Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
James William Kotofskie
Jul 13, 2020
James Kotofskie passed into his next life on July 13, 2020, as he wished at his home in Show Low, AZ ,surrounded by family, from congestive heart failure. He maintained his knowledge, wit and humor until his last breath. He is survived by children, Phillip Kotofskie and Susan (Don) Hicks; grandchildren, Hillary and Garrett; great grandchildren. Lilly and Giselle, and...
Kenneth Lorenzo Kempton
Jul 13, 2020
Kenneth Lorenzo Kempton, 84, died on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Kenneth was born on Monday, October 21, 1935, in Safford, Arizona to Ervin Clyde and Pearl (Payne) Kempton.
When he was a young man, everyone called Kenneth "Stick" because of his gigantic 6'4" stature. He met a beautiful young girl by the...
Billy Eugene Haelbig
Jul 10, 2020
Billy E. Haelbig, age 86, returned home to his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2020.
Billy was born November 17, 1933 to William and Ivy Jones Haelbig. He was raised in Rockdale, Texas along with his two older sisters, Wanda Lebo and Willine Lolly.
He graduated from Rockdale High School in 1951. He loved following the Rockdale Tigers. He...
Ashley "Chip" Griggs, Jr.
Jul 8, 2020
Ashley Griggs Jr. "Chip" passed away on July 8, 2020 in Phoenix, Az. He was 55 years old. Chip was born on June 7, 1965 in McNary, Arizona to his parents, Ashley Sr. & Vera (Johnson) Griggs.
He graduated from Alchesay High School Class of 1983. That same year he started working for the Fort Apache Timber Company (FATCO). He...
Arden Lee Brady
Jul 6, 2020
Arden Lee Brady, 78, peacefully passed away holding his loving wife's hand on July 6, 2020 at their home in Vernon, AZ. He was born April 7, 1942 to William Patrick and Beryl Mae (Gillespie) Brady in St. Johns, AZ.
Arden was a servant of our Lord, a cowboy and an American patriot through and through. He served his country...
Vine "Kinney" Ethelbah
Jul 5, 2020
Vine “Kinney” Ethelbah was called home to be with our Lord on July 5, 2020 at the age of 93 at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ. She was born in Kinishba, AZ on June 19, 1927 to Chester and Eva “Gay” Kinney.
Vine lived a long beautiful life, she was a strong willed, kind and compassionate person....
Mary Colleen Runion
Jul 5, 2020
Mary Runion, 90, left her earthly domain on July 5 in Lakeside. The world has lost a loving caregiver, entrepreneur, Christian woman. The family has gained one fierce guardian angel.
She was born in Lisbon, Ohio in 1929. She married Harold Runion in 1947 and together had three children: Jerry (Michelle), Keith, and Tracy (Matt) Chase.
She was predeceased by...
Mary Linda Gabaldon
Jul 3, 2020
Mary Linda Gabaldon, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at the Little Colorado Medical Center in Winslow, Arizona following a brief illness. She was 83 years old. Mary was born on Sunday, May 1, 1938, in Holbrook, Arizona to her parents, the late Jesus Lucero "Joe" and Aggie (Tafoya) Montano.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Holbrook and was a graduated...
Daniel Childs
Jul 2, 2020
Daniel Childs of Carrizo, Arizona passed away on July 2, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Daniel was born on July 4, 1962 in Carrizo to the late, William and Helen (Cook) Childs.
Daniel loved being in the woods. He enjoyed cutting firewood for his family and friends. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and also worked as...
Margaret Helen Wilson
Jul 2, 2020
Margaret Helen Wilson (nee Gelosi) was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 10, 1928. She had three brothers, Salvatore, Joseph and Vito.
Margaret married James R. Wilson on March 1, 1952. They embarked on a life of service, James was in the U.S. Army. They subsequently had three children, James, Donna and Debra. Margaret was a homemaker and...
Ivan Daryl Cosay
Jul 2, 2020
Ivan Daryl "Ivanna" Cosay unexpectedly died on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at his home in Whiteriver, Arizona. He was 48 years old. Ivan was born on Monday, February 28, 1972, in Whiteriver, Arizona. Throughout his life, Ivan was a helpful and hard worker in everything he did. He was always willing to do the "dirty" jobs that no one else...
Charles Lon Thomas
Jul 2, 2020
Charles Lon Thomas "Chuck", passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at home in Show Low, Arizona surrounded by his loved ones after battling prostate cancer for the past 2 years. Chuck was born on March 1, 1963 to John Thomas & Nancy Wood.
Chuck was an avid disk golfer. He loved the Lord and would pray 3 times a day. ...
Margaret Rose Jones
Jul 1, 2020
Margaret Rose Jones "Granny," 93, of Sun Valley, passed away on Wednesday July 1,2020 inSun Valley, AZ. Margaret Jones was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Nellie Jennings and Jonathan Daughertyon March 14,1927.
She was married first to Charles E. Hagan, second to Willis Faulkerson andthird to James E. Jones. All of Margaret's marriages ultimately ended in divorce, due to...
Armondo Gene Henry, Jr.
Jul 1, 2020
Armondo Gene Henry Jr. left this world on July 1, 2020. He was born May 25th of 1985.
Armondo was the sweet epitome of the word Cowboy. His legacy really was rodeo. His infamous line of "Vamanos!" will never be forgotten. He was an incredible individual with so much life and he was so full of love and laughter. Never...
Gordon Callison Kearl
Jun 28, 2020
Gordon Callison Kearl, a father, husband, retired US Air Force Colonel, and Show Low public servant, born July 6, 1935 and died June 28, 2020, at the age of 84.
Gordon passed away in Peoria, AZ. never losing his strong faith, sense of humor and love for people.
While living in Show Low, Gordon established Rim Consulting, specializing in strategic...
Lee Reynold Platt
Jun 27, 2020
Lee Reynold Platt “Joe” was born in East Fork, Arizona to Hosanna Platt of the NILCHILENT′N, connecting pine trees people, and Roger Cruz of the NADOTS′OOSIN, slender peak standing up people.
Joe was raised by his grandparents, the late Sam and Leah Platt. He attended Seven Mile Elementary School and Whiteriver Junior High School where he ran for the Roughriders...
Christopher Judson Latimore
Jun 24, 2020
Christopher Judson Latimore, age 33, died June 24, 2020, in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born in Show Low, Arizona on May 2, 1987 but spent his first ten years in Phoenix. He attended Madison Simis school there and when he returned to Show Low, he called the White Mountains home for 20 years.
Christopher graduated from Show Low High School,...
Glen A. Beecroft
Jun 24, 2020
Glen A. Beecroft, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2020, in his home in Taylor, Arizona.
Glen is survived by his wife, Delna Margaret McClellan Beecroft; his children, Karla Beecroft, Lisa (Lloyd) Wilkins, Gayle Beecroft, Robin Leigh Beecroft, Danielle (Rich) Simon; and his brother Charles William "Bill" (Jo) Beecroft. He is predeceased by his sister Myrtle "June" (Ralph) Martineau;...
Regina Giesel Countryman
Jun 24, 2020
Regina Giesele Countryman passed away on Jun 24th, 2020 due to complications with ulcer surgery. She was sixty one years old.Gina was born on September 19th, 1957 to Ralph and Imogene McGee. She lived and was raised in Phoenix. Gina was the baby of the family with two older brothers, Donn and Chris. Her brothers and parents have already gone...
Loretta Maxine Griffin
Jun 23, 2020
Loretta Maxine Griffin passed away June 23, 2020, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 85. She was lovingly cared for by family members and Compassus- Hospice .
Loretta was born in Ontario California to Herschel Calvin Shoemaker and Ollie Mae Shipman and spent most of her early years in Utah and Arizona. Loretta worked with her...
