In Memory Of…

July 2024 – 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)

ERNEST THOMAS VASQUEZ SR., February 23, 1935 – July 30, 2024, age 89, of Central Heights, passed away at his home. Ernie founded the La Luz del Dia Bakeries in Miami, Globe, and Superior. He was originally from Los Angeles and moved to Miami in 1973. (BM)

DONNA “JEAN” GERHARDT, December 23, 1939 – July 29, 2024, age 84, of Globe, passed away at her home. Jeanie taught for Mesa schools for two years and then in Globe schools for over 30 years. (LM)

LARRY JOSEPH BROWN, September 21, 1951 – July 29, 2024, age 72, of Peridot, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler. (LM)

JOHNNY ELLS, September 4, 1961 – July 29, 2024, age 62, passed away. (BM)

DALE E. SHACKLETT, February 14, 1948 – July 28, 2024, age 76, passed away. (BM)

STEPHANIE ELAINE SERNA, May 18, 1977 – July 28, 2024, age 47, of Glendale, passed away at her home. She worked as a mortgage underwriter. (BM)

WILLIAM ROBERT JOY, June 4, 1939 – July 27, 2024, age 85, of Globe, passed away at CVRMC. Bill was the owner of Tri-City Furniture store for 37 years. He was originally from Providence, Rhode Island. (LM)

MICHAEL EMERSON STARR, November 26, 1954 – July 24, 2024, age 69, of Peridot, passed away at his home. He worked as a security guard for the Indian Health Service at Whiteriver and San Carlos, and at Apache Gold Casino. He also worked as a seasonal firefighter. (LM)

CATHERINE ANNE GREGG, October 21, 1945 – July 23, 2024, age 78, of Globe, passed away at Haven of Globe. She worked as a phone operator for Mountain Bell and teacher’s aide for GUSD. She was a foster parent to many Gila County children for over 10 years. (LM)

JAMES THOMAS TWOHEY, September 28, 1948 – July 22, 2024, age 75, of Globe, passed away at his home. James worked as a boilermaker for Pinto Valley Magma. He was originally from Chicago. (LM)

RONELL SUSAN REEDE, April 2, 1966 – July 22, 2024, age 58, of Bylas, passed away at San Carlos Hospital in Peridot. (LM)

SHIRLEY JEAN GRAHAM, January 9, 1929 – July 21, 2024, age 95, passed away. She had a 25+ year career in banking, as a bookkeeper and then branch manager at Valley National Bank’s Hayden branch. After retiring she served as a classroom volunteer in Mesa for over 15 years. (BM)

ORLANDO BELVADO, August 17, 1960 – July 20, 2024, age 63, of San Carlos, passed away at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix. (LM)

MANUEL F. MIRANDA, April 30, 1931 – July 19, 2024, age 93, passed away in Globe. He was employed by Magma Copper for 30 years. (BM)

JOHN ARTHUR WILDER JR., May 11, 1962 – July 18, 2024, age 62, of Globe, passed away at Haven Health in Globe. He worked as a foreman and mechanic at Krupa’s Boat Mart in Michigan before retiring to Arizona, where he worked at K&S Marina Ace Hardware, the Roosevelt campground as camp host, and as a volunteer at the Gila Community Food Bank. (BM)

TEVIN AUGUSTINE TSOSIE, October 16, 1993 – July 18, 2024, age 30, passed away. Tevin was employed with the Ash Creek Cattle Association. (LM)

RENE DOW, July 13, 1956 – July 16, 2024, age 68, passed away. (BM)

TOMMY EDWARD DEEN, January 12, 1931 – July 15, 2024, age 93, of Kearny, passed away in Globe. He was originally from Fort Stockton, Texas. (LM)

CARROLL JANE DUWYENIE, August 14, 1946 – July 15, 2024, age 77, of Peridot, passed away in Phoenix. (LM)

MERLE EUGENE PALMER, October 18, 1936 – July 13, 2024, age 87, passed away at his home. He owned funeral homes in Illinois and Globe, and was originally from Rushville, Illinois. (LM)

FREDDIE CARL GOSS, March 13, 1938 – July 13, 2024, age 86, of Globe, passed away at Heritage Health Care in Globe. He was originally from Pitcher, Oklahoma. (LM)

MICHAEL JAMES SALAZAR, January 28, 1959 – July 13, 2024, age 65, passed away. Michael devoted 37 years to the local mines as a diagnostic mechanic and welder. He designed and built all the park benches throughout the Globe downtown area. (LM)

MAXX MITCHELL NORMAN, June 15, 1982 – July 12, 2024, age 42, of Glendale, passed away in Phoenix. He worked as a line cook, prep cook, and a chef in the restaurant industry, including at Xanterra Parks and Resort Grand Canyon Village. (LM)

FRANK JOHN DUFRIEND, February 2, 1968 – July 11, 2024, age 56, passed away at Pro-Medica Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Frank was a registered nurse who worked at hospitals in Tucson and San Diego, and then at the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital in Toledo. He grew up in Globe. (LM)

THOMAS FRANCIS JR., November 29, 1946 – July 10, 2024, age 77, of San Carlos, passed away at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. (LM)

DESIRAY MAREE LYNCH, September 7, 1984 – July 10, 2024, age 39, passed away at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. (LM)

EULES EARL LANE, September 3, 1947 – July 8, 2024, age 76, of Globe, passed away at his home. (LM)

RAYMOND MICHAEL DUDE JR., August 25, 1978 – July 7, 2024, age 45, of San Carlos, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. He worked as a security guard for the San Carlos Apache Tribe. (LM)

MANZEL WILLIAM UNDERWOOD, October 2, 1969 – July 6, 2024, age 54, passed away at his cabin on Mt. Taylor in New Mexico. He was a partner of C&M Service Center and a master mechanic of 35 years. (LM)

TERRY SALAS, May 9, 1942 – July 5, 2024, age 82, passed away at her home. (BM)

LAWRENCE ORTIZ, April 9, 1924 – July 4, 2024, age 100, passed away. (BM)

DENNIS ROY UMPHENOUR JR., July 23, 1968 – July 4, 2024, age 55, of Miami, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

PATRICK PADILLA CONTRERAS, March 17, 1935 – July 3, 2024, age 89, passed away. He retired from Magma Copper as a supervisor at the mill plant. He also worked at the Florence Immigration Center and the Arizona State Prison. (BM)