Mary Ellen Romero
Jul 29, 2024
Mary Ellen Romero, 60, passed away, Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home in St. Johns, Arizona. She was born July 4, 1964 in Springerville, Arizona, the daughter of Robert H. Vallejos and Eva Pena.
A viewing will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Johns, followed by Rosary at 7:00...
Barbara Elaine Davis
Jul 28, 2024
Barbara Davis of St. Johns, Arizona, age 74, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 after a long struggle with COPD. She was born September 9, 1949 in Bakersfield, California, the eldest daughter of H. L. Holsomback and Melba Dunkin but grew up at Fish Sawmill 18 miles north of Flagstaff and in east Flagstaff.
Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Flagstaff High...
Steven Matthew Birtciel
Jul 16, 2024
Steven Matthew Birtciel, 39, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born July 22, 1984 in Springerville, Arizona, the son of Steven Dennis Birtciel and Sherree Ann Head.
Steven loved God, his family, friends and the outdoors. He had a big heart for everyone he met. He loved his job and everyone he had met there as...
Richard DeVere "Dee" Calderwood
Jul 14, 2024
Richard DeVere “Dee” Calderwood, 93, passed away on his favorite day, the Sabbath, peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Taylor, Arizona. Dee was a lifelong, devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dee was born February 28, 1931 in Tremonton, Utah to Richard Alexander Calderwood and Bessie Scoffield. He had...
Bernadette Padilla
Jul 9, 2024
Bernadette Padilla, 63, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her home in Glendale, Arizona. She was born September 1, 1960 in Flagstaff, Arizona, the daughter of Sammy Padilla and Amadita Barreras.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Johns, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A...
Richard R Pena
Jul 5, 2024
Richard R. Pena passed away peacefully, Friday, July 5, 2024 at the age of 88, in Eagar, Arizona; surrounded by his family.
Richard was born September 11, 1935 to Joe Pena and Lola Romero Pena in a house known as Paisley Place on Main Street in Eagar. It is still there today. His family moved to Morenci, Arizona where he attended...
Debra Lynn Case
Jul 3, 2024
Debra Lynn Case, 68, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home in St. Johns. She was born June 11, 1956 in Susanville, California, the daughter of David Case and Jolene Pearce.
Debra was a friend to everyone and loved by everyone.
She is survived by her brother, David Case, Phoenix; sister, Rosemary Case, Susanville, California; aunt, Claudene Mangum, St. Johns;...
Raymond Arthur Sholley, Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
Raymond Arthur Sholley, Jr., passed away, Monday, July 1, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born December 8, 1945 in Lewisberg, Pennsylvania, the son of Raymond Arthur Sholley, Sr. and Martha Beatrice Fertig.
Ray especially enjoyed the outdoors; hiking in the woods, fly fishing and hunting. Many happy times were had hiking with his companion dogs, Bandit and Molly over the...
Duane LeRoy Slade
Jun 26, 2024
Duane LeRoy Slade, 69, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born March 6, 1955 in Springerville, Arizona, the son of Rodney Slade and Carol Feezor.
Carol Anne Cericalo Becker
Jun 15, 2024
Carol Anne Cericalo Becker, 78, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Beehive Home in Eagar, Arizona. She was born December 21, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Becker in 2007.
Carol married Jack in 1964 and lived most of her life in Jack’s hometown of Springerville, Arizona. She was a librarian...
Helen Gladys Wagner
Jun 15, 2024
Helen Gladys Wagner, 100, passed away, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at her son’s residence in Springerville, Arizona. She was born May 17, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Henry Sherr and Marjorie McCloud.
Helen was a member of the Springerville Linus Project, completing over 19 children’s quilts. She was also a bookkeeper for Sears and Robuck.
She is survived by...
Wallace Phelps Wilkins
Jun 14, 2024
A celebration of life will for Phelps Wilkins will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Round Valley School Auditorium, Eagar, Arizona.
Phelps was born February 9, 1940 at his parent’s home in Springerville, Arizona at the time when there was no hospital in Springerville. He died, Friday, June 14, 2024.
Phelps received his early education in Springerville...
Maureen Ann Rigley
Jun 10, 2024
Maureen Ann Rigley, 88, passed away, Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home near Quemado, New Mexico surrounded by the things she loved most: family, friends, faith and music. She was born June 15, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Joseph Francis Kelly and Irene Rose Deschenes.
Maureen graduated from Mount Mercy School of Nursing/Canisius College in Buffalo, New...
Stella Mae Copeland
May 30, 2024
Today we say farewell to Stella Mae Copeland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born August 25, 1942 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Evertt Eugene Gardner and Betty Viola Sickler.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wilson Copeland, sons, Wilson E. Copeland, Randall G. Copeland, daughters, Rebecca L. Stockett, Dona R. Wohlfield, brother, Sidney...
Larry Richard Marin
May 22, 2024
Larry Richard Marin, 66, passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home in Nutrioso, Arizona. He was also a resident of Globe, Arizona, spending 6 months of the year at each residence.
Larry was born January 29, 1958 in Neubrucke, Germany, the son of Lorenzo Benitez Marin and Anna Erna Rindfleisch. He grew up and went to high school in...
Marlin Victor LeSueur
May 14, 2024
Marlin Victor LeSueur, 91, passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born June 10, 1932 in Eagar, Arizona, the son of John Perry LeSueur and Hannah Manila Maxwell.
Marlin was raised in Eagar, Arizona and attended Round Valley High School, graduating in 1946. He played Varsity basketball his sophomore thru Senior year. He senior year he was...
Donette Lester Bone
May 12, 2024
Donette Lester Bone, 58, passed away, Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Apache Junction, Arizona. Donette was born January 11, 1966 in Morenci, Arizona, the daughter of Donald Calvin Lester and Betty Barney Lester. She was the second born of five children.
Donette was educated in the Round Valley school system in Eagar, Arizona and graduated in...
Joe Padilla Montoya
May 5, 2024
Joe Padilla Montoya, 95, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the home of his daughter in Mesa, Arizona. He was born August 26, 1928 in McNary, Arizona, the son of Nicholas Montoya and Altagracia Padilla.
Joe’s early life was marked by the loss of his mother as the tender age of six; leaving him and his siblings to be raised...
Beverly Ann Gerres
May 1, 2024
Beverly Ann Gerres, 70, passed away, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home in Springerville, Arizona. She was born February 16, 1954 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Henry William Leloux and Gazella Hoff.
Beverly worked at TEP for 38 years. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Gerres, Springerville; son, Jesse Day, Mesa; daughters, Cinnamon Bland, Mesa; Dawn Sluder,...
Gene Emmett Leininger
Apr 28, 2024
Gene Emmett Leininger, 64, passed away, Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home in Eagar, Arizona. He was born June 11, 1959, the son of Lawrence Hershel Leininger, III and Betty Lou Anderson.
Gene was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a great wealth of information and showed people what to do and how to fix things.
He...
