Preston Virgil Osife

Preston Virgil Osife, 75, of Sacaton died February 25, 2023, in Chandler. He was born May 7, 1947, in Phoenix to McDonald Osife and Rosalie Orosco. After working in the mines in Ajo, Preston worked for T.O. Nation Healthcare for many years. He was an avid hunter, and treasured hunting with his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed watching football. His favorite teams were ASU and the Arizona Cardinals. He was a nice and funny person, who had many friends.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter, Virgil Osife and Dion Osife Sr., and Kimberly T. Velasco, a sister, Patricia Valentine, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Elda, Danny and Richard Osife.