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.

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....

Ray L. Baca

Ray L. Baca

Oct 10, 2020

Raymond L. Baca, 64 years old, was born in Reserve, New Mexico and raised in McNary, Arizona. He then moved to Flagstaff when he was 10 years old. With great sadness Ray has went with the Lord on 10/10/20.

He is survived by his wife Diadama Baca, his daughter Kristin Barreras Baca, two sons Raymond (Rashelle) Baca...

John Moreland Dunford Jr.

John Moreland Dunford Jr.

Oct 9, 2020

John Moreland Dunford Jr. of Flagstaff passed away on October 9, 2020 due to complications from a motor vehicle accident. Hewas born on January 15, 1940in Evanston, Illinois to Mary and John Dunford Sr. John is survived by his son, John Moreland Dunford III, and his three daughters, Christine Mary Dunford, Mary Ann Francis Beamer, and Jeannie Marie Roth....

Julia Lopez Alexander-Blomgren

Julia Lopez Alexander-Blomgren

Oct 7, 2020

Julia Lopez Herrera Alexander-Blomgren, resident of Dewey-Humbolt, Arizona, formerly of Yakima, Washington, passed away on the 7th of October 2020 at Flagstaff Medical Center at the age of 83 years.

Juliana Lopez Herrera, always known as Julia, was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on January 7th, 1937. She was the 13th child in a family of 15 children....

Jody Lee Peterson

Jody Lee Peterson

Sep 28, 2020

Jody Lee (Alfano) Peterson age 67, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2020.

She was born in 1952 to Leroy and Janet Alfano in Chicago, IL and raised in the suburb of Des Plaines, IL. She graduated Maine West High School, Des Plaines, IL in 1970. She moved to Prescott, AZ in 1983 and worked as a...

Stephen Matthew Flores

Stephen Matthew Flores

Sep 24, 2020

Stephen "Esteban' "Twin" Flores, a lover of life, musician, wine extraordinaire, and pillar of his community died tragically on September 24th 2020 at the age of 40 peacefully with his twin Brother Michael, Love Kristen, mother, father, stepfather and stepmother by his side, in his beloved city of Flagstaff AZ. Stephen was born on September 22nd 1980 to Emerald...

Jarrett Kristopher Shughart

Jarrett Kristopher Shughart

Sep 12, 2020

Jarrett Shughart, 31, died on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Jarrett was born on July 17, 1989, in Phoenix Arizona to Rosie and David Shughart.He spent his younger years in Phoenix and then moved to Munds Park, Arizona, where he spent most of his childhood and then moved into Flagstaff.Jarrett attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Flagstaff...

Sophia Osorio Weiss

Sophia Osorio Weiss

Sep 12, 2020

Heaven unexpectedly gained a new angel on the evening of 9/12/2020. Sophia Weiss was born in El Paso, Texas on March 9, 1964 to Daniel and Leonor Osorio while Daniel proudly served in the United States military. Sophia spent her days of youth in the small Northern Arizona towns of Flagstaff and Sedona – enjoying a rich childhood surrounded...

Jessie Rachel Thomas

Jessie Rachel Thomas

Sep 7, 2020

Jessi was born on January 16, 1999. She grew up in Flagstaff surrounded by the beautiful mountains and amongst the stars that she loved so much. While in Flagstaff she found her love Daniel Shuck and they embarked on growing their love and life together. With a prayer and holding hands they packed their bags and looking for their...

Julie Michelle Mileham

Julie Michelle Mileham

Sep 7, 2020

Julie Michelle Mileham, age 41, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2020.She was born to Kim and Lorraine Mileham on February 5, 1979 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Julie grew up in Flagstaff and attended Weitzel Elementary School, East Flagstaff Junior High School, and Sinagua High School.She later attended Yavapai College where she obtained her nursing degree.She was passionate...

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