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Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Bertrand Gregory Grode
Oct 26, 2013
Bertrand Gregory Grode died late Saturday night, October 26, 2013 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona at the age of 87. He was born on December 20, 1925 in Webster, Day County, South Dakota to his parents, the late Henry Peter and Mathilda Martha (Krause) Grode. Bertrand was part of the "Greatest Generation" this country has...
Susan Elaine Smith
Oct 26, 2013
Susan Elaine Chalfin Smith, 61, passed from this earth Oct. 26. She was born May 16, 1952, to Floyd and Tessie Smith in Lima, Ohio. Susan married the love of her life and very best friend Dwayne Smith on Nov. 15, 1970. She graduated from cosmetology school and became a hairdresser. Susan and Dwayne, along with their three children, moved...
Leo Douglas Ash
Oct 25, 2013
Lee Ash, 65, of Sun Valley, Arizona passed away peacefully into God's arms on Friday, October 25, 2013 while holding his wife's hand in the comfort of his home. He was happiest when he was fishing and hiking. His greatest joy was his dogs. He also deeply loved being a grandfather. His greatest pride was the fourteen years he spent...
Arthur Salvador Chavez
Oct 25, 2013
Arthur Salvador Chavez died Friday, October 25, 2013 at his home in Show Low, Arizona following a sudden illness. He was 77 years old. Arthur was born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California to his parents, the late Sal and Mary (Quesada) Chavez. Art was a brilliant man who knew the value of having a good education. After receiving...
Jim William Prentice
Oct 25, 2013
Jimmy (Jim) Prentice of Show Low, Arizona, was born on November 11, l948 in O'Kean, Arkansas. He passed away on October 25, 20l3 under Hospice Care at Webb's Adult Care Home in Snowflake, Arizona. Jim lived in several states prior to moving to Show Low, Arizona where he lived for 35 years. He loved Show Low and called it the...
Dorothy Louise Syer
Oct 25, 2013
Dorothy Louise Syer died late Friday night, October 25, 2013 under the watchful and tender care of The Carriage House in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona. She was 89 years old. Dorothy was born on Wednesday, September 24, 1924 in Mays Landing, Atlantic County, New Jersey to her parents, the late Wesley Risley and Lucy Mary (Stock) Sharp. Not only being...
Wuander Greer Chesser
Oct 25, 2013
Wuander Greer Chesser, age 66, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at her residence in Pinetop, Arizona. She was born December 24, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama to Robert Thomas Guice and Inella Solomon Guice. She married Venice Chesser who preceded her in death on March 10, 2010. She is survived by 3 children: Christine M. Miller, Dwight James Melton,...
Sandra Louise Hancock
Oct 24, 2013
Sandra Louise Hancock, the big kid at heart and our sister, has left us for her next adventure on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. She was born on August 24, 1957 in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona to her parents, the late Chet J. and Vida Katren (Lard) Hancock. She was a joy to her family; especially...
Hazel Adonna Wolfington
Oct 24, 2013
Hazel Adonna Wolfington left this life peacefully on October 24, 2013 in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 85. Hazel was born on January 4, 1928 in Douglas, Arizona. Her mother, Eunice Lee Wells, married William Trukke when Hazel was 2 years old. He adopted Hazel and her older brother, Hayes. The family moved to Flagstaff where Hazel attended high...
Wade E Ferguson
Oct 24, 2013
Wade E. Ferguson started riding broncs at the age of fourteen and is now riding them in the great rodeo in the sky. Wade crossed over on October 24, 2013 at Bannon Springs Ranch in Vernon, Arizona of complications from brain surgery. Wade was born in Greenville, New Mexico on October 30, 1932 and was one of 9 children born...
Mary Alice Pierce
Oct 19, 2013
Mary Alice Myers Pierce passed away on Saturday, October 19th at Sierra Blanca Nursing Home in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. Mary was born February 17th, 1923 and graduated from Polo HS in Polo, Illinois where she developed her passion for reading. She read, reviewed and recommended books at the library. Mary loved to play sports in her youth, she worked...
Valerie Mary Porter
Oct 19, 2013
Valerie M. Porter, passed away suddenly on Oct. 19, 2013 due to injuries resulting from an all-terrain vehicle accident in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, while vacationing with family. Valerie Mary King, born Dec. 17, 1949 in Prestatyn, North Wales, was the eldest daughter of the late Victor and Ethel Hallwood King. Valerie left her homeland in North Wales to move to...
Kathleen Ann Moreno
Oct 19, 2013
Kathleen Ann Moreno, of Pinetop, Navajo County, Arizona suddenly passed away on October 19, 2013 at her home in Pinetop. She was 58. Kathleen was born to her parents, Bud and Marilyn Gray on March 17, 1955 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A very compassionate and outgoing person, Kathleen loved children. Her passion was helping children develop, both physically and...
Dixie Lea Dana
Oct 19, 2013
We are saddened by the loss of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister & "favorite" Dixie Lea Freeman Dana on October 19, 2013. We thank everyone who has called offering their love and condolences. Dixie loved Snowflake! She is survived by her daughter Gwen (Bob) Evans, son Kirk (Sylvia) Dana, daughter Karen Lea Dana and son Richard (Arlene) Dana; brothers &...
Vandena Nobles Serna
Oct 16, 2013
Vandena Nobles Serna passed away on October 16, 2013. Van, as she was affectionately known, was born on August 26, 1956 to James Nobles and Evelynn Kahnell. Her siblings were: James Noble, Jr., Lynn Wojahn and Jacqueline Ramos. She is survived by: her husband, Jesse Leroy Serna; 6 children: Steve Lantz, Billy Lantz, Rick Davis, Marci Lantz, Cody Candelaria, Angel...
Cooper Jason Pyatt
Oct 14, 2013
Cooper Jason Pyatt, born to parents, Jason and Megin (Bolton) Pyatt, on October 14, 2013 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona is now safe in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Cooper is survived by his parents, Jason and Megin of Snowflake, Arizona; paternal grandparents, Jack and Kristen Pollard of Happy Jack, Arizona and...
Crucita R. Espinoza
Oct 11, 2013
Crucita R. Espinoza, of Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on October 11, 2013 at her home in Holbrook. She was 83. Crucita was born to the late Doroteo and Lucinan Domingez on May 3, 1930 in Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona. She always kept her mind busy, whether it was reading a good book,...
Herbert Charles Ham, Sr.
Oct 10, 2013
Herbert Charles Ham, Sr., Passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Sierra Blanca Care Center in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born on October 1, 1932 to Elmer Ham and Anna McLellan Ham at their home in Phoenix, Arizona. He married Barbara Jean Merrill on November 26, 1954 in Superior, Arizona. Herbert was a native Arizonan who was raised in...
Jalen Brent Classay
Oct 5, 2013
Jalen Brent Classay, known to all as Jay, entered into Eternal Life during the early morning of Saturday, October 5, 2013 in McNary, Arizona. He was 19 years old. Jay was born on October 9, 1993 in Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona to his mother, Brenda Cruz Burnette, and his father, Jere Classay. Jay graduated from Alchesay High School in 2011...
Virginia Claire Probst
Oct 4, 2013
Virginia Howell Probst, age 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the First Southern Baptist Church, located at 360 N. First Ave. in Holbrook, Arizona. Virginia is survived by her 4 daughters, Julie, Debbie, Caroline and Patti; and her 6...
