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Roy Blake
Jan 15, 2021
Roy Blake, 68, passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021 in St. Johns. He was born June 28, 1952 in Tuba City, Arizona, the son of Ernest Reed Blake and Faye Jim.
Maurice "Dave" David Pulsifer
Jan 14, 2021
Maurice David “Dave” Pulsifer passed away quietly in his home, Thursday, January 14, 2021. Dave was born on September 21, 1933 in Williams to Maurice Dwight Pulsifer and Catherine Alice Brown Pulsifer.
He is survived by his wife, love and partner for 33 years, Amy Pulsifer, son Matthew (Jenna) Pulsifer, daughter, Robin (Alan) Ward, son, Vincent (Suzi) Pulsifer, brother...
David Alan Dodge
Jan 10, 2021
David Alan Dodge, 59, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Eagar. He was born February 1, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Richard Earl Dodge and Beverly Jean Drake.
Andra Elaine Thomas
Jan 9, 2021
Andra Elaine Harris Thomas, 61, of St. Johns, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly in her home, Saturday, January 9, 2021. Andra “Andy” was born in Morenci, Arizona on December 20, 1960 to Edna Marie “Tootsie” Bishop and William Edward “Ed” Harris. She was raised in Duncan, Arizona with her brother William “Eddie” Harris and graduated from Duncan High School.
Andy was...
Antonio Ibarra
Jan 8, 2021
Antonio Ibarra, 57, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Eagar. He was born December 15, 1963 in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Daniel Ibarra and Enedina Sainz.
Antonio loved being out in the mountains spending time with his grandchildren and children. He discovered his passion working for the logging industries and spent the majority of his days pursuing...
Irene Chavez Moya
Jan 8, 2021
Irene Chavez Moya, 88, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 10, 1932 to Alejandro Chavez and Solema Serna in Springerville where she lived her entire life.
Irene married Ray Moya and had 4 children; Evelyn, Lydia, Julia and Ricky. She was a loving mother and devoted most...
Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich
Jan 5, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Fawnda Leigh Kidd Papich slipped through the veil to join her loved ones on the other side.
Fawnda was born April 27, 1960 in Farmington, New Mexico to Sylvia Rae Cook and Joe G. Bennalley. She moved with her family to the Phoenix area at an early age and there...
Linda Cheryl Aragon
Jan 5, 2021
Linda Cheryl Aragon, 73, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Springerville. She was born April 15, 1947 in Bradenton, Florida, the daughter of J.L. Ellis and Mary Violet Garrette.
As a girl, Linda loved to go fishing, dancing and to the beach. Later in life she enjoyed going to yard sales and on long walks with her husband. She...
Eva Meredith Reynolds
Jan 1, 2021
Eva Meredith Reynolds passed away peacefully, Friday, January 1, 2021 in Moses Lake, Washington. She was born April 6, 1926 in Samson, Alabama to Columbus Mathew Meredith and Ella Edenfield Meredith.
Eva lived in Alabama and Florida until leaving after her high school graduation to move to Tucson, with her father. It was in Tucson she met Max Henry Reynolds....
Donald Jean Bradburn
Dec 24, 2020
Donald J. Bradburn, 81, of St. Johns, was greeted with open arms by loved ones as he passed through the veil, Thursday, December 24, 2020. Don was born on July 7, 1936 in Wallace, Idaho to Charles Bradburn and Clara Solt.
He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandpa. Don took great pride in his work as...
Jerry Raymond Anaya
Dec 23, 2020
Our family and friends lost a pillar on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 when Jerry Chavez Anaya passed away peacefully at his daughter’s family home in Holbrook.
Jerry was born and raised in St. Johns, where he also raised his girls alongside his loving wife, Patsy Anaya.
Jerry held various positions while working at the Salt River Project Power Plant where...
John Philip Pearce, Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
John Philip Pearce, Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home in St. Johns. He was born September 29, 1935 in Huntington Park, California, the son of John Philip Pearce, Sr. and Ruby Lee Shields.
John was a loving husband and father. He was very kind with a big heart and was a very generous person. John...
Albert Leo Barton
Dec 22, 2020
Albert Leo Barton, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the home of his niece, in Alpine. He was born June 14, 1941 in Franklin, New Hampshire.
Albert worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was also a locksmith for Arizona State University, retiring in 2008. He served his country in the United States Marines from 1958-1970. He loved...
Pamela Kay Moore
Dec 21, 2020
Pamela Kay Moore was born on July 10, 1948 in Saratoga, Wyoming to Lois Mae Sutton and Kenneth Lavern Wingo and left this world Monday, December 21, 2020.
She was preceded in death by both her parents and brother, Rodney Wingo.
Pam is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Moore, daughters, Billie Kay Haas, Renee (Rick) Moore-Portillo and...
Faye Teresa Murphy
Dec 16, 2020
On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Mrs. Faye Murphy, a beloved wife, mother of 5 children, grandmother of 17 grandchildren and great grandmother of 14, passed away peacefully at age 83, surrounded by family.
Faye was born in Ganado, on July 6, 1937. She grew up in Wide Ruins, where she later met her husband William Murphy. After years spent...
Katherine "Kitty" Elizabeth Porter
Dec 14, 2020
Katherine “Kitty” Elizabeth Porter, 70, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 in Nutrioso. She was born January 24, 1950 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Francis Leonard Cushen and Evelyn Hash.
Kitty was a character full of humor, intelligence and love. She was a dedicated mother to her son and a loyal friend to many. The Lord was her...
Joseph Grant Sewell
Dec 11, 2020
Joseph Grant Sewell, 83, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 in Phoenix. He was born December 19, 1936, the son of Everett Anthony Sewell and Anna Laney.
Joseph will be laid to rest on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Luna Cemetery.
Lauren Jean Jepsen
Dec 9, 2020
Lauren Jean Jepsen, 58, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home in Eagar, surrounded by her family. She was born April 20, 1962 in Northbrook, Illinois, the daughter of Rowan Arthur Bartoli and Dorothy Ann Tickfer.
Lauren moved to the White Mountains from Illinois in December of 1995 with her husband and four children....
Berny Saiz Tafoya
Dec 8, 2020
Berny Saiz Tafoya passed away in his home in Springerville, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born April 9, 1931 in Aragon, New Mexico to Pablo and Onofra Tafoya.
Berny was a Korean Conflict Army veteran who served his country from 1951 to 1953. After his honorable discharge he returned to Springerville and worked...
Dennis Wayne Gilliam
Dec 5, 2020
Dennis Wayne Gilliam, “Captain”, 77, of Springerville, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 1943 in Phoenix, the son of Lonnie Ray Gilliam and Ruby Geneva Stover.
An Arizona native and logger, he was an avid outdoorsman and race enthusiast; everything from cars to chainsaws. His love for the outdoors...
Burnham Mortuary
Eagar, Arizona
Burnham Mortuary
St. Johns, Arizona
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