Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Jeri Lynn O'Dell
Jan 8, 2012
Jeri Lynn O'Dell, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend passed away at her home in Holbrook, Arizona on January 8, 2012. Jeri was born April 29, 1961 in Amarillo, Texas to Jerry Edward Harris and Betty Lou Toller Harris. She moved to Tucson, Arizona then later came to Holbrook, Arizona with the Becktell Corporation. She graduated from High...
Robert Delano Lynn
Jan 8, 2012
Robert Delano "Bob" Lynn died unexpectedly just before the sunrise on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his home in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 72 years old. Bob was born on March 22, 1939, the oldest of 3 children, in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas to his parents, the late William Richard and Mary (Corcoran) Lynn. As a young man,...
Luther Ethelbah, Jr.
Jan 4, 2012
Luther Ethelbah, Jr., also known as "Jay" or "J.R." was born on November 28, 1964 at the McNary Hospital in McNary, Apache County, Arizona. He went home to be with our Heavenly Father on January 4, 2012 at the Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona. Jay was a Veteran of Operation Desert Storm, Al Dammon Saudi Arabia. He...
Brandy Renee Abmont
Jan 4, 2012
BIOGRAPHY Brandy Beaudry Abmont died unexpectedly late Wednesday night, January 4, 2012 at her home in Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona. She was only 42 years old. Brandy was born on September 24, 1969 to Richard Beaudry and her mother, Kathy McNeil Beaudry. In 1977, her mother married John "Jack" Locarni and Brandy truly loved being their daughter, as she was...
Paul Rosco Fry
Jan 3, 2012
Paul R. Fry died early afternoon on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his home in Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona from causes incident to his age. He was 92 years old. Paul was born on January 31, 1919 in Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan to the late Forest and Lucy (Smith) Fry. He was raised by good Southern Baptist parents whom, early...
Helen Darlene Burchett
Jan 2, 2012
Helen Darlene Burchett, passed away peacefully at her home on January 2, 2012, at the age of 88, with her family by her side. She has resided in Show Low for the past 25 years. She was born May 29, 1923 in Greenup County, Kentucky to James F. and Mary E. Hunter. Helen and her husband, Glen, loved coming to...
Nora Ann Yazzie
Jan 2, 2012
Nora Ann Yazzie, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born November 10, 1952 in Winslow, Arizona to Henry Yazzie and Stella Begay Yazzie. Nora worked very hard at everything she did. She was a very proud mother and grandmother. Nora especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren and...
Bernard Neal Franke
Jan 1, 2012
Bernard Neal Franke, of Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He was 83. Bernard was born on April 5, 1928 in Iowa to the late Herman and Inez (Henderson) Franke. Bernard is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Norma Franke, of Lakeside, Arizona; children, Fritzi (Doug) Dillon of...
Ronald Scott Peterson
Jan 1, 2012
Ronald Scott Peterson passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 1, 2012 at his home in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona rather unexpectedly. He was 56 years old. Ron was born on April 8, 1955 in Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona to the late Keith Elden and Cherie (Flake) Peterson. As a child, Ron lived with his Mom and Dad, who...
Gabriela M Gallegos
Dec 31, 2011
Gabriela "Gabie" M. Gallegos, age 100, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 in Winslow, Arizona. She was born September 4, 1911 in Concho, Arizona to Matias Montoya and Isadora Dominguez Montoya. Gabie was a devoted Catholic who lived a full and wonderful life. She loved to travel and see different places. To Gabie, her grand kids were everything. She was...
Edward Joseph Nagel
Dec 31, 2011
Edward Joseph Nagel,lovingly known as "Dutch" by his family and friends, passed away on December 31, 2011 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 86 years old. Dutch was born on April 3, 1925 in Landeck, Allen County, Ohio to the late Arnold and Mary (Ruen) Nagel. As a young man, he...
Petra Salazar
Dec 30, 2011
Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, Petra G. Salazar of Holbrook, Arizona died at the young age of 82 on December 30, 2011. Born, February 22, 1929, Petra Baca, in El Tule, Arizona to the late Jose and Teresa Baca. She was raised in St. Johns, Arizona and graduated from St. Johns High School. In her quest for...
Joseph Edward Denham
Dec 26, 2011
Joseph Edward Denham, of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2011 in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 79. Joe was born on August 18, 1932 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona to the late Lou and Madelyn (Boyle) Denham. Joe is survived by his sister, Billie Kawulok of Phoenix, Arizona as well as many friends...
Betty John Becenti
Dec 26, 2011
Funeral services for Betty J. Becenti, 78, who passed on Monday, December 26, 2011 in Holbrook, Arizona, surrounded by her family, will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 30, 2011 at the St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church, 803 Lewis Dr. Holbrook, Arizona. A private family burial will follow on a later date. Betty Becenti lived life in a way...
Ernest Edward Harris, Jr.
Dec 25, 2011
Ernest Edward Harris, Jr., of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away December 25, 2011 at his home in Show Low. He was 57. Ernie was born on October 22, 1954 in Globe, Gila County, Arizona to the late Ernest and Laura (Brownfiled) Harris. Ernie enlisted in the United States Air Force before being honorably discharged. Following his time in...
Roger Lane Willis
Dec 25, 2011
Loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Roger Lane Willis, passed away peacefully at his home in Taylor, Arizona surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. He was 65 years old. In his younger years, Roger was a gifted athlete who played fast pitch softball, football, wrestled and later was a hero to his daughters. Roger loved to...
Violet June Young
Dec 25, 2011
Violet June Young, of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family December 25, 2011 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low. She was 76. Violet was born on January 30, 1934 in Oracle, Pinal County, Arizona to the late Clarence and Camille (CivaLier) Pierson. Violet is survived by her son, Gary Young...
Eugene Slaton
Dec 22, 2011
Eugene Slaton, of Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family December 22, 2011 at his home in Overgaard. He was 77. Eugene was born on August 18, 1934 in Franklin, Warren County, Ohio to the late Lillard and Bertha (Clemmons) Slaton. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather he will be missed by all. An...
Sharon Elizabeth Lee Young
Dec 22, 2011
Sharon Lee Young, born in Toronto, Canada, September 3, 1943 passed peacefully on December 22, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Together she and Lee were successful and well-known local business owners in Holbrook. Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Leopold in 1992. A long- time resident of Holbrook, Arizona, Sharon is survived by her husband of 23 years,...
Chester Taylor Morris
Dec 22, 2011
Chester Taylor Morris, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Pinetop, Arizona. He was born July 13, 1925 in Indian Wells, Arizona to Tsi Cody Ni Bega and Yegehnabah Bega. Chester served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945. He was a rancher and loved to travel. Chester worked for the Navajo Nation...
