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Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
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...
Alexis Jade Turley
Mar 30, 2008
Alexis Jade Turley, born March 30, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, passed away March 30, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Jessie Cativiela and Tyrell Turley both of Show Low; maternal grandparents, Renee and Lonnie Donelson of Show Low and Frank Cativiela; maternal great-grandparents, Ray and Rita Metz of Show Low; paternal grandparents, Dale and Pam Turley...
Rufus A. Manthey
Mar 30, 2008
Rufus A. Manthey, age 83, passed away in Pinetop, Arizona on march 30, 2008. He was born September 2, 1924 in Zimmerman, Minnesota to Edward & Emma (Guidarian) Manthey. Funeral Services will be held in Pine City, Minnesota on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Burial will be in the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City, Minnesota.
Robert Frank Bradford
Mar 28, 2008
Robert Frank Bradford, age 89, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 in Lakeside, AZ. Robert was born on December 22, 1918 in Buffalo, New York to the Late Freeman & Laura (Rann) Bradford. He is survived by his wife, Irene Marie Brandford of Lakeside, AZ; 3 daughters, Marie Claire (Charles) Heimerdinger of Marshall, TX, Laura Ann Bradford (Fred Merk) of...
Wallace Franklin Lien
Mar 27, 2008
Wallace "Wally" Franklin Lien, age 73, died March 27, 2008 at home in Show Low. He was born November 14, 1934 in San Bernadino, California to the late Francis & Lorie (Shields) Lien. Wally is survived by 2 daughters; Cheyln Lein of CA and Ida (Rhett) Kennedy of Show Low; 3 sons, Bruce Lien of CA, Andy (Elania) Lien of...
Larry DeAtley
Mar 21, 2008
Larry DeAtley, age 78, passed away Friday March 21, 2008 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Lakeside. He was born on March 2, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Frank and Margaret (Wolfe) DeAtley. Larry is survived by his wife, Trish DeAtley of Sun Valley, Arizona and his dear frineds, Julio and Mona Lisa Gomez of Holbrook....
Chico Ray Cole
Mar 16, 2008
Chico Ray Cole, age 31, passed away March 16, 2008, in Globe. He was born September 27, 1976 in Cortez, Colorado to Donna Horn. Later he moved to Miami, AZ to live with Johnnie and Gilbert Gonzales. They moved to Taylor in 1986 and to Snowflake in 1990 where he attended Snowflake High School. In 1994 he moved to Flagstaff...
Catharine Cecilia McNeff
Mar 16, 2008
Catharine Cecilia McNeff, died March 16, 2008, in Show Low, Arizona. She was born August 26, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA to John & Margaret (Price) Lacey. A Memorial Mass will be held 1:30 PM Sunday March 23, 2008 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church 1915 S. Penrod Lane, Pinetop, Arizona.
Mary Ester Begay
Mar 15, 2008
Mary Ester Begay, died March 15, 2008 at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. She was 68 years old. Services are pending at this time and will be updated as soon as they are available.
Al Leo Salts
Mar 14, 2008
Al Salts, age 69, passed away surrounded by his loving family, March 14, 2008. Al was born May 4, 1938 in Rolla, Missouri to the late Ralph and Irene (Fox) Salts. Al was an accomplished Journeyman who, when able, was very active in his church serving as an Elder. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt...
Charlotte Ann Jones
Mar 14, 2008
Charlotte Ann Boyle Jones, age 70, passed away, after a rough battle with cancer, March 14, 2008 surrounded by her family. Ann was born on August 2, 1937 in Mesa, AZ to the late Elmer and Alice (Shill) Boyle. She was a loving mother, companion and friend. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Walter Franklin Reinke
Mar 13, 2008
Walter Franklin Reinke, age 67, went to be with the Lord March 13, 2008. Walter was born in Logan Co., Ohio June 22, 1940 to the late Walter and Mae Reinke. He is survived by his son, Walter (Kathy)Reinke and daughter, Raquel Reinke all of Paulden, AZ. Private family services will be held at a later date.
