Obituaries

Frank Federico Rabago Sr.   Frank Federico Rabago Sr., a 92-year native Arizonan, went home to the Lord on Nov. 21, 2019.  He was born in Superior, Arizona on Feb. 17, 1927 to Delores Haro Rabago and Leonor Federico Rabago.   Frank Sr. was a Veteran of...

Stella Violet Birkett   “Ego Amo Te” (Latin for I Love You). That’s what Stella Violet Birkett and her 4-year-old great-granddaughter Macie said to each other daily. They will do it no more as Stella passed away peacefully at age 93 on Nov. 19, 2019, at her home...

Candelario ‘Cande’ E. Guzman   Candelario “Cande” E. Guzman, 90, passed away with his family by his side at his residence in Superior, AZ on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. He was born on March 4, 1929 in Casa Grande, AZ to the late Abram Guzman Sr. and Rosa Marie...

Willie Louis Flowers   Willie Louis Flowers, born on Sept. 22, 1942, passed away on Nov. 12, 2019. Willie was born in Bryce. The Flowers moved from Graham County to Mammoth in 1957.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Repard Flowers; brother, Jimmy...

Norma L. Rains   Norma L. Rains, 85 of Kearny, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Norma was born on Nov. 22, 1933 in Blocker, Oklahoma to parents Elmer and Inez (Edwards) Cottrill. She grew up with two brothers, Kenneth and Sonny, and two...

Henry ‘Humphrey’ Noriega Corral   Henry “Humphrey” Noriega Corral, 79, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Mi Casa Nursing Center in Mesa, Arizona.      He was born Aug. 3, 1940, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, to Jose and Amanda...

Claude ‘CJ’ Curtis Jackson Sr.   Claude “CJ” Curtis Jackson Sr. passed away at the age of 86 on Nov. 11, 2019 at Heritage Health Care Center in Globe, AZ.    Curtis was born on Feb. 9, 1933 in Sicily Island, Louisiana to Hardy and Lillie Jackson. ...

Evangelina R. Plageman   Evangelina R. Plageman, “Angie” as she was know, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. She was born Aug. 20, 1932.   Angie is survived by her husband of almost 36 years, Bob; brother, Jesus; sons, Tony (Linda) and...

Robert ‘Bobby’ Celis Real   Robert “Bobby” Celis Real passed away Sept. 24, 2019.   Bobby was born in Ray, Arizona on Jan. 11, 1953.  His early years he grew up in his beloved Sonora before his family moved to Superior.  Bobby attended Superior...

Gilbert U. Denogean   Gilbert U. Denogean, 63, passed away peacefully with his wife Natalie by his side at Casa De La Luz Hospice in Tucson, AZ on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019   Gilbert was born on Nov. 1, 1955 in Superior, AZ to Gilbert and Theresa Denogean. He...