Nancy Ella Brown
May 1, 2020
Nancy Ella Brown was born to Joseph Thomas and Lena Virginia Gamble Place, August 24, 1922 at Fort Place, Fabens, Texas. She was the youngest of 5 children: William Atherton, Eaton Lee, (deceased at 1 and a half years old), George Boyd Gamble and Joseph Davis.
When Nancy was 3 years old the family moved to a farm in Garfield,...
Gerald Allen Wiltbank
May 1, 2020
Gerald Allen Wiltbank, son of Jack Cleveland and Helen Adelia Hutton Wiltbank, both deceased, was born in Dallas, Texas on February 5, 1952 and grew up in Greer with his sister, Lynn Hopson, Grants Pass, Oregon; and brother, William DeWayne Wiltbank, Eagar.
Jerry graduated as an honor student from Round Valley High School in 1970. He is remembered for his...
Angelica Allen
May 1, 2020
Angelica "Angie" Allen, 86, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home in Springerville. She was born April 11, 1934 in Aragon, New Mexico, the daughter of Donaciano Sandoval and Sophia Archuleta Sandoval.
Angie is survived by her son, Joe Kline, Albuquerque, New Mexico; daughter, Mary Peralta, Montrose, Colorado; brother, David Sandoval, sisters, Libby Walker, Eagar; Clorinda Dominguez, Tucson;...
Elton Loney Peters
May 1, 2020
Elton Loney Peters, 79, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home in Springerville. He was born March 16, 1941 in Springerville, the son of Johnny Andrew Peters and Vivian Brown Peters.
Loney was raised in Luna, New Mexico. At a very young age he developed a love for driving trucks. He met and married Pauline Duvall on March...
Jennifer Mary Renaud
Apr 26, 2020
Jennifer Mary Renaud died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the home of her parents in Vernon. She was 50 years old. Jennifer was born April 5, 1970 in Dearborn, Michigan. She was always proud to have been a “Navy Brat”. During her childhood, she lived with her family on a variety of naval bases in Michigan, California and Washington State....
Charles Lynn Orona
Apr 22, 2020
Charles Lynn Orona passed away peacefully at his home in Springerville, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born April 16, 1947 in Quemado, New Mexico to Jake Orona and Palar Aragon. He was one of 12 children; 6 boys and 6 girls. Charlie was married to Patricia and went on to have 2 children of his own, which grew into...
Stanley Bernard Ciminski
Apr 16, 2020
Stanley Bernard Ciminski passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Show Low at the age of 86. He was born March 18, 1934 to Benjamin Joseph Ciminski and Florence Annie Borlace in Flint, Michigan.
Stan served his country in the United States Air Force from August 1952 to August 1956; leaving the service while stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base...
Stephen Walter Westfall
Apr 15, 2020
Stephen Walter Westfall, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in St. Johns. He was born August 27, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Clyde Beaumont Westfall and Martha Sutton Decker.
Stephen Westfall knew he would be a missionary from the age of 8, before he knew what that meant. He graduated with his BRE from Nyack...
Mario Garcia
Apr 14, 2020
Mario Garcia, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Eagar. He was born August 17, 1942 in Colonia, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Pedro Garcia and Quirina Chavez.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donald Earl Miller
Apr 12, 2020
Donald Earl Miller, 71, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Nutrioso. He was born December 1, 1948 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Franklin Earl Miller and Ruth Evelyn Cundiff Miller.
Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was proud to be USMC Force Recon from 1967-1969. He was a compassionate friend, a patriot and community minded....
Jose Luis Gonzalez Pacheco
Apr 11, 2020
Jose Luis Gonzalez Pacheco, 65, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born March 19, 1955 in Cd. Madera Chihuahua Mexico, the son of Samuel Gonzalez and Candelaria Pacheco.
Jose was a mill worker. He is survived by his wife, Olga Alicia Gonzalez, son, Agustin Gonzalez, Eagar; daughters, Teresa Gonzalez, Phoenix; Susana Gonzalez, Cd. Madera Chihuahua Mexico; Victoria Gonzalez,...
Linda Louise Kliesen
Apr 6, 2020
Linda Louise Kliesen, 66, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in St. Johns. She was born January 3, 1954 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard William Kliesen and Helen Fern Daniel Kliesen.
Linda was the youngest of 12 children. She taught PE and Health in Fredonia for 23 years. While in Fredonia, she also coached volleyball, basketball and...
Thomas James Cocking
Mar 31, 2020
Thomas James Cocking was born in Phoenix on Christmas day 1949 and passed away at his home in Vernon, Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Tom was an original and completely unpredictable. He was a sarcastic individual who prided himself on thinking outside the box. Life with Tom was never boring. He spent his wild teenage years in Campbell, California and boy...
Macky John Ballejos
Mar 26, 2020
Macky John Ballejos, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 in St. Johns. He was born July 21, 2003 in Show Low, the son of Johnny Albert Ballejos and Lola Ann Pena.
Macky loved his chickens, his motorcycle and all the little people. He was involved in 4H and showed all kinds of animals. Macky loved his horse and rode him...
Patricia Ann Armstrong
Mar 23, 2020
Patricia "Patti" Ann Armstrong, 71, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 in Eagar. She was born October 19, 1948 in Phoenix, the daughter of Robert Pinnick and Ruby Henderson Pinnick.
Patti was the most honest person I ever met. Donations may be given to the animal shelter at 45 N Eagar St. Eagar, AZ 85925.
Patti is survived by her...
Robert Gerald Gurley
Mar 21, 2020
Robert Gerald Gurley, born, November 14, 1949 in Osceola, Arkansas to Robert Gerald Gurley and Ann Pauline Franks, passed away from this life, Saturday, March 21, 2020 after a two year battle with cancer. His last words brought laughter as he joked with a friend. He said to him, “Well, there is your ugly face!” Those who knew him will...
Norma Kay Gladden
Mar 16, 2020
Norma Kay Gladden, 65, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 in Springerville. She was born August 13, 1954 in American Fork, Utah.
Terrie Alice Armstrong
Mar 14, 2020
Terrie Alice Armstrong, 63, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Vernon. She was born April 10, 1956 in Phoenix.
Doyle Richard Bradford
Mar 8, 2020
Doyle Richard Bradford, 72, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Springerville. He was born April 29, 1947 in Springerville, the son of Doyle W. “Turk” Bradford and Neada Swapp Bradford.
Brad grew up in Luna, New Mexico and graduated from Reserve High School in Reserve, New Mexico in 1966. Upon graduation he helped his parents run the Luna Service...
Walter Willard Farr
Mar 7, 2020
Walter Willard Farr, 88, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Phoenix. He was born October 31, 1931 in Eagar, the son of Winslow Farr and Mary Violet Eagar Farr.
Walt was an avid outdoorsman and talented woodworker. He loved being in the wilderness; extensively in the remote areas of the southwestern United States. He spent many years hiking, camping,...
