaret Pulley, age 82, passed away on February 11th, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL, but spent her adult life in NYC prior to arriving in Arizona City a couple of years ago.Mary earned a bachelor’s degree from Chicago State College, and a master’s degree from Columbia University (Summa Cum Laude). Along with being a member of MENSA...

Feb 9, 2020

SACATON - Sesslie Antone, 25, of Sacaton died on Feb. 9, 2020.Ms. Antone was born on Dec. 20, 1994, to Kenneth Antone and Betty Brown. She was known as an amazing, free-spirited person. She was hilarious and loved to make everyone laugh. She enjoyed listening to music and loved to sing.She is survived by her significant other, Juan Lewis; three...

Feb 8, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Dennis Leroy Stanchfield, 69, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 8, 2020.Mr. Stanchfield loved horses and worked as a wrangler. He also enjoyed his beloved Chihuahuas and companions Pandora and Two Birds. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan; a daughter, Monique Stanchfield of Tacoma, Washington; a son, Dennis Stanchfield Jr. of Chehalis, Washington; and two...

Feb 7, 2020

SACATON - Ellen Mae Allison, 67, died on Feb. 7, 2020.Mrs. Allison was born on Nov. 26, 1952, in Sacaton to Allen Smith and Katherine Pablo. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.She was a traditional dress maker and a drug and alcohol counselor for the Gila River Indian Community for 19 years. She was a...

Feb 6, 2020

CASA GRANDE - Mary Louise Boner, 82, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 6, 2020.Mrs. Boner was a member of Desert Sky Baptist Church in Casa Grande and loved her church, through which she was a member of Sisters of Strength. She loved volunteering at her church by feeding and caring for people who were sick or in need. She...

Feb 6, 2020

Laquisha LaShaune "Gigi" Birdine Huff was born February 25, 1973, in Casa Grande, Arizona to Earline Birdie and Milton Barnett Jr. Gigi attended elementary school in Casa Grande, Arizona and Inglewood, California. She attended Casa Grande Union High School and Central Arizona College. At an early age she gave her life to the Lord, and was a member of New...

Feb 5, 2020

Burly Thomas Hall, 81, was born on November 28, 1938. He passed away on February 5, 2020.

Feb 5, 2020

Feb 4, 2020

SANTAN - Leonard Cecil Terry, 51, died on Feb. 4, 2020.Mr. Terry was born on Aug. 18, 1968, in Sacaton to Cecil L. Terry and Shirley A. Lopez-Terry. He was a landscaper for Environmental Earthscapes.He was known for his humor, infectious smile and laughter and his kind and compassionate spirit. He had a strong passion for music and frequently went...

Feb 3, 2020

Alfredo H. Arenas, 88, passed away on February 3, 2020. He was born to Alfredo and Rosa Arenas in Socorro, Texas on May 20, 1931. Alfredo enjoyed watching TV. He worked at Santa Cruz Valley High School as maintenance worker for 21 years. Alfredo raised his nieces and nephews. He was a army veteran and was a staff sergeant in...