Karlene Edith Moya Ochoa
Jun 27, 2025
Karlene Edith Moya Ochoa, 76, passed away, Friday, June 27, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona. She was born April 27, 1949 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of Ted Pena and Irene Baca.
Karlene was the center of her family. She was the perfect mom, nana, nani and wife. She always had a house full of family and friends for holidays, birthdays and...
William "Bill" Wayne Mayfield
Jun 25, 2025
William “Bill” Wayne Mayfield returned to his Heavenly Father Friday, June 25, 2025. He was born to Vernon Hess Mayfield and Melba Myrtle Sparks Mayfield on March 6, 1941 along with a twin sister, Betty. He was raised in Farmington and Kaysville Utah. For many years he made Eagar, Arizona his home.
A cowboy to the core. A farrier by trade,...
Ray Anthony Barraza
Jun 23, 2025
Ray Anthony Barraza, 51, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born June 27, 1973 in Springerville, the son of Joe G. Barraza and Julia A. Moya.
Ray was my husband, my best friend and the kind of dad every little girl deserves.While our hearts are heavy, we’re also full of love for the...
Perian Smith
Jun 22, 2025
Perian Smith, 65, passed away, Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born January 16, 1960, the daughter of Larry Dean Duncan and Barbara Lela Calloway. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Eli Smith.
Marian Castillo
Jun 18, 2025
Marian Castillo died unexpectedly from complications due to gallbladder removal surgery, Friday, June 18, 2025. She was only 86 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. Marian was born on October 12, 1938, in Aragon New Mexico.
Marian is survived and missed by her daughters, Bernice Thebeau and Pam Castillo-Rhodes, son, Jerry Castillo, 7 grandchildren,...
Jason Robert Pittman
Jun 12, 2025
Jason Robert Pittman, 48, of Eagar, Arizona, passed away, Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born February 8, 1977 in Mesa, Arizona and raised in Eagar, where he built a life grounded in family, service and hard work.
Jason served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1995-2001. He carried the values of duty, service and integrity with him...
Myrtle Lucille Heath Geisler
Jun 5, 2025
Myrtle Lucille Heath Geisler, 87, passed peacefully at home, Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born August 31, 1937 in Bernalillo, New Mexico, the daughter of Glen Ervin Heath and Florence Etta Hadley.
Myrtle was a loving wife to her husband of 70 ½ years, Henry Darrel Geisler, a strong mother to her 5 children, Bonnie Magdalene (Steve)...
Gary Dean Hegg
Jun 1, 2025
Gary Dean Hegg, 81, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in his beloved Pie Town, New Mexico. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 28, 1943, the son of Edward A. Hegg and Blanche G. Huser Hegg. Their home was across the road from a Boy Scout ranch and Gary said it was the best childhood imaginable.
Gary was an...
Anthony Sample
May 27, 2025
Anthony Sample, 71, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 12, 1953 in St. Johns, Arizona, the son of Demetrio Sample and Nellie Chavez.
Anthony is survived by his children, Anthony “Tony” Sample, Jr., Meranda Sample, Morgan Sample, siblings, Alfred (Cathy) Sample, Gladys Jaramillo, Robert Sample, Nora (Benny) Acosta, Ruben Garcia, Estella Sample, AnnaBelle (Eligio) Castillo,...
Daniel G. Falkner
May 27, 2025
Daniel G. Falkner, 63, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born July 6, 1961 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Gordon Arnold Falkner and Patricia Jane Holman.
Dan was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and uncle. His first love was Sheri, his 6 sons and 14 grandkids. His second love was music and he...
Steven Allen Melcher
May 25, 2025
Steven Allen Melcher, 42, passed away, Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Concho, Arizona. He was born January 22, 1983 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Steven Michael Melcher and Linda Joy Clendenning.
A letter to my brother: My brother had big dreams and an equally big heart. His loss cannot be expressed with words. The hurt is unfathomable.
During his short life...
Loyd Allen Lambert
May 25, 2025
Loyd Allen Lambert, 86, of Quemado, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born September 3, 1938 in Levelland, Texas, the son of Loyd Elbert Lambert and Anna Fae Haywood.
Loyd was a devoted family man whose strength, kindness and sense of humor left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was a proud father,...
Kathy McCray Reidhead
May 21, 2025
Kathy McCray Reidhead, 85, passed away, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born March 16, 1940 in St. Johns, Arizona, the daughter of Dexter Lee McCray and Euphemia Berry.
Kathy was a mom of 3 daughters, ShaeLynn, Shelly and Rhonda. She was the Postmaster in Nutrioso, Arizona for over 30 years. She loved her post office customers.
Kathy was...
Glenda Rowley Finch
May 11, 2025
Glenda Rowley Finch, 90, passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born October 18, 1934 in Prescott, Arizona, the daughter of Allen Rowley and Gladys Mavel Allen.
Glenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. She liked to be with her family especially outdoors camping, fishing, gardening and doing yard work. She...
Darren Duval Jaramillo
May 6, 2025
Darren Duval Jaramillo, 64, passed away, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona. He was born May 20, 1960 in Apache County, Arizona, the son of Frank and Mollie Castillo.
Darren had a huge, soft heart. He was a naturally gifted athlete and was good at everything he did. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and exceptional fly fisherman. He worked...
Savannah Noel Luera
May 3, 2025
Savannah Noel Luera, 18, passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2025 in St. Johns, Arizona. She was born December 16, 2006 in Show Low, Arizona.
Savannah grew up in St. Johns in the middle of a big, loud, loving family where siblings and cousins blurred together and family was everything. She was surrounded by people who knew her best, kept her grounded...
Laura Lu Hall Stradling
May 2, 2025
With a heart full of love and a spirit that touched many, Laura Lu Hall Stradling, 80, peacefully departed this life, Friday, May 2, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. Born on May 22, 1944 in McNary, Arizona to Theron M. Hall and Wanda S. Gibbons, Laura’s greatest love in life was her family, who were her greatest joy and pride.
Laura was...
Maria Del Carmen "Carmela" Castillo
Apr 19, 2025
Maria Del Carmen “Carmela” Castillo, 65, passed away, Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born October 10, 1959 in Ricardo Flores Magon, Mexico, the daughter of Jesus Jose Valenzuela and Carmen Au Delia Macias.
Carmela was the oldest of 10 children. She helped raise her brothers and sisters. Since an early age she worked to help her family.
On...
Billye Joy Andrews
Apr 16, 2025
Billye Joy Andrews peacefully left her sweet little house to go home to Jesus, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Billye was born in Breckenridge, Texas on March 2, 1931 to Clarence Dalton Andrews and Lula Marie Guillory and was the oldest of four children. Her two sisters, Dolores and Joyce followed in quick succession and their brother Clarence was born when...
Michael Wayne Evans
Apr 14, 2025
Michael Wayne Evans, 66, passed away, Monday, April 14, 2025 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born January 11, 1959 in Elyria, Ohio, the son of Gary Eugene Evans and Esther Louise Hardy.
Michael served his country in the United States Army. He was retired from the Arizona Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer.
He is survived by his brother, Donald E....
