Marguerite Howard

Marguerite Howard, of Showlow, AZ passed away on September 15, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born on October 22, 1946, in San Jose CA to Anicito Cardona and Carmen Ramirez, but raised by her beloved grandparents, Carlos and Petra, in Phoenix AZ.

‘Margaret’ spent her life serving others in many capacities and loved being surrounded by children. She loved studying the scriptures and listening to church hymns. She found joy in crocheting, sewing and cooking. She made the best tamales and often sold them by the dozen. She also loved gardening and using her garden to make the best homemade salsa. She loved serving in the Relief Society and especially loved hearing the children of her ward sing.

Margaret is survived by her brother, Pete Cardona; 3 daughters, Jamee Roberts, Cara Howard, and Michelle Ramoz; her daughter-in-law, Becky Boyd; along with 7 grandchildren: James, Meghan, Samantha, Joseph, Brenna, Heath and Aleah; and 12 great grandchildren: Alexxis, Mallory, Antonio, Aiden, Logan, Emery, Piper, Bow, Gabriellah, Kayleen, Nolan, and Benjamin.

Margaret is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Howard; 2 sisters, Sarah and Carmen; 2 daughters, Shaleen Boyd and Shara Herrera; her son Robert Boyd; 3 sons-in-law, Steve, Ricky and Eddie; and her great-grandson Taiven Boyd.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday,  October 22, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the Showlow LDS Stake Center, 1401 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ.