She was one of 10 cherished children. A Committal Service will take place at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85024. P.O. Gila River Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder Mr. Lewis’ legal career was marked by many "firsts," and by many outstanding achievements. Lewis signs agreement with U.S. He is survived by his wife, Willardene Pratt Lewis, of Sacaton, a son, Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, also of Sacaton, a son, John Blaine Lewis, and a daughter, Katherine Lewis, both of Phoenix, a brother, John R. Lewis, of Scottsdale, and seven grandchildren. She married Glenn S. Smith . She was 81 years old. (Eloy, Ariz.) 1967-Current, Eloy: Enterprise. GRIN Articles Gila River Indian Community - gricnews.org Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-An went to Office of the President as the representative of Hsinchu Ci. 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Box 459 | Sacaton, AZ 85247 Rodney Blaine ("Rod") Lewis, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, and a ground-breaking attorney and brilliant advocate for the rights of Native Americans, has passed away. TED Culture & Language Program concludes sewing class, Yes to Life! (Florence, Ariz.) 1956-1970, Florence: Florence Tribune. The top local source for news and information, P.O. Program brings families closer together with education, The Community mourns the passing of Legal Icon and Tribal Leader Rodney B. 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He has been recognized widely by the legal community for excellence in his field, as well as for his dedication, integrity and commitment to public service. Arizona Cardinals Donate Funding to Gila River Fire Dept. | Terms Latest Obituaries | wmicentral.com - White Mountain Independent He has been recognized on the floor of the United States Senate for his outstanding public service in the field of law. Antone Highlights GRHC and GRIC at Tribal Health Symposium, Linda Paloma Soto Presented as Assistant Administrator for Caring House, GRIC Veterans Attend NMAI Memorial Dedication, Billy Mills Visits Skyline Gila River High School. Mr. Lewis continued working diligently to defend the rights of his people, and after 30 years, he negotiated the largest water rights settlement in history for the Gila River Indian Community - the Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 2004. 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Rod opened the first legal services office on the Gila River Indian Reservation and represented tribal members all across the reservation for several years. Obituary Notices | GilaValleyCentral.Net He was the first member of an American Indian tribe to pass the bar in the State of Arizona. recognizes GRIC high school and college grads, JOM Advisors host farewell breakfast for Coolidge seniors and CAP students, In loving memory of Yvonne Jose (1984-2015), NARD brings traditional dance, music, and culture to Chase Field, Special veterans brunch held at Wild Horse Pass, Gila River Indian News summer intern introduction, Ira H. 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Bill, Rod attended UCLA School of Law and received his law degree in 1972. Man found floating in Gila River with gunshot to head apparently was After several months of declining health, Evans died peacefully with his children , Senator Kelly welcomes commerces first steps to implement his CHIPS law, Book sale to help build new Pima Public Library, Alleged drunk driver tussles with an off-duty cop on road, Safford Police assist wandering child before winter storm. All rights reserved. brings together stakeholders at Education Summit, Elders and Vietnam Vets Celebrated at Elder Day. Gila River Indian Community Gila Co-Op News, 1943 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers . The shooting happened near Interstate 10 and Casa Blanca Road. 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. He was a life-long loyal Phoenix Suns fan. Danville and Rockingham County Obituaries - Legacy.com President Tsai Ing-Wen was meeting the winner representatives of "2022 Yuan Ye Awards.". Sacaton Gang Member Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for First Degree 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. Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY - Four undocumented aliens were apprehended after a police pursuit on Feb. 19, however, an alleged smuggler got away. Families Learn New Steps at Christmas Dance Party. District Judge Neil V. Wake on Tuesday sentenced . A viewingfor Thomas will be held on Sunday evening, Oct. 17, from 5 until 6 p.m. at the McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel, followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m.