Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Larry K Bigler

Larry K Bigler

Nov 20, 2020

Larry K. Bigler, 88 passed away on Friday Nov. 20, 2020, from natural causes.

Larry was born March 18, 1932 in Snowflake Arizona. He was the first child of the late William K. Bigler and Larue (Stratton) Bigler.

Larry married his sweetheart Pauline Hunt, on Feb. 16, 1955 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He devoted...

Lucy Magaña

Lucy Magaña

Nov 18, 2020

Lucy Magaña was born to Solomon and Minnie Gonzales in Gallup, NM on February 8, 1939.  She moved to Flagstaff, AZ with her family at a young age and resided there until her passing on November 18, 2020.  Surviving siblings include Frank and Tommy Gonzales, and Patricia Chavez.

During her life, she was married to Robert G...

Kenneth Babbitt

Kenneth Babbitt

Nov 16, 2020

The Babbitt family and our community have lost a cherished member.

Ken Babbitt was born in Los Angeles on August 9,1936, the eldest of six children of Paul J. and Frances Perry Babbitt: Bruce (Hattie), Paul (Mary), Charles (Eleanor), Jim (Helene) and Christine. Ken came to Flagstaff with his family in 1945. He graduated from Saint Anthony's...

Emma Gutierrez

Emma Gutierrez

Nov 12, 2020

On November 12, 2020, Emma Gutierrez was taken by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Emma was born on June 1, 1941, in Jerome, Arizona.  Emma and her husband, Eduardo, owned and operated the Loma Vista Tortilla Shop in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Later in life, Emma volunteered and was employed by St. Vincent de Paul Travel Aid and Thrift Store. ...

Elsie Glander

Elsie Glander

Nov 11, 2020

With heavy heart, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend Elsie Orlita Glander of Gray Mountain, AZ passed away suddenly November 11, 2020 at Valleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ. She was 75.

Elsie was born January 22, 1945 in Gray Mountain, AZ to the renowned Navajo philosopher Nevy Jensen and devoted Christian Sally Irene Robbins...

Justin Wade Estes

Justin Wade Estes

Nov 4, 2020

Justin Wade "Dub" Estes passed away suddenly November 4, 2020 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Justin was born November 22, 1973 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Justin was an avid hunter and spent much of his time with his wife and soulmate Rachelle, hunting, fishing. His newly found passion was big game hunting with a muzzleloader and his first successful hunt...

Rosalia Louise Brown

Rosalia Louise Brown

Nov 3, 2020

We are heartbroken and forever changed by the passing of our mother, grandma, great grandma and great-great grandma, Rosalia Louise Brown. Rosalia was born in McAlister, OK on May 5 th , 1920 and passed away in Flagstaff, AZ, on November 3 rd , 2020 at the amazing age of 100.

Rosalia had a heart of gold...

Ann Mcdonald

Ann Mcdonald

Oct 26, 2020

Ann Mary McDonald passed away suddenly on October 26 in Flagstaff, Arizona from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 82.  The essence of her core was her family, for which she was forever loving and supportive.  Ann loved travel, camping and hiking in the outdoors, fine food, flowers, frogs and family celebrations.

Ann was born in Potsdam, New...

Gary R Arend

Gary R Arend

Oct 21, 2020

Gary R. Arend was born to Edmund and Alice Arend on September 11, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ, and died on October 21, 2020 in Flagstaff, AZ. Gary was a beloved husband, father, friend and colleague. He worked for Maricopa Country Sheriff's Department for two and a half years, then worked for twenty plus years for the Arizona Highway Patrol...

Stephen James Statt

Stephen James Statt

Oct 16, 2020

Stephen James Statt

February 23, 1970 – October 16, 2020

Steve Statt (50), of Munds Park passed away October 16, 2020 from complications due to treatments he received for lymphoma as a young adult.  Steve lived for 30 more years after his fight with cancer, and he blessed so many in our community...

Inez Garcia

Inez Garcia

Oct 11, 2020

Inez Garcia passed peacefully in her sleep on October 11 th , 2020 at the age of 99. Inez was born in Williams, Arizona on December 4 th , 1920 to parents Elvira and Jose Gutierrez. Inez grew up in Williams, graduating from Williams High School. Inez moved to Flagstaff, Arizona during World War II and was employed at...

Laura Rodriguez Hamblen

Laura Rodriguez Hamblen

Oct 1, 2020

Laura M. Rodriguez Hamblen, 46, of Flagstaff, passed away October 1, 2020. Laura was born June 2, 1974, in Flagstaff, to Frank and Ruth Rodriguez. Laura attended and graduated from Flagstaff High and worked at Fry's grocery for 25 plus years. Laura enjoyed routing for her team, the LA Dodgers, long walks, spending time with her family, animals and...

Marilyn Jean Downum

Marilyn Jean Downum

Sep 27, 2020

Marilyn Jean Downum, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on September 27, 2020, after less than a day in the Flagstaff hospital following an 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Marilyn, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on November 19, 1940, was the second daughter of Dan and Eleanor Hersinger. Marilyn felt blessed throughout her life with a...

Marie Bell Stilley

Marie Bell Stilley

Sep 26, 2020

Marie Bell Stilley, an inimitable fixture in Flagstaff since 1946, passed away peacefully at her home on September 26 th at the age of 100. There won't be another one like her. Quick witted and high spirited, she loved her life in this mountain town, her ranch, her friends, and most of all, her husband, sons, daughters in law,...

Francisco Jesus Rumado Rivera

Francisco Jesus Rumado Rivera

Sep 25, 2020

Francisco Jesus Rumado Rivera, 33, of Flagstaff passed away September 25, 2020, Francisco was born December 24, 1986 in Flagstaff, to Martin and Inez Rivera. Francisco was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend and fiancée.

He is proceeded in death by his brother Paul Islas, grandpa Frank Garcia and grandma Ostillia Garcia.

He is survived...

Justin William Smith

Justin William Smith

Sep 22, 2020

Justin William Smith returned to Heaven on September 22, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends.  Justin was born on May 23, 1989 and was a lifelong resident of Flagstaff.  Justin became a fixture in the community and made many friends while attending school at Christensen, Sinagua, and Coconino High School where he graduated in 2011.  At the time...

Nancy Carol Todd

Nancy Carol Todd

Sep 16, 2020

We are heartbroken and forever changed by the passing of our Mom, Sister, Aunt, Nana, Great-Nana, Nancy Carol Todd.  Nancy was born on May 17, 1939 and passed peacefully in her sleep on September 16, 2020 at the age of 81.

Nancy's Catholic Faith never wavered through all she endured in her life.  She loved to share...

Tony Valencia

Tony Valencia

Sep 9, 2020

Tony was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona; graduating from Coconino High School and remained a part of the community as owner of a successful business, Route 66 Auto Body. Tony enjoyed hunting and fishing; but his passion was spending time with his family and friends. Tony helped support youth activities, sponsoring athletics in the community and at his...

Judy Leah Kaylor

Judy Leah Kaylor

Sep 7, 2020

Judy Leah Kaylor, 83, of Flagstaff passed away on Monday September 7, 2020.  The only child of the late Stanley and Janet Kaylor she was born July 27, 1937.

Judy lived a full life and had many exciting adventures traveling across the country in a VW bus in the 60's to fishing and camping with her late...

Elizabeth May Barnes

Elizabeth May Barnes

Sep 3, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty/Bet" May Barnes passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Wethersfield, CT on February 11, 1927 to Edwin Hyland May and Dorothy Wells Hannum, Betty was predeceased by her cherished husband Carlyle "Hap" Barnes in 2012. She attended Wethersfield High School and graduated from Edgewood Park, Briarcliff Manor, NY in...

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