IN LOVING MEMORY

DONNA CUNNINGHAM, September 4, 1928

– June 30, 2023, age 94, passed away.

Donna worked at the original Copper Hills and in the Gila County Recorder’s office. She was also a Cub Scout den mother, treasurer of Women of UMC, and member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. (BM)

JESSIE RIVERA, August 4, 1930 – June 30, 2023, age 92, passed away. (BM)

CARLEEN I. LAMBERT, July 3, 1942 – June 30, 2023, age 80, of Mesa, passed away at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. (LM)

JONATHAN DALE “GONZO” BROWN SR., May 4, 1990 – June 28, 2023, age 33, of San Carlos, passed away at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. Jonathan was originally from Ft. Knox, Kentucky, and worked as a custodian in retail. (LM)

ELEANOR PHILLIPS, September 28, 1929 –June 27, 2023, age 93, of San Carlos, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. (LM)

JANET MARIE THOMPSON, March 13, 1949

– June 26, 2023, age 74, of Globe, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

JOHN MANUEL GARCIA, September 29, 1977 – June 26, 2023, age 45, passed away. (BM)

TANYA RENE CAMPOS, May 17, 1966 –June 24, 2023, age 57, of Miami, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson. Tanya worked at the Miami Fast Stop and was a preschool teacher at Head Start in Superior. (BM)

RENEE SENGSTOCK, February 27, 1974

– June 24, 2023, age 49, of Bylas, passed away. (LM)

RUBEN T. CASTRO, January 18, 1931 – June 21, 2023, age 92, of Superior, passed away at his home. Ruben worked for Magma Copper Railroad for 32 years, taking a two-year leave of absence to serve in the US Army during the Korean War in the 82nd

Airborne. He was a state certified railroad track inspector. (BM)

EARLA ANN SWAIM, September 29, 1945 –June 20, 2023, age 77, passed away. (BM)

DEBBY VALTIERRA, June 14, 1959 – June 19, 2023, age 64, passed away. (LM)

MODESTO ORTIZ, August 17, 1939 – June 17, 2023, age 83, of Globe, passed away in Globe. Modesto worked in heavy equipment mining. He was originally from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. (LM)

CHARLES STEVENS, May 5, 1943 – June 17, 2023, age 80, of Canyon Day, passed away at Haven Health in Lakeside. Charlie was a DPS officer and SCAT Gilson Wash councilman. He was born in San Carlos. (LM)

KAREN “SUNNEY” MARIE CUSHMAN

November 28, 1950 – June 17, 2023, age 72, passed away. (BM)

MARGARITA RUIZ, February 9, 1931 – June 16, 2023, age 92, passed away. (BM)

MARGARET SANTA CRUZ, April 18, 1939

– June 16, 2023, age 84, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away at her home. Margaret worked as a bartender, heavy equipment operator at Magma Copper, and detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, among other jobs. (BM)

NATHANIEL RAY DIXON, July 15, 2006

– June 16, 2023, age 16, passed away in Apache Junction. (LM)

LARRY LYNN BURKE, February 28, 1950 –June 15, 2023, age 73, of Roosevelt, passed away at his home. (LM)

DANIEL EUGENE STRANDBERG, October 21, 1951 – June 15, 2023, age 71, of Globe, passed away at his home. Dan worked as a radiologist at Mason District Hospital in Havana, Illinois. He was originally from Galesburg, Illinois, and moved to Globe when he retired. (LM)

Leasing opportunities are still available at 1100 Center, and are being handled by Kurt Kerner, a real estate agent at Kidder Mathews. “We have some great spaces available for new businesses to serve the community, including approximately 8,965 square feet that can be divided and a 1,539-square-foot space,” Kerner said.

Kerner can be reached at (928) 900-4275 for leasing inquiries or further information.

KIMBERLY MAE ASTOR, January 22, 1982 –June 15, 2023, age 41, of San Carlos, passed away at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix. (LM)

BETH BURNS, July 2, 1952 – June 14, 2023, age 70, passed away. (BM)

GLORIA SANCHEZ GUERRERO, October 13, 1926 – June 13, 2023, age 96, of Globe, passed away at Heritage of Globe. (LM)

MARIE RUTHANN GRIGSBY, October 15, 1960 – June 13, 2023, age 62, passed away. (BM)

ERICA ROSE SADDA, July 6, 1980 – June 13, 2023, age 42, passed away in Albuquerque. Erica worked for the San Carlos Apache Tribe as a police dispatcher before moving to Santa Fe. She was born in Phoenix and attended Globe High School. (LM)

GEORGE ALBERT RYAN, January 9, 1942 – June 12, 2023, age 81, of Miami, passed away. He was a general contractor and served in the US Navy. (LM)

JACK ALLEN KENNEDY, May 30, 1954 – June 12, 2023, age 69, of Globe, passed away at his home. Jack worked as a jewelry designer, as a nurse, and later at Walmart managing the hardware department. He was originally from Ishpeming, Michigan. (BM)

ALFRED S. SANCHEZ, October 1, 1950 –June 10, 2023, age 72, of Superior, passed away at his home. Alfred worked in mining for 30 years and coached Superior Little League He was originally from Patagonia. (BM)

JAMIE LEANDRA “RUSTI” BIXBY, October 2, 1973 – June 10, 2023, age 49, passed away in Tonto Basin. Rusti was born in Globe, spent much of her adult life in New York City, and returned in 2018 to care for her aging parents. As a child she lived at the Bixby Ranch in Wheatfields. (LM)

NENA STEELE, December 20, 1980 – June 9, 2023, age 42, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, passed away at her home in Scottsdale. (LM)

MICHAEL PATTON JR., November 15, 1983 – June 9, 2023, age 39, passed away at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center in Casa Grande. Michael worked at the Gila River Casino, Harkins Theater in Scottsdale, and Apache Gold. (LM)

STANLEY GLEN THOMPSON, June 23, 1941 – June 6, 2023, age 81, of Globe, passed away at KPC Promise Hospital in Mesa. (LM)

FRANCES DOLORES OCHOA, November 2, 1951 – June 6, 2023, age 71, of Globe, passed away at CVRMC. Frances worked in the cafeteria at the Miami USD and at Heritage Health Care as a CNA. She also volunteered for the Globe Food Bank. (LM)

BOBBY JOE SMITH, November 28, 1962 – June 6, 2023, age 60, of Peridot, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER TWENTY-THREE, November 16, 1969 – June 6, 2023, age 53, of Miami, passed away. Michael was an artist and a leader in the arts community in Miami. (BM)

GUILLERMO NERI, January 20, 1945 –June 5, 2023, age 78, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

JOSE R. MARQUEZ, August 25, 1981 – June 4, 2023, age 41, passed away. (BM)

NANCY A. MACCLENNAN, February 2, 1938 – June 2, 2023, age 85, passed away in Globe. Nancy was originally from Winkelman. (BM)

DWIGHT VAN CLEAVE, June 12, 1962 – June 2, 2023, age 60, passed away. (BM)

AUDREY MARGARET SMITH, June 2, 1954 –June 1, 2023, age 68, passed away. (BM)

JOANA LEE HULSEY-BARRETT, August 31, 1965 – June 1, 2023, age 57, of Globe, passed away at CVRMC. Joana was originally from Chicago. (LM)

MOTHERS, Continued from page 1

“It’s a fun thing to work hard for something,” Carolyn says.

The Mrs. International pageant showcases women, ages 21 to 56, married at least six months and a resident of the state or a citizen of the country she represents. Carolyn applied, had an interview, passed a background check (no nudity, no drugs). She became the first Mrs. Globe in the pageant’s 30-year history. Next Carolyn applied for Mrs. Arizona and was the only applicant that met their standards. On July 21-22, she will compete for the title of Mrs. International. Contestants are evaluated on their interview (50%), evening gown (25%) and fitness wear (25%).

For Carolyn, the most surprising aspect of the pageant so far has been how supportive the other women in the Mrs. pageant have been.

“It is a competition and it is competitive, but it is not cut-throat,” she says. “It’s encouraging. We help each other.”

Her husband, Zach Larsen, will accompany Carolyn to the event and escort her across the stage for the evening gown competition. Zach is employed as an environmental engineer for BHP; he travels frequently for work.

“I’m really proud of Carolyn,” he says. “I’ve always known how amazing she is, but with her doing the pageant, it’s neat that so many other people will get to see her talents.”

As Mrs. Arizona, Carolyn is sponsored by Copper Vista Dental, Bad Gal Beauty and Sonja Stafford, photographer. She travels weekly to practice in Levine with the State Director along with Miss Arizona and Miss Teen Arizona.

It’s also been a big time commitment, but worth it, says Carolyn, because she’s trying to “help mothers who are often overlooked because they are known as the ones who take care of everyone else.”

Mothering Mothers is an initiative to promote maternal mental health, by raising awareness and providing resources. Postpartum depression affects approximately 15% of all mothers. Symptoms are similar to symptoms of depression, but may also include:

• Crying more often than usual.

• Feelings of anger.

• Withdrawing from loved ones.

• Feeling distant from your baby.

• Worrying or feeling overly anxious.

• Thinking about hurting yourself or your baby.

• Doubting your ability to care for your baby.

Carolyn is working with the Arizona chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI) to host Climb out of Darkness on October 13th, – a resource vendor fair to promote maternal mental health. Location TBD.

“Supporting maternal mental health is a really important and worthwhile cause,” Zach adds via text message, “and this is a way that she can help mothers and families that need that support.”

“No one is immune,” says Carolyn. “It can happen to anyone.”

It happened to her.

After suffering extreme morning sickness, a fast labor and a challenging water birth. Carolyn was rushed back to the hospital with excessive bleeding. There was a full moon in the sky and a global pandemic in progress. No visitors. Nurses masked. It was traumatic.

Still, she thought, it can’t be that hard, being a mother. She didn’t ask for help. Her mom came anyway. So did Zach’s mom. Shortly after her first Mother’s Day, Carolyn started to have dark thoughts thinking she was not needed. For a while she was in this state.

“What is wrong with me?” she wondered, “I’m having weird thoughts and suicidal thought. That’s not me.”

Like nearly half of the women who suffer postpartum depression, she had never experienced depression before.

“I knew I needed to do social things to fill my cup,” she says. “Covid shut down all my plans.”

She found help in the form of Marco Polo, a video chat app and started talking to other moms, at least 3 other people a day. She spoke with a therapist friend who was her postpartum advocate.

“She validated my feelings and let me talk about it over and over,” says Carolyn.

Just over a year later, Carolyn was pregnant again. This time she got sick sooner and lost more weight. Zach continued to work in Canada for quite a bit. The second pregnancy involved concerns about Downs Syndrome and low amniotic fluid which required more tests, weekly checks, bedrest.

“Wonderful people came and took Adelaide for playdates” says Carolyn. “Friends made food.”

Scottie, now 1, was born still in the amniotic sac, with meconium, and went to the NICU. This time Carolyn was prepared for postpartum depression.

“I had a plan,” says Carolyn. “I knew I was at risk and was upfront with my healthcare provider, Zach, my sisters, best friends, and the midwife.”

She tried a prescription to take the edge off but found it “wasn’t a good fit”and reverted to talking it out. Instead of a baby shower, she hosted a “sip and see’ and socialized in her home.

“Tell me that my baby is beautiful,” she says, “Tell me I’m doing okay.”

Once again, her mom and mother-in-law came to help.

“I had to swallow a lot of pride,” says Carolyn. “This is about my children and family and in order for us to survive I need some extra help.“

Advice for treating postpartum depression includes these suggestions from the CDC:

• Connect with other moms.

• Make time for yourself.

• Do something you enjoy.

• Be realistic. You don’t have to do it all.

• Ask for help.

• Rest when the baby rests.

• Be with others.

• Seek out other adults who can provide comfort and company.

“Even when I’m overwhelmed, I can read,” says Carolyn.

As a child Carolyn checked out as many books as she could from the library and read them in a fort she built.

“I’d have a flashlight and read until late at night,” she says. “Reading has really helped me to accomplish a lot of my academic success and goals.”

By 22, Carolyn had graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University (ASU) with degrees in Psychology and Sociology. For a year she helped her sister, abruptly widowed, with three children. She returned to school to complete a 27-month Master of Occupational Therapy program at A.T. Still University. She began her career in Phoenix, in a Title 1 school district.

“The pediatric population is where my heart is,” says Carolyn.

Currently on break because of the pageant, Carolyn is one of only two OTs in the Globe-Miami-Roosevelt area with a pediatric specialty. She is also a certified handwriting specialist.

“Reading has been an easy and effective way to bond with my children,” says Carolyn, addressing one of the risks of postpartum depression. “They love to be next to me and have books.” u

The resort offers cabins of various sizes, double queen motel rooms, full-hookup RV sites, a 3-bedroom mobile home, as well as kitchenette suites. There are also dog-friendly options in a location with easy access to everything the region has to offer.

The Stagecoach serves guests from the resort and has become a popular hangout for locals seeking a family friendly gathering place.

A truly Arizona experience, the restaurant has been redecorated in southwestern, “John Wayne” style, with a menu that is updated regularly to keep the food interesting for its diverse clientele.

“We’ve revamped the bar and are planning a lot of new things,” Simonis says. “We’re planning to have a retail space, games for the kids, and I’ve got chefs that make really good comfort food with rotating specials.”

Her path to intrepid businesswoman has not been easy for Simonis, a Mesa native who’s spent most of her professional life in the food industry.

It was when she worked at a restaurant in Apache Lake that Simonis fell in love with life on the water and she worked hard to ensure she could take a few days on the water every month.

But four years ago her life was shattered when she was riding a scooter near Sky Harbor Airport and was hit by a large Ford pickup at a speed of about 40 miles per hour.

“It was pretty intense,” Simonis remembers. “I had to learn how to walk and talk again and I took a good lickin’ to the noggin as well.”

Her love of the Lake eventually brought her to Roosevelt and on July 15, 2022 her dream of owning a restaurant came to fruition at the Stagecoach.

The Stagecoach menu changes regularly, but there are staples such as burgers, wings and house-smoked meats. Additionally, there is barbecue, shepherd’s pie and locally famous fish fries and brisket by her “manager/chef” Lonnie, who has taken it upon himself to do what he can to help Simonis succeed.

“I love the work, I love to run the kitchen and I make everybody laugh,” Lonnie says. “Sagan has more heart than any woman I’ve ever seen in my life. I made a promise the first day I met her that I’ll make sure [she] keeps this friggin’ place.”

Lonnie is something of a local legend himself. He was born in Lehi, which was annexed by Mesa in 1970, and aside from being a cook for decades, has worked in mines, been a “cow puncher” and concrete finisher among other various lines of work.

Aside from the food, the Stagecoach features plenty of entertainment, with karaoke, live music and occasional visits from a Doc Holliday impersonator who puts on a show for adults and kids. There are also horseshoe pits, an air hockey table, corn hole and a pond for fishing and creating an atmosphere to enjoy food and drinks.

Simonis has plans to expand her offerings at the Stagecoach, including a bass tournament for kids, a bounce house and she’s even working on hosting Arizona Historical Society Civil War reenactments at some point in the future.

“It’s been quite a journey, but we’ve been received pretty well,” she says. “After all I’ve been through, I just decided since I get a second chance to be here I want to do what I love.”

For information about upcoming menus or events, go to the Stagecoach Bar and Grill Facebook page.

For visitors who want to be directly on the water, a few miles up 188 the Roosevelt Marina is a full-service facility offering slips, boat storage, rentals and an RV park with 50 spaces, 35 of which are full hook-up with the remainder electric only.

The new owners have big plans for future expansion.

“We have massive plans,” says General Manager Chad Duncan. “Starting this fall, we’re going to add roof structures to existing docks that don’t have them and starting in January, we’re adding the first 100 of 200 new slips we’re putting in.”

The Marina also plans to add Wi Fi to the RV park at some point in the near future.

Duncan says that traffic in the summer is mostly day-use, although the RV spaces give visitors a 14-day option from April through the end of September, the limit for summer camping in the Tonto National Forest. From October 1 through April 1, the park is open for long-term stays throughout the winter months.

Thanks to one of the best snowpacks in recent decades—the Arizona

Department of Water Resources reported in March that the snowpack replenishing the Salt River Project watershed is the seconddeepest it’s been in 30 years—Duncan says the lake is at 98% of capacity after hitting 106% in March.

While Roosevelt is a popular highlight for out-of-state visitors, Duncan says in the summer most of the traffic at the Marina is in-state residents escaping the heat. Many are from Tucson, as Valley boaters have closer options such as Saguaro and Canyon lakes.

“It’s been extremely busy, with the lake levels up,” Duncan says. “So there’s no real camping along the shores.”

In addition to providing an array of rental equipment, the Marina also provides a spot for boaters to fuel up, as well as a store, Ffinches Waterfront Restaurant and Bar and a lake-level bar called Pat’s.