Community prayer service to be held for Yuma baby found in garbage can

Published May 20, 2025 3:24 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A prayer service will be held for the baby found in a garbage can in Yuma.

Baby Sonny was found by an employee at a Best Western garbage can in the morning of May 1.

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls announced there will be a Community Prayer Service on Thursday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church (1815 S. 8th Avenue).

The service will be to express a celebration of life.

All faiths are welcome.

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