All Obituaries

Stephan Pierce Timberlake died abruptly in a car accident on the evening of May 26th, 2021, at 28 years old. He was born in Flagstaff Arizona on August 9th, 1992. As a kid, his athleticism and fearless nature distinguished him from his peers on the football field and basketball court. Stephan graduated from Sinagua High School in 2010, attended ASU, and then spent time working in Jackson, Wyoming to enjoy time in the mountains skiing. He returned to Flagstaff in 2018 to pursue a career as a...

Mark Jacob Garduño, 49, passed away on May 22, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ.  Mark was born on November 9, 1971 to Manual and Irene (Ortiz) Garduño in Flagstaff, AZ.  Mark graduated from Coconino High School in 1989.  Mark was an amazing son, who adored his older sister Michelle Garduño Cordova, who passed in 2010.  He loved to tell jokes, hang out with his friends, his mom and all his relatives.  Mark enjoyed drag racing, Star Trek, and Star Wars. ...

Alfred R. (Freddy) Diaz 80 passed away in his home on May 6th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on July 18, 1940 to Thomas & Hilaria Diaz in Jerome, AZ. He was raised in Los Angeles, California until his teen years when the family moved to Flagstaff, AZ.  Freddy joined the army in 1958 and was stationed at Ft. Ord in California. On August 10, 1963 he married Virginia Elisa Valdovino. They started their family in Flagstaff. He moved the family to Bagdad, AZ...

Mr. Lee Wayne McDonald Sr., after a lengthy illness went to be with his beloved wife Sharon McDonald in heaven on May 6, 2021.  He was at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. McDonald was born in Fort Wayne, IN in 1937 and then moved to California where his son was born, with his wife Sharon and two daughters, and then the family settled in Flagstaff, AZ in 1972.  Mr. McDonald’s trade was a foreman Boilermaker, building power plants.  Among many other...

Kerry Wayne Craddock, 59, was born in Great Falls, MT and passed away May 5, 2021 peacefully at home in Flagstaff, AZ of cancer.  He went to Sechrist Elementary School, Flagstaff High School, and NAU, where he was a member of ROTC.  He served in the US ARMY (1st Lt) as a helicopter pilot and earned several achievement honors for parachuting, sharpshooting, and aviation.  After the Army, he spent time as an aviation mechanic, instructor, and helicopter pilot doing heavy cargo...

Rosie Almendarez Garcia, 87, passed away on May 1, 2021.  Rosie was born on April 21, 1934 to Pedro and Rachel Almendarez in Flagstaff, AZ at her home on West Coconino.  The house was located above Old Town Springs Plaza Vieja.  Her family had settled there since 1890. Our mom Rosie enjoyed life to the fullest.  She loved dancing, loved talking about her childhood and showing people her drawings and pictures. When asked, she would talk about the history of...

Martin Robert Otero Sr., 80, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born on March 5, 1941 in Flagstaff Arizona, where he grew up. Preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Ramona Otero. He is a beloved Father, Tata, and Friend to many who knew him. He is survived by his daughters, Marlene Cardoza, Sonia Otero-Hanley, (Todd) and Annette Hernandez ( Joe), Sons, Martin Otero Jr., ( Victoria), Nick Otero, (Carrie). Also...

A wrestler, softball player, runner and above all a loving father. Leopoldo Cordova went to be with the Lord on Friday April 16, 2021. He was born February 13, 1956 in Flagstaff, Arizona and lived there the majority of his life. He attended Mt. Elden Elementary School, East Flag Junior High and Coconino High School. Leo excelled at athletics as an Arizona State Champion wrestler, member of a National softball championship team and champion runner. One of his greatest passions in life was...

Clorinda Quiroz Lozano died in her home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the age of 70 of cancer. Clorinda was born February 3, 1951, in Flagstaff, Arizona, the ninth of 10 children. As with her passing, she was born at home, a fact she was very proud of throughout her life. Clorinda opened her first barber shop, Perfect Cuts for Men, in Phoenix in 1986. She later opened a branch on Leroux Street in downtown Flagstaff. She was known as Flagstaff’s hometown...