Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
William Eugene Wimmer
May 17, 2009
William Eugene Wimmer died Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 68 years old. William was born on July 29, 1940 in Palmer, Alaska to the late Harry L. and Lucille M. (Area) Wimmer. He moved to Arizona in 2002 from the State of Washington. An extremeley well-educated man, William...
Bryant Keith Cosen
May 15, 2009
Bryant Keith Cosen died in the early morning hours of Friday, May 15, 2009 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona following a lengthy illness at the age of 36. He was born on April 23, 1973 in Whiteriver, Arizona. Following his high school graduation from Ganado High "Class of 1991", Bryant attended a year of Haskell Indian Jr....
Paul Franz Kapelke Jr.
May 14, 2009
Paul Franz Kapelke Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday May 14, 2009 in Heber, Arizona. He was born April 23, 1937 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Paul Franz Kapelke and Nila Bolz Kapelke. Paul taught classes for AARP. He was a great guy who loved the outdoors. Paul was a member of the Heber Flying Club. He is survived...
Alfonso "Munch" Lupe
May 13, 2009
In loving memory of Alfonso Lupe, known as "Munch", Alfonso was a giving and loving person. He was a jokester and enjoyed bringing laughter to his family and friends. He was a champion cowboy in his younger years. He always wanted to team rope one last time, which he did on May 9, 2009. Alfonso worked at the Fort Apache...
Lane Ralph Roundy
May 12, 2009
Ralph "Lane" Roundy, 46, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Flagstaff. Funeral services were held May 16 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Holbrook. He was laid to rest in the Holbrook Cemetery. Lane was born on Sept. 8, 1962, in Kalispell, Mont., to Rose Marie Shakespeare and Duaine Kay Roundy. He was raised...
Derek James Montgomery
May 12, 2009
Derek James Montgomery, age 25, died May 12, 2009 in Show Low. He was born on May 25, 1983 in Tucson, Arizona. Derek is survived by his son, Skyler; Skyler's step brothers, Damien, Marcus and Tomas. He was preceded in death by the childrens' mother, Jasmine on February 18, 2008. The children are being cared for by Jasmine's mother and...
Mary Dell Niece
May 11, 2009
Mary Dell Niece (Nana) peacefully departed this life, Sunday May 10, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside, Arizona. She left with her daughters at her side and was met by her loving husband Oscar. Mary was born August 10, 1927 in Coolidge, Kansas to Gladys and Jeffie Hoover. She married Oscar L. Niece in Syracuse, Kansas September 16, 1945. To...
Janice Irene Murley
May 9, 2009
Janice Irene Murley of St. Johns, passed away May 9, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside, Arizona. She was 71. Janice was born October 12, 1937 in Flint, MI to Kenneth & Irene (Hevel) Knight. A wonderful compassionate and caring lady she loved her horses. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter;...
Alexis Teckla Hancock
May 8, 2009
Alexis Teckla Hancock "Lexi" - beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin entered life August 8, 2004 in Show Low, Arizona, born to Amy Brooksby and Ronald Hancock. Lexi entered heaven, all to soon, May 8, 2009 in Snowflake, Arizona. Lexi was a sweet child, a little ray of light that touched the hearts of all who met her. She loved...
Celestina Stewart
May 7, 2009
Celestina Stewart, age 97, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. She was born January 11, 1912 in Indian Wells, Arizona. A visitation will be held 10:00 AM Monday May 11, 2009 at the Holbrook Pentecostal Church of God, 823 Mission Lane in Holbrook, Arizona. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday May 11,...
George Jaramillo Hill
May 7, 2009
George Jaramillo Hill, age 66, passed away May 7, 2009 at Hospice Compassus in Lakeside. George was born November 4, 1942 in St. Johns, Arizona to the late Lorenzo & Christina (Jaramillo) Hill. Many will remember George riding around town on his bike with his best friend Willey riding in the basket with him. They were such good friends that...
Curtis Lynn Campbell
May 4, 2009
Curtis Lynn Campbell, 53, of Show Low, Arizona passed away May 4, 2009. He was born July 26, 1955 in San Diego, California to Leland & Marilyn (Childers) Campbell. He is survived by his son, Andy Campbell; daughter, Carly Campbell; mother Marilyn Campbell; 3 brothers, Herbert Campbell, Clark Campbell, Larry Campbell. Services are pending at this time.
Gilbert Peter Tafoya
May 4, 2009
Gilbert Peter Tafoya, age 55, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009. He was born November 19, 1953 to Carmel & Mercy (Sanchez) Tafoya in Holbrook, Arizona. Services are pending at this time and will be updated to this website as soon as available.
George Lamar Merrill
May 2, 2009
George Lamar Merrill, age 75, of Miami, Arizona passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born January 6, 1934 in Safford, Arizona to Marcellus & Edith (Richardson) Merrill. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday May 16, 2009 at the Lakeside Cemetery.
Harold Leroy Kortsen
May 1, 2009
Harold Leroy "Tally" Kortsen died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 76. Tally was born on April 25, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Andreas Anderson and Mary Ellen (Rairdan) Kortsen. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and later worked as a welder...
Toni Jenine Case
Apr 30, 2009
Beloved mother, daughter & sister, Toni Jenine Case, age 20, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 in McNary, Arizona. She was born September 16, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona to Anthony and Carol Rustin Case. Toni enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and being in the outdoors; she also enjoyed writing in her journal. She loved playing with her son and being with...
Susan Lynnette Swanson
Apr 27, 2009
Susan Lynnette Swanson, 54 of Snowflake, Arizona passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 due to a Motor Vehicle Accident. She was born April 4, 1955 in San Diego, California to Jimmy & Phyllis (Marquardt) Miles. She is survived by her husband, Isaac David Swanson; 3 children; Teresa M. Anderson, Angela M. Swanson, Kevin C. Swanson; 1 grandchild, Paityn E. Anderson;...
Stuart Charles Brown
Apr 24, 2009
Stuart Charles Brown, of White Mountain Lakes passed away Friday April 24, 2009. He was 66. He was born May 20, 1942 in Hudson, New York to Harold and Florence (Christina) Brown. Stuart is survived by 2 children; Christianna Johnson and Stephanie Brown; step-daughter, Cari Lynne Jackson; 1 sister Diane Chambers. Private services will be held.
Samuel Yellowhair, Sr.
Apr 24, 2009
Samuel Yellowhair, Sr., of Snowflake, passed away surrounded by his loving family, April, 24, 2009 at the Hospice Compassus In-Patient Unit in Lakeside. He was 71. Samuel was born December 2, 1937 in Jeddito, AZ to the late Sam and Helen (Begay) Yellowhair. He enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17 in Oklahoma. Samuel was a compassionate,...
Betty Jane Burry
Apr 21, 2009
Betty Jane Burry, age 73, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at home in Pinetop, AZ. She was born May 3, 1935 in Olney, Illinois to August Herman Carl and Ruth Ann Miller Baganz. She was a friend to everyone; a very outgoing and fun person to be around. Betty is survived by her 2 children; Gary (Patti J. Ratcliff)...
