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John Sherman Johnston
Dec 3, 2018
John Sherman Johnston, 82, peacefully passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Eagar. He was born October 8, 1936 in Phoenix, the son of James Johnston and Jane O’Neil Johnston.
John was a kind person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends….and strangers….LOL. John tried to befriend every stranger he met. John lived his whole...
Emma Parfinovics
Dec 1, 2018
Emma Parfinovics, 96, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Nutrioso. She was born March 6, 1922 in Snepele, Latvia, the daughter of Andreja Kalnins and Elisabeth Braunfelds Kalnins. Emma had an adventurous life. She fled Latvia at a young age during WWII and made her way to Czechoslovakia then Germany. There she met and married...
Kristopher John Pence
Nov 29, 2018
Kristopher “Kris” John Pence, 28, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born November 7, 1990 in Springerville, the son of Dennis John Stover, Sr. and Michelle Renee Pence. Kris showed us how a smile can light up the world; always giving more thought to the comfort and happiness of those around him. He was always showing support and...
Loraine Adair Reynolds Laney
Nov 27, 2018
Loraine Adair Reynolds Laney, 87, passed away, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Eagar. She was born October 4, 1931 in Ramah, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert Lonnie Adair and Bertha Melton Adair. Loraine attended elementary school and high school in Loretto, Tennessee. She was a straight A student and Valedictorian of her graduating class. She had TB twice growing up,...
Madolyn Lenora Smith
Nov 25, 2018
Lenora died in her sleep, at her home in Eagar, Sunday morning, November 25, 2018 after a long struggle with many issues including chronic pain from a series of unsuccessful spine surgeries. She was born April 6, 1948 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Her family moved to Phoenix in 1961, where she met the love of her life, Tim L....
William "Bill" Dudley Prentice
Nov 21, 2018
William “Bill” Dudley Prentice, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in St. Johns. He was born June 17, 1929 in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Robert K. Prentice and Mildred Cunningham Prentice. Bill was a longtime, devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Anna, served a mission in Concho; always...
Cora D Peña
Nov 21, 2018
Cora D. Peña, 76, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in St. Johns. She was born February 2, 1942 in Concho, the daughter of Pedro Dominguez and Lola Duran Dominguez. Cora lived in St. Johns all her life. She cared for children and elderly in St. Johns and was a cook for the school district for many years. She later...
Sharon Lorraine Isaacson Crosby
Nov 16, 2018
Sharon Lorraine Isaacson Crosby, 77, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 in Gilbert. She was born April 6, 1941 in Flagstaff, the daughter of John Raymond Isaacson and Mary Lorraine King Isaacson. Sharon was a lifelong resident of St. Johns except for a short absence for college. She was active in the community of St. Johns and after raising 5...
Raul Estrada
Nov 13, 2018
Raul Estrada, 55, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Mesa. He was born December 30, 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Fazur Estrada and Maria Elena Burgos Estrada.Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boulder Creek Stake Center, with visitation one hour prior....
Beverly Jean Brenner Martin
Nov 9, 2018
Beverly Jean Brenner Martin of Eagar, was born February 10, 1945 in Denver, Colorado and passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 in Mesa at the age of 73. Bev was adopted by Harold and Lucille Rapier Brenner and spent her early years growing up in the York and Clifton areas playing with cousins on the river. After losing her mother...
Wayne Phaul Strang
Nov 4, 2018
Wayne Phaul Strang, 92, of Quemado, New Mexico passed away, Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Springerville. He was born April 3, 1926 in Weed, New Mexico, the son of Elbrige Arthur Strang and Rachel Boone Strang.Graveside Services will be held Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Quemado Cemetery, Quemado, New Mexico.
Justin Charles Taylor
Nov 3, 2018
Justin Charles Taylor, 34, passed away, Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Springerville. He was born October 20, 1984 in Springerville, the son of Tony Lynn Walker and Robyn Mychele Taylor. From his birth to his death he nurtured those around him with a contagious laugh, comforting hugs and great jokes. Justin was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He...
Laurel Jean Bigelow
Oct 30, 2018
Laurel Jean Bigelow, went home peacefully to her Heavenly Father in the arms of her loving family. She was born September 15, 2018 and passed away, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Phoenix. Even though Laurel did not live long she put up a valiant fight. CDH may have beaten her, but she touched the lives of those who cared for...
James K Wood
Oct 24, 2018
James K. WoodIt is with great sadness that the family of James K. Wood, 1960-2018, announces his sudden passing after a heart attack Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 58. He will be forever remembered by his wife of 35½ years Antonia “Toni”, his sons, Anthony Wood, David (Tami) Wood, Jonathan (Anna) Wood, Samuel (Kristine) Wood, grandsons, William,...
Michelle Lee Castillo-Shutts
Oct 24, 2018
Michelle Lee Castillo-Shutts, 45, passed away October 24, 2018 in Florida. She was born June 1, 1973 in Flagstaff.
Michelle loved her children and family. She loved working in healthcare and loved fishing, hunting and canoeing.
Michelle is survived by her parents, Manuel and Lee Castillo, spouse, Ronald Shutts, sons, Jack Hooper, Jr., Pima; Jacob Hooper, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Joshua...
Dorthy "Dottie" Ann Hatch Hansen
Oct 19, 2018
Dorthy “Dottie” Ann Hatch Hansen, 83 of St. Johns, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. Dottie was born on February 26, 1935 to Sterling Grant Hatch and Ann Eliza Randall in Pinedale, Arizona and was the third of four children. She lived in several different places as her parents moved around teaching school. Most of her formative years were spent...
Larry L Shockley
Oct 14, 2018
Larry L. Shockley, 72, of Eagar, passed away Sunday October 14, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rhonda Shockley, daughters, Vanassa (Vince) Hill, Winslow; Charlotte (Christopher) Hill, Eagar; grandchildren, Ashley (Mauricio) Apodaca, Austin Hill, great grandchildren, Analyesa Hill, Isaiah Apodaca, brothers, Jerry and Richard, sisters, Kitty McCaslin, Anna...
Katherine "Katie" Page Franco
Oct 14, 2018
Katherine Page “Katie” Franco passed away, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at age 30. Katie was the beloved daughter of Ernesto and Merrill Franco and loving sister of Ana Elisa Franco-Labarga. Katie loved love and had a generous heart. As an artist and a writer, her stories and poetry shared a unique and complex view of the world. Her story telling...
Charlene Walker Cherry
Oct 4, 2018
Charlene Walker Cherry, 84, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, with family by her side in Eagar. She was born November 21, 1933 in Farmington, New Mexico, the daughter of Jesse Eaton Walker and Lottie Marie Stallings Walker. Charlene spent most of her life working in the healthcare field, which she loved. She was a member of The Church of...
Julie Ann McClellan Raban
Sep 27, 2018
Julie Ann McClellan Raban, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her home in St. Johns. She was born on July 11, 1935 in Santa Monica, California to Scott Parker McClellan of Loa, Utah and Nelda Veon Madsen of Charleston, Utah. She was the firstborn child and was joined by two adopted brothers...
Burnham Mortuary
Eagar, Arizona
Burnham Mortuary
St. Johns, Arizona
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