Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel

01/21/2026

Scotty Tenijieth

Lend me your ears my brother, my sister.

Let me tell you about a grandpa, an uncle, a brother, a friend, and a True Man of God, Scott

Tenijieth.

He has gone on to be with the Lord, but has left a trail here on earth that can never be

forgotten.

His accomplishments are many, of which I'll list a few.

He was a distance runner who never quit a race,

He was an educated man, receiving his post-secondary education from Ganado College,

He was a logger who could fell timber with the best of them,

A fisherman, a hunter, an outdoorsman,

A carpenter, a security guard, and a weight scale operator.

He even guarded the home of the famous Alice Cooper, for a spell.

He was the husband to one wife, even for the years after she went to be with the Lord,

A testimony of his marriage vows and love for his wife.

He was an Apache dictionary to whom we went often to learn a new word, and we always

walked away knowing a new word.

He was a historian and could tell you of many historical events on the reservation.

He was a humble man who only spoke with pride when he was praising others.

He was a wise man who lived his life peacefully.

A true man of God who praised God until the day he went home.

Until we meet again our friend, Scott Tenijieth.

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01/21/2026

Albert "Al" James Cottam

Albert “Al” James Cottam, age 79, of Lakeside, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Summit Healthcare. He was born on June 22, 1946, in Santa Barbara, CA to Albert Jerome and Eleanor Lucille Cottam.

We celebrate Al—a man whose character, faith, and devotion to family shaped all of us by his example. We come with gratitude for a life well lived and a legacy that left its mark on each of us.

Family was Al’s greatest treasure. He didn’t just speak about family—he lived it. He gave freely of his time and had a way of making each person feel valued, loved, and cared for.

Al was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served others in many capacities.

Al served in the Vietnam War in the Army as a transport driver. He was proud to be a veteran and was also extremely proud of his grand children who have Served or are serving in the different branches of the US Military.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dianna Mabey.

Survivors include his wife Jenny Cottam married for 56 years; one son, Jay (Mary) Cottam; four daughters, Sandi (Brian) Brimhall, Tami (Dave) Hudson, Kristi (Jeff) Hurt, Kimberly (Daniel) Jensen. Surviving Siblings Ken Cottam, Rosemary Beaver, John(Pam) Cottam. And many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, in Cave Creek. Services are under the direction of Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low.

In lieu of flowers or other donations, please send memorial contributions to:

Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign https://vn-agentorange.org Or 22Too Many Organization: https://22toomany.org/

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01/20/2026

George Pena

George Peña passed away on January 11, 2026.He was married to his beloved wife, Cynthia, for 54 years, and together they built a life centered on family.George worked in construction his entire life and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and cutting wood.He is survived by his two children, Mike Peña and Alicia Bryan, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at St. John's Catholic Church on January 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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01/20/2026

Owens Livingston Mortuary was featured in the local paper this past Sunday as we proudly welcomed Rowdy Wright as our new General Manager and Funeral Director.

Rowdy brings strong leadership, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving families with care and dignity. We are grateful to have him leading our team and continuing our tradition of meaningful service to the community.

Please join us in welcoming Rowdy we look forward to the positive impact he will make for the families we serve.

Read the full article here:

Three weeks ago, Owens Livingston Mortuary in Show Low quietly welcomed Rowdy Wright as its new general manager and funeral director, but for Colorado native Wright, the move was anything

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful voice for social justice and equality in our nation. Today, as we remember his life and legacy, let's celebrate the progress we've made but also commit to continuing his work toward a more united, more equitable United States of America. Thank you, Dr. King - you made a positive difference and the ripples of your impact are still going today.

01/16/2026

Sherry Maddux

Sherry Lynne Maddux was born April 25, 1950, in Springfield, Missouri, to Lola Mae and Dale Maddux.

She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1968 and went on to earn her nursing degree from Penn Valley in Kansas City in 1977. Nursing became her Life's calling, and over the years she served with compassion and strength as a Labor and Delivery nurse, Emergency Department nurse, nursing instructor, and Director of nursing-shaping countless lives and inspiring future generations of caregivers.

Sherry also shared her creativity through floral design and art. She loved nature, enjoyed painting and was a talented baker. One of her greatest joys was her love for cats.

Above all, Sherry cherished her family and took great pride in the legacy she built.

Sherry passed away on January 4, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona, surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her children: Amy Bruns (Jeff), Stephanie Thomas (Troy), Lori McDonnell (John), Valerie Call (David), Jeremy Thomas (Summer), and Heather Graham (Jimmy); her brothers Russell Hill (Ann) and John Maddux (Bridgett); her aunt, Twyla Taylor (Rick); and her stepmother Wanda Maddux; and 15 grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Pioneer Chapel in Snowflake, Arizona.

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01/16/2026

Music touches our hearts in ways that words just can?t. If country music holds a special place in your heart, take a few moments to listen to this list of the top 12 country songs for a celebration of life service, and let us know if you have any favorites you would add to the list!?

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Thinking about your own mortality can feel uncomfortable, but sharing your story can offer comfort and healing. In the article below, discover how legacy projects create lasting connections and support your loved ones through grief.

Legacy projects are something for your loved ones to remember you by when you're gone. Start telling your story today!

01/09/2026

Dart Clark

Dart O’Bryan Clark, born August 1st, 1960, in Tioga Louisiana, to Anita and Willie “Bill” Clark, passed away Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at the age of 65 in Show Low, Arizona, surrounded by his children.

He was preceded in death by his father William (Bill) Clark.

He is survived by his mother Anita Pearl (Farr) Clark and his siblings Frank Clark (Teresa Clark), Susan Clark, Bonnie Phillips (Jay Phillips), and Wesley Clark.

He leaves behind his legacy of his 6 children Douglas Clark (Je Clark), Heath Clark, Stephen Clark (Kim Clark), Gavin Clark, Kaitl Clark, and Savannah Wiseman (David Wiseman), along with his 11 grandchildren.

PFC Clark joined the AZ Army National Guard at the age of 25 on November 14, 1985. He accomplished multiple specialties titles before receiving an honorable discharge on November 13, 1993.

Dart had a passion for music that ran deep throughout the family for decades. He and his brothers had a band “Clark County Express” that brought joy and electric energy to many people over the years.

Dart also had an incredible love for the outdoors and especially football. He was a New Orleans Saints fan through and through. You could often find him sitting on his porch watching the hummingbirds or participating in winter sports. He enjoyed snowboarding and snowmobiling, along with other adventures like skydiving. He also enjoyed weightlifting and competed in a spartan competition in 2024.

Dart was a quiet giver, and would silently help out anyone he saw that needed it. He would help out a complete stranger any day because that’s the kind of man he was.

He had an incredible sense humor, often being the one to make light of any hard situation, saying his famous words, “It’ll feel better when it quits hurtin’”. He joked all the way to end. He had an “iron Man” like quality about him, being that he would never show fear. Never show pain. And failure was never an option.

From the heart of his children, “We love you a million times anything you say, you're the best dad in the whole wide world.”

He will be deeply missed. “Go Lay em’ in the Isles.”

Viewing open to the public will be held at Owens Livingston Mortuary on Thursday, January 15, from 5-7 p.m.

Celebration of Life will be held and open to the public at the Show Low Elks Lodge, 805 East Whipple, Show Low, AZ 85902 on Saturday, January 17, 1-4 P.M., with light refreshments and live music by Dart’s family and friends.

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01/09/2026

The start of another year brings with it a sense of newness and a blank slate of sorts.

You probably have goals for the upcoming year, and hopefully, you are creating a game plan to bring you one step closer every day.

If you have space on your list, might we suggest – funeral preplanning! It’s a simple process that doesn’t take a lot of time and is a great gift for your loved ones.

Best wishes for a great year – may it take you places that bring you joy!

01/08/2026

Byron G. Saunders

Byron G. Saunders passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 27, 1942.

Byron proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a reflection of his strength, dedication, and love for his nation.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Peggy; four daughters; two sons; six grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, all of whom he loved deeply and was incredibly proud of.

Byron will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, but we find comfort in knowing this is not goodbye forever and that we will see him again someday.

This verse reminds us of God’s presence, power, and beauty—seen even in the smallest moments, just as Byron/Dad/Grumpa, taught us to see.

“The Lord is slow to anger and great in power… The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.” Nahum 1:3

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