In Memory Of …

October 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)

JOE PAUL MEDINA, December 8, 1943 – October 31, 2024, age 80, passed away. (LM)

GLORIA ANN EWING, July 8, 1968 – October 31, 2024, age 56, passed away. (LM)

AIDA HORTON, April 12, 1943 – October 29, 2024, age 81, of Kearny, passed away. As a young woman, Aida worked at the Pioneer Hotel, as an elevator operator and in other roles. (BM)

LUCILLE GONZALEZ, August 14, 1930 – October 26, 2024, age 94, of Globe, passed away. (BM)

KRCINA PATSY LONNIE, December 24, 1985 – October 26, 2024, age 38, passed away. (LM)

ROBINSON POLK SR., December 24, 1939 – October 25, 2024, age 84, passed away. (LM)

BRIAN PAUL SIMMONS, March 7, 1965 – October 25, 2024, age 59, passed away in Superior. He was originally from Loveland, Colorado, and worked in the mines, starting at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, Montana. (BM)

ROBERT ANTHONY RAMOS, May 26, 1966 – October 24, 2024, age 58, passed away. (LM)

DAVID “NINI” BARRERAS, May 4, 1951 – October 22, 2024, age 73, of Superior, passed away. He worked at Magma Copper and at BHP for 29 years as a heavy equipment operator. (BM)

HERBERT M ENCINAS, August 9, 1939 – October 20, 2024, age 85, passed away. He was born in Douglas and had a long career as a general contractor in Phoenix. He moved to Globe in 2006. (BM)

MILLIE “LUPE” MADRID, December 2, 1956 – October 20, 2024, age 67, of Globe, passed away. Millie worked in many jobs, including cleaning, cooking, and factory work at the Gomez Tortilla Factory and Republic Plastics. She was originally from Pueblo, Colorado. (BM)

EDITH MARGUERITA PEAY, July 2, 1931 – October 20, 2024, age 93, passed away at her home. (LM)

TEDDY RAY COX, December 3, 1968 – October 19, 2024, age 55, of Miami, passed away at his home. He worked as a truck driver and was originally from New Albany, Indiana. (LM)

RAMONA LAUREEN MILLER, May 11, 1982 – October 19, 2024, age 42, of Bylas, passed away at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert. She was originally from Phoenix. (LM)

DYLAN SHADOE BOURKE, July 3, 1990 – October 18, 2024, age 34, of San Carlos, passed away at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Tucson. He was born in Globe and worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Forestry as a seasonal firefighter. (LM)

ALESA MARIE ROSS, November 19, 1993 – October 18, 2024, age 30, passed away. Alesa had been diagnosed with an illness when she was young and was expected to live only three years. She astounded everyone with her resilience and positivity. (BM)

RAPHEL LEE BREAD, December 6, 1993 – October 18, 2024, age 30, of Sacaton, passed away in Phoenix. (LM)

GARNET “PEGGY” LORRAINE SMART, October 23, 2024 – October 18, 2024, age 97, of Miami, passed away. (LM)

ELVA ANNE POWERS, November 10, 1930 – October 17, 2024, age 93, of Globe, passed away. (LM)

ABBIE GAIL PATTERSON, December 4, 1963 – October 16, 2024, age 60, of San Carlos, passed away at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center in Peridot. (LM)

ANTHONY MATTHEW MADRID, April 21, 1985 – October 16, 2024, age 39, of Superior, passed away. Anthony was trained in HVAC but became a talented freelance artist. (BM)

JERRI DOLORA MENTZER, July 30, 1955 – October 15, 2024, age 69, passed away. Jerri enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1979 and served as a narcotics dog handler. She was a pioneer for women serving in the armed forces. (LM)

EDITH LOUISE MARSCHALL, May 14, 1923 – October 14, 2024, age 101, of Globe, passed away. Edith worked at the Edison Power Company, the Miami Clinic as a receptionist and bookkeeper, and at Miami Inspiration Hospital in payroll and administration. (BM)

LIBORIO VEGA URQUIDEZ, February 17, 1946 – October 14, 2024, age 78, of Globe, passed away at CVRMC. He was originally from Alpine, Texas. (LM)

KATHERINE ANN GOODE, March 3, 1952 – October 14, 2024, age 72, of San Carlos, passed away at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson. (LM)

GERALDINE ROBERTA PIKE, September 10, 1955 – October 14, 2024, age 69, of Chinatown, AZ, passed away. (LM)

RUBEN M. HUERTA, May 13, 1959 – October 14, 2024, age 65, of Superior, passed away in Apache Junction. (BM)

MARY LOU BROCKERT, September 13, 1936 – October 13, 2024, age 88, of Globe, passed away. She was an interior designer and helped launch and manage Brockert’s Plumbing Supply in Globe. She also served as director of the Globe Active Adult Center and implemented its Meals on Wheels program. She was appointed to the Arizona Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging by Rose Mofford. (LM)

GEORGE C. WINGERSKY, September 1, 1939 – October 13, 2024, age 85, of Globe, passed away at his home. (LM)

RICHARD RALPH TARANGO, September 13, 1969 – October 13, 2024, age 55, passed away. (LM)

MICHAEL DANIEL FRANCISCO, October 12, 1981 – October 12, 2024, age 43, of San Carlos, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. He worked as a seasonal firefighter for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Forestry. (LM)

INFANT HUDSON C. MORRIS was born and passed away on October 10, 2024, at CVRMC. (LM)

MANUEL CANIZALES GAONA, July 27, 1946 – October 9, 2024, age 78, of Mesa, passed away at Vesta House in Chandler. He worked for the copper mines as a heavy-duty equipment mechanic. (LM)

BRENDA CUNNINGHAM, August 1, 1959 – October 9, 2024, age 65, of Casa Grande, passed away. Brenda was a habilitation technician at the Arizona Training Center in Coolidge. (BM)

ROXANNA KAREN JAMES, June 9, 1989 – October 6, 2024, age 35, of Glendale, passed away at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale. She was a salesperson in retail. (LM)

IGNACIO “NACHO” MAGALLANEZ, July 31, 1941 – October 5, 2024, age 83, of Superior, passed away in Superior. Nacho worked for Magma Copper for 31 years and for the Pinal County Juvenile Detention Center in Florence. He was originally from Litchfield Park. (BM)

JAMES SCANLAN, May 27, 1949 – October 5, 2024, age 75, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

DANNY SCOTT RAWLEY, August 10, 1970 – October 5, 2024, age 54, of Globe, passed away in Roosevelt. Danny was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. (LM)

LUIS CARLOS LOPEZ BRACAMONTE, April 24, 1976 – October 5, 2024, age 48, passed away in Chandler. He was originally from Tucson and grew up in the Winkelman Flats. (BM)

HERMINE (LAURA) BESSEE, July 10, 1930 – October 4, 2024, age 94, of Miami, passed away at Haven Health in Globe. She was born in Vienna, Austria. (LM)

JUANITA MCNEIL, September 21, 1944 – October 4, 2024, age 80, passed away. (BM)

TERESO GUZMAN, October 15, 1935 – October 2, 2024, age 88, of Hayden, passed away. Tereso worked for Kennecott Copper and ASARCO for over 40 years and was highly respected for his prowess as a brick mason. He served on Hayden’s town council for three terms and held every position except parish priest at St. Joseph’s. (BM)