Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Thora Lavon Sorenson
Jan 7, 2010
Our much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Thora Tobler Sorenson, at the age of 94 passed away on January 7, 2010 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born April 9, 1915 in Washington, Utah to Albert and Barbara Tobler. She lived most of her life in Washington, Utah but moved to Show Low, Arizona when she was eighty to be...
Walter Charles Williams Jr.
Jan 7, 2010
Walter Charles Williams Jr. (Charlie), 87 of Snowflake, Arizona passed away Thursday January 7, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 5, 1922 in El Vado, New Mexico to Walter C. Williams Sr. and Irene Inez Rose. He lived most of his life in McNary and Snowflake. He was a devoted member of...
Delfin Thomas Chavez
Jan 4, 2010
Delfin Thomas Chavez, of Concho, entered eternal rest January 4, 2010 at home in Concho. He was 65. Delfin was born December 20, 1945 in Concho, AZ to the late Abel and Rosa (Martinez) Chavez. A lifelong resident of Concho, Delfin always stayed busy with his various mechanical projects as well as his favorite pastime, fishing. He is survived by...
Christopher Lee Beazley
Jan 4, 2010
Christopher Lee Beazley of Lakeside, Arizona, died January 4, 2010 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born on May 25, 1977 in Phoenix, AZ to Lee and Martha Beazley of Cave Creek, Arizona. Chris met Krista George at Northern Arizona University during their freshman year. They both recieved their Bachelor's Degree from NAU. On February 25, 1999 they were married...
Pamela Isenhour Steffes
Jan 4, 2010
Pamela Isenhour Steffes passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She fought a valiant and brave battle, but succumbed to complications of cancer. She was 61 years old. Pamela was born on November 12, 1948 in Monroe, North Carolina to Sirlester and Martha Elizabeth (Price) Isenhour. Pam loved life and was a "major" fan of NASCAR. She is...
Holly Beth Barnes
Jan 2, 2010
Holly Beth Barnes, age 36, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Snowflake. She was born on December 11, 1973 in Mesa, AZ to Kearney Beecher and Ellen Beth (Turner) Johnson. Holly loved animals, especially her birds and horses. She also had a great love of hunting and fishing. She was on the 4-H drill team for four years. Holly...
Evelyn Mae Benton
Jan 2, 2010
Evelyn Mae Benton, age 66, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Holbrook. She was born on January 3, 1943 in Keams Canyon, Arizona to Billy, Sr. and Selina (Clark) Williams. She is survived by her husband, Herman Benton, Sr.; 9 children, Fermin Benton, Corena Benton, Miranda Benton, Melvina Shorty, Colena Benton, Herman Benton, Jr., Ella Verna Benton, Thurmond Benton...
Gary D. Johnson, Sr.
Jan 2, 2010
Decorated Vietnam War hero, Gary D. Johnson, Sr., died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his daughter's home in Show Low, Arizona following an 18 month battle with lung cancer. He was 67 years old. Gary was born on February 20, 1942 in Mill Creek, Illinois to the late Carl and Lucille (Poole) Johnson. Being very patriotic and, while still attending...
Heather Marie Hagan
Dec 31, 2009
Heather Hagan, age 37 of Pinetop, Arizona, formerly of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born October 25, 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland to Kevin and Wanda (Martin) Gardenier. Heather was a devoted wife, mother and daughter; a great mom, who was a loving, giving and caring person. Heather had a special love...
Lawrence L (Skeet) Willner
Dec 30, 2009
Lawrence L (Skeet) Willner Jr,84, passed Dec 30, 2009. He will be reunited with his wife of fifty-six years, Geraldine L (Crabtree) Willner, who passed Sept 29, 2001. The family warmly invites you to join them as Pastor Luehring of Immanuel Luthern Church leads the gravesite service and Military Honors are rendered by the Show Low V.F.W. Honor Guard at...
Anne C. Clark
Dec 26, 2009
Anne C. Clark, of California, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2009 in Victorville, California. She was 85. Anne was born March 9, 1924 in Blanco Canyon, NM to the late Shone and Sarah (Charley) Armijo. Anne attended school near Durango, Colorado and Toadlena, New Mexico. She worked at various jobs throughout her life that took her to California and...
Caroline K. Hill
Dec 26, 2009
Caroline K. Hill, of Hon-Dah, entered eternal rest, after battling a long illness, December 26, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. She was 67. Caroline was born November 7, 1942 in Cedar Creek, AZ to the late Walter and Esther (Tenijieth) Kessay. Caroline was raised in Cedar Creek and McNary before moving to Whiteriver and then to Hon-Dah where she resided until...
Stephen Rex Cooley
Dec 24, 2009
Stephen Rex Cooley of Holbrook, Arizona passed away peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer on December 24, 2009. He was born June 6, 1950 in Mesa, Arizona to Hollis Dean Cooley and Ellen Sophia McLaws who preceded him in death. He was 59 years old. Steve was a kind, loving and generous man with an awesome...
Charles Richard Maxwell
Dec 21, 2009
Charles Richard Maxwell died on Monday, December 21, 2009 at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona following a sudden illness. He was 47 years old. Charles was born on May 9, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Charles I. and Juanita (Townsend) Maxwell and was a life-long resident of the state of Arizona. While he was able to...
Donald Charles Brown
Dec 21, 2009
Donald Charles Brown died in the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Winslow Campus of Care in Winslow, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old. Donald, who is affectionately known as "Chano" by his family and friends, was born on September 23, 1933 in Buffalo, Iowa to the late Charles Franklin and Gladys...
Robert Todecheenie Jim
Dec 19, 2009
Robert Todecheenie Jim, age 14, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born March 16, 1995 in Phoenix, AZ to Peter James Medicine and Jennifer Begay Jim. He is survived by his parents and grandmother Ruth Ann Jim. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Holbrook Chapel of The...
Dagfridur Sveiney Masdottir
Dec 18, 2009
Our beloved Mother, Daughter and sister, Dagfridur Sveiney "Sveina" Masdottir, age 40, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 18, 2009 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born on April 17, 1969 in Reykjavik, Iceland to Mar Thorvaldsson & Kristin Sveinsdottir. Sveina's step-father was a member of the United States Air Force and in 1973 they came from Iceland to the...
Mark Donald Caliva
Dec 17, 2009
Mark "Don" Donald Caliva, of Show Low, passed away peacefully December 17, 2009 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. He was 90. A Navy veteran of WWII. Don loved to play poker and he was extremely good at his favorite past time. Don was a past Master for the Alhambra Masonic Lodge in California. A loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Yvonne Monell O'Dell Shermantine Phillips
Dec 16, 2009
Yvonne Monell O'Dell Shermantine Phillips of Holbrook, Arizona passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. She was born on August 20, 1934 in Grandfield, OK to C.W. O'Dell and Josephine Wood who preceded her in death. Yvonned was an active member of several organizations including the Dusty River Quilters Guild, The American Legion Post...
Lawrence Chriswell Hanson
Dec 16, 2009
Lawrence Chriswell "Chris" Hanson, age 42, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born January 28, 1967 in McMinnville, Oregon to Jessie Dean Hanson, Sr. and Pamela Iberra Rogers Hanson. Chris is survived by his parents; Bill & Pamela Thomas; 3 children; Austin Hanson, Cassidy Hanson, William L. Hanson; step-son Justin P Sensabaugh; brother &...
