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.

Lee Arthur Thompson

Lee Arthur Thompson

May 26, 2018

Lee Thompson, loving husband and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in Flagstaff, AZ. He was born in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Tucson, AZ with his family when he was a child. He attended Catalina High School and worked in Tucson several years for Sewell Painting. In 1980 Lee met Marlinda, they married...

Christopher Albert Balderas

Christopher Albert Balderas

May 22, 2018

Loving husband, father, son and larger-than-life friend, Christopher A. Balderas passed on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. Chris is survived by his wife Debra Balderas; son Jacob Balderas, daughter-in-law Rebecca and granddaughter Evie; brother Clif Balderas and sister Cheri Schrader. Chris is the son of Albert Balderas and the late Edna Balderas. A life-long...

Christina Anita Anaya

Christina Anita Anaya

May 15, 2018

Christina Anita Anaya passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at her home in Flagstaff, AZ, after a week of love, family, music and friends. Christina was born September 9, 1970, in Bremerhaven, Germany, with spina bifida. She was immediately flown to Landstuhl, Germany, for surgery.Her parents, Frank and Lydia Anaya, soon realized how fragile yet tough she was as...

Tammy Bernadette Pena

Tammy Bernadette Pena

May 6, 2018

Tammy Bernadette Pena, 59, passed away on May 6, 2018 in Flagstaff, AZ.Tammy was born December 9, 1959 in St. Johns, AZ to Cardenio and Cora Pena. Tammy was a hairstylist.She loved spending time with her family.Tammy enjoyed taking her grandkids for car rides to the creek and mountains around Flagstaff. Tammy is survived by her husband Roberto Lopez,...

Pamala Jeanne Cook

Pamala Jeanne Cook

Apr 9, 2018

Pamala Cook was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 9, 2018 at the age of 76. She was born to parents Vernon and Virginia Underhill on November 6, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan. After growing up in Lansing, she graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in education. She had further education at Utah State and Northern...

Luise Marie Ontiveros

Luise Marie Ontiveros

Apr 6, 2018

Luise M. Ontiveros of Flagstaff, AZ passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018. She was born in Krummau, Czechoslovakia on February 26, 1933, as Luise Maria Wuschko.She was the youngest of 3 children born to Martin and Aloisa (Panny) Wuschko. She lived in Krummau until 1944, and then escaped to Hof, Germany during World War II, with her mother.Her...

Ivone Freida Sanchez

Ivone Freida Sanchez

Mar 21, 2018

Ivone Freida Trivett Sanchez was born September 30, 1937 in Monkey Run, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully under hospice care onMarch 21, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona. Ivonewas a loving wife, mother and grandma.She was happily married to Albert Jose Sanchez (Albert J) and they had two beautiful kids, Rochelle Jeffreys and Roberto Sanchez (Berto) She spent time in many...

Zariah Roy

Zariah Roy

Mar 16, 2018

Zariah Roy passed away peacefully with his parents lying right next to him and family surrounding him on March 16, 2018 at Phoenix Children's Hospital. He was born December 15, 2016 along with his twin brother.On March 16, 2018 at 9:22pm he became our "Angel Baby" and continued his journey with Jesus. Zariah is the son of Dion Roy...

Margaret Juliana Tajc

Margaret Juliana Tajc

Mar 2, 2018

Margaret Juliana Tajc passed away on March 2, 2018 at the young age of 84. She was born March 26, 1933 in New York City to Henry and Hilda Schneemann, grew up in South Ozone Park and graduated from Richmond Hill High School in Jamaica, NY. She was married to Otto J. Tajc in Williston Park, NY in 1957....

Shalvin Dane Tillett

Shalvin Dane Tillett

Feb 21, 2018

Shalvin was born on January 12, 1988 in Flagstaff, Arizona and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 30 at his home on February 21, 2018. Shalvin was a beloved husband, father, son, grandson and nephew.He was known for his contagious laugh, great sense of humor, outgoing personality, and immeditely lit up the room with his smile.In his free...

Mary Arlene Pavlikowski

Mary Arlene Pavlikowski

Feb 15, 2018

Mary Arlene Pavlikowski passed away on February 15, 2018 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Arlene was the oldest of 5 children, born August 21, 1957 in Williams Arizona to Pete and Pia Martinez.Her family moved to Flagstaff in 1962 where Arlene attended Killip Elementary School, East Flag Junior High School, and graduated from Coconino High School in...

Billy Dean Crawley

Billy Dean Crawley

Feb 10, 2018

Billy Dean Crawley, 82, of Kayenta, AZ passed away on February 10, 2018 in Flagstaff, AZ.Billy was born in Phoenix, AZ to Alice and Dillard Crawley.His maternal clan is Osage (Black Bear) and his paternal clan is English. Billy was a Private First Class in the United States Army.After serving in the Army, he became a tour operator for...

Armando Sarracino Bustamante

Armando Sarracino Bustamante

Jan 5, 2018

Armando Sarracino Bustamante Sr. passed away at home on January 5, 2018. Armando was born July 26, 1933, in Terrero, New Mexico to Jose and Lola Bustamante. He moved to Flagstaff in 1942, where he met and married his childhood neighbor Concha Gomez. They were married 58 years and were blessed with seven children: Armando, Vicky (Louie) Garcia, Paul...

Lisa Specht

Lisa Specht

Dec 27, 2017

Lisa Specht, 47, of Flagstaff passed away on December 27, 2017.She was born January 9, 1970 to John Romero, Sr. and Aneda Zamora in North Hollywood, CA. Lisa was a licensed vocational nurse.She was a very kind, giving and nurturing soul that always put others' needs before her own and was great at offering emotional and spiritual help to...

Nicole Doree Joe

Nicole Doree Joe

Dec 25, 2017

Funeral services for Nicole will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary.Burial will immediately follow at Citizens Cemetery in Flagstaff.

Skye Jada Volpe

Skye Jada Volpe

Nov 21, 2017

Bird Skye Jada Volpe, 17, of Flagstaff passed way on November 21, 2017.Skye was born in Phoenix on August 29, 2000 to Alicia McAniff and Jereme Volpe. Skye was the most beautiful soul who loved her family!She was a humanitarian, artist, vegan, animal rights-civil rights activist and a feminist.She is survived by her mother Alicia McAniff and her father...

Malcom V. Bosse

Malcom V. Bosse

Oct 30, 2017

Malcom V. Bosse passed away peacefully at his home in Flagstaff on October 30, 2017 at the age of 90.Having been a long time professor at the NAU College of Business, his family would prefer that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so might consider a gift in his memory to the "Mac Bosse Scholarship" at Northern...

Reuben A. Baca

Reuben A. Baca

Oct 23, 2017

Reuben A. Baca, 73, of Flagstaff passed away October 23, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Reuben was born on October 30, 1943 to Aurelio & Lugarda Baca in Flagstaff, Arizona.He graduated in 1962 from Flagstaff High School.Shortly thereafter, Reuben join the National Guard and then proceeded to enlist in the United States Navy in 1967, serving several tours...

Delores Louise Muesch

Delores Louise Muesch

Oct 19, 2017

Delores Louise Muesch passed away on October 19th, 2017 in Flagstaff, AZ. Born May 1st, 1928 in Trinidad, CO, she was the second daughter of Placido L. and Helen (Arellano) Maes.Delores spent her early years in Trinidad, CO where she met the love of her life, Joseph F. Muesch.Their family business took them to Las Vegas, NM, then Flagstaff,...

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