Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Maria Luz Perez
Jan 6, 2023
Maria Luz Perez, 72, passed away on January 6, 2023, in Show Low, AZ.
She leaves behind 8 children, 36 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. (Maria Luz Perez tiene 8 hijos, 36 nietos, 38 bisnietos y 1 tataranieta)
A visitation followed by rosary was held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel. A...
Featherrae Wycliffe
Jan 4, 2023
Featherrae Wycliffe, 38, passed away on January 4, 2023. There will be a one-night wake held at 10am, Wednesday, 1-11-23 at the family home. Funeral services will follow the next day, 10 am Thursday, 1-12-23, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Whiteriver, AZ. Burial, Family Plot, Seven Mile Cemetery, Seven Mile, AZ.
Burley J. Lane
Jan 3, 2023
Burley J. Lane, 83, of Show Low, Arizona passed away January 3, 2023. He was born in Kennett, Mo., the second son of Silas and Loraine Lane, on November 11, 1939.
He moved to Arizona in 1940, where he considered himself a native to the state. Burley worked for the City of Chandler, received his Associates degree in accounting, and...
Roslyn "Michelle" Henson
Jan 3, 2023
Roslyn Michelle Henson, “Michelle”, 59, passed away unexpectedly in Winslow, Arizona January 3rd, 2023.
Michelle is survived by her mother, Carol Policy of Holbrook; children, Roslyn Cherie Garcia of Holbrook, John Guin III of Evansville, Indiana, Jessi Harvey of Holbrook; siblings, Michael Rogers and Tim Rogers of Tahlequah Oklahoma, Marie Hayes of Holbrook Arizona; and 13 grandchildren.
She is preceded...
Ronique Jayleen Suttle
Jan 2, 2023
Ronique Jayleen Suttle, 24, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Mesa, AZ.
Ronique’s visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Whiteriver Baptist Church in Whiteriver, AZ. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Burial is to follow funeral services at the Morning Dove Cemetery.
Doris Kay Witt
Jan 1, 2023
Doris Kay Witt left us on New Year’s Day, 2023, sort of surrounded by her loving family. In keeping with her tenacious nature, she waited until the four-minute mid-day shift change, while one family member was coming down the stairs and another was going up, to quietly make her exit. She will be missed by all who knew her, especially...
Dr John Gregory Boyd
Jan 1, 2023
Dr. John Gregory Boyd, 84, of Snowflake, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 1st, 2023, at 11:00 am.
Dr. Boyd was a beloved dentist to Show Low, Arizona for 38 years; serving generations of patients and touching many lives with his kind and compassionate demeanor. Dr. Boyd developed a family centric practice with a staff that cared...
Dakotah Deanne Nikolaus
Dec 30, 2022
Dakotah Deanne Nikolaus, 29, passed December 30th, 2022, in San Tan Valley, Arizona. She was born January 2nd, 1993, in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Dakotah lived in Arizona her whole life. In high school Dakotah received many awards in FBLA, was a state champion in varsity cheer, and graduated from Show Low High School. Dakotah attended Arizona State University, where she belonged...
William Clayton Spradlin, Jr.
Dec 27, 2022
William (Bill) Clayton Spradlin, 85, passed away on December 27, 2022 after a brief illness.
Bill was born in Safford, Arizona on September 27, 1937 to parents William Clayton Spradlin and Katherine Boyd Case.
Bill was raised in Safford by his mother, Katherine and grandmother, Belle Case, as his father had passed away when Bill was only 2 years old. ...
Jacquedee "Jackie" Kraxberger
Dec 25, 2022
Jacquedee “Jackie” Kraxberger peacefully passed away on December 25, 2022, from natural causes at Solterra of the White Mountains in Lakeside, AZ. She was 90 years old.
Jackie was born on May 10, 1932, in Scott City, Kansas to Art and Fern (Harrington) Kendall. She graduated High School from Mount St. Gertrude Academy in Denver, Colorado. She also attended Loretta...
Verna May Mueller
Dec 25, 2022
Verna May Mueller, beloved wife and mother passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day. Words cannot express the grief we feel at her sudden passing, and we will forever deeply love and miss her. There is a huge hole in our hearts that will never be filled until we see her again.
Born May 7, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Verna truly...
Marili Thomas
Dec 24, 2022
Marili Thomas of Snowflake AZ, sweet mother, sister, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Marili was born on May 24,1939 in Manassa, Colorado to Carl and Anna Thomas. She was 83 years old.
Marili was a beloved educator, teaching all grades from kindergarten to college. She was a life-long member of...
Matthew J. Riley
Dec 23, 2022
Matthew J. Riley, 60, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Lakeside, AZ.
A visitation will be held from 9am to 11am Monday, January 2, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fort Apache Chapel, Fort Apache, Arizona. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am Monday at the church. Burial will follow at the Canyon...
Elizabeth "Willy" Butler
Dec 23, 2022
Elizabeth “Willy” Butler, 80, of Holbrook, AZ, went home to the Lord on December 23, 2022.
Born on July 20, 1942 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Harriet Murphy and George Butler. Elizabeth traveled and lived in various states all over the country. Elizabeth moved to Arizona in the 1970’s to pursue her...
Clifford James Montoya
Dec 22, 2022
On December 22, 2022 we unexpectedly lost our beloved Clifford James Montoya a brother, son, uncle and husband. He was born in Keams Canyon, Arizona on July 22, 1978.
He grew up in Whitecone and Holbrook with his mother and siblings. He graduated from Holbrook High School in 1997 and earned a Radiologic Technologist degree at Apollo College in 2006.
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James "Murf" Murphy
Dec 22, 2022
James "Murf" Murphy fell asleep in death on December 22, 2022 in Show Low, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gail Murphy, his two sons Sean Murphy and Lawson Murphy, and their wives Megan and Andrea.
He was born January 22, 1952 to Harry and Mary Murphy of Providence, RI. His parents began studying with Jehovah’s...
Lorraine Reidhead Taylor
Dec 22, 2022
Lorraine Michelle Reidhead Taylor left this world for her Heavenly Home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 7, 1966. She is the fourth child and second daughter of Leland and Loris (DeWitt) Reidhead.
Her family moved often following work. However, they settled in Show Low, Arizona long enough...
Lucy Marie Quintero
Dec 20, 2022
Lucy Marie Quintero, 82, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home.
There will be a one-night wake held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the family home located at 1405 N. Tenijieth Avenue, Whiteriver, Arizona. Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, December 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at the Whiteriver...
Oscar Truax
Dec 19, 2022
Oscar Truax, 75, of Carrizo, AZ, passed away on December 19, 2022, in Show Low, AZ.
There will be a one-night wake held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 29 Velva Drive, Carrizo, Arizona. Funeral services will be held the following day, Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Carrizo Assembly of God Church, Carrizo.
Burial...
