Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Robert R. Maine
Aug 16, 2005
Robert Royce Maine, 81, of Lake Montezuma died August 16. He was born July 30, 1924 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. A Marine Corp veteran, he served during World War II. Mr. Maine graduated from Rhinelander High School and retired as a Civil Engineer for the federal government. He previously had worked as a construction estimator and supervisor for C. W. Christ...
Mary Ann C. Rapoport
Aug 14, 2005
Mary Ann Rapoport, age 74, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, in her home in Sedona, Arizona, on Sunday, August 14. A native of Tomahawk and Green Bay, Wisconsin, Mary Ann was a drum majorette, model (wedding were a specialty), radio host (many a Packer fell under her spell while being interviewed on "A Date With Mary Ann"), and flight...
Hector B. Robles
Aug 14, 2005
Hector A. Robles, 88, of Cottonwood died August 14. He was born April 15, 1917 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, the son of Bernabe and Adelina (Barreda) Robles. He was raised in Jerome and attended Jerome schools. A veteran of the Army, he served in World War II. He etired from National Screw Company in Whittier, California. Prior to hat he...
Joe Macias Contreras
Aug 13, 2005
Joe Macias Contreras, 83, of Phoenix died August13. he was born November 26, 1921 in Clarkdale. Mr. Contreras grew up in Clarkdale attending Clarkdale Elemetary schools and graduated from Clarkdale High School. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy. He worked for Phelps Dodge for forty-for years and was a smelter supervisor. Mr. Contreras was a...
Joe Macias Contreras
Aug 13, 2005
Joe Macias Contreras, 83, of Phoenix died August 13. He was born November 26, 1921 in Clarkdale. Mr. Contreras grew up in Clarkdale attending Clarkdale Elementary schools and graduated from Clarkdale High School. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy. He worked for Phelps Dodge for forty-four years and was a smelter supervisor. Mr. Contreras was...
James A. Middleton
Aug 13, 2005
James Alan \u0027Jim\u0027 Middleton, 44, of Cottonwood died August 13. He was born December 9, 1960 in Douglas, Wyoming. He grew up on the family ranch in Wyoming. Jim graduated from high school in 1978. He rode saddle broncos in his 20\u0027s and 30\u0027s and worked as a pick up man at rodeos. His family owned a construction firm where...
Carlota Escobedo
Aug 12, 2005
Carlota Escobedo, 93, of Cottonwood died August 12. She was born in Culican, Mexico on August 16, 1911 She was a housewife who enjoyed sewing and reading. Her husband of 48 years, Salvador Delgado Escobedo and a daughter, Romelia White, preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Raul Escobedo and Daniel Escobedo from California and Sal Escobedo...
John L. Moore
Aug 8, 2005
John Leslie Moore \u0027Chief\u0027, 75, of Cottonwood died August 8. He was born February 25, 1930 in Clovis, New Mexico. He attended Western State College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. At one time he worked as a substitute teacher and as a alcohol and detox rehabilitation counselor. Mr. Moore was retired from a career in the Navy...
Helen C. Carstens
Aug 8, 2005
Helen Catherine Carstens, 89, of Cottonwood died August 8. She was born November 7, 1915 in Alvord, Iowa. She was the retired owner of the Little Daisy Motel which was founded by Helen and her late husband August Carstens. She was a member of the Verde Valley Presbyterian Church of Cottonwood. Her hobbies included crocheting, gardening, reading, word puzzles, traveling...
Christine E. Moeny
Aug 6, 2005
Christine E. (Betty) Moeny Age 85\u003cbr\u003eBetty Moeny died August 6th under hospice care at the home of her son, Jim Moeny, in\u003cbr\u003eCottonwood, Arizona. She was born October 22, 1919 in Hooper, Colorado to Billy and\u003cbr\u003eEllen Wilson. She married William C. Moeny in 1940 and they had four children.\u003cbr\u003eHer first teaching assignment, after graduating from Adams State College, was in\u003cbr\u003eAvondale, Colorado....
Christine E. Moeny
Aug 6, 2005
Christine E. (Betty) Moeny Age 85 Betty Moeny died August 6th under hospice care at the home of her son, Jim Moeny, in Cottonwood, Arizona. She was born October 22, 1919 in Hooper, Colorado to Billy and Ellen Wilson. She married William C. Moeny in 1940 and they had four children. Her first teaching assignment, after graduating from Adams State...
Susan C. Sentell
Aug 6, 2005
Susan Carol Sentell, 57, of Cottonwood died August 6. She was born June 4, 1948. She attended George Washington High School in Los Angeles. Susan worked as a seamstress for Alfredo\u0027s Wife Factory Outlet. She had previously worked at the front desk at The View Motel. Her enjoyments were gardening, sunshine and mother nature. She leaves her partner of 20...
Sandra M. Curtis
Aug 5, 2005
Sandra Michael Curtis, 49, of Flagstaff died August 5. She was born April 30, 1956 in Phoenix. Ms. Curtishad worked as a hairdresser. She leaves her parents, Jack Don Curtis and Annabelle Curtis; sons Chris Christman, Jason Christman, Jeremy Curtis, Daniel B. Curtis and Jonathan Curtis; a brother Joseph M. Curtis and one grandchild. Private family services already held. an...
Robert A. McKinley
Aug 4, 2005
Robert A. McKinley, 86, of Cottonwood died August 4. He was born June 11, 1919 in Common Falls, Minnesota. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. McKinley was retired from the State of California. He enjoyed sports, music and good friends. Mr. McKinley is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gustie McKinley. A memorial service will...
Donald E. Hirschelman
Aug 4, 2005
Donald E. Hirschelman, 47, a resident of Sedona died August 4. He was born January 19, 1958 in Van Nuys, California. He attended schools in California. Mr. Hirschelman was a self employed handyman who was forced to retire due to illness. He enjoyed camping and fishing. He leaves two stepsons, Jesse Morris and Robert Tachner, both of Sedona; daughters, Kelly...
Rev. Michael F. Hurley
Aug 3, 2005
Father Michael Francis Hurley, 90, pastor of St. Cecilia\u0027s Mission Catholic Church in Clarkdale died August 3. He was born March 12, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended St. Barnabas Elementary School, St. Rita High School, both in Chicago, and Springhill College in Mobile, Alabama. Father Hurley attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1937 to 1943. He...
Virginia S. Hernandez
Aug 2, 2005
Virginia S. Hernandez, 85, of Clarkdale died August 1. She was born March 30, 1920 in Clarkdale, the daughter of Francisco Castillo Sanchez and Josepha (Duarte) Barboa. She was a graduate of Clarkdale High School. Her hobbies include gardening and traveling. She leaves a son Henry and his wife Mary Sanchez of Flagstaff; two brothers, Antonio Sanchez of Salt Lake...
Mary L. Lightfoot
Aug 2, 2005
Mary L.\u0027Midge\u0027 Lightfoot, 78, died August 2.She was born February 26, 1927 in Camp Verde, the daughter of Colonel A. and Ruth (Walker) Teague, the oldest girl of ten children. She attended Camp Verde schools and worked for 20 years for Ward Ranch as a cook. She later worked as a home health aide for Catholic Social Services of Yavapai...
Teddy H. Pender
Aug 1, 2005
Teddy Hugh Pender, 72, of Cottonwood died August 1. He was born June 11, 1933 in Bethel, Oklahoma. He was a Navy veteran. Mr. Pender was a retired construction worker and was a member of the Carpenters Union in Glendale. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Destroy Escort Sailor Association. His hobbies included fishing and hunting,...
Arthur Dykhuis
Jul 28, 2005
Arthur Dykhuis, 78, of Rimrock died July 28.He was born November 2, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Roseland Christian and Chicago Christian schools. Mr. Dykhuis retired from electrical contracting in Highland, Indiana. He was a was a Christian and served as a Deacon. He was a retired Fire Chief in Highland, Indiana and had been a volunteer firefighter....
