Current Obituaries
Phyllis Joyce Brown
Nov 5, 2005
Born at Sacaton, she was a daughter of Ramon and Melissa Cannon. Burial was held at Vah-Ki Cemetery.
Bill R. Pettit
Nov 5, 2005
Born in Lansing, Michigan, he retired after a career in the Air Force, during which he served in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed going out to breakfast and also was an excellent cook. He loved computers and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. He was a devoted caregiver to his mother for many years.
Quentin Marion Coxon
Nov 3, 2005
Born in Willcox, AZ, he was raised in a large family that his father, William, called Coxon's Army. He graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in '44. He joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific during WWII. After the war he was a firefighter at Williams Air Force Base. He was Casa Grande's first full-time mail carrier....
Doris Floranda Miller
Nov 2, 2005
Born in Sacaton, AZ, she attended Central Arizona College. She worked as a dental assistant, in medical records and for Head Start at Fort McDowell and Gila Crossing as a teacher's aide. She was an active emeber of the LDS Church Santan Papago Ward. Burial was held at Upper Santan Cemetery.
Patricia Lou Rogers
Nov 1, 2005
Born in Keams Canyon, AZ, she was a daughter of Louis and Marlene Rogers. She was a great homemaker and believed cleanliness is next to Godliness. She often could be found working in the house or outside. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
Paulino Portillo Vasquez
Nov 1, 2005
Born in Mexico, he retired after 27 years of railroad work. He enjoyed working, carpentry and cars. He was a member of St Helens Church. Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park, Eloy, AZ.
Jaeline Liana Ruiz
Oct 30, 2005
Born in Chandler, AZ, a daughter of Bertha and Ramces Ruiz of Eloy. Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park.
Austin Lee Davis
Oct 30, 2005
Born in Phoenix, AZ, he was a construction worker. He also was a singer of traditional music and a member of the group: Coyote Crossing.
Robert E. Crouse
Oct 29, 2005
Born in Woodward, Okla., a son of Earl and Mary Crouse. He grew up in Woodward and joined the Navy in 1948. He served as a naval corpsman until 1968, when he retired and returned to Woodward. He later moved to San Antonio, TX, and lived there for 27 years before moving to Florence, AZ in 2001. He loved his...
Sylvester Paul Osife,
Oct 29, 2005
Born in Phoenix, AZ, a son of Michelle R and Sylvester Osife Sr. of Snaketown, AZ. He was a construction worker. Burial was held at Sacaton Flats Cemetery.
Anthony Reynold Gomez
Oct 29, 2005
Born in Phoenix, AZ, he excelled in studies at Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools. He earned a degree in business technology from Fred G Acosta Job Corps in Tucson. He was likable, made friends easily and was devoted to his family. He worked in human resources at Gila River Casinos.
Karen Ann Chambers
Oct 28, 2005
Born in Casa Grande, AZ, the third of four children. She graduated from Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, where she was involved in several clubs, was a cheerleader and class salutarian in 1962. She graduated from the University of ARizona with a bachelor's degree in education. She later received a master's degree in that field. She fullfilled a dream...
Juan Ramon Salinas
Oct 27, 2005
Mr Salinas was born in Lamesa, TX, and he was a farm worker. He was devoted to his family and was a caring person. He was outspokedn, but always had a smile on his face. He was known for his sense of humor and laughter.Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park.
Wallace L "Wally Warren
Oct 26, 2005
Dr Warren was born in Decatur, Ill, where he grew up. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a well-known optomitrist in Casa rande for more than 40 years. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. In recent years he enjoyed riding his motorcycle often and made trips across the country. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Denise.
Neil Troy Terry
Oct 25, 2005
He was a son of Thelma and Delbert M. Terry. He was a laborer. Burial was held at Upper Santan Cemetery.
Anastacio Chritine Marrietta
Oct 24, 2005
Mrs. Marrietta was born in Sacaton and she was a homemaker. Burial was held in Sacaton East Cemetery.
Mary Bandin Gonzales
Oct 24, 2005
Mrs Gonzales was born in Texas and was a daughter of Francisco and Juana Bandin. She was ahomemaker and enjoyed cooking. She was a member of San Manuel Lions Club.Burial was held at Mt. View Cemetery in Casa Grande.
Virginia May Gearhart
Oct 23, 2005
Ms. Gearhart was born in Cleveland, OH and was a daughter of Tobert and Catherine Morris. She moved to Casa Grande in 1971. She cooked all her working life and her first job was at Snow's Inn downtown. She also worked at the Sundowner and Francisco Grande restaurants and at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. She retired after 231 years...
James O'Dell Brown
Oct 21, 2005
Mr Brown was born in Grapeland. An ordained Assemblies of God menister for more than 50 years, he pastored in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. He became a missionary to American Indians in 1961 and pastored churches in Casa Blanca, Coolidge, and Hickiwan. He delivered papers for Casa Grande Valley Newspapers for 26 years.Burial was held at Parker Cemetery in...
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