Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Josie D. Gallegos
Dec 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Josie Andrea (Duran) Gallegos, who left this world peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025, surrounded by family.
Our mom was a woman of grace, strength and boundless compassion. She devoted her life to nurturing those she loved, always had time to listen to us. She had a warm embrace...
Minnie Burnette
Dec 17, 2025
In loving memory of Minnie Cosen Burnette. She was born on November 10, 1932. She went to her heavenly home on December 17, 2025.
Minnie will be brought back to her residence in Rainbow City, for a one-night wake, on December 30th at 10:00 am. Funeral service will be on December 31st at the Canyon Day Miracle Church, beginning at 1:00...
Byron G. Saunders
Dec 13, 2025
Byron G. Saunders passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 27, 1942.
Byron proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a reflection of his strength, dedication, and love for his nation.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Peggy; four daughters; two sons; six grandchildren, and 4...
Richard Windau
Dec 13, 2025
Richard Paul Windau, 76, of Show Low, AZ has made his journey home into our lord's peaceful embrace on December 13, 2025. He was born in Sandusky Ohio on March 12, 1949, to parents, Richard F and Mary Windau.Richard moved with his parents and younger brother, Roger, to Phoenix, Arizona in 1955. After moving to Phoenix his younger sister, Lisa,...
Raymond Lee
Dec 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Doyle Lee.
Raymond was born August 15,1939 in Lakeside,Arizona, and passed December 13, 2025.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Esther (McNeil), and siblings Marrion and Roberta.
He is survived by his son, Lewis; daughter-in-law, Rhoda; granddaughter, Victoria; great-granddaughter, Jasmine; siblings, Sylvan, Richard, James,...
Howdy Plumb
Dec 11, 2025
Howdy Wayne Plumb was born June 16, 1979, and sadly passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 46.Howdy was a loving father, brother, uncle, and partner, whose life touched many. He had a heart of gold and a deep capacity for kindness, compassion, and understanding. Those who knew him remember his warmth, his gentle spirit, and his...
Gayle Pierce
Dec 10, 2025
Julia "Gayle" Pierce passed on December 10th, 2025, after a valiant battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AKA PSP. Gayle was born December 12th, 1949, in Starkeville, Mississippi. She was delivered by the town doctor, her grandfather, Felix Long, from her mother's side. Early in her childhood, her father, who was also a doctor, moved his family West. They found their...
Tonia Johnson
Dec 8, 2025
Tonia Lenora Johnson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born on August 20, 1951, in Tulare, California, to her parents, Kuther and Muriel Hughes Montgomery.Toni is survived by her devoted husband, Stuart Johnson, and her cherished family, including her children: Ray (Sue) Tanner, Heidi (Richard) Goke, Jeffrey Johnson, and...
David Massey
Dec 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Patriarch, David Barton Massey, born October 20, 1948. He passed away peacefully on the evening of December 5, 2025 at 77 years old, surrounded by his children.He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mary Massey; his brother Stephen Massey, and his son, Toby Massey.He is...
Georgina Pailzote
Dec 3, 2025
Georgina Pailzote, also known as Gina was born February 25, 1969 to George Pailzote Jr and Theresa Brown-Burnette at Whiteriver, Arizona. She entered into rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at her home in Canyon Day, Arizona.
Ms. Pailzote a longtime educator in Whiteriver. She worked at various schools including, Whiteriver Elementary, Whiteriver Middle School, Alchesay High School, McNary Elementary...
Barbara Flores
Dec 3, 2025
Barbara Rose Flores, age 72, was called home to be with her family in heaven on December 3, 2025. Barbara was born February 12, 1953 in Flagstaff, Arizona, daughter of Fred Edward Mcfall and Dorothy Anne Wirries.Barbara was one of 11 children with 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1971 and married Richard Gerald...
Scott Caparn
Dec 2, 2025
Scott Allen Caparn, age 61, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on December 2, 2025, after a two-year battle with ALS. Born on June 24, 1964, in Kingston, New York, Scott was the beloved son of Fred and Eloise Caparn. Scott lived a life marked by kindness, faith, humor, and integrity. He found joy...
Mae Press
Nov 30, 2025
With a mixture of sadness and joy, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mae Frances (Word) Press, on this 30th day of November, 2025. Sadness, because we will miss her deeply. Joy, because she is now with our Lord in paradise. We can only imagine the absolute elation she is now experiencing...no pain, no fear, no sadness, all...
Wayne Gardner
Nov 30, 2025
Leslie "Wayne" Gardner joined Our Lord on November 30, 2025 at his home in Lakeside, Arizona.Wayne made friends everywhere he went, loved to tell stories, camp, hunt, fish, listen to music. He worked as a Realtor, business owner and electrician.Wayne leaves behind the love of his life, Kathy Gardner; has 2 children - Clay (deceased) and daughter, Brennae; granddaughter, Brittani;...
Keith Thomas
Nov 27, 2025
John Keith Thomas "Keith"
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Keith Thomas, "Keith," age 61, in Taylor, Arizona. He passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 27, 2025. Born on April 28, 1964, in Pekin, Illinois, he was the son of William Ray Thomas and Sharon Kay Hoskins.Growing up in Castro Valley and Pleasanton,...
Deloy Mendenhall
Nov 24, 2025
Deloy Everett Mendenhall peacefully left us to join his Heavenly Father on November 24th, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Syracuse, Utah on August 18th, 1940 to Melba M Van Vleet and Everett L Rawlins.
Master Chief Mendenhall, honorably dedicated 22 years of service to the US Navy, retiring with the highly respected...
Lawrence Ethelbah
Nov 23, 2025
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Ethelbah, who passed away November 23, 2025, at the age of 86, just shy of his 87th birthday.
Larry and his twin brother, Jerry, were born on December 16th, 1938, the first twins born in the Whiteriver Hospital. He lived in Whiteriver, Arizona,...
Janice Sneddon
Nov 20, 2025
Janice Marie Sneddon, a beloved wife, devoted family member, and passionate dog parent, passed away peacefully at her home in Vernon, Arizona, on November 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 30, 1952, in Berkeley, California, Janice lived a life filled with love, adventure, and compassion.Janice focused her studies in the sciences, and having earned her Bachelor's...
Kay McDaniels
Nov 19, 2025
Kay Marie Mc Daniels, 78, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 16, 1947.She passed away at her homestead of 47 years in Show low Pines.Survivors include seven children, 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Jerry Lash
Nov 19, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Frank Lash
August 30, 1938 - November 19, 2025
Gerald Frank Lash, lovingly known as Jerry, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeside, AZ in the presence of loved ones on November 19, 2025; he was 87. Jerry was born on August 30 , 1938, in Avilla, Indiana, to the late Flawrence and Lois Lash.
Jerry grew...
