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.
Richard G. Herr Jr.
Aug 4, 2020
Richard George Herr JR. 79, of Flagstaff Arizona, passed away on August 4th. Richard was born on May 13th, 1941 to Richard George Herr Sr and Doris Jean Herr in Lansing MI. Richard attended J.W. Sexton High School. After high school Richard enlisted in the United States Marine corps and served during Vietnam. He went on to study Business...
James Garcia Jr.
Jun 8, 2020
James Garcia Jr., born on March 11, 1942 in Flagstaff, Arizona passed peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on June 8, 2020. James enjoyed watching sports, his favorite teams were LA Dodgers and Greenbay Packers. In his early years you would find Jimmy either bowling, throwing horseshoes or playing softball.James served in the United...
Nathaniel ""Nate"" William Pugh
Jun 6, 2020
Nathaniel William Pugh "Nate", much loved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly June 6, 2020. Born March 29, 1991 in Flagstaff, Nate loved living in his mountain town and enjoyed his work as an electrical technician, with aspirations of becoming a programmer.He graduated from Sinagua High School and was a sponge for knowledge, his curiosity was never ending. From...
Andrew A. Martinez
May 27, 2020
Andrew A. Martinez, 31, of Flagstaff, died May 27, 2020. Born February 4, 1989, in Flagstaff. He is survived by his daughter, Desirae Martinez, his mother Gloria Torres and Bobby Garcia, Uncle Richard Torres; a brother from California; Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jim Mendoza of Phoenix; Great Aunts & Uncles; many cousins from Flagstaff, Phoenix and Williams, AZ. He...
Freddie M. Colmenero
May 9, 2020
Freddie M. Colmenero passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020.Fred was born in Flagstaff on August 7, 1942 to Felix and Stella Colmenero. Freddie was enlisted in the Navy from 1960 to 1965.He was a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Union of Operating Engineers #428. He enjoyed softball and driving his Vette and Harley. Freddie...
Father Alfred Tachias
May 5, 2020
Fr. Alfred Tachias, a priest of the Diocese of Gallup, died May 5, 2020 at his residence at Villa Guadalupe in Gallup, NM.
Fr. Tachias was born in 1932 in Cabezon, NM, and ordained for priestly ministry in the Diocese of Gallup in 1959. He served at parishes in Kingman, AZ, St. Johns, AZ, Sacred Heart Cathedral...
Edward H. Garcia
Apr 23, 2020
EDWARD H. GARCIA, July 31, 1932 – April 23, 2020.From Reserve, New Mexico is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Josie Magana Garcia, his 5 children, Mary Lou Tristan (Ramiro), Virginia "Ginnie" Diaz (Manuel), Anthony (Mary Ann), Larry, Leonard (Lorraine).Blessed with 19 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren.Also survived by his siblings, Benny, Clara, Robert, and...
Richard Roy Johnson Sr.
Apr 10, 2020
Richard Johnson Sr, 69, of Ash Fork AZ, passed away, Friday, April 10, 2020 at Flagstaff Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held when all the family and friends are able to convene in a group setting. Richard will be spread with his mother and his brother. Richard was born March 08, 1951 in French Camp,...
Nathan Jesus Ruiz
Mar 28, 2020
With great sadness, we lost a family member on Saturday, March 28, 2020.Nathan Jesus Ruiz passed away at home surrounded by close family in Flagstaff, Arizona.He was 13 years old.He was born April 1, 2006 to Erica Lopez-Ruiz. His infectious smile, laugh and sweet innocence will be missed greatly.He touched many lives with his special gifts.Nathan enjoyed riding the...
Barbara Francis Graham
Mar 24, 2020
Barbara Graham passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on March 24, 2020. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Billy D. Graham, and daughter Cheryl D. Graham. She is survived by her sons Darrell and David Graham, and their wives Carolyn and Ruth. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Jaime, Brandi, Amber, Earl, Lori, Sandra, Danielle,...
Peter Henry Piper
Mar 23, 2020
Peter Henry Piper was born August 13, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Henry and Dorothy Piper.He passed away March 23, 2020, in Flagstaff.He died at the Olivia White Hospice Home where he spent nearly 6 months due to complications of diabetes. Pete leaves behind two daughters, Vicki Piper and Carol Tullis (Robert) who he loved and...
Lucy Serna
Mar 7, 2020
Lucy "Mutti" Serna, 91, of Flagstaff, AZ passed away on March 7, 2020.She was born January 18, 1929 in Germany.Lucy enjoyed cooking and was the neighborhood grandma.She is preceded in death by her husband Bennie Serna, daughters Susan Serna and Emily Dickey.Lucy is survived by daughters Anita Coronado and Barbara Serna, 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. A celebration of...
Michael Edward Frazier
Mar 7, 2020
It is with deep regret that Michael Edward Frazier has gone to meet his Savior on March 7, 2020.He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandfathers, uncle Steve and is survived by his daughter Kinsley Gene, parents John E. Frazier, Paula R. Ray and siblings Andrea, Jonathan, Ryan, Rollie and Nina, his partner Lindsey and many...
Richard Jefferson Brown
Mar 4, 2020
Richard Jefferson Brown, 87, passed away in Flagstaff, AZ on March 4, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1932 in St Paul, MN to Ernest and Beulah Brown.Richard, whose friends and family called him "Dick", grew up in and around the Pequot Lakes region of northern Minnesota.He served as a sergeant in the US Army Infantry and spent...
Arthur ""Spider"" B. Gonzales Sr.
Feb 20, 2020
Arthur was born on March 20, 1940 in Belen, NM to Felipe and Paublita Gonzales.Arthur's father was a sheepherder and when Arthur was 3 years old, the family moved to Flagstaff. Arthur attended South Beaver Elementary, Flagstaff Junior High and Flagstaff High School where he graduated in 1958.Arthur did quit high school for a short period to join the...
Jody Leonore Dana
Feb 16, 2020
Jody Leonore Barker Dana September 10,1977 to February 16, 2020 Jody was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 10,1977 to Diana Sue and Louis Stephan Albartrus Barker. Jody's father passed when Jody was only six years old. Her mother remarried Craig Kappes in 1984. Jody attended Moon Mountain Elementary School and Thunderbird High School. Craig and Diana Sue relocated...
Benito De La O Valdez
Feb 6, 2020
Benito De La O Valdez went to be with our Savior and his beloved, Veronica on February 6, 2020. He was born on July 12, 1932 to Paulidor Valdez and Manuelita De La O Valdez in Ignacio, Colorado but was raised in Cuba, New Mexico in a family of Shepherds. At the age of 20 he was called to...
Mary Wanda Ward
Jan 18, 2020
Mary Wanda (nee Foster) Ward passed away on January 18, 2020 in Page, AZ.She was known to family and friends her whole life as Wanda.Born in a small farmhouse in tiny Virden, New Mexico, on September 17, 1922, the fourth child of six, raised mostly alone by their mother. While attending Western New Mexico State College in Silver City...
Doris Nell Capps
Jan 18, 2020
Doris Nell Capps passed peacefully into her Savior's arms on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Flagstaff, Arizona at the age of 84.Doris was born on April 12, 1935, in Ballinger, Texas to R.Q and Eula Kinney who preceded her in death.She was also the sister to Jim Kinney who also preceded her in death.Doris was married and a housewife...
Vilma Matus Cabrera
Jan 2, 2020
Our beloved Vilma Matus Cabrera passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Flagstaff Medical Center on Thursday, January 2, 2020.In her beautiful manner, Vilma courageously and gracefully battled an aggressive form of cancer. Vilma was born in Prescott, Arizona to Dina and Ricardo Matus on May 24, 1967 and spent her idyllic childhood in loving...
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