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 Jefferson Brown

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patrick William Whalen

Patrick William Whalen

Dec 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick William Whalen, 78, announce his passing on December 30, 2019, in Flagstaff, Arizona.Patrick was born the fourth of eleven children (Michael Whalen, Peg Shipley, Anne Neal, Bill Whalen, Jane Lowry, Mary Jo Macomber, Tom Whalen, Datie Wynne, and Theresa Stout). He met and married Gloria Jean Lutes in Bloomington,...

Sylvester ""Silver"" Garcia

Sylvester ""Silver"" Garcia

Dec 7, 2019

Silvestre (Silver) G. Garcia, 93 passed away on December 7, 2019.He was born in Concho, AZ to parents Erminio and Candida Garcia on December 31, 1925.Mr. Garcia was a World War II Veteran in the United States Army Air Corp.Silver was the proud owner of La Fonda Mexican Restaurant in Flagstaff, AZ. Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by...

Dolores C. Morado

Dolores C. Morado

Nov 22, 2019

Dolores Chavira Morado was born on April 6, 1937 in Williams, Arizona. Growing up she was known as Dody by her family and friends. She attended South Beaver Elementary, Flagstaff Junior and graduated from Flagstaff High School. Dolores met Marshall Morado (deceased) when they both worked at the Orpheum Theater. On June 26, 1956 Dolores and Marshall were married...

Robert J. Minor

Robert J. Minor

Oct 30, 2019

Robert J. Minor, formerly of Sempronius, NY, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Flagstaff, AZ from kidney disease.He was blessed to receive the sacraments associated with last rites prior to passing.Bob was born October 10, 1940 in Rotterdam, NY to Raymond & Melba (Greenan) Minor.Bob had two sisters, Michele Nielsen (Bruce) and MaryBeth...

Devin Lee Stokes

Devin Lee Stokes

Oct 25, 2019

On October 25, 2019 Devin Lee Stokes (32) gained his wings and we know he was greeted at the gates with open arms by his loving grandmother and grandfather whom he missed immensely. Devin was born on June 7, 1987 to Cheryl Anderson Major in Mesa, AZ. Survived by his loving wife Natasha Morales-Stokes of 17 years together, married...

Larry Dennis Marek

Larry Dennis Marek

Oct 21, 2019

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Larry D. Marek walked on to meet his Creator on October 21, 2019.He was surrounded by his loving family when he left. Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Martha, whom he met at Haskell Indian Junior College; children Veronica, Ora, Cecilia, Isabel, and Larry J.; son-in-law Victor, grandchildren Brandan,...

Reymundo (Ray) Duran

Reymundo (Ray) Duran

Oct 9, 2019

Reymundo (Ray) Duran, 81 years old, of Flagstaff, passed away on October 9, 2019 in Flagstaff, AZ. Ray was born in Jerome, AZ to Fernando Duran and Trinidad Olacirequi Duran on September 2, 1938.He went to school in Jerome and later attended Northern Arizona University studying History.He married Sarah Ann Martinez on June 5, 1960. He worked for the...

Alice Marie Dunford

Alice Marie Dunford

Oct 5, 2019

Alice Marie Dunford of Flagstaff passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 due to heart failure at the age of 77. She was born on November 24, 1941 in Harvey, Ill to Jeanette and Steve Chrzastowski.Alice's survivors include: her husband of 57 years, John Moreland Dunford Jr., her son, John Moreland Dunford III, her three daughters Christine Mary Dunford,...

Richard Jeffrey Stevenson

Richard Jeffrey Stevenson

Aug 22, 2019

Richard Jeffrey (Jeff) Stevenson, 63, died August 22, 2019 at his home in Parks, Arizona. He will be remembered at a military service and interment on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery-Camp Navajo, 14317 Veterans Drive, Bellmont, AZ 86015. Born in Phoenix, Arizona to Nelson Keith Stevenson and Frances Stevenson (Wardell), Jeff attended Arcadia...

Maria Del Carmen Gonzales Ayala

Maria Del Carmen Gonzales Ayala

Aug 19, 2019

Maria Del Carmen Gonzales Ayala, 87, returned to her heavenly home on August 19, 2019. Carmen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God, supported her in her last days, and ultimately gave her peace. Carmen was born on May 5, 1932 in Naco, Arizona....

Lane Monroe Mcmillon

Lane Monroe Mcmillon

Aug 14, 2019

Lane is loved by so many and will always remain in our hearts. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary. Forever Loved, Forever Free

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