Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
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...
Albert Lee Rayford, Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Albert Lee Rayford Junior, a resident of Showlow, Arizona, peacefully departed this life on February 17, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 56. Born on March 23, 1969, in McNary, Arizona, Junior was the cherished sixth child in a large family of ten siblings, each contributing to the lively household environment that marked his childhood.
On June 22,...
Katherine Jane Grant
Feb 15, 2026
Katherine Grant, age 84, entered into eternal rest on February 15th 2026. Katherine was born on September 26th, 1941. She attended school until the 8th grade at McNary School. Katherine was well known for her ability to transform nothing into something, as well as her "Apache I love yous" and her sense of humor. Katherine enjoyed reading her bible, going...
Bert Henry Willis
Feb 9, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bert Henry Willis on February 9, 2026.
He was born on September 25, 1944 to Merrill Roundy and Veletta Theodora (Dora Tilton) Willis.He is survived by his lifetime love of 57 yrs, Frances (Niccum); 5 children, Tony (Kari), Cory (Terri), Kevin, Chrystie Penrod (Kevin), Jeff (Allison), 16 grandchildren, and 13-great grandchildren, and...
Shirley Anne Loftfield
Feb 9, 2026
Shirley Anne Loftfield, 78, born August 19, 1948, in Kendallville Indiana, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026, at her home in Show Low Arizona. She is survived by 6 children, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing to be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Owens-Livingston Mortuary, 320 N. 9th St., Show Low, Arizona, 5:00-7:00 P.M., on...
Milton Arnold Coleman
Feb 7, 2026
Milton Arnold "Mel" Coleman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished artist, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona. He was born on June 17, 1941 in Endicott, New York, to William and Lucille F. (Robertson) Coleman. Mel was a lifelong artist whose creative spirit guided him through a remarkable 20-year career in the Motion Picture...
AB Holden
Feb 3, 2026
Avalon "AB" Holden, 68, of Hondah, Arizona, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Summit Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. She was born on May 15, 1957, in Whiteriver, Arizona. Avalon spent time living in Phoenix and Hondah and made Hondah her home for more than 20 years, where she remained closely connected to her community.
Avalon was known...
Harold Merle Elson
Feb 2, 2026
Harold Merle Elson (91) died February 2, 2026. He was born September 11, 1934 in Peoria Arizona to Jim and Nola Elson. He was the youngest of their 8 children. He graduated from Tolleson Union High School in 1953 after which he joined the US Army. The army sent him to signal school to become an equipment repairman. After leaving...
Warren Richard Wieboldt
Jan 31, 2026
Warren Wieboldt passed away January 31, 2026 under the graceful care of hospice in Eager Arizona. He was born in New York City to Raymond and Margaret Wieboldt. Warren obtained an electrical engineering degree in 1969 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He went to work for General Electric on the NASA Apollo projects following graduation. He continued to work in the...
Charla Kirsten Dazen
Jan 30, 2026
With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of an extraordinary woman, Charla Kirsten Dazen, a woman of profound quiet strength, a healer by trade and by temperament, and a daughter of the White Mountain Apache community who understood that to serve others is the highest calling we can answer.
Charla’s journey to the nursing profession was not a path of least...
Kathryn Loretta Earl
Jan 27, 2026
Kathryn Earl, aged 86 years, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeside Arizona on Tuesday January 27th, 2026. She was born September 9th, 1939, in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania, daughter of Maria Pastue and Henry Yerger.Kathryn worked hard as a mother, aunt, and as an amazing grandmother to many wonderful grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at...
Emery White
Jan 25, 2026
Emery White, was born on September 4, 1982, in Whiteriver, Arizona. He entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2026, in Lakeside, Arizona.
He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and love to all who knew him. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his family and community.
He...
Evelyn Ruth Massaro
Jan 25, 2026
Evelyn Ruth Massaro, age 91, of Pinetop, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in her home. She was born in Bronx, NY on May 23, 1934.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, John; a daughter and son-in-law, Mariangela (Scott) Klein; and a grandson, Andrew Klein.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date with arrangements under...
James Vernon Irby
Jan 24, 2026
James V. Irby, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2026, in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born on August 11, 1961, and resided in Gilbert, Arizona, where he built a life centered on family, friends, faith, and service to others.James was a man of strong, devoted family values and Christian faith, which guided his life and shaped his character....
Kenneth Wade Reidhead
Jan 23, 2026
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend Kenneth "Ken, Kenny" Wade Reidhead, peacefully and comfortably returned home to Heavenly Father and his loving late wife, Julia Gay (Bonar) Reidhead, on January 23, 2026. He departed from his earthly home, surrounded by family, in Overgaard, Arizona.
Kenneth Wade Reidhead was born October 12, 1959 to Clara Belle (Petersen) Reidhead and...
Albert "Al" James Cottam
Jan 18, 2026
Albert “Al” James Cottam, age 79, of Lakeside, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Summit Healthcare. He was born on June 22, 1946, in Santa Barbara, CA to Albert Jerome and Eleanor Lucille Cottam.
We celebrate Al—a man whose character, faith, and devotion to family shaped all of us by his example. We come...
Duane Hensley
Jan 16, 2026
Duane Hensley
May 12, 1946 – Jan 16, 2026
We are grieved to share the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, C. Duane Hensley. Duane passed away peacefully in his home in Taylor, Arizona, the morning of January 16, 2026, at the age of 79 years old.
Duane was born in Upland, California May 12, 1946, to Charles Buck and...
