Obituaries

Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich

Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich

Jan 5, 2021

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich slipped through the veil to join her loved ones on the other side.

Fawnda was born April 27, 1960 in Farmington, New Mexico to Sylvia Rae Cook and Joe G. Bennalley. She moved with her family to the Phoenix area at an early age and there...

Eva Meredith Reynolds

Eva Meredith Reynolds

Jan 1, 2021

Eva Meredith Reynolds passed away peacefully, Friday, January 1, 2021 in Moses Lake, Washington. She was born April 6, 1926 in Samson, Alabama to Columbus Mathew Meredith and Ella Edenfield Meredith.

Eva lived in Alabama and Florida until leaving after her high school graduation to move to Tucson, with her father. It was in Tucson she met Max Henry Reynolds....

Donald Jean Bradburn

Donald Jean Bradburn

Dec 24, 2020

 Donald J. Bradburn, 81, of St. Johns, was greeted with open arms by loved ones as he passed through the veil, Thursday, December 24, 2020. Don was born on July 7, 1936 in Wallace, Idaho to Charles Bradburn and Clara Solt.

He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandpa. Don took great pride in his work as...

Jerry Raymond Anaya

Jerry Raymond Anaya

Dec 23, 2020

Our family and friends lost a pillar on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 when Jerry Chavez Anaya passed away peacefully at his daughter’s family home in Holbrook.

Jerry was born and raised in St. Johns, where he also raised his girls alongside his loving wife, Patsy Anaya.

Jerry held various positions while working at the Salt River Project Power Plant where...

John Philip Pearce, Jr.

John Philip Pearce, Jr.

Dec 22, 2020

John Philip Pearce, Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home in St. Johns. He was born September 29, 1935 in Huntington Park, California, the son of John Philip Pearce, Sr. and Ruby Lee Shields.

John was a loving husband and father. He was very kind with a big heart and was a very generous person. John...

Albert Leo Barton

Albert Leo Barton

Dec 22, 2020

Albert Leo Barton, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the home of his niece, in Alpine. He was born June 14, 1941 in Franklin, New Hampshire.

Albert worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was also a locksmith for Arizona State University, retiring in 2008. He served his country in the United States Marines from 1958-1970. He loved...

Pamela Kay Moore

Pamela Kay Moore

Dec 21, 2020

Pamela Kay Moore was born on July 10, 1948 in Saratoga, Wyoming to Lois Mae Sutton and Kenneth Lavern Wingo and left this world Monday, December 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by both her parents and brother, Rodney Wingo.

Pam is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Moore, daughters, Billie Kay Haas, Renee (Rick) Moore-Portillo and...

Faye Teresa Murphy

Faye Teresa Murphy

Dec 16, 2020

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Mrs. Faye Murphy, a beloved wife, mother of 5 children, grandmother of 17 grandchildren and great grandmother of 14, passed away peacefully at age 83, surrounded by family. 

Faye was born in Ganado, on July 6, 1937. She grew up in Wide Ruins, where she later met her husband William Murphy. After years spent...

Katherine "Kitty" Elizabeth Porter

Katherine "Kitty" Elizabeth Porter

Dec 14, 2020

Katherine “Kitty” Elizabeth Porter, 70, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 in Nutrioso. She was born January 24, 1950 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Francis Leonard Cushen and Evelyn Hash.

Kitty was a character full of humor, intelligence and love. She was a dedicated mother to her son and a loyal friend to many. The Lord was her...

Joseph Grant Sewell

Joseph Grant Sewell

Dec 11, 2020

Joseph Grant Sewell, 83, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 in Phoenix. He was born December 19, 1936, the son of Everett Anthony Sewell and Anna Laney.

Joseph will be laid to rest on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Luna Cemetery.

Lauren Jean Jepsen

Lauren Jean Jepsen

Dec 9, 2020

Lauren Jean Jepsen, 58, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home in Eagar, surrounded by her family. She was born April 20, 1962 in Northbrook, Illinois, the daughter of Rowan Arthur Bartoli and Dorothy Ann Tickfer.

Lauren moved to the White Mountains from Illinois in December of 1995 with her husband and four children....

Berny Saiz Tafoya

Berny Saiz Tafoya

Dec 8, 2020

Berny Saiz Tafoya passed away in his home in Springerville, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 89.  He was born April 9, 1931 in Aragon, New Mexico to Pablo and Onofra Tafoya.             

Berny was a Korean Conflict Army veteran who served his country from 1951 to 1953. After his honorable discharge he returned to Springerville and worked...

Dennis Wayne Gilliam

Dennis Wayne Gilliam

Dec 5, 2020

Dennis Wayne Gilliam, Captain”, 77, of Springerville, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 1943 in Phoenix, the son of Lonnie Ray Gilliam and Ruby Geneva Stover.

An Arizona native and logger, he was an avid outdoorsman and race enthusiast; everything from cars to chainsaws. His love for the outdoors...

Daniel Robert Dice

Daniel Robert Dice

Dec 4, 2020

Daniel “Danny” Robert Dice, age 39, returned peacefully to our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 4, 2020 in Eagar. He was a loving, supportive son and caring friend. 

Danny was born on February 20, 1981 in Tucson to his mother, Barbara Bechtel Dice and father, Bruce Wayne Dice. Danny enjoyed fishing and spending time with those that he cared...

Phillip Salazar, Jr.

Phillip Salazar, Jr.

Nov 27, 2020

Phillip Salazar, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born in St. Johns to Phillip Jesus Salazar, Sr. and Erlinda Thresa Baca Salazar. 

Phillip is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anne Chavez Salazar, children, Melissa (Nick Konwin), Shawn (Caty), Aaron (Kylie), Joshua (Micah), grandchildren,...

Jeffery Lee Harper

Jeffery Lee Harper

Nov 25, 2020

Jeffery Lee Harper, 55, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Alpine. He was born June 7, 1965 in Ukiah, California, the son of Carol “Bud” Lee Harper and Judith Faye Jobe.

Jeff was a lover of life and the outdoors. He made it a point to raise a big family with his beautiful wife, Nataani and that’s exactly what...

Richard M Chavez

Richard M Chavez

Nov 24, 2020

Richard M. Chavez, 85, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home in Quemado. He was born June 17, 1935 in Quemado, the son of Ezequiel Armijo “E.A.” Chavez and Encarnacion Martinez.

Richard grew up in the Red Hill-Quemado area as a third generation rancher. He was an avid horseman in which he broke horses for neighboring ranchers and...

Jude Adrian Bruce Chavez

Jude Adrian Bruce Chavez

Nov 23, 2020

Jude Adrian Bruce Chavez, 23, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 in St. Johns. He was born January 22, 1997 in Phoenix, the son of Alexander Chavez, Sr. and Jacquelyn Chavez.

Jude was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and grandson. Jude could walk in a room and make everyone laugh. Jude was a dedicated hard worker. We will always...

Linda Kay Hill

Linda Kay Hill

Nov 18, 2020

Linda Kay Hill, 49, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Eagar. She was born September 21, 1971 in Douglas, the daughter of Mike William Hill and Debra June Nelson Hill. Linda was a twinkle in her Daddy’s eye and anyone else who came in contact with her bubbly personality.

Mike, Debra and Linda moved to the beautiful Round Valley...

Zeldene Jarvis Wilhelm Dahm

Zeldene Jarvis Wilhelm Dahm

Nov 13, 2020

Zeldene Jarvis Wilhelm Dahm, 94, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. Zeldene lived her life in Technicolor! She was bright and fun and always meticulously dressed. She loved turquoise jewelry, fancy cowboy boots, dancing, the color red and See’s lollipops; which she was quick to share with anyone who came her way.

She was born, December 29, 1925 in a...

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