Obituaries

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, 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, 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, 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, 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...

  In sadness, we share the news that Pastor Nina Yardley, a retired local pastor in the Desert Southwest Conference, died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Nina is survived by her loving spouse Greg, their children and a multitude of lives she touched throughout her...

Lucia Gonzalez de Patiño passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ in the very early morning hours of Sept. 23, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Her family was blessed to have had the opportunity to sit at her bedside earlier that evening. Lucia was...

  Ignacio “Nacho” Magallanez, 83, of Superior, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Our Heavenly Father called him home on Oct. 5, 2024. Nacho was born July 31, 1941, in Litchfield Park, Arizona to Francisco Magallanez and Otilia Ramirez...

  Sandra Carol Lopez born in Auburn New York on Dec. 11, 1938, passed away after a short illness on Aug. 17, 2024. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her treasured home state of Arizona. Sandra Carol Lopez (Jones) came to Arizona direct from the family farm...

  Mary Lou Hudson (nee Broderson) passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Sept. 29, 2024. She joins her husband Val, son Larry, granddaughter Monica, and several other relatives who are all, surely, enjoying their heavenly family reunion....