Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Twila Hall
Nov 7, 2023
Twila Goodman Hall Pearce,69, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of November 7 with her husband, Jeff Pearce, by her side. She had fought a battle against cancer for years. She was born March 5, 1954 in St. Johns to Alvin Ezra Goodman and Bertha Rothlisberger Goodman.
She was raised in Show Low and graduated from Snowflake...
Florine Mills
Nov 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, Florine 'June' Mills, 98 of Payson, went to be with Jesus. June was a spiritual rock to her family and friends. She was generous with her encouragement, hugs, desserts, and advice.
June was born in Orleans, Nebraska on December 17,1924 to Ellery Pearson and Eulalia Hurlburt.
She was married for 47 years to the...
Hilda Ann Lochansky-Smith
Nov 5, 2023
Hilda Ann Lochansky-Smith passed away on November 5th, 2023 at the age of 77. Hilda was born on June 29th, 1946 in the Bronx, New York to Harold and Frances Lochansky.
Hilda attended Saddle Brook High School and went on to further her education at William Paterson University. Hilda was an educator, and she furthered her career and the...
Helen Jones
Nov 2, 2023
Helen Millie (Nelson) Jones went home peacefully early Thursday morning, the 2nd of
November, 2023. She was 94.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 0'clock on the 18th of November at the
Holbrook Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a
visitation one hour prior.
The concluding service will follow at the Woodruff...
William Grant Solomon
Nov 1, 2023
William (Bill) Grant Solomon, 81, of Shumway, Arizona passed away peacefully, with his wife and children by his side, on November 1, 2023.
William was born August 4th, 1942, in Snowflake, Arizona to Elbert Drew and Gertrude Solomon. He was the fourth of six children. He grew up on the Solomon Ranch and graduated from Snowflake High School in 1960....
Vernon Bentley
Oct 30, 2023
Vernon Oren Bentley, 95, passed away on October 30, 2023, with his family at his side.
Vernon, a Senior Systems Analyst, retired from Sperry Corporation, having received various awards from Sperry Corporation and Unisys. He was a private pilot, having graduated from the Federal Aviation Agency. He truly enjoyed flying.
He arrived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1972, and...
Matthew Mark Burnette
Oct 30, 2023
Matthew Mark Burnette, 56, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on October 30, 2023, at his home in Whiteriver. There will be a one-night wake held in Matthew’s honor on Monday, November 6, 2023, 10 am, at the family home located at 202 W. Sycamore Street, Whiteriver, AZ. Funeral services will be held the following day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 10...
Joel Gonzalez Aguilar
Oct 28, 2023
In loving memory of Joel Gonzalez-Aguilar
Joel Gonzalez-Aguilar was born in Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, Mexico on May 18, 1957, to parents, Martin Aguilar and Natividad Gonzalez. Joel, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 28, 2023, while in the arms of his beloved wife.
At the tender age of fourteen, Joel departed from his home in Mexico...
Bruce Carroll
Oct 24, 2023
Bruce Alan Carroll
September 9, 1950 - October 24, 2023
Proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph E, Carroll and Paula B Carroll, Mother-in-law, Bettie Jo Butler, Father-in-law, Oliver J Butler Jr (Betty Marie).
Survived by Wife, Cherry Lee Carroll Show Low Az, and Son Bruce Alan Carroll Jr (JR) Thailand; brothers, Joe Carroll TX, Robert Carroll (Beth) CO., Tom...
Rita Julander Webb
Oct 24, 2023
Rita Julander Webb, 73, of Snowflake AZ passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, October 24, 2023.
Rita was born January 23, 1950, in Richfield, Utah to Grant and Eva Julander. Rita was the youngest of four children. She grew up in Monroe, Utah and graduated from South Sevier High School in 1967 and then attended Brigham Young...
Victoria Hammar
Oct 22, 2023
Victoria Lynn Hammar,17, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Tucson. Services will be held in Victoria's honor on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ, with a visitation from 1pm to 2pm, and funeral services starting at 2pm. Burial will immediately follow funeral services...
Asher Cameron Myers
Oct 19, 2023
Asher Cameron Myers returned to his heavenly home October 19, 2023, at the age of 6. Born to Nicole and Cameron Myers on March 3, 2017. Asher was proof angels walk the earth. He was a sweet and content baby - his parents even called him their “angel baby”.
Asher was, without a doubt, the most loving child this...
Danny Jay Beecroft
Oct 19, 2023
Danny Jay Beecroft, 35, of Eagar, Arizona passed away on October 19, 2023.
Services honoring Danny will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Heber Chapel, 1858 Hwy 260, Heber, AZ, with a visitation from 10am to 11am, and funeral services at 11am. Burial will immediately follow funeral services at Heber...
Lester Nichols
Oct 18, 2023
Lester Nichols, 77, of Show Low, Arizona, passed away on October 18, 2023. He was born July 15, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He is survived by his twin brother, Les Nichols.
Lester spent 3 years in the Air Force as a jet aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed doing his Intarsia woodworking and giving it to family and friends.
Kyle Roszak
Oct 17, 2023
Kyle Roszak passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023, in Show Low, AZ. Kyle was born July 28, 1970, to Jan Barber and Don Roszak (Ginny) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Always the drumming musician and jokester of all the children, Kyle will be missed by his brothers and sisters: Kelly (Susan), Mike (Jen), Sarah (Ryan), Jon (Suzanne), Chrissa (Kevin).
Kyle moved...
Donald Robert Bowker II
Oct 16, 2023
Donald Robert Bowker II passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home in Snowflake, Arizona. He was born May 13, 1963 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, to Donald Robert Bowker Sr. and Marie Anne (Tomasello) Bowker.
Donald was enjoying his recent retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Christine; children, Deborah, Donald, Zachary, Emmalee, Elayna, Evalynn, Edword, and Ethan; grandchildren,...
Ashley Burke
Oct 15, 2023
Ashley Burke, 33, of Show Low brought sunshine into this world when she was born on August 29, 1990. Her flame faded peacefully October 15, 2023, with her mother at her bedside. She is further survived by her father, two sisters, five nephews, a niece, and her daughter, Jennifer Burke.
Ashley was a caring friend and family member whose...
Steven K. Benashley
Oct 12, 2023
Steven K. Banashley, the son of the late Wayne Banashley and Patricia Banashley, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 12, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1988 and made Canyon Day his home.
He will be brought home on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 am, to his residence in Canyon Day, for a one-night...
Ruth Lavonne Barth
Oct 11, 2023
"Ruth Lavonne Barth, born on January 10th, 1945, gained her angel wings on October 11th, 2023. She meets her parents Hilding and Erma Johnson in heaven, as well as her sisters Betty and Connie, and her brother Ed.She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Gary; her son Jamey; her 3 grand children and their partners, Jamileigh, Dustin, and Jordan;...
James E. Jones
Oct 11, 2023
In Loving Memory of James E. Jones
James E. Jones, age 79, passed away at his home, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Concho, Arizona. Jim was born on June 23, 1944 in Corbin, Kentucky to Joe Hubert Jones and Hazel Gertrude (Friar) Jones. Jim was second of nine children and often helped the family by hunting, fishing and raising...
