Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona

Jacqueline "Jackie" Keenan

Jacqueline "Jackie" Keenan

Dec 21, 2022

Jacqueline A. Keenan (Jackie) of Clarkdale AZ has left this world for a new journey on December 21, 2022.

Jackie was a devoted wife, mother and friend, as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Her smiling face and British accent were known to all who visited the stores in Jerome where she worked for Threads, Jerome...

E. Louise Sanderson

E. Louise Sanderson

Dec 13, 2022

E. Louise Sanderson, 91, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on December 13, 2022, at her home. She was born January 7, 1931, in Long Beach, California to Charles M. and Veta Irene Allen. Louise was a member of the Verde Valley Church of the Nazarene in Cottonwood. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. Louise is preceded...

Dennis R. Vogler

Dennis R. Vogler

Dec 9, 2022

Dennis R. Vogler, 83, of Cottonwood, passed away December 9, 2022.

He was born February 8, 1939 in Jasper, Indiana, the son of Edward A. and Eleanora C. (Pfaff) Vogler. He attended Jasper High School and Sheridan Community College.

He served four years in the Army.

Mr. Vogler worked as an engineer and safety officer and went on to be...

Craig Hoffbauer

Craig Hoffbauer

Dec 8, 2022

Dr. Craig E. Hoffbauer, born January 21, 1943, returned to the Great Unknown on December 8th, 2022. He passed away from encephalopathy in Cottonwood, Arizona, where he spent most of his adult life practicing osteopathic medicine and acupuncture. Born and raised on a farm in Blue Grass, Iowa, he was struck by a ball of lightning as a child. He...

John P. Alley

John P. Alley

Dec 7, 2022

John P. Alley, 74 of Cottonwood, died peacefully with his family at his side. He was born in Uvalde, TX to Paul and Shirley Alley. John was a Vietnam Veteran, medic, recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He loved God, country, and family. He enjoyed reading, football, woodworking, and road trips. John was the best husband, son, son-in-law,...

Sanya Kay Giles

Sanya Kay Giles

Dec 6, 2022

Sanya Kay Giles, longtime Sedona resident and business owner, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and talented artist returned to heaven on December 6, 2022.

Sanya and her childhood love, Fred Alvin Giles, (who preceded her in death) were married for 56 years having 3 children, Shelly Ann Giles, Fred “John” Giles, and Saunya (John) Lawler, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

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Thomas M. Wamsley

Thomas M. Wamsley

Dec 4, 2022

Thomas M. Wamsley, 74 of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Haven of Sedona. He was born on February 28, 1948, in Tuscola, Illinois to Paul Wamsley and Mary Stanfill. Thomas worked at the Bureau of Reclamation in the water division. His most memorable work was on the Central Arizona Water Project, the Ridgeway Reservoir,...

Charlene Johnson-Call

Charlene Johnson-Call

Nov 24, 2022

Charlene Johnson-Call, 89, went to be with the Lord on November, 24, 2022 in Cottonwood, AZ. She suffered debilitating strokes 12 years ago, which left her physically disabled. Charlene was born on November 16, 1933 in Peoria, AZ. She spent most of her adolescent years in California. She married Wayne Johnson on June 3, 1951 in Coronado, CA. They traveled...

Mike Jerome Michael Vize

Mike Jerome Michael Vize

Nov 18, 2022

Jerome Michael Vize, 79 years old, passed away in his home in Cottonwood, AZ on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born in Toledo, OH, the 3rd of 8 children to parents Jerome R and Madeline (Cantlon) Vize.  The 1st half of the family moved to Southern California, where the rest of the family was born and all were raised....

Raymond J. Freudinger

Raymond J. Freudinger

Nov 17, 2022

Raymond Joseph Freudinger, of Cottonwood Arizona, passed to join his wife Marion in Heaven on November 17, 2022. Ray was born on February 3, 1938, to Charles and Angela (née Rash) Freudinger in Chicago. Ray and Marion raised a combined family of seven surviving children: Patricia Schurman, Catherine (Mike) Sabin, Lawrence (Catherine), Paul (Noreen), Raymond (Cindy), Christopher (Mary), and Mark...

Mary Lou Andersen

Mary Lou Andersen

Nov 15, 2022

Mary Lou Andersen of Sedona, AZ passed into eternity on November 15, 2022. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Hans Peter and Anna Andersen on June 13, 1929. She was a proud first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Denmark. True to her heritage, Mary Lou was a strong, independent and intelligent woman. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the...

Janet Blanche Young

Janet Blanche Young

Nov 14, 2022

Janet Blanche Young, daughter of Ralph and Blanche Campbell, was born May 27, 1935. She passed away November 14, 2022 at her retirement hometown of Cottonwood.

After graduating from Monmouth College, she trekked west to California, where she had accepted a position as an elementary school teacher, working with grade 1-3 children first in Long Beach and then in Anaheim,...

Norman C. Lewis

Norman C. Lewis

Nov 13, 2022

Norman C. Lewis, 65 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 13, 2022. He was born on February 18, 1957 in Dodson, Texas to George C. and Lillian Lewis.

Norman worked as a carpenter.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents George and Lillian. He is survived by his sons Adam and Shawn; daughters Lisa, Windy, Darlene and Chrystal; brothers...

Karl T. Frey

Karl T. Frey

Nov 3, 2022

Karl T. Frey, son of Ted and Arba Frey, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 91. Karl was a lifetime resident of Arizona, born in Flagstaff and raised in Cornville. He attended Cottonwood High School and after graduating, moved to Winslow where he hired out on the AT & SF railroad. While in Winslow, he met...

Carole Ann Bailey

Carole Ann Bailey

Nov 1, 2022

Carole A. Bailey (August 23, 1937 - November 1, 2022)

 

Our dear Carole was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior after being diagnosed with cancer. She was a truly remarkable woman—loved by her many relatives and friends.

Carole was a resident of Arizona for over 40 years. She had the heart of a servant, volunteering for...

Timothy E. Caughey

Timothy E. Caughey

Oct 29, 2022

Timothy E. Caughey, January 2, 1948 – October 29, 2022

We are heartbroken as a family to announce that our loved one, Timothy E. Caughey, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 29, 2022.

Tim is survived by his sons and their spouses, Thomas (Stacy) Caughey and Seth (Kristina) Caughey, his beloved granddaughter Emma Caughey, his former wife and...

Terrence "Terry" Schick

Terrence "Terry" Schick

Sep 14, 2022

Terrence (Terry) Schick of Cottonwood, AZ passed away on September 14, 2022 at the age of 88 with his wife by his side. He was born in Camas, WA on January 18, 1934. The oldest of 4 siblings, he worked on the farm as well as at the local Camas paper mill through his high school graduation in 1952. Terry...

Albert Eugene Pouria, Sr

Albert Eugene Pouria, Sr

Sep 11, 2022

Albert Eugene Pouria, Sr., 86, of Sedona, passed away September 11, 2022 in Payson, Arizona. He was born October 30, 1935 in Yonkers, New York to George D. Pouria, Sr. and Margaret J. Greene Pouria. Albert attended Cardinal Hayes High School in New York City. He then went on to receive his Associates in Business. He joined the U.S. Army...

Michael Anthony Ortiz

Michael Anthony Ortiz

Sep 2, 2022

Michael Anthony Ortiz, resident of Peoria Arizona, born on March 9th 1962 in San Francisco, California died September 2, 2022. Michael attended Cottonwood Elementary School and graduated from Mingus Union High School in 1980. He was a member of the Carpenters Local 1912 for over 40 years. Michael is preceded in death by his mother Carmelita Ortiz He is survived...

Enedina Molina Renata

Enedina Molina Renata

Aug 28, 2022

Enedina Batrez Morina Renata, 79, of Cottonwood passed away August 28, 2022 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico.

She was born May 14,1943 in San Miguel Allende, Durango, Mexico, the daughter of Francisco Batrez Villa and Magdalena Retana Fernandez.

She is survived by her husband, Vincente of 57 years; her daughter, Eva Concepcion Molina; sons, Victor Molina, Vincente Molina, Rodolfo Molina,...

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