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 Roy Johnson Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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