Marlo Kenneth Donn, Sr.
Jun 19, 2021
On Sunday, June 19, 2021, Marlo Kenneth Donn, Sr., of St. Johns, passed away at age 78 due to complications of C.O.P.D. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Marlo W. and Mariam Graham Donn.
Marlo was a Purple Heart/Bronze Star recipient from the Vietnam War. As a helicopter chief, he was a member of the 135th Assault Helio Co....
John "Tooter" Vincent Lewis
Jun 19, 2021
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, John “Tooter” Lewis, succumbed to his long-fought battle with heart disease.
“Tooter” lives on forever in the hearts of his wife of 35 years, Geraldine Lewis, St. Johns; sons, Michael (Holly) Lewis, Phoenix; Chris (Shirley) Lewis, St. Johns; and Clifton (Terriann) King, Surprise; daughter, Kendra (Clifton) Lewis, Phoenix; mother, JoNell Barnes, brother, Terry Lewis, sisters,...
Vernon F Laney
Jun 18, 2021
Vernon F Laney, 91, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 in Eagar. He was born February 25, 1930 in Luna, New Mexico, the son of Franklin Searce Laney and Erma Bloomfield.
Vernon served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952 and later retired from the United States Forest Service after 30 years.
Vernon is survived by his daughter,...
Jule Weston Butler
Jun 9, 2021
Jule Weston Butler, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on April 4, 1933 in Greer. He was preceded in death by parents, Julius “Uley” Butler and Alva Hamblin Butler.
Weston was raised in Greer and Eagar. He went into the Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. After...
Annie Benta
Jun 2, 2021
Annie Benta passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Payson. She was born in Springerville, November 29, 1930 to Lorenzo and Christina Jaramillo Hill.
Annie was a lifelong resident of Springerville and had numerous family and friends in the community. Springerville was truly her home. She loved her children and grandchildren equally and was always there for them. ...
Margie C Hope Waters
May 24, 2021
Margie C. Hope Waters passed away peacefully, Monday, May 24, 2021 at home in St. Johns, after a 9 month battle with lymphoma.
Margie was born and raised in Idaho and was an Idaho girl at heart even though she lived in Arizona for 40 years. She grew up on a farm in Darlington, Idaho where she enjoyed taking care...
Marcelino Diez
May 23, 2021
With profound sadness we announce, Sunday, May 23, 2021, Marcelino Diez hung up his hat for the last time. From professional cycling to military member to the rancher we know and love today, Marcelino has lived an incredible life.
Born in Spain he immigrated to the United States in 1972 on a work visa, started his ranch in 1990 and...
Chase Derwent Fuentes
May 11, 2021
Chase Derwent Fuentes, 36, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home in Pinetop. He was born March 25, 1985 in Show Low, the son of Charles Hugh Fuentes and Marla Kay Rogers.
Chase is survived by his sons, Clive, Atlas, Lex, mother and father and siblings, Ticia (Shane) Anderson, Callie (Jeff) Trampleasure, Heath (Brecca) Fuentes, Truett Fuentes, Kindra...
Carl Richard Boblitz, II
May 11, 2021
Carl Richard Boblitz, II, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in St. Johns. He was born May 28, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carl Richard Boblitz, Sr. and Rosetta Price.
Carl was a cook at the Safire restaurant and loved to cook, but did not cook at home; it was TV dinners. He loved to fly kites...
Mary Ann Archibeque
May 7, 2021
Mary Ann Archibeque, a resident of Springerville, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 82 in Mesa. Mary Ann was born May 2, 1939 in Quemado, New Mexico to parents Teodoro and Gertruditas Padilla.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her former husband, Hilario Archibeque as well as four brothers and two sisters.
She is survived...
Steven Alex Marino
May 7, 2021
Steven Alex Marino, 62, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home in St. Johns. He was born July 24, 1958 in St. Johns, the son of Elizardo Jose Marino and Anita Leyba.
Alex loved motorcycles and going for a ride. He knew and loved a lot of people in St. Johns.
He is survived by his brother, Michael...
Karen Grace Bradburn
May 6, 2021
Karen Grace Bradburn, 79, of St. Johns, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, where she was greeted with open arms by God and her loved ones.
Karen was born on November 16, 1941 in El Monte, California to George and Grace Allen Echols. She was one of 10 children.
Karen married Donald Bradburn on January 14, 1961. They lived in...
Father Robert Burton Badger
May 5, 2021
Father Robert Burton Badger, 47, passed away unexpectedly in his parish home in Flora Vista, New Mexico on 5 May 2021, where he was serving as Pastoral Administrator at St. Joseph Parish in Aztec and Holy Trinity Parish in Flora Vista.
Fr. Badger was born 10 July 1973 in Safford, Arizona to Robert Burton Badger Sr. and Elynn Peterson...
Lorelei Wilkins Estrada
May 2, 2021
Lorelei Wilkins Estrada, 57, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Mesa. She was born November 4, 1963 in Springerville, the daughter of Gerald Hern Wilkins and Alice Louise Hatch.
Lorelei is survived by her children, Matthew Estrada, Brian Estrada, Natalie Estrada, brother, Lloyd Asa (Lisa) Wilkins and sister, Shawna Metzger. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,...
Johnny Lee Keathley
Apr 29, 2021
Johnny Lee Keathley, 66, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Eagar. He was born June 12, 1954, in Modesto, California, the son of LeLand and Marjorie Keathley.
Johnny loved his music; especially the Beatles. He was great masonry worker for 33 years. He loved to race cars and liked to build fast cars. His nickname was “Hot Rod”. Johnny...
Michael Sherwood Udall
Apr 28, 2021
Michael S. Udall, born, September 20, 1941 in St. Johns, son of Sherwood and Melba Udall, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Eagar.
Michael is survived by his wife, Jeanne and children, Frankie, Wade, Nancy, Bowen, Mandee and Jordan.
A viewing will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burnham Mortuary, Eagar. Funeral services will be...
Nona Cleone Peters Scott
Apr 17, 2021
Nona Cleone Peters Scott, daughter of Johny Andrew Peters and Vivian Brown Peters, was born October 29, 1939 in Safford. She passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Luna, New Mexico.
Nona married John Wayne Scott on January 2, 1958. They were blessed with 4 children, Darryl (Jen) Scott, Michelle Scott, Kevin (Jenny) Scott and Gary (Karen) Scott.
Nona’s most...
Ruby Lucinda Leon Castro
Apr 7, 2021
Ruby Lucinda Leon Castro, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home in Springerville. She was born May 7, 1932 in Tucson, the daughter of Jesus M. Leon and Mariana Frijo Leon.
Ruby was known to many of us as Mama Ruby or Nana Ruby. She was the youngest of 6 children and went on to have 8...
Helen Arlene Bluemer Maestas
Apr 3, 2021
Helen Arlene Bluemer Maestas, 90, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in Springerville. She was born March 14, 1931, the third child of Clarence Raymond Bluemer and Elva Mae Johnson in the home of her mother’s parents in Marley, Idaho.
Helen went to school and grew up in the Richfield, Idaho area and married Lloyd Maestas on May 16, 1948....
James Dewey Thornhill
Mar 31, 2021
James “Jim” Dewey Thornhill, 74, a resident of St. Johns, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born November 9, 1946 in Eloy, Arizona, the son of George Dudley Thornhill and Pauline Olive Waite.
Jim was a devoted family man who loved his kids and grandchildren. One of his favorite events was attending the Eugene Waite Family Reunion every...
