Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
John W. Smelser
Aug 11, 2011
John W. Smelser, of Flagstaff, Arizona passed away on August 11, 2011, at age 88. He was born in Linwood, Kansas on April 1, 1923. His family moved to Northern Arizona in 1927. In 1954, John and his beloved wife Clarabelle moved to Phoenix, Arizona with their three children. John worked with the teamsters union until retirement before moving back...
Robert Paul Scottini
Aug 9, 2011
Robert Paul Scottini, 87, of Flagstaff, passed away August 4, 2011. He was born October 18, 1923 in Los Angeles California. A visitation will take place Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:00 pm, followed by Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm, both at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 16 W. Cherry Avenue. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, August...
Derek Wesley Kanuho
Aug 7, 2011
Thank you family & friends for being with us to celebrate Derek's life. God blessed our lives on May 20, 1979 when Derek Wesley Kanuho was born to parents Freddie Kanuho and Annie Sheppard Kanuho. Derek joined very close knit families which include brother Daryl Kanuho (Rebecca), sisters Kerry Ann Kanuho (Robert Gertonson), Kimberly Ann Butler (Jerrod), and Marissa Ann...
Edward M Fresquez
Jul 29, 2011
Edward M. Fresquez, 88, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at his home in Flagstaff, surrounded by his family. Mr. Fresquez was born October 13, 1922, in Chambarino, N. M. to Felipe and Maria Fresquez. As a teenager, he left the poverty of working on the family farm to join the Civilian Conservation Corp Camps under President Roosevelt's New Deal Program,...
Wayne Amos Wofford
Jul 28, 2011
Wayne Amos Wofford died on July 28, 2011 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born on October 4, 1945 to John Amos and Sue Raynor Wofford in Wilmington, North Carolina, who preceded him in death. Wayne is survived by his wife Joanne Isaacs, his sons Isaac Dylan Wofford and Charles Amos Wofford, all of Flagstaff, Arizona, his daughter, Maryam Wofford Jones...
Bernice Flanagan
Jul 28, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the Thursday, July 28, 2011 passing of our family matriarch, Bernice Flanagan. She was the older of two daughters born to Carrie and Willie Lockwood on June 7, 1916 in McNary, Louisiana. Her family moved to McNary, Arizona when Bernice was nine years old. She grew up in McNary and later married...
Larry J. Diaz
Jul 26, 2011
Larry J. Diaz, 53, passed away July 26, 2011 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born May 8, 1958 in San Diego, CA. A service of remembrance will take place Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 2:00 pm at St. Kierans Catholic Church, 1510 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021.
Edward J Polley
Jul 24, 2011
Edward J. Polley Ed Polley passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2011. Ed was adored and admired by all who knew him due to his quick wit, great stories, amazing talent and love of life. A general contractor by trade but a craftsman at heart, Ed could imagine then build just about anything. His talent and artistic ability for hand-crafted...
Harold Traylor
Jul 23, 2011
Harold (Hal) Traylor went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23rd at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 53 years. Jean, two daughters, Catherine (Thomas) of New York and Mary-Lou of Flagstaff, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. He was proceeded in death by his parents Mary Jo (Kerr) Traylor and W.B. Traylor....
Richard Eric Meacham
Jul 22, 2011
Richard (Rick) Eric Meacham, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 22nd. Rick was born October 14, 1954 in Warren Pennsylvania. Flagstaff has been his home for over 30 years. At the time of his death, he was employed at Speedie & Associates as a Special Inspector. Previously he was employed by the City of Flagstaff for many years as...
William Robert Schultz
Jul 21, 2011
William Robert "Bill" Schultz, 76, of Munds Park, left this world to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on July 21, 2011. Bill was born in Marshalltown, IA February 26, 1935. He Graduated from St. Mary's High School in Phoenix and from Loyola University at Los Angeles. He served his country in the armed forces. Bill was passionate about his...
William "Bill" Yavorsky
Jul 20, 2011
William "Will" Yavorsky, 34, passed away on July 20, 2011 after a heroic two-year battle with cancer. Will was born on June 16, 1977, in San Francisco, California. Early on, he fell in love with the outdoors on white-water rafting trips and trips to national parks with his family. Will was also an avid athlete, excelling in both soccer and...
Allen E Kendall
Jul 18, 2011
Allen E Kendall, born June 26, 1953 passed away Monday, July 18, 2011. Allen was born in Holbrook, AZ and settled in Flagstaff, AZ in 1985. After High School Allen joined the U.S. Air Force where he was selected for Technical training in the Air Operations at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. He completed his basic training in Lackland, TX where...
Dora Moffett
Jul 18, 2011
Dora Moffett, age 96, passed away July 18, 2011 in Show Low, Arizona. She was born March 22, 1915 in Leupp, Arizona. A visitation will be Friday, July 22, 2011 at 9:00 am mountain standard time, followed by funeral services at 10:00, both at the Round Cedar Church of the Nazarene in Round Cedar, Arizona.
Paul M Montoya
Jul 14, 2011
Paul M. Montoya, 88, of Flagstaff, passed away July 14, 2011. He was born February 9, 1923 in Atrisco, NM. A Rosary will take place Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2257 E. Cedar Ave., Flagstaff, AZ, Funeral Mass at 11:00. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Mercedes Shoup
Jul 12, 2011
Mercedes Shoup passed away on July 12, 2011. Mercedes was born on November 24, 1915 in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. She is survived by her daughters Rebecca Jahnke and Melita Shoup, five granddaughters Amy Jahnke, Lisa Jahnke, Amanda Shoup, Bethany Shoup and Grace Shoup and five great grandchildren, Keyona, Seearria, Demonte, Andray, Jr. and Liliana. She was preceded in death by...
Benjamin King
Jul 12, 2011
Benjamin King, 68, formerly of Campe Verde, passed on July 12th. Ben was born in Yorktown, Indiana, and served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer. Ben moved to Campe Verde where he met and married Marie Stone. Ben and Marie performed good works at their local church and worked for Rainbow Acres. No services are scheduled.
Nancy Elaine Dexter
Jul 11, 2011
Nancy Elaine Pugh-Dexter, born March 23, 1948, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2011 following a battle with brain cancer. Nancy moved to Cameron, Arizona in 1958 from California and became a resident of Flagstaff in 1962. She will be remembered and cherished for her unwavering kindness, humor and unconditional love by all who knew her. Nancy...
Sharon Jean Ozment
Jul 11, 2011
Sharon Jean Ozment, 72, of Rimrock, Arizona went to be with her Lord Jesus, on July 11, 2011, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in Flagstaff. Sharon was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 5, 1939 to Richard and Norma Jeffries. She grew up in the Valley with her siblings, and graduated from Camelback High School. She moved...
Trinidad "Trini" Martinez
Jul 5, 2011
In loving memory of Trinidad "Trini" Martinez a lifetime resident of Flagstaff, Arizona Passed away July 5, 2011. She was born in Aguas Calientes, Mexico to Merced Rodriguez and Frances Lomeli. She is survived by Tony Martinez, Lupita Martinez, Augustine Martinez, and Gerard Martinez. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all and always loved....
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