Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Robert George Ivins
Feb 11, 2021
Robert George Ivins of Cibecue, Arizona entered eternal life on February 11, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 62. Robert was born on June 29, 1958 in Cibecue to his parents, George Ivins and Irene (Nagle) Murphy.
Robert enlisted in the United States Army before being Honorably discharged. He also served in the National Guard. "Bob" (as he was known...
Sandra Webb Reece
Feb 9, 2021
Sandra Webb Reece, sister, mom, grandma and friend, passed away February 9, 2021 due to covid complications.
She was born October 4, 1947 the 5th of 6 children to Chester Vancil and Ida Allen Webb in Taylor, AZ. She was raised on the Silvercreek where she learned to rise early, hoe a good row and pick [and eat]...
Rodney Doyle Heikens
Feb 9, 2021
Rodney D. Heikens was born in Wellsburg, Iowa on October 20, 1941 to Evert and Lorraine Heikens. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wellsburg High School. He then attended The Devry Institute in Chicago, IL where he studied to be an electrician. Nancy J. (Shinn) Heikens was born October 20, 1945 (They shared the same birthday!)...
Chad Ray Howrey
Feb 8, 2021
Chad Ray Howrey, 75, joined the Lord for celebration on February 8, 2021. He was born October 17, 1945 in Iowa to Frances and Ray Howrey.
Chad met the love of his life, Ruth, in Tempe, Arizona and they were married December 12, 1970. Their marriage was a 50-year love story, and they were dedicated to each other in every...
Gloria Emma Ledvina
Feb 8, 2021
Gloria Emma Ledvina of Camp Verde, Arizona peacefully passed away on February 8, 2021 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was 80. Gloria was born on April 6, 1940 in Brooklyn, Iowa to Engle and Clara (Clappy) Verspille.
She is survived by her husband, Richard and sons, Ray and Ronnie Ledvina.
Private services will be held.
Joseph A. Benavidez
Feb 7, 2021
Joseph A. "Joe" Benavidez, 79, of Springerville, Arizona, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021, in Show Low, Arizona.
Joe was born June 6, 1941, in Rowe, New Mexico to Thomas and Catalina "Katie" Benavidez. Joe was well known by many for his big heart and helping those in need. He loved spending time with family, fishing, being outdoors, singing...
Max Braden Hartman
Feb 6, 2021
On the first Saturday of the month, February 6, 2021, Max Braden Hartman, loving husband and father of seven children, entered into eternity, passing away at home at the age of 63, after battling several severe illnesses.
Max was born on October 19, 1957, in Crawford Nebraska, to Jack and Mary (Peck) Hartman. He was the firstborn of his parents...
Sherry Renee Nadrchal
Feb 6, 2021
Sherry Renee Nadrchal, was born on December 9, 1968 in Fairfield, California, at theOld General County Hospital. At the early age of 52 years old, she was diagnosed withpancreatic and liver cancer. She fought hard and never gave up. She passedaway, to be with our Heavenly Father, on February 6, 2021.
Born and raised in California, she became a certified...
Gilbert White
Feb 3, 2021
Gilbert White of Cibecue, Arizona passed away on February 3, 2021 in Chandler, Arizona. He was 68. Gilbert was born on July 2, 1952 in Cibecue to his parents, Paul and Anita (Davis) White.
Gilbert was a true “Cowboy.” He loved his horses and being in the cornfields. An avid outdoorsman he loved to hunt, fish and woodcutting. He...
Nancy Jane Heikens
Feb 1, 2021
Rodney D. Heikens was born in Wellsburg, Iowa on October 20, 1941 to Evert and Lorraine Heikens. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wellsburg High School. He then attended The Devry Institute in Chicago, IL where he studied to be an electrician. Nancy J. (Shinn) Heikens was born October 20, 1945 (They shared the same birthday!)...
Jerrie Paschal
Feb 1, 2021
Jerrie Paschal passed away on February 1, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1941. Her father was George Marty, whose family had a string of trading posts on the Navajo Reservation. Her mother was Mollie Perkins of the pioneer ranching family, west of Holbrook.
Her earliest days were spent on the Perkins Ranch. She lived in a hogan home...
Arlene Flake
Feb 1, 2021
A devoted wife and mother, and a friend to all, Arlene Flake, peacefully passed away in Snowflake Arizona on February 1, 2021 after a lifetime of service and a year of health challenges. Arlene was born June 9, 1942 to William Wallace “Wally” and Cornelia “Nena” LeSueur in Globe, Arizona.
She graduated from Mesa High in 1960, then attended ASU...
Tom Edward Reed, Jr.
Jan 31, 2021
Tom Edward Reed Jr. passed away January 31, 2021, in Snowflake, AZ. He was 79 years old. He was born on July 18, 1941 in Winslow, AZ. To parents, The late Tom Reed and Mabel (Johnson) Reed.
Tom in his early years was a rancher, and team roper. He was the owner/operator of his trucking business. He enjoyed traveling...
Forrest LeRoy Sauder
Jan 30, 2021
Forrest LeRoy Sauder, Jr. peacefully passed away January 30, 2021, at his daughter's home in Show Low, Arizona. He was 86. LeRoy was born November 23, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona to his parents, the late Eunice Marguerite (Gunn) and Forrest LeRoy Sauder, Sr.
The native Arizonan graduated from Phoenix's North High School where he excelled in the sports of baseball...
Charles Henry Bishop, Jr.
Jan 29, 2021
Charles H. Bishop, Jr. quietly passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 29, 2021, at home with his wife at his bedside. He was 80 years old. Charles was born on January 20, 1941, in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California to his parents, the late Carol Cooke (Scharfenstein) and Charles H. Bishop, Sr.
Charles proudly served...
Richard Antone Heier
Jan 28, 2021
Richard Heier passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 80 years old. He was born on Sunday, January 19, 1941, in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan to his parents, the late Joseph Antone and Ruby Irene (Houk) Heier.
Richard worked 31 years for GM's Chevrolet Truck & Bus in...
Brita Camilla Heward
Jan 28, 2021
Brita Camilla Heward died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at her home in Holbrook, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden and was fluent in both Swedish and English. Camilla also knew Swahili. As a small child, she lived in Sweden and Africa, and spent her teenage years going to boarding school in England. She was the...
Delbert Wallen, Sr.
Jan 27, 2021
Delbert Wallen Sr was born on January 26, 1946 and went on to be with the Lord January 27, 2021. His parents were Marcus and Ellen Wallen of Cibecue.
He had 3 sisters and he was the only son. Delbert was a nice, caring, respectful, and prayerful individual. He worked all his life for his family to provide a stable...
Vonda Kay Larzelere
Jan 26, 2021
Vonda Kay Larzelere, passed on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Tucson university medical center in Tucson, Arizona. Vonda was born October 12, 1964 in Whiteriver Arizona to the late Ronnie and Vera Lupe.
She is preceded in death by her brother Titus Lupe. Vonda was the youngest sister of 6 siblings, she is survived by her sisters, Jackie Lupe, Geraldine...
Candace S. Martinez
Jan 26, 2021
Candace S. Martinez passed on January 26 2021 at the age of 66. She was born in Phoenix AZ on July 2, 1954, and lived in Arizona her whole life.
She was a loving and caring wife and mother. She enjoyed exploring her state, animals of all kinds, baking, canning fruit and making jelly and jams.
She leaves behind her...
