In April, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
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Petra Merino
Petra Merino, age 91, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2021, due to an unexpected illness. We pray that she has been reunited with her husband, Alfonso, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 2020. Petra was born in Tolleson, Arizona, to parents Manuel...
Nellie Madrid Cuestas
God's Perfect Timing chose Dec. 11, 2020 to release Nellie Madrid Cuestas into the awaiting arms of Jesus. Mom died peacefully of natural causes. Our Mother's stroke 10 years ago caused her to have left side paralysis. But, her will to make people...
Oracle Brush Dump is open again for residents of Oracle
The Oracle Brush Dump is open. The hours of operation are 7 a.m. through 5 p.m., seven days a week. As the name implies, this site is for brush only. No trash, construction materials, hazardous materials, dirt, gravel, or any non-brush related materials are...
Shop/Explore at Home: San Manuel Historical Society Museum
Minerals on display. In April, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey...
Jennifer Marie Safin
Jennifer Marie Safin, 35, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 21, 2020. She was born Nov. 8, 1985. She grew up in San Manuel and graduated from San Manuel High School in 2004. She was a cheerleader, Rainbow Girl, and a member of the...
Robert E. Cruce
Robert E. Cruce, a longtime resident of Oracle, passed away Dec. 29, 2020. Robert was born Jan. 25, 1933 in Francis, Kentucky. Robert followed his parents to Arizona after his military service in the U.S. Army in 1954. Robert met and married his...
Alfonso S. Merino
Alfonso S. Merino, 92, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at his home in Oracle. He was born on Dec. 15, 1928, in Pirtleville, Arizona, the son of Candelario and Carlota (Somoza) Merino. Our beloved “Al” saddled up and rode off, in the early...
New salon opens in San Manuel
Marquella Abbott is ready to accept customers at her new salon that just opened in San Manuel at 137 Eighth Ave. in the Elks Plaza. It is hard enough starting a business during normal times. But to start one during a pandemic adds an entirely different twist to...
Larry Wayne Hudson
Larry Wayne Hudson, age 61, was born in San Manuel in March 1959, and passed away on Dec. 13, 2020 at Oro Valley Hospital after a long battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Hudson (Verdugo); children, Gabriel Hudson...