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.
Rosary Diaz Lozano
Mar 10, 2016
Rosary Diaz Lozano, 82, of Flagstaff, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016, after a brief illness.She was born in Williams, AZ on October 5, 1933 to José and Silvina (Delgado) Diaz.The Diaz family moved to Flagstaff in 1941 and made this their permanent home.She graduated from Flagstaff High School and soon after graduation started working for local banks...
Salvador G. Cortez
Mar 3, 2016
Salvador G. Cortez, 89, born in Flagstaff, AZ, preceded in death by his wife Mary, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on March 3, 2016. Salvador worked for Stone Corporation, formerly Southwest Forest Industries for 42 years as a lumber grader, retiring as lumber Quality Control Supervisor. Salvador was a US Army veteran having served in WWII. Salvador is...
Wilivalda De La Torre Silva
Feb 29, 2016
Wilivalda De La Torre Silva, 72, of Flagstaff passed away on February 29, 2016.Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3rdfrom 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. Fourth Street, with a Holy Rosary beginning at 6:00 during the visitation.A funeral mass will be on Friday, March 4th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of...
Michael Gregory Mcgrew
Feb 27, 2016
Michael Gregory McGrew, 49, died Saturday, February 27, in Flagstaff.He was born in Columbia, Missouri on July 29, 1966.Mike's passion in life was the relationship with his two children, Shaun and Ashley. He was a warm and gentle soul who positively affected all of the lives he touched. Mike loved music and was an avid football fan.Shaun will miss...
Robert E. Smith Jr.
Feb 9, 2016
Robert E. Smith Jr. (Bob) of Flagstaff, Arizona, age 69, died February 9, 2016. Bob lived life as a diesel technician and heavy tow truck operator. Bob was born January 18, 1947, in Galena, KS. He enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle along with meeting and making new friends, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife...
Ricardo Ayala Matus
Jan 23, 2016
Ricardo Ayala Matus, age 81, of Seligman AZ died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 23, 2016.He was born in Cananea Sonora Mexico to Ramon and Guadalupe (Ayala) Matus. Ricardo had many friends and had a great sense of humor.In 1966 he married Dina Rampelotto and together made the decision to move to the United States for...
Joseph Patrick Findley
Jan 21, 2016
Joseph Patrick Findley, 57, passed away in Chandler, Arizona on January 21, 2016.He was born on February 12, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas to Thomas and Nancy Findley.Joseph was an environmental engineer in Chandler. Joseph enjoyed motorcycles, rocks, woodworking, fast cars and girls.Joseph is survived by his two sons, Joseph Patrick II (Ceci) and Joseph Robin (Shannon), sister Janet...
Terry Clayton Davis
Jan 17, 2016
Terry Clayton Davis, born July 27, 1946, passed away January 17, 2016.Born in Phoenix, Arizona Terry went to Phoenix Union High School where he met his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Judy.They were married June 18, 1966 and remained best friends and inseparable until his death.In June of 1966 they moved to Flagstaff to attend Northern...
Jean Marie Mestas
Jan 9, 2016
Jean Marie Mestas, 87, passed away peacefully January 9, 2016 attended by her loving companion of 60 years, Pete Mestas, at their home on the Anvil Rock Ranch, 30 miles southwest of Seligman, Arizona. She was the only child of Roy Burke Heaton and Christine Easton Heaton.Jean was born November 1, 1928 in Prescott, Arizona.Her father worked for Santa...
James Wm. Tucker Iii
Jan 1, 2016
Jim, 64 passed away January 1, 2016 at Rim Country Health Care in Payson, AZ.He was born Jan 27, 1951 to James Wm. Tucker Jr. and Ora E. Sellers Tucker in Phoenix, AZ.Jim enlisted in the Navy after high school and served in Vietnam.He moved to Flagstaff in 1973 and Arizona has always been his home. He is survived...
Aaron Miles Candelaria
Dec 10, 2015
Aaron Miles Candelaria of Flagstaff went home to be with his Creator on December 11, 2015 he was 24 years old. Aaron was born on March 15, 1991 in Flagstaff Arizona where he lived all of his life. He attended high school at Coconino High School. Aaron was a dedicated and loving father, fiancé, son, cousin, uncle and grandson.He...
Ernest Cortez
Dec 8, 2015
Ernest Cortez was born in Flagstaff Arizona on August 12, 1951.He passed away on December 8th, 2015, at the age of 64.Ernie had lived in Williams Arizona for the last ten years following retiring from the New Orleans police department.After surviving his house being flooded by Hurricane Katrina, he decided to retire and live a more quiet and peaceful...
Norma H Lovato
Dec 6, 2015
Norma H. Lovato, 79, died peacefully, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter's home in Gilbert, AZ. Mrs. Lovato was born on Feb. 3, 1936, in Winslow AZ to the late Lita Heimendinger and raised by her adoptive father, Duke Heimendinger.She grew up in Winslow, AZ alongside her brothers Melvin and Jake. In 1955,...
Kenneth Lee Mclaughlin
Nov 30, 2015
Kenneth Lee McLaughlin Born:October 4, 1919 Died:November 30, 2015 Mr. McLaughlin died peacefully while asleep at his home in the Doney Park area a few miles north and east of Flagstaff, Arizona.Mr. McLaughlin, "Kenny" or "Mac" to his family and friends, was born in Jenks, Oklahoma to Mary W. and James H. McLaughlin.Mr. McLaughlin's mother passed away when he...
Michael Guion Clifton
Nov 12, 2015
On Thursday the 12th of November (2015),Michael Guion Clifton, passed away after battling cancer with grace and dignity. He fought tooth and nail to the very end, but throughout the fight thought selflessly of his illness while continuing to foster his relationships with family and friends. His life began on October 12, 1942, in McAllen, TX. and later Kingsville...
Arthur Lindsey
Nov 10, 2015
Arthur "Art" Lindsey passed away November 10, 2015. Longtime Flagstaff resident and business owner, was born in Henderson, Texas and came to Arizona while serving in the Air Force in 1962. He also served in Alaska and in Vietnam.He was a very active member of the Flagstaff Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.Art was an avid...
Elijah Timothy Begay
Nov 3, 2015
Elijah Timothy Begay, 19, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Elijah was born April 17, 1996 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Loretta Begay-Christensen and Ronnie Davis.Elijah attended Flagstaff High School and proceeded with his education at Ponderosa High School, where he would have been receiving his diploma in December. Elijah was a very independent person.He loved to...
Aaron Tanner Roybal
Oct 20, 2015
Aaron Tanner Roybal died Oct. 20, 2015 in Mesa, Ariz. He was 27. Aaron was born Dec. 28, 1987, in Ocala, Fla. to Peter Roybal and Jan Melear. When Aaron was 7 and a few years after his father died, he moved to Arizona to live with his aunt and uncle, Julia (Roybal) and Larry Newman. Aaron and his...
Michael Jacob Werner
Oct 13, 2015
Matthew Jacob Werner, of Page, Arizona, died on October 13, 2015, at age 40.Matt was born on October 15, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri to Louis and Sandra Werner, the youngest of three children.Matt became a member of Mensa at age nine and an Eagle Scout at age 15, and spent much of his youth hiking around the world.After...
John Franklin Mcnabb
Oct 1, 2015
John Franklin McNabb, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 1, 2015.He was born in Russellville, Arkansas on February 16, 1934.John was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.John is survived by his wife Marilyn, son John, daughters Sharon, Cynthia, Laura, and Tammie.He has 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.A celebration of life memorial is planned for 3:00 p.m....
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