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Beatrice L Montoya Chavez
Aug 14, 2020
Beatrice L. Montoya Chavez, 86, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born May 10, 1934 in St. Johns, the daughter of Gabriel Montoya and Anita Lopez Montoya.
Rosary will be held Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Johns, with visitation one hour prior. A Funeral Mass will be held...
Larry Emilio Chavez
Aug 8, 2020
Elario Larry Emilio Chavez was born to Macedonio Chavez and Julia Candelaria Chavez on September 2, 1941 in St. Johns. He was raised by his loving grandparents Felipe and Lillian Bordeaux Chavez in Springerville.
Larry studied at Arizona State University before marrying Shirley Ludwig of Mesa in 1961. He was a dedicated social justice advocate and served his community well....
Lamont Jefferson Hess
Aug 6, 2020
Lamont Jefferson Hess, 89, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his home in Chambers. He was born April 6, 1931 in Salisbury, North Carolina, the son of William L. Hess and Willie Lois Cross
Lamont served his country in the United States Navy from 1951-1954 during the Korean conflict. He was a missionary to the Navajo people for 55...
Hector Rufo Vega Hidalgo, II
Jul 24, 2020
Hector Rufo Vega Hidalgo, II, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 in Eagar. He was born November 27, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Hector Rufo Vega Hidalgo and Sally Megonigal Hidalgo.
Jarred Ray Mangum
Jul 20, 2020
Jarred Ray Mangum, 35, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 in Eagar. Jarred was born May 16, 1985 in Springerville, in the Springerville hospital.
Jarred was very intelligent and had a passion for reading and music and was born with a great sense of humor. Jarred had a photographic memory and could quote scriptures with ease and if you had...
James "Greg" Gregory Taylor
Jul 19, 2020
James Gregory “Greg” Taylor, 46, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Scottsdale. He was born April 19, 1974 in Springerville, the son of Jimmy Charles Taylor and Brenda Faye Lund.
Greg grew up in Round Valley and was part of the “Butler Street Gang”. His adventures with siblings and friends would include hiking flat top and having skateboard competitions....
Mary Laverne Slade
Jul 19, 2020
Mary Laverne Pugh Slade was born September 11, 1935 in Brownwood, Texas to Jean and Mary Del Roberts Pugh. She passed away peacefully at her home in Springerville, Sunday, July 19, 2020.
Mary was five when her family relocated to a ranch they bought near Red Hill, New Mexico. A few years later, they moved off the ranch to...
William Lester Gray
Jul 19, 2020
William Lester Gray, aka “Birdseed”, 83, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Show Low. He was born April 22, 1937 in Clarkdale, Arizona, the son of William Lester Gray and Margarette Killibrew Gray.
Lester was an avid sportsman and could be found hunting, fishing or riding on horseback all over the state of Arizona. Lester began his work career...
Kurtis Alaric Silverhorn
Jul 17, 2020
Kurtis Alaric Silverhorn, 23, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in St. Johns. He was born December 19, 1996 in Show Low, the son of Patricia Anne Silverhorn.
Kurtis was tender hearted. He loved animals and loved his family. He was the oldest grandchild and loved all of his cousins. No matter the age difference he always loved to play...
Kaitlin Bree Stampfly
Jul 15, 2020
Kaitlin Bree Stampfly, 25, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Globe. She was born September 30, 1994 in La Mesa, California.
Katie loved her music; she listened to all kinds. In high school she was involved in choir and was a cheerleader. She looked forward to the Madrigal Dinner with the costumes and the acting, even though she had...
Alice Mae Stack
Jul 14, 2020
Alice Mae Stack, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Vernon. She was born November 19, 1946 in Craig, Colorado, the daughter of Allan Donald McKinnon and Nora Lea House McKinnon.
Alice worked at the hardware store in St. Johns for almost 20 years. She also was the librarian in Concho for a few years. She retired and spent...
Margaret Whiting Lee
Jul 11, 2020
Margaret Whiting Lee, 92, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 in St. Johns. She was born February 20, 1928 in St. Johns, the daughter of Francis Marion Whiting and Susie Jarvis Whiting.
Margaret lived her whole life in St. Johns. She was the Valedictorian of her 8th grade class and also as a senior at St. Johns High School.
She...
Hughie "Hugh" Joe McCall
Jul 11, 2020
Hughie “Hugh” Joe McCall, 70, a resident of Eagar, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Show Low. He was born October 26, 1949 in McNary, the son of James Pleasant McCall, Sr. and Lola Fay Hensley McCall-Claycomb.
Hugh served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1971. He served in Viet Nam from November 1968 to November 1969.
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Laura Lylton Mann Bigelow
Jul 10, 2020
Laura Lylton Mann Bigelow, a long-time resident of the Eagar and Springerville area, passed away peacefully at her home in Eagar, Friday, July 10, 2020 at the age of 85.
She was born March 9, 1935 to Felix Holland Mann and Laura Letitia Adamson in Springerville, in a building behind the old Springerville movie theater. Laura was the fifth of...
Vurrell Gilbert Finch, Sr.
Jul 5, 2020
Vurrell Gilbert Finch, saddled up his horse and rode peacefully from this life, Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Springerville. He was born December 4, 1927 in Durango, Colorado to William Clyde Finch and Pearl Norton Finch.
This small, larger than life man was married 73 years to his sweetheart, Iris Margaret Bigelow, who describes her husband as “the hardest working...
Ronald "Tommy" Thomas Finch, Sr.
Jul 2, 2020
Ronald “Tommy” Thomas Finch, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Mesa. He was born December 29, 1934 in Eagar, the son of William Clyde Finch and Pearl Norton Finch. He was the sixth of fourteen children.
Tommy grew up in a large and loving family. He and his brothers had the whole White Mountains as their playground...
Emilia Pena Madrid
Jul 2, 2020
Emilia Pena Madrid, 95, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. When Emilia was born July 10, 1924 in St. Johns her father Manuel Pena was 26 and her mother Benina Ulibarri Pena was 20. She married Encarnacion John Madrid on October 25, 1941 in her hometown. They had 5 natural children and 1 adopted.
Emilia enjoyed going to church on...
Rosemary Carrol Spettigue
Jun 24, 2020
Rosemary Carrol Spettigue, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in St. Johns. She was born August 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of August Richter and Katherine Kacheris Richter.
Rosemary was a devout follower of Jesus Christ. During her lifetime she was a corrections officer for the Arizona Dept. of Corrections for 8 years, she was a United...
Lisa Greenwood McCann Sallenback
Jun 19, 2020
Anyone who spent time with Lisa knew that there was something special about her. Whether it was her employees following her commanding yet sympathetic instructions; observers of her piano playing immersed in her years of practice and undeniable natural ability; or in simple conversation, where those involved felt loved and genuinely regarded.
Lisa Greenwood McCann Sallenback had a personality and...
Michael Quentin Sherwood
Jun 17, 2020
Michael Quentin Sherwood, 60, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Richville at the Sherwood Homestead. He was born June 20, 1959 in McNary, the son of Quentin Lamar Sherwood and Myrna Louise Wiltbank Sherwood.
Michael was a stone mason for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Sherwood, Richville; son, Michael Lamar Sherwood, Surprise; 7 year old...
Burnham Mortuary
Eagar, Arizona
Burnham Mortuary
St. Johns, Arizona
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