Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Elsie Dolores Pivonka
Feb 24, 2021
Elsie Dolores Pivonka, also affectionately known as Dee Pivonka, passed away on February 24, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born on March 29, 1942 in Hoisington, Kansas to her parents the late, Anthony and Caroline (Kresten) Mlynar.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Pivonka; her daughters, Donna Hanson and Bonnie Bonner;...
Benny Larry Thomas, Sr.
Feb 23, 2021
Benny Larry Thomas, Sr., 79, of Show Low, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Benny was born on February 6, 1942 in Indian Wells, Arizona to John Thomas and Helen Franklin. He was one of 14 children.
He married Nellie and they had 6 children together. He worked at Southwest Sawmill in...
Sandra T. Johnson
Feb 21, 2021
Sandra T. Johnson, 73, was born July 17, 1947 in San Carlos, Arizona and went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.
Sandra was a homemaker and a dedicated mother, raising her children and looking after her grandchildren as well. She loved family, family get-togethers, cookouts, and traveling. She attended Lutheran School and Phoenix...
Janet Jean DeClay
Feb 21, 2021
Janet Jean Declay entered eternal rest on February 21, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. Janet was born on July 15, 1966 in Whiteriver, Arizona to her parents Lenita Paxson and the late Van Declay.
Janet enjoyed spending time with her family. She was always with her mother, they shared everything including breakfast, coffee and pastries. She was known as “grandma”...
Beverly K. Merrill
Feb 20, 2021
Beverly K. Merrill, age 61, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her home in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Born November 7, 1959 she spent her childhood in Snowflake/Taylor, AZ where she finished high school as a proud Lobo (class of ’77). She’s the loving daughter and sister of the Glenn and Dixie Taylor family; caring mother to K.C., Chase,...
Ruel Hendrickson
Feb 18, 2021
Hyrum Ruel Hendrickson, 84, of Snowflake, passed away Feb. 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.
Ruel was born June 22, 1936, in Snowflake, the eldest child of Hyrum Alma and Ida (Smith) Hendrickson. He attended Snowflake schools, where his father was an administrator. Ruel served in the Great Lakes Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Ernest T McCune
Feb 17, 2021
Ernest McCune was born on August 17, 1929 in the state of Alabama and passed away in the comfort of his home on February 17th, 2021. Ernest was a farmer and an honorable U.S. Army Veteran.
Ernest will be remembered for his pride in growing tomatoes, his love for desserts, especially homemade cookies, his love for John Deere, lottery...
Richard Marlin Beeler
Feb 17, 2021
Richard Marlin Beeler, 82, born February 22, 1938, in Yuma, AZ, passed away February 17, 2021, in Gold Canyon, AZ.
He married Karen on May 21, 1959, in Yuma, AZ, where they started their family. In 1962 he was transferred to Phoenix, AZ by his company, Tanner, who he worked for 35 years. They spent the next 45 years in...
Salome Aguinaga
Feb 17, 2021
Salome (aka Sam, Sal, Junior and Echo) Aguinaga of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away from Covid-19 on February 17, 2021 in Show Low. He was 79. Salome was born on November 15, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to his parents Salome and Dalia (Alcala) Aguinaga and was raised on the South Side of Chicago
He enlisted in the United States...
Brian Keith Bonito
Feb 17, 2021
Brian Keith Bonito, Sr. of Cibecue, Arizona passed away on February 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 45. Keith was born on March 25, 1975 in Whiteriver, Arizona to his parents, Troy Bonito and Vickie Lupe.
Keith was a true cowboy, encouraging each one of his children to be involved in rodeo. From rodeo queens to bullriders, each one...
Charles Randall Brewer
Feb 16, 2021
On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Charles Randall “Randy" Brewer, loving husband and father, passed away at age 45, at his home in Mesquite, Nevada. Charles was born October 4, 1975 in Flagstaff, Arizona. His parents are Charles P. Brewer and Danna M. (Brewer) Duncan.
He was raised in Northeastern Arizona and married Maria Duran on June 9, 2012 in Mesquite,...
Joseph Norman Dise
Feb 16, 2021
Joseph Norman "Joe" Dise died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona following a brief illness. He was 72 years old. Joe was born on a Wednesday, May 26, 1948, in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania to his parents, the late Arthur and Phyllis (Roser) Dise.
Although a Pennsylvania native, Joe enjoyed living in beautiful Arizona for the past four...
Debra Ann Winget
Feb 16, 2021
Debra Ann Winget (Hurt) was born in a US Air Force Hospital in England on October 20, 1952 to Charlie and Dorothy Hurt. Her dad was in the Army, so Debra became a world traveler at an early age. She lived in England and Germany before moving to the United States. She lived in Hawaii with her mom and dad...
Thomas Dean Howard, Jr.
Feb 14, 2021
Thomas Dean Howard, Jr. died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona of complications of Covid-19. He was 73 years old. Thomas was born Thursday, December 25, 1947, in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico to his parents, Rita (Patton) and the late Thomas D. Howard, Sr.
He leaves behind his wife, Norma...
Jeanie Wiley
Feb 14, 2021
Jeanie Wiley, age 91
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 9 o’clock in the evening.
Jeanie wanted to be remembered in life with many blessings of good experiences that were shared.
Services may be scheduled at a later date.
Steven Carl Valentine
Feb 12, 2021
Steven Carl Valentine died Friday, February 12, 2021, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona, from a sudden illness. He was 67 years old.
Steve was born on May 19, 1953, in Los Angeles, California to his parents, the late Walter Carl and Reatha Grace (Smith) Valentine.
Steve was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic and was...
Robert George Ivins
Feb 11, 2021
Robert George Ivins of Cibecue, Arizona entered eternal life on February 11, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 62. Robert was born on June 29, 1958 in Cibecue to his parents, George Ivins and Irene (Nagle) Murphy.
Robert enlisted in the United States Army before being Honorably discharged. He also served in the National Guard. "Bob" (as he was known...
Sandra Webb Reece
Feb 9, 2021
Sandra Webb Reece, sister, mom, grandma and friend, passed away February 9, 2021 due to covid complications.
She was born October 4, 1947 the 5th of 6 children to Chester Vancil and Ida Allen Webb in Taylor, AZ. She was raised on the Silvercreek where she learned to rise early, hoe a good row and pick [and eat]...
Rodney Doyle Heikens
Feb 9, 2021
Rodney D. Heikens was born in Wellsburg, Iowa on October 20, 1941 to Evert and Lorraine Heikens. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wellsburg High School. He then attended The Devry Institute in Chicago, IL where he studied to be an electrician. Nancy J. (Shinn) Heikens was born October 20, 1945 (They shared the same birthday!)...
Chad Ray Howrey
Feb 8, 2021
Chad Ray Howrey, 75, joined the Lord for celebration on February 8, 2021. He was born October 17, 1945 in Iowa to Frances and Ray Howrey.
Chad met the love of his life, Ruth, in Tempe, Arizona and they were married December 12, 1970. Their marriage was a 50-year love story, and they were dedicated to each other in every...
