Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Merry Adelia Penrod
Jun 13, 2017
Merry Adelia Penrod, 80 died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at The Haven in Show Low, Arizona. She was born March 23, 1937 in Fairplay, Colorado to Harry and Nova Gardner. Merry graduated from High School in Globe-Miami, Arizona and was crowned Miss Globe-Miami in the mid to late 1950s. She went to Cosmetology School in Englewood, Colorado. She married Donald...
Aljolson Ethelbah, Jr.
Jun 12, 2017
Aljolson Ethelbah, Jr. died in the very early morning hours of Monday, June 12, 2017, at the Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona following a brief illness. He was 60 years old. Aljolson was born on a Wednesday, August 8, 1956, in Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona to his parents, the late Telala (Truax) and Aljolson Ethelbah, Sr.Aljolson is survived...
George Roosa James
Jun 11, 2017
George Roosa James, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Concho, AZ on June 11, 2017.George was born on February 7, 1925, the only child of George R. James and Lorette Boyett James, in Washington, D.C. In his early childhood, George had the honor of receiving personal invitation to and participation in Easter Egg Hunt activities at the...
Yolanda Joan Ballesteros
Jun 9, 2017
Yolanda Joan Ballesteros died Friday morning, June 9, 2017, at her home in Concho, Apache County, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was 65 years old. Yolanda was born on a Monday, December 31, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona to her parents, Dolores (Padron) and the late Aurelio Guzman.A resident of the state her entire life, Yolanda loved calling Arizona her...
Pastor Timothy Paul Hinton, Sr.
Jun 7, 2017
Pastor Timothy Paul Hinton, Sr died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. He was 65 years old. Pastor Hinton was born on a Saturday, September 29, 1951, in Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona to his parents, the late Zonie (Lupe) and Alexander Hinton, Sr.Timothy was a graduated member of Phoenix Indian High...
Robert Irvin Genet
Jun 4, 2017
Robert I. Genet was born September 16, 1926 in Orville, Ohio. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on June 4, 2017, at the home of his son in Show Low, AZ. He was preceded in death by his sweet daughter, Susan Dee (Genet) Johnson; sister, Doris Genet Strong (Chuck); and his sweetheart of 65 years, MaryEllen (Macomber)...
Elmer Anthony Larzelere
Jun 4, 2017
Elmer Anthony Larzelere, of Show Low, Arizona passed away on June 4, 2017 in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 65. Elmer was born to the late Mary (Lavender) Larzelere and Frank Larzelere, Sr. in Whiteriver, Arizona on May 14, 1952. At age 2, he contracted meningitis, which affected his neurological developments. He attended Valley of The Sun School in Phoenix before...
Matthew Thomas Wade
Jun 4, 2017
With heavy hearts we announce that Matthew Thomas Wade, of Casa Grande, AZ passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. Matt was born to Rusty and Susan Doody Wade on September 15th, 1981 in Willcox, Arizona. He grew up in Show Low, running around with his closest friends. He graduated from Show Low High School in...
Leo Rex Lee
Jun 2, 2017
Leo Rex Lee has lost his battle with cancer Friday morning, June 2, 2017 at his home in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 85 years old. Leo was born on a Sunday, April 10, 1932 in New Castle, Craig County, Virginia to his parents, the late Robert Oliver and Allie Flaurance (Loudermilk) Lee. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his...
Daniel Lee Gamble
Jun 2, 2017
Daniel (Danny) Lee Gamble born March 22, 1987 left in peace to meet the open arms of his Lord on June 2, 2017. While we mourn the loss of our Daniel, Heaven gained another angel and his grandparents, his aunt and cousins are rejoicing to meet up with him again. He is loved and will be missed by many. Everybody...
Ethelene Leslie
Jun 1, 2017
Ethelene Frances Leslie, also known as Lene, entered into rest comfortably and peacefully on June 1st, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Whiteriver, AZ. Ethelene was born on April 22nd, 1959 to June Leslie and the late Murray Leslie, Sr. A proud graduate of Chinle High School, she went on to receive her Certificate of Applied Science...
Verona Russell
Jun 1, 2017
Verona Hunt Russell passed away in her home in Snowflake, Arizona on June 1, 2017. She was 86 years old. Verona was born on August 22, 1930 to Jefferson Taylor and Laura Ballard Hunt and was the youngest of 7 children. She grew up during WWII. She watched two of her brothers, Quince and Paul, go to war and never...
Frank P. Garcia
May 31, 2017
Frank P. Garcia, 92, joined our Heavenly Father on May 31, 2017, wrapped in the arms of his children in Show Low, Arizona. Born in Sasabe, Arizona to Francisco and Carmen Garcia. Raised in Casa Grande, and meeting the love of his life in Tucson, Arizona, Vickie (Robertson) Garcia. Raising their two children, Janette and Micki until moving to the...
Donald Wayne Letcher
May 31, 2017
Donald Wayne Letcher died late in the evening of Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Solterra Senior Living in Lakeside, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old. Donald was born on a Saturday, August 14, 1943 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico to his parents, the late Elmer and Amnie (Higgins) Letcher.Donald was a veteran of the New...
William Larry Baca
May 30, 2017
William Larry Baca was born on June 8, 1952 in McNary, Arizona. Billy died on May 30, 2017 in Pinetop, AZ.He served in the Army from 1972-1978. He also served in the National Guard for over a year. He fought for his country in the Vietnam War. Billy Baca Sr. was well liked and truly loved by family and friends. ...
Barbara Frances Donalson
May 29, 2017
Barbara Frances (Cahill) Donalson unexpectedly passed away on May 29, 2017 in Show Low, Arizona. She was 57. Barbara was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1959 in Tucson, Arizona. She grew up in Winslow, Arizona until her family moved to Pinetop, Arizona in the 70’s. She graduated from Blue Ridge High School in 1977. She was a life-long resident...
Ethelyn Elizabeth Spear
May 29, 2017
Beth Spear died on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017 at her home in Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona following a brief illness. She was 79 years old. "Beth" was born Ethelyn Elizabeth Garrett on November 21, 1937 in Eagar, Apache County, Arizona to her parents, the late Presley David and Darlene Virginia (Brockman) Garrett. Beth was a graduated member of...
Esperanza Ann Woods
May 26, 2017
Esperanza Ann Woods, unexpectedly, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home in Cibecue, Navajo County, Arizona. She was 25 years old. Esperanza was born on a Thursday, August 29, 1991 in Whiteriver, Arizona. Her mother is LeAnn Gooday and her father is Gary Woods.Her family meant the world to her. She was born of goodly parents and she, was...
James Eugene Howe, Jr.
May 20, 2017
James Eugene Howe, Jr., known to all as "J.J.", went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Show Low, Arizona. He was just a few days shy of his 20th birthday. J.J. was born on Friday, May 23, 1997 at the Navapache Hospital in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. His mother is Robyn Lynn nee...
Richard E. Doane
May 18, 2017
Richard E. (Dick) Doane, 80, passed away May 18, 2017 at home from COPD. He was born October 21, 1936 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Horace K. and Mary Anita (McClellan) Doane, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Three Rivers High School, Class of 1954; attended Michigan State University; and spent 39 months in...
