Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ

Rolf Flake

May 4, 2024

Rolf Merlin Flake passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by family. Rolf was born to Bruce Merlin Flake and Irene Stratton Flake in Snowflake, Arizona on September 16, 1931. Except for his service as a missionary in Mexico and a brief stint working on Church owned livestock properties in Georgia and Florida, Rolf spent his...

Gregory Lon PenningJack

May 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Gregory Lon Kane PenningJack, AKA "Lonnie Kane" passed away May 1, 2024 at Summit Healthcare in Show Low, Arizona.  He was born August 18 1963 in Roosevelt, Utah.A 2 night wake will begin at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 13, 2024 at his wife, Marianna Hill PenningJack's residence, 305 Whispering Pine Lane, McNary, Arizona. There will be...

Imogene Brazieal

Apr 28, 2024

96 years young, Imogene Brazieal was born in Eager, Arizona to parents, Arlee & Verdie Maxwell. She attended elementary school in Lakeside and Show Low and high school in Snowflake, before attending Arizona State University. She passed away April 28, 2024.

She married Clair Tenney, and they owned Clair & Gene's Café in Show Low, before buying a cattle...

Kenickie Zospah

Apr 24, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kenickie Matayah Zospah, a cherished member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Born on June 10, 1999, in Show Low, AZ, Keniekie embraced life with passion and joy until her peaceful transition on April 24, 2024, in Show Low, AZ.  Keniekie was known for her warm spirit and caring nature. An...

Maxine Bushman

Apr 24, 2024

Maxine Cox Bushman, 92, left this mortal existence peacefully at her Snowflake, Arizona home the morning of Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from causes incident to age. Her remaining siblings, children, grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren already miss her. Her parents, siblings, husband, children, grandchild and great-grandchildren rejoice with her on the other side.

Maxine was born Monday,...

Brenda Stein

Apr 21, 2024

Brenda Kay Stein, age 81, of Burton, AZ, passed away in Vernon, AZ on April 21, 2024.

Brenda Stein was born in Berkeley, CA, to George and Nancy Alice Sipus on September 16, 1942. She graduated from Snowflake Union High School and began working as a secretary for a law firm in Holbrook. She later moved to California...

Nellie Simms

Apr 19, 2024

Nellie Estella Simms went to her eternal heavenly home April 19, 2024. She was born April 27,1930, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Joseph and Estel Life.On February 22, 1948, Nellie married Gene Simms, the love of her life and high school sweetheart and later moved to Arizona.Nellie was preceded in death by her husband Gene, her parents; and six siblings.A...

Donald Sands

Apr 18, 2024

Donald Sands passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born January 21, 1947, in St. James Minnesota, to Webb and Evelyn Sands.

Don was a high school all conference football player for the St. James Saints. In fact football was the only thing that kept him in school!

During his junior and senior years he dated Dianne Harbitz and together they...

Marlene McLain

Apr 16, 2024

Marlene F. McLain, 86, of Lakeside Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born November 29, 1937 in Lovell Wyoming.

She was married to Richard McLain in Mesa, Arizona on February 14, 1957 and is survived by her husband Richard McLain, children, Ken (Kim) McLain, Starlynn (Terry) Mortensen, Paulene (Patrick) Reilly, Korene (Tom) Robinson, 15...

Charlie Brown

Apr 15, 2024

Fred C "Charlie" Brown passed peacefully at his home in Pinedale, Arizona on April 15, 2024. He was born November 29, 1946, at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, California to his parents, Felix C. 'Bud' Brown and Laverne Merkley Brown.

He attended schools in Holbrook, Arizona, graduating from Holbrook High School in 1964. He was a member of the Roadrunner...

Sharon Talbot

Apr 14, 2024

Sharon Anne Burris Talbot, of Showlow, Arizona, passed away April 14, 2024. She was born February 11, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Burrel and Myrna Burrus.

Sharon enjoyed her childhood in Los Angeles. She moved to Flagstaff Arizona in 2004. She was a Physician's Assistant during her working career. Her hobbies included home decorating, baking, gardening and sewing, but her...

Dean Holladay

Apr 12, 2024

Dean Micheal Holladay passed away April 12, 2024. He was born in St. Johns, Arizona on October 18, 1955, to parents, Molly Ella and Narvel Dean Holladay.

Dean was raised in Show Low and attended Snowflake High School. He joined the Air Force where he became trained as a Jet Mechanic. Those skills blessed his life as he was...

Raymus Albert

Apr 11, 2024

Raymus R. Albert, 87, passed away surrounded by his family on April 11th, 2024,

in Whiteriver, Arizona. He was born on May 21st, 1936, at Cedar Creek Arizona.

Raymus leaves behind his children: Eddie Albert, Dorcas Albert, Leticia Albert, and Sylvia Parker; grandchildren: Torie Cody, Angie Cody, Leisha Albert Tulene, Eli Kindelay, TyTy Holden & AnnMarie Hill; great-grandchildren: Joseph John, Rovonte Lupe,...

Kenzie Clawson

Apr 9, 2024

Kenzie Clawson, Sr., age 77, passed away on April 9, 2024. He was born October 3, 1946 to Deming and Elizabeth Clawson.

Survivors include sons, Kenny Clawson and Kenzie Clawson Jr. (Fawn); grandchildren Sinjin, Raekwon, Isaac, Cameron, Kitana; great-grandchildren, Maverick and Oliver; goddaughter, Shanna Antonio; sisters, Lula James and Jennie Massey; and numerous relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by...

Celia Parkinson

Apr 8, 2024

Celia Parkinson passed away April 8, 2024. She was born January 1, 1931, in Phoenix Arizona to Fern Penrod and Phaon Lewis Mettie.

Celia enjoyed traveling, crocheting, quilting, visiting friends and being with family. She loved yard sales! Also a favorite was ice cream cones with grandkids at the old Blue Ridge Drive-in.

Survived by her children: Deborah...

Barbara May

Apr 6, 2024

Barbara "Bobbi" Gale May left this earth April 6, 2024. Bobbi was born January 18,1949 in Lexington, Tennessee to O.C. & Genola Marr White.

She was an active and devoted member of The Church of Christ. She loved the Lord, had a kind heart and enjoyed helping those in need.

Bobbi was proceeded in death by her parents and her husband Robert...

Barbara Ann Parris

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Ann Parris, born on August 5, 1936, in Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully. She was a gentle soul who cherished history, art, trivia, and gardening, finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. Barbara especially loved watching University of Arizona Basketball games and always cheered passionately for her team.Barbara was previously a devoted member of Madonna Guild at St....

Daniel Zambonini

Mar 31, 2024

Daniel "Zambo" Wayne Zambonini was born July 28, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away in his home March 31, 2024.

Daniel married Desiree Trujillo and raised three children in Heber, AZ. He spent over 25 years working at ADOT. Daniel was a tireless worker that always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips,...

Shirley Babcock

Mar 27, 2024

Shirley Anne Babcock, 94, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Lakeside, AZ.

Shirley is survived by her sons; Keith (Linda) Deskins of Farmington, MI, Matthew (Tamra) O'Neal of Richmond, MI; Grandsons, Mike (Angela) Deskins and Craig (Sindy Smart) Deskins; 3 great grandsons, Roman, Valen and Damon Deskins; her nieces, Patricia Sills, Cathie Smith, Sue Leonard, Cheryl Betka; 3 stepchildren and...

Rena Gipson

Mar 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rena Kay Gipson of Pinetop-Lakeside,

Arizona who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2024, at Summit Healthcare

Regional Medical Center, Show Low Arizona.

Rena, a daughter of the late Frank and Ida May Polaski was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on December 22, 1952. She is survived...