A celebration of life for Steve Getzwiller of Sonoita will be held 1 to 3pm, Saturday Jan. 20 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 3142 S. Hwy. 83, Sonoita.
Getzwiller, 74, who passed away August 23, 2023, is remembered for his contributions to Navajo weaving, particularly the development of weavers and promotion of the art form.
The fourth in a generation of southeastern Arizona ranch families, Getzwiller was the son of Marion and Kathryn “Kay” Getzwiller of Benson, AZ. He is survived by wife Gail Getzwiller, daughter Jamie Hellems (James), son Sean Getzwiller (Aspyn) and grandchildren Oliver, Dorian, Holden and Carter. Also, sister Darby and brother Joe.
