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Jack S. DetwilerJack S. Detwiler, 76, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born December 15, 1930 in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. In 1944 Jack joined the United States Army and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1970.... Full story

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Ray C. Powell Ray C. Powell, 87, of Yuma, died Feb. 1, 2007, at Life Care Center of Yuma. He was born Oct. 10, 1919, in Osceola, Iowa, and was owner and operator of a traffic consultant company. No services are planned. Yuma Mortuary & Crematory ... Full story

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Ian Jaron Gonzalez Ian Jaron Gonzalez, an infant, of Yuma, died Jan. 30, 2007, in Yuma. He was born Nov. 8, 2006, in Yuma. The wake will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Mortuary chapel, with rosary from 7 to 8 p.m. Scripture services will be ... Full story

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Funeral NoticesRoberto S. Lopez Roberto S. Lopez, 20, of Somerton, died Jan. 28, 2007, in San Luis Rio Colorado, Son. He was born Nov. 14, 1986, in Salinas, Calif., and was a student. The wake will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today at Immaculate Heart of... Full story

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Donald Monroe Doc' TuttleDonald Monroe Doc Tuttle, 89, passed away at home on Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born in Bay City, Michigan, February 1, 1917. In March of 1940 he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology with a minor in Plan... Full story

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Antonio Tony L. Rodriguez Tony Rodriguez, 77, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2007 in Yuma. He was born November 14, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas. After being raised in Ramirez, Mexico he traveled to San Benito, Texas at the age of 12 with fifty dolla... Full story

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Lovett A. Skinner Lovett A. Skinner, 75, of Yuma, died Jan. 28, 2007, at La Mesa Rehabilitation & Care Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Sylvania, Ga., and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. The viewing will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at J... Full story

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Billie Louise Gulden Billie Louise Gulden, 87, died Jan. 28, 2007, at her Yuma home. She was born Jan. 31, 1919, in Benoit, Texas, and was a retired health care caregiver. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in Texas. Sunset Vista Funera... Full story

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Richard Douglas Heilaman, Jr.Richard Douglas Heilaman, Jr. passed away Monday, January 22, 2007. He was born on August 13, 1971 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, and his three children, Trystan, Kiara and Tyler.John... Full story

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Louise Norma Musick Louise Norma Musick, 78, of Yuma, died Jan. 25, 2007, at Yuma Regional Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1928, in Denver and was the owner and operator of Musick's Restaurant. A viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at... Full story

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Margaret E. Evans Margaret E. Evans, 89, of Yuma, died Jan. 26, 2007, at Life Care Center of Yuma. She was born Sept. 3, 1917, in Binghampton, N.Y. No services are planned. Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements and private cremation.... Full story

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Julio Cesar AguileraJulio Cesar Aguilera, 37, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in Yuma. Julio was born April 12, 1969 in Guadalajara, Mexico and moved to the United States at the age of 14. He graduated from Kofa High School and served as a Co... Full story

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George Albert Hendges Jr. George Albert Hendges Jr., 46, of Yuma, died Jan. 22, 2007, at Life Care Center of Yuma. He was born Feb. 9, 1960, in Germany, and was a health care caregiver. No services are planned. Sunset Vista Funeral Home is handli... Full story

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Laurlene Ivanell SimmsLaurlene Ivanell Simms died, Sunday, January 21, 2007 in Phoenix at the age of 46. She was born in Winterhaven, California on June 22, 1960. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Nazarene. Laurlene attended Riverside... Full story

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Lew M. WahViewing for Lew M. Wah, 98, of Yuma, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, where funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday will be followed by burial in Desert Lawn.She died Jan. 15, 2007, in Yuma. Born May 14, 1908, in Canto... Full story

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Frank F. QuirozFrank F. Quiroz, 74, passed away in Tucson on Wednesday, January 10, 2007. He was born in Yuma on December 24, 1932. He served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the Yuma Co. Highway Dept. as a heavy... Full story

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Eufemia L. Mejia Eufemia L. Mejia, 96, of Yuma, died Jan. 21, 2007, in Yuma. She was born June 4, 1910, in Picacho, Calif., and was a homemaker. A wake will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, with rosary from 7 to 8 p.m. Mass wi... Full story

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Brandon Austin Nopah Brandon Austin Nopah, 37, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at YRMC from a long illness. He was born in Yuma on June 26, 1969. He was self-employed as a groundskeeper, Quechan Bingo and caretaker. He was member of the Qu... Full story

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Willard Lee Wright Sr. Willard Lee Wright Sr., 65, died Jan. 18, 2007, at his Winterhaven home. He was born July 18, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Okla., and was an automobile mechanic. A viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Yuma Mortuary Ch... Full story

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Robert Edward EllenbergerRobert Edward Ellenberger, 76, passed away Friday, December 8, 2006 in Yuma. He was born November 23, 1930 in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Bob served the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. he worked for Bell... Full story

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