Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Matthew Burnette, Jr.
Jul 1, 2023
Matthew Burnette, Jr., 39, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on July 1, 2023.
There will be a one-night wake held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00 am, at the family home, located at 6309 N. 1st Avenue, Whiteriver, Arizona.
Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, July 14, 2023, 2:00 pm, at the family home.
Burial will...
Barbara Jean Ham
Jun 30, 2023
Barbara Jean Ham passed away on June 30, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born September 27, 1934, in Superior, Arizona to Floyd Merrill and Etta McKelvey Merrill. Barbara was the youngest of four, who all pre-deceased her; Floyd Merrill 1928-1928, Geraldine Merrill 1929-2006, and William Merrill 1931-2006. She resided for the last two years in Solterra Memory...
Brad Baker
Jun 29, 2023
Brad Baker was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 30, 1944, to Weldon and Virginia Baker. He died peacefully on June 29, 2023. Pinetop was always his true home, and his love for the community cannot be understated. Brad was an influential member of the business community in the White Mountains. He owned and operated Baker’s Office City for over...
Ronald Paul Wasson
Jun 28, 2023
Ronald Paul Wasson passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023. He was born in McNary on December 17, 1946, to Paul and Ruthe Wasson.
Ron was the first of 3 boys. He lived in Snowflake throughout his childhood and graduated from Snowflake High School. He then attended Northern Arizona University, where he graduated with a master’s in education. He moved...
William Richard "Dick" Baird, Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
William Richard (Dick) Baird, Jr., 88, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Alabaster, Alabama, where he resided and was lovingly cared for by his daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Lynn Ray, following the passing of his wife, Darla, in July 2022.
Dick, as he was known to his family and friends, was born August 30, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona to...
Richard Flynn Udall
Jun 24, 2023
Richard Flynn Udall was born April 8th, 1970, to parents Flynn and Katy Udall. The second of six children, he spent his youth in Taylor, Az where he and his siblings had a carefree childhood and enjoyed the freedom of spending most of their time outside where he developed a lifelong love of nature and animals. As he grew, his...
Frederick Earl Stahl
Jun 24, 2023
Frederick Earl Stahl, 78, passed away on June 24, 2023 in Show Low, Arizona.
Fred was born on October 3, 1944 to Elias and Helen (Casner) Stahl in Danville, Illinois.
On June 8th, 1969 he married the love of his life Virginia (Ginny) Vaughan.
Fred graduated high school in Hoopeston, IL and then went on to earn both his...
Gary Leon White
Jun 21, 2023
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Gary Leon White passed peacefully at home on June 21, 2023. Having survived a major heart attack in 1999 and subsequent heart surgeries, we felt fortunate to have these last “extra” 24 years with him. He gracefully navigated the unexpected diagnosis of and battle with cancer the last month of his life.
Gary was a...
Irene "Rene" Mariner Austin
Jun 20, 2023
Irene “Rene” Mariner Austin, 76, passed away on June 20, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Jefferson, Maine from Alzheimer’s complications. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she passed.
Rene was born on January 20, 1947 to John and Irene (Owens) Mariner in Florence, South Carolina. In 1974, she met the love of her life, Charles “Chuck”...
Henry Uzarowicz
Jun 20, 2023
God has accepted a “gentle” man of only 58 yrs. old into Heaven. Henry Uzarowicz passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, at Haven Health in Show Low, AZ. He was born in Miami, Florida on September 14, 1964. Henry was the son of Polish parents, Walter, and Dana Uzarowicz, who passed away in 1997 and 1994, respectfully. Henry is...
Mary Ellen Bushman
Jun 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Our Mother
Beloved wife and mother Mary Ellen Bushman, 83, passed away on June 20th, 2023 at Legacy House in South Jordan, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born on July 16, 1939, in Poplar, Montana to Howard Farnsworth and Lucille Bigelow Farnsworth.
As a young child, Mary Ellen grew up in Orem, Utah. She...
Kayla "Precious" Miller
Jun 18, 2023
Kayla Miller, 29, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away on June 18, 2023, in Cibecue, Arizona.
Kayla was a wonderful person, with a bright, warm smile that will be missed by all those who encountered her, especially her students, who she served nutritious meals to diligently each day.
Kayla leaves behind to cherish her precious memory, her companion, Fillmore...
Adam Aday
Jun 18, 2023
Adam Aday was born on June 7,1962 in Whiteriver, Arizona and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on June 18,2023.
Survivors include his companion, Elmira Alchesay; daughters, Nevalynn Aday Burnette and Adolinda Aday; sons, Adomartino Aday, Leandro Alchesay; sister, Bernice Aday; brother, Fred Aday Jr., and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Services for Adam will be held at Seven Mile Miracle...
Virginia Rose Platt
Jun 17, 2023
Virginia Rose Platt, 64, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2023, at home.
A one-night wake in her honor will be observed on Monday, 6-26-23, 10 am, at the family home located at 1171 W. Bengay Circle, Whiteriver, AZ, with funeral services following Tuesday, 6-27-23, 1 pm, at New Harvest Church in East Fork, AZ. Burial will...
Danny Joe Josay
Jun 14, 2023
Danny Joe Josay, 86, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away June 14, 2023, in Chandler, AZ.
There will be a one-night wake held in Danny’s honor on Thursday, June 29, 2023, 10 am, at the family home located at #2 W. Cypress Street, Whiteriver, Arizona. Funeral services will be held the following day, Friday, June 30, 2023, 10 am, at the...
Dell Marlene Skousen
Jun 14, 2023
Our sweet Mama, Dell Marlene Skousen passed peacefully in her son’s home on June 14th, 2023, with her daughter and daughter-in-law by her side. Marlene was born in Holbrook, Arizona on December 29th, 1937, to Dell Wayne and Marjorie (Ellsworth) McLaws. She was the first born of Dell and Marjorie’s 3 children.
Marlene remained an Arizona native and spent...
Abigail Albert
Jun 14, 2023
Abigail Albert was born on January 9,1978 in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away in Tucson, Arizona on June 14,2023.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Albert; sister, Debbie Gushoney; nephew, Tyrell Gushoney; grandmother, Virginia Riley; and many in-laws, extended family, coworkers, and friends.
Services for Abigail will be held at Whiteriver Assembly of God Church on Monday, June 26,2023. Viewing will...
Monty Ivins
Jun 12, 2023
Monty Ivins, 50, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Show Low, Arizona.
There will be a one-night wake held in Monty’s honor on Thursday, 6-22-23, 12pm, at the family home located at 402 W. Powerline Road, Cibecue, Arizona. Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, 6-23-23, 1pm, at The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Wayne Gordon Jessop
Jun 11, 2023
Wayne Gordon Jessop, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 11, 2023 at his home in Linden, Arizona, surrounded by family.
Wayne was born August 12, 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. When he was 17 years old, he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. After moving to North Hollywood, California with his parents, his strong...
