Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Mary Dell Niece
May 11, 2009
Mary Dell Niece (Nana) peacefully departed this life, Sunday May 10, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside, Arizona. She left with her daughters at her side and was met by her loving husband Oscar. Mary was born August 10, 1927 in Coolidge, Kansas to Gladys and Jeffie Hoover. She married Oscar L. Niece in Syracuse, Kansas September 16, 1945. To...
Janice Irene Murley
May 9, 2009
Janice Irene Murley of St. Johns, passed away May 9, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside, Arizona. She was 71. Janice was born October 12, 1937 in Flint, MI to Kenneth & Irene (Hevel) Knight. A wonderful compassionate and caring lady she loved her horses. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter;...
Alexis Teckla Hancock
May 8, 2009
Alexis Teckla Hancock "Lexi" - beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin entered life August 8, 2004 in Show Low, Arizona, born to Amy Brooksby and Ronald Hancock. Lexi entered heaven, all to soon, May 8, 2009 in Snowflake, Arizona. Lexi was a sweet child, a little ray of light that touched the hearts of all who met her. She loved...
Celestina Stewart
May 7, 2009
Celestina Stewart, age 97, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. She was born January 11, 1912 in Indian Wells, Arizona. A visitation will be held 10:00 AM Monday May 11, 2009 at the Holbrook Pentecostal Church of God, 823 Mission Lane in Holbrook, Arizona. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday May 11,...
George Jaramillo Hill
May 7, 2009
George Jaramillo Hill, age 66, passed away May 7, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside. George was born November 4, 1942 in St. Johns, Arizona to the late Lorenzo & Christina (Jaramillo) Hill. Many will remember George riding around town on his bike with his best friend Willey riding in the basket with him. They were such good friends that...
Curtis Lynn Campbell
May 4, 2009
Curtis Lynn Campbell, 53, of Show Low, Arizona passed away May 4, 2009. He was born July 26, 1955 in San Diego, California to Leland & Marilyn (Childers) Campbell. He is survived by his son, Andy Campbell; daughter, Carly Campbell; mother Marilyn Campbell; 3 brothers, Herbert Campbell, Clark Campbell, Larry Campbell. Services are pending at this time.
Gilbert Peter Tafoya
May 4, 2009
Gilbert Peter Tafoya, age 55, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009. He was born November 19, 1953 to Carmel & Mercy (Sanchez) Tafoya in Holbrook, Arizona. Services are pending at this time and will be updated to this website as soon as available.
George Lamar Merrill
May 2, 2009
George Lamar Merrill, age 75, of Miami, Arizona passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born January 6, 1934 in Safford, Arizona to Marcellus & Edith (Richardson) Merrill. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday May 16, 2009 at the Lakeside Cemetery.
Harold Leroy Kortsen
May 1, 2009
Harold Leroy "Tally" Kortsen died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 76. Tally was born on April 25, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Andreas Anderson and Mary Ellen (Rairdan) Kortsen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and later worked as a welder...
Toni Jenine Case
Apr 30, 2009
Beloved mother, daughter & sister, Toni Jenine Case, age 20, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 in McNary, Arizona. She was born September 16, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona to Anthony and Carol Rustin Case. Toni enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and being in the outdoors; she also enjoyed writing in her journal. She loved playing with her son and being with...
Susan Lynnette Swanson
Apr 27, 2009
Susan Lynnette Swanson, 54 of Snowflake, Arizona passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 due to a Motor Vehicle Accident. She was born April 4, 1955 in San Diego, California to Jimmy & Phyllis (Marquardt) Miles. She is survived by her husband, Isaac David Swanson; 3 children; Teresa M. Anderson, Angela M. Swanson, Kevin C. Swanson; 1 grandchild, Paityn E. Anderson;...
Stuart Charles Brown
Apr 24, 2009
Stuart Charles Brown, of White Mountain Lakes passed away Friday April 24, 2009. He was 66. He was born May 20, 1942 in Hudson, New York to Harold and Florence (Christina) Brown. Stuart is survived by 2 children; Christianna Johnson and Stephanie Brown; step-daughter, Cari Lynne Jackson; 1 sister Diane Chambers. Private services will be held.
Samuel Yellowhair, Sr.
Apr 24, 2009
Samuel Yellowhair, Sr., of Snowflake, passed away surrounded by his loving family, April, 24, 2009 at the Hospice Compassus In-Patient Unit in Lakeside. He was 71. Samuel was born December 2, 1937 in Jeddito, AZ to the late Sam and Helen (Begay) Yellowhair. He enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17 in Oklahoma. Samuel was a compassionate,...
Betty Jane Burry
Apr 21, 2009
Betty Jane Burry, age 73, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at home in Pinetop, AZ. She was born May 3, 1935 in Olney, Illinois to August Herman Carl and Ruth Ann Miller Baganz. She was a friend to everyone; a very outgoing and fun person to be around. Betty is survived by her 2 children; Gary (Patti J. Ratcliff)...
LeRoy Conrad Jacobson
Apr 18, 2009
LeRoy Conrad Jacobson died during the quiet early morning hours of Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He most recently celebrated his 64th birthday. He was born on April 1, 1945 in Kathryn, North Dakota to the late Conrad and Rosella (Swenson) Jacobson. As a young man, LeRoy spent 6 years...
Arvid Edward Burke
Apr 18, 2009
Arvid Edward Burke, age 87, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born October 17, 1921 in Effie, Minnesota to Edward Burke and Anna Marie Kyllonen Burke; Ed served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He came to Lakeside, Arizona in the early 70's as a "timber faller". He is survived...
Ola Mae Moisio
Apr 17, 2009
Ola Mae Moisio, age 77, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Gordon Langford, on Friday, April 17, 2009. She was born May 9, 1931 to Ambrose Marion Fish Sr., and Martha Stratton in Long Beach, CA. Ola Mae was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in many...
Leland Bayard Covin
Apr 16, 2009
Leland Bayard Covin, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Leland was born May 23, 1934 in Hanford, CA to Cless and Ruby (Malm) Covin. He was employed with Occidental Petroleum on an offshore rig for 5 years. A creative and fun loving person with a great sense of humor he will be missed by all....
Harley H. Hobart
Apr 16, 2009
Harley H. Hobart entered into paradise on April 16, 2009 surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 18, 1918 in Birchwood, Wisconsin the "Blue Gill Capitol of Wisconsin" in Washburn County. Harley was delivered by his father, James, a country doctor. Harley served in the Army Air Corp (Air Force) during World War II. He was stationed in Naples,...
Harold Wilckens Pratt, Jr.
Apr 15, 2009
Owens Livingston Mortuary 320 N. 9th Street Show Low, Arizona Phone (928) 537-2141 - Fax (928) 537-8175 Obituary: Harold Wilcken Pratt, Jr. Harold Wilcken Pratt, Jr. was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Mexico City, D.F., Mexico to Harold Wilcken Pratt and Anna Hendrickson. He passed away on April 15, 2009, in Tacoma, WA. He was a faithful servant of God...
