Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Joan Kathryn Van Slyke
Nov 26, 2019
Joan Kathryn Van Slyke died just as the sun was dawning a new day on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her home at Solterra Senior Living in Lakeside, Arizona. She was 85 years old. Joan was born on a Tuesday, December 12, 1933, in Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin to her parents, the late Frank O. and Alice Joan (Dhooge) Brousseau. ...
Mary Louise Peterson
Nov 26, 2019
Mary Louise Peterson of White Cone, Arizona passed away on November 26, 2019, just 2 days shy of her 86th birthday, in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was born on November 28, 1933 in Ganado, Arizona to her parents Alfred and Annie (Begay) Williams.
Mary was a true motivational speaker who believed strongly in a good education. She loved attending her...
Audrey Edwarda Kelton
Nov 23, 2019
Audrey Edwarda Kelton, of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on November 23, 2019 in Show Low. She was 84. Audrey was born on October 3, 1935 in Rochester, New York to the late, George Stanley and Iva Mercy (Randolph) Toner.
Audrey loved to visit the Casino and was always waiting for the big win.
She is survived...
Timothy Nachu
Nov 22, 2019
Timothy "Bo-Bo" Nachu passed peacefully at his home on November 22, 2019. He was 58 years old. TIm was born on July 23, 1961 in Show Low, Arizona to the late Samuel and Minnie (Gooday) Nachu of Cibecue.
Tim worked at various places that included a log cutter for logging company, the Cibecue Trading Post as a cashier and...
Charlotte Allen
Nov 20, 2019
The Allen family is sad to announce the passing of Charlotte E. Allen on November 20, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, Arizona, surrounded by family. Charlotte was born August 14, 1942 in Springville, Illinois to Arthur W. and Amy B. Crouch.
Charlotte grew up in Phoenix, AZ, where she met Harold D. Allen. They were married July...
Michael Louis Valenzuela
Nov 20, 2019
Michael L. Valenzuela, born August 5, 1935, passed away November 20, 2019. Michael was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma and passed away in hospice in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Michael came to Phoenix, Arizona with his family at the age of 5 or 6 and lived in Arizona the rest of his life. After high school, Michael went into the United States...
Francis Alfred Rogers
Nov 18, 2019
Francis Alfred Rogers returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, Nov 18, 2019. He passed at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 15, 1929 in Snowflake, Arizona to Andrew Locy Rogers Jr. and Rebecca Smith Rogers.
Francis served in the Korean War and served his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Elizabeth Wallis Romney Cederstrom
Nov 18, 2019
Elizabeth Wallis Romney Cederstrom of Lakeside, Arizona peacefully passed away on November 18, 2019 in Lakeside. She was just a few weeks shy of celebrating her 100th birthday. Elizabeth was born on December 8, 1919 in Rexburg, Idaho to the late, Maurice and Genevive (Wallis) Romney.
She grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where she graduated from East...
Reverend James Vern Comer
Nov 18, 2019
On December 2, 1950 James (Jim) Vern Comer was born to Forrest Eugene Comer and Ruby Marie Comer and was welcomed into the family by his sister, Ruby Jean (Comer) Parrill and brother, Larry Lee Comer. Eleven months later his brother Timothy Paul Comer joined the family. Fifteen years after that a little surprise package arrived and was named Terry...
Elisabeth Albrecht Plath
Nov 16, 2019
Elisabeth “Liz” (Albrecht) Plath, 77, was taken to be with our Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Liz was born September 1, 1942 in Mequon, WI.
She graduated from Doctor Martin Luther College in New Ulm MN, in 1964, with an elementary education degree. She later earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University.
She taught for two years in Owosso,...
Larry L. Laird
Nov 15, 2019
Larry L. Laird, of Lakeside, Arizona passed away on November 15, 2019 in Show Low, Arizona following a lengthy illness. Larry was born on February 18, 1936 in Canton, Illinois to the late, Arnold Dewey and Doris (Kowen) Laird. He was surrounded by his family and friends when he passed.
Larry grew up in Canton having graduated from Canton High...
Wesley Bruce Wasson
Nov 14, 2019
Wesley Bruce Wasson (67) passed away November 14, 2019 at his home in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He was born October 7, 1952 in McNary, Arizona to Paul Wasson and Ruthe Willis Wasson. He joined two older brothers, Ron and Reed.
Wes grew up and went all through school in Snowflake. He enjoyed sports and while in High School...
Marion Hanford Dickinson
Nov 12, 2019
Marion Hanford Dickinson passed away in sleep on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 88, at his home in Vernon, Arizona. He was born on November 30, 1930 in Winslow, AZ,
Marion lived in Floy, AZ, which was near Concho, for the younger years of his life. He then moved to California for about 29 years where he...
Lynn Auson Rogers
Nov 10, 2019
Lynn Auson Rogers died Sunday November 10, 2019 at his home in Joseph City, Arizona. Lynn was born on October 4, 1931 to George Thomas and Mamie Teresa (Porter) Rogers in Joseph City. He was the fifth boy of seven kids, with four older brothers, one older sister and one younger sister.
Lynn was born and raised and went...
Roberta Alicia Wilson
Nov 10, 2019
Roberta A. Wilson 76, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 23, 1943 in St. Johns, Arizona to Ernesto Sanchez and Leonsa Chavez. She was a very loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, great and great-great-grandma.
To most everyone she was known as or called "Bobbi". She had four...
Betty Louise Stewart
Nov 8, 2019
On February 7, 1928 Betty Louise (Mauk) Stewart was born a “coal miner’s daughter” in West Newton,PA to Mary Belle (Brandon) Mauk & Lloyd Emerson Mauk. The Mauks had two daughters Betty & Helen.In 1937 the girls lost their mom due to complications in pregnancy. Lloyd remarried and Betty had 3 halfsiblings from that marriage, Lloyd, Emerson & Janet.
At...
Sarah Helen Smithey
Nov 6, 2019
Sarah Helen Driver Smithey, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2019 at Solterra in Lakeside, AZ. She had been a resident there since June of 2016.
Sarah was born on January 9, 1923 in Osceola, Arkansas, the youngest of 5 children. Her parents were Cecil DeMoss Driver and Ouida Dillahunty Driver. When she was 18 she headed...
Guy Keith Phillips
Nov 2, 2019
Guy Keith Phillips passed away on November 2, 2019 at the age of 70 in Glendale, Arizona. Guy was born on October 22, 1949 to Foch and Emily Phillips in McNary, Arizona and raised in the White Mountains along with his sister Sheila and brother Al.
Guy met Deloras Simms in the fall of 1965 and they dated...
Serenity Haven Spencer
Nov 2, 2019
Serenity Haven Spencer of Show Low, Arizona tragically passed away on November 2, 2019 in Show Low. She was 3 years old. Renni Ren, as she was affectionately known, was born on February 18, 2016 in Surprise, Arizona to her parents, Kyle Spencer and Dominecia “Necie” Calderon.
She had the biggest heart with an infectious smile. She was always...
Melvin Denzel Boyce
Nov 1, 2019
Melvin Denzel Boyce was born on December 23, 1931 to Melvin Boyce and Velma Louise Slade in Salt Lake City, Utah. He returned to his Heavenly home on November 1, 2019.
Melvin worked hard throughout his life. He was successful in his occupation because of his hard work ethic, determination, and problem solving skills. He served in the Air...
