In Memory Of…

December 2023 – This list is compiled from the records of both Lamont Mortuary and Bulman Miles Funeral Home for deaths in Globe and Miami. Obituaries have been edited. Complete details can be found at: (LM: Lamont Mortuary, BF: Bulman Miles Funeral Home)

KENNETH EDWARD HEIN, September 18, 1929 – December 31, 2023, age 94, passed away. (BM)

CRUZ SALAS, April 3, 1936 – December 31, 2023, age 87, passed away. Cruz played football for NAU, coached and taught in Clifton, worked as an education administrator for the BIA in San Carlos for 25 years, and served as a county supervisor for Gila County for 12 years. In retirement, he was active at Holy Angels Church and in the Knights of Columbus. (LM)

WILMA LUJAN, June 21, 1958 – December 31, 2023, age 65, passed away. (BM)

BETTY JEAN KINNEY, July 19, 1953 – December 30, 2023, age 70, of San Carlos, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

SYLIA SIPPI, October 3, 1982 – December 30, 2023, age 41, of Peridot, passed away at her home. (LM)

JOAQUIN DIAZ-GONZALEZ, August 2, 1927 – December 29, 2023, age 96, passed away. (BM)

DORIS COLBY, October 30, 1938 – December 29, 2023, age 85, of Dudleyville, passed away in Gilbert. She managed the hardware and convenience store “Diamond J” from 1968 until 1997. (BM)

BETTY ANN BENDLE, November 16, 1956 – December 29, 2023, age 67, passed away. (LM)

KENNY RAY JENSEN, January 14, 1994 – December 29, 2023, age 29, of Globe, passed away. (LM)

DOROTHY ROSE GOTHARD, January 30, 1932 – December 27, 2023, age 91, passed away. Dorothy worked for TransAmerica Title/Pioneer Title companies and was originally from Leadville, Colorado. (BM)

MARK ANTHONY RAMOS, January 30, 1960 – December 24, 2023, age 63, of Globe, passed away. (LM)

BERNICE COOK, December 5, 1932 – December 22, 2023, age 91, of Superior, passed away at Heritage Health. She worked for a time as a maid at the Arboretum in Superior. (LM)

MANUEL TENA, April 19, 1933 – December 22, 2023, age 90, of Miami, passed away at his home. Manny retired from Cyprus Mine with over 30 years of service. He served in the Air Force and later the Air National Guard, where he was an electrician technician. He also served as a council member in Miami. (BM)

ESMAEL “JUNJO” CONTRERAS, March 19, 1942 – December 22, 2023, age 81, of Winkelman, passed away. He was originally from Hayden. (BM)

CAROL JEAN ROBINSON, February 13, 1962 – December 22, 2023, age 61, of San Carlos, passed away at her home. (LM)

RENELDA JUNE GOODE, June 16, 1967 – December 21, 2023, age 56, passed away in Scottsdale. (LM)

JANIE WYVONNE MARTINEZ, September 15, 1947 – December 20, 2023, age 76, of Globe, passed away at her home. She worked at JC Penny, Bacon’s Boots, Gambles and the 5, 10, 15 Cent Store on Broad Street. (BM)

RICHARD B. TELLEZ SR., August 12, 1950 – December 17, 2023, age 73, of Globe, passed away. He worked at Magma Copper, Pinto Valley and Freeport mines, and was a pastor for several churches. (LM)

RONNIE “K’EE” LONG, February 13, 1967 – December 15, 2023, age 56, passed away in Peridot. He worked at St. Charles Apache Roman Catholic Church. (LM)

SUSANNA CORONA MARTINEZ AGUIRRE, August 11, 1931 – December 13, 2023, age 92, passed away. She was originally from San Pedro. (BM)

BARBARA SALAS, October 26, 1950 – December 13, 2023, age 73, passed away. (BM)

SANDRA JOYCE RIDDLE, December 5, 1956 – December 13, 2023, age 67, passed away. (LM)

HENRY GUS COLVIN JR., December 25, 1934 – December 12, 2023, age 88, of Prescott Valley, passed away at his home. Henry was a heavy equipment operator and surveyor. He worked on notable projects including the missile sites near Tucson, Palo Verde Power Plant, raised the smokestack in Hayden, and the Grayhawk Development. He was a member of Gila County Search & Rescue. (LM)

MARTINEZ CLARK, February 14, 1941 – December 12, 2023, age 82, of Oakland, California, passed away. (LM)

CHARLES WILLIAM JACKSON, December 8, 1973 – December 11, 2023, age 50, of Globe, passed away. (LM)

MICHAEL CHARLES LONG JR., April 5, 1984 – December 11, 2023, age 39, passed away. (LM)

TYLOR WILLIS MODLESS, August 22, 1997 – December 9, 2023, age 26, of San Carlos, passed away at his home. He worked as a laborer in the construction industry. (LM)

SAMUEL JIMENEZ, April 5, 1965 – December 8, 2023, age 58, passed away. (BM)

MARTHA ANN VUKSANOVICH, September 30, 1933 – December 4, 2023, age 90, passed away at Heritage Health. Martha and her husband Mitch formed many businesses together, including MV Enterprises, Connie’s, Hilltop Motors (now Wreck O’Mended) and The Butcher Hook in Tonto Basin. (LM)

VIRGINIA MAE NORMAN, August 2, 1948 – December 4, 2023, age 75, of San Carlos, passed away at Haven Health in Globe. She worked as a wife, mother, and homemaker. (LM)

LAURA ESTRADA, December 4, 1967 – December 4, 2023, age 56, passed away. (BM)

ANTHONY JAMES ARROYOS, November 26, 1982 – December 2, 2023, age 41, of Superior, passed away at his home. He worked in mining construction for over 20 years, working his way up to project superintendent for Oddonetto Construction. (BM)

EVELYN MORROW, May 27, 1944 – December 1, 2023, age 79, passed away. She was a nurse’s aid and served as a Relief Society President, primary worker, and a program maker for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (BM)

SUSAN GREINER, October 29, 1946 – December 1, 2023, age 77, of Globe, passed away at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert. Susan worked as a photo finisher and a cook. (LM)

JOSEPH EDWARD GILMORE III, March 7, 1954 – December 1, 2023, age 69, of Globe, passed away at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. (LM)