Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Melvin Charles McLaws, Jr.
Nov 8, 2022
Melvin Charles McLaws, Jr., a veteran of the United States Navy for 20 years, passed away on November 8, 2022. He was preceded by his wife, Lynda J. McLaws. Melvin leaves behind two children, Gary and Michele McLaws; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from...
James Cuneo
Nov 6, 2022
At age 95 James Cuneo went to be with our Lord and Savior, surrounded in the loving comfort of his family. He passed away from several health complications associated with prostate cancer. James was born in Alexandria, Indiana. He served in the Navy during World War II, and the Korean War.
He married Jeanine June 18, 1948, in Andeson, Indiana....
Eunice Lyons Hutton
Nov 5, 2022
Eunice D. Lyons Hutton, 79, left her earthly home to join her loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, November 5th 2022. She passed peacefully in the presence of her daughter Vicki, to the tune of Silver Wings by Merle Haggard.
Eunice was a beloved woman with a vivacious always-on-the-go personality, vibrant smile, and loved by many in the White Mountain...
Melanie Hall Rhodes
Nov 4, 2022
Melanie Hall Rhodes passed away Saturday, November 4, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1955 to Jesse Grant Hall and Beuna Rose Fish Becker. Her mother said she was a gorgeous baby with lots of black hair and beautiful bright eyes! Melanie was an extremely intelligent and vivacious child which carried on into adulthood.
Melanie grew up in Lakeside...
Adelia Ann Burnette
Nov 2, 2022
Adelia Ann Burnette, 82, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away November 2, 2022 in Whiteriver, Arizona.
Adelia is survived by her daughter, Nora Massey (Ronald, Sr.); sons, Matthew Burnette, Michael Burnette; sisters, Delta Hinton, Marvene Ethelbah and Phoebe Riley; brothers, Harry Stover, Jr. and Monte Stover, Sr., and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.
A viewing is scheduled for Monday,...
Brian Harry Stephens
Nov 2, 2022
Brian Harry Stephens was born June 20, 1941 to Martha Elizabeth Wellman and Gorge Stanley Stephens, in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away November 2, 2022 in Lakeside, Arizona, at the age of 81, to be with the Lord and his late wife, Betty Stephens, who passed away November 6, 2013.
Brian was loved by many. He had seven siblings, Bonnie...
Deborah Louise Cole
Oct 25, 2022
In loving memory of Deborah (Debbie) Louise Cole, who died on October 25, 2022, in Lakeside, Arizona. Debbie was born on October 4, 1952, in Van Nuys, California.
Debbie was a joy to everyone she had the opportunity to meet. Despite suffering a serious brain injury that left her developmentally disabled at 18 months old, she lived a full, productive,...
Aaliyah Kathryn Jensen
Oct 23, 2022
Aaliyah Kathryn Jensen passed away on October 23, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. at home, in the arms of her mother and surrounded by family. She fought bravely and heroically for 13 months against Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a highly aggressive, difficult to treat, and incurable form of brain cancer.
Aaliyah Kirk was born on November 13, 2016 in...
Dr. John Duane Jones
Oct 22, 2022
It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. John Duane Jones. Dr. Jones passed away on October 22, 2022 at Mercy Gilbert Hospital after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Loretta, 6 children, 1 foster daughter, 19 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Dr. Jones was born...
Margaret Louise Linn
Oct 18, 2022
Margaret Louise Reidhead Linn was born on December 20, 1934 to Ralph and Grace (Allen) Reidhead on their ranch in Shumway, Arizona. She was the third of seven children. She loved the ranch life and loved riding her horse. She had to help her mother at a young age with the chores and help tend the kids. She had to...
Virginia McClain
Oct 18, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Virginia McClain of Show Low, Arizona on October
18, 2022. Her Husband Steve McClain was by her side when she passed away
peacefully.
Our mother, Virginia, was one of the strongest and kindest women to ever walk this
Earth, and our family was blessed to have her as the head of the family....
Jimmy Poblano, Sr.
Oct 17, 2022
Jimmy Poblano, Sr., 64, of Whiteriver, AZ, passed away 10/17/22, at home. Jimmy is survived by his companion Sherry Bendle; children, Tami Poblano and Jimmy Poblano, Jr.; grandchildren, Fabian Poblano, Sophia Faith Poblano, Jamie Poblano, and Jayda Poblano, and his great-grandchild, Jayla Poblano. There will be a one-night wake held at 10:00 AM, Thurs, 10/27/2022 at 321 Turkey Creek Road,...
Gloria Ann Ortega
Oct 15, 2022
Gloria Ann Ortega passed away peacefully, in her home, on October 15, 2022, in Holbrook, AZ. Gloria was born on October 20th 1954 in Holbrook, AZ.
She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1972 and served the Holbrook community as a Beautician for many years.
Gloria is survived by her children, Stacy Palmer of Fort Worth, TX, William Palmer of...
Judy Childs
Oct 12, 2022
Judy Narcisco Childs (75) of Cibecue, Arizona went home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 12, 2022 while being surrounded by her loved ones in Show Low, AZ. Judy was born in Cibecue, Arizona November 25th, 1946 to the late Minnie and Melvin Narcisco. She was 1 of 8 siblings. She had 6 children, 19 grandchildren, and 20...
Edwina May Berenbrock
Oct 12, 2022
A mother holds her child's hand for awhile and their hearts forever.
A rebel in the making, this red-headed, Hungarian Mom of four, went to be with the Lord on October 12,2022.
Edwina (Ed-win-a) Berenbrock, born 1932, was married for 63 years to Karl and had four sons.She was always strong with the Lord and a right hand to keep...
Watson Colelay
Oct 10, 2022
Watson Colelay, 82, of HonDah, AZ passed away on October 10, 2022 surrounded by family at home.
Watson lived a full life. After graduating from Phoenix Indian High School, he went to Los Angeles for job opportunities. It is there that he met his wife, Jane Parrish. It is also where they had their first daughter. They were later blessed...
Vincent "Vinnie" Forconi
Oct 9, 2022
Vincent Forconi was born in Northridge, California on August 3, 1989 and passed away unexpectedly on October 9th at the age of 33.
He is survived by his father, Frank Forconi, mother Laurie Tomlinson (Thomas), his sister Isabella Burks (Stephen), aunt Tina Forconi, niece Deveri Rawlings, nephews Jory and Justin Brandenburg, and his brothers, Dustin Rhein, Mike Tomlinson and...
