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.
Joan Brown Shumann
May 30, 2011
Joan Brown Schumann, 78, lost her courageous battle with cancer on May 30, 2011 in Flagstaff, AZ. Mrs. Schumann was born in Wabeno, WI on November 3, 1932. She owned Flagstaff Precision Dental Lab for the past 10 years. Joan was a wonderful friend and mother with a great spirit and sense of humor. She was very loving and...
Jean T Yazzie
May 29, 2011
Jean T. Yazzie, 94, of Leupp, AZ, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, peacefully at her granddaughter's home in flagstaff. She was born October 15, 1916 in Black Mountain, AZ. Her maternal clan is Tsi'naajinii (Honey comb Rock Clan) her paternal clan is Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Forest Clan) Jean was a weaver with natural colors, she enjoyed raising her children,...
Shawn Alan Davis
May 26, 2011
Shawn Alan Davis, 43, of Flagstaff, died May 26th, 2011. He was born April 8, 1968 in Orange, CA to Fred Davis and Geraldine Knowles. Shawn loved motorcycle riding. He is survived by his fiancée Billie Sanchez, Stepdaughter Diane Evans, Stepson Brandon Meyer, mother Geraldine Knowles, sister Karen DeGroote, brother Robert Davis. Shawn is preceded in death by his...
Larry Lucero
May 23, 2011
The Ultimate Larry Lucero, II of Flagstaff died on Monday, May 23, 2011. Loving, son, father, grandfather and Fisherman. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the Lamb of God Bible Church, 2615 E. 7th Ave. Condolences may be sent directly to the family or through www.flagstaffmortuary.com Arrangements are by Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary...
James Edward Crawforth
May 11, 2011
James Crawforth passed away May 11th, 2011, in Flagstaff, Arizona, at The Peaks, under the care of Northland Hospice. He was 77 years old. He was born April 20th, 1934, in Boise, Idaho.His parents were Lealand and Evelyn Crawforth. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Master's from the University of...
C James Krafft
May 1, 2011
C. James Krafft, MD, 88, of Flagstaff, passed away on May 1, 2011 at the Ponderosa Pines Care Center under the care of Hospice Compasses.C.J. Krafft was born on March 15, 1923 in Eliasville, Texas.His family later moved to Illinois where C.J. grew up on a small country place near Yorkville, IL He graduated from the Marmion Military Academy...
Mary Diaz Contreras
Apr 28, 2011
Mary Diaz Contreras passed away peacefully at the Olivia White Hospice Home on April 28, 2011.Mary was born on September 27, 1926 in Jerome, AZ to José R. and Silvina (Delgado) Diaz.The Diaz family moved from Jerome to Williams before settling in Flagstaff, in the early 1940's.She married Julian Contreras in 1961.Mary worked for 20 years at the Fronske...
Claire M Carter
Apr 23, 2011
Claire M. Carter went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2011 after a very long battle with Alzheimer's and eventually cancer. Mrs. Carter was born in Ferdinand, Idaho in 1917, the second daughter of John and Eva Fry.She married Murl W. Cater in 1943.Following WWII they resided in Centralia, WA.In 1958 they moved to Flagstaff where...
Arleen Marie Rust
Apr 22, 2011
Arleen Marie Rust, 58, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 in Flagstaff.She was born on June 2, 1952 in New York to Anthony and Margaret Marin. After graduating from high school she began work in the medical field in the accounts payable division in Florida.She moved to Flagstaff in 1994 and worked as a clerk for the Coconino...
Jean J Crowe
Apr 21, 2011
Jean J Crowe, of Flagstaff, died peacefully on April 21, 2011.She lived independently, in her own home, for almost 40 years.Jean was born to Eduard and Dorothy Jahnke on September 21, 1927, in New York, New York.She graduated from high school in Queens Village, New York.Jean was married in 1950, and moved to Mt. Fern, Dover, New Jersey, where...
Claude Marion Durham
Apr 17, 2011
A beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Claude Marion Durham, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Flagstaff, Arizona of natural causes.Claude was born on March 1, 1926 in LaJara, Colorado. Claude lived in Denver, Colorado as a child and later moved to San Francisco where he graduated from High School.In 1944 Claude enlisted in...
Joseph Michael Bobbitt, Jr
Apr 16, 2011
Joseph Michael Bobbitt, Jr. of Flagstaff, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011.He was born on March 26, 1990 in Ashville, NC to Joseph Michael Bobbitt Sr. and Deborah (Sanders) Bobbitt.He has lived in Flagstaff for two years and he attended Northern Arizona University.He was employed at the Outback Steak House. A celebration of life service will be held...
Milton D Schroeder
Apr 10, 2011
Milt Schroeder Milt Schroeder, 78, died Sunday, April 10, 2011. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 2, 1933 to Paul and Cora Schroeder, Milt attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon where he played college basketball and met his wife of 50 years, Diana Schroeder. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58, and afterwards in the U.S....
Helen Tapia
Apr 7, 2011
Helen Tapia, age 83, passed away on April 7, 2011 in Flagstaff.She was born on March 3, 1928 in Flagstaff to Porfirio and Lucille (Greening) Montoya.Mrs. Tapia enjoyed old movies, embroidering gifts for her family and she was a huge John Wayne fan. Mrs. Tapia is survived by her children, Laura Fajardo of Aurora, CO, Yolanda (Ernie) Valdovino of...
Larry A Martinez
Apr 4, 2011
Larry A. Martinez, 55 of Williams, AZ, died Monday April 4, 2011 in flagstaff. He was born October 9, 1955 in Phoenix, AZ to Salvador and Libby (Torrez) Martinez Larry was a great man who touched many lives. He enjoyed riding his bike and helping others in any way he could. He was an amazing father to his son...
Robert Edward Johnson
Mar 23, 2011
Robert Edward Johnson, 63, of Flagstaff, died on March 23, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family and under the kind care of Hospice Compassus.Mr. Johnson was born on March 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Bernard and Mildred (Seidel) Johnson.Mr. Johnson was in the U.S. Air Force and honorably served during the Vietnam War.He...
Dr. Neely Gassaway Tufts
Mar 21, 2011
Dr. Neely Gassaway Tufts passed away on March 20, 2011, at the age of 65. Dr. Tufts and his wife, Bobbie Jean, have lived in Flagstaff for the past 5 years; however, most of his fondest memories were growing up in Sedona with his grandparents, who built one of the first homes there. Dr. Tufts was born in San...
Billie Carlson
Mar 21, 2011
Billie Carlson, 74, died Monday, March 21, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born July 4, 1936 in Tolani Lake, AZ his Maternal Clan was Tangle Clan, Paternal Clan was Red Streak into the Water. Billie liked to be with his grandchildren, take care of his livestock, sing and dance and attend church. He is survived by his daughters,...
Jay Cee Paddock
Feb 18, 2011
Jay Cee "JP" Paddock, 31, of Leupp, Arizona, returned to our Father February 18, 2011. He was born July 7th, 1979, in Tuba City, Arizona, the son of Cheryl Hatalie and Jensen Paddock who both survive. March 06, 2007, he married his high school sweet heart Davina Tsosie. Jay graduated from Anthem College in March of 2008 with an...
Larry Nez Brown
Feb 14, 2011
Larry Nez Brown, 42, of Flagstaff, died on February 14, 2011 in Flagstaff.He was born on March 5, 1968 at Grand Canyon, AZ to Gilbert Brown and Nellie Nez.Mr. Brown grew up in Flagstaff and attended public schools at South Beaver Elementary, Flagstaff Middle School and graduated from Flagstaff High School.He liked to go fishing and was very athletic...
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