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.

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,...

Marie Sophia Heinrichs

Marie Sophia Heinrichs

Oct 10, 2017

Marie "Billie" S. Heinrichs, the daughter of Willey and Marie Jackley was born December 15, 1927 in Oskaloosa, IA.Marie was born on her Uncle Bill's birthday, thus earning her the life-long nickname, "Billie".Billie graduated from Carroll High School and moved to Omaha, NE to work as a switchboard operator.She married Fritz Heinrichs on June 28, 1948 and together they...

Lorene Miller

Lorene Miller

Oct 9, 2017

Lorene Miller, 95, passed away October 9, 2017 in Flagstaff at home surrounded by her family. Lorene was born in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas to Preston and Elizabeth Dillard and grew up on a farm.She moved to Waterloo, Iowa to work for the Winterbottom's family in their home.She then worked for Edison Electric winding armatures during WWII and John Deere...

Gerald ""Jerry"" Greenlees

Gerald ""Jerry"" Greenlees

Oct 6, 2017

Gerald F. Greenlees, 66, passed away in Flagstaff, AZ on October 6, 2017.He was born February 2, 1951 in Culver City, California to Helen and Robert Greenlees. Gerald was a World Class Tech for GMC and worked for GMC for 43 years.He was involved in the VASA Order of America, a Swedish-American fraternal order.Gerald was also a member of...

Gloria Linn

Gloria Linn

Oct 5, 2017

Gloria F. Linn, age 61 passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Douglas Arizona to Genoveva and Edgardo Fernandez on April 1, 1956. She graduated from Douglas high school in 1974 before moving to Flagstaff to attend NAU where she met her ""Romeo"" Jesus F. Linn and acquired her degree in...

Ellena Marie Almendarez

Ellena Marie Almendarez

Sep 28, 2017

Ellena Almendarez, 32, passed away on September 28, 2017.She was born on November 8, 1984 in Flagstaff to Dolores Ramirez and Raymond Almendarez. Ellena was always interested in doing any fun activity as long as it was with family, especially her nieces and fiancé.She is survived by her parents and her fiancé, Krystal Chavez, nieces Isabella Argumedo and Olivia...

Justyn Andrew Christensen

Justyn Andrew Christensen

Sep 21, 2017

Justyn Christensen, 26, of Flagstaff, AZ departed this life September 21, 2017.He is survived by his son Kamden Christensen, sisters Jessica Alonzo, Lorita Begay and parents Tim and Loretta Christensen, Justin's fiancé Cody Kehoe, daughter Kylee Tillotson, grandparents, cousins and many, many friends are also mourning this loss.Justyn was welcomed into heaven by his mother Dawn Moran and his...

Jose Richard Canizales Sr.

Jose Richard Canizales Sr.

Sep 2, 2017

Jose (Richard) Canizales Sr. passed away on September 2, 2017, peacefully at his home.He was surrounded by his family.Richard fought a tough battle with cancer to the very end. Richard was born in Globe, Arizona on January 13, 1951.He lived there with his mother until the passing of his mother, Guadalupe Norman.At that time he moved to Tucson to...

Ann Napper

Ann Napper

Aug 4, 2017

Maria Ann Napper.The Lord blessed us with her life on July 23, 1920 in Los Angeles and He carried her home on August 4, 2017 in Flagstaff.She spent the first part of her life in Southern California, where she helped raise her siblings during the Depression Era.During World War II, Ann supported our country by painting warplanes at an...

Darrell Lester Fennell

Darrell Lester Fennell

Jul 31, 2017

With great sadness, the family of Darrell Lester Fennell announces his passing on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 78 years of age.Darrell will be missed and lovingly remembered by Debra Fennell, his wife of 24 wonderful years, who survives in Flagstaff AZ. They were married in Phoenix, AZ on February 27, 1993.Also surviving are his son Darin Fennell of...

Mary Malmgren

Mary Malmgren

Jul 15, 2017

Mary was born in Tulsa, OK on December 25, 1921 to Mary Riordan and Robert Chambers. She was the Granddaughter of Arizona pioneers, Caroline Metz and T.A. Riordan.Mary lived in California for most of her life and spent summers in Northern Arizona at the home of her grandparents, which is now the Riordan State Park.Mary attended Immaculate Heart high...

Gerald Olen Brooks

Gerald Olen Brooks

Jun 25, 2017

Jerry Brooks passed away peacefully at the Olivia White Hospice Home on Sunday, June 25, 2017.He was born in Williams, Arizona to Olen and Edna Brooks and raised in Winslow, Arizona and Ash Fork, Arizona.After graduating from Winslow High School in 1954, Jerry moved to Flagstaff and attended Arizona State Teachers College (now NAU).In 1963 Jerry opened Brooks' Gas...

Lois Ann Goodwin

Lois Ann Goodwin

Jun 22, 2017

Lois Ann Goodwin was born on July 3, 1939 in Ventura, CA.She left the loving embrace of her family to be with our Lord on June 22, 2017. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, James Ronald Goodwin, and is survived by her five children; Gwyn (Christopher) Marquez, Skott (Mable) Goodwin, Erik Goodwin, Heather...

Timothy James Ortiz

Timothy James Ortiz

May 25, 2017

Timothy James Ortiz joined our mom and the Lord, Thursday, May 25th, 2017. Tim was very outgoing and made many friends everywhere he went.He battled illnesses for many years yet was always strong, smiling and cheerful.He had a charitable heart and gave generously to Big Brothers, the elderly and the homeless. He was preceded in death by his mom,...

Byron J. Smith

Byron J. Smith

May 14, 2017

Byron J. Smith (B.J.), 61, of Flagstaff passed away peacefully in his home on May 14, 2017. B.J. was a devoted husband to his wife Tammy of 34 years.B.J. was born April 15, 1956 in Fort Yates, North Dakota and was very proud of his Sioux heritage.B.J. was a very proud Marine Corp veteran, where he earned the title...

Margaret Orozco

Margaret Orozco

May 4, 2017

Margaret Orozco, 86, passed away in Cordes Lakes, Arizona on May 4, 2017.She was born on December 3, 1930 in Phoenix to Silvero Martinez and Maria Eligia Chavez. Margaret is survived by daughter Anna Orozco, three sons Daniel Orozco, Paul Orozco and Frank Orozco, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her husband Frank V. Orozco,...

Theresa B. Ortiz

Theresa B. Ortiz

Apr 28, 2017

Teresa Ortiz, 75, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Friday April 28th, 2017.She will be remembered as the fun loving, talkative "Tupperware Lady" with a beautiful smile who loved singing, playing maracas, and dancing; she was loved and welcomed by everyone who knew her. Teresa is survived by her husband Fred Ortiz of 58 years; daughter Juanita...

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