Obituaries

Teresa U. Denogean   Teresa U. Denogean, 84, passed away on June 27, 2019 in Mesa, AZ, with her family by her side. Teresa was born in Terlingua, Texas to the late Lola and Santiago Urquieta on Oct. 15, 1934.     Our dear, gentle mother went to meet our...

Fred A. Navarro Jr.   It is with great sadness that the family of Fred A. Navarro Jr. announces his passing on Friday, June 28, 2019 after battling an illness.     Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Irma Estella Navarro, his children, Lizbeth...

James C. Murphy Jr.   Funeral services for James C. Murphy Jr. will have held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Griffith Mortuary in Kearny. Viewing is from 2-3 p.m. and the funeral services will be from 3-4 p.m.   Mr. Murphy passed away at his home in Kearny on...

Jerry Martinez Jr. Jerry Martinez Jr., 43, of Superior joined his personal lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2019.    Jerry was born in Globe, AZ to Jerry and Rachel Martinez on July 25, 1975.   He is survived by his children, Andrew, Adam and...

Brandee Lienn Espinoza   Brandee Lienn Espinoza, 29, passed away May 27, 2019 at Banner Desert Medical Center. She was born on Jan. 6, 1990 in Chandler, AZ. She was the daughter of John “Mike” Espinoza and Rosalie “Michelle” Leon.    Brandee received...

Melissa Barbara Brito   Melissa Barbara Brito was born on March 7, 1971 in Superior, AZ and passed away peacefully in Cleveland, OH on May 20, 2019.     Melissa, daughter of Dalia “Dolly” Garcia-Brito, grew up in Superior and was active in the...

Leonor ‘Noni’ Marquez   Leonor “Noni” Marquez passed in peace on May 26, 2019 at the age of 65. Leonor was born to Dalia and Manuel Marquez on March 11, 1954 in Ray, Arizona.  She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel “Cholla” Marquez, and brother,...

Jerry ‘Bug’ Farris   On May 20, 2019, at the age of 59, Jerry “Bug” Farris peacefully passed away after a long battle with illness.     Jerry was born on Nov. 17, 1959 in Ray, Arizona to Ellis and Patsy Farris. He was preceded in death by his parents...

  Gloria V. Lopez left her family and friends to return home to the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Gloria was born in Villa Hidalgo, Mexico on Jan. 11, 1934, to parents Refugio and Maria Jesus Valencia. She had 85 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and...

  Mary Frances Lease, age 78, of Dudleyville, arrived in her promised place of eternity on Thursday, May 23, 2019. As well as being in the presence of Jesus, she is having a blessed reunion with the many loved ones that preceded her in death. They include: her...