Norma “Kay” Herrera, 82, passed away from natural causes in Mesa on Dec. 8, 2024. Born Dec. 5, 1942, in Florence, she grew up in the picturesque mining community of Superior, where she was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. Kay was preceded in death...
Obituaries
Mary Xochtil Juvera
Mary Xochtil Juvera, known for her self-reliance, strong Catholic faith and courage to persevere through adverse life challenges, passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 13, 2024, at the age of 86. Mary will lovingly be remembered by her son, Samuel (Diane)...
Richard Ormus Sharp Sr.
Richard Ormus Sharp Sr. was born in San Manuel, Arizona on April 2, 1967, and passed away on Dec. 13, 2024, at the age of 57. Richard was a Mammoth native, born, raised and died in the community he loved overlooking the Galiuros. He married the love of his life,...
Jerry Jay Moore
Jerry Jay Moore, born Oct. 21, 1965, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2024. He leaves behind his mother, Shannon Owen; son, Zachary (Ellizabeth) Moore; brother, CB (Maggie) Owen; and grandson, Derek Moore. Jerry also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews...
Samantha Bayardo
Samantha Bayardo, 25, passed away in Mesa on Dec. 6, 2024. Cause of death is pending. She is survived by her father and mother, Jorge “Ani” and Elizabeth Bayardo; siblings, Miguel, Elizani and Alexis; and son, JoseLuis Samuel Bayardo. Samantha made friends...
Aaron K. Goodridge
Aaron K. Goodridge was born Feb. 23, 1981, to Robert and Patti Goodridge in Mesa, Arizona. Aaron grew up in Kearny and attended Ray Schools. When he was old enough, he moved to Phoenix and got his Commercial Driver’s License. He loved being a truck driver,...
Jesus (Jess) DaRugna
Jesus (Jess) DaRugna peacefully joined our Lord on Dec. 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jess was born in Jerome, Arizona on Nov. 14, 1933, to Adolph DaRugna and Ysabel Lara DaRugna. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary (Lily) Guzman (Manuel), his...
Martie Kay Irwin
Martie Kay Irwin, 72, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024, in Casa De La Luz Hospice in Tucson. Martie is survived by her husband, Frank Irwin; sisters, Jerry and Cidney; children, Aaron and Kati Roberts, Karen and Seth Knowlton, Kaysee Brewer, and Sandra and Matt...
John Espino Chavez
John Espino Chavez, 87, of Superior, AZ, passed away on Nov. 18, 2024, in Mesa, AZ. Born Aug. 4, 1937, to Diego and Celia Espino Chavez in Cottonwood, AZ, John was the second of 12 siblings. The family moved to Superior when his father started working at the copper...
Anthony Martinez Ramos
Anthony “Tony” Martinez Ramos, 75, passed away Nov. 15, 2024, in Oracle due to health issues. He was born on May 17, 1949. Anthony is survived by his siblings, Joe (Sharron) Ramos Sr., Loli (Armando) Medina, Becky (Alfred) Bayze, Eddie (Tracey) Ramos, Bobby...