Claire Celeste Hicks
Apr 22, 2026
Claire Celeste Hicks, 60, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born April 5, 1966 and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion and quiet strength.
Claire graduated from St. Johns High School and moved to Utah where she began working for Novell. A few years later she returned to Arizona and began her long career...
Jim Lee Hauser
Apr 21, 2026
Jimmy “Jim” Lee Hauser, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born October 22, 1936 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Lester “Speck” Wayne Hauser and Eva “Sue” Mae Eurom.
Jim’s entire family line were farmers in scattered areas in Iowa. His family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1951. He graduated from Scottsdale High School...
Billie Verlene Baca
Apr 19, 2026
Billie Verlene Baca, 60, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born May 2, 1965 in Belen, New Mexico, the daughter of Billy J. Armstrong and Bonnie Louise Brown.
Verlene loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved getting out in the mountains and picking berries and pinon. She was a cosmetologist for over 30...
Edward Dean Long
Apr 19, 2026
Edward Dean Long, 52, passed away suddenly, Sunday, April 19, 2026, leaving his family and friends heartbroken and deeply saddened by his unexpected loss. He was born June 28, 1973 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Robert Eldon Long and Carla Starr Talley. He was a loving husband, devoted father, proud pappy and a true friend to many.
Edward is...
Lynn Ray Garlow
Apr 18, 2026
Lynn Ray Garlow 04/21/1953-04/18/2026. Born in Ukiah, California and landed in Eagar, Arizona to help her father out. Lynn was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma. Preceded in death by father, Frelon, mother, Doris Marshall and brother, Jerry Parker. Surviving by sister, Sharlott Alcorta, husband, Tom Garlow, son, Rayburn Garlow and his wife, Rebecca, grandchildren, Antonio, Eric,...
Gayle Roxanne Schulz Holly
Apr 15, 2026
Gayle Roxanne Schulz Holly, 68, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born June 18, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Bradford Lee Schulz and Dannie Lee Shipman.
Gayle is survived by her husband, Fritz Lee Holly, Eagar; son, Brad Arambel, Wellsville, Utah; daughter, Madison Schulz, Corpus Christi, Texas; and mother, Dannie Schulz.
She was preceded in...
Kenneth Richard Hall, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Kenneth Richard Hall, Jr., 48, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 in Snowflake, Arizona. He was born June 19, 1977 in Show Low, Arizona, the son of Kenneth Richard Hall, Sr. and Peggy Swindle.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagar Stake Center.
Joan "Joani" Ellen Burgess
Apr 8, 2026
Joan “Joani” Ellen Burgess, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Springerville, Arizona. She was born October 3, 1942 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Gordon Lanzo Burgess and Stella Maslovar.
Joani was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Kathy Burgess, children, Richard Martinez, Dori Parcell, Marc Martinez and grandson, Justin Martinez.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Kip...
Kathleen Crosby Ping
Apr 8, 2026
Kathleen Crosby Ping, 76, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Eagar, Arizona. Born on October 1, 1949 in Panguitch, Utah, to Arthur Glen Crosby and Beverly Roe Crosby, Kathy was a woman defined by her kindness, gentle spirit and unwavering faith.
A devoted educator, Kathy spent her career shaping young minds and nurturing hearts in Thoreau, New Mexico. Whether...
Pauline June Padilla Merrill
Apr 4, 2026
Pauline June Padilla Merrill, 63, passed away, Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Greer, Arizona. She was born April 25, 1962 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of Alfred Matas Padilla and Theresa Orona.
Pauline enjoyed hiking and horseback riding. She loved spending time with her grandchildren; especially watching their baseball games. Pauline was the owner of Rendezvous Diner in Greer for 20...
Mildred Frances Collett
Mar 15, 2026
Mildred Frances Collett, 90, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born January 5, 1936 in El Cajon, California, the daughter of Alfred L. Harris and Margaret F. Donovan.
Mildred is survived by her sons, Cody Waits, Kingman; Todd Waits, Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Jeannie Moss, Redwing, Michigan; brothers, Raymond Harris, Tim Harris, Howard Harris, Jack Harris, Leon...
Marjorie Lois Kvitkovich
Mar 12, 2026
Marjorie Lois Kvitkovich, 68, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home in St. Johns, Arizona. She was born March 10, 1954 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Harold Milton Cochran and Lois Edna Wilson.
Margie was the definition of a saint; kind, patient and selfless. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and Catholic. She loved life to...
Daniel Eugene Estes
Mar 11, 2026
Daniel Eugene Estes passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at age 83. He was born March 29, 1942 in Morenci, Arizona, the son of Effie Cleveland and John Elzy Estes.
Dan was a big-hearted, hard-working man who loved his family, all things mechanical and his mountain home. He was a certified diesel mechanic and the sound of a well running engine...
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,...
