Leo Maynard Zufelt of Holbrook, born Feb. 19, 1932, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Snowflake.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Leo and Maggie Zufelt; four siblings; son, Lowell; daughter, Shanna; son, Quinn; foster son, Ray Gonzalez; and grandson, Dustin.
He is survived by his wife Ann of 27 years. His six children from his first wife are sons: Kimm (Jeannie) Zufelt and their children, Lacey, Tyson, Zachary, Payden; Thane (Toni) Zufelt and their children, Krystal, Dustin, Kayleigh, Zane, Shane, Quinn; Trent Zufelt and daughter, Carly. Daughters: Machelle and her daughter, Bridgette; Cindy Zufelt; Beatrice Zufelt and her children, Justin, Cori, Cody, Shanna. He has 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has served as bishop and many other callings throughout his life. He served in the U.S Navy for almost four years including the Korean War. He was very talented and artistic. He excelled at creating things with his hands. He enjoyed hunting, rock collecting, leather work, being a horseman, creating and teaching silversmithing. He had a desire to journal and do his family’s history. He loved his family and enjoyed having reunions and getting visits or calls from them. He especially enjoyed all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services will be held with a viewing at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at the LDS Stake Center in Holbrook. A military salute following the service. The burial will be July 2, at the Cemetery in Red Mesa, Colo.
