Oct 15, 2026

Duke B. Ayers

June 2, 1963 to October 15, 2026

If you were looking for Duke Ayers, he was probably on a lake with a fishing rod, out in the backcountry hunting, or on I-40 between Flagstaff and Albuquerque.

Duke, 63, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2026. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Fred and Ronnie,...

Oct 13, 2026

Rebekah Christine Vallin, born January 7, 1981, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 13, 2026, beside her beloved husband of 25 years, Robert Vallin III, following a courageous three-year battle with brain cancer.

Rebekah leaves behind her devoted husband, Robert (46), who has lost not only his wife but also his best friend; her three children, Makkaio (25), Ezekiel...

Oct 13, 2026

Linda S. Heckethorn, 78, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1948, in Flagstaff to Ed and Glenndean Boswell.

Linda will be remembered for her love for her family. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Corkey; her three children, Lisa Parker (Keith), Earl Heckethorn (Angel), and Jodi Cook (Kevin Hickson);...

Oct 8, 2026

Helen Elaine Nankivell, 98, of Flagstaff, passed away on October 8, 2026 at the Bluffs of Flagstaff Assisted Living facility. Helen was born on May 7, 1928 in Denver, Colorado to William and Helen Stewart. Helen graduated from South High School in Denver in 1946 and attended Denver University where she was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority.

Helen married...

Sep 27, 2026

With love and sadness we’re sharing the passing of Jennifer Lynn Pattini (May) Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Born on October 29, 1955, in Burbank, California, to Joseph and Sarah May (Richards), Jennifer attended Saint Finbar Catholic Parish School and John Burroughs High School. In October 1989, she met the love of her life, Luigi Pattini. They married...

Sep 21, 2026

Maggi Picard, 82, passed away peacefully in Flagstaff, Arizona, surrounded by family. Maggi grew up in Greenville Rhode Island, and spent many years out West before settling in Peterborough, New Hampshire. She and her husband Russell made Peterborough their home for over 35 years. Late in life she and her husband Russell moved to Flagstaff to be near their two...

Sep 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of David Keeley, born on June 15, 1974, in Aurora, Illinois. David left this world on September 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew him.

David was the beloved son of Donald and Jerilyn (Bergeron) Keeley. He...

Sep 7, 2026

John Robert Fife Jr, DVM, 84 of Flagstaff, AZ passed away September 7, 2026. A celebration of his live will be held 10 am, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Rt 66, Flagstaff, AZ. A luncheon will follow at Fort Tuthill. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Amarillo, TX...

Aug 31, 2026

Barry Anthony Bertani died at home in Flagstaff, Arizona on August 31, 2026. He was 85. A native of San Francisco (go ‘Niners’!), he was raised in Walnut Creek, California, and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in electrical engineering. As an ASU alum, he remained an enthusiastic fan of the Sun Devils’ football and basketball teams. He...

Aug 26, 2026

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jahn ascended to her heavenly home on August 26, 2026 in Flagstaff, AZ. She was born on December 12, 1944 to Doris and John Keough in Kearney, Nebraska. Mary Ann was one of twelve children: Thomas, Cecilia, Louise, Joseph, Regina, Patrick, Michael, Dominic, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Theresa. Mary Ann is survived by her children Barbara (Geiger) Obermeier,...

Aug 25, 2026

Aug 23, 2026

Karen Rumble

June 19, 1942 — Aug. 23, 2026

Karen (Johnson) Rumble, 84, of Flagstaff, Arizona, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 23, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born June 19, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts to Kenneth and Ann Johnson, the second of their three children. Born two months premature, Karen survived and led a life centered around service to others through...

Aug 22, 2026

Margaret Susan Stewart 

March 16, 1952 - August 22. 2026

Margaret “Peg” Stewart passed away from a bicycle accident that gave her a fatal head injury near her home in Sedona, Arizona at the age of 74.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents William and Margitta Schhiltz, Peg spent her childhood in Downers Grove just west of Chicago. Her family moved to Bloomfield...

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wes Tyler Colliflower

Wes Tyler Colliflower, 19, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2026. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, classmates, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Wes was born in Havre, Montana, at the end of September 2006. In 2007, he made Flagstaff, Arizona, his home, where...

Aug 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sierra Skye Jaxson January 7, 1991 – August 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Sierra Skye Jaxson, age 35, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Born in Mission Hills, California, Sierra made her home in Flagstaff, where she built a beautiful life surrounded by the people she loved most. Sierra...

Aug 18, 2026

Randall (Randy) Douglas Strom passed away August 18, 2026, after a long battle with Glioblastoma.

He was born August 25, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY. He grew up in Hopkinsville, KY and later moved to Tucson, AZ where he met his wife Trina. Randy has lived in Flagstaff since 1995 and worked in the beverage industry.

Aug 17, 2026

WAYNE THOMPSON (1939-2026)

WE HAVE LOST A TRULY GREAT AND UNIQUE MAN.

Wayne Thompson passed away with his family by his

side on August 17, 2026. He was born in Ohio but moved

to Tucson when he was little. There, he attended “most

of the schools” as his family moved quite often. Starting

work by the time he was ten, he helped support his family

and sometimes...

Aug 16, 2026

Céline Murphy died peacefully on August 16 at 89 years of age in Flagstaff, Arizona, her home for 30 years.

Born Céline Marie Louise Masse in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on January 27, 1937. The city is the second-oldest in Quebec, known for its pulp and paper industries. She grew up on ice hockey, her mother Marguerite playing Chopin on the piano, and...

Aug 16, 2026

Diane Sue Koehn, 75, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at Aspire Transitional Care. A celebration of life service will take place at New Hope Rising Church on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Born in Montezuma, Kansas, on May 16, 1951, Diane attended school in Montezuma and went on to nurse's training in...

Aug 11, 2026

Darla Jeanene "DJ" Lemke passed away in Flagstaff, AZ, on August 11, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She fought with the strength, determination, and tough Irish spirit that defined her, never giving up even when the road was difficult. She was, without a doubt, one of the toughest women you could ever know.

DJ...