Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Ted Blake
Dec 19, 2007
Ted Blake died quietly at his home, in Holbrook, Arizona following a courageous battle with prostate cancer on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. He was 98. Ted was born on April 23, 1909 in Myrtis, Louisiana to the late Nelson and Martha (Shepherd) Blake. He received his early education in Louisiana, where he completed the 7th grade. Throughout his long life,...
Frances Roma Portillo DeMare
Dec 19, 2007
Frances Roma Portillo DeMare was born in Silver City, N.M., on November 30, 1929 and passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007 in Flagstaff, Arizona at the age of 78. She attended elementary & secondary schools in Silver City and earned a higher education degree at N.M. Western. Frances met and married William DeMare in 1948, while both were in college,...
William Ellis
Dec 16, 2007
William "Bill" Ellis, age 73 passed away December 16, 2007 at his home in Taylor. He was born May 17, 1934 to John M. and Mildred M. Ellis. Bill served in the Army during the Korean war. He enjoyed woodworking and was an accomplished woodworker. Bill is survived by his wife, Faye C. Ellis of Taylor; 2 daughters, Tot (Steve)...
John Elias Bedway
Dec 15, 2007
John Elias Bedway, age 71, completed his journey in life on Saturday, December 15, 2007. He was born on November 21, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio. John worked for 36 years with the Salt River Project as a Heavy Equipment Operator. In 1979 he moved to Concho and retired as the Coal Yard Forman for The Coronado Generating Station in St....
Donald Henry Bruneau
Dec 13, 2007
Donald Henry Bruneau, age 67, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Lakeside, Arizona. Donald was born July 28, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa. He is survived by 1 son, Lance Bruneau; 2 sisters, Betty McGuire and Mary Bruneau; as well as 1 brother, Douglas Bruneau. Private services will be held.
Marie Remala
Dec 11, 2007
Marie Remala, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on December 11, 2007. She was born May 24, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marie loved to make Rosaries and loved to sing in the church choir. She was a member of the VFW Post 76 for about 7 years. Marie was a member of Our Lady's Rosary Makers and was...
Edna Ethel Wetmore Foster
Dec 8, 2007
Edna Wetmore Foster died Saturday, December 8, 2007 in Snowflake from natural causes. She was 89. Edna was born on March 19, 1918, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Walter Logan and Ruth Louise (Young) Wetmore. She was a wife to William, a mother to Don, a grandmother to Ed. One of the first women to enlist in the Marine...
Janet L. Gundy
Dec 7, 2007
On the evening of December 7, 2007, Janet Gundy left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father. During her earthly life, Janet, like her husband was a builder. She fashioned a supportive home for her children and crafted careers in teaching, real estate and the antique business. Janet developed a life filled with family, friends, church and adventure....
Charles William Staats, Sr.
Dec 4, 2007
Charles William Staats, Sr., died Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low following a sudden illness. He was 78. Charles was born on September 25, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Herbert Charles and Louise (Pickle) Staats. At the age of 12, Charles moved with his family to Casa Grande, Arizona and...
Lucille Delores Aranda
Dec 3, 2007
Lucille Delores Aranda, age 62, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at her home in Holbrook. She is survived by her children, Stephanie Williams, Sherry Guiterez, John Fischer and Rudy Fischer; her mother, Mary Duran; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Joey Duran and Frank Acuna; 1 sister, Veronica Duran. She was preceded in death by her father...
Tony K. John
Dec 1, 2007
Tony K. John, age 82, passed away December 1, 2007 in Payson, Arizona. Tony is survived by daughters, Halouise Tyler, Annie Bahe, Laura , Macia and Rena John; sons, Alvin, Gilbert and Elvis John; Sister, Elouise Cambridge; 58 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the Jeddito Cemetery.
Pauline Olivia Hayes
Dec 1, 2007
After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Pauline O. Hayes went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2007. She was born Oct. 16, 1930 to Burl and Evie Blair and was the 4th of 11 children. Pauline and her husband Joe lived most of their married life in the Morenci and Clifton area. While living there, Pauline, Joe...
Duane Brent Perkins
Nov 27, 2007
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 29,2007 at Owens Mortuary Chapel in Snowflake. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Clay Springs Cemetery.
Kenneth Matthew Patten
Nov 23, 2007
Kenneth Matthew Patten, age 35 of Whiteriver passed away November 23, 2007. He was born on May 26, 1972 in Whiteriver to Provencio and Cecilia Patten. Mr. Patten was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He was always smiling and outgoing. He loved his 5 children, Kenneth Matthew Patten, Jr., Kameron Ken Patten, Matthew Earl Ethelbah, Shanyce Rose Patten and Khalia...
Jean Frances Sulky
Nov 23, 2007
Jean F. Sulky, 72, of Show Low passed away November 23, 2007 in Show Low. Mrs. Sulky, a homemaker was born on February 23, 1935 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She grew up and attended school in Seattle before moving to San Francisco when she was ten. She graduated from Daly High School in Daly City, CA in 1953. Following school...
Mary Louise Heinz
Nov 23, 2007
Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, December 1, 2007 at The Paradise Memorial Gardens 9300 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale.
James Myko Cram
Nov 20, 2007
James Myko Cram, 55, of Lakeside passed away November 20, 2007 at his home after a year long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on September 20, 1952 in Clinton, Iowa. James was raised by his loving parents, Richard & Delores Cram. When he was twelve years old his family moved to Belvidere, Illinois. After graduating from Belvidere High...
Phillip James Leppert
Nov 17, 2007
Phillip James Leppert, age 75, passed away Saturday November 17, 2007 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Phillip was born August 24, 1932 to the late Lawrence & Alma (Mappes) Leppert, in Tucson, Arizona. He served in the US Army and he loved to fish. Phillip is survived by his wife, Betty Leppert; 3 children, Phillip Leppert, Jr., Timothy Leppert, and Beth Leppert;...
James Larry Crull
Nov 16, 2007
James (Jim) Larry Crull passed away November 16, 2007 after an active and full life. He was born on April 19, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Jim served in the Korean War from 1949 to 1952 in the United States Marine Corp as a Sergeant and was honorably discharged. He then moved to California and ran...
Margaret Pavelin
Nov 12, 2007
Margaret "Dolly" Pavelin, age 94, passed away November 12, 2007, in Pinetop, Arizona. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Owens Mortuary Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street, Show Low, Arizona.
