Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Mervin L. Baker
Nov 14, 2021
Mervin L. Baker
June 1, 1941-November 14, 2021
Born in Rockfalls, Illinois. Merv proudly joined the United Stated Marine Corps and served from 1960-1963.
Upon his discharged from USMC he settled in California and worked for Southern California Gas until 1975 when he moved to Lakeside.
He was employed by The City of Show Low and transferred over to the...
Thomas Richard Marsh
Nov 12, 2021
Thomas Richard Marsh passed away November 12, 2021 in his home. He was 82. He was born May 9, 1939 in Illinois to Ralph and Margaret Marsh.
In his younger years, Tom served in the United States Air Force as a F86 and F100 Saber aircraft mechanic and served overseas in the Philippines. In 1984 he made Arizona his permanent...
Vivian Ann Williams
Nov 12, 2021
On November 12, 2021 Vivian Ann Williams went home to be with Jesus, at the age of 82, surrounded by family and friends. Vivian was a "Woman of God", always serving her Savior. Vivian was born March 6, 1939 in Canyon Day. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eulalia Cosay and her loving children, David, Michael,...
Robert Chinche
Nov 12, 2021
Robert Chinche, 77, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale, AZ. Robert was preceded in death by his dear wife, Nellie Chinche. He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Ruth Ann Chinche, Betty Cosay, and Deborah Clawson; one sister, Arlene Cromwell; 12 grandkids; 6 great-grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Services...
Gary Ralph Downing
Nov 12, 2021
Gary Ralph Downing passed away November 12, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1938, in Casa Grande, Arizona. Gary lived in Arizona his entire life. He took great pride in the service that he provided to his community as a member of the Show Low Police Department’s Senior Patrol.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, William...
Samuel Martin Grimes
Nov 10, 2021
Samuel Martin Grimes, 76, passed away November 10, 2021. Sam Martin Grimes was born on July 31, 1945, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to deaf parents, James Martin Grimes and Doris Faye Richardson Grimes. Because Sam and his siblings, Jere, Carol and Tom could speak and hear, they were fluent in American Sign Language as well as spoken English. The family moved...
David Everett Firotto
Nov 6, 2021
David Everett Firotto passed away on November 6, 2021, at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was born on July 5, 1960, in El Paso, Texas to Barbara Louise (Akin) and the late George Richard Collins.
David is survived by his wife Winda D. Firotto, Mother Barbara Firotto, brother George R. Collins, twin brother Duane A. Collins...
Cristi Janae Nikolaus
Nov 5, 2021
Cristi Janae Nikolaus died Friday, November 5, 2021, in Flagstaff, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was 49 years old. Cristi was born on a Saturday, February 19, 1972, in Show Low, Arizona to her mother, Joyce (Clark) and the late Gerry Wynn Nikolaus, who died in 2002. As a baby, Cristi was given the nickname of "Cricket" by her...
Edith J. Tesinsky
Nov 4, 2021
Edith J Tesinsky, 91, of Show Low passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021.
Edie was born and grew up in Vienna, Austria where she learned to ski, play her beloved piano and dance as a young woman in the ballet. She and her family survived the Nazi invasion of Austria and suffered through the occupation and eventual liberation of...
Edward L. Richards
Nov 3, 2021
Edward L. 'Chappy' Richards passed away November 3, 2021 in Snowflake, AZ. Chappy was born October 22, 1938 to LeRoy (Wad) Richards and Ruth (Stewart) Richards in Holbrook, AZ. He was their second child and their first son. Chappy grew up in Holbrook and graduated from Holbrook High School in 1956. After high school Chappy joined the Army which took...
Sandy Callender
Oct 31, 2021
Sandy Callender passed away from a long bout with cancer on Oct 31, 2021. She was 71, born in Boston, MA on October 20, 1950.
She is survived by her son, Tony, sister, Joy, brother, Bud (and his wife Nancy) and many nieces and nephews.
Sandy was a free spirit with a strong drive that led to a career in...
Sharon Renee Dyer
Oct 31, 2021
Sharon Renee (Mailloux) Dyer12-30-1949 - 10-31-2021
Sharon Renee Dyer, 71, passed at the Hospice of the Valley Eckstein Center in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a short battle with thyroid cancer.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and recently became a great-grandmother. She was born in Deadwood, SD on December 30, 1949 and reared in both...
Manuelito Andres Bencomo
Oct 28, 2021
In loving memory of Manuelito Andres Bencomo. Born January 4, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona. He entered Eternal Rest on October 28, 2021 at his home in McNary, Arizona. Manuelito is survived by 2 beautiful daughters, and his son; his companion, Marina Myore; mother, Gladys Bencomo; 6 sisters; 1 brother; 3 uncles; 3 aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Manuelito,...
Roy Spencer Jacoby
Oct 28, 2021
Roy Spencer Jacoby, 76, of Show Low, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on October 28th, 2021. Roy graduated from high school in Oakland, California and went on to become a Marine in 1965 and was dedicated to protecting our freedoms. In his spare time Roy loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. Roy was a kind and loving spouse to his wife...
Sue Ann Pearce
Oct 27, 2021
Sue Ann Pearce died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her home in Show Low, Arizona after years of debilitating health. She was 57 years old. Sue Ann was born on Saturday, November 9, 1963, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sue Ann was a graduated member of Sunnyslope High School's Class of 1981. In the first few years following her graduation,...
Felix Moreno, Jr.
Oct 27, 2021
Felix Moreno Jr, age 60 passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Felix is survived by his father, Felix Moreno; son, Fabian; brothers, David, Vincent and wife Lavina, and Alex and wife Cathy; Nephews Orlando & Genaro Moreno; Nieces Christina, husband Lazaro Pila & Alexis Moreno and extended Family.
He is preceded in death by mother, Stella Louise Moreno;...
Nancy Ann Carter
Oct 26, 2021
Nancy Ann Carter passed away at Summit Regional Medical Center on October 26, 2021.
Nancy was born on February 28th, 1942, in Spokane Washington to the late Clyde and Ester (Haugan) Barden. Nancy was a homemaker and loved her hobbies. Nancy was known to always be helpful and giving to everyone that she met and processed the gift of finding...
