Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Mary Jacob
Mar 28, 2025
Mary Grace Jacob, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, just days before her 77th birthday. She was surrounded by family and love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and unwavering faith.
Born on March 31, 1948, Mary dedicated her life to helping others. She was a master in family counseling, where...
Rosie Chavez
Mar 27, 2025
Rosie Chavez, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025, at the age of 82, in her home surrounded by family.
Born on December 8, 1942, in Mangas, New Mexico, Rosie dedicated her life to service, love, and faith. She worked for 42 years at the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, where she touched the lives of countless students...
Elizabeth Griffin
Mar 26, 2025
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Griffin, 80, of Show Low, AZ, passed away peacefully in her home on March 26, 2025.
Beth Ann, born and raised in the Texas panhandle, was so vivacious and loving; she cared for her siblings and family deeply. Her bright blue eyes and smile always brought joy to everyone she met. Her fun and caring...
Gladys Small
Mar 25, 2025
After a life well lived, Gladys Small passed away at the age of 98, in Show Low, Arizona. She was born in Bath, Maine. The sixth child of Stanley and Odile Geneau.
Gladys worked at the local department store and the U.S. Post Office while in high school. She graduated from Morse High School in 1945. She loved to go roller...
Angela Lavender
Mar 23, 2025
Angela Mary Lavender, age 76 of Cibecue passed away, Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Globe, Arizona.
A one-night wake will begin at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 202 E. Center, Cibecue, AZ. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 4, 2025 at the House of Prayer Church in Cibecue, AZ. Interment will be in...
Richard Voorhies
Mar 22, 2025
Richard Dale Voorhies was received by our Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Rick was born in Kansas City Missouri on December 16, 1951 to Geneva and Dwain Voorhies. He married Annie Grissom in Indiana and celebrated the birth of two sons, Anthony (Tony) and Richard (Craig) Voorhies. He later married Vicki Saunders and enjoyed being a step father...
Steven Moles
Mar 18, 2025
With profound sadness yet a heart full of gratitude, we announce the passing of Steven
James Moles, who departed this world on March 18, 2025, of natural causes. Born on
September 4, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas, Steven was a pillar of strength and wisdom to
many; his life flowed like poetry and left a lasting imprint on every soul he...
Linda Billings
Mar 14, 2025
Linda Joyce Billings (née Boulware), 64, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Holbrook, Arizona.
Born on March 26, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, Linda lived a life marked by strength, independence, and her Christian faith.
Linda loved reading her Bible, spending time with her pets, camping, and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Nellie Cody
Mar 14, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Nellie Cody, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and cherished member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, who departed this life on March 14, 2025. Born on September 28, 1946, in Whiteriver, AZ. Nellie lived a life dedicated to her family and community. She was a nurturing homemaker, whose love knew...
Casandra Tenney
Mar 12, 2025
Casandra Tenney of Mesa, Arizona, passed away at her home on 12 Mar 2025, she was born on 15 Jul 1984 in Mesa, Arizona, and is the daughter of Carol Quinlan Tenney, Arlee Tenney and Kenny Hall. She was the mother of 2 girls, Gabriella Tenney and Angelina Salas.
Casi loved playing and visiting with her nieces and nephews and loved...
Deborah Perry
Mar 10, 2025
A much loved daughter, sister, auntie, grandma and teacher, Deborah June Perry "Debbie" 63 of Cedar Creek, Arizona, passed away March 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by the women in her family.
Debbie is survived by her three sisters, Evangeline Warwick, Dr. Angeline Hoffman and Paula Perry. Although Debbie had no children of her own, she was a second mother...
Delbert Childs
Mar 9, 2025
Delbert Childs, 75, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona.
He was born on August 15, 1949 in Carrizo, AZ, to William Childs and Helen Cook Childs.
Delbert attended school and graduated from Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California. He worked for the the BIA in the Forestry Management Department. He also owned a logging company.
Delbert had a strong...
Delmore Taylay
Mar 6, 2025
Delmore Taylay, age 59 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Cibecue, Arizona. He was born on February 9, 1966 to to Howard Taylay and Sybil Bullock Gatewood.
Delmore never met a stranger, he was know by many and loved his friendships, he loved attending Church and felt the love of our Lord and Savior. Delmore loved to go...
Betty Taylor
Mar 6, 2025
Betty June Taylor, né Brewer, was born June 16,1935 in Snowflake, Arizona. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at home, in Clay Springs, Arizona on March 6, 2025.
She grew up as the oldest of Smith and June Brewer's 8 daughters in Heber, Arizona. She graduated high school from Snowflake High School in 1953 and married Jerry Taylor...
Carl Lukkes
Mar 2, 2025
Carl Theodore Lukkes entered into rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 89 years 10 months and 5 days, at his home in Snowflake, Arizona surrounded by some of his large, loving family. Carl lived a long and active life but was slowed by health challenges in the last few years. Throughout his life Carl's sense of...
Eleanor Quintero
Mar 1, 2025
Eleanor Quintero age 59 was born on May 8, 1965 and went back to be with the Lord on March 1, 2025. She was born in Whiteriver, Arizona to parents Leroy Quintero, Sr. and Genevieve Chinche.
Eleanor is survived by her mother, Genevieve Chinche; son, Shakeen Declay; former companion, McDaniel Declay; brothers, Roylee (Arlene) Quintero, Gib (Marlinda) Altaha &...
Wilfred Canada
Feb 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilfred Eugene Canada aka "Big Wil", a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 62. Wilfred was born on August 1, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, and spent his life embodying the spirit of kindness and love...
Lois Wilson
Feb 20, 2025
Lois Jeanette Wilson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister was born on December 1, 1926 and passed away on February 20, 2025. She was one of 16 children and helped care for her other siblings.
Lois worked in the war effort of World War II. She assisted her husband, Ferguson A. Wilson as he was a pastor...
Kerry Ballard
Feb 20, 2025
Kerry Leslie Ballard, 76, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 20, 2025.
Kerry was born on August 27, 1948, in Snowflake Arizona. He graduated from Snowflake high school, class of 1966, and served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the Rochester New York mission. He attended...
Steven Carey
Feb 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steve Carey, 72, on February 19, 2025, in Lakeside, Arizona. Born March 4, 1953, in New Hampshire to Donald and Hazel (Woodard) Carey.
He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Vesey.
He is survived by his brother, Don, of Tucson.
Steve spent decades in the woods, living simply and...
