Aravaipa brothers score big in World Series of Team Roping

Aravaipa brothers score big in World Series of Team Roping

By Nichole M. Aranda   Brothers Steven and John Henry Gaona, a Fast Back Ropes Roping Team, recently scored second place in the #13.5 Finale in the Ariat World Series of Team Roping, at South Point Arena in Las Vegas. The brothers began competing in rodeo events as kids. Steven was the header of the team. John was the Heeler. Steven says this event...

Fueling the Future has successful fifth year

Fueling the Future has successful fifth year

By Edie Crall Fueling The Future has experienced its fifth successful year of providing food to 75 Mountain Vista School students and families who would face food insecurity...

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Obituaries

John Rios Aguirre

Nov 22, 2024 |

  John Rios Aguirre, 63, of Phoenix, AZ, entered into eternal rest at 7:07 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in hospice (Ryan House). He was born in Ray, AZ on April 23, 1961, a son to Ricardo Nava Aguirre and Helen Rios Aguirre and Maria de Jesus Aguirre. He was...

Ofelia Urquijo

Oct 29, 2024 |

  Ofelia Urquijo passed away in her sleep at her home in Globe on Oct. 10, 2024, due to natural causes, at the tender age of 79. She is survived by her son, Edward J Carrasco; daughters, April Carrasco and Crystal Carrasco; grandchildren, Jasmine Castellanos,...

Judy Lynn Sims

Oct 29, 2024 |

Judy Lynn Sims was born on May 7, 1948, to Clyde “Jack” and Naomi Light in Silver City, New Mexico. In the 1950s, her family moved to Arizona where she resided in Winkelman Flats, Kearny and eventually settled in Dudleyville for 40 years. Judy entered into rest Sept....

Edward Villegas Ornelas

Oct 29, 2024 |

Edward Villegas Ornelas, “Eddie”, was born in Phoenix, AZ on Sept. 27, 1958, and passed away at his home in Superior, AZ on Sept. 29, 2024, at the age of 66. Eddie was the son of Eulalio “Lalo” and Beatriz “Tieche” Ornelas and grew up in Superior, AZ where he attended...

Samuel Madrid

Oct 29, 2024 |

  Samuel Madrid, 97, passed away in Oro Valley on Oct. 11, 2024, after a brief illness. Samuel is preceded in death by his spouse, Luisita; son, Anthony; grandson, Jimmy; parents, Antonio and Concepcion Madrid; eight brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by...

Ruben M. Huerta

Oct 29, 2024 |

  Ruben M. Huerta, AKA “Big Rube”, lifelong Arizona resident, sadly passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Apache Junction, Arizona. Ruben was born in Ray-Sonora where he lived until he was 6, then moved to Superior where he grew up and attended Superior Public...

Brenda Cunningham

Oct 29, 2024 |

  Brenda Cunningham, 65, of Casa Grande, passed away on Oct. 9, 2024. Brenda was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Bakersfield, California. She was a twin and the youngest of six children. In 1976, she married David Cunningham, and together they built a life filled with...

Anthony Matthew Madrid

Oct 29, 2024 |

Anthony Matthew Madrid, 39, of Superior, Arizona, passed away on Oct. 16, 2024. Born on April 21, 1985, in Florence, Arizona, Anthony was known for his creativity, warm heart, and deep love for his family. Anthony graduated from Superior High School and later attended...

Sports

Winter season opens for Panthers, Bearcats, Miners

Dec 4, 2024 | ,

By Nathaniel A. Lopez The winter season has opened for three Copper Corridor teams. Hayden starts their season Dec. 2. The Superior girls basketball team opened up their season with a busy schedule this past week. The Lady Panthers traveled to Globe to take on the...

Hayden wins back-to-back state championships

Nov 22, 2024 | , ,

  The Hayden Lobos have done it again, and claimed another back-to-back state title, this time on the football field.   On Saturday, Nov. 16, the battle for the 1A state football championship took place on Ed Anderson Field at Coronado High School in Scottsdale. The...

Volleyball season ends for Ray, San Manuel

Nov 12, 2024 | , ,

By Nathaniel A. Lopez The 2024 volleyball season is officially over for the last two Copper Corridor teams. The Ray volleyball team closed out their 2024 season this past week. The Lady 'Cats traveled to take on Patagonia Union. It was a tough loss for the girls with...

Hayden, Superior close out volleyball seasons

Oct 29, 2024 |

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Corridor ladies are finishing up their Fall season on the volleyball court. The Hayden volleyball team closed out their season last week with two home games. The girls began with a win over San Manuel beating them 3-0. Their last game of...

Season winding down for Copper Corridor volleyball

Oct 29, 2024 |

By Nathaniel A. Lopez The season is starting to wind down for the Copper Corridor volleyball teams, but they will continue going strong to the end. Hayden and Ray began their week facing off in the Lobo gym. The Lady Lobos put up a fight, but it was a tough 2-3 loss....