Obituaries

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...

Linda Kay Romero

Linda Kay Romero

Nov 12, 2020

Linda Kay Romero, 73, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Springerville. She was born April 12, 1947 in McNary, the daughter of Vidal Mata Moya and Carmen Chavez.

Linda was a kind, compassionate person who loved her family very much and went above and beyond. She lived her life her way and was her own person.

Linda is survived...

Diane Jean Thompson

Diane Jean Thompson

Nov 12, 2020

Diane Jean Thompson, 87, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Nutrioso. She was born November 18, 1932 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of William Adolph Arscott and Elsie Bertha White.

Diane taught elementary school for 20 plus years. She loved her crafts, including knitting, crochet, needle work, sewing, etc. She was an amazing cook and was a contributing...

Sharon Norris Finch

Sharon Norris Finch

Nov 7, 2020

Sharon Norris Finch, 80, of Eagar, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Sharon was born on March 23, 1940 in Eagar to Wallace and Beulah Eagar Ashcroft.

After graduating from Round Valley High School in 1958, she attended BYU and ASU; earning a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Sharon served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Leanna McCall Rucker

Leanna McCall Rucker

Nov 4, 2020

Leanna McCall Rucker, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2020 in Springerville. She was born March 23, 1952 in Tucson, the daughter of James Felix McCall and Anna Marva Johnson.

Our beloved mother left this earthly life and entered into eternal rest with our Father in heaven. She will be remembered and live on in the hearts of all who...

David Neal Postert

David Neal Postert

Nov 3, 2020

David Neal Postert, 43, passed away in his sleep Tuesday, November 3, 2020. David was born on July 6, 1977 in Show Low. He was the fourth child of Fredrick Thomas and Claudene Pearce Postert.  He always wished he would have waited a few hours to be born so his birth date would have been 7-7-77.  

David graduated from...

Kirsten "Khaytea" Louise Page Terrel

Kirsten "Khaytea" Louise Page Terrel

Oct 27, 2020

 Kirsten “Khaytea” Louise Page Terrel, 49, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Springerville. She was born January 26, 1971 in LaJolla, California, the daughter of Bert Wesley Page and Michelle Lynn Phillips Page.

Khaytea’s greatest achievements and joy were her boys, John, Mickaeleen, Matthew and Nick. As they blossomed and grew she took great pride in sharing their successes....

Lillie Mae Snyder

Lillie Mae Snyder

Oct 25, 2020

Lillie Mae Fuentes Snyder of Luna, New Mexico passed away peacefully in the early morning hours, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 86 at the Beehive Home of Eagar. She was born June 17, 1934 in Luna, New Mexico to Raymond and Mary Heath Fuentes. She attended school in Reserve, New Mexico where she graduated from high school...

Kelly James Oby

Kelly James Oby

Oct 21, 2020

Kelly James Oby, 61, of Vernon, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 of natural causes. Kelly was born June 13, 1959 in Alamosa, Colorado to his late parents, James Lynn Oby and Carol Marie Gesell Oby.

Kelly was a Christian by faith and a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Oby; happily married...

Nadra Jeanne Hill

Nadra Jeanne Hill

Oct 20, 2020

Nadra Jeanne Hill was born August 15, 1948 in Springerville and passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Springerville. Nadra is the daughter of Irl J. Lund and Betty Jane McInnes Lund. She was married to Gary Ray Hill, (dec.).

Gary and Nadra were married on June, 28, 1969 and were blessed with 6 children, Danny (Sherri) Hill, Safford; Robert...

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