Ronald Louis Thebeau
Apr 7, 2016
Ronald Louis Thebeau, 69, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home in Springerville. He was born November 6, 1946 in Clayton, Missouri, the son of Louis Peter Thebeau and Ruby Jewel Arnold Thebeau. Ron served his country in the United States Army from 1965-1969 in Vietnam and Germany and was a proud member of the American Legion, and...
Harold Otto Schulz
Apr 2, 2016
Harold Otto Schulz, passed away peacefully, Saturday April 2, 2016 one month shy of his 73rd birthday. He was born to Otto August Franz Schulz and Pearl Laney in Silver City, New Mexico; the oldest of three brothers. Harold served for two years in the South German Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also...
Frank Gutierrez Castillo
Apr 1, 2016
Frank Gutierrez Castillo, 72, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 in Eagar at his home, with his family by his side. He was born December 4, 1943 in Kingman, the son of Florencio Castillo and Santana Gutierrez Castillo. Frank was an engine foreman and also worked in wildlife for the U S Forest Service, retiring in 1994. He lived in...
Louis L. "Butch" Johnson
Mar 31, 2016
Butch Johnson was born February 24, 1944 in Phoenix. He passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Eagar. Butch has two daughters and two grandsons: Kym Johnson, son, Vince, Greer; Mosty Bauer, Pinetop; son, Nick, Phoenix. Our father took great pride in his career of farming and ranching in southern Arizona. If you were a friend of Butch's you knew...
Judy Ellen Baldonado
Mar 31, 2016
Judy Ellen Baldonado, 73, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Springerville. She was born November 25, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Henry Butch Sutter and Leighla Lee Minor Sutter. Judy was a beautician for 40 plus years, retiring in 2011. She was loved and respected by our community. Judy moved to Springerville in 1974 and never missed...
Marshall Charles Grindell
Mar 29, 2016
Marshall Charles Grindell, 48, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his residence in Concho. He was born November 3, 1967 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the son of David Charles Grindell and Marjorie Belle Hester. Marshall was an artist for 31 years. He was an oil painter and later in his life turned to graphic art with computers. He...
Janet Marie LaRocque
Mar 29, 2016
Janet Marie LaRocque, 69, passed away Tuesday March 29, 2016 with family members by her side in St. Johns. She was born August 11, 1946 in Irvington, New Jersey to Ernest Alfred LaRocque and Regina Lilliane Gauthier. Janet loved gardening and sending birthday cards every year to family and friends. She enjoyed reading and playing games. She had a ready...
Ailean Waite Cowley
Mar 26, 2016
Ailean Waite Cowley, 87, a life-long resident of St. Johns, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her home. She was born December 30, 1928 in St. Johns the daughter of William Emmett and Albertha Agnes Waite. Ailean was a wonderful mother and homemaker who was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She also made...
Marjorie LaVell Hearne
Mar 16, 2016
Marjorie LaVell Hearne, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Verde, under the care of Hospice and family, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was 96 years old. Marjorie was born in Wheaton, Missouri, the only child of Herman Johaude Feaster and Effie Clara Brown Feaster. They moved as a family when Marjorie was eight to Springerville. She attended Springerville...
Lola Kennedy
Mar 16, 2016
Lola Kennedy, 69, a resident of Reserve, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Lakeside. She was born March 1, 1947 in Horse Springs, New Mexico, the daughter of Demetiro Lucero and Carmelita Kline Lucero. Lola was a homemaker. She was an amazing woman who loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family dearly. She is survived by her...
Hyrum Jacob Wiltbank
Mar 12, 2016
Hyrum Jacob Wiltbank was born Saturday, March 12, 2016 to Michael and Ashley Goodman Wiltbank of Eagar. He lived a glorious 3 hours and 34 minutes before returning to his Heavenly Father and family in Heaven. Hyrum was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 at 20 weeks gestation and was not expected to live long on this earth after birth. Hyrum's life...
Cheryl Lucinda McBride
Mar 7, 2016
Cheryl Lucinda McBride, 61, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in Phoenix. She was born April 21, 1954 in Mesa, the daughter of Alfred and Thora Hale Rothlisberger.
Lawrence "Rooney" Baca
Feb 24, 2016
Lawrence “Rooney” Baca, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Phoenix. He was born October 30, 1950 in Holbrook, the son of Fred and Pauline Smith Baca. “Rooney” served his country in the United States Marines and was a Water Dept. employee for the city of St. Johns, retiring in 2003. “Rooney” as he was known by all, enjoyed...
David Lloyd Giddings
Feb 21, 2016
David Lloyd Giddings of Eagar, Arizona passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born in Syracuse, New York, December 17, 1943 to Lloyd Elmer and Lilly Valjean Joslyn Giddings. David grew up in Ellisburg, New York as a very active youth with his three siblings. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1961 as a...
Amado "Sonny" T Pena
Feb 19, 2016
Amado “Sonny” T. Peña was born January 15, 1945 in McNary, AZ. He was a beloved husband, a super dad, a fun brother, and a true friend to many, a lover of fishing, BBQs, socializing, and being one hard-workin’ son-of-a-gun. He was invited to partake in a one-way ticket to Heaven on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was well known...
Frances Ann Morris O'Neil
Feb 15, 2016
Frances Ann Morris O’Neil, 93, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 in St. Johns. She was born July 2, 1922 in New York City, New York, the daughter of John Joseph and Catherine Elizabeth Flynn Morris. Frances was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, James H. O’Neil, daughters, Kathleen F. O’Neil, Rochester, Minnesota; Maureen A. Roessler, Green Valley;...
Idonna Bradford
Feb 14, 2016
Idonna Bradford, 64, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Eagar. She was born September 25, 1951 in Springerville, the daughter of Clarence Olson and Velma Lee Jepson. Idonna was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many capacities. She was kindhearted and would befriend anyone. She had many talents to...
Josephine E Csurilla
Feb 11, 2016
Josephine E. Csurilla, 85, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Quemado. She was born December 23, 1930 in Braggs, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alvin Coy and Emma Henry Hopkins.
Mollie Castillo
Feb 9, 2016
Mollie Castillo, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at her home in Eagar, with her family by her side. She was born June 4, 1933 in Springerville, the daughter of Theodoro and Anne Romero Jaramillo. Mollie was the Head Start Director for 20 years in Springerville. She loved children; every child she encountered was one of her own. She...
Edward Lawrence Green
Feb 8, 2016
Edward Lawrence Green, 70, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 in Luna, New Mexico. He was born September 3, 1945 in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Robert Lee and Cheryl Beth Damron Green.
