Gila River police urged anyone with information on the victim's identity to contact Detective Laura Payne, Gila River Police Department at 520-562-4511 or 520-562-3361. The Gila River Fire Department has announced the death of firefighter David Engel. The new stretch inserts an important piece to this project area, which includes . gricnews.org is the Gila River Indian Community's news site. The top local source for news and information, Details. Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Apache Junction Apache Sentinel(1943-1945), Apache Junction-Gold Canyon Independent 11/13/2007 to Current, Chandler Independent 10/20/2010 to 03/30/2011, Queen Creek Independent 01/30/2008 to Current, Oasis (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912), The oasis. Lewis and Congressman Gallego, Running with Royalty events promote healthy, wellness lifestyle, Tribal Education is rebranding and expanding special education services, Stakeholders discuss direction of education at Summit, Remains of fallen Marine from Korean War returning to Arizona, Crown brings lessons for Jr. Miss Gila River, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 donates drones to Blackwater School, GRIC grant gives home to wildlife in need of rehabilitation, Conference explores E-commerce opportunities for tribal business, Tribal leaders discuss history, land and voting on panel at ASU, State, local and tribal leaders attend Lewis, Stone inuaguration, DEQ staff and volunteers plant Cottonwood trees in wetlands, Coolidge rally falls short against ALA Patriots, Children's Museum holds grand opening for addition assisted by GRIC, 2018 Annual Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'odham Tash, Local non-profit awarded Cook Ministries Grant, A'AGA: Something to be talked about or told, Runners take to trails for 9th Annual Desert Run in Blackwater, CAP visits GRIC for tour of infastructure, Proposed bill would ban Native mascots from publicly funded stadiums, District 4 Breaks Ground on Multipurpose Building, GRIC Youth Council Performs Service Project, Huhugam Heritage Center: Tho vo:p am nolavthakud wui! (Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 and the Pechanga Band of Luiseo Water Rights Settlement Act of 2016.) Hobbs. Box 97 | Sacaton, AZ 85147 info@gilariver.org, Contact (Maricopa, Ariz.) 1980s-Current, Maricopa: Communicator. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook. He has been recognized on the floor of the United States Senate for his outstanding public service in the field of law. Throughout his lifetime, he exemplified the Army Ranger motto - that "Rangers lead the way!". USA (1,373,456) > Arizona (6,994) > Pinal County (449) > Pinal County Newspapers and Obituaries (143), USA (1,373,456) > Arizona (6,994) > Arizona Newspapers and Obituaries (1,835) > Pinal County Newspapers and Obituaries (143). Governor Antones MLK Day Message Finds Common Themes, Newly Rebranded Gila River Resorts & Casinos Celebrates Completion of Wild Horse Pass $180 Million Expansion Jan. 21-22, Stanton, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Native American Health Outcomes, GRIC Member Gary T. Mix Sworn in as New Tribal Treasurer, Succeeds Keller, Documentary, Panel Discussion Shed Light on MMIWG Crisis in Indigenous Communities, Gas Leak at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Spurs Quick and Safe Response, Winter Bird Count IDs More than 200 Bird Species Across the Community, 2022 MVU Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off at Gila Crossing School and Community Schools, Gila River Sand & Gravel Corp. (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912) Chronicling America, Arizona City Independent 05/31/2006 to Current Genealogy Bank, Arizona Sentinel, The (Arizona/United States) [Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [ Ariz.]] 23 March 1872 to 21 September 1911 Elephind, Arizona sentinel (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) (from March 23, 1872 to Sept. 21, 1911) MyHeritage, The Arizona sentinel. 3 culture class, GRGE names Corporate Vice President of Marketing, Coolidge High School students showcase work at the Heard Museum, CAC graduate is awarded $25,000 scholarship from the USDA, Winona LaDuke gives lecture on indigenous environmental issues at ASU, Genesis and Life Center hold Enjoy the Taste of Eating events, Enter for a Chance to Win a Harkins Gift Card, Mul-Chu-Tha parade brings out thousands to GRICs annual Fair & Rodeo, Ramona Farms joins Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame, Community Day kicks of the 55th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha, Native fashion show raises awareness on Indigenous representation, Huhugam Heritage Center: More Plurals in O'otham, Arizona Tribal Water Sustainability briefing held at ASU, 72nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising to be held on Feb. 25, Gila River Indian Gaming Enterprises names new CEO, Two Community members retire after almost three decades of service, Tribes stand together on protecting culturally significant land like South Mountain, Interface flooring company brings volunteers to help around the Community, GRIC, 7 Arizona Tribes Sign Gaming Compact Amendment, Tribal Ed. 0:00. Program brings families closer together with education, The Community mourns the passing of Legal Icon and Tribal Leader Rodney B. Lewis, Five Tribes Peace Treaty celebration held in D7, Eight Casa Blanca students represented at robotics competition, Gila River Police Officers mentor youth in Bigs in Blue Program, Agencies check on young eagles and monitor their activity, The Governor Employee of the Month award handed out for January, February and March, Sacaton students work with GRIC departments to create new street signs, ASU Student Pavilion recognizes indigenous lands with plaque, Water flows in newly completed 16-mile Casa Blanca Canal, Arrival Experience completed at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, Vacant seats filled after special election, Komatke Teams play for championships in Phoenix, Crews continue to remove salt cedar and reduce fire risk in District 6, Employee retires following 18 years with the Community, will devote time to grandkids, Three Precious Miracles brings Easter celebration to Sacaton, Gov. Box 459 | Sacaton, AZ 85247 Office: 520-562-9715 | grin@gric.nsn.us Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more. Subscribe To Obituaries. More than 850 Families Get Special Deliveries for . Published: Oct. 10, 2022 at 12:38 PM MST GILA RIVER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5 . (San Manuel, Ariz.) 1953-Current, Superior: Superior Sun. Bill, Rod attended UCLA School of Law and received his law degree in 1972. | Site Map. Details. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1917-1918, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Valley Dispatch and the Bulletin. The site is sacred to the Tribe and access to the site is restricted. ', Getting to Know the Youth Council Vice President, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Hosts Featured Speaker Allen Denoyer, Information Technology Support & Services, Wayne Narcia Cartoon for January 19, 2018, The 56th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Theme: Honoring History and Everyday Heroes, Record number of volunteers turnout to wrap donated presents for GRIC children, Governors Employee of the Year announced at Mix & Mingle, BIA Pima Agency and GRFD fire crews work together to put out suspicious D1 blaze, Wayne Narcia's Cartoon for December 1, 2017, Wayne Narcia's artwork for October 6, 2017, Community members come out for Primary Election Forum, GRIC member and journalist, recounts experience with Hurricane Harvey, Gila River families now able to use convenient eWIC card, Russell Moore featured in international trombone journal, A'AGA Someting to be told or talked about: Taking A Cruise to the Westend, GRGE donates to Phoenix Children's Hospital atannual Give-a-thon, Lt. Gov. | Site Map. Casa Grande - Mountain View Cemetery Phone: (520) 374-2000 15506 Skyway Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ 85193. Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 Ancestry, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current Ancestry, Apache Junction Apache Sentinel(1943-1945) Newspaper Archive, Apache Junction-Gold Canyon Independent 11/13/2007 to Current Genealogy Bank, Chandler Independent 10/20/2010 to 03/30/2011 Genealogy Bank, Mesa Independent 11/13/2007 to Current Genealogy Bank, Queen Creek Independent 01/30/2008 to Current Genealogy Bank, Oasis (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912) MyHeritage, Oasis 05/11/1893 to 12/28/1912 Genealogy Bank, The Oasis 1893-1912 Arizona Memory Project, The oasis. Office: 520-562-9715 | grin@gric.nsn.us, Contact 630 miles (1,015 km) long. Gila River Newspapers and Obituaries. Post any information about a Loved one that has passed. Composed of two members of tribes, the Pima and Maricopas, GRIC is located in south-central Arizona. Lewis comments on deals to replace NGS power at CAWCD board meeting, Stakeholders gather for morning blessing at the site of the new Gila Crossing Community School, GRIC attorneys arguein federal appeals courtto protect Native children, uphold ICWA, MMA fighter competes in rematch at Wild Horse Pass Hotel& Casino, Tribal Education honors GRIC students at annual Chief Azul awards banquet, Ten GRIC students graduate from Arizona State University, Educational Preserve coming to MAR 5 site, Community gives feedback on plans for new Gila Crossing school, Crime Victims Services host sexual assault awareness event in District 2, The Town of Gilbert honors the late Rodney Lewis with a resolution, Gila Crossing Fourth Grade Banquet consists of agriculture presentations, House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Testimony of Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, District 2 and District 5 get their custom miniature libraries, Elders, veterans, and youth honored at Community Day, Annual parade brings fanfare to Community, Tribal Education Collaborates with Artist to Promote Reading, Four promoted at Gila River Fire Department ceremony at Shelde Building, U.S. EPA Awards Funding to the Community to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Children learn about physical activity at Cardinals Kid Camp in D6, GRIC and ASU Partner in Building Sustainable Housing Projects, Subcommittee holds legislative hearing on tribal lands bill, Youth learn about government and tribal issues in Close Up, June date eyed for annual Native American Day in the state of Arizona, Gov. P.O. The three constructions of Hsinchu City won "2022 Yuan Ye Awards !". Thomas, Mary Sacaton - Visitation for Mary V. Thomas, 70, of Sacaton, formerly governor of the Gila River Indian Community, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the council . (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1965-1981, Apache Junction: Pinal Visitor. All rights reserved.. Sec. Gila definition, a river flowing W from SW New Mexico across S Arizona to the Colorado River. He was the first Native American ever appointed to sit on this prestigious Board. PHOENIXU.S. All rights reserved. 'Going to the store! When officers reached the third floor, police say they saw a man lying on the ground . My Gila RiverPost Office Box 97 | Sacaton, Arizona 85147 info@gilariver.org . Lewis speaks at historic graduation for Coolidge High School, Gila River Police Department K9s train for service, Ootham New Year Celebration scheduled for June 17-18 in Sacaton, Gila Crossing Community promotes eighth grade class of 2017, Sacaton Middle School promotes 47 students on to high school, Donna Apodaca is Governors Employee of the Month for April, Agreement prevents further gaming expansion in Metro Phoenix, Sacaton Middle School teacher receives special recognition, Phoenix Zoo continues conservation with shared gaming revenue, Council of Elders hosts Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, Students recognized at 2017 Chief Azul Scholar & Citizenship Award Banquet, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take public comment at Loop 202 hearing, Westend baby bald eagle hatches; eaglet outfitted with GPS transmitter, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 hosts luncheon in Marine's honor, Gila River PoliceDepartment Incident Logs, Off reservation boarding schools taking applications for 2017-2018 school year, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital's main entrance and north parking under construction, Senators Push Back on Executive Order to Review National Monuments, Sacaton Elementary students have a "veggie venture" at Central Arizona College, Sexual Assault Awareness event proclaims "All Life is Sacred", Young Leaders Annual Meeting group tours Gila River Sand & Gravel plant, Community argues before Arizona Supreme Court in ICWA case, GRIC announces water conservation partnership, Firefighters honored for twenty years of service, Sacaton Middle School hosts first Robotics competition, GRIC dancer gains more experience in ballet productions, Federal court tosses class action lawsuit against ICWA, Elders enjoy a day of games and prizes at HHCs 3rd Annual Elders Appreciation Day, AAGA Something to be told: On Ootham Farming, Students get hands-on learning with the Gila River Close Up Program, Workshops focus on translating cancer info into the Ootham language, Debbie Yazza is Governors Employee of the Month for March, Blackwater Convenience Store Under Construction, HHC Hosts Chalk Art Event for First Friday, Sac City Throwdown Brings out Talented Youth, Chief Azul Scholar Awards Program and Citizenship Awards Deadline is March 31, Nozomi Park Kiosk Describes Life for Japanese Internees and Their Love of Baseball, Huge crowds attend the 72nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade, Gila River Royalty says farewell to 2016-2017 term, Harlan Bohnee, farmer, community leader, passes away at 81, Gila Crossing Community School students hear presentation from Kaity's Way, GRIC will argue before AZ Supreme Court in ICWA case, Community Council election is May 2, candidates must declare by March 6, Gila River Police Department Inicdent Logs, AmeriCorps office opens at Hu Hu Kam Memorial, Ira H. HayesAmerican Legion Post 84 hosts banquet to honor Iwo Jima, Over 200 participate in Iwo Jima 8K & 2 Mile Walk, 120 Sacaton Middle School students graduate from G.R.E.A.T. Thomas Lucero, Jr., of Safford, quietly passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at the age of 80. Mr. Lewis was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 15, 1940. He was a true Warrior who fought tirelessly for the rights of his own people, as well as for Native Americans throughout the Country. and G.R.E.A.T. Zinke, Student intern joins GRIN for summer employment, Gila Crossing students get day of science at Camp Amazon STEM Program, Tribal Education holds Graduation Recognition Banquet for GRIC grads, Over 200 get active for annual Summer Youth Fitness Fun Day, Gov. At approximately 3 p.m. on Jan. 12, the skeletal remains of a 15- to 20-year-old male were found in an irrigation canal along Elliot Road on the Gila River Indian Community near Laveen, the Gila River Police Department said on Facebook. He was the first Gila River tribal member to ever serve as his own Tribes General Counsel. Mr. Lewis’ legal career was marked by many "firsts," and by many outstanding achievements. Wake services are being held Friday, April 20, 2018, in Sacaton, from 6-10pm, with Traditional singing from 10pm-12am, at the Sacaton Boys and Girls Club, on the Gila River Indian Reservation. catfish, Nutrition Coalition hosts wellness gathering, Former member of Post 84 will have a monument in his honor at Memorial Park, Miss Gila River greets Pony Express riders as they promote Gilbert Rodeo Days, Gov. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1983-Current, Apache Junction: Apache Junction News. She was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Reverend Roe Blaine Lewis and Sarah ("Sally") Simms Lewis, and a brother, the late Robert Roe Lewis. Visit www.mygilariver.com the Community's online resource for GRIC related information. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1997-Current, Apache Junction: Apache Sentinel. He was a true Warrior who fought tirelessly for the rights of his own people, as well as for Native Americans throughout the Country. (Florence, Pinal County, Arizona Territory) (from Aug. 6, 1881 to Dec. 27, 1890) Chronicling America, Florence Arizona Weekly Enterprise(1881-1890) Newspaper Archive, Florence Reminder and Blade Tribune 1988-1988 Eloy Santa Cruz Library, Florence Tribune 1892-1901 Arizona Memory Project, Florence Tribune 1892-1901 Newspapers.com, Florence Tribune(1892-1901) Newspaper Archive, Florence tribune (Florence, Ariz) (from Aug. 25, 1892 to Dec. 28, 1901) MyHeritage, Florence tribune 08/25/1892 to 12/28/1901 Genealogy Bank, The Desert Press 1933-1934 Arizona Memory Project, The Florence tribune. He was the first Gila River tribal member to ever serve as his own Tribe’s General Counsel. The Relocation Center opened on July 10, 1942 and closed on November 10, 1945. LDSGenealogy.com is privately owned and is not an official site of FamilySearch International or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Hobbs, TED College Visits Inspire Next Generation GRIC Scholars, AOPPYC Community Clean Up Efforts Continue, TRW & BPSC Partner to Keep Children Active During Winter Break, Families Learn New Steps at Christmas Dance Party, More than 850 Families Get Special Deliveries for Christmas, Phoenix Suns Recognize GRIC at ORIGINATIV Game, Community Bike Ride Honors Water Rights Day, MVP Drew Powell Joins Flag Football Clinic, Gov. GRIC Elderly Services Information: 55 years old and older? View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Kermit Ray GarrettDecember 10, 1943 - February 27, 2023Kermit Ray Garrett, 79, of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 202 Tammy Sixkiller, a member of Gila River Indian Community, passed away May 28, 2017. PHOENIX (AP) - A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in the killing of another man on the Gila River Indian Community. brings together stakeholders at Education Summit, Elders and Vietnam Vets Celebrated at Elder Day. (Florence, Ariz.) 1970-1971, Florence: Sand Storm. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1929-Current, Casa Grande: Casa Grande Times. By MARK KENNEDY Associated Press. An 18-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years for the brutal murder of a woman on the Gila River Reservation in Arizona. Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information for your ancestors. Alice Brittingham StephensSeptember 22, 1961 - March 2, 2023Alice Brittingham Stephens, 61, entered into her heavenly home on March 2, 2023. ac valhalla asgard choices thor tyr or freyja, 25 Febbraio 2023 , 25 Febbraio 2023 With over three million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains and range land. Only three years after being appointed as General Counsel to his Tribe, Rod successfully argued the case of Central Machinery vs. Arizona Tax Commission before the United States Supreme Court, which challenged the States taxation of tribal business transactions on the reservation. Thelma "Tammy" Sixkiller. In 2009, TNC added 40 acres of important riverside habitat to the Gila River Preserve. The skeletal remains of an unidentified young man were found near Laveen on Jan. 12, and Gila River police are asking for the public's help identifying him. Stephen Roe Lewis Addresses Arizonas American Indian History of Education, Native Health introduces new medical and behavioral health facility, Gila River Indian Community celebrates the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to deny certiorari in the Carter v. Sweeney Indian Child Welfare Act attack, Gila Crossing Community School Celebrates 8th Grade Promotion in Big Way, Sacaton Middle School presents the class of 2019 at eighth grade promotion, Gila River Skate Parks, Leading Example for Future Skate Parks, Gov.