Obituaries

Apr 24, 2016

Jimmy Barela Valdivia, 78, passed away April 24, 2016 in Flagstaff.He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on September 27, 1937 to Macario Valdivia and Carmen (Barela) Valdivia.He attended South Beaver Elementary School and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1957 and lettered in football.Much like his family before him he began working at Southwest Forest Industries, but within three...

Apr 20, 2016

Richard Lee Elliott, 74, longtime resident of Munds Park, Arizona passed away on April 20, 2016 in Cottonwood.Proud husband to Mary Elliott, they shared 48 beautiful years of marriage. Born in Brunswick, Missouri, Richard was the son of Robert and Virginia Elliott.He graduated Glendale High School in 1960. Turning down scholarship offers all over the country for his athletic...

Apr 20, 2016

Apr 5, 2016

Wayne Long, 90, of Tuba City passed away on April 5, 2016 at the Veterans hospital in Prescott, Arizona.Wayne was born on May 15, 1925 in Dilkon, Arizona to Mary Wilson and Jim Long.In 1943 he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946.He is survived by his wife, Lillie Long and his sons Alfred, Allen, Melvin and...

Mar 28, 2016

Ocie Antonio, 64 of Flagstaff, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016.Ocie was born August 17, 1951, in Crownpoint, NM, to Lillian Beyale and Frank Antonio Sr. Ocie was a homemaker, loving mother and a friend to many. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. One of her loved moments was cooking for everyone. She is...

Mar 26, 2016

Lorenzo Isabel Rodriquez, 84, passed away in Flagstaff on March 26, 2016.He was born on August 10, 1931 in New Mexico to Franqnilino and Cayentana Rodriguez. Lorenzo is survived by his wife, Jenney Griego Rodgriquez and his children. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. Fourth...

Mar 12, 2016

Elma Ramos Brown, wife, mother & grandmother, died on March 12, 2016 in Flagstaff, AZ from complications related to Parkinson's Disease.She was 74. Elma was born on January 17, 1942 in Del Rio, TX to the late Juana and Manuel Ramos.After graduating from Sul Ross State University, she became a beloved teacher of elementary special education in Del Rio,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...