Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Carl Lukkes
Mar 2, 2025
Carl Theodore Lukkes entered into rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 89 years 10 months and 5 days, at his home in Snowflake, Arizona surrounded by some of his large, loving family. Carl lived a long and active life but was slowed by health challenges in the last few years. Throughout his life Carl's sense of...
Eleanor Quintero
Mar 1, 2025
Eleanor Quintero age 59 was born on May 8, 1965 and went back to be with the Lord on March 1, 2025. She was born in Whiteriver, Arizona to parents Leroy Quintero, Sr. and Genevieve Chinche.
Eleanor is survived by her mother, Genevieve Chinche; son, Shakeen Declay; former companion, McDaniel Declay; brothers, Roylee (Arlene) Quintero, Gib (Marlinda) Altaha &...
Wilfred Canada
Feb 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilfred Eugene Canada aka "Big Wil", a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 62. Wilfred was born on August 1, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, and spent his life embodying the spirit of kindness and love...
Lois Wilson
Feb 20, 2025
Lois Jeanette Wilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister was born on December 1, 1926 and passed away on February 20, 2025. She was one of 16 children and helped care for her other siblings.
Lois worked in the war effort of World War II. She assisted her husband, Ferguson A. Wilson as he was a pastor...
Kerry Ballard
Feb 20, 2025
Kerry Leslie Ballard, 76, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 20, 2025.
Kerry was born on August 27, 1948, in Snowflake Arizona. He graduated from Snowflake high school, class of 1966, and served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the Rochester New York mission. He attended...
Steven Carey
Feb 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steve Carey, 72, on February 19, 2025, in Lakeside, Arizona. Born March 4, 1953, in New Hampshire to Donald and Hazel (Woodard) Carey.
He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Vesey.
He is survived by his brother, Don, of Tucson.
Steve spent decades in the woods, living simply and...
Katharine Deitering
Feb 17, 2025
Katharine Ellen Deitering, 74, of Show Low, Arizona, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born on June 30, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, to Don and Mary Rich, whose love and guidance helped shape the incredible woman she became.
Katharine dedicated her career to uplifting others, working at the University of Arizona to support international and Indigenous students...
Donna Osborne
Feb 17, 2025
Following a short illness, Donna Ree Osborne passed away peacefully with her daughter and grandson by her side, on February 17th, 2025.
Donna was born on April 15, 1944, to Dan and Melvina Fish Cummings. After their divorce, Heavenly Father blessed Melvina and Donna's lives by bringing Lloyd Wilkins into it. They married and he adopted Donna a...
Thomas Kegler
Feb 16, 2025
Thomas Neal Kegler Jr., 41, born on November 26, 1983 in Mesa, Arizona to Thomas Kegler and Linda (Denman) Sandoval, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Thomas was well known for his love of walking and was highly recognized in Holbrook by the crazy swing of his arms! He loved meeting new people, not much of a talker but...
Kenneth Peshlakai
Feb 14, 2025
Kenneth Peshlakai, age 87, passed away on February 14, 2025.
Kenneth was born January 18, 1938 in Fort Defiance, AZ to John Peshlakai and Elizabeth Manuelto . After graduation he served his country in the US Navy and was Honorably Discharged on August 17, 1960. After serving in the military, Kenneth married Delores Helen Cordero, and together they had 2 children.
Kenneth...
Angelina Reid
Feb 10, 2025
Angelina Reid passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 43, in Pinetop, Arizona.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Angelina's life. A public viewing will be held at Cedar Creek Assembly of God on February 28, 2025, beginning at 8:00 AM. The funeral service will take place at the same location at 11:00 AM...
Larry Cromwell
Feb 10, 2025
Larry Wayne Cromwell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished member of the White Mountain community, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on July 17, 1947, in Phoenix, Arizona, Larry lived a life full of adventure, love for the outdoors, and a deep connection to his family.
From an...
Helen James
Feb 9, 2025
Helen Laura James, 84, passed away February 9, 2025. She was born July 2, 1940 at Ft. Wingatte, New Mexico to Hoska Cronemeyer and Florence Hickson.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Living Waters Baptist Church in Sanders, Arizona. A viewing will be held one-hour prior.
Burial will follow at...
Correnne Magee
Feb 9, 2025
Correnne McCray Magee, 91, passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by her family, on the early morning of February 9, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed participating in church callings.
Correnne was born on August 31, 1933 in St....
Elliot Armstrong
Feb 6, 2025
Elliot Jay Armstrong, born on September 1, 1990, in Phoenix, AZ, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Cibecue, AZ.
Elliot was a dedicated father to Alexis and Nehemiah. He is survived by his father, Julius Armstrong Jr., and mother, Andrea Beatty.
A Home wake will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 20th. Family and friends will gather for a funeral...
James Adair
Feb 6, 2025
James Richard Adair, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Snowflake, Arizona, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 5, 1951, in Springerville, Arizona, to Marjorie Ashenden Adair and Joseph Byron Adair.
Jim had three grown half-sisters and three grown half-brothers on his father's side when he was born. On his mother's side, he had...
Alexander Bencomo
Feb 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alexander Ray Bencomo on February 4, 2025, in Overgaard, Arizona. Born on December 6, 2005, in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Alex was a bright spirit with a large, blended family full of love and warmth, He was the beloved son of Allan Bencomo and Jessi Crawford and cherished stepson of...
Mildred Beecroft
Feb 4, 2025
Mildred May Beecroft, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
She loved her family and having them around her. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She always welcomed everyone to her home and could stretch any meal to include any amount of people that might come. No one left her home hungry. She had...
Ralph Cluff
Feb 2, 2025
The beloved Ralph J. Cluff left this earthly home on Feb. 2nd, 2025 to enter into heavens gates to be with his sweetheart, Alice Jayne Cluff. Ralph started his journey here on earth on April 22, 1934 in Colonia Juarez Mexico.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jayne Cluff, and son, Scott Franklin Cluff.
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Robert Standiford
Jan 31, 2025
Robert Carl Standiford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at home with family. He was born in Snowflake Arizona to Buster and Juanita Standiford on November 22, 1948.
Robert was known throughout the community for being hard-working, compassionate, and strong-willed. He had a brother,Kelly Staniford and a cousin, Margret Hansen Wisner. They...
