All Obituaries

Arthur M. Biakeddy, 51, departed onto the spirit world on September 22, 2022, in Big Mountain, Arizona. He was born April 22, 1971, in Tuba City, Arizona to Jesse and Ruby Biakeddy.  Arthur is survived by his sons Brian and Hinter Biakeddy, sisters Paulah (Jimmie), Colleen, Sammie Biakeddy, Lydia (Gilberto) Zazueta, and Velvatt Biakeddy, brothers Dean and Ashike Biakeddy, 7 nieces, 4 nephews, and 2 great-nieces.  Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in...

Catharine Georgas of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home and with her family by her side on Thursday, September 15, 2022, after succumbing to cancer. Catharine was born in Crete, Greece on November 24, 1938, and lived in Crete and Athens, Greece; Hemet, California; and Las Vegas, Nevada before joining her family in Flagstaff, Arizona. She worked as a teacher and in the restaurant industry and spent her retirement caring for her family, friends, and pets, volunteering,...

Kandice Villas of Sun City, AZ, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, unexpectedly surrounded by her loved ones. Kandice was born March 20, 1984, to Karen and Don Whitt in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her parents Don and Karen Whitt, sister Kristina Brown, brother Randall Whitt, daughters Brandi and Destiny Villas, and son Daniel Villas. Kandice was caring, kind, and a loving mother. She enjoyed spending time with her children and watching them grow into the three...

Robert Apodaca Sr. 74 of Flagstaff, AZ passed away in his sleep on September 7, 2022, at home after battling a long-time illness. He was born June 17, 1948, in Bellemont, AZ to Lorenzo and Mary Apodaca. Robert was raised in Sunnyside/La Plaza Vieja (Old Town) with numerous family members and friends. He worked different jobs, but his favorite was Ralston Purina and Ponderosa Tissue. He loved restoring cars and trucks, enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. His greatest...

Annie Lee Hill, born February 19, 1925, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Walter Gales and Georgia Sanders passed away in her home in Williams, Arizona on September 6, 2022.  Annie is preceded in death with her parents Walter and Georgia, brothers Nathan, Cornelis, Allen, and McKinley Gales, and sister Bonnie Bradford. She is survived by her son Larry Brice Sr., 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Ardith Chase Curley, 96, went home to be with her heavenly Father on September 5, 2022.  She spent many years in ministry, from 1960 to 1990 working with Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos.  During her time in ministry, she worked helping many of her Navajo people through grief, family struggles, and through discipling and mentoring by providing classes and one-on-one training in building strength through her lessons in strengthening individual and family foundations.  She will...

James A. Holish, a loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 2, 2022. He was 83. James was born June 30, 1939, in Chicago, IL., to Pauline and August Holish, where he joined his older sister Nancy. When he was about 8 years old, the family moved to Tucson, AZ. James graduated from Salpointe High School in 1957. Throughout his childhood and especially while at Salpointe, he made many lifelong friendships, and he was elected the student body vice president...

Eloísa S. Tachias passed away peacefully at her home August 29th, 2022, in Flagstaff, Arizona and went to join the family she lost and missed so much. She lived 90 great years fighting every battle and with so much love. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Ernesto, siblings Tony and Josephine, children Irene (Charles), Martin & Michelle. Grandchildren Aurelia (Chuy)Tabatha (Gino), Sabrina (Corey), Samantha. Greatgrandchildren, Raymond, Esperanza, Enrique, Brianna, Vanessa,...

Jeff Rhode, a long-time resident of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away after a battle with cancer on August 23, 2022. He spent his final days in the community he loved and called home for nearly a half-century surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. Jeff is survived by Karen, is wife of 31 years, his 3 children Chris, Alex (Bri), and Thomas, siblings Scott (Dee Dee) and Marcia (King). He is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Mary Rhode. Jeff was born and raised in Southern...

Irene Almaraz Lucero, age 86 was born May 12, 1936, and passed away on August 12, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.  Irene was born in Flagstaff, Arizona to the late Jose and Isabel Almaraz. She married the love of her life Victor Lucero and was happily married until his passing. Irene enjoyed listening to music, dancing, watching classic movies, traveling and cherished time with family. She liked to crochet, knit, paint ceramics, and was devoted to her Catholic faith. She was a member of the...