Obituaries

  Roberta Vargas Contreras, 58, passed away peacefully on Feb. 6, 2025, at home surrounded by family and close friends in Willis, Texas. She was born on Aug. 23, 1966, in Superior, Arizona, to George and Mary Encinas; Gregorio Aguilar.   After graduating from Superior...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest Copetillo on Jan. 1, 2025, in Mesa, AZ. He was born on Aug. 2, 1960, in Yuma, AZ. Then he resided in San Bernadino, California for 30 years until moving back to Arizona in 2010. Ernest was a cherished son,...

  Eugenio “Gene” G. Gonzalez, 82, of Hayden, passed away peacefully in the late evening hours of Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Gene was born in Hayden (San Pedro) on March 30, 1942, to Eugenio and Angelita Gonzalez.   Gene grew up in the barrio of...

  Steven Randall, 53, passed away on Jan. 7, 2025, in Tucson. He was born Sept. 15,1971, in Bagdad, Arizona and moved to San Manuel in 1978.   He was preceded in death by his older brother, Robert Denton Randall; his niece, Kandra Louise Randall; and his great nephew,...

  Justin C. Chavez, 37 of Kearny, AZ entered into rest Jan. 29, 2025, in Mesa, AZ.   Justin was born in Phoenix on Aug. 31, 1987, to Arlene Elliott.   Justin graduated from Ray High School in Kearny. After graduation he attended the ARC until 2024.   He enjoyed...

  Evangelina “Eva” Perez Quijada was born on Feb. 16, 1939, in Arivechi, Sonora, Mexico to Dandiel Perez Granillo and Loreto Lugo Lopez.  She departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones, after a very short...

  Eva Rose Rivera, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hayden, Arizona on Jan. 19, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born in Mammoth, Arizona on Nov. 6, 1937, to Eva Buzan Kerlock and Joseph Jacob...

  At 1430 hours on Feb. 1, 2025, God conducted roll call, and when Richard William Ross’s name was shouted, Dad responded “Here I am, LORD!” God then said, “Well done, Richard, good and faithful servant. Enter into my joys, now and forevermore.”   Richard W. Ross,...

  Elouise “Weezy” B. Medina was born on May 3, 1951, to Encarnacion (Chon) and Beatrice (Tuca) Arvizu. She was born and raised in Superior, Arizona.   Elouise had a passion for baking and cooking and made the best Tortillas that won her the title for “THE BEST” of...

  Alicia Castillo “Alice”, 71, of Superior, Arizona entered eternal rest on Jan. 14, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona. Alice received an abundance of love and appreciation by her family and friends as they said their last goodbyes.    Alice was born on Nov. 28, 1953, in...