All Obituaries

Harold Eugene Klump went to be with the Lord August 31, 2018 at 2:46 AM surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 29, 1933 to Herl Allen Klump and Thelma Irene (Bennett) Klump.  He married June Diane Rouse June 29, 1957.  They had 61 years together.   Harold is survived by his wife June, along with his daughters Debra (Tom) Fisher, Penny (David) Smith , Mary Walker of Illinois , Diane Klump and Darla (Tony) Izzo of Arizona.  He is also survived by...

Patsy Marie (Mahan) Taylor, 89, of St. David, Arizona, died July 26, 2018 at Peppi's House in Tucson, Arizona, a short time after suffering two debilitating strokes. She was born on June 16, 1929 in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Pauline Mahan.  A short time later her family moved to Sullivan, Indiana, where Patsy spent most of her childhood and where she graduated from high school.  She moved to Arizona in late 1960, first to Tucson and later to St. David where she...

Fonda Irene Lofgreen Busby, 72, of St. David died peacefully Monday, July 23, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1945 in Tucson, Arizona to Dewayne Niels and Theadues Jones Lofgreen.  Fonda graduated from St. David High School and attended U of A . This is where she rekindled her "friendship" with Marven Busby. They were married October 12th, 1966, and have been married for 51 years. They were blessed with three children:Tiffany Dawn...

Bill DeHaven was born in Charleston, West Virginia on December 3, 1939.  The family moved to Tucson, Arizona when Bill was 3 years old. Bill went to high school in Marana.  He loved sports and played on the football team as quarterback. Bill was an adventurer.  He was hitchhiking to Alaska when he stopped at his brother's house in Wyoming.  There he met the love of his life, Dawna Yale.  They were married on October 20, 1957.  Both of them loved to fish,...

Margaret was born in Oakland California, and was raised in Livermore California where she attended Livermore Union High School.  Shortly thereafter, she moved to Santa Paula, California and then she moved to Benson, Arizona where she resided in J-Six Ranchettes. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Lucas and Carmen Rodriguez.  She is survived by her husband Eddie Ortiz, and her three children: Joanne (Guillermo) Buenrostros, Joseph and Jason Bracamontes, five...

Rose Eileen Fenn was born January 29, 1932 in Tucson, AZ to Josephine and Edward Flynn.  Rose spent most of her life in the beautiful San Pedro Valley.  She grew up on Flynn Road in St. David, AZ and attended St. David schools. Rose attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Tucson, AZ.  She worked as a nurse most of her life in various roles in the community.  Rose met her husband Robert at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Benson, and on October 24, 1953, they...

Esker Jimmie Mayberry died peacefully at home Saturday, June 16, 2018 embraced by his wife.  He was 90 years old. Born May 3, 1928 in Bisbee, Arizona to Esker Farrell and Amy Busby Mayberry, Jim grew up in and loved Arizona, especially his home community of St. David.   Jim is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Carmen Consuelo Alonzo, aka Connie. Jim was married 53 years to Gwendolyn Young Mayberry. Gwen died in 1999.  Jim and Gwen have nine children, all...

James Michael (Mike) Stanley passed away on June 25, 2018 at the age of 67.  He was surrounded by his family in his home in Benson, Arizona. Mike was born on July 4, 1950 in Powell, Wyoming.  He was the first born of two born to James F. Stanley and Barbara L. Wirth.  At the age of twelve he was bed ridden with what the doctors called arthritis throughout his body.  He was given six months to live.  His parents decided to move Mike to a warmer climate and moved to...

Conrad J. Caballero, born April 2, 1944, passed away June 26, 2018, at 74 years of age. Preceded in death by parents Ben and Raquel Caballero Jr., he retired from Boilermakers Union. Conrad is survived by sisters Constance (Connie) Celaya and Berenice (Mica). Please, no flowers.   Rosary 9:30 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Saturday, July 14, 2018.

Frank L. Spittle, 77, of Tucson, Arizona passed away at home under the care of Hospice and surrounded by family.  A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Frank’s adventurous and caring spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a graduate of Benson High School and attended both The University of Arizona and Texas Western, now known as University of Texas at El Paso.  He became an engineer, a profession that would take him to many places, including Holloman AF...