Nov 2, 2021

Susie Tafoya, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Phoenix. She was born December 14, 1930 in Reserve, daughter of Santiago Romero and Maria Romero.

Susie loved crafting, working in the garden and caring for her birds. She loved her dogs, Ladybug, Zoe and Boujje; who brought her comfort in the end. Most of all, she loved spending time...

Nov 2, 2021

Gilbert Ulibarri Pena, 94, of St. Johns, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Springerville. He was born June 23, 1927 in St. Johns, the son of Manuel Ortiz Pena and Benina Ulibarri.

Gilbert was a devoted husband, father and friend. He was a WWII Veteran with the 7th and 13th Air Force Military Police from November 1945 to March...

Oct 31, 2021

Aurora Yvonne Hackbarth Mathews, 72, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Springerville. She was born January 2, 1949 in El Cajon, California, the daughter of James W. Hackbarth and Aurora Yvonne Sanchez.

Aurora was an artist. After completing her career in title insurance, she devoted her time to beadwork, sewing, dolls and art. Her work has been published in...

Oct 29, 2021

“Nita” Ruth Carnita Adams Brandner, 91, of New Albany, Ohio and Eagar, Arizona, went to her eternal home Friday, October 29, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born to Vernon S. Adams and Annie Illa Grimes on January 21, 1930 in Old Hickory, Tennessee and grew up in the area of Lebanon, Tennessee.

A homemaker, retired teacher and advocate...

Oct 26, 2021

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Jimmy Everett Hibbetts went to be with our Lord and Savior. He lost a painful battle with cancer. He is loved and will be missed by his family.

Jim was born July 17, 1940 in Tucson, the son of Henry Everett Hibbetts and Bessie Anita Schultz. He graduated from Arizona State College in 1962 and...

Oct 21, 2021

Lucy Hill, 90, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Show Low. She was born March 17, 1931 in McNary, the daughter of Abran Hill and Lorenza Najar.

From a young age, Lucy always had a motherly instinct. She was the second oldest out of seven children and had a love for each of her siblings that she held dear...

Oct 16, 2021

Tara Lynn Haws, 56, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Eagar. She was born December 30, 1964 at Lajes Field Air Force Base, Azores, Portugal, the daughter of James Howard Mahaffey and Clara Lou Gay.

Tara would do anything for her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved cooking, quilting, and Ham Radio; Monday night Net Control, KI7KLJ (General Class)....

Oct 15, 2021

Oct 13, 2021

Elias Pino Aragon, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Springerville. He was born in Red Hill, New Mexico the son of Eusebio Serna and Felisita Pino Aragon. The family moved to Springerville in 1950 to attend school.

In 1962 he joined the United States Navy where he served on the USS Midway during the Vietnam War until 1966.

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Oct 8, 2021

Sharon Eileen Anthony, 74, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 in Show Low. She was born July 17, 1947 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Donald Irvin Warner and Twyla Christene Hazlip.

 

Oct 7, 2021

Luther Preston Sloane, 77, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Springerville. He was born January 24, 1944 in Colllinsville, Alabama the son of Osborne Alfred Sloan and Mary Willie Mae Cagle.

Luther was a carpenter. He is survived by his son, David Sloane, Eagar; grandsons, Kian Sloane, Kayden Sloane, brother, George Sloane, sisters, Lois Calkins and Mary Gerdenics.

He...

Oct 4, 2021

Justin Frank Lee, 55, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 in Mesa. He was born December 7, 1965 in Show Low, the son of James Delbert Lee and Margaret Whiting.

Justin was a loving husband, father and friend. Even though his life was cut too short, he lived a great life.

Justin met the love of his life, Cindy Montierth...

Oct 2, 2021

Joan Ann Solie, 81, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Show Low. She was born April 1, 1940 in Polk Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore Tardiff and Elizabeth Fladeland.

Joan is survived by her son, David Solie, Vernon; daughters, Vicky Solie, Vernon; Suzette Torres, Glendale; sister, Rosemary Schmitt, Onalaska, Wisconsin, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Oct 1, 2021

Ernest Eugene “Gene” Brady of Casa Grande passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 in a place he loved dearly; the White Mountains of Arizona. Gene was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma to James Franklin and Flossie Marie Cox Brady.

The Brady Family moved to Arizona in the 40’s and began cotton farming. Gene farmed alongside his dad and his brother James...

Sep 30, 2021

Enid Jepson Wiltbank, 72, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Chandler. She was born December 22, 1948 in Springerville, the daughter of Clarence Olson Jepson and Velma Lee.

Enid grew up in Alpine, later moving to Las Vegas upon graduating from Round Valley High School. She had the opportunity to live in a few other places; Florida and the...

Sep 27, 2021

Carl Andrew Whiting, 71, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Springerville. He was born May 10, 1950 in Springerville, the son of Elmer Wood Whiting and Rosalind Rothlisberger.

Carl lived in Eagar his whole life and attended Round Valley Schools. In high school he participated in and excelled in sports; football, basketball, wrestling and track. He still holds the...

Sep 23, 2021

Marilyn Elizabeth Davis, 85, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Eagar. She was born December 11, 1935 in Mesa, the daughter of Marion B. Lund and Agnes MacDonald.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Scot Hale, Alpine; daughters, Karley Young, Gooding, Idaho; Christie Phillips, Prescott; Slylvia Hooper, Farmington, New Mexico; Elizabeth Walker, Eagar; Donna Stock, Show Low; 16 grandchildren...

Sep 21, 2021

Jason Thomas Cribbs, 50, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Springerville. He was born March 4, 1971 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. His parents are Eldon Cribbs and Judith Hendricks.

Jason was proud of his loving children and grandchildren. He was a carpenter, home builder and enjoyed teaching the grandchildren to swim, how to rebuild furniture and...

Sep 21, 2021

Richard Daniel Tapia was born November 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. The son of Manuel Tapia and Helen Saiz, he was one of twelve siblings.

He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Ricky, as most people called him, was a caring and giving person. If he saw anyone in need, he would give them his last dime.

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Sep 13, 2021

Mollie Floyce Sloan, 87, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 in Mesa. She was born April 28, 1934 in Eagar, the daughter of William Emer Ashcroft and Eva Willamina Hall.

Floyce was known for her wit, humor, friendship and service. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education from Arizona State University in 1956 and a Master’s degree in counseling...