Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

George Nicholas Kretsedemas

George Nicholas Kretsedemas

Aug 29, 2018

George Nicholas Kretsedemas, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona.

He was born to the late Nicholas N. and Konstantina G. Kretsedemas on September 1, 1931, in Peleta Kynourias, Arcadia, Greece.  He immigrated to the United States on Jan. 9, 1947 and settled in Birmingham, AL. George attended public school in...

Valerie Widdison

Valerie Widdison

Aug 25, 2018

Valerie was born in Charleston, Illinois on June 19, 1972. Valerie passed away on August 25, 2018 in Denton, Texas of kidney failure at the age of 46. Valerie was born with Tuberous Sclerosis, a disorder than can cause retardation, brain tumors, kidney tumors, and lung disease all of which Valerie had at one time or another. Valerie came...

Rodney Ellsworth Willard

Rodney Ellsworth Willard

Aug 24, 2018

Rodney Willard died August 24, 2018, in Cottonwood, Arizona, at the age of 91, just weeks after the passing of his wife Barbara.  He is survived by his four children, Karen Willard, Keith Willard, Kathy Willard, Kirk Willard, his brother Dudley Willard, his sister Marilyn Willard Anderson, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Rodney was born the oldest of six...

Joyce Battaglia

Joyce Battaglia

Aug 17, 2018

JOYCE BATTAGLIA

On August 17, 2018 there was a celebration in Heaven.

Joyce 65, was born in Wayne, Michigan on October 26, 1952. She was always the life of the party and never knew a stranger.  Her selfless and joyful spirit will be greatly missed!

She graduated from Naperville Central High School, 1970. ...

Richard Bowman

Richard Bowman

Aug 12, 2018

Brother Richard Bowman passed away on August 12, 2018 and was born November 8, 1927 to the late Louis Bowman Sr. and Celeste Hatten Bowman in Jonesville, Louisiana. Mr. Richard accepted Christ at a late age at Galilee Baptist Church. Mr. Richard was a father, grandfather, uncle and great-grandfather. Mr. Richard was also a pillar of the community and...

Shannon Lamont Lewis

Shannon Lamont Lewis

Aug 11, 2018

In Loving Memory of

Shannon Lamont Lewis April 29, 1950-August 11, 2018

"Gone to soon but never forgotten"

Shannon Lamont Lewis was born on April 29, 1950 at the Douglas Hospital in Douglas, Arizona to Robert Lee Lewis and Valaska Taliferro Powers Lewis.  Shannon was one of...

Carol Kay Mcelwain

Carol Kay Mcelwain

Aug 10, 2018

Carol McElwain passed peacefully on August 10 at the age of 75 with her family by her side. She was born September 26, 1942 in Williston, ND. Carol attended UND where she met her husband of nearly 55 years, Wade McElwain, and graduated from Valley City State College with a degree in English. Carol taught freshman English in Minneapolis,...

Dick O'Dair

Dick O'Dair

Aug 9, 2018

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Dick D. O'Dair, was called back to his heavenly home, August 9, 2018.  His was 90 years young.  Dick was born June 28, 1928, in Page Springs, Arizona, to Ted O'Dair, alias, Rudolph Allie, and Lula Jane Coombs.  He was the oldest child with two younger sisters, Donna Lou and Patsy. ...

Gilbert Garcia Delgado

Gilbert Garcia Delgado

Aug 3, 2018

Gilbert Garcia Delgado became our Angel on August 3, 2018. Gilbert was born on November 3, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona. Gilbert passed away doing what he loved – camping in the woods with his loving wife Pam and his extended family at the Muniz Family Campsite near Payson.

Gilbert is survived by his Mother, Mary Valenzuela and...

Arthur Russell Harsh

Arthur Russell Harsh

Jul 30, 2018

Arthur Russell Harsh passed away July 30, 2018 after a hard battle with endocarditis and systemic infections.

His short life was spent living and loving music, making motion pictures, loving horses, his children, cats friends and his family. As a very young man, he loved playing football and baseball until an injury sidelined him. As he was...

Elwanda "Tootie" Kay Estes

Elwanda "Tootie" Kay Estes

Jul 16, 2018

Elwanda Estes,66, better known as Tootie, passed away on July 16, 2018 with her loving  family by her side. Tootie was born August 30, 1951 in Durant Oklahoma. She grew up in and around Buckeye, Arizona and was a member of the graduating class of Buckeye Union High School in 1969. In Buckeye, she met Gary and began their...

La Donna Walker

La Donna Walker

Jul 5, 2018

LA DONNA (WILLIIAMS) WALKER , went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2018. La Donna was born in Leachville, Arkansas on August 13, 1947 to Wanda (Swink) and Joe Williams. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. La Donna lived most of her life in Orange County, California. She worked at the Garden...

Joyce Holly Golightly

Joyce Holly Golightly

Jul 4, 2018

Joyce Holly Golightly, 92 of Flagstaff died July 4, 2018 with a very long battle with Alzheimer's. Joyce was born in Tampa, Florida. As an infant, she came and lived her entire life in Arizona. As a young girl she learned many skills in accounting and has worked in various companies throughout our state. She was a member of...

Jacob Michael Wilson

Jacob Michael Wilson

Jul 4, 2018

Jacob "Jake" Michael Wilson was born on November 12, 1979, in Flagstaff, Arizona, and entered into rest on July 4, 2018.  Jake enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and riding his dirt bike.  He was well-known as an excellent chef, for being a hard worker, devoted father, and a loving partner.  He will be remembered for his kind and gentle...

Norma Compton

Norma Compton

Jul 3, 2018

Norma Compton, 80, of Flagstaff, passed away on July 3, 2018 with family by her side. She was a dedicated food service worker for Sodexo at N.A.U. Norma was a compassionate person who cared about her family and friends. She didn't believe in good-byes, so she always said "later" to her loved ones. She is preceded In death by...

Penelope "Penny" Pursell

Penelope "Penny" Pursell

Jul 1, 2018

Penelope Pursell, better known as Penny, died of natural causes on July 1, 2018.  Penny was born December 18, 1928.  She was well known to the Flagstaff music community as a music teacher in the Flagstaff Unified School District, a private music teacher, and music leader and pianist for several churches.  She received a masters degree in music from Rutgers...

David Mark Anderson

David Mark Anderson

Jun 26, 2018

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Barbara Ruth Willard

Barbara Ruth Willard

Jun 25, 2018

Barbara Ruth (Hastings) Willard died on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her home in Cottonwood, aged 91. She was born August 11, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Ralph Corwin Hastings and Anita Schueler.

She graduated from Battle Creek Academy and enrolled for two years at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. A trip to California to attend...

Harry Semmer Swithers

Harry Semmer Swithers

Jun 22, 2018

Harry Semmer Swithers, resident of Flagstaff, Arizona, formerly of Sun City, Arizona, Southern California and Alden, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 22, 2018 at home at the amazing age of 90 years old.

Harry was born to Ruth and Harry Swithers, Sr. The Swithers family owned and operated Sanitary Ice Company. As a young man Harry worked...

Ryan C Brunswick

Ryan C Brunswick

Jun 22, 2018

Ryan Colbeck Brunswick

2/3/1997-6/22/2018

Ryan C. Brunswick was born in Flagstaff, AZ on 2/3/1997. He was a people person, and from the time he could talk, could carry on a conversation with anyone. During his teens he loved mountain-biking and found elusive peace in the outdoors. Ryan fought a long and courageous battle with Bipolar...

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