Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Coconino County, Arizona.

The obituaries in the Coconino County, Arizona area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Coconino County, Arizona's history and identity.

Visenta (Vee) Luna Welch

Visenta (Vee) Luna Welch

Sep 19, 2022

Visenta (Vee) Luna Welch (98) passed away on September 19, 2022, in Laveen, AZ. She was born February 2, 1924, in San Diego, CA to Perfecto and Maria Luna. Our family lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Durward Eldon (Sandy) Welch, her parents, and several brothers and sisters....

Catharine Georgas

Catharine Georgas

Sep 15, 2022

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....

Kandice Dawn Villas

Kandice Dawn Villas

Sep 13, 2022

Kandice Villas of Sun City, AZ, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, unexpectedly surrounded by her loved ones. Kandicewas 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...

Robert Apodaca Sr

Robert Apodaca Sr

Sep 7, 2022

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...

Annie Lee Hill

Annie Lee Hill

Sep 6, 2022

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...

Ardith Chase Curley

Ardith Chase Curley

Sep 5, 2022

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...

James August Holish

James August Holish

Sep 2, 2022

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...

Eloisa A. Tachias

Eloisa A. Tachias

Aug 29, 2022

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),...

Jeff Spencer Rhode

Jeff Spencer Rhode

Aug 23, 2022

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,...

Irene Almaraz Lucero

Irene Almaraz Lucero

Aug 12, 2022

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...

Robert Earl Ware Jr.

Robert Earl Ware Jr.

Jul 31, 2022

Robert Earl Ware Jr, he was born to the union of Robert and Leila Ware on October 13th,1949, in Zwolle, Louisiana he then came to Flagstaff, Arizona in 1955. Robert passed July 31, 2022, in Tempe, Arizona.

He attended South Beaver and Kinsey School Elementary and Flagstaff High School where he graduated from in 1968. Robert then...

Harold Ahkeah

Harold Ahkeah

Jul 28, 2022

We lost a good one, a man that was kind, loving and full of laughter. His sense of humor was contagious, and he was someone who would "give you the shirt off his back". Harold Ahkeah was that man and many of you knew him. We have had him on this earth for 90 years. He went to be...

Thomas William Rundell

Thomas William Rundell

Jul 17, 2022

Thomas William Rundell, 75, died at home in Flagstaff, Arizona, July 17, 2022. He was born December 19,1946 in Rochester, New York to Eugene C. and Mildred F. Orlop Rundell.

Mr. Rundell was a 1964 graduate of Hilton High School and was an exchange student in Greece the summer before his senior year. He was a wrestler...

Twyla Maxine Golter

Twyla Maxine Golter

Jul 2, 2022

Twyla Maxine Golter born August 26, 1933, in Holbrook, Nebraska, passed July 2, 2022, in Flagstaff, AZ. She was born to Fred and Laura Huxoll. She was one of 6 daughters and 6 sons born to Fred and Laura.

She married Lloyd Albert Golter on August 8, 1954, in Arapahoe, Nebraska and they moved to Flagstaff in...

Ernestina Bobadilla Rosell Alaniz

Ernestina Bobadilla Rosell Alaniz

Jun 24, 2022

Ernestina Bobadilla Rosell Alaniz - was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on August 12, 1934, to Cresencsio and Manuela Bobadilla. She was the oldest of four siblings composed of two brothers and one sister. IsmaelBobadilla, Antero Bobadilla and Felicitas Bobadilla. Ernestina is survived by her sister Felicitas, her husband Manuel Alaniz and one son Roberto Rosell. Early on Ernestina loved...

Mary Ann K Witsell

Mary Ann K Witsell

Jun 1, 2022

Maryann K Witsell 83, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on Wednesday June 1st in her residence surrounded by her family. Maryann was born in Poland on October 1st, 1938. After WWII, Maryann and her family moved to America and lived in Illinois. When MaryAnn was a teenager, she moved with her brother Nicholas to Arizona. Eventually she met and...

Maria Delos Angeles Madrid Holguin

Maria Delos Angeles Madrid Holguin

May 31, 2022

Maria De Los Ángeles Madrid, 60 born in Sonora, Mexico passed away May 31st, 2022. Maria is survived by her children Dulce Nereyda Madrid, Johnny Ramos, Norberto Ramos Madrid and her 9 grandchildren. Maria was a caring mother, nana, and friend. Maria was born in Sahuaripa, Sonora Mexico to Ramon MadridBarrios and Guillermina Madrid Holguin.

Maria attended...

Frank Martinez

Frank Martinez

May 30, 2022

Frank Martinez, 93, surrounded by his loved ones, died peacefully at his home, and went to be with our Lord on May 30, 2022. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Emma Martinez.

Frank was born on October 7, 1928, to Eva and Porfirio Martinez in Albuquerque NM, shortly after his birth he was brought to...

Marie Louise Thomsen Barney

Marie Louise Thomsen Barney

May 26, 2022

On May 26th, 2022, Marie Thomsen Barney of Flagstaff passed into the arms of her beloved savior. Marie was born September 15, 1933, to Verne and Louise Powell in Friend Nebraska. Growing up there she developed many lifelong friendships. In 1951 she married Roland Thomsen from the nearby town of Exeter, making several moves as a military wife and...

Juan Carlos Martinez Alvarez

Juan Carlos Martinez Alvarez

May 10, 2022

Juan Carlos Martinez Alvarez was born on July 13, 1966, in Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico and was called home on May 10, 2022, in Flagstaff, Arizona after a courageous battle with cancer.

Juan is survived by his wife Luz Maria of 21 years, his beautiful daughter Luciana "Chanita" Martinez, brothersEleno and Miguel, and his sister Adriana. He also...

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