Nancy Edith Smith Golightly
Oct 3, 2024
Nancy Edith Smith Golightly was born on January 18, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona to Robert “Bert” Smith and Ida Louise Addington Smith along with older brother Harold B. “HB” Smith. The Smith family operated a produce farm in Tolleson, Arizona and spent time in Greer, Arizona at their family cabin. In 1950 Nancy’s dad was struck by lightning while fishing...
Dolores Collier
Oct 1, 2024
Dolores Sanchez Collier, 77, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born December 8, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Filipe Marquez Sanchez and Helen Cordova.
Dolores is survived by her husband, David Lee Collier, Eagar, Arizona.
Frances Ylaria Wagner
Sep 29, 2024
Frances Ylaria Wagner, 68, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born May 12, 1956 in St. Johns, Arizona, the daughter of Ismael Vallejos and Betty Romero.
A funeral service will be held Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Burnham Mortuary, Eagar, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will take place at a later...
Krisia Ann Jackson
Sep 23, 2024
Krisia Ann Jackson, 63, passed away, Monday, September 23, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born June 8, 1961 in Mesa, the daughter of John Kendall Hansen and Dorothy Ann Hatch.
Krisia was one of a kind. She was a wonderful caregiver, mom and grandma. She had 100+ foster kids and loved each of them like her own! She had a...
Roy Alan Brown
Sep 22, 2024
Roy Alan Brown, 22, passed away, Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born November 8, 2001 in Springerville, the son of Jarrod Clyde Brown and Andria Maria Baca.
Roy was a concrete finisher for Brown and Son’s Concrete, working with his dad and brother since he was a kid. He was a cowboy to boot! He loved doing...
Anthony Eddie "Beamer" Mabanag
Sep 12, 2024
Anthony Eddie “Beamer” Mabanag was born in Stockton, California on May 21, 1985. It is with great sorrow that we announce his passing, Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his Uncle, Sam’s house.
Beamer was a friend to all and had many, many friends. Any one he met was his friend even though he didn’t know their name. His uncle, Sam was...
Wilda Marie Madrid
Sep 3, 2024
Wilda Marie Madrid, 77, passed away, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born December 12, 1946 in Silver City, New Mexico, the daughter of William Andrew Wilkins and Wilda Fay Curry.
Wilda was the librarian at Round Valley Middle School, retiring in 2008. She loved to track her family geneaology and others as well. She loved her children,...
Maria Magdalena Morales
Sep 2, 2024
Maria Magdalena Morales, 66, passed away, Monday, September 2, 2024 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born July 22, 1958, the daughter of Pablo Lujan and Juana Rincon in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Maria was the loving parent of Alfonso, David and Danny Torres. She was the most generous person who always had time for everyone and loved and cared for everyone. She was...
Michael Andrew Wheeler
Aug 27, 2024
Michael Andrew Wheeler, 61, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born March 10, 1963 in Banbury, England, the son of Lenard Arnold Wheeler and Marilyn Mae Clark.
Mike was a hard-working and compassionate towards others. He enjoyed tinkering with new projects and did not like being idle. Mike was a Facility Operator #3 for Salt River...
Darlene Linford Fletcher Rea
Aug 21, 2024
Darlene Linford Fletcher Rea, 85, passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her home in St. Johns, Arizona, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 18, 1939 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Leo George Linford and Lorna Bingham.
Darlene was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She lived a full and vibrant life, leaving a...
Henry Wood "Pat" Patterson
Aug 20, 2024
Henry Wood “Pat” Patterson, 88, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born May 2, 1936 in Waltham, Massachusetts, the son of Harold Grey Patterson and Margaret Lincoln Doe.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Johns Stake Center, with...
Donald Raymond "Nipper" Vetter
Aug 16, 2024
Donald Raymond “Nipper” Vetter, 70, passed away, Friday, August 16, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born June 20, 1954 in Linton, North Dakota, the son of Christ Vetter and Blanche Dolittle.
Donald was a heavy equipment operator working in construction. He loved motorcycle riding and had a big heart.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Vetter, Springerville; step-sons, Michael Portwood,...
Marcia Jean Miller
Aug 15, 2024
Marcia Jean Miller, 72, passed away, Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born February 27, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Herman Hilles Miller, Jr. and Evangeline Witham.
Marcia is survived by her brothers, Herman H. Miller, III and Richard E. Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Betty J. Miller-Schutt.
Kathryn Jarvis Jones
Aug 14, 2024
Kathryn Jones, daughter of Earl Jarvis and Lillian Loree Hamblin Jarvis was born the fourth of seven children, to a loving and hard-working family in the small town of St. Johns, Arizona, February 7, 1945. She passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
Her older siblings were Floyd, Maela and Mervin. Her younger siblings were Karl,...
Harold Jay Friedrich
Aug 13, 2024
Harold Jay Friedrich, 78, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home in Eagar, Arizona. He was born August 17, 1945 in Sunnyside, Washington.
While growing up, funds for Harold’s family were limited. As such he took it upon himself to search junkyards for discarded bike parts. After finally gathering enough parts he successfully built his own bike which he...
Daniel Lawrence Hannah
Aug 4, 2024
Daniel Lawrence Hannah, 77, passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home in Springerville, Arizona. He was born March 14, 1947 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the son of Lawrence Serril Hannah and Bonnie George.
Dan was a people person. He loved to visit with everyone and anyone. He gave a nice nickname for anyone he came in contact with. Dan...
Olga LaRee Merrill
Aug 1, 2024
Olga LaRee Hale Merrill, 67, was called home to her Heavenly Father, Thursday, August 1, 2024, surrounded by her family at her beloved home in Eagar, Arizona. LaRee was born in Springerville, Arizona September 2, 1956 to Clifford Hale and Marilyn Diann Cruce Hale.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
LaRee married the love of...
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...
