Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Elizabeth "Liz" Tallman

Elizabeth "Liz" Tallman

Mar 10, 2020

Elizabeth (Liz) Tallman passed in peace at the age of 76 in Flagstaff, Arizona on Tuesday, March 10 th , 2020.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Alfonse and Ruth Mangan.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years Gary Tallman, brother Tom Mangan, daughter Marsha (Matt) and son Darren (Meredith).

Liz's family...

Kathryn Louise Poen

Kathryn Louise Poen

Mar 10, 2020

Kathryn Louise Poen, musician, educator, community arts leader, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, died peacefully on March 10, of natural causes.

She was a Flagstaff resident for more than 40 years. She, family, friends and caregivers had recently celebrated her 93 rd birthday at Sedona Winds Assisted Living. Her husband, Monte...

Jennifer Kay Atkin

Jennifer Kay Atkin

Mar 7, 2020

The Earthly portion of Jennifer's Amazing Adventure came to a conclusion on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the young age of 57.  Jennifer was a loving wife and devoted, skilled, and independent mother of 10 incredible children, currently ranging in age from 8 to 38.  She was also the perfect grandmother to 8 perfect grandchildren, as well as best...

John "Jp" Patrick Estes

John "Jp" Patrick Estes

Mar 3, 2020

John Patrick "JP" Estes passed away suddenly March 3, 2020, at his home in Flagstaff Arizona.

JP was born the first son of John and Sue Ann Estes March 29, 1962, in Flagstaff Arizona. As a child JP was very talented musically mastering both the violin and saxophone with ease. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with...

Robin (Rob) Gordon Riffle

Robin (Rob) Gordon Riffle

Mar 2, 2020

On Monday, March 2, 2020 Robin "Rob" Gordon Riffle loving husband, father of 2 sons and grandfather of 4 grandkids passed away at the age of 72.

Rob was born on December 4, 1947 in Sioux City, IA to Edward (Gordon) and Arlene Riffle.  He was enlisted in the Navy from 1969-1974. He attended Briar Cliff College...

Martha "Fran" Frances Jackson

Martha "Fran" Frances Jackson

Mar 1, 2020

Martha Frances Jackson (Fran) Passed away on March 1st, 2020.  Fran was born on November 10, 1925 in Casper Wyoming but spent her childhood days in Albuquerque, New Mexico prior to her parents moving to Flagstaff in 1938.  Fran attended Flagstaff High School where she met and fell in love with Douglas C Jackson.  Upon graduation the two...

Darius Behnam

Darius Behnam

Feb 28, 2020

Dr. Darius Behnam passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on February 28, 2020, in Flagstaff Arizona. Dr. Behnam graduated from the University of Paris Medical School in 1957, and then completed his Internship at Maricopa County Hospital and Residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, he often testified as an expert witness as a...

Garret David Rosenblatt

Garret David Rosenblatt

Feb 22, 2020

Garret David Rosenblatt was a writer, poet, educator, union activist, environmentalist, wrangler of horses and student of Torah. In high school he was an all-city football player and swimmer and in college a Phi Beta Kappa student. He taught school in New England and was deputy director of the National Humanities Faculty. As a writer for the New Haven...

Brenda Hector

Brenda Hector

Feb 20, 2020

Brenda Hector passed on to heaven peacefully at home early Thursday morning, February 20th, 2020. She was born in Platte, SD on September 2, 1959.

Brenda and her family moved to Flagstaff in 1994 and raised their children here. She worked at Wells Fargo bank as well as National Bank of AZ for many years and touched...

Michael (Mickey) R Wunsch

Michael (Mickey) R Wunsch

Feb 12, 2020

Michael R. (Mickey) Wunsch passed away on February 12, 2020. He was born in Stratford, WI, on October 13, 1937, to Peter and Agnes (Kress) Wunsch.

After high school graduation, Michael enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a sonarman on the  USS Sea Fox. Upon discharge, he attended Wisconsin State University Whitewater, Syracuse University, and UCLA,...

David F Rogers

David F Rogers

Feb 12, 2020

After a life that took him from the wilds of Labrador to the jungles of Vietnam, Lt. Col. David F. Rogers passed on to fly with the angels on Feb. 12, 2020. He was a few months short of his 92 nd revolution around the sun when he maxed out his last overhaul on that engine.

Dave...

Lucy Abeyta Mayorga

Lucy Abeyta Mayorga

Feb 10, 2020

Lucy Abeyta Mayorga, born February 15, 1928, passed away in her sleep, February 10, 2020.  She was surrounded by family, and is now with her husband, Emilio Mayorga, the love and strength of her life.  She was 91 years old.

Lucy, a lifelong resident of Flagstaff, attended Arizona State College Training School, (grade school) and Flagstaff High...

Patricia Lynn Traber

Patricia Lynn Traber

Feb 9, 2020

Patricia Lynn Traber was born on September 15, 1941 to Fred Parrack and Ivy Merle Ormerod Parrack in Phoenix.  She worked in the insurance industry in the Phoenix area for many years.  She moved to California in 1977 where she spent 20 years living on a sailboat.  The following 10 years she traveled in her motorhome to all contiguous...

Rodney Steven Heuett

Rodney Steven Heuett

Feb 8, 2020

Rodney Steven Heuett, Husband, Dad, Poppo, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and blessed friend to all, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 8, 2020 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Rod was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, welder, carpenter, electrician and jack of all trades. He is retired from US West after 30 years of service. And served in the...

Kalee Alexa Harris

Kalee Alexa Harris

Jan 31, 2020

Kalee Alexa Harris, 26, of Grand Canyon, AZ. died suddenly of natural causes at home, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.  She is survived by members of her immediate family, husband Spencer and daughter Lily Harris of Grand Canyon, AZ.  She is also survived by her mother Dr. Barbie Norvell-Johnson and stepfather Errol Johnson of Jacksonville, AL;  father and stepmother Chris...

Wayne Whitehead

Wayne Whitehead

Jan 31, 2020

"Those who do well as will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased faith in Christ Jesus." ~ 1Timothy 3:13 NLT

Another Soldier gone to get a great reward. He fought the fight, he kept the faith, and now he has gone home to God."

Wayne was born in Jonesville, LA to...

Payton Combs

Payton Combs

Jan 29, 2020

On January 8 th 1941 Payton Combs was born to late Lonnie and Clevie Combs in Bienville, Louisiana. Living a full life, he went home to his Lord January 29, 2020.

Payton attended and finished high school at Shady Grove High School in Shady Grove, LA. Later moved to Houston, TX for a short while and later...

Linda "Oj" Ojajarvi

Linda "Oj" Ojajarvi

Jan 28, 2020

Linda "OJ" Ojajarvi passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2020.  This was the first morning of her new life in The Villages, Florida, with "her boys" John and Wrigley.

Linda was born to parents George and Mayme Ojajarvi in Conneaut, Ohio.  Along with sister Mary, she grew up in a close Finnish community that included grandparents, aunts, uncles...

Betty Evelyn Hollmann

Betty Evelyn Hollmann

Jan 26, 2020

Betty Evelyn Hollmann was born to Arthur Lewis Hollmann and Henrietta (Howlett) Hollmann on July 4, 1932 in New Haven, Connecticut. Betty came to Arizona as a missionary to the Navajo People in 1958. She did Bible Clubs, after school classes, women's classes, jail and hospital visits. After she retired, she lived in Flagstaff and served as a cook...

Joseph Robin Vasquez

Joseph Robin Vasquez

Jan 24, 2020

Joseph R Vasquez left this earth and into the arms of our Lord Friday morning, January 24, 2020. Born to Manuel and Manuela Vasquez in their Clay Avenue home in Flagstaff on July 4, 1936, he lived a life of service to Flagstaff, his country, his faith, and his cherished family.

Joseph, a lifelong resident of Flagstaff...

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