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Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
James "Jim" Patrick Biddle
Apr 5, 2019
James “Jim” Patrick Biddle of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on April 5, 2019 at his home in Show Low. He was 71. Jim was born on June 18, 1947 in Geneva, New York to his parents the late James D. and Mildred E. (Mulvihill) Biddle.
Jim retired from APS in 2007 after 35 years. He was...
Chris Ellsworth
Apr 3, 2019
A. Chris Ellsworth died peacefully at his home April 3, 2019 at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family.
He was known for his great sense of humor and ability to make any stranger a friend, with a smile and a joke. He worked many years alongside his sons in multiple roles. He believed in working hard from...
Martha Eleanor Beckman
Apr 2, 2019
Martha Eleanor Beckman of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on April 2, 2019 in Snowflake, Arizona. She was 97. Martha was born on August 16, 1921 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania to the late David Wilson and Katharine Jane (Johnston) Axe.
She married Edgar “Ed” Beckman in 1948. Martha moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, Ed and...
Roy Edward Duggan
Apr 1, 2019
Roy Edward Duggan passed away on April 1, 2019 at his home in Concho, Arizona. He was born on July 22, 1948 in Newberg, Oregon to his parents Ed and Dorothy Duggan.
Roy was a machinist and mechanic. He graduated from McKinleyville High School in 1966 and served for 2 years in the United States Navy. Afterward he spent many...
Silvia Luna Wright
Apr 1, 2019
God blessed Prisciliano and Tersea Luna with an amazing daughter, Silvia Luna on May 17, 1959. On April 1, 2019 God called Silvia Luna Wright home. She was born in San Jose de Raices, Neveo Leon, Mexico.
As a young child Silvia helped her Dad, a baker, by delivering Mexican bread in their village. In Mexico she was always in...
Robert Elmer Schneider
Mar 30, 2019
Robert Elmer Schneider, 89, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019. He was the husband of Janet Elaine Hicks Schneider and they shared 65 wonderful years together. Born in Lakeside Arizona, he was the son of Elmer and Winona Schneider.
Bob served in the Korean War. He loved spending many years as a coach, teacher and school administrator. He was...
Blaine Louis Jarvis
Mar 29, 2019
Surrounded by his family, Blaine Louis Jarvis, Sr. passed peacefully through the veil in the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, 2019. He was 81 years old. Blaine was born on a Tuesday, August 3, 1937, in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona to his parents, the late Jesse Rulon, Jr. and Rilla (Johnson) Jarvis. How grateful we are for this...
Benjamin Harvey Ratterree
Mar 29, 2019
Benjamin Harvey Ratterree of McNary, Arizona passed away on March 29, 2019 at his home in McNary. He was 20. Ben was born on October 16, 1998 in Show Low, Arizona to his parents the late, Gary Martin and Barbara Jean (Harvey) Ratterree.
Ben loved the outdoors and spent as much time possible in the woods. He enjoyed fishing, camping...
Spencer Lavender, Jr.
Mar 27, 2019
Spencer Lavender, Jr. of Cibecue, Arizona passed away with his family by his side on March 27, 2019 at his home in Cibecue. He was 73. Spencer was affectionately known by many as “Bunny” or “Spam.” He was born on February 18, 1946 in Whiteriver, Arizona to the late Spencer Lavender, Sr. and Annie (Haven) Lavender.
Spencer was a champion...
Keith Allen Charnoski
Mar 27, 2019
Keith Charnoski passed away peacefully at Haven Health of Show Low, Arizona on March 27,2019. Keith was born March 24, 1949 in Clinton, Iowa to Theodore and Jean Charnoski.
After graduating High School he joined the United States Army and he proudly served his country from 1969 to 1975. During his time in the military he earned the National Defense...
Marlene Lorraine Stepp
Mar 26, 2019
Marlene Lorraine Stepp, age 79, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her home in Show Low, Arizona. She was born August 6, 1939 in Dixon, Illinois. She met and married the love of her life, Bobby L. Stepp on May 12, 1955 in the state of Iowa.
They made their home in Belvidere, Illinois. Shortly after they welcomed a...
Helen Clara Dugan
Mar 26, 2019
Helen Clara Dugan of Show Low, Arizona went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 26, 2019 at her home in Show Low. She was 89. Helen was born on July 8, 1929 in Sebring, Ohio to the late James and Helen Kilbreath.
Helen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she was...
Richard Orville Burt
Mar 23, 2019
Richard Orville Burt passed away in the arms of his dear wife, Marie, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home in Peoria, Arizona. He was 85 years old. Richard was born on March 17, 1934, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California to his parents, the late Raleigh Orville and Mabel Eugena (Hill) Burt. He honorably served in the...
Edwin George Bordeaux
Mar 23, 2019
Edwin Bordeaux went to his eternal rest Saturday March 23, 2019, peacefully at home. He was born Feb. 21, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan.
Ed loved to talk about his past days of working the "high steel" and his days in Seattle, but most of all, his job as a maintenance worker for The Salvation Army in Tucson. Ed loved the...
Florence "Chan" Chandler, Jr.
Mar 23, 2019
In loving memory of Florence “Chan” Chandler, Jr., beloved father, brother, husband, family man and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chan was born on May 31, 1943 in Tucson, AZ to Sarah and Florence Chandler Sr. He passed away on March 23, 2019. May he rest in peace.
Chan graduated from Tucson High School in...
Thomas Altstatt
Mar 22, 2019
Thomas Altstatt, 72, died on March 22, 2019 of heart failure in his home in Overgaarrd, AZ. He was born June 22, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Harold & Kathlene Altstatt.
Thomas graduated from North High in Phoenix, the class of 1964. Following graduation Thomas joined the Air Force and served from 1965-1967 in the Vietnam War. After...
Annie Ruth Tessay
Mar 19, 2019
Annie Ruth Tessay passed away Tuesday night, March 19, 2019, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona from causes incident to her age. She was 83 years old. Annie was born on a Monday, July 1, 1935 in Carrizo, Arizona to her parents, the late Archie and Esther (Truax) Alchesay.
Annie was a woman who lived her...
Susan Lynn Young
Mar 18, 2019
Susan Lynn Young, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 18, 2019 from cancer. She was born on June 16, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona. She married the love of her life, Steven Young in 1987 who preceded her in death in 2003.
She leaves behind a very extensive family that she was very proud of. Sue was...
Richard L White
Mar 12, 2019
Richard L. White passed away on March 12, 2019. He was born July 21, 1928 in Jamestown, North Dakota, the son of Edgar and Ila White.
The family lived in Fargo, N.D., but Richard spent summers in Melville from age 2-13 with his grandparents, where he had a Tom Sawyer boyhood. Grandpa Kyte was a political and humorous writer for...
Paul Stanley Zeis
Mar 11, 2019
Paul Stanley Zeis, also known as "Stan", loved the Lord with all his heart. He loved talking about his faith to all who would listen. Stan returned to his heavenly home on March 11, 2019 after a battle with cancer in Show Low, Arizona. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 3, 1951 to the late Paul Zeis and...
