John Stanley Finch
Aug 16, 2025
John Stanley Finch, 87, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born February 6, 1938 in Eagar, Arizona, the son of William Clyde Finch, Sr. and Pearl Norton.
John enjoyed fishing, hunting, archery, golfing, four wheeling, camping, antler hunting and spending time with his family. During his life he was a general contractor working in construction.
He...
Donna Renee Padilla
Aug 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Renee Padilla, who left us peacefully, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her kindness and strength and the love she shared with her family and friends. She was born May 27, 1966 in Show Low, Arizona, the daughter of Gilbert G. Marino...
Donald Eugene Evans, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
Donald Eugene Evans, Sr., 69, passed away, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born August 24, 1955 in Elyria, Ohio, the son of Gary Eugene Evans and Esther Louise Hardy.
Donald had many jobs from being a mortuary assistant, gas station attendant at Lloyd’s in Holbrook, Arizona Highway Patrol for a short time, Contel Phone...
Phyllis Simpson Fischer
Aug 3, 2025
Phyllis Simpson Fischer, 91, passed away, Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born May 24, 1934 in Nutrioso, Arizona the daughter of Sherman Willis Simpson and Delora Wilkins.
Phyllis married Howard Fischer on September 17, 1953.
She is survived by her children, Edwin (Joy) Fischer, Vickie (Lester) James, Donald (Penny) Fischer, Jerry (Patricia) Fischer, Shawn (Kenneth) Phillips, 17 grandchildren,...
Miles Patrick "Pat" Hanrahan
Jul 25, 2025
Miles Patrick “Pat” Hanrahan passed away peacefully at home in Springerville, Arizona, Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 94 surrounded by love and family. Born on July 14, 1931 in Denver, Colorado to John William Hanrahan and Emily Violet Boyle Hanrahan, Pat grew up in Denver alongside his five siblings; brothers, John, “Jack”, Richard “Dick”, Dennis and twin...
Linda Pauline Turke
Jul 19, 2025
Linda Pauline Turke, 74, born and raised in Bisbee, Arizona and a cherished long-time resident of South Fork in Greer, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, July 19, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Richard D. Tate, Sr. and Maria Luisa Salazar Tate as well as her brother, Richard D. Tate, Jr. and sister, Ramona Brinton.
A piece...
Kenyon Leone Peters
Jul 18, 2025
Kenyon Leone Peters, 51, passed away, Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born November 27, 1973 in Springerville, the son of Lewis Wayne Peters and Cathy Maxine Gillespie.
Kenyon was a loving son, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for his fun sense of humor, hard work and dedication to the...
David Eugene Machovoe, Sr.
Jul 5, 2025
David Eugene Machovoe, Sr., 66, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born November 2, 1958 in Batavia, New York, the son of Joseph Charles Machovoe and Jane Zieleski.
David enjoyed planting and growing vegetables and flowers. He loved old western movies and shows which led him to move to Arizona and be...
Michael Edward Carter
Jun 29, 2025
Michael Edward Carter, 76, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Springerville, Arizona, just steps away from where he was born on February 21, 1949, the son of Edward Earl Carter and Marvine Anderson.
Mike was a beloved grandfather, father, brother, husband and friend. He spent his schoolboy years in St. Johns, Arizona, graduating in the class of 1967. He...
Karlene Edith Moya Ochoa
Jun 27, 2025
Karlene Edith Moya Ochoa, 76, passed away, Friday, June 27, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona. She was born April 27, 1949 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of Ted Pena and Irene Baca.
Karlene was the center of her family. She was the perfect mom, nana, nani and wife. She always had a house full of family and friends for holidays, birthdays and...
William "Bill" Wayne Mayfield
Jun 25, 2025
William “Bill” Wayne Mayfield returned to his Heavenly Father Friday, June 25, 2025. He was born to Vernon Hess Mayfield and Melba Myrtle Sparks Mayfield on March 6, 1941 along with a twin sister, Betty. He was raised in Farmington and Kaysville Utah. For many years he made Eagar, Arizona his home.
A cowboy to the core. A farrier by trade,...
Ray Anthony Barraza
Jun 23, 2025
Ray Anthony Barraza, 51, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born June 27, 1973 in Springerville, the son of Joe G. Barraza and Julia A. Moya.
Ray was my husband, my best friend and the kind of dad every little girl deserves.While our hearts are heavy, we’re also full of love for the...
Perian Smith
Jun 22, 2025
Perian Smith, 65, passed away, Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born January 16, 1960, the daughter of Larry Dean Duncan and Barbara Lela Calloway. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Eli Smith.
Marian Castillo
Jun 18, 2025
Marian Castillo died unexpectedly from complications due to gallbladder removal surgery, Friday, June 18, 2025. She was only 86 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. Marian was born on October 12, 1938, in Aragon New Mexico.
Marian is survived and missed by her daughters, Bernice Thebeau and Pam Castillo-Rhodes, son, Jerry Castillo, 7 grandchildren,...
Jason Robert Pittman
Jun 12, 2025
Jason Robert Pittman, 48, of Eagar, Arizona, passed away, Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born February 8, 1977 in Mesa, Arizona and raised in Eagar, where he built a life grounded in family, service and hard work.
Jason served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1995-2001. He carried the values of duty, service and integrity with him...
Myrtle Lucille Heath Geisler
Jun 5, 2025
Myrtle Lucille Heath Geisler, 87, passed peacefully at home, Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born August 31, 1937 in Bernalillo, New Mexico, the daughter of Glen Ervin Heath and Florence Etta Hadley.
Myrtle was a loving wife to her husband of 70 ½ years, Henry Darrel Geisler, a strong mother to her 5 children, Bonnie Magdalene (Steve)...
Gary Dean Hegg
Jun 1, 2025
Gary Dean Hegg, 81, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in his beloved Pie Town, New Mexico. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 28, 1943, the son of Edward A. Hegg and Blanche G. Huser Hegg. Their home was across the road from a Boy Scout ranch and Gary said it was the best childhood imaginable.
Gary was an...
Anthony Sample
May 27, 2025
Anthony Sample, 71, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 12, 1953 in St. Johns, Arizona, the son of Demetrio Sample and Nellie Chavez.
Anthony is survived by his children, Anthony “Tony” Sample, Jr., Meranda Sample, Morgan Sample, siblings, Alfred (Cathy) Sample, Gladys Jaramillo, Robert Sample, Nora (Benny) Acosta, Ruben Garcia, Estella Sample, AnnaBelle (Eligio) Castillo,...
Daniel G. Falkner
May 27, 2025
Daniel G. Falkner, 63, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born July 6, 1961 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Gordon Arnold Falkner and Patricia Jane Holman.
Dan was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and uncle. His first love was Sheri, his 6 sons and 14 grandkids. His second love was music and he...
Steven Allen Melcher
May 25, 2025
Steven Allen Melcher, 42, passed away, Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Concho, Arizona. He was born January 22, 1983 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Steven Michael Melcher and Linda Joy Clendenning.
A letter to my brother: My brother had big dreams and an equally big heart. His loss cannot be expressed with words. The hurt is unfathomable.
During his short life...
