Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez, Sr.
Sep 17, 2016
Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez, Sr. 81, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Phoenix. He was born August 2, 1935 in St. Johns, the son of Frank and Pauline Nuanez. Alfonso was a sanitation officer for the city of Phoenix, retiring in 1977. Our daddy was a great storyteller, loved music, fishing, camping, hunting and cowboy movies. Our daddy also loved...
Evelyn Ruth Geisler
Sep 15, 2016
Evelyn Ruth Geisler, 80, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Springerville. She was born June 5, 1936 in Winslow, the daughter of Ralph Butler and Olive Love MacLean. Evelyn was a bookkeeper for Geisler Skidding Contractors. She loved her family and friends and never met a stranger. She loved to get together for holidays and cookouts and enjoyed making...
Gerald Harlan Johnson, Jr.
Sep 9, 2016
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of a hero, our “Lanny”, Dad and Grandpa. Gerald H. “Lanny” Johnson, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Eagar, Friday, September 9, 2016 at the age of 69. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois April 13, 1947. In 1956 his family relocated to Tucson where he met and grew up with...
Jerry Lee Nelson
Sep 5, 2016
Jerry Lee Nelson, 68, a resident of Eagar, passed away at his home, Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born February 2, 1948 in Springerville to Leo and Editha Nelson. Jerry dedicated four years of his life to the U.S. Army during the years 1968-1972. After his service, his occupations included truck driving and heavy equipment operator for the company...
Raymond Lee "Rey" Nez
Sep 2, 2016
Raymond Lee “Rey” Nez, 57, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in Mesa. He was born September 24, 1958 in Cortez, Colorado, the son of Dan Nez, Sr. and Elouise Bylilly. “Rey” was a certified pipefitter for Union Local #412, retiring in 2016. He was an accomplished artist and recognized for volunteering with the little league for 28 years. “Rey”...
Donna J. "Tucka" Sherwood
Aug 30, 2016
Donna J. “Tucka” Sherwood, 61, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer, at her home with her daughter Angie and some of her closest friends with her. She was born September 28, 1954 in McNary, the daughter of Quentin Lamar and Myrna Louise Wiltbank Sherwood. “Tucka” to those who knew her well, was an Administrative...
Susan Carol Williams
Aug 28, 2016
Susan Carol Williams, 46, passed away, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her home in Eagar. She was born May 20, 1970 in Huntsville, Alabama, the daughter of Richard Alexander Williams and Brenda Katherine Hager Williams. Susie had a very special sweet soul. She was kind and generous and always willing to help someone in need. She was an inspiration to...
Ventura Saiz Cabrera Mata
Aug 24, 2016
Ventura Saiz Cabrera Mata, 81, of Springerville passed away, Wednesady, August 24, 2016 in Show Low. She was born September 22, 1934 in Aragon, New Mexico the daughter of Pedro "Pete" Cabrera and Onofra "Onie" Saiz. Ventura is survived by her sons, Lorenzo (Meredith) Mata, Sierra Vista; Paul (Melinda) Mata, Henderson, Nevada; Victor (Missie) Mata, Taylor; Adrian (Robin) Mata, Globe;...
Timothy Zane Shreeve
Aug 20, 2016
Timothy Zane Shreeve, 54, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Show Low. He was born November 8, 1961 in Mesa. Tim started at a young age working with his uncle as a civil engineer for more than 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating and shooting. He loved animals, especially his dogs and was a longtime supporter and organizer of the...
Rhoana Fish Crowther
Aug 17, 2016
Rhoana Fish Crowther, born October 3, 1916, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, just 44 days shy of her 100th birthday. Rhoana and her late husband, Cliff, moved to Holbrook on her 24th birthday in 1940 with three small boys. They would eventually have four more boys and one girl. They raised their family and worked in Holbrook for 62...
Kay McCray Leverton
Aug 1, 2016
Kay McCray Leverton, 76, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 in Phoenix. She was born March 16, 1940 in St. Johns, the daughter of Dexter Lee and Euphmia Berry McCray. Kay was a hair dresser and a rancher. She enjoyed her customers and took very good care of her ladies. She enjoyed singing and photography but her greatest joy was...
Diana Lynn Griffin Miller Goshy
Jul 10, 2016
Diana Lynn Griffin Miller Goshy, 47, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Tucson. She was born July 30, 1968 in Alamosa, Colorado, the daughter of David Lee Griffin of Colorado and Laura Lu Hall-Stradling of St. Johns. In 1980 Diana moved to Round Valley and graduated from RVHS in 1986. Diana had a love of life and a fighting...
Grace Pulsipher
Jul 6, 2016
Grace Pulsipher, 95, passed away, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Stockton, Missouri. She was born August 10, 1920. A Viewing will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Burnham Mortuary, St. Johns with a Graveside Service following at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Johns Westside Cemetery.
Lupe Tafoya
Jul 5, 2016
Lupe Tafoya, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in St. Johns. He was born December 12, 1935 in St. Johns, the son of Romolo C. and Maria De Atocha M. Pena Tafoya. Lupe served his country in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of St. Johns and was...
Michelle Ann Anderson
Jun 29, 2016
Michelle Ann Anderson, 60, passed away, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Many Farms. She was born February 18, 1956 in Alliance, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence and Nancy Lee DeWitt Jensen. Michelle held a BA in Business and prior to her illness attended Creighton Law School in Omaha, Nebraska. She was loved by many. Michelle is survived by her husband,...
Rosita "Rose" Chavez
Jun 27, 2016
Rosita “Rose” Chavez, 84, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 in Springerville. She was born July 12, 1931 in Red Hill, New Mexico, the daughter of Jacobo T. and Pilar Aragon Orona. Rose was a wonderful mother and a sweet presence in all of our lives. She had great faith and will be greatly missed by all who knew her....
Fay Pase
Jun 20, 2016
Fay Pase, 88, passed away, Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home in Eagar. She was born April 24, 1928 in Eagar, the daughter of George and Effie Mae Butler Wiltbank. Fay was a retired school teacher. She traveled to many parts of the world but loved the White Mountains of Arizona. Fay was the youngest of eight children. She...
Brian Timothy "Tim" Pentecost
Jun 16, 2016
Brian Timothy Pentecost, 65, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Springerville. He was born June 19, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Henry H. and Doris Jean Houser Pentecost. Brian served his country in the United States Navy from 1968-1972. He was an operator for SRP for 34 years, retiring in 2006. Brian loved to hunt and fish...
Eddie G. Marino
Jun 11, 2016
Eddie G. Marino, 83, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Phoenix. He was born March 18, 1933 in San Rafael, New Mexico, the son of Valentin and Lupe Gurule Marino. Eddie has 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He married Mariana Zamora and had 4 children; Steve, Pauline, Victor, and another son who died at childbirth. He has 7 grandchildren...
Charles "Chuck" Jack Freeberg
Jun 7, 2016
Charles Jack Freeberg, 66, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in Lincoln, Illinois. He was born March 23, 1950 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Jack and Lorine Freeberg. Chuck was a machinist for Honeywell, Inc., retiring in 2010. He was one of the very best friends anyone could ever have. He would give you anything and do anything for...
