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Navajo Nation, Peterson Zah
Mar 13, 2023

Ex-Navajo president honored in funeral procession, reception

Remembered as an inspirational, humble leader with a passion for education and commitment to his people, former Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah was honored Saturday with a funeral procession that stretched for 100 miles (160 kilometers) from western New Mexico into eastern Arizona.

Oct 17, 2022

Former independent representative dies Saturday at 63

Sylvia Laughter, a former state representative from Kayenta, died Saturday. Laughter served in the state House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005 and is the only independent candidate to serve in the state House or Senate since Arizona was granted statehood in 1912.

Aug 30, 2018

Friends remember the Maverick

The personal loss felt by many was apparent in every tribute delivered at North Phoenix Baptist Church on August 30, but Biden’s eulogy spoke to a grander loss for democracy - the loss of the civility and values that allowed a Democrat like Biden to befriend a Republican like McCain.

May 18, 2015

State service honors Arizona’s first Hispanic governor

Raul Castro was remembered Saturday as a devoted public servant who made history when he became Arizona's only Hispanic governor.

Nov 22, 2013

Arizona lawmakers recall tragedy, legacy of JFK assassination

WASHINGTON – Some were in college, some were barely walking. Some still have memories of the day, while others know only the legacy.

Nov 22, 2013

Funeral services for Miranda planned for Monday

Funeral services for former Arizona legislator Ben Miranda are scheduled for next week in Phoenix.

Sep 27, 2012

Hundreds attend memorial service for Sheriff Dever

Hundreds of law enforcement personnel and members of the general public attended a memorial service in Sierra Vista for longtime Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever.

Sep 26, 2012

Arizona highway to be used for Dever procession

Part of State Route 90 in southeastern Arizona will be used for Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever's funeral procession Wednesday afternoon, and the Department of Transportation says motorists can expect delays.

Jun 2, 2009

Mourners pay respects, share memories of Kerry Martin

As family and friends gathered to mourn the deaths of Kerry and Austin Michael Martin, they heard how everyone, from people close to them to ones to casual acquaintances, was left with an indelible impression that will always stay with them.

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