Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ

May 28, 2023

Melvin Ferral Melton, 78, passed away on May 28, 2023, at his home.  He was born February 12, 1945, in Marion, Indiana to Shelby and Estaleene Melton.

Melvin grew up in Indiana where he learned the importance of hard work and dedication and began teaching himself various trades.  He moved to Arizona in 1980, working as a travelling welder all...

May 26, 2023

The family of Rosalie Janet (Cheney) Fischer of Holbrook, Arizona is saddened to announce her passing at the age of 68 years. She was called to heaven on May 26, 2023.

Rosalie was born in Winslow, Arizona in 1955 to Robert and Rachel Cheney. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1973. Rosalie experienced different cultures with her family while...

May 25, 2023

Andrew Boni, 73, of Globe, Arizona, passed away on May 25, 2023. 

Andrew loved spending time outdoors, and valued having quality time with friends and family. He will be truly missed. 

Andrew is survived by his two brothers, Joseph Boni, Jr., and Allen Boni, two sisters, Joann Boni and Doris Moody, along with a host of extended relatives...

May 24, 2023

Patricia A. Mattson, 72, passed away on May 24, 2023 at her home in Show Low, Arizona. She was born on January 20, 1951 in Chicago, Il to Edward and Elizabeth Morrissey

Patricia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lynn Mattson.  Her daughter Kimberly and (Doug) Glenny of Show Low, AZ  daughter Kristina and (Bren) Tau of Tucson,...

May 23, 2023

Danielle was born in Long Beach, California, on August 3, 1969. Her early years were spent in Lakewood, CA, not too far down the street from her Lolo and Lola.

In her teen years, she moved to Louisiana to live with us. She lived there about 5 years and then moved back to California. The next few years brought the...

May 23, 2023

Evansita Rochell Quintero, affectionately called “Shelly”, passed away May 23, 2023, at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

 There will be a one-night wake held in Shelly’s honor on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:00 am, at the family home located at 3901 East Fork Road, Whiteriver, Arizona. Funeral services will be held the following day, Friday, June 2, 2023,...

May 21, 2023

Ricardo Greg Lavender, 41, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away on May 21,2023.

There will be a one-night wake held in Ricardo’s honor on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the family home, located at 202 E. Center Street, in Cibecue.

Funeral services will be held the next day, Friday, June 2, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Cibecue Pentecostal Church.

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May 18, 2023

On the 18th of May Mandi Reidhead completed her journey here on earth and went to be with her Heavenly Father where she will be watching over all of us, until we have that glorious reunion with her. Mandi was born on August 25th, 1981, in Show Low, Arizona. Mandi is survived by her daughter, Gabi Reidhead; parents, Steve and...

May 17, 2023

Alicen Ruth Bluhm was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, on May 17, 2023. Alicen was born in the White Mountains on  February 21, 1989. The loss of our dear mother, daughter and friend has left our lives and hearts quietly broken.

Alicen is survived by her children, Katelyn and Ryland Bluhm; mother and stepfather, Jeanne and...

May 16, 2023

Buena Lorain Pearce Seymore Heppler

January 18,1928 - May 16, 2023

Buena leaves behind a great pioneer legacy of hard work, faith and service. She was born into a large family of 6 sisters and 3 brothers.  She grew up on the family homestead in Linden Arizona. Her father was killed in a work accident at a young age, leaving...

May 14, 2023

Surrounded by family, Sharon Lee “Sheri” Schow Buell passed away peacefully following a brief illness, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Sheri was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Alvin and Leone (Holt) Schow.

As a child, she grew up in Idaho and that is where she developed her love for nature. She attended high school in Twin...

May 13, 2023

Shawn Lee, 29, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on May 13, 2023, at home.

 

Shawn enjoyed the outdoors. Being by the lake and fishing was the main thing he loved. He also enjoyed being outdoors and making wood with his friends. 

He is survived by his wife Bettina Lee; children, Tiana Cleo Lee, Nyshawna Mae Lee and Kyman...

May 11, 2023

May 8, 2023

Barbara Kolene Kershner passed away May 8, 2023.

Barb was born in Great Falls, Montana, on September 14, 1952.  She spent her childhood in Palo Alto, California. She attended Palo Alto High School, where, in her senior year, she was voted Most Valuable Player on the girls’ basketball team. She spent many summer vacations visiting family in Montana and enjoying...

May 6, 2023

Wilma “Jean” Eggert was born on July 11, 1937, in Phoenix, AZ, to Howard Ramey and Margaret Koenig. In 1956, she met her match, Harry Eggert, and married him on March 23rd. Jean and Harry shared almost 50 adventure-filled years of marriage. They traveled throughout the state of Arizona following Harry’s jobs and embracing opportunities to learn new hobbies and...

May 4, 2023

Eugene Wesley “Wess” Henning was born in house #2 in McNary, Arizona November 19, 1944, and passed away May 4, 2023, in Lakeside, Arizona.

His decedents include, parents, Eugene “Gene” Wesley Henning and Ernie Amina “Ermina” Henning, sister, Rosalie Henning and nephew, Lonnie Hansen.

Wess (with 2 S’s) as he preferred to be called, was raised in the White Mountains...

May 3, 2023

May 2, 2023

Leroy Colelay was born on June 5, 1981, to his loving mother and father, Roy and Flossie Colelay in Phoenix, Arizona. On May 2, 2023, he joined his mother, father, sister, Arlene Dillon, as well as his wife, Diana Colelay in Heaven.

Leroy was raised in the North Fork community, a true Apache scout. He enjoyed outdoor activities and getting...