Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Kristen Lynn Fish
Mar 6, 2026
Kristen Lynn (Hayward) Fish, of Lakeside, Arizona, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona, one day after her 60th birthday.
Kristen was born on March 5, 1966, in Laramie, Wyoming, to her parents, James Louis and Marilyn (Clark) Hayward. She grew up with a deep sense of compassion and care for others, qualities that remained at the...
Irma Isabel Pogue
Apr 3, 2026
Irma Isabell Reidhead Pogue, born March 30, 1961, passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 65, after a courageous battle with cancer.Irma was a woman who truly loved life. Known for her generous heart and warm spirit, she left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Whether family, friend, or stranger, Irma made people feel seen, valued,...
Virginia Padilla Nuanez
Mar 31, 2026
Virginia Nuanez was born in Concho, Arizona on June 5, 1937, and passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on March 31, 2026. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who is going to be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 10th, 2026, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in McNary, Arizona from...
Heather Rose Johnson
Mar 28, 2026
Heather Rose Johnson, age 40, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on December 5, 1985, in Whiteriver, Arizona, to Cyrus Johnson and Evelyn Keyes.
Heather grew up rooted in family and community, carrying with her a vibrant spirit that touched everyone she met. She graduated from Sherman Indian High School and later attended Fort...
Beverly Westover Hatch
Mar 26, 2026
Our Mother, Beverly Westover Hatch (born Beverly Ann Westover) came into this world on February 8, 1937, in Winslow, Arizona, the daughter of Victor Westover and Alta Castleberry. Her childhood was spent in Joseph City and Holbrook, Arizona; Woodburn, Oregon; and a short stint in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1955 and soon after married...
Eleanor Dozier Ferry
Mar 24, 2026
Eleanor Dozier Ferry was born on May 14, 1935, in Putnam, Alabama, to John and Lillie Mae Lewis Dozier. She passed away on March 24, 2026, at her home in Livingston, Texas.Eleanor found great joy in playing dominoes, cards, and Scrabble, and was an avid reader of Janet Oakley and the "Little House on the Prairie" series. A long-time member...
Robert Francis Hodge
Mar 24, 2026
Robert Francis Hodge passed away March 24, 2026. He was born in Elk Creek Pa, to James Thomas and DeEtta Louise Kreider, (one of eventually 15 children). Robert was adopted by Watson Harmond and Mary Odessa Hodge, of Niceville, Florida, where he was raised as an only child.He loved hunting, fishing, and hanging around Boggy Bayou. He graduated from Choctawhatchee...
John Oliver Brown
Mar 18, 2026
John Oliver Brown, 83, passed away March 18, 2026 in Show Low, AZ., after battling a rare blood cancer for over two years. John was born May 9, 1942 to parents Henry Lincoln Brown and Lena Mae (Branson) Brown, in Robinson, Illinois. He graduated in 1960 from Robinson High School where he played football.
John grew up learning carpentry skills...
Donald Othor Scott
Mar 15, 2026
Donald O. Scott, 90 (1936-2026)
Don died on March 15, 2026, at his home in Pinetop, Arizona. He lived in Arizona for 74 years, moving to Bagdad with his family when he was 16. He was born in Gorman, Texas, to Othor and Willie Faye (Sanders) Scott. Don and his wife, Carol (Couch), met in Bagdad and married in 1955....
Sandra Porter
Mar 15, 2026
Sandra Lyn Daybell Porter passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2026 in her home in Snowflake Arizona surrounded by many family members. She was 88 years old. Born November 14, 1937 in Mesa, Arizona to Russell and Merle Daybell, Sandra was their 2nd child, and only daughter, having an older brother, Jack and younger brother Ron. Both brothers were very...
Glenna Jean Flake
Mar 15, 2026
About GLENNA JEAN FLAKEGlenna "Jean" Flake passed away early in the morning of March 15, 2026, in Queen Creek, Arizona surrounded by family. Jean was born to Harry Chester Theabold and Lenna Love Theabold in Gallup, New Mexico on July 25, 1935. Jean spent her childhood and school years in Gallup where her parents were in the restaurant business. After...
Wendell Wyatt Plowman
Mar 10, 2026
Wendell Wyatt Plowman, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona.
Wendell was a devoted member of Maranatha Bible Church, where his faith and fellowship were an important part of his life. He was well known in the community for his years of service as a school bus driver with the Show Low School District....
Pete Baca Tafoya
Mar 8, 2026
Pete B. Tafoya, 86, passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1939, in Holbrook, Arizona.Pete is survived by his beloved wife, Katy; his children Michelle (Brian), Pete (Cindy), Danny (Michelle), and Marcos; as well as 32 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Fide Tafoya, and sister, Annie Gabaldon.Pete worked for the...
Joseph James Rzonca
Mar 7, 2026
Joseph James Rzonca
October 31, 1946 - March 7, 2026
Joseph James Rzonca, "Poppy," passed away on March 7, 2026, at age 79.
Joseph is survived and deeply loved and missed by his three daughters, Joeli (Secrest), Amy (Dan Mahoney) and Meagan (Higgins), his seven grandchildren, Micah, Mason, Macarthy, Owen, Blake, Erin and Corie. He is also survived by his brother Victor (Cindy)...
Kelly Cheyenne Penrod
Mar 6, 2026
Kelly Cheyenne Penrod, known to most as Cheyenne, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 30. Born on July 7, 1995, she spent her early years bringing light and laughter to those around her. She had a bright, vibrant personality and a way of making people feel seen and welcomed.
Cheyenne loved music deeply and found joy...
Thomas Riepel
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas Wade Riepel, 34, passed away on March 5, 2026, following a tragic car accident while returning home from a job on the Navajo Reservation. His family and friends are heartbroken by the sudden loss of a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
Tom was born on April 15, 1991, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Elizabeth Claire Molyneux and...
Tara Dawn Mayes-Kinsel
Mar 2, 2026
Tara Mayes Kinsel was born on May 29, 1957 in Kingfisher Oklahoma to Donald Mayes and Wanda Claunch. She passed into her heavenly home on March 2, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Kinsel; mother-in-law, Nancy Kinsel; sister-in-law, Barbara Taflan; brother, Kelly Mayes (Sheri); sister, Karla Ludwig; brother, Bret Mayes (Sandi); brother, Brad Mayes (Jennette); father-in-law, Archie Kinsel;...
Calvin McNeil
Mar 2, 2026
Calvin Layne McNeil passed away on March 2, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona.
Calvin was born on October 22, 1969, in Show Low, Arizona to Rex (Duke) McNeil and Sharon McNeil. He was the fifth of six children and the last boy.
Calvin was raised in Show Low and loved his hometown. He graduated from Show Low High School in 1988. He...
Lorraine Fish
Feb 26, 2026
Carroll Lorraine (Lilly) Fish passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2026 in Show Low, AZ. She was 88 years old.
Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Show Low Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing prior to the service from 9:30 am until 10:45....
Margaret Quay
Feb 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Margaret "Mikie" Quay
Born on June 24, 1960, to the late Francis Quay, Sr. and Freda Kessay-Quay in Whiteriver, Arizona. Margaret was raised in North Side of Whiteriver, Arizona. She participated in the Mormon placement program, but later decided her heart was at home and returned to Whiteriver, where she attended grade school. Margaret graduated from...
