Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Louis Henry Edwards, Jr.
Aug 18, 2008
Louis Henry Edwards, Jr., age 65, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008 at the RTA Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Lakeside, Arizona. Mr. Edwards was born on February 23, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Louis Henry and Ida (Poindexter) Edwards, Sr. He served in the United States Army. On September 5, 1965 he married Barbara Ann Hendree,...
Marie Nicoll Hunter
Aug 17, 2008
Marie N. Hunter, born August 28, 1922 in Vernon, Arizona to Don Carlos Nicoll and Ethel Verena Naegle, passed away at her home in Vernon on August 17, 2008. Marie attended school in Mesa, graduating from Mesa High in 1940. She was the third of ten children born to her parents. On July 22, 1941 she married Joseph Thomas Hunter...
Judy Gayle Hickerson
Aug 13, 2008
Judy Gayle Hickerson, of Pinetop, Arizona, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at her home following a sudden illness. She was 62. Judy was born on September 29, 1945 in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Claude and Evelyn (Zeal) Ringer. She worked as a warehouse stocker for sometime before moving to Arizona 4 years ago, with her husband. Judy is...
Mary Tafoya Gallegos
Aug 13, 2008
Mary Tafoya Gallegos, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Holbrook on Wednesday August 13, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1923 in San Fidel, New Meciso to the late Frank M. and Isabelita Vallejos Tafoya. Mary was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother who dearly loved her family and...
Walter John Skeldon
Aug 13, 2008
Walter John Skeldon, age 98, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Forest Lakes, AZ. He was born on July 14, 1910 in Cornville, Illinois to the late Walter John and Agnes Hailstone Skeldon. Walter is survived by his daughter, Nancy Steller; 2 grandchildren, Larry and Lisa Steller and one nephew, John (Debbie) Skeldon. Memorial Services will be held Friday,...
Jessica Marie Josay
Aug 11, 2008
Jessica Marie Josay, also known as Jess and J-Rock, age 18, entered eternal rest August 11, 2008 in Whiteriver, AZ. Jess was born September 28, 1989 in Show Low, AZ to Eugene Josay and Tina Cruz. Jessica was a very intelligent young woman. She excelled in academics and had received many awards in science and reading. She was able to...
Kenneth Francis Cox
Aug 10, 2008
Kenneth Francis Cox, age 82, passed away Sunday - August 10, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on January 27, 1926 to the Late Frank Cox and Mary Blanche Sobiszewski in Chicago, Illinois. On October 6, 1952 Kenneth married Barbara Barry. Kenneth is survived by his children, Mike Cox of Mesa, AZ, Richard Cox and John Cox both of...
Rosie Lee Hollins
Aug 9, 2008
Our sweet and loving mother, Rosie Lee Hollins, died peacefully at her home in Holbrook, Arizona in the early evening hours of Saturday, August 9, 2008, surrounded by many members of her family, whom she so dearly loved. Just the day before, she turned 81 years old. Rosie was born on August 8, 1927 in Louisiana to the late Thomas...
Joseph Henry Garzon
Aug 8, 2008
Joseph Henry Garzon of Pinetop, Arizona died tragically from injuries he sustained as a result of a single car rollover accident in Whiteriver, Arizona. He was 73. Joseph was born in Puerto Rico to the late Jose and Marta Garzon. As a young man he served in The United States Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He...
Mary Kathleen Green
Aug 4, 2008
Mary Kathleen Green died quietly on Monday, August 4, 2008 at her home in Lakeside, Arizona. She was 85. She was born on September 7, 1922 to the late Robert and Ruby (Sanders) Neihoff in Maywood, California. She married Buster Green in 1942 in Miami, Arizona, making their home in the Globe-Miami area. In 1959, they moved to Roosevelt Lake...
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...
