Obituaries

Dec 13, 2019

STOTONIC - Mary Phyllis Hernandez, 76, died at her home in Stotonic on Dec. 13, 2019.Mrs. Hernandez was born on Feb. 26, 1943, in Sacaton and was a daughter of Richard and May Lopez. She was a hardworking woman and always wanted to help those in need. She was a loyal friend and the sturdy backbone of her family.She enjoyed...

Dec 13, 2019

CASA GRANDE - Donald "Don" Martin, 93, died on Dec. 13, 2019.Mr. Martin was born on May 29, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was in a drum and bugle corps as a child. He was in the Army's 75th Infantry during World War II and fought in Germany on the Rhine River. After the war, he delivered rope for...

Dec 12, 2019

Today is a very tragic day in our lives as my brother, Earl, passed away the morning of Dec. 12, 2019 while at home with his loving wife of 58+ years, Marilyn O’Day Leivdal. He left behind the love of his life, his wife, Marilyn O’Day Leivdal; son, Kenneth Leivdal; and two daughters, Karen Leivdal Goodell and Kimberly Leivdal Crnkovich....

Dec 12, 2019

CASA BLANCA - Elvira Williams, 70, died on Dec. 12, 2019.Ms. Williams was born on Sept. 21, 1949, to Victor and Muriel Williams in Sacaton. She enjoyed arts and crafts and watching movies. She also enjoyed talking and visiting with family and friends.She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and everybody loved her menudo and her "Black Cat...

Dec 12, 2019

CASA GRANDE - Ramon Moroyoqui, 65, of Casa Grande died on Dec. 12, 2019.Mr. Moroyoqui was a son of Presadio Moroyoqui and Mercedes Moroyoqui Maza. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed working on cars and good food. He was preceded in death by a son, Eduardo Moroyoqui; two sisters, Maria Maza and Luiza Maza; and two brothers, Rosario...

Dec 11, 2019

SAN LUCY VILLAGE - Nathanael Donavon Hoffman Sr., 38, died on Dec. 11, 2019, at home.Mr. Hoffman was born on Dec. 24, 1980, in Phoenix to Herman and Mary (Valdez) Hoffman. He was devoted to his children.Survivors include his mother; his companion, Alicia Manuel; three sons, Joel, Nathaniel and Daniel Hoffman; two daughters, Rayne and Shyne Hoffman; and six siblings,...

Dec 11, 2019

SACATON - Edwina Faye "Wina" Paul-Cruz, 34, of Sacaton died on Dec. 11, 2019, in Santa Cruz.Ms. Paul-Cruz was born on Nov. 8, 1985, in Phoenix. She previously worked as a cook at Gila River Casinos. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her kids.She was always willing to help and assist whenever she could, whether it was...

Dec 10, 2019

BLACKWATER - Norma Jean Pablo, 56, of Blackwater died on Dec. 10, 2019.Ms. Pablo was born on Dec. 19, 1962, in Sacaton to Phillip Pablo Sr. and Lorraine Enos-Pablo. She enjoyed her family gatherings and picnics. Throughout her illness she was strong, vibrant and always smiling. Her faith kept her going.She was very humorous and loved doing arts and crafts....

Dec 8, 2019

CASA GRANDE- Anthony F. Eberle, 69, died on December 8, 2019 at his home in Casa Grande. Mr. Eberle, Tony, was born on September 16, 1950, in Casa Grande to Anton (Tony) and Virginia Eberle. He attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, graduated from Casa Grande Union High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics from ASU.Tony had...

Dec 6, 2019

Damian Prince Ortega, 19, passed away on December 6, 2019. He was born to Carmen and Eric Ortega in Phoenix, Arizona. Damian was a caring brother and was always willing to help others. He helped a lot of people and was always there when needed. Damian was a good friend and brother, he will be missed. He is survived by...

Dec 5, 2019

Eric Michael Gonzalez passed from this life into eternal life on December 5, 2019 in Casa Grande Arizona at the early age of 38.Eric was born November 17, 1981 in Florence Arizona but was raised in Eloy Arizona where he grew up and lived most of his life. Eric graduated high school in 2000 and continued his education at Northern...

Dec 4, 2019

SACATON - Tonya Jean Pedro-Molina, 54, of Sacaton died on Dec. 4, 2019.Ms. Pedro-Molina touched many lives throughout her life and was loved by many. She was the beloved wife of Daniel V. Molina Sr. for 16 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ivory Kay Pedro; her mother, Gladys Preston-Porter; and four siblings. She is survived by...

Dec 3, 2019

BAPCHULE - Adrian Sylvester White, 29, of Bapchule died on Dec. 3, 2019.Mr. White was born on Dec. 22, 1989, in Phoenix to Leander and Angelita White. He worked for St. Peter Catholic School as a bus monitor for prekindergarten as well as a grounds crew member. He loved his nieces, nephews and grandnieces and -nephews.He is survived by his...

Dec 2, 2019

Lydia B. Olea died peacefully at the Lund Home in Gilbert, Arizona on December 02, 2019. She was a homemaker and lived in Chandler, Az.She was born in Jerome, Arizona on October 14, 1949. She moved to Ajo Arizona and lived there until 2015 and later moved to Chandler, Arizona with her kids. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 1, 2019

Steven Gonzales, 67, of Phoenix, passed away December 1, 2019. Preceded in death by his father, Manuel Gonzales, survived by his mother Gloria Gonzales of Michigan, children Kalim Gonzales of China, Tahirih Amado of Tennessee, and Steven Gabriel Gonzales of Phoenix; brothers Manuel "Todd" Gonzales of Michigan and James Gonzales of Florida. Mr. Gonzales was a Professor of Law at...

Nov 30, 2019

Nov 29, 2019

ELOY - Maria Vidal Escoto, 78, of Eloy died on Nov. 29, 2019.Ms. Escoto was a daughter of J. Merced and Maria Vidal. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and raising cockatiels and lovebirds. She was devoted to her family and touched the hearts of many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Marquez, and a daughter, Mary Helen...

Nov 28, 2019

Emaloy (Stonecipher) Bell was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 11, 1935 to Loy and Glenda (Clay) Stonecipher. She passed away in Chandler, Arizona at the Hospice of the Valley Dobson House on November 28, 2019. Emaloy was a life-long Casa Grande resident who, after attending Arizona State College in Tempe, Arizona (ASU), became a teacher. She taught in Casa...

Nov 28, 2019

CASA GRANDE - Ernest "Ernie" Wolfchief Jr., 75, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 28, 2019.Mr. Wolfchief was born in Phoenix on Aug. 25, 1944, and was a son of Ernest Wolfchief Sr. and Pearl Richardson. He served in Army as a mechanic. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Scottsdale and moved to Casa Grande.He volunteered every day...

Nov 28, 2019

CASA GRANDE - MaryAnn Mayer Schmadeke, 74, of Casa Grande and formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died on Nov. 28, 2019, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center of complications following surgery, surrounded by her family.Mrs. Schmadeke was born on July 9, 1945, in Chicago and was a daughter of Anthony and Natalie Mayer. She grew up in Waterloo and graduated from...