Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
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,...
Scott Allen Sterba
Dec 6, 2022
Scott Allen Sterba of Show Low, Arizona finished his fight with cancer on December 6, 2022, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 64. Scott was born on June 17, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Carl and Joy (Campton) Noland.
He is survived by his wife, Patreece; son Bryan and his wife, Kristin; daughter,...
Emery Johnson
Dec 5, 2022
Emery Johnson, 50, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on December 5, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.
There will be a one-night wake held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 5813 East Fork Road, East Fork, Arizona.
Funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM, at Fire on the Mountain Church, East...
Tony Frank Attakai
Dec 5, 2022
Tony Frank Attakai, 67, of Show Low, Arizona, passed away on December 5, 2022.
There will be a visitation held on Friday, December 30, 2022, from 12:00pm-2:00pm, at Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ.
Timothy Altaha
Dec 5, 2022
In loving memory of Timothy Altaha "Tim". Timothy was born on July 4, 1965, he passed away on December 5, 2022. Tim served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) "Screaming Eagles". Tim was also a skilled carpenter and worked as a Fort Apache Hotshot. Timothy is proceeded in death by his son Gabriel Lee Altaha and his...
Reginald LaGrand Tenney
Dec 4, 2022
A Cowboy’s Love is Forever, the title of a song written by Reg Tenney, exemplifies the life he led. From the moment Reginald LaGrand Tenney, the son of Jocie Mae Brimhall and Reed LaGrand Tenney, was born June 23, 1945, in Snowflake, Arizona until he passed away December 4, 2022, in Taylor, Arizona Reg loved people. He laughed, joked, teased,...
John Ziglar
Dec 3, 2022
John Farrel Ziglar passed away in the early morning of Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at the age of 88, with his beloved wife and family by his side.
John was born in Escambia County, Florida, to John Harvey Ziglar and Ruby Lola Ziglar on April 10th, 1934. The oldest of four sons, John worked on his family’s farm in Alabama...
Larry Edward Denton
Dec 2, 2022
Larry Edward Denton, born July 8th, 1953, passed away at his home in Pinedale, Arizona on December 2nd, 2022.
Larry lived a fulfilling life as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He loved his Yuban coffee and westerns. He enjoyed camping yearly with his family at Reservation Lake.
Larry is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Jody (Jason), Ricky (Jill);...
Doyle Mills
Dec 2, 2022
Doyle Mills peacefully passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of December 2, 2022 at his home in Show Low, Arizona. His wife of 60 years, Cheryl Mills was at his side. Doyle was born in Show Low on May 26, 1939 to Eph and Nell Penrod Mills. He was a fourth generation native son of Show...
Astor M. York
Nov 30, 2022
Astor M. York Jr., also known as “Mac” to friends & family he held dearest, passed away November 30th, 2022.
Mac lived in San Diego for 51 years & worked in Navy public works for 31 years. He moved to Show Low in 2005, for the dark skies, to follow his passion in astronomy.
He is survived by wife of...
Christopher Perry
Nov 29, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Christopher Perry also known as Rasta P of Whiteriver, Arizona. He died at age 50 on Tuesday, November29, 2022.
Chris passed away at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with illness.
He is survived by his mother, Evangeline Warwick; brother, Lyndon Guy; sister, Angelea;...
Jose Luis Hernandez
Nov 27, 2022
José Luis Hernández was born June 26, 1965, in Durango, Mexico. He passed at the age of 57, on November 27, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jose loved his family dearly and loved making them laugh. He was a great man who was headstrong and positive. Jose worked hard to have the life he never had. He was a resident of...
Joyce Kay Bass
Nov 26, 2022
Joyce Kay Bass was born April 23, 1950 in Alturas, Modoc, California, and passed away November 26, 2022.
Joyce was one of seven siblings and one of two girls in the family. She had great stories to share about those brothers of hers. Even though Joyce was a very kind, loving, and gentle lady, she never had a chance to...
Wendy Maestas Candelaria
Nov 26, 2022
Wendy Maestas Candelaria was born in Holbrook, AZ, on September 18th, 1972. In Phoenix, Arizona, on November 26, 2022, at 50 years, Wendy passed into the next life.
She is survived by her mother, Rosemary (Peewee) Maestas; Three daughters, Tessa, Delainey, and Gracie Candelaria; her beloved, Scott Candelaria; her only sister, Yvonne Larson; nephews Ty, and Tildyn Larson; and nieces,...
