Michael Anthony Plower Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, at the Holbrook First Assembly of God Church, 500 Mission Lane. Interment will follow in the Holbrook Cemetery. He was born Nov. 11, 1965, in Santa Ana, Calif., to William Plower and Rita Nez. Michael was a longtime resident of Holbrook, where he met his wife, Valarie Plower. April 19 would have marked 26 years of marriage. He was a loving father to four children, Ramona Hubbard, Valeen Plower, Michael Plower Jr. and Jewell Plower. He was a hard worker and dedicated over seven years to his job, AIMS. He loved his co-workers whom he considered family. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending his free time with family. He liked the simple things in life like fishing and watching movies. Survivors include wife, Valarie; his three daughters, Ramona Hubbard, Valeen Plower and Jewell Plower; three grandchildren, Lasaine, Alina and Alaya Joe; a sister, Crystal Brown (Btaka); two brothers, Timothy Plower (Maria) and Donnie Pipkins; three aunts, Vera Belinte (Stanley), Julie Nez and Marian Patch; an uncle, David Nez; his mother and father-in-law, Kee and Mary Tsinnie; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Plower Jr.; his mother, Rita Nez; and his maternal grandparents, Bahe and Ellen Nez. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook and Show Low was in charge of the arrangements.
