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

Aug 8, 2023

Mayor of Holbrook, Arizona, passes away

 

“Bloom where you are planted”

Elizabeth Blank Budenholzer, 91, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family and among friends on Monday, August 8, 2023, in Show Low, Arizona. 

 

Born Elizabeth Louise Blank on January 28, 1932, in Madison, Wisconsin, the oldest of three children born to Lester Marion Blank...

Aug 7, 2023

 

Rosemary Pinal, 72, passed away on August 7, 2023, at Haven of Lakeside in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born on June 14, 1951, in Seven Mile, Arizona to Roy Pinal and Gladys Wool. 

Rosemary grew up in Whiteriver, Arizona. She graduated from Alchesay High School in Whiteriver, Arizona. After high school, she attended Haskell Indian Nations Junior College...

Aug 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donny Baca at the age of 45. He was born and raised in Holbrook, AZ and died on August 05, 2023. 

Donny was preceded in death by his father, Isidro S. Baca, Sr, who died on June 06, 2021. He is survived by his wife Monica Baca; his...

Aug 2, 2023

Heidi Goodpaster, a beautiful and vibrant soul, tragically passed away on August 2, 2023, at age 51. Heidi was born in New Mexico on June 17, 1972, to Velnita "Dee Dee" and Jerry Goodpaster.

Heidi lived most of her life in Arizona, where she graduated from DeVry University in 2000. Her final days were spent in Joseph City, Arizona. She...

Jul 30, 2023

Albert Leonard Jewell passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix with his loving family by his side. He was born on Thursday, December 3, 1953, in McNary, Arizona to David Leonard Jewell and Geannie Pearl (Penrod)Jewell.

Albert is survived by his daughters: Terri Ross (Joe Ban), Teresa Reynolds (Jason); son Teryl Jewell; 12 grandchildren:...

Jul 30, 2023

Willie Lee “Bill” Fraley, 78, of Holbrook, Arizona, passed away July 30, 2023, in Chandler, Arizona.

Bill was born in Hatfield, Kentucky on February 27, 1945, to George Irvin and Myrtle Jackson Fraley. He was one of 13 children. Bill graduated from Kyger Creek High School in Cheshire, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1970. While...

Jul 29, 2023

Following a long, debilitating illness, our dear mother, Lena Ann Gallanda (Lee), passed away July 29, 2023, at the home of daughter, Karen Mapes, in Vernon, AZ. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Paterson, New Jersey to Joseph and Lena Villano. She is survived by her older sister, Carmella Lehocky, and younger sister, Joan LaJoie, both of NJ....

Jul 29, 2023

Eric Ryan Taylay, 34, of Cibecue, Arizona, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona.

There will be a one-night wake held in Eric's honor on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10:00 am, at the family home located at 413 S. Cibecue Road in  Cibecue, Arizona.

Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:00...

Jul 29, 2023

Safernia McMillan, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Snowflake, Arizona. She was born September 25, 1937, in Concho, AZ

Saffie, as her friends and family called her, is survived by her son, David C. McMillan, (Lily), granddaughter Shana and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 24, 2023

Sharene Lynette Begay, 39, of Whiteriver, Arizona, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona. 

There will be a one-night wake held in Sharene’s honor on Friday, August 4, 2023, 10 am, at the family home located at 2505 S. Lewis Street, Ft. Apache, AZ. Funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, August 5, 2023, 1...

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Towry was born July 18,1935 by a midwife, in the settlement of Soper, Oklahoma near Hugo, Oklahoma to Joseph Adrian Towry and Severnial Helen Towry (Easley).  Mary was the first of three children, followed by a brother, Roger Dale and a sister, Loretta Ann.  The family moved west when Mary was young and eventually settled in Maricopa, Arizona.  ...

Jul 22, 2023

Roger Lee Bushong passed away on July 22, 2023 at home in Show Low, Arizona. He was 91. Roger was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. He liked to spend time in Rocky Point and riding quads in the Imperial Dunes with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; children,...

Jul 21, 2023

In Memoriam: John Lee Tanner (September 23, 1947 - July 21,2023)

With fond memories we announce the passing of the devoted and faithful John Lee Tanner of Snowflake AZ. Born on September 23, 1947, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. John's life was one of service and dedication to his family, community, and faith. On July 21, 2023, at his home in...

Jul 18, 2023

Timothy Fred Dixon was born on September 13, 1964 to Don and Peggy Dixon in Carlsbad New Mexico. He passed away on July 18, 2023.

He was the youngest of four brothers, Bobby, David and Harold of Holbrook and Joseph City. He graduated High School in Joseph City and went on to college for computer programming. He moved to Flagstaff...

Jul 14, 2023

Texter Nosie, Sr.,  71, passed away on July 14, 2023 in Show Low, Arizona.

There will be a one-night wake held in Texter's honor on Monday, July 24, 2023, 10 am, at the family home located at 2805 Ft. Apache Road, Seven Mile. Funeral services will follow the next day, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 1 pm, at the Seven Mile...

Jul 11, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Lavell W. Gardner passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home in Snowflake, Arizona with her family at her bedside. She was 83 years old. Lavell was born on a Sunday, December 10, 1939, in what is known as Bellybutton, U.S.A. in Snowflake, Arizona to her parents, the late Linford Clyde and Della Ann (Butler) Webb. 

She was...

Jul 8, 2023

With shattered hearts the family of Sharon K. Smith announces her passing on July 8, 2023. Sharon leaves behind her dear husband, Clair D. Smith of almost 62 years. Children, Tim (Paula), Jodi (Darin), and Eric (Cari). Grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin, and Jared. Great- grandchildren, Bryan, Jaxon, Katie-Lynn, and Jaelyn.

Sharon was surrounded by her family at the time of her...

Jul 7, 2023

Linda Marlene Amos, 82, died peacefully at home in Phoenix on July 7, 2023, with family by her side.  She was born on November 26, 1940, in Phoenix to the late Marlen and Winona (Huber) Willis.

Marlene grew up in Phoenix with her parents and older brother, Clyde.  There she went to elementary school, graduated from North High School, and...

Jul 4, 2023

Frederick Ernest Cody, also known as “Jake”, passed away on July 4, 2023 in Buckeye, Arizona. 

Frederick was born on June 2, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona  to Patrick and Norberta Endfield Cody.

 Frederick grew up in Whiteriver and in Cedar Creek Arizona, where he attended Alchesay High School, earning his GED at 19, in Whiteriver, Arizona.

Frederick began work...