All Obituaries

Bernard Henry unexpectedly entered eternal rest on September 17, 2023, in Whiteriver, Arizona. Bernard lived in Whiteriver all his life. Bernard went to Sherman Indian High School where he graduated.  He married his best friend Rosita henry on February 4th, 1998, in Whiteriver. He worked for ABS plumbing and the Tribal Maintenance and Utility Department for many years. He will be missed deeply by all. Bernard is survived by his wife, six sons and his two daughters. He is preceded...

Anona Brewer Perkins, 72, of Clay Springs, Arizona, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 4, 1951 in Snowflake, Arizona to Gerald Petersen Brewer and Flossie Lewis Brewer. She was the youngest of 15 children. She spent part of her childhood in Pinedale, Arizona until the family moved to Colbran, Colorado to run a ranch. They moved back to Pinedale in time for her to attend and graduate high school at Snowflake. She married...

In loving memory of our father, David Wayne Kenton who passed away on September 14, 2023.  He was the devoted husband of the late Julie Kenton and loving father of Janel, Lillian, Sarah, Camera, Nona and Lia. A devoted grandfather to Samuel and Addison Kenton. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. One of the kindest, selfless, and most humble souls on this planet, our father was a gentle, giving man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his family had everything they needed. He...

Russell Andrew Cormier, 55, sadly left us on September 8, 2023.  He was born July 30, 1968, in Okinawa, Japan.  He is survived by his wife, Christina, and her five children; parents; three brothers, and multiple family members. Russ had a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Arizona.  He was currently employed at the Dialysis Center in Show Low, Arizona. Funeral Services will be at the White Mountain United Methodist Church in Show Low on Saturday,...

John Robert Hagelstein entered into rest on September 1, 2023. He was born December 17, 1957, in Los Angeles, California to Jim and Betty Hagelstein. He was the fire chief in Snowflake and worked at Arizona Fireworks.  John is survived by his father, Jim; his sons, Kevin (Kristin) Hagelstein, Erick (Michelle) Hagelstein, and Erik Hagelstein; and daughter, Abigail Hagelstein; sister, Kara; and six grandchildren, Eli, Elle, Alicia, Jenna, Madison, and Rosalina. He is preceded in death...

Loren Edwards, Jr. “Point” went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was born on October 16, 1992, Laveen, Arizona to Jonell Garland and The Late Loren Edwards, Sr.  Loren is survived by his mother, Jonell Garland, three brothers, Steve Duryea, Sr., Freddie Dazen, Jr., and Quintino Riley; one daughter; aunts, Latashya Garland-Bead, Carol Hosay and Cherlynn Platt, and many cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in...

Sharon Kay Ivins entered eternal rest on August 26, 2023, in Cibecue, Arizona surrounded by loved ones after a long battle of illness. Sharon was born November 16, 1964, to her parents the late Cecil and Myrtle W. Ivins Sr. She grew up in Cibecue and later moved to Fremont, California with her foster parents. Sharons hobbies were reading and cooking. She worked for the Cibecue School District for 20 plus years as a T.A. and office manager. She also was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus...

Sally Rose Pilcher went to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on August 25th, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Sally was born in Canyon Day, Arizona on January 9th, 1943, to her parents, Calvin Dazen Sr., and Daisy Potter. Sally was married to Floyd Pilcher since October 8th, 1994. She was a faithful member to the Grace of God Church on East Fork, Arizona. Sally will be missed dearly. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Pilcher; daughter, Roberta Tortice; son, Bobby Quintero Jr.; 8...

Loraine Daniele Benally entered eternal rest on August 5th, 2023, at her home. She unexpectedly left her loved ones after a long battle with illness. She was born on March 26th, 1986, to her parents Arthur Joseph Riley and Natalie R. Larzelere. Loraine lived in Whiteriver and attended East Fork Lutheran School then went on to Whiteriver Unified School District. She graduated from Alsenay High and was co- valedictorian of her class in 2004. She went on to attend college at U of A on a full...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurence "Eugene" Webb, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Eugene was born on October 13, 1940 in Snowflake, Arizona to loving parents, Maurice Eugene Webb and Luella Ballard Webb.  He passed away surrounded by family at his home in Snowflake on July 31st, 2023. His early childhood was spent in Vernon, then when he was 12 his family moved to Snowflake where he attended school, graduating from...