BALDONADO, Freddie Robert

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 01/19/2016 Freddie Robert Baldonado Jr., 74, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Chandler. He was born June 15, 1941, in Springerville, the son of Fred Robert Sr. and Margaret Milligan Baldonado. Freddie was a logger during his lifetime. He is survived by his sons, Leo Baldonado of Lake Zurich, Ill., Freddie Baldonado of Springerville and EJ Baldonado of Eagar; daughter Melissa Bene of Mesa; brothers Leon Baldonado of Springerville and Art Baldonado of Springerville; sister Vicky Baldonado of Springerville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Zella. A rosary and funeral Mass was held Saturday, Jan. 16, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Springerville. Interment followed at the Springerville Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for Freddie’s family, visit www.burnhammortuary.com Burnham Mortuary of Eagar handled arrangements.