All obituaries are from The Arizona Republic unless otherwise indicated.

YANEZ, Edwardo, R., Jr.

Edwardo R. Yanez, Jr., 24, of Ajo, a truck driver, died Friday, April 1, 1977, at the New Cornetta Hospital. Mr. Yanez was born in Ajo. Surviving are his wife, Joan, daughters, Melissa and Melanie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Baker; three brothers and a sister; and a grandfather. Musgrave Mortuary made funeral arrangements. Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

YATES, Will Henry

Will Henry Yates, 87, of Youngtown, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977. He was a retired self-employed farmer and carpenter who was a member of the Community Church here and The Shrine. Survived by his wife, Coral; children, Lorraine Jorgenson, Ronald and Billy. Services in Garretson, S.D. Lundberg Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C-5.

YOUNG, Blanche Lillian

Blanche Lillian Young, 77, of Glendale, moved here 20 years ago and died Wednesday, March 30, 1977. Survived by children, Joann Leiby, Harold and Maj. Raymond J. YOUNG; 3 brothers; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

YOUNG, Colleen Annette

Colleen Annette Young, 13, died Monday, April 24, 1978, from a horse-auto accident Friday. Colleen was a Black Mountain Junior High student and resided in Cave Creek. She was a member of Our Lady of Joy Church. Parents, David and Anna Young; two sisters and a brother. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978