Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Duane Shawn Burnette
Mar 13, 2011
Duane Shawn Burnette died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was only 22 years old. Duane was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1989 in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona to Vino Shaw Burnette and Kathlyn Susan. Duane was very athletic during his high school years and participated in...
Kathleen Belinda Russell
Mar 12, 2011
Kathleen Belinda Russell, age 55, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Oro Valley, Arizona due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. She was born on October 7, 1955 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Frank Joseph & Eleanor Selesta Cox McGoldrick. Kathy was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed riding motorcycles. She is survived by her 2 children, Ava...
Thelma Lee Dotson
Mar 12, 2011
Thelma Lee Dotson died Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2011 at Webb's Adult Care in Snowflake, Arizona following a lengthly illness. She was 75 years old. Thelma was born on January 10, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Paul Leland and Marjorie Helena (Jenkins) Faulstich. She moved to Arizona 33 years ago from California. She was a devoted wife to...
Evan J. Larson
Mar 12, 2011
Evan J. Larson died, rather unexpectedly, from complications of diabetes at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 55 years old. Evan was born, the older brother of a set of twins, to the late Ivan Stratton and Erna (Shumway) Larson at the McNary Hospital in McNary, Apache County, Arizona on February 20, 1956. He...
Robert James Cooper, Jr.
Mar 11, 2011
Robert James Cooper, Jr, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at his home in Show Low, Arizona following a sudden illness. He was 61 years old. Bob was born on May 20, 1949 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York to the late Robert James Cooper and Beverly Frances (Berkfield) Cooper. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a plumber...
Mary Olive Greco
Mar 11, 2011
Mary Olive Ordway Greco of Taylor, Arizona died March 11, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona after a short illness. She was 102. Mrs. Greco was born to Charles and Bertha Ordway on October 17, 1908 in Tunbridge, Vermont at her family's farm. She spent the early years of her life in the New England States where she graduated from Montpelier, Vermont...
Mina Ann Fuller
Mar 10, 2011
Mina Ann Fuller died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. "Annie", as she was affectionately known, was 70 years old. Annie was born April 25, 1940 in Channel View, Harris County, Texas to the late Thomas Reese and Ethel S. (Broadway) Kelly. She has lived in Arizona the past 39 years and...
Ruth Clarkson
Mar 8, 2011
Ruth Clarkson heard her Master's call and went home to be with Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Whiteriver Indian Hospital in Whiteriver, Arizona with many of her large family gathered at her bedside. She was 91 years old. Ruth was born on New Years Eve on December 31, 1919 in North Fork, Navajo County, Arizona...
The Reverend John Douglas Nelson
Mar 7, 2011
The Reverend John Douglas Nelson answered his Lord's call to return to his Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Tall Pines Nursing Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 86 years old. Pastor Nelson was born on April 13, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Charlie and Beatrice (Hollingsworth) Nelson. He...
Terrell Brent Witt, Sr.
Mar 3, 2011
Terrell Brent Witt, Sr. died March 3, 2011 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona with his loving family at his side. He was 60 years old. Terrell was born on March 20, 1950 in McNary, Navajo County, Arizona to the late Chester Weldon and Mettie Loreee (Penrod) Witt. After completing his high school education he began...
Demehl Olsen
Mar 2, 2011
Demehl Olsen, of Snowflake, Arizona passed away March 2, 2011 in Snowflake. He was 56. Demehl was born August 17, 1954 in Cardston, Alberta Canada to Loye and Anna Louise (Crouter) Olsen. Demehl and Diana were married on New Years Day, January 1, 1997, figuring that both of them would always have the day off to celebrate. They were sealed...
Theresa Vera Martorana
Mar 2, 2011
Theresa Vera "Susie" Martorana, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Payson, Gila County, Arizona. She was 63 years old. Susie was born on February 13, 1948 in Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona to the late Benjamin Joseph and Theresa (Marquez) Wade. She lived her entire life in Holbrook and was a loving homemaker to her family. She truly enjoyed spending her...
Erma Sharon Burnette
Mar 1, 2011
Erma Sharon Burnette, of Whiteriver, Arizona went to be with Jesus, March 1, 2011 in Sun City, Arizona. She was 66. Erma was born February 25, 1945 in Cibecue, Arizona to Sydney and Rachel (Wallen) Brooks. A very loving and caring person, she loved to provide for her family as well as those less fortunate. She always had hot meals...
Nancy Alice Malone
Feb 27, 2011
Nancy Alice Malone went to be with The Lord on February 27, 2011. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benjamin Thomas Malone. She is survived by one brother, John Henry Williams (AnnMarie); one daughter, Brenda K. Stein (Charles); one son, Ronald George Sipus (Carol Lynn); three granddaughters; Rauni Tedrick, Kimberly Tara Dexter (Paul); Heather LeAnn Bunce (Steve);...
Kimberly Marie Johnson
Feb 26, 2011
Honoring the life of Kimberly Maria Johnson whom passed from this life, Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Mountain Vista Hospital in Apache Junction, Arizona. Kimberly was born to Sandra and Samuel Johnson Jr. in Whiteriver, Arizona on April 24, 1969. She was 41 years old. She graduated with honors at Alchesay High School in May of 1988. She then...
Adrienne Noelle Channing
Feb 26, 2011
Adrienne Noelle Channing January 22, 1949 - February 26, 2011 Adrienne was an artist, an animal lover, a lifelong learner, an adventurous spirit, and an inspiration to those who knew and loved her. She was known for her generosity, her creativity, her tender heart, and her quirky sense of humor. Adrienne loved unconditionally, laughed easily, and forgave willingly. Although wheelchair...
John Gregory Pritchett
Feb 25, 2011
John Gregory Pritchett, of Holbrook, Arizona, passed away with his loving wife at his side, Friday, February 25, 2011. He was 54. John was born April 27, 1956 in Decatur, Illinois to Robert Schwartz and Georgia Mae Koons. John was in retail sales all his life and started right out of high school with JC Penny. He then started a...
Edward Serafin Guzman
Feb 25, 2011
Edward S. Guzman, of Lakeside, went to be with Jesus, February 25, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was 68. Ed was born on May 31, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a general contractor in Tucson for 35 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Dollie; son, Rudy (Melissa); daughter,...
Earlene Dietz
Feb 25, 2011
Earlene Dietz of Show Low, Arizona passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. She was 81 years old. She was born November 19, 1929 to Earl and Maimi VanKirk in Abilene, Texas. She loved the outdoors and had a passion for hiking. One of her greatest joys in life was her dog, Samantha. She is survived by her son, Bill (Claudette)...
Jerome Kasey, Jr.
Feb 21, 2011
Jerome Kasey Jr. "J Bar", of Whiteriver, passed away February 21, 2011 in Globe. He was 45. Jerome was born June 20, 1965 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Jerome Kasey, Sr. and Marie (White) Kasey. Jerome loved the outdoors and spending time driving the back roads of the Reservation. He enjoyed cooking and being with his grandchildren. He was an avid...



