Current Obituaries
Murrel Harris
Mar 24, 2005
He worked for Arizona State Parks from 1969 to 1992. He worked with Explorer Scouts for 10 years and also was an honorary Girl Scout Leader. He taught hundreds of kids to square dance. He was a member of the police reserve and published a book about Eloy history. He was a member of the Eloy Masonic Lodge for 27...
Taylor Mcclaine Hudson
Mar 23, 2005
Born in Casa Grande, AZ, she fought a long battle with Batten's Disease. She charmed everyone with her mischievious grin, boundless energy and free spirit. She was determined to make her own way. She and her late sister Paula exemplified the strength of the human spirit.
Wayne E. Nehrbass
Mar 20, 2005
Born in Erie, NY, he was a magician and donated time to charity performances.
Frances Montijo Kilkenny
Mar 20, 2005
Born in Carturo, AZ, a daughter of Beatriz Sotelo and Jose Montijo. She lived most of her life in Eloy. She worked in the early 40's during WWII, as a welder in the Long Beach shipyard under the Women Ordinance Workers Program, which replaced men who enlisted in military service. With her mother, she opened Beatriz Cafe in Eloy in...
Cyndi Kilpatrick Giannopoulos
Mar 19, 2005
She was raised like a daughter by Irma and Ron McCaslin. She was devoted to her family and her daughter.
Paula Maria Anguiano Jimenez
Mar 18, 2005
Born in Sacaton, AZ, she was raised and went to school in Eloy. She worked for AIRES, in the developmental disabilities field. She wnjoyed sewing and especially making dresses for her girls. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, making Indian dolls, beadwork and egg shells with confetti for Easter. She also enjoyed looking for antiques and dancing. She loved Mexican...
Carlos M. Cabanillas,
Mar 18, 2005
He was born in Culiacan, Mexico, a son of Adolfo and Dolores Martinez Cababillas. He was a cotton farmer and retired at age 79. He enjoyed being around his family and talking with friends. He enjoyed being outdoors and doing yard work.
Virginia G. Cardenas
Mar 16, 2005
She worked in the Cardenas Brothers farming partnership before retiring. Her hobbies included raising birds, gardening, sewing, cookouts, camping and shopping with her daughters. She loved telling stories to her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park.
Paul F. Taylor
Mar 15, 2005
Born in Forest City, MO, he was a son of Inna May Taylor. He served in the Army during WWII then worked in the automotive industry until his retirement. He and his wife of 35 years, Bernice, enjoyed traveling. In the late 1990's they moved to Florence Gardens.Burial was held at Valley Memorial Park in Coolidge, AZ.
Marilu Napier
Mar 13, 2005
Born in Lexington, NE, she and her family moved to the Southwest in the late 60's. She attended and graduated from Coolidge High School. She worked several jobs around the state until she settled into the care-giving business, working as a nanny and baby-sitter. She enjoyed children and later in her career, the adults she tended to. She was an...
Martha Jane
Mar 12, 2005
Born in Lubbock, TX, she was a homemaker and a member of Apostolic Tabernacle. She enjoyed church functions and walking.Burial was held at Mt. View Cemetery.
Pedro Bravo,
Mar 10, 2005
Born in Phoenix, AZ, he enjoyed hiking in Estrella Mt. Park in Avondale. He liked to listen to music, especially Carlos Santana. He enjoyed laying cards with his aunts, uncles and cousins. Most of all he loved playing and spending time with his children.Burial was held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ.
Dexter L. Jones
Mar 8, 2005
Born in Eloy, AZ, he was an avid cook and a mechanic. He liked reading and drawing. Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park.
Gracie L. Cannon
Mar 7, 2005
Born in Dunleaf, Miss., she was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts.She also enjoyed spending time with her family and telling them all her stories.Burial was held at Mt. View Cemetery, in Casa Grande.
Jayme Don Willis
Mar 6, 2005
Born in Plainview, TX, he was a teacher and enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with family and friends.Burial was held at Mt. View Cemetery, in Casa Grande.
Felix A. Mendoza
Mar 5, 2005
Born in North Komelik, AZ, he was a heavy-equipment operator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Papago Agency, before retiring. He was a member of the North Komelik Livestock Assocation. He was active in his church and was a member of a Tohono O'odham choir.Burial was held at North Komelik Cemetery.
Helen R. Pintor
Mar 5, 2005
Born in Tempe, AZ. Through her travels in life, she enjoyed most the time spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Dolores E. Sanchez
Mar 3, 2005
She was a member of St Helen of the Cross Church and worked there for 16 years. She taught Catechism classes. She received a masters degree in education when she was 58 years old.Burial was held in California.
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