The Newspaper of Record since 1878
John M.J. Babich, 71, of Globe, Arizona, born March 26, 1952, passed on July 8, 2023 in Globe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Babich; mother, Nettie Jean Babich; nephew, Tim Valenzuela; and brother-in-law Bobby Valenzuela.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Valenzuela of Cornville; niece Theresa (Albie) Ettinger; and great-nieces Mari Grace Ettinger and Mollie Jean Ettinger of Tempe. He is also survived by his cousins and many dear friends at “The Club.”
John was a proud member of the I.B.E.W. Local 518, American Legion and V.F.W. John served in the United States Army, 1st Cavalry, 1970-1972.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mingus Connection in care of the Tim Valenzuela Scholarship, PO Box 1071, Clarkdale, AZ 86324.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
