Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Judith "Judy" Gayle Riffe
Apr 20, 2021
Judith (Judy) Gayle Riffe, daughter of Robert Clyde & Fern Whitlatch, was born March 3, 1942 in New Marshfield, Ohio. She died peacefully on April 20, 2021 at her home in Taylor, Arizona.
Judy married her High School Sweetheart, Teddy Norman Riffe on November 27, 1960. In 1963, like so many others, they decided to head west. Ended up settling...
Jane Anita Andreoni
Apr 19, 2021
Jane Anita Andreoni, age 79, passed away on April 19, 2021. She was born September 2, 1941 in Sanborn, Iowa.
She leaves behind 2 sisters, Judy and Renee and several stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jane moved to Snowflake in 2005 with her beloved husband, Ed (Ettore). Two of her sisters joined her in 2018. She lover her dog, Brandy, visiting...
John Vincent Fitzgerald
Apr 19, 2021
John Vincent Fitzgerald, 85, passed away on April 19th, 2021 at home in Pinetop, AZ, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was preceded by his parents, Vincent Fitzgerald and Lucy (Weeks) Fitzgerald and his five siblings. Don Michael Fitzgerald, Jim Fitzgerald, Margaret Mary (Fitzgerald) Richenberger, Thomas Fitzgerald, Annie “Baby” Fitzgerald.
He is survived his wife of 60 years, Mary Roberta...
Ernie Crocker
Apr 18, 2021
Ernie Crocker, beloved patriarch to his family, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Haven of Lakeside in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 83 years old. Ernie was born on Tuesday, August 17, 1937, in Whiteriver, Arizona to his parents, the late Joseph and Ellen (Ethelbah) Crocker.
As a young man, Ernie had a horse named "Captain." It was Captain who...
David Timothy Smith
Apr 17, 2021
David Timothy "Tiger" Smith of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on April 17, 2021 in Show Low. He was 51. David was born on October 19, 1969 in Show Low to his parents Raymond and Marion Lynda (Richards) Smith.
David loved the outdoors especially camping, boating and fishing. He will be dearly missed by those whom he dearly...
Beverly Cosay
Apr 17, 2021
Beverly Cosay of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on April 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 64. Beverly was born on August 14, 1956 in Bylas, Arizona to her parents Andy and Linda (Casoose) Wright.
Beverly was a devout Christian and attended the Fire on The Mountain Church in East Fork, Arizona. She loved her family more than anything...
Stephen Gorden Newton
Apr 16, 2021
Stephen Gorden "Steve" Newton died Friday, April 16, 2021, at his home in Lakeside, Arizona following a recent triple bypass surgery. He was 59 years old. Steve was born on September 20, 1961, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky to his parents, the late William Roger and Margaline (Woosley) Newton.
Steve was a member of Litchfield High School's Class of '79...
Gwenda Sue Saylors
Apr 15, 2021
Gwenda Sue Saylors, 67, died, April 15, 2021, in Show Low, Arizona. Gwenda was born, March 19, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona to her parents, the late W.O. and Bonnie (Reed) Saylors.
She worked for Motorola as a microchip assembler for many years.
Gwenda is survived by sister, Scout Saylors; brother, Russell Saylors; son, Kenn Wilson; nephews, Wally and Jeffrey...
Romola Lerma
Apr 15, 2021
The path leading to Gramma Romola’s kitchen on Florida Street, is still visible and worn out. It was carved much like a trail in the forest - a prime watering hole, open every day. rain or shine, for 50 years. The path was used mostly by family – hungry, busy or bored, lonely, sick, or down. It was also familiar...
Nancy Havin
Apr 14, 2021
Nancy Havin, 75, died April 14, 2021 with her family by her side, at home in Pinetop, AZ.
At her request, no service will be held.
Nancy was born on July 8, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho to Paul and Margaret Heaps.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Havin; her parents; and great-grandson, Brody.
Nancy is survived by...
Benjamin Manuel Rosales, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
Benjamin Manuel Rosales, Jr., known to family and friends as “Junior,” was born on October 23, 1998, in Show Low, Arizona to Benjamin and Martha Rosales. He was taken from us, unexpectedly, way too soon on April 11, 2021.
Ben grew up in Snowflake, Arizona surrounded by his sisters and cousins who he considered friends and siblings. He attended...
Richard Howard Dorr
Apr 10, 2021
Richard H. Dorr age 67 died peacefully at home on April 10, 2021. Richard was born October 24, 1953 in Phoenix Arizona to Samuel and Dorothy (Lee) Dorr. He was raised in Phoenix until the age of 12. The family then moved to Barstow, California where he lived until he joined the army in 1971. After he returned from service...
William Frederick Katzenberger
Apr 9, 2021
On Friday, April 9, 2021, William Frederick Katzenberger “Fred,” loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son, passed away at the age of 60.
Fred was born on November 22, 1960 in Oak Park, Illinois to William and Joan (Magnuson) Katzenberger. Fred served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. After his service, Fred spent...
Jack Donald Carlisle, Sr.
Apr 8, 2021
Jack Donald Carlisle, Sr. passed away on April 8, 2021. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 to 11a.m., Saturday, April 17, at First Baptist Church in Burton, Ariz., followed by the memorial service at 11a.m. A graveside service will proceed immediately after.
Jack was born on May 31, 1937 in Burton on his grandfather’s homestead, to Jason...
Diane Beatrice Hemphill
Apr 8, 2021
Diane Beatrice Hemphill died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her Pinetop, Arizona home following a lengthy illness. She was 81 years old. Diane was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1939, in San Mateo, California to her parents, the late Angelo and Lola (Simula) Guidotti.
She married Richard Lee Hemphill. In her early thirties, along with her growing family, Diane...
Norberta Cody
Apr 6, 2021
Norberta “Bert” Cody of Cedar Creek Arizona passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was 65 years old and shy 1 day of celebrating her 66th birthday. “Bert” was born on April 7th, 1955, and was the eldest child to Lorraine and the late Fred Endfield.
Norberta was a member of the Cedar Creek Assembly of God Church and lived...
Evelyn Nelson Crowther
Apr 3, 2021
Evelyn Nelson Crowther, passed peacefully on April 3, 2021, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family, in Snowflake, AZ. She was born on October 18, 1943 to Andrew and Velma Nelson in Thatcher, AZ. Evelyn was sealed for time and all eternity to Lawrence (Larry) Arthur Crowther on July 22, 1967 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They had...
Justin Lee Poteet
Apr 3, 2021
Justin Lee Poteet, known to his loved ones as “Juv”, passed away at his home in Clay Springs on Saturday, April 3, 2021 following a 7-year battle with cancer. He was born in Show Low, AZ on April 30, 1973 to proud parents John (Doris) Poteet and Bonnie Poteet. He is survived by his parents, his children Jesse Laine Poteet,...
Edmond Arnold Marvin
Apr 2, 2021
Edmond Arnold Marvin passed away on April 2, 2021. He was born March 17, 1933 at Thatcher, Arizona to John Abinadi and Rosamond Mae Lomas. He was the eleventh of twelve children. His older brothers and sisters were grown so he and younger brother, Jay, were always together.
Eddie loved the outdoors, especially hunting. He would borrow the .22...
Evelyn Flake Taylor
Mar 29, 2021
Evelyn Flake Taylor will be remembered as a woman of grace, humor, and great faith. She will be dearly missed by her family and the hundreds of individuals who were impacted by her acts of service and unconditional love.
A child of the Great Depression, Evelyn was born in Snowflake, Arizona on February 26, 1930. Even though cash was scarce...
