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.
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...
Iretha ""Rita"" Westerfield
Feb 11, 2011
Of all beautiful things in life, the most beautiful is character.A beautiful life is the fruit of a beautiful character.She whom we memorialize at this time, possessed a beautiful character and lived a beautiful life.At evening time there shall be eight hours behind us-the work and the burdens of the day.After we reach the hour, there comes a call...
Lewis Richard Mccormick
Feb 9, 2011
Lewis McCormick, 49, died on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 in Flagstaff.He was born on February 26, 1961 in Lafayette, Indiana to Mary and Richard McCormick.He grew up in Tempe, AZ and went to high school at Marcos de Niza, graduating in 1979. Lew attended college at Northern Arizona University with a dual major in Environmental Science and Computer Science,...
Pearl Bessie Huston
Jan 31, 2011
Pearl Bessie Huston, 97, of Camp Verde and formally of Flagstaff, died on January 31, 2011 at her home in Camp Verde.She was born on July 27, 1913 in Jewel Ridge, Virginia to Joseph R. and Nancy (Cantrell) Pruitt.Mrs. Huston was one of eight children born on the family farm where she and her family worked for many years.She...
Walter Dalegowski
Jan 29, 2011
Walter Dalegowski Walt, passed away Saturday January 29, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 11, 1922 in Scranton, Pa. Of Polish parents, Stanislaus and Helen. He was only 88 years old. He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII working on P38 aircraft for the 54th Fighter Squadron. The first time...
Phillip Hernandez
Jan 5, 2011
Philip C. Hernandez, 77, of Flagstaff, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, following a brief illness. Philip was born in Flagstaff, July 3, 1933. He attended South Beaver Elementary School, Flagstaff Junior and Flagstaff High Schools. He spent a total of 27 years in the Army and National Guard Reserve. He worked in the construction field as a heavy equipment operator...
Jerry T Colley
Dec 28, 2010
Jerry Colley, age 68, of Flagstaff, died on December 28, 2010. He was born on April 4, 1942 in Missouri. Mr. Colley was a retired electrician. He was a hard working gentleman, but his greatest accomplishment was being an awesome dad to his children and grandpa to his grandchildren. Mr. Colley is survived by his daughters, Nicole Colley, Rebecca Colley...
James Francis Peeler
Dec 21, 2010
James Francis Peeler, age 82, of Surprise and Flagstaff, AZ died at Banner Del Webb Hospital on December 21, 2010.He was born in Douglas, AZ on June 14, 1928 to Francis and Berlyne (Conchola) Peeler. Mr. Peeler joined the U.S. Air Force in November 1945 at the age of 17.He was an In Flight Refueling Technician, Assistant Navigator and...
Larry Francis Smith
Nov 23, 2010
Larry Francis Smith, 71, of Flagstaff, died Tuesday, November 24, 2010. Larry was born September 10, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM to Lorenzo and Bertha (Bia) Smith. He was the First Native American U.S. Marshall, before joining the Marshall Service he was a Detective with the Navajo Police Department and the Holbrook City Police Department. He is recorded in the...
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