Current Obituaries
Yolanda Jean Francisco
Feb 2, 2020
Yolanda Jean Francisco, 56. of Tempe, Arizona passed away February 2, 2020 at Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa. She was born on August 29, 1963 in Sacaton, Arizona to Justin and Sara (Rivas) Francisco.Yolanda enjoyed sharing time at home with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed her life. Yolanda is survived by her children, Sherwin Francisco, Sara Mendoza, Regis Mendoza,...
Ralph Phillips Stevens
Feb 1, 2020
Colonel Ralph Philip Stevens, USA(Ret), 82, passed away due to complications of pancreatic cancer just after midnight on Saturday, February 1st 2020. Loving father of David (predeceased), Gary, and Alexander; brother of Ramona and Linda; grandfather of Chad, Rhys, and Breanne; former husband and friend to Norma and Christine; uncle and grand uncle to so many more. Most notably, loving...
Jennie Kay James
Jan 31, 2020
SANTAN - Jennie Kay James, 31, of Santan died on Jan. 31, 2020.Ms. James was born on Dec. 26, 1988, in Phoenix to Alfredrick James and Cindy Lewis-James. She was a loving, caring person who loved her kids with all her heart. She was quiet and her music kept her happy.Survivors include her mother; four children, Yalanie and Raydrick Widehat,...
Sandi G. Lara
Jan 31, 2020
Sandi G. Lara, 68, passed away January 31, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents Gonzalo and Francisca Aguero, brother Frank, Gonzalo Aguero Jr. and Raymond Aguero. Survived by her loving children Jennifer, Staci and Adrian Lara all of Casa Grande, sister of Martha Martinez, Beatrice Aguero and Irene Aguero all off Casa Grande and Joe Aguero of Mesa, cherished...
Tanner Nicolas Perez Prater
Jan 31, 2020
Tanner Nicolas Perez Prater, 22, passed away on January 31, 2020. He was born and raised in Casa Grande, Tanner graduated from CGUHS. He was working towards his "Certificate in Management" at CAC on a scholarship. Tanner was currently employed at Safeway as a meat cutter and he loved his job. He liked to travel. Tanner treasured his time with...
Carol Crider
Jan 30, 2020
Carol Crider, 58, of Casa Grande away Thursday, January 30, 2020. Preceded in death by her son Jack Crider Jr. Survived by her beloved husband of Jack Crider, devoted mother of Jennifer Garcia of Casa Grande, dear sister of Jim Canfield, Leona Savage, Richard Canfield, Cathy Ellison,Linda Oliver and Chuck Canfield. Carol is a loving wife mother and grandmother who...
Katherine "Kay" Benedict
Jan 30, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Katherine "Kay" Benedict, 92, a longtime Casa Grande resident and community volunteer, died peacefully late on the night of Jan. 30, 2020.Memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at The Museum of Casa Grande.The complete obituary will be published later.
Candy Lynn Fischer
Jan 30, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Candy Lynn Fischer, 55, died peacefully at home with her beloved husband, Harry, by her side on Jan. 30, 2020.Mrs. Fischer enjoyed going to yard sales and playing board games. She was devoted to her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Dale K. Smith, and a brother, Donald "Scott" Smith. In addition to her husband,...
Irene L. Kisto
Jan 30, 2020
SACATON FLATS - Irene L. Kisto, 60, of Sacaton Flats died on Jan. 30, 2020.Ms. Kisto was born on June 17, 1959, in Sacaton to Gerard Davis and Justina Cipriano. She loved being around her grandchildren and great-granddaughter, and her family always came first.She enjoyed hanging out with friends and traveling. She also loved going to rodeos and enjoyed being...
Michael "Mike" Sundust
Jan 29, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Michael "Mike" Sundust, 69, of Casa Grande died peacefully on Jan. 29, 2020.Mr. Sundust was born on Aug. 31, 1950, in Phoenix, the eldest son of Eugene and Rose Sundust. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served overseas during the Vietnam War.A welder by trade, he served his tribe, the Gila River Indian Community,...
Ana Loera
Jan 28, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Ana Loera, also known as Charisma Mariah Marquez, of Phoenix, died on Jan. 28, 2020.Ana was born on Jan. 22, 2007, in Phoenix to Samuel W. Stewart and Priscilla A. Marquez. Her family said she was beautiful like a butterfly, bright like a shiny star, heavenly, doll like and optimistic with a smile that would melt hearts....
Angelo K. Patrick
Jan 27, 2020
BAPCHULE - Angelo K. Patrick, 37, of Bapchule died on Jan. 27, 2020.Mr. Patrick was born on Nov. 1, 1982, in Phoenix to Harold Patrick and Pamela Jackson. When he was a little boy he sang and played guitar with his father. His favorite song was "Old Brush Arbors."As he became older, the things he enjoyed doing were cooking and...
Jesus Arredondo
Jan 27, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Jesus Arredondo, 64, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 27, 2020.Mr. Arredondo was born on April 20, 1955, to Salbador and Amelia Arredondo in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. He came to Arizona in 1970 and met Wanda Mills in 1975. They married on April 20, 1979, and had four children. He was a hard worker and worked for...
Frank Valenzuela Menchaca
Jan 25, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Frank Valenzuela Menchaca, 71, died at home in Casa Grande on Jan. 25, 2020, surrounded by family.Mr. Menchaca was born on Jan. 29, 1948, to Frank and Rosario Menchaca in Casa Grande. He served for four years in the Navy and worked for Pinal County for 30 years. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed...
Johnny Mendez Ortega
Jan 25, 2020
HICKIWAN VILLAGE - Johnny Mendez Ortega, 78, of Hickiwan died on Jan. 25, 2020, at Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility in Sells.Mr. Ortega was born on June 23, 1941, in Charco 27 Village to Santos and Alvina Ortega. He was devoted to his family and was a hard worker.Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four adult children, Leonard, Grace, Jonathan...
Jerry Odom
Jan 25, 2020
Mr. Odom was born on June 3, 1934, in Morton, Texas, to Loyd and Inez Odom at their home, their third child. The family was on their way to Oregon but car trouble stopped them in Casa Grande. The couple decided it would be a great place to raise a family. He attended Casa Grande Union High School and graduated...
Jordan Paul Yucupicio
Jan 25, 2020
CASA BLANCA - Jordan Paul Yucupicio, 34, died on Jan. 25, 2020, in Chandler.Mr. Yucupicio was born on Sept. 17, 1985, to George and Alberta Yucupicio in Phoenix. He loved basketball and football and spending time with family and friends. He liked his job and loved to go to the movies.He was a servant of God and loved to encourage...
Gene M. Benner
Jan 24, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Gene M. Benner, 85, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 24, 2020.Mr. Benner was a loving family man who loved his church, especially movie nights. He also enjoyed watching sprint car races.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol, and is survived by two adult children, Carl Benner of Casa Grande and Laura Aguirre of...
Miriam Claire Kuhlman Colwell
Jan 24, 2020
CASA GRANDE - Miriam Claire Kuhlman Colwell, 86, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 24, 2020.Mrs. Colwell was born on Nov. 2, 1933, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Joseph H. Kuhlman and Klare M. Kinnamon. She met the love of her life, Robert L. Colwell, and eloped when she was 19. The two were married in Raton, New Mexico, on...
Lachelle C. Garcia
Jan 24, 2020
BAPCHULE - LaChelle C. Garcia, 24, of Bapchule died on Jan. 24, 2020, in Sacaton.Ms. Garcia was born on Nov. 16, 1995, in Tucson. She loved spending time with her family. She was very talented both in traditional ways and personally. Drawing poetry, singing and basket dancing for a few of her talents. She loved embracing her traditional ways.Her smile...
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