Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
John Budge Elliott
Apr 9, 2014
John Budge Elliott, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Chandler, Arizona. He was born June 18, 1917 in St. Anthony, Idaho to John Thomas Elliott and Annie Budly Galbraith Elliott. He married Norma Larson, who preceded him in death. Budge worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Phoenix. A graveside service will be held...
Diane Karol Kruse
Apr 8, 2014
Diane Karol Kruse, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1942 in Seattle, Washington to Albin and Karen Ellingson Kruse. She was married to Vernon James Kruse. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements were cared for by Owens Livingston Mortuary-White Mountain Chapel in...
Lloyd Wayne Spohn
Apr 8, 2014
Lloyd W. Spohn, age 83, former resident of Marshfield, Missouri for 8 years, went to be home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 4:05 am on April 8, 2014 due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his home going. Above all things he loved the Lord and his family. He...
Gertrude Ellen Bartlett
Apr 6, 2014
Gertrude K. Bartlett, age 95, passed away, Sunday, April 6, 2014 from pneumonia. She was born December 16, 1918. Gertrude is survived by her husband, Bill, to whom she was married for more than 73 years; her sons: Hal and Don; their wives, Mary Jo and Sue; 3 granddaughters: Rebecca, Jennifer, Melanie; 2 great-grandchildren: Alex and Isabelle; brother, Graydon, Jr....
Inez Trujillo
Apr 5, 2014
Inez Trujillo died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Banner Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 82. She was born December 12, 1931 in Temosachi, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico to her parents, the late Pablo Trujillo and Maria Rascon. Inez loved to be outside! She loved nature and could frequently be found outside, growing flowers and...
James Gerald Hornbake
Apr 5, 2014
James Gerald Hornbake, 82, passed away April 5, 2014 at Hinkson's Assisted Living in St. Johns, Arizona. Jim was born March 21, 1932 in Clairiton, Pennsylvania. Shortly afterwards, he and his parents, Carl and Victoria Hornbake, moved to Glendale, Arizona. Jim graduated from Glendale High School, attended one year at Phoenix College, then attended the Phoenix Police Academy. Mary Sterling...
Debra Hope Antone
Apr 4, 2014
Debra Hope Antone; our beautiful daughter, the time with you was short, but we cherished every minute. We'll miss you and forever love you; one day we will see you again! We understand that you were too precious for this world and had to be with your twin sister Dakota and your grandfather Alexander Antone. She is survived by her...
Ty Brayden King
Apr 3, 2014
Ty Brayden King, son of Justin B. King, of Oklahoma City, and Deni L. King-Poteet and Justin Poteet, of Snowflake, Arizona, was suddenly taken from us April 3, 2014. Ty was born at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, November 27, 1997. During his short life, Ty enjoyed NASCAR Races, hunting and camping, hanging out with his friends, and developed a love for...
Jodi Marie Quay
Apr 3, 2014
Jodi Marie Quay, age 41, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Whiteriver Hospital in Whiteriver, Arizona. She was born October 1, 1972 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Slim and Marie White Quay. Jodi was a loving mother to her children. She attended school in Riverside, California at the Sherman Indian School. She loved co-ed softball and basketball. Jodi...
Denny Clark Green
Apr 3, 2014
Denny Clark Green drew his final breath on the early snowy morning of April 3, 2014 at his home. He was 75 years old. Denny was born on July 1, 1938 in Severy (population 259) Greenwood County, Kansas to his parents, the late Orvelle Ore and Sylvia Lenora (Ebberts) Green. His time on earth may be over but, his soul...
Eli Jacob Miles Hoffman
Apr 3, 2014
A fatal car accident on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Snowflake, Arizona took from us, much too soon, Eli Hoffman. He was 16 years old. Eli was born on July 4, 1997 in Escondido, San Diego County, California to his mother, Gail Hoffman. In October of 2000, Eli moved to Holbrook, Arizona with his family and later, in 2002, moved...
Jasper Colelay Jr.
Apr 1, 2014
Jasper Colelay Jr., of Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on April 1, 2014 in Whiteriver. He was 40. Jasper was born to his parents, Jasper Sr. and Lucivia (Massey) Colelay on July 22, 1973 in Whiteriver, Arizona. Jasper attended and graduated from High School in Kicking Horse, Montana. Following high school he attended the Apollo College in Phoenix graduating...
Patricia Edith Hooper
Mar 30, 2014
Patricia Edith Hooper, of Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona passed away following a lengthy illness on March 30, 2014 in Lakeside. She was 82. Patricia was born to her parents, the late William Gerad and Edith Veronica (Finn) King on May 16, 1931 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. A loving wife, mother and friend Pat belonged to the St....
Jackie Othel Reynolds
Mar 30, 2014
Jackie Othel Reynolds was born in Knob Creek, Arkansas on September 30, 1941. He went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2014 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born to Oliver and Mamie Reynolds, joining 3 brothers and 1 sister. He came to Heber, Arizona in 1951 at the age of 10. He attended Heber School...
Bobby Joe Yeats
Mar 29, 2014
Bobby Joe Yeats, born in Caddo, Oklahoma December 5, 1947, passed March 29, 2014 in Heber, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Ruth, 3 children, 3 grandchildren, mother, brother, 2 sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and younger brother. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to...
Robert James Gibson
Mar 28, 2014
Robert James Gibson, of Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona passed away following a lengthy illness on March 28, 2014 in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 83. Robert was born to his parents, the late Edward and Emma Harriet Gibson on April 4, 1930 in Saskatchewan, North Battleford, Canada. Robert was a member of the Canadian Air Force before coming to the United...
Marilyn Jean Taylor
Mar 28, 2014
Marilyn Coop Taylor, 77, entered into rest March 28, 2014, peacefully at home with her daughters at her side. Marilyn was born September 23, 1936 in Grinnell, Iowa to George and Lela Coop. Marilyn, and her husband Don, had visited the White Mountains since 1980, making Pinetop their permanent residence in 1995. Marilyn was very active in the Pinetop community...
Marion Christina Perry
Mar 27, 2014
Marion Christina Perry, age 88, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Scottsdale Healthcare in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born April 7, 1925 in Miles City, Montana to Rasmus and Christina Klaven Monson. She moved to Arizona in 1943. Marion worked for Allied Signal (Aerospace Co.) off and on for more than 21 years. She was a beautician in...
Sonya Yormaine Medrano
Mar 26, 2014
Sonya Yormaine Medrano passed away on March 26, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ from natural causes. Sonya was born on November 17, 1935 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Adrid Kit Medrano and Elaine Bernice Thompson Medrano (also a Show Low resident) and was a member of the Comanche Nation. Sonya moved to Show Low in 1981 to join her mother, grandmother and...
Patricia Ann Shuff
Mar 26, 2014
Patricia Ann Shuff " Patty" For her family that loved her very much, and will never be able to fill the void that she has left! Patty has returned home to her Heavenly Father who has welcomed her with open arms. Patty passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born on August 5, 1960...
