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.
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...
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...
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