Alan Virgil LeSueur
Mar 4, 2026
Alan Virgil LeSueur, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born February 21, 1948 in Springerville, Arizona, the son of Virgil Von LeSueur and Betty Jo Coleman.
Alan is survived by his sons, Lane (Lee) LeSueur, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Matthew LeSueur, Phoenix; Von LeSueur, Phoenix; daughter, Dani LeSueur, Mesa; brother, Don (Debbie) LeSueur, sisters, Jolene (Eldon)...
Stanley Ballejos
Mar 3, 2026
Stanley Ballejos, 62, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born October 8, 1963 in St. Johns, Arizona, the son of Longinio Herrera Ballejos and Armira Chavez. Stanley was born and raised in St. Johns where he developed the strong values of faith, hard work and loyalty that guided him the rest of his life.
After graduating...
Enid Irene Lang
Feb 27, 2026
Enid Irene Lang left this earthly realm and transitioned to heaven, Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born August 4, 1944 to Esther Rhea and Lloyd Smith in Silver City, New Mexico.
She is survived by her devoted husband, John Lang, daughters, Leslie Rhea Keene, Lakeside; Lois Eileen (Michael) Trenholm, La Jara, Colorado; granddaughters, Cydnee (David) Wardle, Florida; Nichole Stilwell, Texas;...
William Davis "Dave" Williams
Feb 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Davis “Dave” Williams, who was born September 29, 1937 in Springerville, Arizona and departed this life Thursday, February 19, 2026. Dave left an indelible legacy of kindness, dedication and love, touching the hearts of all who knew him.
Dave was the son of William “Bill” Milton Williams and Sara...
Tamera Moses Maldonado
Feb 11, 2026
Tamara “T” Moses Maldonado, 75, passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home in Eagar, Arizona. She was born June 22, 1950 in Richmond, California, the daughter of Bud Maldonado and Dorothy Mathis.
Tamera is survived by her husband, James Maldonado, Eagar; sons, Ronnie Rea Maldonado, James Paul Maldonado, daughter, Tami Lee, Harrison, New York; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and...
Carlton Glen Snyder
Feb 10, 2026
Carlton Glen Snyder, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born December 30, 1953 in Reserve, New Mexico, the son of George Vain Snyder and Lillie Mae Fuentes.
Carlton is survived by his wife, Melanie Snyder, Litchfield Park; sons, Marc Snyder, Litchfield Park; Brant Snyder, Bremerton, Washington; daughters, Carla Engstrom, Plainfield, Indiana; Mechelle Bierman, Litchfield...
Tamara Louise Osborne
Feb 4, 2026
Tamara Louise Osborn, 65, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home in Eagar, Arizona. She was born November 11, 1960 in Glendale, Arizona, the daughter of John Osborn and Beverly Reinhart.
Tamara was a center manager for Northern Pioneer College.
She is survived by her spouse, Jan Fredrick Sayre, sons, Ry Gregory Sayre, Michael Faust Sayre, William Donavon Sayre, brother,...
Jerry Louise Estrada
Feb 1, 2026
Jerry Louise Estrada, 85, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born August 13, 1940 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the daughter of Charles Lewis Fortune and Olive Gallagher Fortune.
Louise is survived by her children: Danita Charlanne Estrada, Russell Glen Estrada, Kenneth Patrick (Kelley) Estrada; grandchildren, Michael Patrick, Sarah Leann, Emily Marie, Joshua Russell, Danielle Suzanne, Austin...
Charles Dale Bond
Jan 29, 2026
Charles Dale Bond, 93, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born April 2, 1932 in Ramah, New Mexico, the son of James Bond and Nancy Clawson.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Vonda (Gary) Cook, son, Clayton (Beth) Bond and daughter-in-law, Maureen Hamm.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Bond, son, Craig Bond,...
Roderick "Rod" Joseph Denault
Jan 29, 2026
Roderick “Rod” Joseph Denault, 69, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born October 20, 1956 in Altona, Manitoba, Canada, the son of Joseph Henry Denault and Leona Goulet.
Rod was a proud husband, dad, grandpa, brother, Marine, insulator and friend. He was known for never meeting a stranger, being able to talk to anyone and always...
Diane Elise Bryce Patterson
Jan 18, 2026
Diane Elise Bryce Patterson passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home in St. Johns Arizona at age 92. She was born April 23, 1933 in Bryce, Arizona, the daughter of Melba Ellis Claridge and David Andrew “Andy” Bryce and had seven brothers.
Diane was an accomplished pianist and homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was...
Cora Mary Lee
Jan 11, 2026
Cora Mary Lee, 88, passed away, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Springerville, Arizona. She was born December 9, 1937 in El Rito, New Mexico, the daughter of Frank Gonzales and Clarita Ortiz.
Cora was very well known in the community of Round Valley; between her years working as a school bus driver and her many years spent after...
George Alma Waite
Dec 29, 2025
George Alma Waite, 88, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in Tucson Arizona. George was the first child born to Ida Fay Davis and Joy William Waite. He arrived on June 6, 1937 in St. Johns, Arizona.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Erma, his sister, Janice, his parents and his grandson, David.
As a child, he enjoyed the outdoors...
John Francis McConnell, III
Dec 20, 2025
John Francis McConnell, III, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born February 27, 1953 in Syracuse, New York, the son of John Francis McConnell, Jr. and Audrey Jeanne Bain.
John was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping and looking for treasures. He was an artist who spent most of his years...
Michelle Renee Pence
Dec 15, 2025
Michelle Renee Pence, 55, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born January 17, 1970 in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of John William Pence and Judith Dee Burdick.
Michelle worked as a caregiver, loving those she cared for.
Michelle is survived by her children, Justin Uttecht, Kyle Uttecht, Kayla (Brent) Gillespie, partner, Robert Byers, brother, Michael...
Karla Kay Conant
Dec 1, 2025
Karla Kay Conant, 83, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. She was born August 12, 1942 in St. Johns, the daughter of Meryl Ray Gillespie and Marvine Greer.
She is survived by her children, Lisa (John) Poe, Pat Boone, Kesslie Wilson, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Patrick Timothy Poe
Dec 1, 2025
Patrick Timothy Poe, 73, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born October 6, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leonard Allen Poe and Alma Deane Derby.
Pat was a man of God, who loves the Lord. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, canoe and 4-wheel with his kids and grandkids....
Donald Duanne Riley, Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Donald Duanne Riley, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born February 18, 1949 in Porterville, California, the son of Felix Damon Riley and Cora Beatrice Johnson.
Donald is survived by his wife Belle Riley, St. Johns; sons, Don (Tami) Riley, Jr., St. Johns; James (Beth) Riley, Anaheim, California; Patrick Riley, St. Johns; brother,...
John Robert Smith
Nov 28, 2025
John Robert Smith, 78, completed his mission on earth, Friday, November 28, 2025, returning to heaven, there to be “in the arms of the Lord,” safe and loved; “oh happy day” for him. He was born June 8, 1947 in London, England to Robert James Smith and Vera May Hurford Smith.
It was in England that he gained his love for...
Judy Marie Wiltbank
Nov 23, 2025
Judy Marie Wiltbank, 77, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Springerville, Arizona. She was born November 18, 1948 in Eagar, Arizona, the daughter of Lester Lorenzo Wiltbank and LaVern Marie LeSueur. Judy was a member of the Springerville Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Judy spent many years working for the United States Forest Service followed...
