Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Janet Raasveld
Nov 27, 2021
Obituary – Janet Bigler Jackson Raasveld – 76 years
Janet Bigler was born on April 13, 1945 to Dorothy Price and Alma Edwin Bigler in Mesa, AZ. She is the fourth of nine children and had a wonderful childhood. The family lived in Heber, AZ and spent the summers running the Sundown Dude Ranch. She has very fond memories of...
Don Earl Hunsaker
Nov 27, 2021
Don E. Hunsaker died quietly at his home on Saturday, November 27, 2021, with his beautiful family at his side. He was 84 years old. Don was born on Sunday, July 4, 1937, in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona to his parents, the late Leo Earl and Emma (McLaws) Hunsaker.
Don joined the Air Force at the young age of 17...
Roy V. Altaha
Nov 26, 2021
Roy V. Altaha “Boat”, 50, passed away November 26, 2021. Services are at 10:00 am Tuesday at Open Bible Lutheran Church in Whiteriver, AZ. Burial will be in R-14 Crossing Cemetery in Cedar Creek, AZ.
Apolinario "Paul" Lerma
Nov 25, 2021
Apolinario “Paul” Lerma passed away November 25, 2021. He was born December 7, 1917 in Frisco, N.M., an isolated rural community in eastern New Mexico. He was the 6th of 10 children - five boys and five girls. Romola, Paul’s wife of 74 years, passed away in April. He is survived by his 6 children, Julie, Mark, Patty, Lisa, Norman...
David Thomas "Dave" Potts
Nov 24, 2021
David Thomas Potts, known to all as "Dave," died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 83 years old. Dave was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1937, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan to his parents, the late Thomas Edwin and Nellie Mae (Hayter) Potts.
He moved to Arizona 40 years...
Esther Joiser
Nov 23, 2021
Esther Joiser died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home in Concho, Arizona from complications of pancreatic cancer. She was 84 years old. Esther was born on a Wednesday, August 11, 1937, in Purandiro, located in the state of Michoacan, Mexico to her parents, the late Maria Zapien and Apolonio Macias.
She moved to Arizona in 1972. In 1976, Esther...
Betty J. Wood
Nov 22, 2021
Betty J Wood went to be with our Lord November 22, 2021 at 86 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Wood, her parents and one grandson.
She is survived by her children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty and Kent loved to volunteer and spent their retirement from Frontier Adjusters serving their community and volunteering...
Caroline Alchesay
Nov 21, 2021
Caroline Alchesay, 78, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on November 21, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on January 11, 1943 to Arthur & Lillian Burnette. She married Leonard Alchesay who preceded her in death on October 13, 2014. Caroline is survived by her children, Nathaniel (Jackie) Alchesay, Lamberta (Edward) Gooday, Alexander Alchesay, Leonora Alchesay, Leonard Alchesay Jr., Arthur...
Eleanor S. Greymountain
Nov 21, 2021
Eleanor S. Greymountain of Indian Wells Arizona passed away at the Flagstaff Medical Center on November 21, 2021. Eleanor was born to the late Hosteen and Rebecca Spencer in Leupp Arizona on May, 10th, 1928.
Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, November 26, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 1127...
Felton Wayne Hayes
Nov 20, 2021
Felton Hayes passed away November 20, 2021. He was born in Bethel Oklahoma, to the late Dovie and Emmett Hayes on December 16, 1932. He was married to Katherine Lela Hayes on June 21, 1956, in Red River County Texas. He worked for ADOT for 30+ years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Army...
Duane Arland Trudgeon
Nov 20, 2021
Duane Trudgeon
82 years old Concho, Arizona
Duane Arland Trudgeon passed from this life into eternal life November 20, 2021.
He was born June 20, 1939 to Archie and Lilie Trudgeon; one of four siblings: Lorraine, Marilyn, Carol and Duane.
Duane was born in Wichita Kansas. He graduated high school in 1957. He joined the U.S. Air Force on July...
Jasper Kessay, Sr.
Nov 20, 2021
Jasper Kessay, Sr. entered eternal rest November 20, 2021 in Springerville, AZ. He was born August 9, 1948 in McNary, AZ.
He is survived by his wife, Arlinda Kessay;daughter, Joyce Kessay; and sons, Jasper Kessay Jr. and Frederick Kessay. He also raised his grandchildren, Dewayne Kessay, Ezekiel Shaw, Dante Shaw, Julie Shaw, Teneya Kessay, Elliott Kessay, and Emmalita Kessay.
Jasper...
Lyon Clark DeWitt
Nov 20, 2021
Lyon Clark DeWitt, 73, of Show Low, AZ peacefully passed away on November 20, 2021, with his sweetheart by his side.
Lyon leaves behind a legacy to be proud of. He is survived by his eternal companion of 48 years, Beth (Stapley) DeWitt, and their charming and talented children: Janell DeWitt-Stacy, Cami DeWitt, Maryon Wallentine, DeWy DeWitt, Tyler DeWitt,...
Regina Pace
Nov 18, 2021
Long time Dundalk, Maryland resident, Regina Pace, age 98, passed away in Show Low, AZ
Nov 18, 2021. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed peacefully into the loving
arms of her husband and our father, Harvey.
Survivors include daughters, Regina Pace and Barbara Frary (Richard); grandchildren, Jennifer Zamenski, Carrianne Branigan, and Michael
Frary; 6 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
...
Jeffrey Warren Whitehead
Nov 16, 2021
Jeffrey Warren Whitehead was born to Margie Sue and Marion Warren Whitehead on September 23, 1966. Jeffrey excelled at school, but was reserved and shy with people. He was kind, gentle, and loyal. Everyone who met him loved him right away.
He graduated from California State University in 1991. He met his future wife, Jodi, while they were working at...
Barbara Lee Goodman
Nov 15, 2021
Barbara Lee Goodman, of Vernon, passed into eternal life Monday, November 15. Barbara was born July 9, 1948 to Maurice and Yvonne Cole, in Ogden Utah. She was the 2nd of seven children. Her siblings were Vickie Lynn, Danny LeRoy, Steven William, Michael Edward, Ronald Darin and Robert Dee. She graduated Clearfield High School in 1966.
After graduation Barbara went...
Deanna Lea Poeling
Nov 15, 2021
Deanna Lea Poeling of Vernon passed away unexpectedly on November 15th, 2021, at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona at the age of 51.
Deanna was born in Phoenix and raised in Tempe Arizona. She graduated from Tempe High School.
Deanna is survived by her parents Gary and Sandy (Yeager) King, her two brothers Gary King Jr. and...
Derek Herbert Clarke
Nov 15, 2021
Derek H. Clarke of Lakeside, Arizona passed away on November 15, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 86. Derek was born on May 28, 1935 in Ipswich, England to his parents the late, Cyril and Bertha Clarke.
He is survived by his beloved wife, June Clarke; children, Karen (Steve) DeGeorge and Kevin (Tina) Clarke; grandchildren, Laura (Josh) Bailey and...
