Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Reva Ponder
Jun 17, 2008
Reva Ponder, 88 years of age, passed away Tuesday, June 17th at the Carriage House in Snowflake, Arizona. She was born December 22, 1919 to John Lorenzo Willis and Sarah Mills Willis, the fourth of six children. She grew up in Show Low and graduated from Snowflake Union High School. Most of her adult life was spent in Holbrook, Arizona,...
Ida Tessay Lupe
Jun 15, 2008
Our loving mother and grandmother, Ida Tessay Lupe, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Copper Mountain Inn Care Center in Globe, Arizona surrounded by those whom she loved the most, her family. She was 79. Ida was born on April 3, 1929 in Cibecue, Arizona to the late Raymond and Ethel (Dazen) Tessay. Ida married Mowell Lupe, Sr. and,...
Frances Castillo
Jun 14, 2008
Frances "Pancha" Castillo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on June 14, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Frances was born on January 1, 1928 in San Fidel, New Mexico. As one of eight children Frances grew up in Quemado, New Mexico before moving to...
Harold Max Mortimore
Jun 14, 2008
Harold Max Mortimore died just after midnight on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care in Lakeside following complications of a stroke. He was 69. Harold, affectionately known as "Mort" by his many friends and family, was born on November 9, 1938 in Hamburg, Iowa to the late Cecil Evan and Pearl Rose (Ward) Mortimore. He moved...
Laura Lee Brady
Jun 11, 2008
Laura Lee Brady, age 39, passed away June 11, 2008 at her home in Lakeside, Arizona. Laura was born November 11, 1968 in Missoula, Montana to Larry and Ruth (Schwarz) Smith. She moved from Montana to Arizona in December of 1968. She worked for many years as a heart monitor tech. at different hospitals around the state. Laura married Patrick...
Senator Jake Flake
Jun 8, 2008
Sen. Jake Flake, age 72, passed away Sunday June 8, 2008, in Show Low, AZ from injuries he sustained when he was thrown from a horse on May 24, 2008. He was born Franklin Lars Flake to Virgil Maeser and Gerda (Hendrickson) Flake on August 4, 1935, in Snowflake, AZ. His dad gave him the nickname of "Jake" when he...
Mary Call Cruz
Jun 5, 2008
Mary Cruz, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 5, 2008 in Whiteriver, AZ. She was born February 27, 1920 in East Fork, AZ to the late Oscar & Bessie (Forrest) Call. Mary not only touched the lives of her family but all those around her. She always had a smile and a laugh that...
Charles Ernest Wright
Jun 3, 2008
Charles Ernest Wright, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2008 in Snowflake, Arizona. Born August 28, 1921 in Santa Ana, California to George Ernest Wright and Ida Mary Poh. He married Jeanette Margaret Hannah on June 20, 1947. Charles was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities; including as...
Ward Patrick Shaw
Jun 1, 2008
Ward P. Shaw, age 40, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 in White Mountain Lakes. He was born September 13, 1967 in DeKalb, Illinois to Daniel Shaw and the late Donna Sparrow. Ward is survived by a daughter Nevaeh Shaw of Clay Springs, AZ; parents; Dan (Marianne) Shaw of White Mountain Lakes; 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 step-sister. No...
Harriett Jane Fouty
Jun 1, 2008
Harriett Jane Fouty, age 90, previously from Phoenix, AZ passed away June 1, 2008 at her home in Overgaard, AZ. She was born February 12, 1918 in Brazil, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana State University and Arizona State University. Harriett taught typing and shorthand at both the high school and college levels. Jane is survived by her daughter, Judy Norris...
LaVerne Brinkerhoff Pinto
Jun 1, 2008
LaVerne Brinkerhoff Pinto passed on to our Lord on June 1, 2008, in a residence Care Home in San Antonio, Texas. She was born April 10, 1918 in Woodruff, Arizona, the second child of Levi and Rhoda Brinkerhoff. On June 2, 1936 she married William A. Pinto and they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary before his passing in 2002. LaVerne,...
Morjorie G. Lupher
May 31, 2008
Morjorie Lupher, 92, a Pioneer of Woodruff, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Snowflake, of age-related complications. Morjorie, the daughter of Elmer & Lois Gardner was born March 30, 1916 in Woodruff, and lived the majority of her life there. She had four siblings: Ethel, Arthur, Melvin and Ollie all who have preceded her in death. We can imagine...
Irene Yellowhair Catron
May 27, 2008
Irene Yellowhair Catron, age 96, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Winslow, Arizona. Born October 22, 1911 in Jeddito, Arizona. Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Jeddito Cemetery, Jeddito, Arizona.
Carissa Gwen Hall
May 26, 2008
Our little Doll, Carissa Gwen Hall, born July 8, 2005 passed away unexpectedly May 26, 2008. Her short life was lived everyday to the fullest. Carissa loved to learn, she was always doing her "Homework", and would love to sing songs. Carissa loved to be around family especially her two older sisters. She was their little shadow and was so...
Robert Theodore Onischuk
May 25, 2008
Dr. Robert Theodore Onischuk, D.O., age 66, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Show Low, Arizona. Born June 11, 1941 in Lester, Pennsylvania to Samuel & Lottie Onischuk. He enjoyed his friends at the R.V. Park and at Discovery Center. Robert is survived by 5 children; Debbie, David, Holly, Robbie & Corey. Private services are being handled thru Owens...
John Murray Nutter
May 24, 2008
John Murray Nutter of Phoenix, Arizona, died suddenly on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at his summer home in Pinetop, Arizona. He was 83 years old. John was born on July 21, 1924 in Liberty, Missouri to the late Frank & Grethel (Enlow) Nutter and they moved to Arizona while he was still a young boy. After serving in the U.S....
Dorothea Pardo
May 24, 2008
H. Dorothea Pardo died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Bannon Springs Ranch in Vernon, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was 73 years old. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Dorothea entered into this promise and now spends eternity...
Cletus Eddy
May 21, 2008
Cletus "Mac" Eddy , 83, of Lakeside, Arizona, passed away on May 21, 2008 at Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ. Mac was born to Elbert & Ester Eddy on October 13, 1924 in Liberty Center, Ohio. He grew up there and was a veteran of World War II in the Army Aircorp. When he returned from the...
Patricia Erwin
May 21, 2008
Patricia "Paddy" Anne Erwin, age 52, passed away May 21, 2008, in Taylor, AZ. She was born January 10, 1956 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to William and Mary (Moffatt) Galbraith. Paddy was very creative and was a multi-tasking person. She was always reaching out to everyone and put everyone else first. The biggest joys of her life were her family...
Verna Lorraine Wharton
May 20, 2008
Verna Lorraine (Clem) Wharton, age 89, passed away peacefully May 20, 2008 in Snowflake, AZ. Verna was born April 27, 1919 in Tahoka, TX to the late James and Clara (McAden) Clem. She attended the San Pedro High School in San Pedro, CA where she was in the Honor Society and earned the American Legion Essay Award. Following High School...
