Lawson Zenic Nielsen
Nov 24, 2017
Lawson Zenic Nielsen, was born February 8, 1947 in St. Johns to Lula Irene Waite and Edward Zenic Nielsen. Over the years and in many ways, he developed character traits that were larger than life, which was fitting for a baby boy with the bouncing birth weight of 12 pounds! Growing up, he was a fun loving boy who enjoyed...
Christopher "Chris" Lee Hill
Nov 20, 2017
Christopher “Chris” Lee Hill, 39, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Show Low. He was born February 6, 1978 in Springerville, the son of Gary Ray Hill and Nadra Jeanne Lund Hill. Chris graduated from Round Valley High School and continued on to receive an Associate’s Degree in diesel hydraulic technology from Universal Technical Institute. Chris married Jessica Johnson...
Betty Jane McInnes Lund
Nov 17, 2017
Betty Jane McInnes Lund was born April 25, 1924 in Barstow, California to James King McInnes and Isabel Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irl J. Lund, her parents, brothers, James King, Drew, Murray and her sister, Hannah. She is survived by her youngest brother, Max. Betty grew up in Round Valley and married Irl on August...
Darlene Carol Rotsteen Muth
Nov 14, 2017
Darlene Carol Rotsteen Muth, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Springerville. She was born February 11, 1945 in Gross Point, Michigan, the daughter of Harry L. Rotsteen and Ruth Mary Lee Rotsteen. Darlene had a genuine heart of service for others. Her passion was working and serving the public as a waitress, bartender and receptionist. She was quick...
Walter Ross Ashcroft
Nov 10, 2017
Walter Ross Ashcroft, 83, passed away November 10, 2017 at his home in Eagar after a valiant fight with cancer. Ross was born November 28, 1933 to Wallace Ashcroft and Buelah Eagar Ashcroft and raised in Round Valley. Ross graduated from Round Valley High School with the class of 1951 and attended BYU and ASU before enlisting in the United...
Alan Lane Millett
Oct 26, 2017
Alan Lane Millett was born on Easter day, March 29, 1970 in Whittier, California and passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 26, 2017 as the result of an accident. He was doing what he liked to do, serving others. Alan was the fourth child of six and is survived by his mother, Lucille Ashcroft, step-father, Ross Ashcroft, father, A. Lane Millett,...
Robert "Rob" John Smith
Oct 21, 2017
Robert “Rob” John Smith, 39, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Overgaard. He was born August 24, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of John Ralph Smith and DeLila McCurdy Smith. Robert was a self-employed business owner of a flooring company. He loved having father, daughter time to go fishing and do legos. He loved to cook...
Ronald Dean "Son" Gibbons, Sr.
Oct 13, 2017
It’s Round-Up time in Heaven and they needed a cowboy or two, so the Lord looked down and said, “Well, there’s Son Gibbons. He’s a pretty fair hand. Let’s bring him in.” Ronald Dean Gibbons, Sr. answered that call on Friday, October 13, 2017. Though his given name was Ronald, most everyone knew him by his nickname, “Son”. He was...
Orinda "Rindy" Louise Moter
Oct 7, 2017
Sweet Rindy came to this earth, the daughter of Edward and Madisen Herring Moter of St. Johns, Saturday, October 7, 2017. She was delivered at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low. Life on earth was not God’s plan for her. Rindy had already returned to her Father in Heaven where she was received with open arms. “Our precious baby...
Brandy Jo Hale Tidwell-Reidhead
Sep 29, 2017
Brandy Jo Hale Tidwell-Reidhead, 39, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Gilbert. She was born April 24, 1978 in Springerville, the daughter of Michael Scot Hale and Pamela Hall Hale. Brandy was a loving mother to her three boys and a precious daughter and sister. Brandy was a people person, with an infectious laugh. Everyone loved being around her....
Evelyn Greer Whiting
Sep 28, 2017
Evelyn Greer Whiting, 95, peacefully passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Evelyn was born May 27, 1922 to Thomas Lacy Greer and Nellie Martha Thomas in St. Johns. She married Fernard Carvel Whiting on September 20, 1944. Evelyn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During her lifetime as a...
Aubrey Rusco Stanton
Sep 26, 2017
Aubrey Rusco Stanton, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Eagar. He was born October 14, 1923 in Collbran, Colorado, the son of Frank Rusco Stanton and Edna Martha Turnbull Stanton. Aubrey was in the Army Air Force during WWII. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State College. He retired from the Soil...
Sylvia Shumway Hamblin
Sep 24, 2017
Sylvia Shumway Hamblin, 79, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born March 22, 1938 in Snowflake, the daughter of Charles Stanley Shumway and Frances Ballard Shumway. Sylvia is survived by her children, Merrell Clyde (Blanche) Hamblin, Steven Shumway (Mindy) Hamblin, Scott Reynolds (Deanna) Hamblin, Eric Lee (Brenna) Hamblin, Kristi (Guy)...
William Alvin Laney
Sep 24, 2017
William Alvin Laney, died peacefully at home on the 7Y Ranch in Luna, New Mexico, Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 90. Alvin is survived by his wife, Ruby Laney, his four sons, Russell (Lillie), Dale, Jerry (Joyce), Kit (Kirsten) Laney, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and his sister, Sonny Allred. He was preceded in death by 6...
Pedro "Pete" Gonzales, Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
Pedro “Pete” Gonzales, Jr. went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was born in Harlingen, Texas, June 25, 1946 and raised in San Benito. Pete was a United States Army Veteran, having served in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro B. Gonzales and Beatriz Perez and brother, Roldan Gonzales. Pete is survived...
Mildred "Millie" Catherine Padilla
Sep 19, 2017
Mildred “Millie” Padilla always did things her way, even until her passing. Millie was 72. She was born and raised in St. Johns, where she lived her entire life and also raised her family there. She passed away, continuing her life’s journey on silver wings with a Marine escort from her brother-in-law to join her husband, parents, child and grandson...
John S Aragon
Sep 18, 2017
John S. Aragon, 76, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in Springerville. He was born June 24, 1941 in Red Hill, New Mexico, the son of Serafin S. Aragon and Pieda Baca Aragon. John was loved by the community he loved. He was a lover of all things human and animal. One of his favorite things in life was to...
Jane Mary Richey
Sep 16, 2017
Jane Mary Richey, 69, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 one day before her 70th birthday. She was born September 17, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David Stephen Muri, Sr. and Helen Winnifred Wilson Muri. Mary grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania where she met her first love, Don Richey. They married and soon after moved to Arizona...
Zena Carol Mann Merrill Elmore
Sep 16, 2017
Zena Carol Mann Merrill Elmore, 91, peacefully passed away, Saturday, September 16, 2017 in St. Johns, following a 13 year battle with dementia. Zena was born April 20, 1926 in Springerville. She was the oldest daughter of Laura Adamson Mann and Felix Holland Mann. Her sisters were Zelma, Zola, Zane, Laura and a stillborn infant, Elizabeth. She was preceded in...
Michelle C. Taylor
Sep 7, 2017
Michelle C. Taylor, 48, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Ormond Beach, Florida. She was born December 19, 1968 in Springerville, the daughter of Clyde Wayne Taylor and Ellen Fay Finch Taylor. Michelle was a very loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin. She was loved by everyone, was kind and generous to everyone and would do anything...
