Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Stephen Howard Cavanaugh
Sep 26, 2009
Stephen H. Cavanaugh, of Show Low, passed away surrounded by his loving family September 26, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside. He was 60. Stephen was born June 15, 1949 in Portsmith, VA to the late Joseph F. and Teresa A. (Peel) Cavanaugh. Stephen loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors. His wife, sons and grandchildren brought life into his...
Rose Ann Long
Sep 26, 2009
Rose Ann Long died Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Flagstaff, Arizona at the age of 72. Rose was born on June 25, 1937 in St. Michaels, Arizona to the late Victor and Bessie Elizabeth (Johnny) Yazzie. The funeral service for Rose will be held 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Holbrook. Interment...
Donna Kirkland
Sep 23, 2009
Donna lived a strong and meaningful life and loved all she came in contact with. Mom's greatest joy was making a meal for someone to enjoy. She also was very thoughtful whether she was cutting articles out of the paper to mail to someone to brighten their day or corresponding with many missionaries throughout the world. She will be greatly...
Darrell Wayne Parker
Sep 23, 2009
Darrell Wayne Parker, 57, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born December 5, 1951 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Denny Parker & Geneva Kelknap Parker. Darrell was a very generous man who loved his "Big" family; especially his grandchildren. He was a friendly, generous man who was always supportive of others. He loved sports & rodeos....
Travis Daniel Anderson
Sep 20, 2009
Travis Daniel Anderson of Taylor, Arizona died September 20, 2009 in Show Low, AZ at the age of 18. Born in Mesa, AZ at WAFB to Jess and Debby (Dorscher) Anderson. He was born into the Catholic faith. Travis was raised and educated most of his childhood in Higley, AZ. He moved with his family in his Junior year to...
Harvey Wayne McDaniel
Sep 20, 2009
Harvey Wayne McDaniel of Sun Valley passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the Little Colorado Medical Center in Winslow. He was 55. Harvey was born in Holbrook, Arizona to Tilman and Johnnie (Grizzle) McDaniel September 16, 1954. Services will be held 3:00 PM at the Holbrook Southern Baptist Church in Holbrook.
John Fred Maennche, Jr.
Sep 19, 2009
John F. Maennche, Jr.,age 68, died unexpectedly September 19, 2009 at his home in Snowflake, AZ. John was born October 6, 1940 in Snowflake, AZ, the son of John Fred and Maude Marie (DeWitt) Maennche. John graduated from Holbrook High School, class of 1958. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps advancing to the rank of Master...
Daniel Leroy Hood
Sep 19, 2009
Daniel Leroy Hood died quietly at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, September 19, 2009, just 2 days shy of his 52nd birthday. Dan was born on September 21, 1957 in Sterling, Illinois to the late Raymond Bruce and Maxine (McBride) Hood. He graduated from Sycamore High School in Sycamore, Illinois, Class of 1975. As a young man, he...
Gertrude Elizabeth McChesney
Sep 18, 2009
Gertrude Elizabeth "Betty" McChesney died Friday morning, September 18, 2009 at her Snowflake, Arizona home following a lengthy illness. She was 91 years old. Betty was born on November 20, 1917 on Staten Island, New York to the late William Fairweather and Lottie (Bailey) Purchase. She was raised in the Brick, New Jersey area and as a young woman was...
Patricia Reed
Sep 16, 2009
Patricia Reed of Snowflake, passed away Wednesday, Septmeber 16, 2009 at Hospice Compassus. She was 69. Memorial services will be held in Lorain, Ohio.
Harold Charles Chrispen
Sep 16, 2009
Harold Charles Chrispen, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2009 at Summit Regional Healthcare in Show Low. He was born October 23, 1924 in North East, PA to Elmer and Edith Chrispen. Harold served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a man of integrity and strong character. He was a great husband, father, grandfather...
Zina Porter
Sep 16, 2009
Zina Porter of Lakeside, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. She was 105 years old! Zina was born June 13, 1904 in Oaxaca, Sonora Mexico to the late George and Phoebe (Johnson) Scott. She moved to Arizona from her native Mexico 97 years ago. She worked...
Johnnie Louise Gonzales
Sep 15, 2009
Johnnie Louise Gonzales was born on July 16, 1951 to Dorine Poe and Verron E. Perry. In Lordsberg, New Mexico. She moved to Arizona at a young age and began her respectable and charitable life as a big sister, nurse, mother, friend and angel. She joins her sons Chico Ray Cole and Mark Weston as well as her beloved husband...
Opal Olene Green
Sep 13, 2009
Opal Olene Green, of Taylor passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009. She was born January 11, 1920 to the late George & Florence (Tatum) Northern. Services are pending at this time.
Davey S. Begay
Sep 11, 2009
Davey S. Begay went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2009. He was born on May 17, 1935 to Cecil and Mary Begay in Lukachukai, AZ. He served in the United States Marine Corps from December 1956 to September 1962. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Begay; and his pet companion, Shadow; stepson; Paul Arnold (Sonya);...
Alexander Kanuho
Sep 3, 2009
Alexander Kanuho, 43, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. He was born May 24, 1966 in Keams Canyon, Arizona to Raymond Kanuho and Shirley Gishi Kanuho. He went to school in Dilkon until 8th grade. Alex was a people person and a very friendly guy. For many years he enjoyed herding sheep...
Arthur Edward Wood
Sep 2, 2009
Arthur Edward Wood of Show Low, Arizona passed away Wednesday September 2, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside. He was 76. He was born August 19, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John & Thelma (Anderson) Wood. Arthur proudly served our Country in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. Private family services were held.
Rodger Bruce Davis
Sep 1, 2009
Rodger Bruce Davis of Lakeside, Arizona passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was born March 5, 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Rodger & Marquee (Bressler) Davis. Services will be held at a later date.
Marilyn Arlene Smith
Aug 30, 2009
Marilyn Arlene Smith died Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low following a lengthy illness. She was 79 years old. Marilyn was born on January 5, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Joseph Pete and Mary Eileen (Swabota) Bievers. She moved to Arizona from Ohio 49 years ago and was a devoted...
Karen Sue Steinhour
Aug 30, 2009
Karen Sue Steinhour died late Sunday night, August 30, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona following a sudden illness. She was 54 years old. Karen was born on March 22, 1955 in Benson, Arizona to Clyde Roger and Lenora McCray (Baird) Sherman. She was a 1973 graduate of Snowflake High School. When she was 18 years old...
