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Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Thelma Inez Wood
May 4, 2008
Thelma Inez Wood died, following a lengthy battle with cancer, in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 4, 2008 at her home with her loving family gathered around her. She was 69. Thelma was born on July 5, 1938 in Tucson, Arizona to Ernest Everett and Mary Euline (Allen) Harmon. Thelma did live a few years in Alabama, however,...
Ted Montoya Gallegos
May 3, 2008
Beloved Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Nino, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, Teodoro "Ted" Montoya Gallegos died suddenly on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at his home in Holbrook, Arizona. He was 74. Ted was born on June 8, 1933 in McNary, Arizona to his father, the late Teodoro Kline Gallegos, and his mother, Gabriela "Gabie" D. Montoya Gallegos, who still resides in Holbrook....
Vincent Gerald Favro
May 1, 2008
Vincent Gerald Favro "CY", age 92, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Lakeside, AZ. He was born as one of five sons' to Claude & Myrtle Favro on August 4, 1915 in Plattsburg, New York. Cy married Thelma Darrah on March 28, 1936. He later joined the United States Navy serving during...
Joy Olivine Chlarson
Apr 28, 2008
Joy O. Chlarson, age 86, passed away April 28, 2008 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born May 13, 1921 in Manitou, Oklahoma to the late John Oliver and Nila Belle (Montgomery) Thompson. She loved her family and animals; especially her dogs and cats. Joy is survived by her sons, H.R. (Sue) Chlarson, Mike (Margaret) Chlarson, Shawn (Carrie) Chlarson; daughters, Linda...
Connie C. Baca
Apr 27, 2008
Connie Conception Baca, age 95, passed away surrounded by her family, April 27, 2008 in Snowflake. Connie was born Maria Conception Baca, July 2, 1912, in Tome, New Mexico, to the late Abel and Manuela (Torres) Zamora. Connie is survived by 5 sons, Roman (Donna) Baca of Wisconsin, Ralph Baca of Snowflake, Sammy Baca of Snowflake, Raymond Baca (Dorothy Dickson)...
Stephen Claude Moore
Apr 24, 2008
Stephen Claude Moore, age 61, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 in Show Low. He was born on March 21, 1947 to Ceazer and Hideko (Shigematsu) Moore. Mr. Moore worked as a Supervisor for the City of Brawley, California Public Works. Stephen is survived by his wife, Avis Moore of Show Low; children, Stephen T. Moore, Mitsuye L. Garcia and...
Leon George Murphy
Apr 19, 2008
Leon G. Murphy, age 92, passed away on April 19, 2008. Leon was born July 6, 1915 in Waldport, Or to George and Mamie (Reynolds) Murphy. He and his family moved to Snowflake in 1962 where he worked at the papermill until he retired in 1974 and moved to Duncan, AZ. During his retirement he enjoyed mining and rock hunting....
Henry Eldon Sutter
Apr 17, 2008
HENRY ELDON SUTTER went to be with the Lord on April 17th 2008, at the age of 85. He was at his home in Lakeside Arizona, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Henry was born November 4, 1922 in Phoenix Arizona, the son of Elmer and Anna Sutter. He spent a lifetime as an Arizonan, except from 1964-1972 he...
Larry Reed Larson
Apr 17, 2008
Larry Reed Larson, age 70 passed away April 17, 2008 in Lakeside, Arizona. Larry was born July 28, 1937 in Woodruff, Arizona to the late Reed & Jean Larson. He is survived by his wife, Karen Larson; 7 children, Keith Larson, Tami Kincannon, Brandi Sanchez, Kara Larson, Glenn Larson, Maci Bamrick and Tiffani Kingsland; 4 brothers, Wendell Larson, Kenny Larson,...
Kay Buckius
Apr 17, 2008
Kay Buckius, age 74, died April 17, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. Services are pending at this time and will be updated to this website as soon as available.
Albert Dell Hatch
Apr 16, 2008
Albert Dell Hatch, age 84, passed away peacefully April 16, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ. Albert was born January 17, 1924 in Woodruff, AZ to the late Albert and Zina (Brinkerhoff) Hatch. He graduated from Snowflake High School. Following school Albert served in Germany during WWII for the US Army. After the war, he attended the Arizona State College (now ASU)...
Beverly Russell
Apr 16, 2008
Beverly Raye Russell, age 66, passed away surrounded by her family, April 16, 2008 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care in Lakeside. Beverly was born November 12, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona to Ben & Roma Lee. On June 2, 1968 she married Harold Eugene Russell who preceded her in death on April 19, 1989. Beverly leaves behind 2 daughters, Sandy...
William Louis Gruetzemacher III
Apr 14, 2008
William "Bill" Louis Gruetzemacher III died on Monday April 14, 2008. He was born on January 7, 1935 in E. St. Louis, IL. Bill lived his last 8 years in the Heber-Overgaard area and loved it. He was a proud member of the American Legion SAL and the Fraternal order of the Eagles. Bill had a wonderful life filled with...
Rosa "Rose" B. Gonzalez
Apr 12, 2008
Rosa "Rose" B. Gonzalez, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. She was 84. A life-long resident of Arizona, she was born Rosa Blanca Gonzalez on April 8, 1924 in Phoenix to the late Gervasio and Justina (Ortiz) Gonzalez. She was a devoted member of the Catholic church and spent quiet countless...
Saraphine Williams
Apr 12, 2008
Saraphine Williams died, unexpectedly, Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Holbrook, Arizona. She was 42 years old. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 25, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Daylight Savings Time (12:00 P.M. Arizona Time) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sanders, Arizona. Interment will be in the Nahadziil Cemetery in Sanders, AZ.
Carl "Chip" Richard Strahle
Apr 11, 2008
"Chip" Strahle, of Lakeside, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona after a lengthy illness. He was 62. Chip was born on March 9, 1946 in New York City, New York to the late Carl Armin and Mary Kathryn (Craddock) Strahle. Chip worked as a graphic artist in the printing industry throughout...
Elizabeth P. Lister
Apr 7, 2008
Elizabeth P. Lister, age 89, passed away April 7, 2008 in Winslow. Arizona. Elizabeth was born July 15, 1918 in Gypsum Springs, Arizona to the late Ashii & T'aHabaa Tsosie. She attended the Leupp Boarding School finishing the 8th grade. Elizabeth was a homemaker who was very hospitable, compassionate and kind. She was also an accomplished weaver who had an...
Vera Dale Rice
Apr 4, 2008
Vera Dale Rice died Friday, April 4, 2008 at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 95. Vera was born on August 17, 1912 in Alexandria, Tennessee to the late Beverly Marcus "Pitt" and Alice Lena (Eaton) Rowland. She was a dedicated teacher throughout her life, beginning her career at the age of 18, in a one-room schoolhouse...
Gertrude Solomon
Apr 2, 2008
Gertrude Shumway Solomon, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2008. She was born January 18, 1916, to Wilson Averett Shumway and Ruth Smith Shumway. She grew up in Shumway, attending grades 1-8 at the little red school house there. She graduated from Snowflake High School in 1934. She married Elbert Drew "Bert" Solomon on August 10, 1935. They...
Mary DeSpain
Mar 31, 2008
Mary DeSpain, age 86, passed away peacefully March 31 2008 in Winslow, Arizona. Mary was born June 16, 1921 in Bolivar, LA to the late Robert "Red" & Emma (Hillibert) Hutchinson. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Liberty Chapter #23 and a member for over 50 years. Mary was also a past Mother Advisor for the...
