In Memory Of …

November 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)

ARLENE JUDITH LUCAS, March 15, 1941 – November 30, 2024, age 83, of Globe, passed away at her home. (LM)

BEVERLY BISHOP WOODS, March 24, 1956 – November 30, 2024, age 68, of Globe, passed away. Beverly was a seamstress and tailor, and taught quilting at Gila Valley Community College for over 20 years. She was originally from Monticello, Utah. (LM)

DELORES MCINTOSH, July 7, 1964 – November 28, 2024, age 60, of Peridot, passed away at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Globe. (LM)

TRUDIE ANN SHORTEN, December 7, 1962 – November 26, 2024, age 61, of Peridot, passed away at San Carlos Health Care in Peridot. (LM)

NANCY JANE FRIEND, May 19, 1951 – November 25, 2024, age 73, passed away. Nancy worked at St. Mary’s Hospital for 40 years as an X-ray tech and ultrasound tech. She was born in Logan, Ohio. (BM)

RONNIE G DORAN, October 26, 1943 – November 24, 2024, age 81, passed away. (BM)

RAYNESHA SHANEL ORTEGA, April 22, 2000 – November 24, 2024, age 24, of Globe, passed away. Raynesha was a cashier at Family Dollar. (LM)

CHARLOTTE TITLA, April 7, 1940 – November 23, 2024, age 84, of San Carlos, passed away at her home. (LM)

JOVITA LINDA HOWELL, October 6, 1941 – November 23, 2024, age 83, of Globe-Miami, passed away. She was a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor at Rice Elementary, San Carlos Junior High, San Carlos High School, and in Leupp. (LM)

JERRY WAYNE GARLINGHOUSE, February 11, 1950 – November 23, 2024, age 74, of Wheatfields, passed away at his home. Jerry served in Vietnam and then worked for ADOT. He was born in Globe. (LM)

LOWELL ‘GRANDPA LEE’ ETHELBAH, June 9, 1984 – November 21, 2024, age 40, of San Carlos, passed away in Tucson. (LM)

CAROLE LEE MCINTYRE, September 6, 1941 – November 20, 2024, age 83, of Globe, passed away at her home. Carole taught at Tuffy Tiger Daycare Center for 26 years, retiring as director. She was originally from Mason Town, Pennsylvania. (LM)

ROSE JAIME, November 29, 1928 – November 19, 2024, age 95, of Superior, passed away in Superior. Rose was active in her community and church. She was originally from Jerome. (BM)

JOSEPH CHAVEZ GONZALES, September 5, 1940 – November 19, 2024, age 84, of Globe, passed away at Scottsdale Osborn Hospital. He was born in East Los Angeles and moved to Miami after serving in the Army. He worked in the mines as a mechanic, and later for the Globe and Miami school districts. (BM)

ROBERT CASTANEDA LOPEZ, January 14, 1945 – November 19, 2024, age 79, passed away in Chandler. Robert served in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne and then worked for Magma Copper for 23 years. He was born at Miami Inspiration Hospital. (LM)

AURELIA JUNE ROGERS, November 11, 1949 – November 19, 2024, age 75, of Peridot, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

JOHN ESPINO CHAVEZ, August 4, 1937 – November 18, 2024, age 87, of Superior, passed away in Mesa. John worked in the mines his entire career, including at the Magma Mine smelter, except during his service in the armed forces. He was born in Cottonwood. (BM)

VELMA GRANT, January 17, 1941 – November 18, 2024, age 83, of Peridot, passed away at Banner University Hospital in Tucson. (LM)

LEON R. NEWMAN, March 10, 1949 – November 17, 2024, age 75, of San Carlos, passed away at Haven Health in Safford. (LM)

DANIEL PAREDES, August 3, 1952 – November 17, 2024, age 72, passed away in Tempe. Daniel was a Cummings mechanic. (BM)

MERLENA DANE JOHNSON, December 31, 1989 – November 16, 2024, age 34, of San Carlos, passed away at Hospice of the Valley in Chandler. Merlena worked for the Tribal Administration Office in Housekeeping, as well as the Apache Gold Casino. She was originally from Whiteriver. (LM)

VERA MARY (CAMPOS) FERNANDEZ, January 25, 1953 – November 15, 2024, age 71, passed away. She was a foster mother and nursing assistant. (LM)

LOUIS VALDEZ, December 5, 1996 – November 14, 2024, age 27, passed away. (BM)

RALPH ‘CHAPO’ GARCIA, February 15, 1935 – November 13, 2024, age 89, passed away at his home. Chapo worked in mining for over 37 years, first as a heavy equipment operator at the Christmas mine and then as a tank house operator at Phelps-Dodge. (LM)

LUCIA ARMENTA ROBLES, November 7, 1948 – November 13, 2024, age 76, of Superior, passed away in Mesa. Lucy worked at Uptown Theater and as a beautician in her younger years, and later taught preschool at the Superior Public Library. (BM)

GABRIEL LEROY BROWNING, December 3, 1981 – November 11, 2024, age 42, of San Carlos, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. (LM)

JOHN AGUIRRE, April 23, 1961 – November 9, 2024, age 63, of Phoenix, passed away at Ryan House. He worked at Asarco as a relief supervisor, classified conv, craneman, and skimmer. He was born in Ray. (BM)

VALENTINO ‘TINO’ BENDLE, February 8, 1968 – November 9, 2024, age 56, of San Carlos, passed away at San Carlos Apache Health Care in Peridot. (LM)

HARLEY ARDEN VICTOR, August 25, 1997 – November 9, 2024, age 27, passed away. Harley worked with TANF Construction, Ranch Creek Apache Sand and Gravel, Apache Gold Casino Convenience Store, and the Sawmill. He was born in Globe. (LM)

BYRON BLACK, July 18, 1999 – November 9, 2024, age 25, of San Carlos, passed away at San Carlos Health Care in Peridot. (LM)

FRANK EUGENE JOY, August 26, 1932 – November 8, 2024, age 92, passed away in Globe. Frank worked for Inspiration/Cyprus Miami Mining as a mobile crane operator for 32 years. He and his wife Mary Ann also owned and operated the Westside Trailer Park for over 40 years. He was originally from Gisela. (LM)

LORETTA HUNTER, September 10, 1941 – November 7, 2024, age 83, of San Carlos, passed away at her home. (LM)

HOWARD ‘HOD’ HOOKE JR., August 30, 1953 – November 7, 2024, age 71, passed away. Hod spent his career in the San Carlos Apache Tribal Food Distribution Program and the Ash Creek Livestock Association. He was born in San Carlos. (LM)

BERNARD STANLEY, November 30, 1950 – November 5, 2024, age 73, of San Carlos, passed away at Haven of Globe. Bernard was a cowboy, and was born in Bylas. (LM)

WILLIAM ERNEST ACKER, June 30, 1953 – November 4, 2024, age 71, of Downey, California, passed away at his home. Bill was an educator and was born in Globe. (BM)

JESUS ROSS, May 16, 1953 – November 4, 2024, age 71, passed away. (BM)

ROSE ANN EVERSON-WRIGHT, March 24, 1924 – November 3, 2024, age 100, of Mesa, passed away. Rose was born in Minto, North Dakota, and lived in Mesa for 46 years. During WWII, she was a “Rosie the Riveter.” (BM)

FORREST CLYDE FORD, January 21, 1942 – November 3, 2024, age 82, of Globe, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Forrest served in the U.S. Navy and then worked in reproduction and in engine maintenance at Honeywell for 38 years. He was originally from El Centro, California. (LM)

ROBERT ORTEGA, May 18, 1952 – November 3, 2024, age 72, of Winkelman, passed away at his home. He worked for ASARCO his entire career, and was originally from Lordsburg, New Mexico. (BM)

CHERYL MAE KOZIE, October 25, 1955 – November 3, 2024, age 69, passed away at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale. (LM)