Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Walter Avon Pate
Aug 4, 2008
Walter Avon Pate, affectionatley known as Wally, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at his Show Low, Arizona home surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Avon Park, Flordia to the late Christian E. and Zellie Belle (Steagall) Pate. After completing his education, Wally enlisted in the United States Armed Forces serving...
Gary Dwight Porter
Aug 3, 2008
Gary D. Porter died peacefully August 3, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 61. Gary was born on April 21, 1947 in Santa Ana, California to the late Robert Wright and Betty Mae (Needles) Porter. He moved from his native California to Arizona nearly 30 years ago. Gary worked as a Real Estate...
Frank B. Gerola
Aug 2, 2008
Frank B. Gerola, of Mesa, Arizona, died in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona with his loving wife at his side. He was 77. Frank was born on July 25, 1931 in the old, historic, mining town of Jerome, Arizona to the late Francisco Antonio and...
Dr Eugene Richard Strong, D.P.M.
Jul 30, 2008
Dr. Eugene Richard Strong died unexpectedly at his Show Low, Arizona home on Thursday, July 30, 2008 at the age of 83. Dr. Strong was born on October 19, 1924 in Provo, Utah to the late Dr. W. Melvin and Ruth (Thorson) Strong. He was a skilled pilot and U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and would refer to...
John Calvin Lint
Jul 27, 2008
John Calvin Lint, age 64, passed away peacefully July 27, 2008 in Pinetop, AZ. John was born November 22, 1943 in Salisbury, PA to the late Kenneth Edward and Virginia (Raley) Lint. "Big John" loved his family and friends and knew how to enjoy life. He is survived by his wife, Treva Lint of Chandler, AZ; son, Kenneth (Nancy) Lint...
Lanar Cluff
Jul 26, 2008
Lanar Cluff of Overgaard, Arizona, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was 79. Lanar was born on December 10, 1928 in Colonia Pacheco, Mexico to the late Heber Manasseh and Amanda (Mortenson) Cluff. He moved to Arizona from his native Mexico in 1945 at the age of 17. He...
Leslie Oscar Fox Jr.
Jul 25, 2008
Leslie Oscar Fox Jr. of Show Low died Friday, July 25, 2008 in a single car accident east of Show Low, he was 59. Services are pending at this time.
Ralph Frederick Simpson
Jul 25, 2008
Ralph F. Simpson, 86 of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully with his wife Betty Jo, his son Danny, and his daughter-in-law Mary Kay at his side in Show Low, Arizona on July 25, 2008. He was born February 17, 1922 in Reliance, Wyoming to Charles and Emma Simpson. His parents raised him and his siblings on ranches in various locations...
Donnie Grant
Jul 25, 2008
Donnie Grant, age 47, entered eternal rest July 25, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ. Donnie was born March 13, 1961 in Whiteriver, AZ to Patrick and Katherine (Fall) Grant. He attended school in Whiteriver graduating from Alchesay High School in 1978. Donnie attended Northland Pioneer College in 2004, graduating in 2006 with an Associates of Arts Degree in Business. He worked...
Noddy Early Tortice
Jul 22, 2008
Our beloved Mother and Grandmother Noddy Early Tortice was born on June 16, 1928 and entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2008. She is survived by six daughters, Bettina, Lorinda, Elena, Juanita, Louise and Lorraine; twenty grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren; sister, Viola Pinal as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Noddy will be brought...
JR Elzie Lee Pollard
Jul 22, 2008
JR Pollard, age 77, passed away in his sleep at his home in Lakeside, AZ on July 22, 2008. He was born on September 6, 1930 in Clayton, Oklahoma to the late Elmer and Alice Pollard. JR moved to Arizona in 1950 when he began working for the Magma Mining Company in Superior, Arizona retiring in 1978. He then spent...
Lile Gregg Bushman
Jul 21, 2008
Lile Gregg Bushman, age 55, passed away July 21, 2008 at Scottsdale Osborne Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born on June 18, 1953 in Whiteriver to the late Preston A. & Daphne (Decker) Bushman. Lile grew up in the Show Low, Holbrook, Joseph City and Safford areas graduating from Sanders High School in 1971. He then attended a Computer...
Paul Emile Gagnon Jr.
Jul 21, 2008
Paul passed away, Monday night July 21, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born in Biddeford, ME on May 18, 1951 to the late Paul & Marie (Paquette) Gagnon. Paul attended and graduated from Biddeford High School. After school Paul worked as a photographer for many years, and also in healthcare. Paul had many talents, including home remolding of...
Billie Lewis Willis
Jul 21, 2008
Billie Lewis Willis, age 68 passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville. Services are pending at this time
Patricia Gayle Harris
Jul 16, 2008
Patricia G. Harris, age 58, passed away peacefully July 16, 2008 in Lakeside, AZ. Patricia was born January 25, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Lee and Alice (Crump) Bisner. She is survived by her husband, R.T. Harris of Lakeside; sons, Christopher Gene (Kimberly Williams), Mike Ray (Vanessa) all of Show Low, Nathan R.T. (Kelley) of Surprise, AZ; step-son,...
Frank Walter Henderson
Jul 16, 2008
Frank Walter Henderson July 16, 2008 was witness to the loss of Concho Valley resident Frank W. Henderson due to a vehicular accident. Frank Walter Henderson was born to Walter S. and Elsie M. Henderson, March 25 1929 in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by an extensive family, his wife of 59+ years, Natha M. Henderson, their children; Frank...
David Lee Rosenau
Jul 13, 2008
David L. Rosenau, age 60 died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Summit healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. Dave was born February 21, 1948, in Mankato, MN to Russell and Norma (Chard) Rosenau. After high school, he married his high school sweetheart, Maureen (Micki) Hagen, in 1967. Dave sold insurance for AAL, and then decided to change careers...
Bernetta Elaine Post
Jul 12, 2008
Elaine Post, age 68 passed away peacefully July 12, 2008 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born April 4, 1940 in Flagstaff, Arizona to the late Joseph and Bernetta (Huff) Liles. Elaine was a Registered Nurse for many years. Where her passion was working with the children in pediatrics. She loved to fish especially catching trout and she lived for...
Michael "Fat Boy" Louis Bonneau
Jul 9, 2008
Michael "Fat Boy" Bonneau, age 49, passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident July 9, 2008 in Show Low. Michael was born April 16, 1959 in Long Beach, CA to Marvin Bonneau & Phyllis (Gusel) Neave. He was very proud of his motorcycle, which is how he got his nickname, and the many friends he acquired along the way. "Fat...
Orrin William Behler Kanz
Jul 9, 2008
Orrin William Behler Kanz died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his home in Show Low, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 79. Orrin was born on September 1, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late John T. and Margarete (Groat) Kanz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII as well as, The Korean War. After...
