Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Gloria Guenther
Aug 15, 2025
Gloria Lee Guenther left this earth on August 15, 2025, called home by her Heavenly Father. Gloria was 97 years old and was born on December 30, 1927 in Thayer Illinois, the third youngest of 12 siblings. Her parents were Moses and Laura O'Brien.
Gloria completed her early education in Thayer and graduated high school in Virden, a few miles away....
James Edward Hardin, III
Aug 10, 2025
James Edward Hardin III (Jim, Jimmy), 78 of Concho, AZ, peacefully left his earthly home Sunday, August 10th at 8:24 P.M. Born April 12, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas to James Edward Hardin Jr. and Geneva Mae Hardin.
James attended school in Casa Grande, AZ where he was raised. He joined the Army in 1965, where he served with the 101st...
Eric Breed
Aug 10, 2025
On August 10th 2025 around 2:30 P.M. Eric Breed Sr. had peacefully passed into heavens gates and rightfully so. He was 65 years old but 21 at heart, he loved life and treated everyday like it was his birthday and he'd like to reiterate that every chance he got.
Eric Sr. loved to play the guitar and could sing...
Donna Brannon
Aug 9, 2025
Donna LaNette Brannon
Donna was born on February 8, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona to Mel and Jean Rhoton. She passed away on August 9, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona at the age of 67.
She spent her childhood in Chandler, Arizona. She met and married Rowdy Brannon on May 27, 1983 on the Brannon Farm in Mineral City, Ohio. They made their...
Lawrence Coss
Aug 8, 2025
Dr. Lawrence David Coss, 72, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home in Snowflake, Arizona. His unending work ethic and genuine compassion, along with his distinct moustache made him one of the most revered members of his community.
Lawrence was born on April 25, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Carlton and Elinor Coss.
He attended medical school...
Dorothy Jiron
Aug 7, 2025
Dorothy Olcott Jiron was born on October 10, 1936 to Alger John & Pauline Dee (Baker) Olcott in Atlas, Michigan. She passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona.
Dorothy lived most of her life in Michigan. She moved to Arizona in 1970, living in Show Low for the past 28 years. Everyone who...
Thomas Altaha
Aug 7, 2025
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of our God, the holy place...
Evelyn Gerwitz
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn Rose Gerwitz was born on August 30, 1936 in Gallup, New Mexico to her parents Ruby Irene McDonald and Thomas Richard Layden. After a childhood split between New Mexico, Arizona and the Pacific Northwest, Evelyn, met and married her best friend and love, Joseph Victor "Sonny" Gerwitz. Very soon after, they spent time living in France together as Victor...
Robert Nowak
Jul 28, 2025
Robert James Nowak of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona passed away on July 28th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by all of those who knew him and loved him.
Bob was born on November 14, 1951 in Oakland, California to Robert Diehl and Bettye (Phipps Kastner) Nowak. He attended Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, TX where he was an "above exceptional" athlete....
Clyde Holyoak
Jul 26, 2025
Arlee "Clyde" Holyoak, 65, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 in San Tan Valley, Arizona. He was born on August 11, 1959, and raised in Clay Springs, Arizona, where he grew up alongside his siblings Marcia Eisley, Ada Fowler, Joe Holyoak, and Judy Holyoak.
Clyde was a loving father, proud cowboy, and dedicated heavy equipment operator. He was known for...
Tom Henson
Jul 25, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Michael Henson age 63 - Born December 29, 1961, in Holbrook, AZ to Jesse "Pete" Rayford Henson and Barbara Jean (Casey) Henson as the 6th of nine children. Tom joined the family, that passed before him on July 25, 2025, in Holbrook, AZ.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Roslyn Michelle (Rogers) Henson; father, Jesse (Pete) R....
Caryl Rzonca
Jul 23, 2025
Caryl Elizabeth Rzonca (Antosh), "Camie", passed away on July 23, 2025, at age 77, after a short illness and a life filled with family, friends, and immeasurable love and laughter.
Camie is survived, and deeply loved and missed by her husband of 57 years, Joseph "Poppy", their three daughters, Joeli Secrest, Amy (Daniel) Mahoney and Meagan Higgins, and her seven...
Dr. Trent Adams
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. C. Trent Adams, sat down one last time and slipped away from his earthly life peacefully and suddenly in his home on the morning of July 22nd. Trent was sound of mind and strong in both body and spirit at the time of his passing. Trent's sudden departure occurred after a week-long family reunion surrounded by his children and...
Joyce Seitz
Jul 19, 2025
Joyce Darlene Seitz, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 93.
Born on April 27, 1932, in Hindsboro, Illinois, Joyce was the cherished daughter of Ralph Douglas and Ethel Hanks. She was one of seven children and grew up in a close-knit family filled with love, laughter,...
Dan the Computer Man
Jul 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel George Carroll, a cherished husband, esteemed computer technician, and beloved brother. Born on October 16, 1946, in New York, NY, Dan embarked on a journey that would leave an indelible mark on all who knew him. He departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior on...
Ricky Ivins
Jul 16, 2025
Ricky Dean Ivins, 65, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Born on February 7, 1960, in Cibecue, Arizona, Ricky was the beloved son of George Ivins and Irene (Alvin) Murphy. He was one of eleven siblings, growing up with three brothers and seven sisters, surrounded by a large...
James Willadson
Jul 16, 2025
Fred Willadson, 59, of Show Low, AZ, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected leader in the electrical field, Fred will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Fred married the love of his life, Teri, on August 10, 1991, and together...
Louise Wakehouse
Jul 13, 2025
The most wonderful, precious, enjoyable woman you would ever meet in this universe. She had the strength of a giant, the courage of a lion, the protection of a mama bear, the love and compassion to endure the hardships throughout her long, eventful, life.
She was born on the farm in Turin, Iowa, with the help of a midwife. Asa and Blanche (Jones) Johnston's 3rd...
Regina Thompson
Jul 11, 2025
Regina Thompson, 68, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on July 11, 2025.
Born on August 19, 1956, to Jimmy and Mary Thompson, Regina was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A proud member of the White Mountain Apache community, she lived a life full of warmth, strength, and deep devotion to her family.
Regina was the heart of her family and will...
William DiDio
Jul 9, 2025
William L. "Bill" DiDio passed away from cancer at his home in Lakeside, AZ on July 9, 2025.
He is survived by daughters Nicole Vaughn, Diana Iniguez, and Stephanie Rogers, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A U.S. Army veteran and retired Phoenix Police Officer, Bill was a proud gun enthusiast who loved the outdoors, fishing, and hunting and cooking.
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