Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Matthew David Hamilton
Jun 13, 2010
Matthew David "Matt" Hamilton died following a brief illness on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at the Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. He was 25 years old. Matt was born on June 27, 1984 in Phoenix, Arizona to his father, the late James Scott Hamilton, and his mother, Patricia "Pat" (Lansing) Hamilton. He was raised in Lakeside, Arizona. Matt was...
Vivian Rose Bush
Jun 13, 2010
Vivian Rose Bush died during the cool morning breeze on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at her daughter's home in Show Low, Arizona. She was 83 years old. Vivian was born on October 6, 1926 in St. Ignatius, Lake County, Montana to the late James Lafayette and Mina Catherine (Doyle) Brown. She moved to Arizona in 1938 and lived several years...
Martha King
Jun 12, 2010
Martha King passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2010 just as the sun was setting in the western sky, with family at her side. She was 90 years old. Martha was born August 2, 1919 in Grant, Nebraska to the late Fredrick and Emma (Wieland) Seifer. She married Clarence Eugene King on November 27, 1939. They had a farm...
Rita Catherine Yazzie
Jun 12, 2010
Rita Catherine Yazzie died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Winslow's Little Colorado Hospital with family at her side. She was 66 years old. Rita was born on February 26, 1944 in Jeddito, Navajo County, Arizona to the late Tsinijinnie Yazzie and Maurice "Marie" (Begay) Yazzie. As a young girl, Rita went to Keams Canyon where she completed the 8th grade....
John Louis Cox
Jun 11, 2010
John Louis Cox died suddenly on Friday, June 11, 2010 at his home in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 47 years old. John was born in Elgin, Illinois on June 15, 1962 to his parents, Randall "Randy" and Shirley Joyce (Buchanan) Cox. John retired from The Apache Railway Company several years ago and was very active at the Valley View Baptist...
Marlene Weigel Beecher
Jun 10, 2010
Marlene Weigel Beecher, 79, passed away in Show Low Arizona, June 10th, 2010 following a long term illness. Marlene was born May 22, 1931 in Hoyleton, Illinois to Howard H. and Edwina K. (Donaldson) Weigel. After attending Southwestern University in Memphis Tennessee for two years, Marlene earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Missouri as well as...
Johnny Tafoya
Jun 10, 2010
Johnny "J.T." Tafoya died Thursday, June, 10, 2010 at his home in Holbrook, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 63 years old. J.T. was born on January 30, 1947 in Holbrook, Arizona to the late Manuel Tafoya and Genevieve (Velasquez) Tafoya. After completing high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Army Signal Corps during the...
Harry H. Hobart
Jun 6, 2010
Harry H. Hobart, age 54, of Mesa, AZ formally of Show Low, AZ left for his eternal camping spot in heaven on Sunday June 6th 2010. Harry blessed this world with his presence on March 13th 1956 in Snowflake, AZ. Born to Harley and June Hobart of Show Low, AZ. Growing up as the only brother to his five sisters...
Kermit Raymond Phillips
Jun 5, 2010
Our devoted husband, father and grandpa, Kermit Phillips, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Joann by his side on Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Pinetop, Arizona. Kermit and Joann were married for 58 years. He will be cheering on his beloved ASU Sun Devils and Penn State Nittany Lions from a better seat now. He also enjoyed...
Floyd David Adams
May 30, 2010
Floyd David Adams, age 45, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Show Low. He was born May 14, 1965 in Flagstaff to Leonard Adams and Cheryl Sue (Eubanks) Adams. Floyd was a loving husband and father, his family was everything to him. He enjoyed team roping and working construction most of his life. He also worked for the Show...
Terry Lee Gilmore
May 29, 2010
Terry Lee Gilmore, of Show Low, entered eternal rest May 29, 2010 in Phoenix. He was 44. Terry was born January 6, 1966 in McNary, Arizona to Floyd and Janice Gilmore. He grew up and attended school in Show Low, graduating from Show Low High School in 1984. A loving person, who loved to serve people. He enjoyed the outdoors...
Tracy Ann Hoffman
May 28, 2010
Tracy Ann Hoffman of Holbrook, AZ. died on Friday, May 28, 2010, as a result of a traffic accident just a few miles south of the Indian Wells Elementary School where she taught first grade. Tracy was born December 15, 1962 at Altus, AFB Okla. She is survived by her parents Ralph B. and Laura A. (Beard) Hoffman of Centerburg,...
Frances Louise Hunt
May 25, 2010
Frances Louise Allred Hunt, age 87, returned to a happy reunion with her husband Leo on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Holbrook, Arizona. She was born September 29, 1922 in Monticello, UT to Wilson Horace Allred, Sr. and Ila Walton Hunt. Frances was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was very proud of...
Jolinda Gooday
May 24, 2010
Jolinda Gooday, age 47, passed away Monday May 24, 2010 in Payson, Arizona. Born January 16, 1963 in Cibecue, Arizona to Maurice Gooday and Victoria Hannah Gooday. Jolinda loved to attend church, sing in the choir, and wave to everyone she saw. She enjoyed talking with family and friends. Survived by a son, Brandon Lupe; mother, Victoria Gooday; 5 brothers...
Patricia Johnson Fawcett
May 24, 2010
Patricia Johnson Fawcett, known as "Pat" to everyone who knew and loved her, died peacefully at her Snowflake, Arizona home, following a lengthy illness, on Monday, May 24, 2010 with her husband of 45 years, holding her hand. She was 64 years old. Pat was born the "caboose" of 10 children on Mother's Day, May 12, 1946 in McNary, Arizona...
Andrea Faye Hatch
May 23, 2010
Andrea Faye Hatch's journey ended Sunday May, 23rd, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Roger Hatch, her two sons Roque and Chaz, her daughter Jade and four grandchildren, whom she deeply loved. Andrea was born August 10, 1959 to Rodney Allen and Faye Phillips in Flagstaff, AZ. She completed school in Flagstaff and Snowflake High Schools...
Richard Hobart Dray
May 15, 2010
Richard Holbart Dray, of Show Low, passed away May 15, 2010 at the Tall Pines Rehab and Care Center in Show Low. He was 77. Richard was born Sept 16, 1932 to Hobart and Eva (Clotz) Dray. A WWII Veteran, Richard served in the Pacific for the United States Navy. He was a world traveler and loved to collect model...
Vincent Craig
May 15, 2010
The great singer and songwriter, Vincent Craig, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona from complications associated with cancer. He was born June 6, 1950 in Crownpoint, New Mexico to Nancy Mariano and Bob E. Craig. He married Mariddie J. (Johnson) Craig in August 1978 in the Mesa, Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Joseph Thomas Hunter
May 15, 2010
Joseph Thomas Hunter, was born on March 5, 1921. He died May 15, 2010 in Vernon, Arizona. J.T. was born in Roscoe, Texas and relocated in Gilbert, Arizona as a child. He graduated from Gilbert High School. He and Marie were married on July 22, 1941. In December of 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in...
