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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...
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...
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Eagar, Arizona
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St. Johns, Arizona
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