Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen Elaine Nankivell

Helen Elaine Nankivell

Oct 8, 2026

Helen Elaine Nankivell, 98, of Flagstaff, passed away on October 8, 2026 at the Bluffs of Flagstaff Assisted Living facility. Helen was born on May 7, 1928 in Denver, Colorado to William and Helen Stewart. Helen graduated from South High School in Denver in 1946 and attended Denver University where she was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority.

Helen married...

Jennifer Lynn Pattini

Jennifer Lynn Pattini

Sep 27, 2026

With love and sadness we’re sharing the passing of Jennifer Lynn Pattini (May) Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Born on October 29, 1955, in Burbank, California, to Joseph and Sarah May (Richards), Jennifer attended Saint Finbar Catholic Parish School and John Burroughs High School. In October 1989, she met the love of her life, Luigi Pattini. They married...

Margaret "Maggi" Picard

Margaret "Maggi" Picard

Sep 21, 2026

Maggi Picard, 82, passed away peacefully in Flagstaff, Arizona, surrounded by family. Maggi grew up in Greenville Rhode Island, and spent many years out West before settling in Peterborough, New Hampshire. She and her husband Russell made Peterborough their home for over 35 years. Late in life she and her husband Russell moved to Flagstaff to be near their two...

David J. Keeley

David J. Keeley

Sep 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of David Keeley, born on June 15, 1974, in Aurora, Illinois. David left this world on September 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew him.

David was the beloved son of Donald and Jerilyn (Bergeron) Keeley. He...

John Robert Fife Jr

John Robert Fife Jr

Sep 7, 2026

John Robert Fife Jr, DVM, 84 of Flagstaff, AZ passed away September 7, 2026. A celebration of his live will be held 10 am, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Rt 66, Flagstaff, AZ. A luncheon will follow at Fort Tuthill. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Amarillo, TX...

Barry Anthony Bertani

Barry Anthony Bertani

Aug 31, 2026

Barry Anthony Bertani died at home in Flagstaff, Arizona on August 31, 2026. He was 85. A native of San Francisco (go ‘Niners’!), he was raised in Walnut Creek, California, and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in electrical engineering. As an ASU alum, he remained an enthusiastic fan of the Sun Devils’ football and basketball teams. He...

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jahn

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jahn

Aug 26, 2026

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jahn ascended to her heavenly home on August 26, 2026 in Flagstaff, AZ. She was born on December 12, 1944 to Doris and John Keough in Kearney, Nebraska. Mary Ann was one of twelve children: Thomas, Cecilia, Louise, Joseph, Regina, Patrick, Michael, Dominic, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Theresa. Mary Ann is survived by her children Barbara (Geiger) Obermeier,...

Karen Rumble

Karen Rumble

Aug 23, 2026

Karen Rumble

June 19, 1942 — Aug. 23, 2026

Karen (Johnson) Rumble, 84, of Flagstaff, Arizona, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 23, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born June 19, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts to Kenneth and Ann Johnson, the second of their three children. Born two months premature, Karen survived and led a life centered around service to others through...

Margaret Susan Stewart

Margaret Susan Stewart

Aug 22, 2026

Margaret Susan Stewart 

March 16, 1952 - August 22. 2026

Margaret “Peg” Stewart passed away from a bicycle accident that gave her a fatal head injury near her home in Sedona, Arizona at the age of 74.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents William and Margitta Schhiltz, Peg spent her childhood in Downers Grove just west of Chicago. Her family moved to Bloomfield...

Wes Tyler Colliflower

Wes Tyler Colliflower

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wes Tyler Colliflower

Wes Tyler Colliflower, 19, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2026. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, classmates, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Wes was born in Havre, Montana, at the end of September 2006. In 2007, he made Flagstaff, Arizona, his home, where...

Sierra Skye Jaxson

Sierra Skye Jaxson

Aug 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sierra Skye Jaxson January 7, 1991 – August 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Sierra Skye Jaxson, age 35, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Born in Mission Hills, California, Sierra made her home in Flagstaff, where she built a beautiful life surrounded by the people she loved most. Sierra...

Randall "Randy" Douglas Strom

Randall "Randy" Douglas Strom

Aug 18, 2026

Randall (Randy) Douglas Strom passed away August 18, 2026, after a long battle with Glioblastoma.

He was born August 25, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY. He grew up in Hopkinsville, KY and later moved to Tucson, AZ where he met his wife Trina. Randy has lived in Flagstaff since 1995 and worked in the beverage industry.

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Wayne Thompson

Wayne Thompson

Aug 17, 2026

WAYNE THOMPSON (1939-2026)

WE HAVE LOST A TRULY GREAT AND UNIQUE MAN.

Wayne Thompson passed away with his family by his

side on August 17, 2026. He was born in Ohio but moved

to Tucson when he was little. There, he attended “most

of the schools” as his family moved quite often. Starting

work by the time he was ten, he helped support his family

and sometimes...

Celine M Murphy

Celine M Murphy

Aug 16, 2026

Céline Murphy died peacefully on August 16 at 89 years of age in Flagstaff, Arizona, her home for 30 years.

Born Céline Marie Louise Masse in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on January 27, 1937. The city is the second-oldest in Quebec, known for its pulp and paper industries. She grew up on ice hockey, her mother Marguerite playing Chopin on the piano, and...

Diane Sue Koehn

Diane Sue Koehn

Aug 16, 2026

Diane Sue Koehn, 75, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at Aspire Transitional Care. A celebration of life service will take place at New Hope Rising Church on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Born in Montezuma, Kansas, on May 16, 1951, Diane attended school in Montezuma and went on to nurse's training in...

Darla "Dj" Lemke

Darla "Dj" Lemke

Aug 11, 2026

Darla Jeanene "DJ" Lemke passed away in Flagstaff, AZ, on August 11, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She fought with the strength, determination, and tough Irish spirit that defined her, never giving up even when the road was difficult. She was, without a doubt, one of the toughest women you could ever know.

DJ...

Caleb Johnson

Caleb Johnson

Jul 30, 2026

Reverend Caleb Holetstewa Johnson., (Colonel) US Army Retired passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on 30 July 2026 in Flagstaff, Arizona at age 93.

Caleb was born 13 October 1932 in Tuba City, AZ to Fred and Minnie Johnson. He grew up living in Moenkopi and Kykotsmovi Village in Arizona.  He...

Jannie Mae Turner

Jannie Mae Turner

Jul 30, 2026

Jannie Mae Turner, 80, of Flagstaff died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, in the presence of her family.

Jannie was born in Flagstaff of a long-time Flagstaff family, but her childhood was spent in Sedona, where she attended Sedona Elementary School. She graduated from Flagstaff High School and became a teacher in the Flagstaff School...

Robert Gonzales

Robert Gonzales

Jul 29, 2026

Robert Gonzales passed away on 29 July 2026.

Robert was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, on 05 February 1950, to parents Manuel and Lucy Gonzales. As a proud resident of Flagstaff, Robert graduated from Coconino High School in 1969. Robert was always known as a hard worker wherever he put his efforts and was once recognized as "Mr....

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