Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Marili Thomas
Dec 24, 2022
Marili Thomas of Snowflake AZ, sweet mother, sister, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Marili was born on May 24,1939 in Manassa, Colorado to Carl and Anna Thomas. She was 83 years old.
Marili was a beloved educator, teaching all grades from kindergarten to college. She was a life-long member of...
Matthew J. Riley
Dec 23, 2022
Matthew J. Riley, 60, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Lakeside, AZ.
A visitation will be held from 9am to 11am Monday, January 2, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fort Apache Chapel, Fort Apache, Arizona. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am Monday at the church. Burial will follow at the Canyon...
Elizabeth "Willy" Butler
Dec 23, 2022
Elizabeth “Willy” Butler, 80, of Holbrook, AZ, went home to the Lord on December 23, 2022.
Born on July 20, 1942 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Harriet Murphy and George Butler. Elizabeth traveled and lived in various states all over the country. Elizabeth moved to Arizona in the 1970’s to pursue her...
Clifford James Montoya
Dec 22, 2022
On December 22, 2022 we unexpectedly lost our beloved Clifford James Montoya a brother, son, uncle and husband. He was born in Keams Canyon, Arizona on July 22, 1978.
He grew up in Whitecone and Holbrook with his mother and siblings. He graduated from Holbrook High School in 1997 and earned a Radiologic Technologist degree at Apollo College in 2006.
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James "Murf" Murphy
Dec 22, 2022
James "Murf" Murphy fell asleep in death on December 22, 2022 in Show Low, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gail Murphy, his two sons Sean Murphy and Lawson Murphy, and their wives Megan and Andrea.
He was born January 22, 1952 to Harry and Mary Murphy of Providence, RI. His parents began studying with Jehovah’s...
Lorraine Reidhead Taylor
Dec 22, 2022
Lorraine Michelle Reidhead Taylor left this world for her Heavenly Home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 7, 1966. She is the fourth child and second daughter of Leland and Loris (DeWitt) Reidhead.
Her family moved often following work. However, they settled in Show Low, Arizona long enough...
Lucy Marie Quintero
Dec 20, 2022
Lucy Marie Quintero, 82, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home.
There will be a one-night wake held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the family home located at 1405 N. Tenijieth Avenue, Whiteriver, Arizona. Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, December 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at the Whiteriver...
Oscar Truax
Dec 19, 2022
Oscar Truax, 75, of Carrizo, AZ, passed away on December 19, 2022, in Show Low, AZ.
There will be a one-night wake held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 29 Velva Drive, Carrizo, Arizona. Funeral services will be held the following day, Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Carrizo Assembly of God Church, Carrizo.
Burial...
Phyllis Mae Marshek White
Dec 19, 2022
Phyllis Mae Marshek White passed away December 19, 2022
Phyllis was born November 4, 1924, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Frank and Adella Marshek. When she was six days old, the family moved to Manitowoc and made their home there. It was the time of the Great Depression. Her father took odd jobs for several years but was eventually hired by...
Rebecca June Black
Dec 19, 2022
Rebecca June Black, age 87, of Taylor, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on December 19, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1935 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.
No services are planned.
Shirley Jean Greer
Dec 13, 2022
Shirley Jean Greer was born on July 15, 1936 in Benton, Missouri to Bill and Alma (Jobe) Turner. They moved to Yuma, Arizona when Shirley was about 9 months old. She graduated from Yuma Union High School. She attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara for a year and then finished her elementary education degree at Arizona State College (NAU). Shirley...
Clarence Henry Montgomery
Dec 13, 2022
Clarence Henry Montgomery of Chambers, Arizona passed away on December 13, 2022 in Chandler, Arizona. He was 65. Clarence was born on March 13, 1957 in Riverside, California to Clarence Curley and Alice Baldwin. His hobbies included: grilling, hiking, roping, ranching, sheep herding, reading, fishing and traveling. He was a veteran of the United States Army and received his honorable...
Vincent W. Gilliland
Dec 12, 2022
Vincent William Gilliland, beloved father, brother and neighbor, was born October 31, 1960, and passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2022, at age 62, in Lakeside, Arizona.
He is survived by his son, Vincent John Gilliland; sisters, Jan Quast (Greg) and Jayne Sauter; & brother James Gilliland.
Vince was meticulous, detailed oriented, an incredible woodworker and jack of all trades....
Carlo Jake Walker
Dec 11, 2022
Carlo Jake Walker, affectionately called “Gregory”, passed away on December 11, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. Carlo was born on April 16, 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Phoenix Medical Center to his father Jacob L. Walker, and his mother, Bernadette Moody Nelson.
Carlo graduated from Alchesay High School in 2004. He later went on to work in road construction for...
Thomas Hardin Robinson
Dec 10, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle Thomas “Tom” Robinson who passed away on December 10, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona. Tom was born on March 27, 1936 in Lafayette, Georgia to the late Clyde H. and Venice G. (Fallis) Robinson. Tom enlisted into the United States Navy and...
Eric Altaha
Dec 10, 2022
Eric Altaha, 36, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on December 10, 2022.
There will be a one-night wake held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the family home located at 7319 N. Cradleboard Avenue, Whiteriver, AZ. Funeral services will be held the following day, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 10:00 AM at the family home in Whiteriver. Burial,...
Margaret Chavez
Dec 9, 2022
Margaret Chavez was born December 18, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. She passed the morning of December 9th at the age of 76.
Margaret was the definition of strength, stubbornness, and tough love. She was humorous and loving. Margaret is survived by her children Tina, Jimmy, Edwin, Lenette and Christian Chavez, alongside her six siblings. Margaret was a beloved grandmother...
Emma LaVerne Thrasher
Dec 9, 2022
Emma LaVerne Thrasher, born December 8, 1927 in Chandler, Oklahoma slipped quietly out of this world on December 9, 2022. All who knew her loved and admired her for her talents and displays of compassion for those in need. She served others through numerous callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during her many years of activity. ...
Kay Anthony Lewis
Dec 7, 2022
On December 7, 2022 the Honorable Judge Kay Anthony Lewis was called home to the Lord in Lakeside, Arizona at the age 86. Judge Lewis was born on April 20, 1936 in Cibecue, Arizona to his parents the late, Robert and Mary (Gilson) Lewis.
He was a veteran of The United States Navy serving active duty during the Korean...
Serena Jean Nachu
Dec 6, 2022
Serena Nachu, 69, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 6, 2022 in Phoenix.
There will be a visitation held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 7am to 11am, at 706 N. Cromwell Road, Cibecue, AZ. Services will begin at 1:00 PM, at the Full Gospel Church, Cibecue, AZ, followed by burial at the Nachu Family Plot in Cibecue,...
