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.

Nancy Odette Vernon

Nancy Odette Vernon

Jul 7, 2024

Nancy Odette Vernon, born November 25, 1955, to Gilbert Daniel Vernon and Marta Lucrecia Orellana in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. Oldest of her siblings, Jorge Vernon, Juan Vernon, Kenneth Vernon. Mother to two children, Sarah Benatar and David Benatar. Loving grandmother to Elena, Stella, and Michael.

Loving daughter, sister, mother, niece, and cousin. She loved and cared for...

Vivian Rae Van Houten

Vivian Rae Van Houten

Jul 6, 2024

Vivian R. (Uhl) Van Houten, 95

Vivian was born October 25, 1928, in a log cabin in Creston, OH to Curtis Steele & Donna Rich Steele.  She passed July 6, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones. She graduated from Creston High School in 1946.

Vivian married Wayne E. Uhl on September 12, 1946, in...

Cindel Marie Carrizoza

Cindel Marie Carrizoza

Jun 23, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Cindel Marie Carrizoza. Who was taken away from us too soon on June 23, 2024, at the age of 38 years old.

Cindel brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with her kind heart, radiant smile and boundless curiosity. Though her time...

Cruz Jaramillo

Cruz Jaramillo

Jun 6, 2024

Cruz B. Jaramillo was born February 10, 1933, in Bluewater, New Mexico to Aban and Eleanor Sedillo. She lived in McNary, Arizona for several years with her parents and 8 siblings until moving to Flagstaff in 1947, where she called home until the time of her passing on June 6, 2024. Cruz graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1951....

Michael Lucero

Michael Lucero

May 27, 2024

Michael Lucero was born December 5, 1967, to Jacob and Irene Lucero. Michael passed away May 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his brother Ralph Lucero. Services and a Celebration of Life are going to be held on June 28, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in Flagstaff.

Donna Marie Godinez

Donna Marie Godinez

May 20, 2024

Donna Marie Godinez passed away the morning of May 20th, 2024, with her family by her side. Donna was born to Mary and Joseph Godinez. She was born in Fresno, California, but grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona. Donna was known for her kind and loving soul. If you needed help no matter what she would do everything in her...

Fernandez M. Tapia Jr.

Fernandez M. Tapia Jr.

May 19, 2024

Our beloved Fernandez (Junior) was a son, brother, and a father.  Fernandez Moises Tapia Jr. was born in San Jose, New Mexico on September 10, 1954, to Fernandez Tapia Sr. and Ida Bustamante. He passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his father Fernandez Tapia Sr. and...

Kenneth A. Loeffler

Kenneth A. Loeffler

May 5, 2024

Kenneth A. Loeffler, 80, of Flagstaff, Arizona passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at home. Ken was born in Watertown, Wisconsin on January 20, 1944, to George and Malinda (Kenhammer) Loeffler.  He was the youngest of twelve children and the only one born in a hospital. In his younger years, he...

Kevin Michael Peace

Kevin Michael Peace

Apr 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kevin Peace

Entered into life April 27, 1969

Entered into rest April 15, 2024

Kevin Peace, a man of indomitable spirit and unwavering courage, bid farewell to this world on April 15, 2024, after bravely facing a brief illness, age 54. He leaves behind a legacy etched in valor,...

Shirley Foster Groenhout

Shirley Foster Groenhout

Apr 3, 2024

Shirley Foster Groenhout, 84, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away peacefully April 3, 2024, at home with her family.

Shirley (affectionately known as Sis, Shirl G., Squirrel, Shirl T. Girl, Puck, and countless other nicknames) was born in January 1940 in Fairfield, Montana to William and Beatrice Foster. Growing up on a farm in Cut Bank as the...

Robert Arthur Breard

Robert Arthur Breard

Apr 3, 2024

Robert Arthur Breard

April 2, 1948 – April 2, 2024

Robert Arthur Breard, 76, died suddenly and unexpectedly while at home in Sedona, Arizona on the morning of his birthday, April 2, 2024, which came as a shock to those who knew him as healthy, active and energetic, often claiming that he would live to...

Robert D'Arezzo

Robert D'Arezzo

Mar 18, 2024

Robert D'Arezzo, known to many as Bob or Bear, was born October 19, 1956, to Albert and Eva D'Arezzo in Providence, Rhode Island. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 18, 2024, in Flagstaff, AZ.

Robert worked for many years as a respiratory therapist, which is where he met his loving wife, Jamy. They...

Paul L Guimond

Paul L Guimond

Feb 21, 2024

Paul L Guimond born August 17, 1965, in Golden Valley, Minnesota passed away at home on February 21, 2024, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Paul was the General Manager at Dirty Birdies and Northern Pines. He loved fishing, hunting, and just being around his lovely fiancée Carolyn VonKluck.

Paul is preceded in death by his father R. Dennis Guimond....

Sean Patrick Chischilly

Sean Patrick Chischilly

Feb 17, 2024

Sean Patrick Chischilly passed away the morning of February 17th, 2024. Sean was born to Barbara Stahl and Ronald Chischilly. Sean was born in Amarillo, Texas but grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Sean was known for his kind and loving soul. He loved to make people laugh and was always joking around. He always made sure everyone...

Sabrina Theresa Alvarado

Sabrina Theresa Alvarado

Feb 14, 2024

Sabrina Theresa Alvarado was born to David and Mary Mata on May 11, 1955 in Los Angeles, California. She was the middle child of three children, David and Reina.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving and devoted husband, Hector of 50 years of marriage and two children, Stephanie and Marcello. She was also a loving...

Edwin "Ted" K Parks

Edwin "Ted" K Parks

Feb 11, 2024

Edwin "Ted" Parks passed away on February 11, 2024, in Flagstaff, Arizona.  He was born on January 24, 1953, in Toronto, Canada, but came to the United States the day he got out of the hospital.  He attended the University of Arizona both for his undergraduate degree and for his law degree.  He spent a few years in private...

Jessica Marie Lopez

Jessica Marie Lopez

Feb 9, 2024

Jessica Marie Lopez tragically and unexpectedly passed away the morning of February 9th, 2024. Jessica was born to Gina and Ruben Lopez on April 21st, 1978. Jessica grew up between Flagstaff and Phoenix Arizona. She attended and graduated from Coconino High School in 1996.

She was a beautiful and kind soul. She was a devoted grandmother who...

Bud Allen Woodruff

Bud Allen Woodruff

Feb 3, 2024

Bud Allen Woodruff passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, in Phoenix AZ, surrounded by family. Bud was born on May 26, 1946, in Stockton, CA, to the late Edgar Woodruff and the late Tommie Woodruff (Dye).

Bud was raised between Arizona and California. He graduated from Coolidge High School in Arizona. After high school Bud worked...

Bobbie Sue Maurano

Bobbie Sue Maurano

Jan 28, 2024

Bobbie Sue Maurano born March 11, 1966, to Linda Proffitt in Phoenix, Arizona passed away with family by her side on January 28, 2024, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Bobbie had a great love for family, life, and her pets. She is deeply missed by all.

Bobbie is survived by her husband David Maurano, mother Linda, daughters Stephanie (Josh),...

Robert John Sterling

Robert John Sterling

Jan 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that Bob entered into God's healing hands on January 26, 2024, from complications of influenza.

Robert John Sterling was born in Mansfield, Ohio, the 5th child of John and Irene Sterling. He was a miracle baby as he was not expected to be a live birth.

He was a United...

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