Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Forrest LeRoy Sauder
Jan 30, 2021
Forrest LeRoy Sauder, Jr. peacefully passed away January 30, 2021, at his daughter's home in Show Low, Arizona. He was 86. LeRoy was born November 23, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona to his parents, the late Eunice Marguerite (Gunn) and Forrest LeRoy Sauder, Sr.
The native Arizonan graduated from Phoenix's North High School where he excelled in the sports of baseball...
Charles Henry Bishop, Jr.
Jan 29, 2021
Charles H. Bishop, Jr. quietly passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 29, 2021, at home with his wife at his bedside. He was 80 years old. Charles was born on January 20, 1941, in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California to his parents, the late Carol Cooke (Scharfenstein) and Charles H. Bishop, Sr.
Charles proudly served...
Richard Antone Heier
Jan 28, 2021
Richard Heier passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 80 years old. He was born on Sunday, January 19, 1941, in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan to his parents, the late Joseph Antone and Ruby Irene (Houk) Heier.
Richard worked 31 years for GM's Chevrolet Truck & Bus in...
Brita Camilla Heward
Jan 28, 2021
Brita Camilla Heward died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at her home in Holbrook, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden and was fluent in both Swedish and English. Camilla also knew Swahili. As a small child, she lived in Sweden and Africa, and spent her teenage years going to boarding school in England. She was the...
Delbert Wallen, Sr.
Jan 27, 2021
Delbert Wallen Sr was born on January 26, 1946 and went on to be with the Lord January 27, 2021. His parents were Marcus and Ellen Wallen of Cibecue.
He had 3 sisters and he was the only son. Delbert was a nice, caring, respectful, and prayerful individual. He worked all his life for his family to provide a stable...
Vonda Kay Larzelere
Jan 26, 2021
Vonda Kay Larzelere, passed on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Tucson university medical center in Tucson, Arizona. Vonda was born October 12, 1964 in Whiteriver Arizona to the late Ronnie and Vera Lupe.
She is preceded in death by her brother Titus Lupe. Vonda was the youngest sister of 6 siblings, she is survived by her sisters, Jackie Lupe, Geraldine...
Candace S. Martinez
Jan 26, 2021
Candace S. Martinez passed on January 26 2021 at the age of 66. She was born in Phoenix AZ on July 2, 1954, and lived in Arizona her whole life.
She was a loving and caring wife and mother. She enjoyed exploring her state, animals of all kinds, baking, canning fruit and making jelly and jams.
She leaves behind her...
Rose Marie Williams
Jan 25, 2021
Rose Marie Williams passed on January 25, 2021 in Snowflake, AZ. Born in Louisiana, she lived in CA for most of her life. She was the 2nd to the youngest of nine children born to Joseph and Caroline Chretien.
Rose Marie graduated from Holy Rosary Institute and achieved a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and later from Sawyer Business...
Kathryn Sue Rieger
Jan 24, 2021
Kathryn Sue Rieger, 90, passed away peacefully in Show Low, Arizona on January 24, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1930 in Missouri and lived there until her mid-twenties, earning a teaching degree along the way. At her first teaching job she met a handsome fellow teacher, Horace Neil Rieger, the love of her life. They married on February...
Sylvia Ferguson
Jan 23, 2021
Sylvia Ferguson passed away January 23, 2021 at the Beehive Assisted Living in Snowflake, Arizona.
She was a resident of Holbrook since 1962. She was a very kind person with a lot to give and a big heart. She had a wonderful sense of humor and anyone who knew her said she was "a hoot".
Sylvia had three children, DeAnne...
Karen Peterson
Jan 23, 2021
Karen Peterson joined two of her children Kathy Jo and Charley as well as her adoring parents George and Margaret, in heaven on January 23, 2021. Karen was born on October 13, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to George and Margaret Rich.
On June 20, 1958 Karen married her eternal companion and love of 63 years, Jack Gordon Peterson....
Sylvia Ferguson
Jan 23, 2021
Sylvia Ferguson passed away January 23, 2021 at the Beehive Assisted Living in Snowflake, Arizona. She was a resident of Holbrook since 1962. She was a very kind person with a lot to give and a big heart. She had a wonderful sense of humor and anyone who knew her said she was "a hoot". Sylvia had three children, DeAnne...
James Nelson Terry
Jan 23, 2021
James Nelson Terry went home to his maker on January 23, 2021. He was born in Decatur, Alabama on May 7, 1943 to James E. Terry and Margaret Buchanon Terry.
Jim was raised mostly in Morgan Hill, California. Later he lived in San Martin, California. He and his wife, Kitty, moved to Snowflake, Arizona on September 10, 2009, where they...
Shane R Hall
Jan 19, 2021
Shane R Hall, passed away on January 19, 2021. He is the son of JoAnn Ranstrom Hall and the late Gene R. Hall, was born on February 14, 1964. He attended his first couple of years of elementary school in Lakeside, and then completed Jr High and High School in the Show Low School District. Shane was well rounded both...
Allen Carel Hansen
Jan 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that Bridget Hill (Mother) and Benson Hill (Stepfather) announce the passing of their son Allen Carel Hansen on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the age of 38 years.
Allen will be lovingly remembered by his companion, Emily and new infant baby girl, Aspen (Daughter). He will also be fondly and lovingly remembered by his...
Mary Morris Law
Jan 16, 2021
It is with profound sadness, that we announce the passing of our matriarch, Mary Anderson Morris Law. She passed peacefully on the morning of January 16, 2021. Our family sends great appreciation for the outpour of love from the many people she’s touched over the years. Mother was very proud to teach three generations of students from 1954-1990 in Taylor,...
Lucy Garcia Anaya
Jan 16, 2021
Lucia Garcia-Anaya, 89, born in Fierro, New Mexico, passed away on the 16th of January 2021 in Concho, Arizona.The Memorial Mass is to be announced with the blessing of Father Joe at a later date. Arrangements are done by Owens Livingston MortuaryLucia (Lucy) Garcia was born in Fierro, New Mexico to Carmel Garcia and Maria Garcia on July 6, 1931....
Gary Nelson Havin
Jan 15, 2021
Gary Havin, 81, died January 15, 2021, with his family by his side, at his home in Pinetop, AZ.
At his request, no service will be held.
Gary was born on March 2, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, to Ralph and Helen Havin.
He attended Pocatello High School, in Pocatello, Idaho, and was president of the class of 1957. ...
Robert Lee James
Jan 14, 2021
On January 14, 2021, Robert Lee James went home to be with the Lord. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He was born May 21, 1949 in lower Greasewood.
Robert attended the Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah. Robert was a man of few words and loved to read his bible. He was a...
Robert Thomas Stephenson
Jan 14, 2021
Robert “Bobby” Thomas Stephenson, 63, of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born August 24, 1957, in Prineville, Oregon, to Thomas and Patricia Stephenson. As a small child his family moved around quite a bit, until finally settling down in Lakeside, Arizona, in 1968. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School in 1976, and later...
