Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ

Dennis Vance

Nov 15, 2024

Dennis Wayne Vance, a proud Army Vietnam Combat Veteran was born on March 22, 1949, to Carl Leroy and Marbry Vance. He passed away on November 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication.

Known for his lovingly stubborn nature, Dennis had a deep passion for hunting and fishing, indulging in these pastimes whenever he could....

Richard William Tissaw

Nov 14, 2024

Richard "Dick" Tissaw, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.  Known for his determined, grumpy charm, he faced life and its challenges on his own terms - including his brief battle with cancer.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Janet of nearly 58 years, their children, Lynn, Brenda, Kendall and Farragh, ten...

Isaias Salazar

Nov 14, 2024

Isaias Arellano Salazar was born in Penjamo, GUA on July 14,1972 and passed away in Show Low, AZ on November 15,2024 at the age of 52.

Isaias was a family man. He loved his wife Maria Guadalupe; his son, Emilio; daughter, Emanuela Arellano Ocegura; his brand-new grandson, Noah Zaragoza Arellano and daughter, Ana Arellano Valadez.

Isaias lives...

Gerald Gyorkos

Nov 13, 2024

The evening of November 13, 2024, Gerald went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior.  He is missed so very much but has now reunited with his daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter.

Gerald was a loving husband, father, and grandpa.  He so loved his great-grandchildren.  It was a joy to his heart to see them play and get hugs from...

Clair Smith

Nov 11, 2024

In the quiet early afternoon of November 11, 2024, Clair went to be with his forever sweetheart. Though we have joy that Dad and Mom are now together again, they are both so missed. 

Clair leaves behind his brother, Dean Smith and Sister Joanne Smith Moya. Children, Tim (Paula), Jodi (Darin), Eric (Cari). Grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin, and Jared. Great- grandchildren, Bryan,...

Jeffery Burton Fountain

Nov 8, 2024

Jeffery Burton Fountain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and esteemed veteran, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Snowflake, Arizona. Born on May 2, 1950, in Glendale, Arizona, Jeffery lived a life marked by dedication, love, and adventure.

As an Army Veteran who served bravely in Vietnam, Jeffery earned three Bronze Stars for his valor and commitment to his country....

Patricia Mary Dodge

Nov 7, 2024

Patrica M. Dodge passed peacefully November 7, 2024. She was born May 7, 1939 in Tribune, Kansas.

Pat is survived by her son Don Jr. and his wife Cathy, son Doug Dodge, granddaughter Breana and her husband Reed Arvin, and two granddaughters Riley and Neely Arvin.

 Pat and her husband were high school sweethearts and moved to Tucson, Arizona with their two...

Angela Poletti

Nov 4, 2024

"Angela "Angie" Poletti peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 4th, 2024.

She was born on November 22, 1933 in Bari Italy. She later moved to New York and ended up settling in her dream location, Arizona.

Angela was known for being a great seamstress and cook, and enjoyed volunteering her time to St. Vincent de Paul Society in Pinetop.

Church...

Barbara Cantin

Nov 4, 2024

Barbara J. Cantin peacefully passed away on November 4, 2024, in Show Low, AZ. Born on July 2, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to the loving parents Hal Cantin and Muriel Hoffberg, Barbara was a woman of grace and perseverance.

Though her time on earth has come to an end, Barbara's loving spirit will forever linger in the hearts...

Eva Ann Whitt

Oct 31, 2024

Eva Ann (Decker) Whitt, age 87, passed away at her home in Highland Utah on October 31, 2024.

There will be a public viewing for Eva on Friday November 15th from 6pm to 8pm at Owens Livingston Mortuary – Heritage Chapel 84 E.19th South Snowflake, AZ 85937.

An additional viewing will take place Saturday November 16th from 9am to 9:50am at the...

Velda Rogers

Oct 30, 2024

Velda Pauline Rollins Rogers passed away October 30, 2024. She was born February 18, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, the fourth child of Kennith and Louise Lester Rollins.

As a child, her family moved almost every three years. While still living in Los Aneles, her father was in a play with June Williams. Ester Williams would visit her sister...

Mark Carter

Oct 30, 2024

Mark Timothy Carter, age 56, passed away on October 30, 2024, at his home in Lakeside, Arizona, following a four-month battle against cancer. He was born on June 21, 1968, in Davenport, Iowa, to Timothy Lyle Carter and Mary Ann (Buskirk) Carter. Mark was Tim's only child and the firstborn of Mary Ann's four children.

When Mark was four...

Michael Bishop

Oct 26, 2024

Michael Joseph Bishop

"Mikey"

June 8, 1979 ---- Oct 26,2024

Michael, "Mikey", Joseph Bishop was born June 8, 1979 to Faye Yvonne Hare Bishop and Kevin Jon Bishop in Mesa Arizona. He passed away on Oct 26, 2024.

Outgoing, Energetic, competitive and a strong dedication to helping others best describes Michael.

He had a talent for putting...

Robert Muder

Oct 26, 2024

Robert Dennis Muder Jr., better known as Bob or Bobby, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024 in Show Low, Arizona, at the age of 69. Born on September 29, 1955 in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Robert Dennis Muder Sr. and Marjorie Ann Baganz Muder.

A lifelong member of...

Russell Kimberlin

Oct 24, 2024

Russell Kerry Kimberlin of Snowflake passed away on October 24, 2024 surrounded by family and friends after a four year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Kerry was born in Amarillo, Texas on May 29, 1945 to Jonnie Kimberlin and Selma Bergeron. He worked for the BNSF Railroad for over 30 years.

Kerry married Marsha in 1969 and they were parents to five children....

William LaBrake

Oct 22, 2024

William Andrews LaBrake passed away on October 22nd 2024 at his home in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Syracuse, New York, to parents, Leonard and Evelyn LaBrake. A devoted family, man William's love for his wife, Glenda, and his children, grandchildren, & Great-Grandchildren, was truly unconditional. Family meant everything to him....

Carl "Allen" Gilmore

Oct 22, 2024

Carl "Allen" Gilmore was born May 31, 1964 to Floyd and Janice Gilmore in Long Beach, California. He died October 22, 2024 in Lewiston, Idaho. 

Allen was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a fulltime mission in the Buenos Aires Argentina Mission. He also served his country in the US Navy.

He is preceded...

Marilyn Clonts

Oct 18, 2024

Marilyn Freeman Clonts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Snowflake, Arizona, at the age of 88. She was born on October 27, 1935, in Snowflake, AZ to Rial and Faun (Standifird) Freeman.

Marilyn graduated from Snowflake High School in May 1953 and earned her nursing degree from Good Samaritan School of Nursing...

Rebecca Harvey

Oct 15, 2024

Rebecca Sue Harvey left us in the early hours on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side. Rebecca was born on cold day on January 14, 1947 to the late Lydo and Ruby Harvey. Rebecca was a member of the Ndeezn clan.

She was a member of the Open Bible Lutheran Church....

June Reidhead

Oct 12, 2024

Celebrating the Life of June Ballard Reidhead

Join us in honoring the remarkable life of June Ballard Reidhead, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born on June 29, 1930, in the charming town of Snowflake, Arizona, June was the ninth of ten children born to Charles and Belva Willis Ballard.

She grew up in Snowflake and graduated...