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.

Leopoldo Cordova

Leopoldo Cordova

Apr 16, 2021

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...

Clorinda Quiroz Lozano

Clorinda Quiroz Lozano

Mar 23, 2021

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...

Cecelia G. Baca

Cecelia G. Baca

Mar 14, 2021

Cecelia (Gomez) Baca passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 14, 2021, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at the age of 81. Cecelia was born October 8, 1939, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Leon and Elvira Gomez. She attended South Beaver Elementary School and began working at the young age of 13 as a...

Erich Arthur Renz

Erich Arthur Renz

Mar 1, 2021

Erich Arthur Renz

February 5, 1998 – March 1, 2021

A life too short:23-year-old big-hearted young man finding his way

Erich was born February 5, 1998 making our family perfectly balanced. His early years were spent smiling, drooling and capturing our hearts with his gentle way. He truly belonged with us...

Richard Hayden

Richard Hayden

Feb 19, 2021

Richard "Rick" Hayden passed away on February 19, 2021. He enjoyed working on computers and hanging out with friends and family listening to music and playing video games. Uncle Rick will be deeply missed.

Norberto C. Cabaneiro

Norberto C. Cabaneiro

Feb 16, 2021

Norberto C. Cabaneiro, 70, passed away in Surprise, AZ on February 16, 2021. He was a resident of Flagstaff for several years.

Norberto was born in 1950 to Severino and Carolina Cabaneiro in Lemery Batangas, the Philippines. He met and married his wife Elizabeth and together they had two children. Daughter Princess Elinor Cabaneiro and son Mark...

Herminia P. Baca

Herminia P. Baca

Feb 13, 2021

Herminia "Minnie" Baca was born in Williams, Arizona on August 10, 1927. She died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 93. Minnie lived all of her life in Williams and Flagstaff; having worked as a waitress for 50 years with most of those being a super waitress for the Nackard family at the famous Steak House (on...

Lillian M. Crisp

Lillian M. Crisp

Feb 7, 2021

Lillian M. Crisp passed away in Flagstaff on February 7, 2021. Lillian was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 13, 1928 to James A. Piper Sr. and Margaret Mattie (Humphries) Piper. The family moved to Flagstaff in 1931. She spent most of her 89 years in Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, except for a few years at the Grand Canyon....

Irma Luise Murphy

Irma Luise Murphy

Jan 21, 2021

Irma L Murphy (91) of Flagstaff AZ passed away peacefully on 1/21/21. Irma is predeceased by her husband Charles, two sons, Christopher and Dennis, two grandsons, ironically also named Dennis and Christopher.

She is survived by her daughter Lillian of Prescott AZ, daughter in law Doreen of Susquehanna PA, Son Dan and Toni of Flagstaff AZ, Son...

Arturo Villalobos Cortez

Arturo Villalobos Cortez

Jan 6, 2021

Arturo Villalobos Cortez, 76, passed away in Flagstaff, AZ. on January 6, 2021. Arturo was born on April 18,1944 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua Mexico. He was married to Ofelia Saenz Villalobos for 55 years. Ofelia passed away in 2014.

Arturo was a loving and kind-hearted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a huge baseball fan,...

Mario Lozano Mendoza

Mario Lozano Mendoza

Jan 4, 2021

Mario Lozano Mendoza (77), beloved husband, father, papa and great papa passed away on January 4, 2021 at the Flagstaff Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua Mexico on July 3, 1943 to Maria Natividad. Lozano. They migrated to the United States when he was 9 years old in search of a new...

Tom Urias

Tom Urias

Dec 11, 2020

Tom Urias was born on December 22, 1923 in Ft. Stockton, Texas.

He came to Flagstaff when he joined the Citizens Conservation Corp. After the attack at Pearl Harbor he joined the Army and served in the Pacific. He was wounded while in the Phillipines and returned to Flagstaff after his discharge.

Shortly after his...

Anita Vega Urias

Anita Vega Urias

Nov 22, 2020

Anita Urias passed away on November 22, 2020. She was born on June 9, 1926 in Mexico and raised in Flagstaff. She was naturalized as an adult and was married to Tom Urias and had three children. She is survived by her husband Tom and two sons Richard and Robert. Today she is reunited with her family in heaven...

Ursula Garcia

Ursula Garcia

Nov 20, 2020

¡Adios Tia!

Ursula (Candy) Garcia (born Ursula Figueroa), a lifelong resident of Williams, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, after a short-term illness.

The youngest daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, Bardomiano Figueroa and Aurelia Gonzalez, Ursula was born in Williams, Arizona in 1923. She had five older sisters and brothers - Antonia,...

Dennis William Morefield

Dennis William Morefield

Nov 19, 2020

Dennis W. Morefield, 89, entered into eternal life on November 19, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Dennis passed away at The Peaks Senior Living Community in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Born in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, much of Dennis's childhood was spent visiting with his many relatives in Laurie, MO. He attended Gravois Mills School and...

Dale B. Taggart

Dale B. Taggart

Nov 19, 2020

Dale B. Taggart went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2020 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was born October 6, 1935 in Washington, PA.

She is survived by her brother Jack Bedillion of Washington, PA, son Daniel Taggart (Beth) of Flagstaff, daughter Elizabeth Williams (John) of Missouri City, TX and three granddaughters: Amanda Williams, Sammi Williams,...

Suzanne "Sam" Camille Ceballos-Borneman

Suzanne "Sam" Camille Ceballos-Borneman

Oct 19, 2020

Suzanne "Sam" Camille Ceballos-Borneman, 58, of Flagstaff, Arizona was received by Our Heavenly Father on October 19th, 2020.

Born on May 7th, 1962 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Mary and Ruben Ceballos. Growing up in Flagstaff and Yuma with her siblings, she developed a love for animals and adventure. Her adventurous spirit gave rise to her nickname "Sam"...

Margaret "Margie" Ellis

Margaret "Margie" Ellis

Oct 15, 2020

On Thursday October 15th, 2020 Margaret "Margie" Ellis passed away peacefully during the night.

Margie was born February 25th, 1932 in Safford, Arizona. Her family moved to Yuma, Arizona when she was 10 years old, where she grew from childhood into adulthood.

Margie was an accomplished athlete excelling in multiple sports. She attended Arizona State...

Eric Joseph Speirs

Eric Joseph Speirs

Oct 12, 2020

ERIC JOSEPH SPEIRS (October 4, 1962 – October 12, 2020)

Eric Joseph Speirs, age 58, of Flagstaff passed away at home on October 12, 2020 after a determined battle with pancreatic cancer. A motivational speaker and leadership counselor, he spent his last days living life to the fullest, saying he could sleep later after he was gone....

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