Lavin's Arena

07/20/2025

A lot of athletes made in this arena… not only ropers, but sprinters, bull riders, football stars, and card sharks. 🤣 Many stories made, made up, and certainly some re-ride tales told. There were winners, losers, friends(maybe a few enemies), good wagers (and bad), some ropers, a few cowboys, and a comredery among a young but evolving roping community from both near and far …but most of all…many good memories were born here and when the dust settles the memories will always remain!!!

Thanks for the great video Gabe Munoz! 👍🏼

45 likes, 2 comments. “Lavin’s Arena! Always nice to come home and be surrounded with family and friends! Munoz Lynn Peti LaVin Cooper”

04/19/2022

Located one more buckle for the memories! Freddie J. Lavin wears this one… there is so many more out there if you have ever won a buckle/saddle/cap/shirt/etc in Lavin’s Arena take it out and share it with the page!! Nothing better than the memories that were made in the dirt of our arena!!!

08/27/2021

Since not one of our joke of government officials have made an effort to call for our AMERICAN FLAG 🇺🇸 to be flown at half mast in honor of our soldiers that lost their lives!!! I’m asking everyone to stand up for the people that lost their lives and their families that are suffering through this! I am disgusted with the Incompetence of our President and his followers!! please join us at lowing your flags to half mast or share our picture! The LaVin’s Arena flag will stay this way until our government wakes up to their stupidity!!! May God bless our American soldiers, their families and everyone that is effected by this tragedy as a result of our President’s decision!! 🙏🏼🇺🇸❣️🙏🏼

06/30/2021

Celebration of life service for Morty VanHaren will be held at the Gila County Fairgrounds on July 10, 2021 at 1:30 pm…

The photo attached is a Bill Owen painting titled “Moonlighters”
Bill’s description of his painting reads:

“Sometimes a day of roundup will last into the night, which is what happened in this piece. It took place during one of the roundups on our ranch outside Globe, Arizona. Although the cowboys are not able to see very well, the horses can easily find their way back to headquarters. The moonlighting cowboys are, Clay Tyree in lead, followed by Gary Halford and Morty Van Haren,” states Bill Owen.

Morty is bringing up the drag and although you can’t see his face anyone that knew him could point him out in that painting!

You may now Rest In Peace Morty!
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*** In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Maranatha Baptist Church AWANA Fund, PO Box 1762, Globe As 85502***

06/29/2021

We wanted to share with you all some memories of Morty VanHaren today! He will always have such a special place in our hearts. Here is just a couple photos I have found so far of his many wins at our arena! Also a short poem that really hit home with me as I think of him today so I thought I would share! 🙏🏼❣️🙏🏼

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So he put His arms around you
And whispered "Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you
As you slowly slipped away
And though we loved you dearly
We couldn't make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating
Your hard working hands now put to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best….

May the good Lord comfort Brenda, the boys, and the entire VanHaren family during this time of mourning. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our every thought and prayer!

The Lavin Family

06/29/2021

We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of another member of our ropin family Morty VanHaren.

Morty will be sorely missed by all of us who loved him. We appreciated his commitment and dedication to giving his time to anyone in need, remarkable sense of humor, quick wit, and a sincere appreciation for people regardless of how long he knew them. He was a genuine person that gave not because he had to, but because he wanted to. Today I looked up to the sky when I heard of your passing and thought it looked amazing. In that moment it began to rain and I realized that it was because you are up there, flying with the angels now sending us all what we have been so desperately needing! Thank you Morty, for being such a good person, with an abundance of love and generosity.

Our hearts go out to the entire VanHaren family in this time of sorrow. May God watch over you all through your time of grief

02/12/2021

It is with heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Victor Lavin.
Victor passed away February 9th, at his home in Kingwood, Texas. Victor was the second son born to Paul Lavin and Carolyn Russell, of Kingwood, Texas. He was a big personality who lived his life to the fullest. Anyone who met him...never forgot him. Victor was the king of pranks, practical jokes and just all out silliness.

Victor’s father, Paul LaVin, passed away peacefully yesterday, February 11. He passed with his Daughter, Rorie and her husband Lane, by his side. We know he is finally at peace!

He was the eldest son, a deeply caring person and strong pillar of the Lavin family. Paul was a friend to everyone he met and a source of strength for all who knew him. He will be missed by all.

Please give the family time to process through the grief of the loss of Paul and his son Victor! As a family, we ask you to share any memories that you have of either of them on this post!

Funeral services will be private for immediate family members only at Paul’s request.

Today love a little deeper, laugh a little louder, hold the ones you love a little tighter, because tomorrow is never promised!

May God Bless not only our family but all of the lives that have been touched by Paul and Victor!

12/20/2020

Merry Christmas from our outfit to yours! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

12/20/2020

Merry Christmas from our outfit to yours! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

02/13/2018

Random roping pics from the good ol days sure to stir up some fun memories, whopper stories and many "remember when" re-rides!