Local Obituaries for Lamont Mortuary of Globe
GEORGE M. SWINNEY
Dec 24, 2025
George Maurice Swinney aka “Punk” passed peacefully in his home in the early morning hours of December 24, 2025, at the age of 88.
George was born on December 7, 1937, to Mary Lee (White) and Maurice Swinney in Lampasas, Texas and moved to Arizona in 1939. He married his high school sweetheart Jeanette Carpenter on September 4, 1959, and they...
JONATHAN LELAND OLDHAM
Dec 18, 2025
Jonathan Leland Oldham passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. He had a contagious smile, a huge heart filled with love for all, and a true spirit of adventure. He lived his life to the fullest extent, the way he wanted to, and never looked back.
Jonathan was born on February 28, 2000, in Globe,...
RICK MARTIN ORTEGA
Dec 16, 2025
Rick Martin Ortega of Globe, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born March 21, 1958, to Martin and Jeanette Ortega at Miami Inspiration Hospital, Miami, Arizona.
Rick worked in the valley as a window installer, drove haul trucks for the mine, and worked in production as well. He was known...
MICHAEL JOE AVALOS SR.
Dec 16, 2025
Michael Joe Avalos Sr., a dedicated and compassionate respiratory therapist, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Globe, Arizona, at the age of 60. Born on May 31, 1965, in Miami, Arizona, he spent his life helping to save and preserve lives throughout his medical career, working tirelessly as a contract Respiratory Therapist across Northern Arizona and New Mexico.
Michael was...
SOPHIA ELAINE OCHOA
Dec 14, 2025
Sophia Elaine Ochoa, born on September 2, 1990, in Tucson, Arizona, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Globe, Arizona. She leaves behind a legacy of love and joy, cherished deeply by her family and friends.
Sophia was a devoted mother to her two sons, Jordan Michael Castaneda and John Martin Yanora, who were the lights of her life. Her passion...
JAVIER ORTIZ MARTINEZ SR.
Dec 12, 2025
JAVIER ORTIZ MARTINEZ SR.
September 15, 1964 - December 12, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Javier Ortiz Martinez Sr., or as everybody knew him as " Canario" departed this life on December 12, 2025, in Globe, Arizona. Born on September 15, 1964, in Calera, Mexico, Javier was a man of great warmth and generosity, whose...
ROBIN LEE NOCK
Dec 11, 2025
ROBIN LEE NOCK
January 17, 1979 - December 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robin Lee Nock, who departed this life on December 11, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona. Born in Globe, Arizona, to Joseph Lee and Patricia Nock. Robin was a cherished member of her family and community, known for her generosity, warmth, and love.
A...
NORMAN TALKALAI
Dec 10, 2025
Norman Talkalai also known as " Toby" born on October 22,1971 to Robert and Kathyrn Talkalai, in Whiteriver, AZ went peacefully on December 10,2025 in his home in St. Cloud, Mn.
Norman Graduated from San Carlos High School and then later attended Arizona automotive Institute a Mechanical school.
A devoted husband, father, brother, and soon-to-be grandfather, Norman was the cherished son of...
KAREN KAYE JONES
Nov 28, 2025
Karen Kaye Kitcheyan JonesWas born to Buck Kitcheyan Sr. & Era Grant on October 18th,1958. She lived most of her young life in Gilson Wash with her grandmother Mabel. She attended and graduated from Globe High School in May of 1976. Karen had 5 children, Leslie Eva, Robin Marie, Jackie Diane, Grant K, & Alyx Andria. She raised her children...
WILLIAM KENNETH " TED LAKE" HAZELETT
Nov 14, 2025
William Kenneth Hazelett, also known as radio personality "Ted Lake", passed away peacefully on Nov 14, 2025. He was born in Phoenix on Feb 28, 1941, to Earl and Elizabeth Hazelett.
During his youth, the family moved to Los Angeles where he attended North Hollywood High School graduating with the class of 1959.
From an early age, he loved listening to the...
ALICE BALLESTEROS CRUZ
Nov 14, 2025
June 9, 1947 — November 14, 2025
Globe, AZ; San Tan Valley, AZ
With hearts full of love and a lifetime of stories, we remember Alice Ballesteros Cruz, who passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. Alice was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, remembered not only for her deep love for family, but also for...
