Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Patti Lea Brown Sanderson

Patti Lea Brown Sanderson

Oct 5, 2014

Patti Lea Brown Sanderson, passed away October 5, 2014. She was born on September 3, 1959 in Gallup, New Mexico. She started 1st Grade at St. Bonito School in Black Hat, New Mexico and then moved with her family to Flagstaff, AZ where she graduated from Coconino High School in 1977. Upon graduation she moved to Albuquerque where she worked...

Sara Elizabeth Morley

Sara Elizabeth Morley

Sep 28, 2014

Sara Elizabeth Morley, age 30, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 28, 2014. Sara was born in Flagstaff, AZ and spent most of her life there. She graduated from Northland Preparatory Academy in 2002 and moved to Bellingham, WA where she earned a Bachelor's degree from Western Washington University. She returned to Flagstaff where she earned a Master's...

Joyce Rahder Hartwick

Joyce Rahder Hartwick

Sep 25, 2014

Joyce Rahder Hartwick, 76, passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on September 25, 2014 at her home in Flagstaff, AZ. Born to Leroy and Louise Rahder in Helena, Montana on October 10, 1937. Joyce had just celebrated 58 wonderful years of marriage on September 2nd to her loving husband Robert "Bob" Hartwick. She loved spending time...

Ollie Mae Cottrell

Ollie Mae Cottrell

Sep 25, 2014

Ollie Mae Cottrell, a loving, caring wife, sister, mother and grandmother, aunt and friend to so many was called home early morning on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was born July 29, 1931 to Simmie and Mary Taylor Beckhum in McNary, Arizona. She served many years in her community as a faithful devoted Christian on the motherboard of 3 different...

Thomas Bailey

Thomas Bailey

Sep 19, 2014

Tom Bailey passed away very un-expectantly on September 19th, 2014. Tom never met anyone that did not quickly become a friend. His laugh was infectious and he could tell a joke better than anyone. Humor aside, Tom was quick to help anyone in need without question and without ever expecting anything in return. Tom lived in Flagstaff for over 40...

Baudilio Chavez

Baudilio Chavez

Sep 14, 2014

Baudilio Chavez, 76, of Flagstaff died Sunday, September 14, 2014. Baudilio Chávez was born May 9, 1938 in San Juan New Mexico to Antonio and Dominica Chavez. He enjoyed spending time with his many wonderful friends, hunting, organizing, and taking care of his pets. He worked hard all of his life to prepare a loving and nurturing home for his...

Robert "Bob" Martinez

Robert "Bob" Martinez

Sep 14, 2014

Robert "Bob" Martinez was born on September 4, 1938 to Leonardo and Maria Martinez in McNary, Arizona and passed away with his family by his side on September 14, 2014. He met his wife of 56 years, Janie, in Oakdale, California and they married on December 5, 1957. Together they raised 8 children, Jody, Robbie, Robin, Cindy, Michael, Kim, Paula...

Sarah Smallcanyon

Sarah Smallcanyon

Sep 14, 2014

Sarah Smallcanyon, 70, of Kayenta, AZ, died Sunday, September 14, 2014. She was born on December 31st, 1943 in Kayenta, AZ. Sarah is survived by sons Elroy, Kennard, Gavin, and Michael and Sister Kathryn Tsosie. Sarah was an elementary teacher for 42 years and retired from the Kayenta Community School in 2012. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and...

Gary Thomas Jennings

Gary Thomas Jennings

Sep 12, 2014

Gary Thomas Jennings, 78, of Flagstaff, AZ, passed away at sunset on Friday, September 12, 2014, after a short illness. He was born August 31, 1936, in Pleasanton, KS, to Oliver and Elva Jennings. He married the love of his life, Patricia McCoy, on March 12, 1964, in Mound City, KS. They began their lives together in Flagstaff, AZ, where...

John "Jack" Edward Dexter

John "Jack" Edward Dexter

Sep 5, 2014

John Edward Dexter "Jack", 68, of Flagstaff passed away September 5, 2014. He was born December 3, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of 7 his family moved to Arizona. He graduated from Paradise Valley High School. After graduation he proudly served in the Vietnam War with the US Coast Guard as Gunner Mate 2. John graduated from Northern...

Jose "Joe" Becerra

Jose "Joe" Becerra

Aug 20, 2014

Joe Becerra, Born 22 December 1937, passed away 20 August 2014, Chef Joe Becerra worked in many restaurants in Arizona and across the country such as the Gables, Granny's Closet, Red Bull, Jahas, Little America, Poco Diabo, Salt Lake City Utah, San Diego, Marriott, and Sodexo. Spending more than 25 years at Marriott, which later was changed over to Sodexo...

Pamela Jean Ebersole

Pamela Jean Ebersole

Aug 13, 2014

Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly—English Proverb Pamela Jean (Frame) Ebersole passed away on August 13, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 21, 1961 in Tucson, Arizona to Patricia and Frank Frame. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Dr. Edward Wiebe, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Pam graduated from...

Glenna Mickelson

Glenna Mickelson

Aug 6, 2014

Glenna Mickelson, 88, of Flagstaff passed away at home on August 6, 2014. Glenna was born March 2, 1926 in Cowley, Wyoming to Ray D. and Alice (Zollinger) Garner. She married Norman Lyman Mickelson in Las Vegas on July 20,1946 and raised seven children in Flagstaff. Glenna was preceded in death by Norman, two sisters JoAnn and Carmen and granddaughter...

Ruth Carolyn Bland

Ruth Carolyn Bland

Aug 6, 2014

Ruth C. Bland passed away August 6, 2014 in Flagstaff, AZ. Ruth was born in Scandia, PA on May 10, 1932 the youngest of the eight children in the Luther and Esther Anderson clan. Her mother noted in her diary that day, "Nothing special - Sunny." Ruth attended it's one room school house then graduating from Warren High School. Ruth...

Helen M. Lau Running

Helen M. Lau Running

Aug 4, 2014

Helen M. Lau Running passed away August 4, 2014. She was born May 31, 1945 in Trinidad and Tabago. A memorial service will take place Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff.

Christiane Betty Rick

Christiane Betty Rick

Jul 29, 2014

Christiane Rick passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in the Memory Care Wing at Emeritus. Christiane was born on January 31, 1929, in Cologne, Germany. She was the only child to Hans and Christina Tondorf. Christiane sustained a neck injury during World War II bombings that affected her entire adulthood. She came with her mother to the United States...

Keith Way

Keith Way

Jul 29, 2014

Keith Ryan Way, 60, of Ash Fork passed away July 29, 2014 at Flagstaff Medical Center. He was born April 20, 2014 to Williams E. Way and Geneva Elizabeth Fields Way in St. Louis, Missouri. Keith served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army, 62nd Aviation Company 1st/17th Air Cavalry "Night Hawks" Unit. He was crew chief door...

A. Philip Gall

A. Philip Gall

Jul 28, 2014

A.Philip Gall died in Flagstaff, Arizona on Monday, July 28 2014. He was 62. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on June 29, 1952 to LaVonne and Arthur Gall. He moved to Flagstaff in the early seventies to attend Northern Arizona University. It was while working at the campus radio station that he discovered a deep love and innate...

Shirley Fortin

Shirley Fortin

Jul 18, 2014

Shirley Fortin was born Feb. 3, 1931 to Frank and Alice Schaff at Doland, S. Dakota. She lived her early life in Castlewood and Raymond, S. Dakota and graduated from Raymond High School in 1949. Shirley was united in marriage to Dale Fortin on June 3, 1949 and was blessed with Monica (Steele), Myron and Dana Fortin. The family farmed...

Bonnie Sue Poolheco

Bonnie Sue Poolheco

Jul 14, 2014

Bonnie Sue Poolheco, 47 years old, passed away on July 14, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from Winslow High School where she excelled in basketball, softball, volleyball and band. She graduated from Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At SIPI she received her degree/certification for Optical Laboratory Technician. Family and friends would refer to...

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