Local Obituaries for Families in Show Low, Snowflake, and Holbrook, AZ
Beverly Jean Presti
Apr 24, 2019
Beverly Jean Nickols Presti passed away on April 24, 2019 at her home in Lakeside, Arizona, with her daughter, Cheryl & son-in-law Marvin by her side, Beverly was born May 23, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to Luther and Nadine Nickols, where she grew up with sisters, Shirley & Diane and brothers, Wayne & Carl.
Beverly became an RN and began...
Joseph Frank Assise
Apr 20, 2019
Joseph Frank Assise of Show Low, Arizona passed away on April 20, 2019 at his home in Show Low. He was 65. Joseph was born on November 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to his parents the late, Frank and Juanita (Henniger) Assise.
Joseph was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. During his time in Vietnam Joseph sustained...
Sharlene A. Edwards
Apr 17, 2019
Sharlene A. Edwards passed away on April 17, 2019 in Snowflake, AZ. She was born April 25, 1944 in Enterprise, Oregon.
Shar enjoyed time with family, friends, traveling, reading and several forms of needlecraft.
She is survived by her husband and best friend, Doug; sons, Lynn (Joy), Victor (Jenny), and Jim (Jeri); 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She is...
Maria Cleo Acosta
Apr 16, 2019
Maria Cleo Acosta, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, godmother and friend, passed away April 16, 2019, blessed in peace and lots of love. Maria will forever be loved and missed by those who were blessed by her presence and that lovely smile she never forgot to carry.
Maria was born on August 27, 1957 in Alamosa, Colorado....
Ryndell Walker
Apr 14, 2019
Ryndell Walker, age 40, entered eternal rest April 14, 2019; he was born July 30, 1978. Ryndell was an electrician, maintenance man and worked in the construction fields. He was a man who loved fishing and being in the outdoors very much. He worked with enthusiasm and energy. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and friend. He had a...
Rita Arlene Ghramm
Apr 14, 2019
Rita Arlene Ghramm of Concho Arizona, passed away on April 14, 2019 at her home in Concho. She was 67. Rita was born on August 05, 1951 in Fall River, Kansas to her parents the late, Clyde and Melba (Burt) Ghramm. Rita was their second child, born at Grandma and Grandpa Burt’s home, where Grandma Burt assisted the doctor in...
David "Corky" Tucker
Apr 12, 2019
David E. Tucker, affectionately known as “Corky”, of Lakeside, Arizona (formerly Chandler) passed away on April 12, 2019 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 80. Corky was born on April 8, 1939 in Mesa, Arizona to the late David E. and Mabel (Lankford) Tucker.
Corky was a United States Army Veteran having served as a Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne...
George G. Montague
Apr 11, 2019
George G. Montague, of Snowflake, Arizona passed away on April 11, 2019 at his home in Snowflake. He was 75. George was born on July 25, 1943 in Tucson, Arizona to his parents the late, Charles D. and Stella (Gonzales) Montague.
George was a United States Army Veteran having served with the Special Forces during the Vietnam War. He was...
Craig Rance Jackson
Apr 8, 2019
Craig Rance Jackson of Hondah, Arizona passed away on April 8, 2019 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 38. Craig was born on November 26, 1980 in Kingman, Arizona to Neil and Lynn (Tortice) Jackson.
Craig graduated from Alchesay High School in Whiteriver in 1999. He went on to further his education at the Northland Pioneer College in Show...
Leo Williams, Sr.
Apr 7, 2019
In loving memory of an Army Veteran Leo Williams, Sr. also known as “Punk.” He was born on December 28, 1948 and passed away on April 7, 2019 in Sun City West, Arizona.
Leo will be brought back for a two night wake starting 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the family home, 209 Butterfly Lane, Turkey Creek,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
