Lidia “Lillie” Arellano Martinez, 96, of Superior, passed away Feb. 4, 2018. She was born in Springer, NM to Candido and Ramona Arellano. She was their 7th born of 9 children. She arrived in Superior in 1936. She graduated from...
Obituaries
Yvon James Cooper
Yvon James Cooper, 84, passed away on Feb. 6, 2018 due to pneumonia and influenza. Yvon earned his G.E.D. He served three years in the U.S. Army 14th Armored Cavalry in Germany during the Korean War. He also worked as an electrician in the copper...
Carol Beneitone
Long time San Manuel resident Carol Beneitone died on Feb. 2, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Roxy (Billy) Brown, and son, Raymond Beneitone; grandchildren, Amber Brown, Shawn (Shannon) Brown, Tasmin Woodmansee, Kolbi Beneitone and Kolter...
Magdalena ‘Nena’ Becerra
Magdalena "Nena" Becerra, "Mrs. B" died peacefully at her home Jan. 31, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1933 to Luis and Rita Gomez in Santa Rita, New Mexico. Nena married Jesus Becerra on Oct. 10, 1953. They moved to...
Kenneth Allen Smitch
Kenneth Allen Smitch passed away Feb. 10, 2018. He was born March 9, 1942, in Clifton, AZ, the son of David Jordon and Rena Laura Smitch. He was raised in Globe, AZ. Kenneth joined the Army in 1960 and while in the service, he met his wife, Helen Delores...
Carl Runnalis
Carl Runnalis, 46, passed away on Jan. 28, 2018 in Oracle. He is survived by his mother and father, MaryKay and Romolo Madrid; daughters, Rachel and Megan Runnalis; son, James Runnalis; brother, Romo II; and sisters, Margie, Anna, Sandy and Angie....
Tommy Hendrickson
Tommy Hendrickson, 66, passed away Jan. 29, 2018 from complications due to pulmonary fibrosis. He was born and raised in Oracle, Arizona, and graduated from the University of Louisville. After he graduated, he returned home to Arizona to practice...
Vincent Abraham ‘Chenté’ Chavez
Vincent Abraham “Chenté” Chavez, 41, passed away on Dec. 16, 2017. He was born Sept. 25, 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived in the Tri-Community for more than 40 years, residing in Oracle at the time of his death. He was a self-taught...
William ‘Bill’ Buttery
Dr. William "Bill" Buttery went to be with his Lord on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Josephine (Jo) of 21 years; sister, Mary (Buttery) Carter; children, Amy (Steve Littler), DeeDee (Tom McKinney), and John...
Kent Jensen
Kent Jensen, 76, passed away on Dec. 23, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Kent’s friend and partner of 20 years, Carrie, was at his bedside when he passed quietly away, which is how he wanted it. He served in the Army in Korea and his working years were...