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Duane Gerald Jones
Jun 23, 2018
Duane Gerald Jones, 86, born May 3, 1932 in Crawford, Nebraska, passed away at his residence in St. Johns, Saturday, June 23, 2018. He is survived by his spouse of almost 14 years, Kathleen Jones, St. Johns; his four children, Dean Jones, Terrebonne, Oregon; Lorna Murray, Mesa; Anita McCarty, Vancouver, Washington; Donna (Rick) Lewis, Vancouver, Washington; step-children, Kevin (Kim) Ferguson,...
Daniel Lee Bockus
Jun 22, 2018
Daniel Lee Bockus, 24, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Springerville, He was born November 7, 1993 in Springerville. When Daniel was born “the world became 20% more awesome.” Daniel grew up in Round Valley and graduated from Round Valley High School in 2012. He worked several jobs after high school but he was always looking for bigger and...
Milton Thomas Thompson
Jun 21, 2018
Milton Thomas Thompson, 82, a resident of Alpine and Tonto Basin, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Gilbert. He was born August 31, 1935 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Marion Thompson and Frieda Louise Cohen Thompson. Milton was an avid hunter, fisherman and businessman. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Milton is survived by his...
Doris Marlene Gilliam Rogers
Jun 8, 2018
Doris Marlene Gilliam Rogers, 80, was born October 16, 1937 to Lonnie Gilliam and Ruby Geneva Stover Gilliam in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She joined older brothers, Ray, Bobby and Ralph. In June 1938 the family moved to Arizona, living for a while in Phoenix and eventually moving to the Alpine area and finally settling in Nutrioso. The family was completed...
Preston Michael Mott
Jun 6, 2018
Preston Michael Mott, 26, passed away, June 6, 2018 in Tucson, surrounded by loves ones following a long battle with addiction. He was born April 24, 1992 in Great Falls, Montana to Kristen Mott Sayles. Immediately Preston became the light in so many people’s lives, especially his grandparents, Garry and Sherry Mott, who remained close to Preston his entire life....
Vicky C. Baldonado
Jun 5, 2018
Vicky C. Baldonado, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home in Springerville. She was born November 18, 1948 in Springerville, the daughter of Fred Robert Baldonado and Margaret Milligan Baldonado. After graduating from Round Valley High School in 1966, Vicky attended business school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She worked at a local hospital and Thompson Electric Supply...
Michael Royce Taylor
Jun 5, 2018
Michael Royce Taylor, 45, was born July 23, 1972 in Springerville, the son of Brenda Lund and Jimmy Taylor. He went to Heaven Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Queen Creek. Michael was the third of five children and spent his childhood growing up in Round Valley. He enjoyed playing sports, scouting and hiking Flattop. He graduated from Round Valley High...
Helen Virginia Wear Urey
Jun 4, 2018
Helen Virginia Wear Urey, 94, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home in Alpine. She was born October 23, 1923 in Taylor, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry Lee Wear and Nellie Ellen Wade Wear. Helen moved to Arizona when she was 22 years old, with her husband, Kenneth. She lived at Apache Lake, Roosevelt Lake, Blue and finally...
Frank Buell Haws
Jun 2, 2018
Frank Buell Haws, 65, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Prescott Valley. He was born September 25, 1952 in Livermore, California the son of Buell and Amelia Haws. Frank married Naurine Wilkins in 1974 and they had 3 children together: Alicia, Julie and Jason. They later divorced. In 1984 Frank married Pam Suttles and they had 2 children together: Christopher...
John Kendall Hansen
Jun 1, 2018
John Kendall Hansen, 82 of St. Johns, passed away Friday June 1, 2018. Kendall was born on September 15, 1935 to John Harvey and Pauline Peterson Hansen in Joseph City and was the third of six children. Kendall attended Holbrook High School where he was a star athlete in track and field and basketball. At age 19 he served a...
W Neal Eagar
May 24, 2018
W. Neal Eagar, 83, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Gilbert. He was born August 18, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Walter Argent Eagar and Susie Eulalia South Eagar. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alta Mesa Chapel, 5350 East McLellan, Mesa,...
Lola Fay Hensley McCall Claycomb
May 18, 2018
Lola Fay Hensely McCall Claycomb, 86, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at her home in Eagar. She was born May 24, 1931 in Ballinger, Texas the daughter of Charles Buck Hensley, Sr. and Leola Jones Hensley. Fay worked many jobs from picking cotton to managing the Round Valley schools cafeteria for many years. She also managed the hospital patient...
Neal Harris Phelps, II
May 14, 2018
Neal Harris Phelps, II, 88, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 in Tempe. He was born June 20, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Neal Harris Phelps, Sr. and Esther Harriett Carr Phelps. Neal served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952-1977. He was an electrical engineer, loved motorcycles and was an avid tennis player;...
Mary Ann Gibbons
May 12, 2018
Seven short months ago our father left this world to prepare a mansion for his sweetheart, Mary Ann. On Saturday, May 12, 2018, his preparations were completed and he brought her home. Our mother, Mary Ann Pine Gibbons, was born November 13, 1935 in Independence, Missouri to Chester Earl Pine and Bertha Marguerite Nebgen Pine. She was the second child...
Manuel "Pee Wee" Ray Jaramillo
May 8, 2018
Manuel “Pee Wee” Ray Jaramillo, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his home in Springerville. He was born March 4, 1934 in Springerville, the son of Manuel Serna Jaramillo and Rose Silva Jaramillo. “Pee Wee” was a life-long resident of Springerville. He was an avid outdoorsman. Many knew him as “chili maker” as he always made the best...
James "Jim" E Muth
May 8, 2018
James E. “Jim” Muth, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his home in Springerville. He was born January 2, 1943 in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of Walter Henry Muth and Esther Will Muth. Jim was a dedicated husband and father. He also believed in service to the community; serving his country in the United States Army from 1964-1965...
Arthur Herbert Shupe
May 7, 2018
Arthur Herbert Shupe, 85, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home in Eagar. He was born March 27, 1933 in Colonial Juarez, Mexico, the son of Walter Shupe and Genieve Marie Huish Shupe. Art served his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and was a copper miner for 25 years, retiring in 1983. He loved the...
Fred L Bruner, III
May 5, 2018
Fred L. Bruner, III, 68, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born August 30, 1949 in Phoenix, the son of Fred L. Bruner, Jr. and Marjorie Taylor Bruner. Fred spent most of his childhood in Bisbee. He earned the honor of Eagle Scout and played football and track before graduating from Bisbee High School in 1967. He spent...
David Keith Loftus McMillan
May 3, 2018
David Keith Loftus McMillan, 87, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Show Low. He was born September 29, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois. Dave served his country in the United State Air Force and Naval Reserve and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 35 years. He collected model trains and volunteered his time after retirement at Summit Regional Healthcare, church...
Jacob "Buddy" Chavez
Apr 29, 2018
Jacob “Buddy” Chavez was born July 6, 1937 to Mariano and Minnie Chavez. He passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by: Mary, Jacob, Aida, Armando, Paula and daughter, Nicole. grandchildren: Solomon, Gabe, Jacob and Robert, great grandchildren, Ryan, Remi, Max, Aiden, Brody, Rosie, Ava, Deacon and Cooper. Jacob “Buddy” Chavez considered...
Burnham Mortuary
Eagar, Arizona
Burnham Mortuary
St. Johns, Arizona
Address: 20 S Washington St. Johns, AZ
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