Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Charlene Georgette Frey
Feb 24, 2009
Charlene Georgette Frey, of Show Low, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Solterra of the White Mountains. She was 84. Charlene was born July 21, 1924 in Peru, Indiana to the late Francis and Kathryn (Draving) Daine. A Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend she will be missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Velasquez...
Leona White
Feb 21, 2009
Leona White, age 76, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Infinia of Show Low. Leona was born February 20, 1933. One of her favorite things to do was to sew. She loved going for walks, visiting friends and relatives, going to church in which she was a very active and devoted member. Leona is survived by her foster...
Sam Evelyn Lee
Feb 19, 2009
Sam "Sammie" Evelyn Lee passed away February 19, 2009 at her home in Holbrook. She was born March 16, 1918 in Princeton, Arkansas to the late Sam & Nancy (Cheatum) Turner and she was the oldest of 7 children. Sammie had a great love for the Hopi Tribe; doing a tremendous amount of genealogy for them, she was instrumental in...
C Leslie Ballard
Feb 8, 2009
Former Snowflake, Arizona Mayor, C. Leslie Ballard died quietly in Snowflake surrounded by many of his family members. He was 87 years old. He was born on August 28, 1921 in Snowflake, Arizona to the late Charles and Belva (Willis) Ballard. Leslie married his "Christmas Angel", Melva Rogers, who was born on Christmas day in 1923, on June 12, 1942...
Jack Roberson
Feb 7, 2009
A Loving father & friend, Jack "Gramps" Roberson, age 94, passed away peacefully Saturday February 7, 2009 in Snowflake. He was born July 11, 1914 in Estancia, New Mexico to the late Ralph G. & Ollie (Tindle) Roberson. He is survived by 2 sons; Wallace Crawford (Patricia) Roberson of Roosevelt, AZ, Jack (Monica) Roberson of Port St. Lucie, Florida; numerous...
Altura Ozment
Feb 7, 2009
In loving memory of Altura Johnson Ozment. Born October 12, 1964, passed away February 7, 2009. Altura is survived by: her 6 children: Michael (Lisa), Danielle, Sherri, Mandy, Mary, Julian; her mother, Emma Johnson; brothers, Eric (Christine), Karl (Rose), Ray (Valerie) and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Ed Branch; brother, Ronnie; sister,...
Maria Amelia Forner
Feb 4, 2009
Maria Amelia Forner, age 74, passed away February 4, 2009 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born January 21, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Albert Eugene Forner & Karoline Geiger. She is survived by 2 brothers; Albert & Frank Forner; 5 nieces and 3 nephews. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday February 7, 2009 at St. Rita's Catholic...
Dorothy Dale Connor
Feb 3, 2009
Dorothy Dale Walley was born in Brooklyn, Mississippi on April 28, 1922. Her uncle, Homer Walley, raised Dorothy along with his two children, Loyal and Juanita, in Chicago. Dorothy, known affectionately as "Dottie", served in the Army during WWII. She was swept off her feet by a dashing young soldier whom she met when she missed the bus back to...
Robert Lee Bolton
Jan 30, 2009
Robert Lee "Rob" Bolton died peacefully at his Linden, Arizona home on Friday, January 30, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was 58 years old. Rob was born on December 4, 1950 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to the late James and Juanita Frances (McCann) Bolton. He moved to Arizona 42 years ago from California and was a graduate of Snowflake...
Theresa Queiruga
Jan 29, 2009
Theresa Queiruga, 86, passed away January 29, 2009 in Vernon, Arizona. She was born May 18, 1922 in Lavarka, Mexico. She is survived by her 2 sons; Manuel & Jose Queiruga; 1 brother; 3 sisters; 6 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.
Heather Mari Thrasher-Cluff
Jan 29, 2009
Heather Mari Thrasher-Cluff, age 31, passed away January 29, 2009 at her home in Show Low. She was born January 4, 1978 in Show Low to Larry and Debbie Thrasher. Heather was a life-long resident of the White Mountains, where she enjoyed the outdoors. She had an amazing voice which gave her the passion to sing. Her incredible memory allowed...
Norman Dale Brugger
Jan 28, 2009
Norman Dale Brugger, 62, passed on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at his Pinetop, Arizona home from complications of diabetes. Norm was a New Year's Day baby born on January 1, 1944 in Norfolk, Nebraska to the late Dale Edward and Lena Marie (Walde) Brugger. Norm was proud to be an American and honorably served his country in The United States...
Beverly Anne Gries
Jan 28, 2009
Beverly Anne "Miss Bev" (Anderson) Gries, of Show Low, passed away January 28, 2009 in Lakeside. After surviving breast cancer in 2000 Bev received the devastating news that the cancer had returned May of 2008. After a courageous and graceful 8 month battle she received her "Heavenly Wings" with her loving family by her side. She was born January 6,...
Evelyn Darlene Ullrich
Jan 27, 2009
Evelyn Darlene Ullrich died in the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Webb's Adult Care Home in Snowflake from Alzheimer's Disease. She was 78 years. Darlene, as she was known by those that knew her, was born on October 18, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Russell Theron and Leona M. (Cochran) Moore. She was preceded...
Hazel Bernice Mitchell
Jan 25, 2009
Hazel Bernice Mitchell, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Rim Country Health Center in Payson, Arizona. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her sons, Mike (Cora) Mitchell of Snowflake and Wendell Mitchell of Holbrook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Glenn Mitchell in 1977 and by her son, Dale Mitchell in 2005. Funeral Services will...
Carnella Kay Little
Jan 25, 2009
Carnella Kay Little, of Overgaard, passed away January 25, 2009 at her home. She was 62. Carnella was born August 23, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Kenneth and Francis (Bennett) Little. She attended the Good Samaritan Nursing School and graduated as the last class in 1971. Carnella was employed with the Maryvale Samaritan Hospital for 32 years, in...
Eugene Nelson Harper
Jan 23, 2009
Our beloved husband, step-father, grandfather and uncle, Eugene "Gene" Nelson Harper passed away January 23, 2009 at the age of 86. A true "Cowboy" Gene was as strong and courageous in his last days as he was through his life. Gene grew up in Prescott, AZ and served in the United States Army during the WWII. He moved to Sun...
Nicholas Allen Painter
Jan 22, 2009
Our deeply beloved, Nicholas Allen Painter, passed from this life on January 22, 2009. He was 25 years old. Nicholas was born in Glendale, California on February 11, 1983. He had the most loving and kind heart, he would do anything for his friends and family. Nicholas enjoyed fishing, family and friends. He had a sweet tooth for candy and...
Arthur David Nelson
Jan 21, 2009
Arthur "Buddy" David Nelson, of Concho, passed away January 21, 2009 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care in-patient unit in Lakeside. He was 85. Buddy was born September 1, 1923 in Chehalis, Washington to the late Chester & Sylvia (Barnhorse) Nelson. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. serving during WWII. Prior to him serving his country, he...
William J Southerland
Jan 18, 2009
William J. Southerland, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at RTA Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Payson, AZ. He was born on March 12, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ben & Clara Southerland. Mr. Southerland graduated from Holbrook High School and served his country during World War II in the Air Force. After returning from the...
