Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Kelly Wood
Nov 17, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of retired Pinetop Fire Marshal, Kelly Wood, who was called home to be with our Lord and Savior.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and beloved member of the community. Kelly's life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and the deep love he showed to everyone around him.
Kelly is...
Jeffrey Balk
Nov 17, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Balk was born February 21, 1951 in Clinton, Iowa to Curtis and Dorothy Balk. He passed away peacefully at his home in Show Low, Arizona on November 17, 2025.Jeff is survived by his wife, Beverly, two daughters and 3 grandchildren --Jennifer (Dale) Rogers, Trevor, Kinley; Misty (Lance) Whitworth, Chase; and step-sister, Audrey (Richard) Meade.Jeff worked for ADOT for...
Clifford DeHose
Nov 11, 2025
Clifford DeHose, Sr., 75, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on February 4, 1950, in Cibecue to the late Francis and Sarah (Hinton) DeHose.
Clifford lived a life rooted in hard work, tradition, and the land he loved. He enjoyed wood cutting, attending and participating in rodeos, being a cowboy, logging,...
Michael Cole
Nov 8, 2025
Michael was born in Tempe March 15,1956 to Noel & Lucille Cole - Passed away on November 8, 2025
Michael "Mike" David Cole was a longtime resident of Phoenix. He is preceded by his Father, Noel Cole, Mother, Lucille Westfall & Stepfather, Homer "Westy" Westfall. He is survived by his brother, Gary Cole, and sister, Steffani (Tom) Bontems, along with...
Robert Pacheco
Nov 8, 2025
Robert K. Pacheco, 44, of Lakeside,Arizona passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.
He leaves behind his daughter, Samantha Marshall; grandchildren, Rosie Marshall , Raul Norris, Thalia Norris, Juan Riley; his partner, Ida Naraja, and many other family and friends.
Services are yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that, if you wish, donations be made...
Rick Hardy
Nov 4, 2025
Floyd Richard "Rick" Hardy
June 6, 1949 - November 4, 2025
Floyd Richard "Rick" Hardy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, at 10:17 a.m. He is survived by his five children: Scott, Paul, Matt, Jonathan, and Andrea; his brothers, Gary and Brad; 15 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Rick was an entrepreneur who built and operated a successful lawn-planting business. He was known...
Wanger Slick
Nov 1, 2025
Obituary for Wanger SlickMay 20, 1933 - November 1, 2025
Wanger Slick, 92, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 20, 1933, in San Carlos, Arizona, Wanger lived a long and fulfilling life rooted in hard work, family, and a deep love for the outdoors. He often shared fond...
Donna Holladay
Oct 31, 2025
Donna Rae Holladay, 61, passed away October 31, 2025.
After an incredibly hard fought battle with cancer, she goes home to rest with her loving husband, Dean Holladay, and her father and brother.
She is survived by her mother, Sandra; sister, Garnette; sons, Dustin (Krystine) and Ian (Erica); daughter, Misty; and many grandchildren.
While we might be wounded by her...
Amy Kay
Oct 29, 2025
Amy Lavone Kay passed away on October 29, 2025 in Lakeside. She was born on July 2, 1965 in Tucson, Arizona to Richard Lee Waggoner and Suzanne DuBois.
Amy was married and sealed to the love of her life, Joseph Walker Kay, Jr., on March 15, 1985 in the Mesa Arizona temple. They were married for 40 years and had...
Victor Johnson
Oct 28, 2025
Victor Johnson, of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on October 28, 2025 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 65. Victor was born in McNary, Arizona to his parents Tiffany and Hilda (Norman) Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, MaryJane Johnson; son, Timothy Johnson; sisters-in-law, Virginia Altaha, Francine Leonard and Sarah Sanchez; brother-in-law, Harpbert Sanchez and a Goddaughter, Shandell Brownfeather as well as...
Beverly Bushong
Oct 28, 2025
Beverly "Darlene" Bushong
In Loving Memory
Survived by her 6 children, Roger and wife Toni, Glenn Jay and wife Peggy, Sandi, Timothy, Jerry and wife Kelly; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends, going to the Casino and enjoyed a beer on the beach in Mexico and the Imperial Sand Dunes.
She has been...
Jere Amos
Oct 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jere Kobe Amos (Bo-Boy, Kobe-Kobe), who left us on October 25, 2025, at the age of 26. Jere was born on November 19, 1998 at Summit Regional Hospital in Show Low, Arizona to Melissa J. Kitcheyan and Wayne Amos. Jere had a strong will and despite anything that came...
Fr. Jan Blonski
Oct 25, 2025
Father Joachim Jan Blonski
March 30, 1948 - October 25, 2025
Father Blonski (affectionately known as "Father 'Joe") was born in Danbury, Connecticut on March 30, 1948 to Walter and Margaret Blonski. He is survived by his brother, Ronald Blonski and his wife, Cathy and nephew, Steven Blonski and niece, Rebecca McNeil and their respective children.
Father Joe was a priest of the...
Kendall Stock
Oct 24, 2025
Kendall Stock was born August 8, 1967, in McNary, Arizona, to Beatrice Hall Stock and Rupert Stock.
He attended school in Joseph City before the family settled in Show Low.
Music was Kendall's passion-he was an accomplished guitarist with a kind and compassionate soul. He loved his dogs, who brought comfort.
Kendall passed away October 24, 2025, preceded in death...
Daylon Palmer
Oct 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Daylon Palmer Beloved Son, Brother, Teacher, and Friend
Daylon Palmer, whose bright smile and adventurous spirit touched the lives of so many, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, courage, and love.
Daylon lived life to the fullest-whether he was casting a fishing line on a quiet lake, soaring through the sky on a daring...
Donald Erickson
Oct 23, 2025
Don Erickson , beloved Husband of Renee Erickson, passed on to the next life on October 23, 2025. He leaves behind a great legacy of loving compassion and friendship to all that knew him.
Don is survived by his wife of 21 years, his brother Jimmy, his sister Jeanette, and a daughter by his previous marriage, Pam.
He has left behind a...
David Butler
Oct 22, 2025
David Frank Butler passed away October 22, 2025 and was born on April 15, 1950, to Peggy and Hal Butler. He was the youngest of three boys, growing up alongside his brothers, Gary and Greg.
Dave was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean Lancaster for 49 years, and together they raised five children-Jared, Willie, Ben, Kirstyn, and Lyndsie. He...
Betty Reidhead
Oct 19, 2025
Our mother, Betty Louise Owens Reidhead, age 94, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Spanish Fork, UT. Betty was born to James Howard Owens and Alberta Agatha Sancrant in Cuba, New Mexico, on June 2, 1931.
She was the oldest of four children and the only girl. After her parents divorced, her family moved around a lot. When she was...
Herbert Cosay
Oct 16, 2025
Herbert Wayne Cosay, born January 23, 1951, in Whiteriver, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025, at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.
He was the son of the late Thelma Yazzie, and the grandson of the late Rufus and Clarice Altaha, who raised him while growing up.
He is survived by his wife, Anita...
Donna Harris
Oct 14, 2025
Donna HarrisOct. 03, 1940 ~ Oct. 14, 2025
We are sad to share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, Donna Harris. Born on October 3, 1940, in Ferndale, Michigan, Donna was a ray of sunshine, bringing laughter and warmth to anyone who had the privilege to know her. She departed from this world on October 14, 2025, leaving...
