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Arthur Pungas Romero Jr.
Arthur “Moochie” Pungas Romero Jr. was born on March 23, 1956, and raised in Superior, Arizona, a place he loved deeply. Superior was more than the town he called home, it was part of who he was, woven into his memories, his work, his creativity, and the way he understood the…
Jose Abelardo Romero
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Abelardo Romero, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loved ones. Jose was born in Sonora, Mexico, on July 26, 1955, and eventually made his way to Hayden,…
Jackie Frank ‘Jay’ Cardwell
Jackie Frank “Jay” Cardwell, 77, of Kearny, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 3, 2026, in Globe Arizona. Jay was born on June 17, 1949, in McKinney, Texas to John W. And Doris J. Cardwell of Wylie Texas. Jay’s family started traveling in 1958 due to his father was a […]
City of Apache Junction
Published September 10City Mourns Passing of Former Councilmember David Waldron
The City of Apache Junction joins family, friends and community members in mourning the passing of longtime public servant and former City Councilmember David “Dave” Waldron.
Mary Louise ‘Corky’ Montano
Mary Louise “Corky” Montano, 78, passed away on Aug. 28, 2026. She was born on Feb. 11, 1948, in Picher, Oklahoma, and shortly thereafter moved to Arizona with her family, where she would spend the rest of her life creating a home and a community filled with love. Corky was a…
Edward Torrez Montano
With great sadness we announce the passing of Edward Torrez Montano, “Eddie”, on Aug. 31, 2026. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, and a friend, and a man whose quiet, strength, generosity, humor, and devotion to his family, touched so many lives. Eddie was born on Oct.…