Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Ruth Elaine Scheerer
Aug 20, 2017
Ruth Elaine Scheerer, of Show Low, Arizona passed away at her home on August 20, 2017. She was 56. Ruth was born to the late Robert and Norma (Conner) Buell in Waukegan, Illinois on July 16, 1961. Ruth attended the University of Phoenix and graduated with her Associates Degree in Nursing in 1994. She loved being an OB Nurse and...
Barry Leroy Reichley, Sr.
Aug 18, 2017
Barry Leroy Reichley, Sr., known by all as "Pat", died late Friday morning, August 18, 2017, at his home in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona. Pat was born on a Monday, January 7, 1946, in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania to his parents, the late Thomas LeRoy and Kathryn Irene (Reddick) Reichley. As a kid, Grandma gave him the nickname of "Pat,...
Joseph Anthony Yeomans
Aug 17, 2017
Joseph Anthony Yeomans died just after noon on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at his home in Show Low, Arizona following a lengthy illness. He was 83 years old. Joseph was born on a Thursday, December 14, 1933, in Ossining, Westchester County, New York to his parents, the late Carl William and Rose (Gioio) Yeomans. As a young boy, his father...
Robert Charles "Bob" Miller
Aug 14, 2017
Robert Charles Miller of Pinetop, Arizona passed away, in the comfort of his home, on August 14, 2017. Known as Bob to his friends and family, he was born on October 18, 1937 at St. Savior's Hospital in Portage, WI. His loving parents were Robert Carl Miller and Henrietta Frieda (Wedderkop) Miller.Bob was a father, grandfather, brother, husband, a dear...
Dr. Dolores J. McWhinnie
Aug 13, 2017
Dr. Dolores J. McWhinnie died on August 13, 2017 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Andre' Rousseau. She was the youngest of 6 children; 5 have preceded her in death: 1) Ruth Pierce, 2) Vivina Ortner 3) David McWhinnie, Jr., 4) Dr. Mary Alice McWhinnie of Antarctic fame, (1st woman to "winter-over", Marine...
James Winifred Alexander
Aug 12, 2017
James (Jim) Winifred Alexander was born June 23, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on August 12, 2017 in Show Low, Arizona. This is my obituary. I had a sister named Joyce that was 7 years older than me, and a brother named Rodger that was 3 years younger than me. I didn’t know my sister very well. My...
Elvis Altaha, Sr.
Aug 11, 2017
Elvis Altaha, Sr. of Canyon Day, Arizona passed away on August 11, 2017 in Whiteriver, Arizona. He was 59. Elvis was born on October 27, 1957 in Whiteriver to Frank and Serena (Cosay) Altaha. Elvis was a veteran of the United States Army and was proud of his service to his country. An avid outdoorsman he loved to hunt and...
Paul Ernest Ellsworth
Aug 11, 2017
Paul Ernest Ellsworth, age 97, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home in Woodruff, Arizona. He was born December 28, 1919 in Thatcher, Arizona to Ernest Ellsworth and Julia Virginia Curtis Ellsworth. Paul was a past member of the Navajo County Sherriff's Posse serving as Captain several times. He was an active member of the Church of...
Robert E. Garrett
Aug 8, 2017
Robert “Bob” E. Garrett passed away on August 8, 2017. He was born October 26, 1945 to Ernest and Mary Garrett, in San Bernadino, California, where he was raised and went to school and college. Bob worked around until he discovered his passion for Millwrighting which took him to many states in the U.S. and overseas. Bob married the love...
Sharon Kay Penny
Aug 7, 2017
Don't ask me to remember.Don't try to make me understand.Let me rest and know you're with me;Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.I'm confused beyond your concept.I'm sad and sick and lost.All I know is that I need youTo be with me at all cost.Don't lose your patience with me.Don't scold or curse or cry.I can't help the way I'm...
Michael Locke Nelson
Aug 7, 2017
Michael Locke Nelson died at the dawning of a new day on Monday, August 7, 2017 at home in the little community of Linden, just outside of Show Low, Arizona. He was 84 years old. Michael was born on a Monday, July 31, 1933 in Espanola, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico to his parents, the late Julius Jethel and Josie...
Aaron Presley Altaha
Aug 6, 2017
Aaron Presley Altaha of Canyon Day, Arizona passed away on August 6, 2017 following an accident in Whiteriver, Arizona. He was 29. Aaron was born on August 5, 1988 in Whiteriver to Elvis and Marian (Quintero) Altaha. An avid outdoorsman, Aaron loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed family gatherings and being around his nieces and nephews. He had many...
Delphina Ann Tenorio
Aug 5, 2017
Delphina Ann Tenorio (“Peanuts”), went Home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on January 5, 1964, in Ganado, AZ, to June & Murray Leslie SR. Dephina is survived by her children Tiara Dahkoshay, Delray Sheen, Devin Sheen and Chasity Sheen; her mother June Leslie, brothers Murray Leslie JR and Roger Leslie;...
Eva Lupe
Aug 5, 2017
Eva Lupe, of East Fork, Az., 85, went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2017, surrounded by her family at Show Low Summit Healthcare. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Whiteriver, Az. to the late Russell and Amy Cruz. Eva was the pillar of strength for her family. She was loved and adored by many...
Robert John 'Bob" Gates
Aug 4, 2017
Robert John "Bob" Gates took a final ride into the sunset on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona following a brief illness. He was 77 years old. Bob was born on a Sunday, September 3, 1939 in Edgewood, Iowa to his parents, the late John William and Sybil (Griffith) Gates.As a very young boy,...
Darleen Davis
Aug 4, 2017
Darleen Davis died Friday, August 4, 2017 of natural causes at her home in the little community of White Mountain Lake just outside of Show Low, Arizona. She was 81 years old. Darleen was born on a Wednesday, September 25, 1935 in Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota to her parents, the late Reuben Edward and Maybell May (Walther) Schmidt.Darleen was...
Samantha Lynn Farnsworth
Aug 3, 2017
Samantha Lynn Farnsworth was born Dec 9, 1941, two days after the attack of Pearl Harbor, in Mesa, Arizona, with the given name of Gwendalyn Webb, and her siblings referred to her as “Sis”. She, later, legally changed her name to Samantha Lynn Webb. Samantha passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 3, 2017 after a battle with Alzheimer’s...
Bobbie Dale Voss
Jul 30, 2017
Bobbie Dale Voss of St. Johns, Arizona passed away on July 30, 2017 at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 64. Bob was born on April 14, 1953 in Casa Grande, Arizona to the late Robert and Mattie (Weatherly) Voss. Bob was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and especially enjoyed Harleys. He loved to ride...
Clarence Lee Cooper
Jul 30, 2017
Every time Clarence Cooper traveled he took the back roads, always looking to see what lay over the next hill, seeking new adventure and searching for something different.As a final trip he departed early Sunday morning, the 30th of July 2017 as he left this life to see what awaited in the next. He was 78.Clarence was born July 17th,...
Wesley Walker
Jul 30, 2017
Wesley Walker 57, entered eternal rest July 30, 2017 in Globe, Arizona. He was born January 30, 1960 in Whiteriver, Arizona to his Mother Cora B. Walker. His family included brothers; Ivan Walker, Edwin Walker, Edmund Walker, Darwin Walker, Emery Walker and his sisters; Roselita Walker, Leta Henry & Margaret Deane. Wesley enjoyed many things from watching his kids and...
