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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...
Daniel Robert Dice
Dec 4, 2020
Daniel “Danny” Robert Dice, age 39, returned peacefully to our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 4, 2020 in Eagar. He was a loving, supportive son and caring friend.
Danny was born on February 20, 1981 in Tucson to his mother, Barbara Bechtel Dice and father, Bruce Wayne Dice. Danny enjoyed fishing and spending time with those that he cared...
Phillip Salazar, Jr.
Nov 27, 2020
Phillip Salazar, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born in St. Johns to Phillip Jesus Salazar, Sr. and Erlinda Thresa Baca Salazar.
Phillip is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anne Chavez Salazar, children, Melissa (Nick Konwin), Shawn (Caty), Aaron (Kylie), Joshua (Micah), grandchildren,...
Jeffery Lee Harper
Nov 25, 2020
Jeffery Lee Harper, 55, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Alpine. He was born June 7, 1965 in Ukiah, California, the son of Carol “Bud” Lee Harper and Judith Faye Jobe.
Jeff was a lover of life and the outdoors. He made it a point to raise a big family with his beautiful wife, Nataani and that’s exactly what...
Richard M Chavez
Nov 24, 2020
Richard M. Chavez, 85, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home in Quemado. He was born June 17, 1935 in Quemado, the son of Ezequiel Armijo “E.A.” Chavez and Encarnacion Martinez.
Richard grew up in the Red Hill-Quemado area as a third generation rancher. He was an avid horseman in which he broke horses for neighboring ranchers and...
Jude Adrian Bruce Chavez
Nov 23, 2020
Jude Adrian Bruce Chavez, 23, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 in St. Johns. He was born January 22, 1997 in Phoenix, the son of Alexander Chavez, Sr. and Jacquelyn Chavez.
Jude was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and grandson. Jude could walk in a room and make everyone laugh. Jude was a dedicated hard worker. We will always...
Linda Kay Hill
Nov 18, 2020
Linda Kay Hill, 49, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Eagar. She was born September 21, 1971 in Douglas, the daughter of Mike William Hill and Debra June Nelson Hill. Linda was a twinkle in her Daddy’s eye and anyone else who came in contact with her bubbly personality.
Mike, Debra and Linda moved to the beautiful Round Valley...
Zeldene Jarvis Wilhelm Dahm
Nov 13, 2020
Zeldene Jarvis Wilhelm Dahm, 94, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. Zeldene lived her life in Technicolor! She was bright and fun and always meticulously dressed. She loved turquoise jewelry, fancy cowboy boots, dancing, the color red and See’s lollipops; which she was quick to share with anyone who came her way.
She was born, December 29, 1925 in a...
Linda Kay Romero
Nov 12, 2020
Linda Kay Romero, 73, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Springerville. She was born April 12, 1947 in McNary, the daughter of Vidal Mata Moya and Carmen Chavez.
Linda was a kind, compassionate person who loved her family very much and went above and beyond. She lived her life her way and was her own person.
Linda is survived...
Diane Jean Thompson
Nov 12, 2020
Diane Jean Thompson, 87, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Nutrioso. She was born November 18, 1932 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of William Adolph Arscott and Elsie Bertha White.
Diane taught elementary school for 20 plus years. She loved her crafts, including knitting, crochet, needle work, sewing, etc. She was an amazing cook and was a contributing...
Sharon Norris Finch
Nov 7, 2020
Sharon Norris Finch, 80, of Eagar, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Sharon was born on March 23, 1940 in Eagar to Wallace and Beulah Eagar Ashcroft.
After graduating from Round Valley High School in 1958, she attended BYU and ASU; earning a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Sharon served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Leanna McCall Rucker
Nov 4, 2020
Leanna McCall Rucker, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2020 in Springerville. She was born March 23, 1952 in Tucson, the daughter of James Felix McCall and Anna Marva Johnson.
Our beloved mother left this earthly life and entered into eternal rest with our Father in heaven. She will be remembered and live on in the hearts of all who...
David Neal Postert
Nov 3, 2020
David Neal Postert, 43, passed away in his sleep Tuesday, November 3, 2020. David was born on July 6, 1977 in Show Low. He was the fourth child of Fredrick Thomas and Claudene Pearce Postert. He always wished he would have waited a few hours to be born so his birth date would have been 7-7-77.
David graduated from...
Kirsten "Khaytea" Louise Page Terrel
Oct 27, 2020
Kirsten “Khaytea” Louise Page Terrel, 49, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Springerville. She was born January 26, 1971 in LaJolla, California, the daughter of Bert Wesley Page and Michelle Lynn Phillips Page.
Khaytea’s greatest achievements and joy were her boys, John, Mickaeleen, Matthew and Nick. As they blossomed and grew she took great pride in sharing their successes....
Lillie Mae Snyder
Oct 25, 2020
Lillie Mae Fuentes Snyder of Luna, New Mexico passed away peacefully in the early morning hours, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 86 at the Beehive Home of Eagar. She was born June 17, 1934 in Luna, New Mexico to Raymond and Mary Heath Fuentes. She attended school in Reserve, New Mexico where she graduated from high school...
Burnham Mortuary
Eagar, Arizona
Burnham Mortuary
St. Johns, Arizona
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