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Betty Jo Wilson Clanton

Betty Jo Wilson Clanton

Oct 25, 2024

Betty Jo Wilson Clanton, 89, passed away, Friday, October 25, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born February 11, 1935 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the daughter of George Franklin Wilson and Maude Thurman.

She is survived by her son, Mark Clanton, St. Johns; daughter, Vicki Nosser, Wentzville, Missouri, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Rihana Bliss Ulibarri

Rihana Bliss Ulibarri

Oct 15, 2024

Rihana Bliss Ulibarri, 33, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born January 26, 1991 in Phoenix, the daughter of Patrick Joseph Ulibarri and Henrietta Schabinger.

A viewing will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at San Rafael Catholic Church, Concho, Arizona, followed by Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and a funeral Mass at 11:00...

Dustin Coy Lee

Dustin Coy Lee

Oct 11, 2024

Dustin Coy Lee was born in Safford, Arizona on March 31, 1973. He was raised in Pima, Arizona by Kenneth Coy and Mina Pearl Reynolds Lee. He passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 in Alpine, Arizona.

Dustin loved riding his big wheel down to his granny Reynolds house to be spoiled by her. He moved to St. Johns, Arizona in 1978...

Elena Philipa Williams

Elena Philipa Williams

Oct 9, 2024

Elena "Ellen" / "Lena" Philipa Chavez Williams, 76, left this world peacefully, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born February 5, 1948 in St. Johns, Arizona, the daughter of Edwardo Lucero Chavez and Ana Maria Ballejos.

Ellen knew no strangers and loved everyone she met. She also loved spending time at the local park, doing crossword puzzles,...

Samuel Wade Orona

Samuel Wade Orona

Oct 6, 2024

Samuel Wade Orona, 62, of Springerville, Arizona passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born January 12, 1962 in Springerville, the son of Gregorio Urban Orona and Mary Lois Fuentes.

He is survived by his brothers, Gregory (Patty) Orona, Randy Orona, Robert (Kim) Orona, step-mother, Janella Orona, step-siblings, Nathan Green, Jason Green, Denny Hubbell, Jeff Hubbell, Little Sam Hubbell and...

Nancy Edith Smith Golightly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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