Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
McTavia Isadora Silas
Jul 29, 2020
McTavia Isadora (Victor) Silas, also known as “Sister”, 22, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in East Fork, Arizona. She was born on November 3, 1997 in Whiteriver, Arizona to McTeveus Victor Sr and Bernadette Clarkson.
McTavia is survived by her husband, Franklin Silas Jr; one son, Stellan Silas. Siblings: McTeveus (Maria) Victor Jr., Bernall Nosie and McTeveson Nosie and Shanielle...
Dianne Frances Leslie Farrah
Jul 29, 2020
Dianne Frances Leslie Farrah unexpectedly died July 29, 2020, at her home in Show Low, Arizona. She was 67 years old. Dianne was born on September, 15, 1952, in Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland to her parents, the late Toufic Thomas and Helen Catherine (Baniewich) Farrah.
She worked for the Industrial Commission of Arizona for many years as the Assistant to...
Jessie Marie Escobedo Formica
Jul 28, 2020
Jessie Marie Escobedo Formica, 93, was born November 6, 1926 in Solomonville, Arizona to Marie Franco and Tomas Escobedo. She was the 6th of eight children and one of three girls.
Jessie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28th at her home in Show Low, AZ, surrounded by her five children, Cathy Sinclair of Casa Grande, Robin Gates (Richard) of...
Michael Dennis Stober
Jul 28, 2020
Michael Dennis Stober, who went by Denny or Dennis, a summer resident of Show Low, passed away Tuesday July 28th, 2020.
He was born February 20th, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The son of Glenn and Mary Stober. Baby brother, and best friend of Randolf Stober. Denny moved to Arizona after high school, where he met and married his wife,...
Dona Downs Cooper
Jul 27, 2020
In loving memory of Dona Downs (Ambos) Cooper who was taken from us unexpectedly on July 27, 2020 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born on December 27, 1947 in Globe, Arizona.
She leaves behind a loving husband Eddie R. Cooper; daughter, Darcie D. Jones and was surrounded by a large immediate family who loves her.
Private services were held...
Rita Mae K. Norris
Jul 25, 2020
Rita Mae K. Norris passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born May 3, 1956 at Whiteriver, Arizona to the late Andrew & Edith Kinney. She was the 5th child of 10.
Rita lived in McNary all her life. She was an avid fisherwoman and was a tomboy when she was young. She had a slingshot handy, instead of...
Barbara Anne Enriquez
Jul 24, 2020
Barbara Anne Enriquez, 52, died Friday, July 24, 2020, in Tempe, Arizona. She was born September 5, 1967, to the late Bruce and Sybil Gertrude (Cooley) Peaches.
She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Enriquez; children: Fabian, Raquel, Krysten, and Ashonte Enriquez; grandkids: Jalen, Iesha and Brayden Enriquez, Paige Brooks, Khianna, Karmello and Kaleili Enriquez, Noah and Esai Ivins;...
Paul Durbin
Jul 23, 2020
We say farewell to Paul Durbin, age 52, who returned home to the Lord on July 23, 2020. Paul was born on December 4, 1967 in Denver, CO.
Paul was preceded in death by his father Charlie Durbin. He is survived by his wife, Lisa. 2 daughters, Cassandra and Elizabeth, and 4 step sons, Justin, Michael, Brandon and Allan, his...
Lee Kindberg Watters
Jul 23, 2020
Lee Kindberg Watters, age 92, was released from heart disease and aspiration pneumonia to join her Savior and Lord the evening of July 23, 2020.
Lee was born Virginia Lee Duncan on October 26, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA. While an infant her family moved to Auburn and Boston, MA, where she grew up. In her late teens at a...
Willard Lemoin Hunt
Jul 21, 2020
Willard L. Hunt, Jr. of Show Low, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Show Low. He was born on January 27, 1945 in Ipswich, Queensland, Austrailia to Willard L. & Madeline Joy (Solway) Hunt, Sr.
He attended school in Gardena, California. After high school, he served in the US Navy. Willard worked as a truck driver throughout...
Allen Yates
Jul 21, 2020
Allen Yates, 80, of Snowflake, passed on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona.
He was born on June 9, 1940 to Clee and Myrle (Lankford) Yates in Indiana. After a one year courtship he married his late wife, Linda Yates, in December of 1962. He is survived by his five children, Paul (Robin)...
Jimmie S. Walker
Jul 20, 2020
Jimmie S. Walker, 77, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in Show Low, Arizona. He was born June 6, 1943, to the late Norman C. and Dolores (Papalardo) Walker in Modesto, California.
Jimmie was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and following his honorable discharge, he worked as a wholesale floral broker for more than 20 years. Jimmie then went...
Philliph Travis Wilson
Jul 18, 2020
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Philliph Travis Wilson, a loving son, husband and father of one child passed away at the young age of 23. Philliph was born on February 19, 1997 in Socorro, New Mexico to Russell Travis Wilson and Christine Elizabeth Wilson. He graduated from Cedar Park High School in 2015. On February 22, 2017 he married Adalia...
Virginia Marcella Evers
Jul 17, 2020
On July 17, 2020, Virginia Evers went to be with the Lord and her husband, Ellis. Virginia was two months shy of her turning 100 years old. She is survived by her 6 children, 28 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.
Virginia and Ellis were pioneers in the Pro-Life movement. She created "The Precious Feet" pin; a lapel pin the size...
Julie Ann Marie Benally Cooley
Jul 16, 2020
Julie Ann Marie Benally Cooley, of Whiteriver, AZ, was called to rest on the evening of July 16, 2020, in Scottsdale, AZ. She was another victim of the historic Covid 19 virus pandemic. She was only 59 years of age.
Julie was born August 6, 1960, in the old hospital of McNary, AZ, to her late parents Guy and...
Doyle Reese Hatch
Jul 15, 2020
Doyle Reese Hatch passed away on July 15, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas following a short illness. He was born January 23, 1933, in Taylor, Arizona to the late Vern Hatch and Lena (Pearce) Hatch.
Doyle was a veteran of the United States Army, and served during the Korean War. He also worked for many years as a heavy equipment...
James William Kotofskie
Jul 13, 2020
James Kotofskie passed into his next life on July 13, 2020, as he wished at his home in Show Low, AZ ,surrounded by family, from congestive heart failure. He maintained his knowledge, wit and humor until his last breath. He is survived by children, Phillip Kotofskie and Susan (Don) Hicks; grandchildren, Hillary and Garrett; great grandchildren. Lilly and Giselle, and...
Kenneth Lorenzo Kempton
Jul 13, 2020
Kenneth Lorenzo Kempton, 84, died on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Kenneth was born on Monday, October 21, 1935, in Safford, Arizona to Ervin Clyde and Pearl (Payne) Kempton.
When he was a young man, everyone called Kenneth "Stick" because of his gigantic 6'4" stature. He met a beautiful young girl by the...
Billy Eugene Haelbig
Jul 10, 2020
Billy E. Haelbig, age 86, returned home to his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2020.
Billy was born November 17, 1933 to William and Ivy Jones Haelbig. He was raised in Rockdale, Texas along with his two older sisters, Wanda Lebo and Willine Lolly.
He graduated from Rockdale High School in 1951. He loved following the Rockdale Tigers. He...
Ashley "Chip" Griggs, Jr.
Jul 8, 2020
Ashley Griggs Jr. "Chip" passed away on July 8, 2020 in Phoenix, Az. He was 55 years old. Chip was born on June 7, 1965 in McNary, Arizona to his parents, Ashley Sr. & Vera (Johnson) Griggs.
He graduated from Alchesay High School Class of 1983. That same year he started working for the Fort Apache Timber Company (FATCO). He...
