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...

Sep 12, 2021

On September 12, 2021 at age 96, Jack Vinson Gibbons, Sr. passed from this life to a joyful reunion with Della Davis Gibbons to whom he was wed for more than seventy years. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and of service, with the connections he nurtured in this life remaining unchanged in the next.

Born in Flagstaff, Arizona,...

Sep 10, 2021

John Morgan Hunt was born September 21, 1959 and passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. His death was unexpected. A family member checked on him at home and found him deceased.

When John was a young child his Father gave him a wrench, nuts, bolts and washers that would keep him busy for hours. When he finished St. Johns...

Sep 10, 2021

Rafael Villanueva Salce, Jr., 76, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home in Springerville. He was born November 13, 1944 in Santa Rita, New Mexico the son of Rafael G. Salce, Sr. and Francisca Villanueva.

Ralph and Mary have been married for 56 years. He spent most of his career as an electrical lineman and served in the...

Sep 10, 2021

Nedra Fern Brown LeSueur, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who love her, Friday, September 10, 2021 in Mesa. She was born March 4, 1935 in Eagar, the daughter of Ether Barney Brown and Elva Marie Lorntzen.

Nedra loved her family and was a great friend to everyone. She loved her Savior and was an active member of The...

Sep 3, 2021

Harvey Jay Platt was truly a giant amongst men (though he never quite reached 5’9’’).  Born in Phoenix, to Harvey and Merle Platt on December 29, 1950, Jay spent most of his life in St. Johns, Arizona.

Involved in the family ranching business from the time he was a young boy, Jay and his younger siblings, Valerie, Richard and Marc...

Aug 29, 2021

Patrick Henry Leyba, 44, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Phoenix. He was born July 17, 1977 in Show Low, the son of Louis B. Leyba and Andreita Sandra Romero.

Patrick was a fire fighter and a heavy equipment operator.

Patrick is survived by his daughters, Kaylee Leyba, Celina Leyba, Elyse Leyba, mother, Andreita Sandra Leyba, sisters, Rendy Leyba,...

Aug 27, 2021

Cary Lynn Price, 68, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 in Springerville. She was born December 16, 1952 in Ringgold, Georgia, the daughter of Frank William Samples and Phyllis Jean Smith.