Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Billie Wanda Horlacher
Aug 13, 2014
ON AUGUST 13, 2014 BILLIE WANDA HORLACHER WENT TO MEET HER MOTHER CASSIE, GRANDPA HORLACHER, DADDY CHARLI, BROTHER CHARLES, UNCLE SAM, UNCLE CECIL, AND AUNT ETHEL IN HEAVEN. "SHE STOOD IN THE STORM & WHEN THE WIND DID NOT BLOW HER AWAY SHE ADJUSTED HER SAILS." (ELIZABETH EDWARDS) Survived by her Son, Bryan Eugene Florence, daughter in law Linda Florence,...
Daniel Philip Lewis
Aug 12, 2014
Daniel Philip Lewis, age 69, passed away on Tuesday. August 12, 2014 at his residence in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born July 14, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Robert William Lewis and Mary Jane Johnson Lewis. Dan was an active member of Gideons. A member of Pinetop/Lakeside Chamber of Commerce and the Show Low Chamber of Commerce. He was...
Cynthia G. Ackzen
Aug 10, 2014
Cynthia G. Ackzen, of Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona passed away following a brief illness on August 10, 2014 at her home in Lakeside. She was 51. Cindy was born to her parents, Joseph and Joan (Dobbins) Goins on July 16, 1963 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She attended Pima College where she was studying nursing before a car accident prevented...
Clara Avis Young
Aug 8, 2014
Clara Avis Young, of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on August 8, 2014 in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. She was 86. Clara was born on August 24, 1927 in Granite, Greer County, Oklahoma. Clara was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years in Show Low and was employed at the VFW in Show Low for...
Boyd Bushman
Aug 7, 2014
Boyd B Bushman died August 7, 2014 in Tucson, AZ surrounded by his family. Boyd was born 20 July 1936 in Globe, Arizona to Mitchell S. and Glenda Porter Bushman. He was raised in Show Low, Arizona and graduated from Snowflake Union High school. His early interest in science was nurtured by his mother Glenda, George A. Smith, and David...
Seth Adam Lavender
Aug 5, 2014
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our son, brother, and friend Seth Adam Lavender. He was taken home to the angels on August, 5th 2014. Seth was born on the morning of June 3, 1970 in San Jose, California. He is survived by his mother Shell Lavender, his brothers Samuel and Saul Bal, his...
Debra Lyann Childs
Aug 5, 2014
Debra Lyann Childs was born on March 16, 1983. She went home to be with our Heavenly Father on August 05, 2014. Debra was a caring, generous, loving, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed being around her family and made sure she was present at all family occasions. She adored her parents and made sure they were well...
Senator Chester J Crandell
Aug 4, 2014
Senator Chester J. Crandell, of Heber, Navajo County, Arizona suddenly passed away on August 4, 2014 from injuries he sustained in a horse riding accident. He was 68 years old. Chester was born to his parents, Harold Jay and Charlotte Ann (Despain) Crandell in Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona on June 19, 1946. Chester was a lifelong member of The Church...
Theodore John Julien, Sr.
Aug 4, 2014
Theodore "Ted" John Julien passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 in Holbrook, Arizona. A loving and devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife Shirley Julien and his children as follows: Frederick, Kenneth, Thomas, Diane, Mary Theresa, Victoria, Nephi, Myra, Angelique, Grace, Theodore, John Jr. and adopted children William and Carol. Ted was born in Troy, New York...
Paul Albert Choquette
Aug 3, 2014
Paul Albert Choquette died in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Haven of Show Low in Show Low, Arizona. He was 75 years old. Paul was born on July 9, 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California to his parents, the late Albert Joseph and Blanche Mary (Neaveau) Choquette. Paul graduated from Hoover High...
Ross Gordon Smith
Aug 2, 2014
Ross Gordon Smith, Sr. died Saturday evening, August 2, 2014 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona following a sudden illness. He was 73 years old. Ross was born September 26, 1940 in Hillsdale, Bergen County, New Jersey to his parents, the late John T. and Minna (Aros) Smith. While still a toddler, Ross moved with his...
Audrey Lucille Sanborn
Aug 1, 2014
Audrey L. Sanborn, 75, of Show Low, Arizona passed on to her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 1, 2014. The memorial service was held at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel in Show Low on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Audrey was born on October 31, 1938 in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama to her parents, the late Redie Marvin and...
Arlene Baldonado
Jul 30, 2014
Arlene Baldonado, 62, of Holbrook, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 . Arlene was born on June 19, 1952 in Houck, Arizona to her parents, the late Harold and Dorothy (Nesbah) Gordon. She is survived by her siblings: Cathy Dale, Basil Gordon, Roland Gordon, Fannie Gordon, Gilbert Gordon, Janet Gordon, Mabel Watchman; children and grandchildren: Natalie Gordon, Mallory...
Glenna Lucretia Horak
Jul 29, 2014
Glenna L. Horak, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the Payson Care Center in Payson, Arizona. She was born on July 31, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas to John Charles Horak and Helen Agnes Ulrich Horak. Glenna had a loving and tender heart for anyone and everyone. She ran the Joseph City Food Bank for 20...
Donna Marie Venhuizen
Jul 28, 2014
Donna Marie Venhuizen, of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on July 28, 2014 in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. She was 73. Donna was born January 27, 1941 to her parents the late, Wilbert and Loretta Mabel (Komp) Haase in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Donna graduated from Madonna High School in Chicago in 1958 before attending Lamson College. After...
Imogene McGee
Jul 27, 2014
Imogene McGee, of Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona peacefully passed away on July 27, 2014 in Snowflake. She was 87. Imogene was born the last of 12 children to the late, Arthur and Maggie Jane (Hughes) Blythe on January 25, 1927 in Gowen, Latimer County, Oklahoma. Imogene loved music and was a talented singer. A loving mother, grandmother and friend she...
Dennis Hugh King
Jul 27, 2014
Dennis Hugh King, 80, passed to our heavenly father on July 27, 2014, at home in Pinetop with his sister, Carolyn, and by his brother-in-law, Phil by his side. His last illness was greatly eased by the wonderful care of Hospice Compassus. Dennis was born September 27, 1933, to Hughey and Nola King in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is...
Stanley Sim Rath
Jul 22, 2014
Stanley Sim Rath died Tuesday morning, July 22, 2014 at the home of his son in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 94 years old. Stan, as he was known, was born on a Wednesday, January 28, 1920. His parents, the late August Fredrick and Helen (Smith) Rath moved to Arizona in 1924, while he was...
Eugene Morgan
Jul 21, 2014
Eugene Morgan, of Steamboat, Apache County, Arizona passed away on July 21, 2014 in Winslow. He was 95. Eugene was born on November 14, 1918 in Cornfields, Apache County, Arizona. Eugene spent most of his life ranching. He loved working with animals and loved tending to his land. He was also employed with the Santa Fe Railroad in the maintenance...
Albert Clarence Kratz
Jul 21, 2014
Albert "Al" Clarence Kratz, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014, at his home in Clay Springs, Arizona. He was born on July 10 1938 in Bakersfield, California to Clarence Wilford Kratz and Ethel Ball Kratz. Al loved to shoot guns whenever he got the chance. He was an avid outdoorsman, always enjoying himself in nature. He was...
