Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Sibyl Allen
Jan 15, 2014
Sibyl(Whipple) Allen, age 85, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2014 at the home of her son, John and Ann Allen in San Tan Valley, Arizona. She was born to Orson Temple Whipple and to Grace Randall March 24, 1928 in Whiteriver, Arizona. She was the oldest of ten children and loved and helped care...
Joyce Eileen Thrasher
Jan 8, 2014
Joyce Eileen Thrasher, 85, died January 8, 2014 in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona, after a prolonged illness that robbed her of her mind, but never her spirit. She was born on September 29, 1928 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, to Malcom Burris and Sara Louise Olvey. Joyce spent her early years in Phoenix and moved to Los Angeles, California...
Richard C. Fountain
Jan 6, 2014
Richard C. "Dick" Fountain, of Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona peacefully entered eternal rest on January 6, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home in Overgaard. He was 65. Dick was born to his parents the late, Richard Carl Fountain and Joyce Bostwick in Niskayuana, Schenectady County, New York on January 28, 1948. Dick honorably served his country in the...
Frances L. Larsen
Jan 6, 2014
Frances (Frankie) Larsen, age 67, passed away peacefully at home in Heber, Navajo County, Arizona on January 6, 2014. The youngest of 3, Frances was born on March 9,1946 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona to the late KO and Ima Richardson. Frances truly was a compassionate woman who had the biggest heart, always making sure those around her were taken...
Maxine Faye Foil
Dec 31, 2013
Maxine Foil passed away on December 31, 2013: following years of dealing with the affects of Parkinson's Disease. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 26, 1928. Her parents, Percy C. Bagwell and Glada Faye Bagwell were later divorced. Her mother remarried and moved the family to Winslow, Arizona when she was four. After graduating from Winslow High...
Brian Allen Jenison
Dec 31, 2013
Brian Allen Jenison, of Pinetop, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his home in Pinetop. He was 62. Brian was born to his parents, Cleo Phillip and Pauline Elizabeth (Noonan) Jenison in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California on September 7, 1951. Brian lived a life of adventure and loved traveling. He owned and operated...
Merle Westover
Dec 29, 2013
Merle Gardner Westover, 91, died December 29, 2013 in Snowflake, Arizona. Merle was born in Taylor, Arizona to William Clark and Martha Alice Willis Gardner on January 22, 1922. She spent her early years there and in Linden, Arizona, as well as Mesa, Arizona for a time where her father worked on the Mesa Temple as a stone mason. The...
Myron Bonito
Dec 28, 2013
Myron Bonito, of Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Whiteriver, Arizona. He was 26. Myron was born to his parents, Marcus Bonito Sr. and Vonda (Quay) Bonito in Whiteriver, Arizona on October 10, 1987. Myron loved sports. In grade school he obtained the rank of blue belt in Taekwondo. He...
Lonnie Niels Hansen
Dec 27, 2013
Lonnie Hansen passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2013 surrounded by family in Show Low, Arizona. He was born August 26, 1981 in Show Low, Arizona. He was a loving son and brother whose larger than life personality inspired and touched every person who crossed his path. He had the kindest, most resilient soul with a spirit that couldn't be...
Doris Marie McMullen
Dec 26, 2013
Doris Marie McMullen, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2013 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. She was born in St. George, Pottawatomie County, Kansas to her parents, the late Ira and Jennie (Scott) Haber on September 6, 1927. She lived her childhood in Kansas then moved with her family to Arizona in 1945. She...
John Cordell Anderson
Dec 23, 2013
John Cordell Anderson, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at his residence in Overgaard, Arizona. He was born December 4, 1934 in Sterling, Illinois to John Sylvester Anderson and Dorothy Mae Penny Anderson. He is survived by his 3 sons: Cory Jackson, Lincoln Jackson and Steven Jackson. A sister: Cynthia Windle. No public services are scheduled at...
Howard F. Metcalf
Dec 23, 2013
Howard F. Metcalf, passed out of pain, December 23, 2013 at his home in Solterra Senior Living in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. Howard was born in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, October 26, 1923 to Cyrena Mae Baldwin and Carl F. Metcalf. Howard was the third of six children. As a child he moved to Libby, Montana, and then to the...
Paddy Ryan Garver, M.D.
Dec 18, 2013
Longtime resident and Physician of Show Low, Dr. P.R. Garver, passed away in the early morning hours on December 18, 2013 at his home in Show Low. Born in Ashton, Idaho in 1930, he received a degree in pharmacy on a boxing scholarship at Idaho State College winning the NCAA Boxing Title in 1953. After college he joined the Navy...
Robert Allen Midkiff
Dec 15, 2013
Robert Allen Midkiff, of Concho, Apache County, Arizona peacefully passed away on December 15, 2013 in St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona at the age of 89. Robert was born on Christmas Eve December 24, 1923 to his parents the late, Jacob Irvin and Margaret Ethel (Ross) Midkiff in Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio. Bob was raised in Maimi then moved...
Martin Timothy Harper
Dec 15, 2013
Martin Timothy Harper, age 50, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home in Holbrook, Arizona. He was born on August 22, 1963 in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Martin was a very caring person who made friends very easily thru acts of kindness and helpfulness. To some he seemed gruff, but he was not; he was a very...
David Good Warfel
Dec 15, 2013
David Good Warfel, a resident of the White Mountains for the past 50 years, suddenly passed away at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low on December 15, 2013. He was 73. David was born to his parents the late, Paul and Virginia (Good) Warfel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1940. He is survived by his wife, Sharon...
Mary Ann Yazzie
Dec 13, 2013
Mary Ann Yazzie, age 57, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. She was born May 1, 1056 in Phoenix, Arizona to Abe D. and Maggie Begody Yazzie. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Lower Greasewood Faith Mission followed by burial at the...
Richard Alan Zalenski
Dec 9, 2013
On March 29, 1960, Richard Alan Zalenski was born to his parents AJ and Frances Zalenski, who had no idea just how many lives their son would touch, guide, influence, inspire and change forever. Richard grew up at his home in Dearborn, Michigan with his three older sisters: Veronica, Joan and Lisa. Before graduating from Fordson High School, Richard had...
Charles "Bud" Miltenberger
Dec 8, 2013
Charles "Bud" Miltenberger died Sunday morning, December 8, 2013 at his home in Show Low, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old. Bud was born in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio on August 25, 1937 to the late Raymond F. and Dorothy L. (Crowe) Miltenberger. Growing up in Tucson, he entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He...
Hoskie Andrew Davis
Dec 8, 2013
Hoskie Andrew Davis, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Sierra Blanca Rehabilitation Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was born on April 10, 1930 in Kinlichee, Arizona to Desbah Tsinijinnie Davis and Willis Davis. He was an operating engineer and member of Local 428 for 43 years; he operated heavy equipment for many years. Hoskie was always...
