Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Arthur Ray Woody 52, born in Tuba City on November 15, 1970, Arizona passed away March 31, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Arthur enjoyed hiking and fishing and being with family and friends. Arthur was a Group Home Manager and enjoyed all his time working with Quality Connections.

Arthur is survived by his wife Cheryl Lynn Miller-Woody, daughter...

Mar 26, 2023

Michael Martin Blancarte, friend to all, passed away on March 26, 2023. Those who knew Michael knew that he had a vibrant personality. He loved spending time with the people he cared about most. He preferred to stay indoors and enjoyed playing computer games, hanging out with friends, reading/listening to audiobooks, and everything/anything LGBTQ+. He liked watching movies and...

Mar 19, 2023

James William Southern born July 23, 1982, in Round Rock Texas passed away March 19, 2023, in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Celebration of Life is Sunday, April 23, 2023, 2:00-6:00pm at Flagstaff Elks Lodge #499, 2101 N. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.

Mar 17, 2023

Floy Lee Metheny passed away on March 17, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on February 24, 1950, in Williams, AZ. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsa Brown, daughters Ginger Vaudrey and Beth Metheny, granddaughter Noelle Stokes, brother Tim Metheny, and sister Lois Metheny. Lee lived a full, rich life and will...

Mar 14, 2023

Marguerite B. Nedley, born September 16, 1929, to Evelyn and John B. Bernier, left us on March 14, 2023. While we will miss the twinkle in her blue eyes, and the slightly wicked sense of humor, we know she is in the company of loved ones who had passed before her; including her parents Evelyn and John, first husband...

Mar 10, 2023

Marian Vasquez, born January 7, 1928, passed away on March 10,2023 in Henderson Nevada.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory and is survived by her four children Gregory, Richard, Kathryn and Anthony.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Inurnment...

Mar 8, 2023

Virginia Lea Jarman Owens, 94, passed quietly into eternal rest on March 8, 2023, in Flagstaff, AZ. She was born September 9, 1928, in Unionville, MO to John F. and Amel B. Sulser Jarman. She graduated from Keytesville High School in MO in 1946. She was united in marriage to Walter Kenneth Owens in 1947 who preceded her in...

Mar 7, 2023

Christopher Alex Hafen was born on February 14, 1989, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: a beautiful Valentine blessing to parents Krysti and Alex Hafen. Chris moved with his family to Phoenix, Arizona where he spent his school-aged years and was very fortunate to have met the love of his life and best friend, Kasey Judd. After graduating from Moon Valley...

Mar 5, 2023

On March 5, 2023, John McCooey passed away at home unexpectedly. Born May 4, 1959 in Plattsburgh, New York and raised in California. He lived in Flagstaff Arizona for the past 30 years. After retiring from FUSD John kept busy by doing what he loved best, riding his motorcycle and quads, going shooting and boating and of course spending...

Mar 3, 2023

We lost the sweetest soul who now is our own Guardian Angel! Justin Cody, born September 30, 1982, to Nelson Cody and Elsie Thompson in Winslow, Arizona passed away March 3, 2023, in Tonalea, Arizona.

Closed casket service will be held at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004, Saturday, March 11, 2023, 10:00-11:00...

Feb 14, 2023

Henry James Flores born on December 16th, 1949, died on February 14th, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born to Reymundo and Rosita Flores at the Navajo Army Depot in Bellemont, Arizona.

He is survived by his 4 siblings Julian, Abel, Barbara, and Denise. His 6 children Corine, Ernie, Diedra, Justin, Reymundo, and Grace. 20...

Feb 11, 2023

Paul R. Lopez was born in Flagstaff, AZ on June 27, 1929 and passed away February 11, 2023, at the age of 93. The ninth of ten children born to Felipe and Ascencion Lopez. Paul attended South Beaver school and Flagstaff High School, graduating in 1949. Paul was the Flagstaff High School basketball team captain his junior year.

Feb 2, 2023

Flagstaff's own compassionate, heroine, Guadalupe "Lupe" G. Anaya passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, February 2 nd , 2023, at 100 years of age. Lupe was born to Jesus and Ignacia Gil in Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico in August 1922. Lupe lived a full, beautiful, and dignified life. Her selflessness was greatly recognized by all who knew her. She...

Jan 21, 2023

Sandra Kay Morales, born March 15, 1947, in La Jolla, California passed away January 21, 2023, in Flagstaff, AZ. Sandra enjoyed making jewelry, cross-stitching, and crocheting. Sandra loved her family and enjoyed all the time she spent with family and friends.

Sandra is survived by her husband Donald E. Morales, son Richard J. Morales, daughter Cinthia K....

Jan 20, 2023

Friday January 20,2023 Linda Tapia age 65 passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side, after a short illness.

Linda was born and raised in Flagstaff, Az. She graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1976. Linda was employed by NACOG for 15 years and Arizona State Health Services for 30 years. She retired in 2019....

Jan 15, 2023

Jonathan Gabriel Torres gained his forever wings January 15, 2023, in Flagstaff, AZ. Jonathan was born in Lompoc, California on August 11, 2003, to Manuel Torres and Rebekah Jean Reyes.

Jonathan was a kindhearted young man that loved to make you laugh. He enjoyed fishing, riding horses, hunting, and really anything outdoors. Jonathan was an All-Star athlete,...

Jan 14, 2023

On Saturday January 14, 2023, Pete Contreras husband and father sadly passed away at the age 87. Pete was born and raised in Flagstaff, AZ and lived here all his life, he loved the mountains and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife Maria Elena and children enjoying the outdoors on road trips in his ford truck camper.

Jan 12, 2023

David Edward Taylor, 86, passed away January 12,2023, in Flagstaff.  David was born in Phoenix on October 30, 1936, to Harness Ellis Taylor and Esta Pogue Taylor.

When David was asked how he wanted to be remembered, he said, "As an aviator." He logged 20,300 hours of flight time, which equates to more than two years of...

Jan 7, 2023

Dixie Woolley Carsey, 80, formerly of Flagstaff, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on January 7, 2023, in Melbourne, Florida. She was born September 24, 1942, in Lima, Ohio and moved often as a child ultimately attending high school in Cypress, Texas. After high school, Dixie moved to California where she met her husband, Weldon "Alan" Carsey....

Jan 5, 2023

Edward "Bardo" Victor Anaya passed away on January 5, 2023, in Cottonwood, AZ at the age of 66. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Theresa Anaya, siblings, Henry Anaya, Jimmy Anaya, and Victoria Gonzalez.

Edward is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jessica (Chad) McNichol and 5 grandchildren, siblings, Christine Chavez, Ramona Anaya, Joseph Anaya, Rita...