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Gila Bend (/ˌhiːlə ˈbɛnd/; O'odham: Hila Wi:n), founded in 1872, is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The town is named for an approximately 90-degree bend in the Gila River, which is close to but not precisely at the community's current location. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town is 1,922.Just outside the town is the San Lucy district (O'odham: Weco Cekṣanĭ) of the Tohono O'odham Nation, with a tiny settlement, San Lucy (O'odham: Si:l Mek) bordering the town itself.

Gila Bend Obituaries

It was reported by The Herald on June 9th, 2016 that Linda G Wangelin passed on in Stanwood, Washington.  Wangelin was 61 years old and was born in Gila Bend, AZ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Linda G's life.

It was reported by Arizona Republic on August 16th, 2013 that Manuel P Mascarenas died in Gila Bend, Arizona.  Mascarenas was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Manuel P's life.

It was noted by Modesto Bee on March 8th, 2013 that Concha "Connie" Jauregui (Federico) perished in Modesto, California.  Ms. Jauregui was 91 years old and was born in Gila Bend, AZ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Concha "Connie"'s life.

It was written by The Daily Oklahoman on February 14th, 2013 that Joseph Robert Jr Kennedy perished in Moore, Oklahoma.  Kennedy was 75 years old and was born in Gila Bend, AZ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joseph Robert Jr's life.

It was disclosed by Arizona Republic on March 30th, 2012 that Rita Kaye Lauderdale died in Gila Bend, Arizona.  Lauderdale was 62 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rita Kaye's life.

It was reported on May 13th, 2011 that Hector Clark perished in Gila Bend, Arizona.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Hector's life.

It was reported on May 13th, 2011 that Eduardo Jr Rojas passed away in Gila Bend, Arizona.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eduardo Jr's life.

History

Gila Bend (O'odham language Hila Wi:n), founded in 1872, is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona County, Arizona, United States. The town is named for an approximately 90 degree bend in the Gila River, which is close to but not precisely at the community's current location. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 2,055. . . . .

The official website for the city of Gila Bend is https://www.gilabendaz.org/.