Obituaries

  With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Daniel R. “Beets” Romero, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Though his time on earth has come to an end, his warmth, laughter, and unwavering love will...

  Tina Soter Fox, 83, passed away on May 11, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a first-generation American. Her parents migrated from Greece. Her father, Mike, worked as a chef and butcher while her mother, Bessie, stayed at home to care...

  Robert Charles Villalobos III was born on Dec. 2, 1986. He passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 38, leaving us far too soon.   Robert’s roots were from Superior, AZ, he’d say that proudly. While his time with us was far too short, his impact and the memories...

  Kaylee “Lee” Rose Brownrigg was a senior in high school, just two months and two days away from her 18th birthday, when she would be officially declared as an adult. For reasons known only to herself, on April 11, 2025, Lee took her own life.    Lee doubted her...

  Michael Tipton, age 87, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Northwest Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.   Michael was born on Oct. 31, 1937, in Bridgeport, Texas, to the late George Howell and Velma Carpenter. Michael is survived by his sisters, Della Roop and Marilyn...

  Darlene Kay Hayes, 59, passed away on April 26, 2025, in Cottonwood.   She leaves behind her cherished daughters, Renee E. Hendershot (Hayes) and Samantha M. Reed (Blizzard), and four beloved grandchildren who were the light of her life, Christopher Hendershot,...

  Frank VanOrman Clark Jr., 89, passed away April 29, 2025, at Mayfair Eden Care Home.   He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Janiel Clark; sons, Scott, Jason (Tanya) and Jeremy (Cali); daughter, Janae (Mark); sister, Janice Mackey; sisters-in-law, Vallene and...

  Helen S. Archuleta, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 25, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born March 24, 1927, in Santa Rita, NM and raised in Silver City, NM.   Helen met her...

  Walter Clinton Jeffrey, 77, passed away of natural causes on April 11, 2025, at his home in Apache Junction.    He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jo Flowers Ogden Jeffrey, whom he was married to for 39 years. Also surviving him are his son, Tony Ogden, daughter,...

  Marcella “Marci” Jane Health, née Lehman, daughter of George and Cecil Kerrick, a beloved mother, stepmother and dedicated educator, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, at the age of 87. Born on July 13, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, Marci lived a...