Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Travis Baylish
May 11, 2021
Travis Baylish of Turkey Creek, Arizona peacefully passed away on May 11, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 50. Travis was born on May 24, 1970 in Whiteriver to his parents the late, Lupe Baylish, Sr. and Cyrillia Bead.
Travis is survived by his wife, Melinda Baylish; children, Nitika Bayish, Mazarene (Scott) Lee, Agnelia Baylish, Karianna Baylish,...
Juanita "Ninee" Tortice
May 10, 2021
Juanita "Ninee" Tortice unexpectedly died Monday, May 10, 2021, in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was 63 years old. Ninee was born on Friday, October 16, 1957, in Show Low, Arizona to her parents, the late John Max and Noddy (Early) Tortice.
At a young age, Ninee learned the importance and value of a hard honest day's work by following the example...
Jimmie T. Riley
May 10, 2021
Jimmie T. Riley died Monday, May 10, 2021, at his home in Whiteriver, Arizona from causes incident to his age. He was 88 years old. Riley was born on Sunday, July 24, 1932, in Gila County, Arizona to his parents, the late Sinew Luke and Peela (Quintero) Riley.
The viewing will be 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Friday, May...
Victor Stanley Williams
May 9, 2021
Victor Stanley Williams died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 43 years old. Victor was born on March 9, 1978, in Fairbanks, Alaska.
As a toddler, Victor's family moved to Arizona. When he was just a little kid, he went to the doctor's office for an appointment, with his mom. ...
Cecil Ivins, Sr.
May 8, 2021
Cecil Ivins, Sr. of Cibecue, Arizona peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his home in Cibecue with his beloved family by his side. He was 79. Cecil was born on May 13, 1941 in Cibecue to his parents the late, Phillip and Lillian (Hall) Ivins.
Cecil had a deep and abiding love for his...
Evelynn "Evie" Talone
May 1, 2021
Evelynn “Evie” Nienhuis Krueger Talone
March 8, 1942-May 1, 2021
Our beloved Evie (Nienhuis) Krueger Talone passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021. She had a long battle with Diabetes related illness and COPD. This beautiful soul touched the lives of so many in her 79 years. Although our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing she’s at peace...
Gina Reane Windham
May 1, 2021
Gina Reane Windham (AKA: Hurricane Gina) passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Gina was born on April 23, 1962, in Springerville, Arizona to her parents, Mont John and the late Winifred Gertrude (Kive) Carlson.
It’s difficult to summarize a whole life in a few sentences. Especially this one. She loved to fish...
Joan Taylor Leoffler
Apr 27, 2021
Joan Taylor Leoffler of Lakeside, Arizona peacefully passed away on April 27, 2021. She was 92. Joan was born on October 19, 1928 in Canastota, New York to her parents Arthur and Gladys (Harrison) Taylor.
Stephen Michael Poynter
Apr 25, 2021
Beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, Stephen Michael Poynter passed away April 25, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Peoria, Illinois.
Young and full of life he enjoyed and excelled in many athletic activities including baseball and basketball in his home state of Illinois. Later on he found his passion in Martial...
John Thomas Pelzman
Apr 24, 2021
John Thomas Pelzman of Show Low, Arizona formerly of Chaska, Minnesota peacefully passed away on April 24, 2021 at his home in Show Low. He was 73. John was born on December 16, 1947 in Sacramento, California to his parents, Rudolph and Esther (Broderick) Pelzman.
John spent his childhood at the Folsom State Prison Compound in California, where his father...
Sgt. Colby Ruiz
Apr 24, 2021
He was a soldier, son, brother, nephew, grandson, cousin, and friend.
Sgt. Colby Ruiz was born on September 8, 1998 in Eureka, California and departed this world on April 24, 2021 in Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Sgt. Ruiz will return home to be with his family one last time.
We will be honoring his life with a Vigil Service on May...
Cynthia "Cindy" Carroll
Apr 24, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Carroll was a wonderful caring Grandmother, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Cousin and Friend. Cindy Carroll was born September 11, 1964 to Veda Carroll and Murphy Carroll in McNary Arizona. She passed away April 24, 2021 in Show Low Arizona.
She is survived by her seven children, Martinez, Dina, Keisha, Kristy, Cecelia, Tia and Kolbe. Cindy had 10 grandchildren,10...
Barbara Ruth Warner
Apr 22, 2021
Barbara Ruth Warner, age 69, passed away on April 22, 2021. Barbara was born June 14, 1951 in Flint, Michigan to the late Thomas and Ruth (Schnell) Truscott. She moved to Arizona as a child and made her home in the valley.
She is survived by her two sons, and her siblings: two brothers and a sister. She is preceded...
Erik Paul North
Apr 20, 2021
Erik Paul North, 48, of Show Low, passed away, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Show Low. He was born August 8, 1972 in Van Nuys, California.
Paul is survived by his wife Kimberly Rabin and daughter, Hali.
Judith "Judy" Gayle Riffe
Apr 20, 2021
Judith (Judy) Gayle Riffe, daughter of Robert Clyde & Fern Whitlatch, was born March 3, 1942 in New Marshfield, Ohio. She died peacefully on April 20, 2021 at her home in Taylor, Arizona.
Judy married her High School Sweetheart, Teddy Norman Riffe on November 27, 1960. In 1963, like so many others, they decided to head west. Ended up settling...
Jane Anita Andreoni
Apr 19, 2021
Jane Anita Andreoni, age 79, passed away on April 19, 2021. She was born September 2, 1941 in Sanborn, Iowa.
She leaves behind 2 sisters, Judy and Renee and several stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jane moved to Snowflake in 2005 with her beloved husband, Ed (Ettore). Two of her sisters joined her in 2018. She lover her dog, Brandy, visiting...
John Vincent Fitzgerald
Apr 19, 2021
John Vincent Fitzgerald, 85, passed away on April 19th, 2021 at home in Pinetop, AZ, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was preceded by his parents, Vincent Fitzgerald and Lucy (Weeks) Fitzgerald and his five siblings. Don Michael Fitzgerald, Jim Fitzgerald, Margaret Mary (Fitzgerald) Richenberger, Thomas Fitzgerald, Annie “Baby” Fitzgerald.
He is survived his wife of 60 years, Mary Roberta...
Ernie Crocker
Apr 18, 2021
Ernie Crocker, beloved patriarch to his family, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Haven of Lakeside in Lakeside, Arizona. He was 83 years old. Ernie was born on Tuesday, August 17, 1937, in Whiteriver, Arizona to his parents, the late Joseph and Ellen (Ethelbah) Crocker.
As a young man, Ernie had a horse named "Captain." It was Captain who...
David Timothy Smith
Apr 17, 2021
David Timothy "Tiger" Smith of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on April 17, 2021 in Show Low. He was 51. David was born on October 19, 1969 in Show Low to his parents Raymond and Marion Lynda (Richards) Smith.
David loved the outdoors especially camping, boating and fishing. He will be dearly missed by those whom he dearly...
Beverly Cosay
Apr 17, 2021
Beverly Cosay of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away on April 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 64. Beverly was born on August 14, 1956 in Bylas, Arizona to her parents Andy and Linda (Casoose) Wright.
Beverly was a devout Christian and attended the Fire on The Mountain Church in East Fork, Arizona. She loved her family more than anything...
