Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Abel Martinez
Mar 22, 2023
Abel Martinez, 69, passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 22, 2023.
There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 6:00pm-8:00pm, at Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel, Show Low, Arizona. A rosary will be held during the visitation, starting at 7:00pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held...
Sandra Lee Worden
Mar 22, 2023
Sandra Lee Worden passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023. She was 82 years young. She was born in Denison, Texas to Vernon Hargrove and Mary Lou Golden Hargrove.
She was a loving and caring wife, and mother of five children. She adored her seven grandchildren. She was an avid crafter and quilter. Her cooking skills were legendary.
Sandra...
Gene Merrill Willis
Mar 22, 2023
Gene Merrill Willis was born on January 29, 1942, in McNary, Arizona and died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Jamul, California on March 22, 2023. Gene descended from a long line of early northern Arizona pioneers, and the spirit of the Old West lived in his veins his whole life. His parents, Dora and Merrill Roundy Willis, believed...
Gregory Denton Green
Mar 21, 2023
Our beloved Gregory Denton Green, 51 of Joseph City, Arizona, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Show Low Arizona. He was born September 13, 1971 in Oceanside California to Roland Green and Charlene (White) Green.
He was an eagle scout. He spent two years in Idaho serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Francisco Licano
Mar 20, 2023
Francisco “Frank” Licano passed away on March 20th, at his home in Lakeside, AZ surrounded by his loved ones. He was 89 years young.
Frank was born in Jerome, AZ to Francisco Licano and Rita Quijada Licano. Frank was one of three children.
He spent his early years in Jerome, Ray, Sonora, and Miami, AZ. He learned the value of...
Charlie Kelley
Mar 20, 2023
Charlie Kelley of Vernon, Arizona peacefully passed away at his home on March 20, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1968 in Waco, Texas.
Charlie was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved being a grandpa to his grandkids and also enjoyed his pet bird. His job allowed him the opportunity to travel to many different...
Eunice Ethelbah Cosay
Mar 19, 2023
Eunice Cosay, 67, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on March 19, 2023.
There will be a one-night wake held on Thursday March 30, 2023 at 10:00am, at the family home located at 57 N. 2nd Street, Whiteriver, Arizona. Funeral services will be the next day, Friday, March 31, 2023, at 1:00pm, at Rose of Sharon Church in Whiteriver, Arizona.
Burial...
Triston Al Cody
Mar 18, 2023
Triston Al Cody, “Fred,” 22, died March 18, 2023, in Diamond Creek, AZ.
A one night wake was held Thursday March 23, 2023, at his maternal grandparents’ residence in Diamond Creek, AZ. Church services were held Friday March 24, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Fort Apache Branch. Burial followed at Chieftan Cemetary,...
Loran "Kipp" Peterson
Mar 14, 2023
Loran “Kipp” Peterson, 65, of Snowflake, Arizona passed away peacefully in his home, on March 14th, 2023. Kipp was born to Loran Dale Peterson, and Vera Emogene Morris on January 24th, 1958, in Mesa, Arizona.
After graduating from Snowflake High School, he dedicated two years of his life serving the people of Fresno, California as a missionary for The Church...
Kahhyam Chad Baha-Alchesay
Mar 13, 2023
Kahhyam Chad Baha-Alchesay, of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on March 13, 2023 in Whiteriver. He was 29. Kahhyam was born on September 12, 1993 in Whiteriver to his parents, Larson Williams and Lyne Tulene.
His hobbies included: skateboarding, playing football, steer riding, cooking, wrestling, taekwondo, being outdoors, fishing and sharpening his carpentry skills.
A very humble and kind...
Sharon Jo Carmichael
Mar 13, 2023
Sharon Jo Carmichael (Sims). Born July 18, 1942. Died March 13, 2023. Wife to Larry J Carmichael for 63 years. Mother to Wes Carmichael, Robert Carmichael, and Daphne Adams. Grandmother to Brenda Taylor (James), Robert Carmichael II, Larry J. Carmichael, Jerry Carmichael (Janelle), Dallas Adams (Alie), Justin Adams (Vanessa) and Charles Jacob Carmichael. Great-Grandmother to Steven Taylor, Jamie Taylor, Jason...
Savannah Leeann Jones
Mar 10, 2023
Our Beloved MoeMoe
Savannah Leeann Jones 23 passed away at her home in Show Low AZ March 10th, 2023.
Savannah was born in Modesto, CA to Daniel R Jones and Veda I Sullivan. Savannah moved to Show Low AZ 3 years ago to start her life journey with her life partner and her Career with Haven Health as a CNA...
Ray Edmond Shaw
Mar 9, 2023
Ray Edmond Shaw passed away March 9, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born March 12, 1931 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Lyle Edmond Shaw and Ruby Viola Mack Shaw.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and was stationed in Germany.
Survivors include his brother, Glenn Shaw; sister, Ruth Arndt; and several nieces and nephews.
He has joined in...
Velas Quade
Mar 8, 2023
Velas Quade of East Fork, Arizona passed away on March 8, 2023 at his home in East Fork. He was 74. Velas was born on July 30, 1948 in Miami, Arizona to his parents, Wallace and Nina (Slick) Quade. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1971-1974 before receiving his honorable discharge. Velas was a...
Lois Ruth Speelman
Mar 5, 2023
Lois Ruth Speelman passed away on March 5, 2023 at her home in Show Low, AZ. She was born on April 24, 1947 in Berwyn, Illinois to William and Anna (Van Oosbree) Stoub.
Lois grew up in Berwyn and graduated from Southwest Christian School in 1964. Lois married Ronald Speelman in 1965. They were happily married for 57 years. Lois...
Lenora Fall Gordon
Mar 5, 2023
In loving memory of Lenora Fall Gordon
Born August 29, 1945 and left this earthly dwelling place to her heavenly home on March 5, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.
Viewing for Lenora will be at the East Fork Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 8 am to 10 am. Funeral Service to follow. Interment will be at...
Victoria Alista Edwards
Mar 2, 2023
Victoria Alista Edwards, 40, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on March 2, 2023.
There will be a one-night wake held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the family home located at 805 W. Oz Court, in Whiteriver, Arizona. Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, March 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at North Fork Miracle Church...
Lonnie Joe Lopez
Feb 26, 2023
Lonnie Joe Lopez, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years old. He was born May 14, 1963 in Ontario, Oregon to Consuelo "Connie" Olvera Lopez and Pedro "Pete" Lopez.
Lonnie married the love of his life, Ronda Bateman, on November 7,...
Zavion Castillo Navarro
Feb 22, 2023
Zavion Castillo Navarro, of Show Low, Arizona, passed away on February 22, 2023 in Show Low, AZ. He was born on May 30, 2000 at Navapache Regional Medical Center in Show Low, AZ to proud parents, Jeremiah Navarro and Annika Navarro.
Zavion was raised in Lakeside, AZ, attending and graduating from Blue Ridge School systems.
Zavion loved the outdoors, sunsets,...
Antone Larry Cruz
Feb 21, 2023
Antone Cruz entered eternal rest on March 21, 2023, in Lakeside, Arizona. Antone Cruz was born March 21, 2023, to the late Eva Lupe and Nelson Lupe Sr. Antone spent many of his earlier adult years rodeoing and made a living as a logger in the great outdoors of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. He also enjoyed playing his guitar,...
