Clorinda Mary Clark
Sep 28, 2020
Clorinda Mary Clark, 80, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 28, 2020 at home in St. Johns. She was born May 19, 1940 in Reserve, New Mexico, the daughter of Rutilio Romero and Tomasita Sarah Barerras Romero.
Mary resided the majority of her life in Reserve, New Mexico and neighboring communities. When she was no longer able to care for herself...
Wayne Austin Whitby
Sep 22, 2020
Wayne Austin Whitby, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Nutrioso. He was born January 15, 1937 in Goshen, New York, the son of Leo Francis Whitby and Hilda Stevens Whitby.
Wayne was a loving husband and father and was a dedicated educator and coach. He served his country in the United States Naval Reserves from 1955-1963. Wayne held...
Taresa Joann Montierth
Sep 22, 2020
Taresa Joann Montierth, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Mesa. She was born May 16, 1940 in Lakeside, the daughter of Lehi Hunt and Barbara Frost Hunt and was raised in Snowflake.
Joann spent many summers on the North Kiabab with her family. She graduated from Snowflake High School and then moved to Mesa to attend beauty school...
Karen Louise Rogers
Sep 20, 2020
Karen Louise Rogers, wife, mom, Nana, Jesus lover and best friend to many, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Springerville. She was born in Buffalo, New York on April 12, 1953. At the age of 8 years old Karen moved to Scottsdale with her parents, sister and two brothers. In 1972 she met her husband Robert Rogers. They married...
Tommy John Armstrong, Sr.
Sep 18, 2020
Tommy John Armstrong, 53, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Greer. He was born November 8, 1966 in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Jerry R. and Carolyn Armstrong.
Tommy is survived by his children, Tiffany, Brittany, Tommy, Jr., Anthony, grandchildren, Jade, Easton, Selena and girlfriend, Dawn Lilly.
Andrew Charles Stauffer, Jr.
Sep 9, 2020
Andrew Charles Stauffer, Jr. passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home in Eagar after a brief illness.
Andy was a long-time resident of Alpine where he was a house painter, carpenter and part time Forest Service employee. Single, never married, Andy loved and cherished his freedom and lived life on his terms. He loved the forest; teaching himself...
Joseph Tyler Beaver, Jr.
Sep 4, 2020
Joseph Tyler Beaver, Jr., 97, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Springerville. He was born September 22, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph Tyler Beaver, Sr. and Eva Halstead Miles.
David Anthony Morales
Sep 3, 2020
David Anthony Morales, born March 16, 1968 of Mesa, died suddenly, Thursday, September 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving daughter, Katherine (Aaron) Gruber, San Diego, California; grandson, Jonathan, loving son, Jonathon David, Gig Harbor, Washington; parents, David and Delia Morales, Mesa; sisters, Cynthia Ann (James), Queen Creek; Patricia Ann, Mesa; Michele Lee, Tucson; Amy Jean (Xavier), Las Vegas,...
Corwin Elzy Estes
Sep 2, 2020
Corwin Elzy Estes, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Eagar. He was born June 3, 1936 in Eagar, the son of John Elzy Estes and Effie Cleveland Estes.
Corwin is survived by his wife, Sharon Estes, Eagar; son, Kevin Elzy Estes, Pinetop; daughters, Dawnanna Topham, Ivins, Utah; Laurice Halford, Burley, Idaho; brothers, Lonnie Estes, Danny Estes, Michael Estes,...
Miguel R Pinela
Sep 2, 2020
Miguel R. Pinela, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Show Low. Our dad Miguel R. Pinela was a quiet, kind and humble man. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico March 27, 1945, but came to the United States when he was young and found himself in the small town of St. Johns. He took odd jobs until he...
Thayla Burgess Hall
Sep 1, 2020
Thayla Burgess Hall was born October 31, 1921 in Eagar and passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Eagar. She was the daughter of Ida Slade Burgess and Benjamin Burgess.
Thayla taught at the Eagar Springerville Consolidated District after graduating from Northern Arizona University in 1969. She loved hearing from former students that she instilled in them a lifelong love...
Virginia Graciela Tellez
Aug 27, 2020
Virginia Graciela Tellez, 90, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home in Alpine. She was born August 7, 1930 in Sonora, Mexico, the daughter of Augustine Saldate and Delfina Cruz.
Barry Michael Martin
Aug 24, 2020
Barry Michael Martin, 74 of Concho, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born July 14, 1946 in Burlington, Vermont, the son of Oscar Reginald Martin and Dorritt Rita Favreau.
Barry worked hard to retire and live the good life in Arizona. He loved to hang out with people. One of Barry’s favorite things was to play the guitar...
Brandy B Buttler
Aug 21, 2020
Brandy B. Buttler, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 46. He was born January 29, 1974 in Phoenix, to Carl Thomas Buttler and Camillia “Cammy” Coy Buttler.
Brandy married Kristin Fain, his high school sweetheart.
He is survived by his daughter, Brynlynn Brooke Buttler, grandchildren, Coraline Maryann Cozad, Ronan Joseph Cozad, aunt, uncles and several cousins.
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Don Carlos Driggs
Aug 20, 2020
Don Carlos Driggs passed away peacefully Thursday, August 20, 2020 in his home near Greer at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his wife and children in the home he built in 1967 in a place he loved more than anywhere on earth.
Don began spending summers in Greer as a child in 1938 and built a...
Peggy Lucy Elmer Millyard
Aug 18, 2020
Peggy Lucy Elmer Millyard, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She was born August 19, 1952 in Phoenix, the daughter of Wilford Lara Elmer and Viola Ortiz Brown Elmer.
Peggy had a great capacity to love and teach children. Spending time with her grandchildren was her favorite pastime. She was a very talented seamstress and loved to make blessing...
Liliane Renate Miller
Aug 18, 2020
Liliane Renata Miller, AKA “Chain saw Lil”, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She was born August 15, 1947 in Freising, Germany, the daughter of Vincent Kopec and Analiese Blume Kopec.
Lil came to the United States from Germany with her family when she was 16. She met the love of her life, Don Miller in...
Beatrice L Montoya Chavez
Aug 14, 2020
Beatrice L. Montoya Chavez, 86, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born May 10, 1934 in St. Johns, the daughter of Gabriel Montoya and Anita Lopez Montoya.
Rosary will be held Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Johns, with visitation one hour prior. A Funeral Mass will be held...
Larry Emilio Chavez
Aug 8, 2020
Elario Larry Emilio Chavez was born to Macedonio Chavez and Julia Candelaria Chavez on September 2, 1941 in St. Johns. He was raised by his loving grandparents Felipe and Lillian Bordeaux Chavez in Springerville.
Larry studied at Arizona State University before marrying Shirley Ludwig of Mesa in 1961. He was a dedicated social justice advocate and served his community well....
Lamont Jefferson Hess
Aug 6, 2020
Lamont Jefferson Hess, 89, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his home in Chambers. He was born April 6, 1931 in Salisbury, North Carolina, the son of William L. Hess and Willie Lois Cross
Lamont served his country in the United States Navy from 1951-1954 during the Korean conflict. He was a missionary to the Navajo people for 55...
