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.
Vera Beatrice Worman
Jan 8, 2012
Vera Beatrice Worman, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the home of her great-granddaughter, HeatherJones.She was born on a farm in Plymouth, IL, on January 1, 1918 to Chester and Alpha McIlmoil.She married Walter W. Worman on July 12, 1937. Their wedding meal was a hamburger, french fries and a chocolate malt that she continued to...
Stephen Findley
Jan 7, 2012
Stephen Findley born in Kansas City, KS on April 2, 1955 to Thomas & Nancy Findley (deceased).Stephen died peacefully at home in his sleep at 12:58am on January 7, 2012. Stephen was always bringing joy and love with his unique sense of humor.He is survived by his husband of 29 years, Jamey Hasapis, his siblings Janet, Michael, John and...
Sandra L. Russ
Dec 31, 2011
Sandra L. Russ peacefully passed away on December 31, 2011 at the Olivia White Hospice Home.She was born to Walt & Vera Worman on a farm in Illinois.At the age of 6, her family moved to Tucson due to her brother's asthma.While working as a car hop she met the love of her life, Bill Russ, who happened to...
Sallie Mae Valdez
Dec 29, 2011
Sallie Mae Welch Valdez, age 41, of Flagstaff, passed away on December 29, 2011, afterbattling breast cancer.She was born on April 26, 1970 in Mount Sterling, KY to Joe and Bonnie (Shimfessel) Welch. Sallie Mae was employed at W.L. Gore in Flagstaff for the last 11 years.She was a caring, loving, wife, mother and friend that impacted a lot...
Aarianna Lynn Colorado
Dec 26, 2011
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:00 am at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. 4th Street, Flagstaff, AZ, and burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery.
William G Schuchman
Dec 23, 2011
A memorial Service will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. 4th Street, interment will follow at Citizens Cemetery.
Bill Young
Nov 30, 2011
Bill Young, 16 year resident of Flagstaff, died on November 30th. He was born June 17, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA to Carl and Alyce Young. He grew up on a ranch in Porterville, CA, where he attended a one room schoolhouse. He was an alumnus of several colleges, including University of California, Berkley; he earned a bachelor's and...
Elvira Ledezma Villanueva
Nov 25, 2011
Elvira Ledezma Villanueva, died Friday, November 25, 2011 in Flagstaff, AZ A viewing will be Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm with the Evening Vigil and Holy Rosary starting at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel followed...
Carolyn Nancy Hink
Oct 31, 2011
Carolyn Nancy Hink was born in Tucson, Arizona September 18, 1944 to William and Grace Murphy.She passed away peacefully at home October 31, 2011 at the age of 67.Graduating from Loma Linda University in 1969, she earned her Secondary Teaching Credential from the University of California, Riverside in 1970.She and Jeffrey Hink were married in Orinda, California December 18,...
Juan Agustin Michelena
Oct 20, 2011
Juan Agustin Michelena, 66, of Williams passed away on October 20, 2011.He was born on May 1, 1945 in Irurita, Spain to Juan & Maria (Elizalde) Michelena.Agustin came from Spain to northern Arizona in 1969 and worked as a contract laborer for the Redhill Sheep Company. He also worked as a logger for Stone Forest Industries and retired from...
Jay Beck
Oct 3, 2011
Jay Beck, 60, passed away on Monday morning, October 3, 2011, after a two year battle with liver cancer.Jay was born on July 13, 1951 and he was the owner and operator of BesTec Office Systems and the founder of the "Pony Express" family band.A strong and supportive, family-man he believed and lived the motto of "Go Out and...
William ""Bill"" Way
Oct 3, 2011
William "Bill" Way, 53, passed away Monday, October 3rd. He beat all odds by surviving an astonishing fourteen years following a double lung transplant in 1997, and he made the most of every moment of it. He very much enjoyed the company of his family, gardening, video games and was an avid hunter until the end, getting his first...
Richard E Westling
Sep 29, 2011
Richard E. Westling, 48, was born on June 13, 1963 in Flagstaff to Stanley (Buzz) and Pearl Westling.He passed away in Phoenix on September 29, 2011 following a hard and valiant battle with cancer.Rick attended Mt Elden Elementary School (now Killip), East Flagstaff Junior High and graduated from Coconino High in 1981.While at Coconino he excelled in football as...
Dr. Richard E. Wentz
Sep 25, 2011
Dr. Richard E. Wentz died of natural causes on September 25, 2011 at his home in Flagstaff.He was born in Palmerton, PA on January 10, 1928.His parents were Walter and Mary Wentz.His wife, Joan Coldren Wentz, preceded him in death on August 22, 2011. Dr. Wentz is survived by his children, Selena Stewart, Susanna McCleve and Melissa Cihan, six...
Krystal N Knickerbacker
Sep 25, 2011
Krystal N. Knickerbocker, 20, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Flagstaff. She was born November 18, 1990 in grand Junction, CO to James and Sandra (Rietz) Knickerbocker. Krystal loved animals and was a regular volunteer at the Second Chance Animal Shelter. She is survived by her parents, James and Sandra Knickerbocker, sister, Amanda Wohlers, brothers Joseph Knickerbocker and Karl...
Guifford W. Moorre
Sep 24, 2011
Guifford W. Moore, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Flagstaff. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m.; viewing will be one hour prior at Flagstaff Federated Community Church, 400 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, followed by burial in the Masonic Section of Citizens Cemetery.
Johannes ""Jo"" Jacobsen
Sep 19, 2011
Johannes "Jo" Jacobsen, 90 died Monday, September 19, 2011 in flagstaff at the Olivia White Hospice Home. He was born in D3enmark June 26, 1921 to Sven and Marta Jacobsen. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Muriel, daughter Elsie (William) Harrington, Sons Paul (Jane) Jacobsen and Erik (Jill) Jacobsen. He had seven grandchildren...
David N. Swearingin, Jr.
Aug 30, 2011
David N. Swearingin, Jr. , 33, of Flagstaff passed away peacefully at his home on August 30, 2011.He was born on April 3, 1978 in Whittier, California to David and Kandace (Cridlebaugh) Swearingin.He has worked in the automotive industry for 17 years.He enjoyed being in the outdoors, but most of all Dave was a loving kind-hearted , caring husband...
Joan C Wentz
Aug 22, 2011
Joan Coldren Wentz died unexpectedly on August 22, 2011 the Flagstaff Medical Center.Joan was born in Denver, Colorado, on February 17, 1932.She was the daughter of Fred George Coldren and Sara Warren Coldren. She is survived by her husband, Richard E. Wentz of Flagstaff, son, Reed Warren Alpert of New York City, daughter, Julie Wood, son-in-law, Warren Wood and...
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