Obituaries

Jun 4, 2016

Manuel "Manny" Valdez, 82, was born November 26, 1933 and left home to the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Manuel was born in Ramey, Colorado, raised in Raton, New Mexico and resided in Flagstaff, Arizona after retiring from 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and 22 years in the U.S. Navy. He has lived in Flagstaff for...

May 21, 2016

Mark Brandon Nelson was born on January 3, 1985 and left home to the Lord on Saturday May 21, 2016 in Flagstaff, AZ, the town where he was born and raised. Mark is survived by his children Natalie, Andrea, Clayton, Austin, and Ava, his mother Renee Lori (Cody) Nelson, sisters Renata (Jackie) Nelson, Elena (Nelson) Yazzie, Gailene (Cody) Eltsosie...

May 11, 2016

Daniel Michael McDonald, 65, passed away in Flagstaff on May 11, 2016.He was born to Harold and Virginia McDonald on July 28, 1950 in Fort Hood, Texas. Daniel was a tool-maker for W.L. Gore & Associates and celebrated his 35th anniversary in December 2015.He received a diamond pin and the opportunity to enjoy a pizza lunch with many of...

May 5, 2016

Sarah "Star" Begay, 61, of Flagstaff and Phoenix passed away on May 5, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.She was born on March 31, 1955 in Bellemont, Arizona. She is survived by her sisters Maryann Nez, Marylou Runningbear, Laura Cordova, Grace Kieyoni and Ella Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kieyonnie Begay and Ruby Moore Jim, her step...

May 3, 2016

JC (Jake) Haley, 92, of Aztec, NM went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2016.He was born on February 11, 1924 in Tyler, TX.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jackie Haley, 7 children, Janet (Ronald) Foust, Farmington, NM, Linda Jacobs, Merdian, ID, Debra Valdez, Bloomfield, NM, Henry Johnson, Glendale, AZ, Margaret (Tom) Mackin,...

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Teresa Schiebe was born April 26, 2016 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was with us a few precious moments before being called home to heaven.Our little saint is forever in our hearts. She is now being loved more perfectly than we ever could have loved her. Mary Teresa was the daughter of John and Aimee Schiebe (Coleman). She is...

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...