Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Rita Smithson Jones
Sep 10, 2008
Rita Smithson Jones, 96, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born July 24, 1912 in Dry Lake, Arizona to Dan and Laura (Heward) Smithson. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Woodruff Cemetery, Woodruff, Arizona. A visitation will be held prior to the services at the Owens Livingston Mortuary -...
Edna Pearl VanCleave
Sep 9, 2008
Edna VanCleave, 78, returned home to her Heavenly Father on September 9, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1930 in Douglas, Arizona to Smith and Charlotte Langston. Although she lived in many places, she moved to the White Mountains in 1962 and claimed Snowflake as her home. She was loved by all who...
Donna Lou Pruitt
Sep 9, 2008
Donna Pruitt, age 61, longtime resident of Holbrook, Arizona passed away after a long illness, September 9, 2008 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born Octovber 20, 1946 in Holbrook, Arizona to Lenn and Vonda (Young) McKinney. She is survived by her mother; Vonda; a daughter, Katherine Hamill; brother, Art McKinney; and a half brother, Stephen. Private family services were...
Richard Melvin Young
Sep 7, 2008
Richard Melvin Young, affectionately known as "Animal", of Sun Valley, Arizona died suddenly on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was 57 years old. Richard was born on July 12, 1951 to Melvin Louis and Helen Rosalee Barbara (Tebbe) Groth in Oaks, North Dakota. He moved to Arizona 42 years ago from his native North Dakota and worked as a devoted...
Kenneth James Rios
Sep 7, 2008
Kenneth James Rios, 27 years old, Loving son, father and brother. Kenneth left us way too soon. He was very close to his parents, especially his mom. They weren't just mother and son they were good friends. He loved his music and his video games. Kenneth adored his 3 year old daughter Kadie and his fiancé Danielle as well as...
Joseph Christian Renko
Sep 7, 2008
Joseph Christian Renko, age 62, passed away September 7, 2008 at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care in Lakeside, Arizona. Joseph was born August 17, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph & Betty (Rasmussen) Renko. Joseph loved to fish and was a commercial fisherman in his youth, he enjoyed prospecting for gold. He was also an avid Civil War...
Betty Joyce Schiele
Sep 6, 2008
Betty J. Schiele of White Mountain Lake, AZ., beloved wife, mother,sister-in-law, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2008 at the Bannon Springs Ranch in Vernon, Arizona battling Alzheimer's disease to the very end. She was born on March 26, 1935 to Ed E. and Irene (Teasdale) Weesner in Tyler, Texas. Betty grew up in Tyler, TX,...
Vanessa Lupe
Sep 5, 2008
Our beautiful sister and aunt, Vanessa Lupe died Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Friendship Village Care Center in Tempe, Arizona following complications of a stroke she suffered. She was 62. Vanessa was born on December 5, 1945 in Cibecue, Arizona to the late William Jr. and Alice (Haven) Lupe. She lived her whole life in Cibecue and worked many...
Richard Franklin Fisher, Jr.
Sep 3, 2008
Richard Franklin Fisher, Jr. of Overgaard, Arizona, our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, AZ. He was 59. Richard was born on January 9, 1949 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Richard Franklin Fisher, Sr. and Burtis Evelyn (Hancock) Fisher. Richard was affectionately known as...
Betty Lorraine Winder
Sep 2, 2008
Betty Lorraine Winder, age 73, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in Show Low, AZ. She was born October 22, 1934 in Vernal, Utah, to Glenn Mower Bills and Della Dennison Bills. Betty married her high school sweetheart, Wallace Grant Winder. They have been together for 58 years and married for 56 years. She was a "perfect" wife and mother...
Joy Herbold Harding
Sep 2, 2008
Joy Herbold Harding, age 72, passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. Joy was married to Russ Harding for over 52 years. Joy was mother to Michael Harding (Mary) of Pinetop, and grandmother to Rob and Carrie Harding of Mesa, Arizona. Joy was born December 27, 1935 in Denver, CO, to Robert J. & Flavia (Long) Herbold....
Luke Edward Cassidy
Sep 1, 2008
Luke Edward Cassidy, age 46, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2008. He was born August 16, 1962 to James & Loretts (Salvin) Cassidy. Family services will be held in Peoria, Arizona.
JC Cullins
Sep 1, 2008
JC "Jimmy" Cullins, age 72, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2008 in Show Low, Arizona. He was born September 18, 1935 in Dodge City, Kansas to the late James & Fern (Bobbit) Cullins. Private Services will be held at a later date.
Curtley Ethelbah
Aug 29, 2008
In Loving Memory of our beloved father, brother, son and companion Curtley Ethelbah. Curtley went home to be with our Heavenly Father on August 29th, 2008 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born October 1st, 1981 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Bradley Ethelbah and Aluna Potter. Curtley attended Southwest Indian Bible School in Peoria, AZ, Alchesay High School in Whiteriver and Job...
Roy Kleiser Abel
Aug 28, 2008
Roy Kleiser Abel, of Lakeside, Arizona, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care in Lakeside surrounded by many members of his family. He was 92. Roy was born on November 25, 1915 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late George Horace and Emma Evelyn (Gallaher) Abel. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Signal Corps Officer...
Jimmie Kanuho
Aug 27, 2008
Jimmie Kanuho, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 27 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born September 1, 1949 in Keams Canyon, Arizona to Harvey & Jane (Bain) Kanuho. Jimmie served his country proudly as a Marine, he defended our freedom during the Vietnam Conflict. Through everything, he always had a sense of humor. He will be missed by his family...
Billy Dean Plank
Aug 27, 2008
Billy Dean Plank died suddenly August 27, 2008 at his summer home in Pinetop, Arizona with his wife at his side. He was 79. Billy Dean was born on July 14, 1929 in Fleming, Colorado to the late John Sibley and Goldia (Clawson) Plank. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and spent 4 years in the service. He...
Arthur Garnett Crozier
Aug 25, 2008
Arthur Garnett Crozier died in the early morning hours of August 25, 2008 at his home following a sudden heart illness. He was 58. Arthur was born on August 20, 1950 in McNary, Arizona to Arthur and Harriet Crozier. Arthur attended the McNary Grade School and later the Blue Ridge School District. Following his high school graduation, he attended Arizona...
Donald W. Bretey
Aug 25, 2008
Donald W. Bretey, of Taylor, Arizona, died Monday afternoon, August 25, 2008 at RTA Hospice and Palliative Care in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 63 years old. Donald was born on January 22, 1945 in Casper, Wyoming to the late Donald Bretey and Guelda (Wolfe) Bretey. He received his high school diploma from the Wyoming school system. Donald moved to Arizona...
Monika Marie Gustafson
Aug 25, 2008
Monika Marie Gustafson, age 58, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low. She was born on November 26, 1949 in Lubec, Germany to Karl Ferdinand and Frieda Emma (Hienz) Riewe. Monika had a lot of special friends at Quest in Phoenix. She loved sports and all animals, especially her dogs. Monika...
