Laura Anne Snyder, age 52, lost her life unexpectedly on Monday October 7, 2019. She was a person of keen intelligence, unlimited energy, unquenchable curiosity, diverse talents, unwavering devotion, deep faith, ready kindness, selfless generosity, quick wit, left-field humor, and unconditional love.  Laura was most content pursuing the simple joys of life, the boundless beauty of nature, and her connections to family, friends, and God.  She loved hiking, fly-fishing, quilting,...

Carol Petesch, 81 SIERRA VISTA— Carol Petesch passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2019, at the age of 81. She traveled with her husband worldwide before retiring to Sierra Vista, Arizona in 1974. She was born in Great Falls, Montana. She earned a degree in teaching from Montana State University. She lived with Multiple Sclerosis since 1969, taking care of her three daughters to teach life skills and love; then taken care of by her loving husband, Gary, of over 35 years while...

On Monday, 30 September 2019, Edward A. Howden, loving father to five children, passed away at the age of 98.  Edward was born on February 9, 1921 in Sacramento, CA.     He served in the US Army for 2 years, during WWII, at Okinawa and Korea.  Edward started his 40-year career with the Southern Pacific Railroad as a Mechanic Apprentice and worked his way up to a Master Mechanic.  He transferred several times, to various locations, with the Railroad. In 1981, he...

Irene Alice (Ehresmann) Burnette August 4, 1939 – September 29, 2019 Irene Burnette passed from this life into the next on Sunday, September 29, at Life Care Center of Sierra Vista, Arizona. She was born on August 4th, 1939 to Henry and Laura (Fry) Ehresmann in Dupree, South Dakota. Irene’s family moved to the Charles Mix county in 1940 where she grew up on the family farm near Delmont. While attending Weber school, she worked on the family farm through her younger years. Irene...

Grayce Ann (Parenteau) Varley July 30, 1944 - September 23, 2019 Grayce Ann (Parenteau) Varley, 75 was born on July 30, 1944 in Waterbury Connecticut. She went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019. She is survived by her husband, David Varley, her children: Steven Varley, Lorinda Case, Aleesha Varley, David Varley Jr., Jason Varley, Danielle Varley, and Joshua Cable, her brothers: Scot Brooker, Roger Parenteau, and Richard Parenteau, sisters: Peggy Boes and BonniSara Shea. She has 28...

Nancy Waits Garcia of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed on September 16, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Nancy was 62, born in Rushville, IN, on January 25, 1957.  She moved to Sierra Vista in 1996 where she met her husband-to-be, Nick Garcia, and together they worked together at the family plumbing business.  An avid learner, Nancy studied at night earning her Associate of Arts at Cochise College and subsequently a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of...

John Nelson Dushensky was born in the summer 1938 to Lillian Beatrice La Rue and Frank Joseph Dushensky in Poughkeepsie, NY. He served 15 years in the US Navy, was Past Commander of DAV Chap 14, lifetime member of Vietnam Veterans Ass #1093, and top in pest control sales and management including Orkin. John was preceded in death by his son Mark and his late wife Edna Mary. John married Sandra Marie Wright October 7th, 2007. John is survived by John Joseph, Heather, Richard, Wayne, and Sonya....

Lily May (Garland) Hester, 99, of Sierra Vista passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at home. Lily May, daughter of the late John B. and Lily E. (Tyler) Garland, was born in Douglas, Arizona on October 21, 1919. Lily May and her husband, Wayne, were co-proprietors of Hester’s Radio Service, which evolved into Hester’s Radio, T.V. and Appliance, and were part-owners of the Douglas T.V. Cable Company until their retirement. Lily May was...

 Jaward Boyd Jr. (a.k.a. Jay or JJ),  51, passed away peacefully at Haven Care Center Sierra Vista, AZ. He was a Baptist Christian and resident of Sierra Vista for over 35 years. Jay graduated Buena High School and attended Cochise College. He was a Veteran of the US National Guard and served in Desert Storm. His chosen profession was that of being a truck driver and Jay loved sharing his experiences of the places he had seen and the people he had encountered. Jay's favorite...