Current Obituaries
Donald McNelly
Jul 29, 2023
Donald McNelly unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at his home in Maricopa, AZ on Saturday July 29th, 2023.
Donald was born September 8th, 1949 in Colorado to his father Howard McNelly and mother Dorothy McNelly, both deceased. Donald McNelly leaves behind his daughter Christina McNelly her mother Sherri Vitalo and son Buck Giovanni, grandson Kayden Giovanni as...
Claudina Kyyitan
Jul 28, 2023
Claudina Kyyitan born July 15, 1941, in Sacaton, Arizona to Abraham Jackson Sr. and Violet (Davis) Jackson. Claudina died at the age 82 on Friday July 28, 2023, her daughter Kandi by her side. She lived a fulfilling life as a mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Enjoying the simplest pleasures, a fan of all things Disney and California, a...
Rufus D. Martinez
Jul 27, 2023
Rufus D. Martinez of Santa Rosa Village died on July 27, 2023. Mr. Martinez was born on October 5, 1943, and was the son of Lena Listo and Jose Nisto Martinez.
Rufas loved listening to chicken scratch music, watching baseball and football. He was a member of Gu-Achi Livestock Association and enjoyed volunteering at St. Francis Xavier Church. In...
Kirk A. Antone
Jul 24, 2023
Kirk A. Antone, 34, of Santa Rosa Died on July 24, 2023. Mr. Antone was born on July 4, 1989, in Tucson to Quintin Merle Antone and Bernaleen Garcia.
Kirk loved music of all genres and loved playing his guitar. Kirk was a man of few words, a survivor and always wanted to do things on his own. He...
Luterio A. Lopez
Jul 24, 2023
SANTA ROSA VILLAGE — Luterio Anselmo Lopez, 54, died on July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Lopez was born on June 30, 1969, 41 minutes before his twin brother Lucius and the sixth child of Deacon Philip and Dorothy Lopez of Santa Rosa. He attended Santa Rosa Boarding and Day School and then graduated from Sherman...
John Kmetz Jr.
Jul 24, 2023
John Francis Kmetz Jr., 60, of Valley Farms died July 24, 2023. He was born November 30, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan to John Sr. and Rosaria Kmetz.
John was known as a jack of all trades and was always available to help anyone. He enjoyed going to Box Canyon and riding his quads in the dunes with friends....
Donovan Michael Thomas
Jul 22, 2023
Donovan Michael Thomas, 48, of Chui-Chu died on July 22, 2023.
Mr. Thomas was born on December 7, 1974, in Phoenix to Thelma Dolores and Norman Thomas Sr.
He loved spending time with his family. He was always willing to help when needed. He also loved watching WWE.
He is survived by his brother Norman Thomas Jr, Myron Thomas,...
Carl Gehrke Sr.
Jul 20, 2023
Mr. Gehrke was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion and a charter member of the Wisconsin National Guard 20-year Club. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Coolidge.
Survivors include his wife of 77 years, the former Mildred Jean Kellett; two daughters and a son, Susan Van Hese of Minnesota, Carl...
Darby Leigh Garcia
Jul 20, 2023
Darby Leigh Garcia, 48, of Sacaton died July 20, 2023, in Chandler. She was born November 12, 1974, in Phoenix to Marvin F. Juan and Leatrice D. Pedro.
Darby was a loving and caring woman; she was witty and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed going to the movies and dining with her husband. Family was...
Elaine T. Childs
Jul 19, 2023
Elaine Childs, 65, of Ajo died on July 19, 2023, in Buckeye. She was born on April 3, 1958, to Virginia Cipriano and Lester Childs.
Ms. Childs enjoyed doing arts and crafts, hanging out with family and friends, listening to music and bible study. She was loud and funny and she loved her family, she was a fighter...
Anthony W. Jones
Jul 18, 2023
Anthony Wallace Jones, “Tony”, 64, of Sacaton died on July 18, 2023. Anthony was born on September 7, 1958, in Phoenix to Leonora Narcho and Sylvester Wallace Jones.
Anthony loved camping, hunting, riding his Harley and being outdoors. He also liked watching old western movies and drinking Coors, but most of all he looked forward to spending time with...
Ronald D. Chambers
Jul 17, 2023
Ronald(Ron) D. Chambers Sr., 62, died unexpectedly Monday, July 17th 2023 at his home in Ogden, Utah.
Born in Casa Grande, Arizona to Robert (Bob) D. Chambers and Betty Chambers, Ronald attended Santa Cruz High in Eloy, Arizona.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Paulina T. Chambers and parents, Robert and Betty Chambers.
He is survived by his...
Willie Henry Stringfellow
Jul 16, 2023
Willie Henry Stringfellow was born June 13, 1945 in Arkansas to Hazel Peart Stringfellow Bess. Willie was the first of 15 children. He was raised by his uncle Willie Clark and his aunt Henry Lou Clark.
As a young man Willie had taken an interest in boxing and became very good at it. He had a promising career had he...
Brenda L Robertson
Jul 13, 2023
Brenda L. Robertson, 81 of Casa Blanca. Passed away July 13, 2023 at the Gila River Caring House. Brenda will Lie-In-State Monday July 24, 2023 11am-4pm at the Gila River Indian Community Governance Center Council Chambers, Sacaton, Az. Wake to follow at Vah-Ki Multi-Purpose Building Casa Blanca, Az. From 6pm-10pm. Traditional singing 10pm-4am. Funeral Services Tuesday July 25, 2023...
Dorina Lillian Garcia
Jul 13, 2023
Dorina Lillian Garcia, 69 passed away on July 13, 2023 in Sells, Arizona. She was born on January 12, 1954 to Leroy Garcia and Helen Juan in Tucson, Arizona.
Dorina worked as a records clerk at Motor Vehicle Department before retirement. She did basket weaving with horse hair and yucca. Dorina also enjoyed making wreaths for different occasions....
Yolanda Elena Madrid
Jul 12, 2023
Yolanda Elena Madrid, 52, of Bapchule died July 12, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 9, 1971, in Sacaton to Robert Sr. and Francine Madrid.
Yolanda was a loving, caring and warm-hearted person. She had a great outgoing personality and made friends with everyone. She enjoyed coloring and cooking; tacos were her favorite. She...
Arlene Frances Grawe
Jul 12, 2023
Arlene F. Grawe (Powell) was born on October 2, 1963 in Peoria, IL and died on July 12, 2023 in Casa Grande, AZ. A resident of Arizona City, she had recently moved from Payson, AZ. Arlene loved flowers, dogs, true crime documentaries and the Chicago Cubs. Arrangements were handled by J. Warren Funeral Services, Casa Grande, AZ.
Raul Garcia
Jul 12, 2023
Mr. Raul Garcia, 93, Coolidge, Arizona. Mr. Garcia went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2023. Mr. Garcia passed peacefully in his sleep. He was born June 5th, 1930 in McNary, Arizona.
Raul graduated from Flagstaff High School, Class of 1949. During his time at Flagstaff High School he excelled in four major varsity sports: football,...
Alberta Dixon
Jul 8, 2023
Born May 24th, 1959, in Sacaton to the Late Jonah Dixon of Gila Crossing and the Late Marilynn Sunna of Casa Blanca. Alberta attended Laveen elementary then to Sacaton Elementary school and then St. Johns School mission in Gila Crossing. Alberta also attended Phoenix Indian Boarding School but transferred to South Mountain High School then to Carol Hayden where...
John Gabriel Setoyant
Jul 7, 2023
John Gabriel Setoyant, 72, of Parker, died July 7, 2023. He was born January 5, 1951, in Wet Camp Village, Arizona to Addison S. Setoyant and Nancy L. Cross.
John had a real talent for working on cars. It brought him great joy seeing the car he fixed, drive away. He was a friend to all and would give...
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