Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Diana Butler
Jul 3, 2025
Diana Wilson Butler, beloved wife, mother, sister, and educator, passed away on July 3, 2025, in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born on May 18, 1947 in McNary, Arizona, to H.D. (Dick) Wilson and Martha McNary Wilson.
Diana is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Bill Butler; her daughter, Amanda Butler (Nathan); her brother, Douglas Wilson (Donna); and many...
James "Fred" Stewart
Jul 2, 2025
James Frederick Stewart (Fred), beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-
grandfather, suddenly passed away peacefully due to TMB (too many birthdays) on July
2, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1939, in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona,
to the late Melvin Frederick Stewart and the late Joan Hakes Stewart.
Fred was known for his unwavering faith, dedication to family, and...
Seretta Brooks
Jul 1, 2025
Seretta Brooks, 59, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 26, 1965, in Whiteriver, Arizona, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elmer and Carolyn (Kane) Brooks.
Seretta was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose warmth, strength, and kindness touched all who knew her. She is survived...
Guy Heder
Jun 29, 2025
Guy Lester Earl Heder, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and friend, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 63. He leaves behind a legacy of love, music, and unwavering dedication to his family, students, and community.
Guy was born on June 2, 1962, in Snowflake, Arizona, to Lloyd Earl Heder and Helen Ann Sabin Heder. He was...
Shaina Earl
Jun 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shaina Earl, who left us too soon on June 28, 2025, at the age of 28. Born on October 9, 1996, Shaina was a free spirit whose love for the natural beauty of the mountains and trees defined her time living in Washington State. She embraced life with a...
Mark Bead
Jun 28, 2025
Mark Bead, age 59, of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on June 28, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1966 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Davis Bead and Cindy Paxson.
Mark was a proud member of a large and loving family, one of nine siblings. He attended Sherman Indian High School, where he formed many lifelong friendships. Mark had a deep love...
Johnny Kay
Jun 28, 2025
Johnny Lynn Kay passed away peacefully at home in Snowflake, Arizona, on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer.
Born October 15, 1947, in Snowflake to Ren and Julia (Ramsay) Kay, John was raised alongside his siblings: Ethel, Leo, Bonnie, and Hazel (stillborn). His childhood was filled with family businesses, faith, and...
Jeffrey Hudson
Jun 27, 2025
Jeffrey Dean Hudson, born February 22, 1992 in Show Low, Arizona. At the age of 20 he enlisted into the United States Army where he earned the title of US Army Air Traffic Control Operator. After serving, including a year in South Korea, he returned home to Lakeside where he lived until his death on June 22, 2025.
Jeffrey is survived...
Mont Burke
Jun 26, 2025
Mont Leroy Burke was born August 12, 1932 in Snowflake, Arizona. He was the second of 10 children born to James and Montez Burke. He passed away on June 26, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after fighting valiantly to overcome congestive heart failure and kidney failure. He was continually surrounded by his family and friends who love...
Salvador Torres Castillo
Jun 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Salvador "Sal" Torres Sr.
November 1, 1948 - June 25, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Salvador "Sal" Torres Sr., a beloved
husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pillar of the Pinetop, Arizona community.
Sal passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a
legacy grounded in love,...
Jay Turley
Jun 23, 2025
Jay Harvey Turley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully, due to natural causes, on June 23, 2025, at the age of 95. Born January 3, 1930 in Joseph City, Arizona, Jay lived a life dedicated to family and service.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Turley, and 7 children, 18 grandchildren, and...
Dahntay Peaches
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dahntay Peaches, born on January 10, 2004, and who left us too soon, on June 23, 2025, at the tender age of 21. Dahntay brought warmth and kindness to those fortunate enough to know him. He was the beloved son of Vivi Ann Henry, who cherished him deeply.In the...
Paul Arries
Jun 22, 2025
Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Paul Arries, age 67, of Lakeside, Arizona, passed away suddenly on June 22, 2025. Born in Miami, Florida, on January 30, 1958, Paul was the beloved son of Lorraine and Verdun Arries.He proudly dedicated 20 years and 5 months of honorable service to his country as an Aviation Jet Mechanic in the United States...
Elias Leslie
Jun 21, 2025
Elias James Leslie, 19, passed away June 21, 2025 in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born October 31, 2005 in Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Elias was ASC Certified and worked at Jiffy Lube while he attended Northland Pioneer College (NPC). He was working toward obtaining his EMT certification so he could start at one of the local fire stations. He also completed...
Joseph Gabaldon
Jun 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Patrick Gabaldón, who peacefully departed this life on June 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on January 19, 1960, in Holbrook, Arizona. He lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a commitment to his community.
Joseph was a beloved husband to his wife, Carla...
Joseph Acosta
Jun 19, 2025
Joseph Asiano Acosta peacefully passed away on June 19, 2025 in Snowflake, Arizona. He was 80. Joseph was born on March 28, 1945 in Holbrook, Arizona to his parents, Clement and Martha Acosta.
Joe lived in Holbrook and worked at the Powwow Trading Post, which he loved very much. He married Lucy Sample Acosta and had two lovely kids, Mark and...
James Miller
Jun 19, 2025
James Joseph Miller, 72, of Show Low, Arizona, formerly of Riverside, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025.
Born on December 13, 1952, in Riverside, New Jersey, James was the beloved son of the late James P. Miller and Mary Angeline Bertino. He attended Burlington County Vo-Tech High School, where he developed many lifelong friendships and a strong...
Christine Coon
Jun 17, 2025
Christine Renee Coon, born October 29,1949, in Creston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Show Low, Arizona, at the age of 75.
Christine's life was filled with love for her family, faith, and many passions. A talented musician, she found great joy playing the piano and organ for her church, where her music touched the hearts of...
Dorothy Rogers
Jun 14, 2025
Dorothy Ann Rogers, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 14,
2025, at the age of 86. She had dementia, heart issues, severe headaches, and back problems for
the last several years, her passing was a day to be celebrated by our mother and all that care
about her. She was born on November 9, 1938, in...
Imogene Redford
Jun 8, 2025
Imogene Evelyn Redford, age 96 of Pinetop, Arizona passed away June 8, 2025. She was born October 4, 1928 in Buffalo, New York. She was an Alumni from Springville Griffith Institute in Springville, New York.
Imogene was a hard worker and dedicated her work career as a Substitute Teacher for Handicap Children. Late in life she worked with Hospice Compassus....
