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Maureen Ann Rigley

Maureen Ann Rigley

Jun 10, 2024

Maureen Ann Rigley, 88, passed away, Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home near Quemado, New Mexico surrounded by the things she loved most: family, friends, faith and music. She was born June 15, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Joseph Francis Kelly and Irene Rose Deschenes. 

Maureen graduated from Mount Mercy School of Nursing/Canisius College in Buffalo, New...

Stella Mae Copeland

Stella Mae Copeland

May 30, 2024

Today we say farewell to Stella Mae Copeland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born August 25, 1942 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Evertt Eugene Gardner and Betty Viola Sickler.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wilson Copeland, sons, Wilson E. Copeland, Randall G. Copeland, daughters, Rebecca L. Stockett, Dona R. Wohlfield, brother, Sidney...

Larry Richard Marin

Larry Richard Marin

May 22, 2024

Larry Richard Marin, 66, passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home in Nutrioso, Arizona. He was also a resident of Globe, Arizona, spending 6 months of the year at each residence.

Larry was born January 29, 1958 in Neubrucke, Germany, the son of Lorenzo Benitez Marin and Anna Erna Rindfleisch. He grew up and went to high school in...

Marlin Victor LeSueur

Marlin Victor LeSueur

May 14, 2024

Marlin Victor LeSueur, 91, passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born June 10, 1932 in Eagar, Arizona, the son of John Perry LeSueur and Hannah Manila Maxwell.

Marlin was raised in Eagar, Arizona and attended Round Valley High School, graduating in 1946. He played Varsity basketball his sophomore thru Senior year. He senior year he was...

Donette Lester Bone

Donette Lester Bone

May 12, 2024

Donette Lester Bone, 58, passed away, Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Apache Junction, Arizona. Donette was born January 11, 1966 in Morenci, Arizona, the daughter of Donald Calvin Lester and Betty Barney Lester. She was the second born of five children.  

Donette was educated in the Round Valley school system in Eagar, Arizona and graduated in...

Joe Padilla Montoya

Joe Padilla Montoya

May 5, 2024

Joe Padilla Montoya, 95, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the home of his daughter in Mesa, Arizona. He was born August 26, 1928 in McNary, Arizona, the son of Nicholas Montoya and Altagracia Padilla.

Joe’s early life was marked by the loss of his mother as the tender age of six; leaving him and his siblings to be raised...

Beverly Ann Gerres

Beverly Ann Gerres

May 1, 2024

Beverly Ann Gerres, 70, passed away, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home in Springerville, Arizona. She was born February 16, 1954 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Henry William Leloux and Gazella Hoff.

Beverly worked at TEP for 38 years. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Gerres, Springerville; son, Jesse Day, Mesa; daughters, Cinnamon Bland, Mesa; Dawn Sluder,...

Gene Emmett Leininger

Gene Emmett Leininger

Apr 28, 2024

Gene Emmett Leininger, 64, passed away, Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home in Eagar, Arizona. He was born June 11, 1959, the son of Lawrence Hershel Leininger, III and Betty Lou Anderson.

Gene was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a great wealth of information and showed people what to do and how to fix things.

He...

Larry Waldo Maennche

Larry Waldo Maennche

Apr 24, 2024

Larry Waldo Maennche, Sr., passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his home in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born October 26, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of John Fred Maennche, Sr. and Maude Marie Dewitt.

Larry is survived by his wife, Christina Deloras Maennche, St. Johns; sons, Cody Maennche, St. Johns; Larry Maennche, Jr., Show Low; daughters, Joella Fish,...

Willie T Castillo

Willie T Castillo

Apr 18, 2024

Willie T. Castillo, 74, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born April 30, 1949 in Springerville, the son of Ramon G. Castillo and Flora Tafoya.

Willie was a driver/operator for Apache County, retiring in 2015. He loved to hunt, fish, ride horses, camp and spend time with friends. His greatest joy came from spending time with...

Sharon Ann Derrick

Sharon Ann Derrick

Apr 15, 2024

Sharon Ann Derrick, 63, passed away, Monday, April 15, 2024 in Luna, New Mexico. She was born October 13, 1960 in St. Johns, Arizona, the daughter of John Herbert Craig and Edna Elsie Fuentes.

Sharon was dependable, hardworking and loved things done with precision and order. She was an immaculate house keeper and everything she did was with the utmost care...

Edde Marie Castillo

Edde Marie Castillo

Apr 15, 2024

Edde Marie Castillo, 65, passed away, Monday, April 15, 2024 in Globe, Arizona. She was born July 6, 1958 in St, Johns, Arizona, the daughter of David Ellis Clark and Lynda Kay Browning.

Edde loved to be outdoors in her garden and she took pride in all of her grandchildren. She was the most selfless person; always putting others before herself....

Ronald Anthony Carrillo

Ronald Anthony Carrillo

Apr 14, 2024

Ronald Anthony Carrillo, 75, passed away, Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home in Eagar, Arizona. He was born September 14, 1948 in Holbrook, Arizona, son of Teo Hill Carrillo and Lucy Gonzales.

Ronald is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Carrillo-Ford, Sydnee Carrillo, brothers, LeRoy “Monty” Carrillo, John Carrillo, sisters, Patricia Mangum, Ruthie Carrillo and 2 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death...

Arlene Noble Saline

Arlene Noble Saline

Apr 12, 2024

Arlene Noble Saline, 89, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 12, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona,with her daughters by her side. She was born March 7, 1935 in Mesa, Arizona to Rozella Brinkerhoff Noble and Charles Leslie Noble from Alpine, Arizona.

Arlene was an avid reader. She had a book in her hand or in her purse almost her entire life. When...

William Raymond Dent

William Raymond Dent

Apr 4, 2024

William Raymond Dent, 80, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Eagar, Arizona. He was born June 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of George Dent and Christina Ulewicz.

William is survived by his wife, Ewa Dent, Eagar; son, Jason Dent, Goodyear; step-children, Resit Ozsoy, Ayse Bal, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son,...

William David Saldeen

William David Saldeen

Apr 3, 2024

William David Saldeen, 58, passed away, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Springerville, Arizona. He was born December 13, 1965 in Mesa, Arizona, the son of Merle Edgar Saldeen and Patricia Joan Henson.

Bill worked hard his whole life; first as a Hot Shot out of Young, fighting wild land fires and then as a power plant operator for 34 years, helping...

Genetta Waite Thornhill

Genetta Waite Thornhill

Apr 1, 2024

Genetta Waite Thornhill, 78, passed away, Monday, April 1, 2024 in Payson, Arizona. She was born April 2, 1945 in Holbrook, Arizona, the daughter of Eugene Albert Waite and Ruth Genevieve Rothlisberger.

Genetta loved her family and would do anything for them. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially in the White Mountains going for rides and camping. She enjoyed all holidays because...

John Stephen Crosby

John Stephen Crosby

Mar 30, 2024

John Stephen Crosby, 87, passed away from this mortal life, Saturday, March 30, 2024 in St. Johns, Arizona. He was born November 2, 1936 in St. Johns, the son of John Taylor Crosby and Norma Jarvis. He was the oldest of eight children and was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Norma and Sarah Jean.

Steve was married to...

Marybeth Wiltbank

Marybeth Wiltbank

Mar 30, 2024

Marybeth Wiltbank, 77, passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Chandler, Arizona. She was born January 14, 1947 in Denver, Colorado and immediately adopted by James Wayne Bennett and Billie Glenn Woods.

Marybeth was born in Colorado to a turkey farmer and married a rancher in 1970. The first 10 years of their marriage they lived in 5 different states before...

Debora Sue Stewart

Debora Sue Stewart

Mar 28, 2024

Debora Sue Lay Stewart, 67, passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home in Springerville, Arizona. She was born October 20, 1956 in Flagstaff, Arizona, the daughter of George John Lay and Nada Foy.Debora was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Stewart, Springerville; sons, Jason Stewart, Cottonwood; Randy Stewart, Eagar; daughter, Katie Smith, Eagar; brothers, David...

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