Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
David Joseph Woodward
Feb 21, 2013
David Joseph Woodward, age 44 passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born April 23, 1968 in El Cajon, California to Donald Sewell Woodward and Marian O. DuDois Woodward. David was a very giving person who was loved by everyone who knew him; he was always worried about others before his own needs. David...
Terry Lee Wegley
Feb 19, 2013
Terry Lee Wegley, of Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on February 19, 2013 at his home in Lakeside. He was 68. Terry was born to the late Orvile "Jack" and Nadyne (Melland) Wegley in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota on January 26, 1945. A true Christian, Terry loved the Lord. He was very active in his Christian faith and...
Charlie Gene Jennings
Feb 16, 2013
Charlie Gene Jennings, known by all as "Uncle Chock", passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Sierra Blanca Rehabilitation Center in Lakeside, Arizona. Charlie was born one of eight children to his parents, the late Oscar VanBuren and Maud May (McKinney) Jennings on March 24, 1932 in Tupelo, Coal County, Oklahoma. Charlie obtained his GED, then pursued a career...
Frederick Henry Cline
Feb 13, 2013
Frederick "Fred" aka "Deadwood" Henry Cline, 69, of Vernon, AZ, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was survived by his wife of 50 beautiful years, Rosalie M. Cline, his son (Raleigh F.H. Cline), his two daughters (Deanna Kelley and Tambra White), and nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren...
Rosita Padilla Daoang
Feb 11, 2013
Rosita Padilla Daoang died just as a new day was dawning on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada following a brief battle with colon cancer. She was 76 years old. Rosita was born on October 5, 1936 in Waimanalo, Honolulu County, Hawaii to her parents, the late Antonio and Teodorica (Pascua) Padilla....
Dennis Steenhard
Feb 10, 2013
Dennis Steenhard passed away in Show Low, AZ on February 10, 2013. He was born on July 31, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa. He joined the Iowa National Guard at the age of 17 and then transferred to the Navy when he turned 18. He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Macon CA132 as a Machinist Mate 2nd class until he...
Dixie Lee Campbell
Feb 8, 2013
Dixie Lee Campbell, 65 of Clay Springs, Arizona passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2013. She was born June 14, 1947 in McKinley County, New Mexico to George and Rebecca McDonald. Left to cherish her memory are daughters and their spouses Shuwana and Jerry Hinrichs of Durand, Illinois, Jennifer and Thomas Burkey of Lincoln, Nebraska and daughter-in-law...
Ronald Dale Grippin
Feb 7, 2013
Ronald Dale Grippin died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home in Linden (Show Low) Navajo County, Arizona after a valiant struggle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He was 75 years old. Ron was born on September 21, 1937 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona to his parents, the late Guy Leroy and Gertrude Joy (Pentland) Grippin. He graduated from Camp Verde High...
Wendy Donalda Havins
Feb 5, 2013
Wendy Donalda Havins died early in the morning on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her home in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona following a valiant battle with cancer. She was 68 years old. Wendy was born on November 29, 1944 to her parents, the late Nels Andrew and Evelyn Goodwin (Stewart) Neilson. As a young girl, Wendy moved from her...
Sadie Loraine Sherman
Feb 4, 2013
Sadie Loraine Sherman, of Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona peacefully passed away February 4, 2013 at her home in Overgaard. She was 78. Sadie was born to the late Lowell and Ethel Jewell (Ray) Bailey in South Mayde, Harris County, Texas on October 25, 1934. Sadie could do anything and everything. A tough lady she had many jobs throughout her life...
Iva Gene Miller
Feb 4, 2013
Iva Gene Miller, of Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, February 4, 2013. She was 90. She was born to the late William Clarence and Burma (Browning) Davenport on March 27, 1922 in Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas. The family moved to Arizona later that year. As a child, she loved the outdoors,...
Richard Jay Lupe Sr.
Feb 3, 2013
Richard "Jay" Lupe Sr., of Cibecue, Navajo County, Arizona passed away following a lengthy illness in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona on February 3, 2013. Jay was born to the late Dewy Lupe Sr. and Rose (Nagle) Lupe in Cibecue, Arizona on November 14, 1958. He attended and graduated from the Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California before moving back...
Jason Jackson Belin
Feb 2, 2013
Jason Jackson Belin, age 23, passed away Saturday Feb 2, 2013 in Odessa, Texas. He was born Dec. 28, 1989 in Winslow, Arizona to Jackson & Sandra Belin. Jason graduated from Holbrook High School in 2007. His great passion was basketball. He attended Northwestern College in Rangely, CO and Carrington College in Phoenix, AZ. He received a degree in Physical...
Elijo Grant Hill
Feb 2, 2013
Elijo Grant Hill, 16, of Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona suddenly passed away on February 2, 2013 at his home in Whiteriver. Elijo was born to Harley Hill and Jodi Quay in Whiteriver on March 1, 1996. An avid sports fan, Elijo loved to play softball, football and especially basketball. He was often remembered with a basketball in tow wherever he...
Mary Gaydos
Jan 28, 2013
In loving memory of Mary Gaydos - "Go-Go". She was born December 23, 1921 to parents Paul and Carmen Urresti and she was one of seven children. She was blessed with two children, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. "Go-Go" passed away peacefully, with family on January 28, 2013. There are no services planned at this time. Owens Livingston Mortuary -...
Donald Gene Montgomery
Jan 28, 2013
Donald G. Montgomery, 80, of Snowflake died Jan. 28, 2013, in Snowflake. He was born in 1933 in Port Angeles. He worked in the pulp and paper industry for 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara Lee Montgomery, six children; 21 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren. Services will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at...
Virginia Hazel Boyd
Jan 27, 2013
Virginia Hazel Boyd, of Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona passed away surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness on January 27, 2013 at her brother's home in Casa Grande. She was 83. Virginia was born to the late Charles Edward and Hazel (Higgins) Williams in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona on September 23, 1929. Virginia lived primarily in Show...
Jerry Gordon Byrd
Jan 25, 2013
Jerry Gordon Byrd, of Taylor, Navajo County, Arizona passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 25, 2013 at his home in Taylor. He was 71. Jerry was born to the late Clarence Byrd and Juanajene (Gaines) Tranter on July 14, 1941 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. A veteran of the United States Navy, Jerry served from 1960-1964 before...
Anthony Luke Riley
Jan 21, 2013
Anthony Luke Riley, of Rainbow City, Navajo County, Arizona passed away unexpectedly, January 21, 2013 at his home in Rainbow City. He was 47. Tony was born to Felix and June (Peaches) Riley in McNary, Apache County, Arizona on April 17, 1965. Tony worked for the Fort Apache Timber Company in Whiteriver, Arizona as a boiler operator for most of...
Lucy Morris Gishi
Jan 19, 2013
Lucy Morris Gishi, 91, passed away on January 19, 2013 at her home in Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona. Lucy was born on May 26, 1921 in Indian Wells, Arizona, to Clahs Zhinnie Begay (also known as HP#1) and Lucy Charley. She was the oldest of 6 children; Annie Sangster (deceased); Billy Morris (deceased); Nellie Paddock; Barbara Paul; and Etta Mae...
