Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona

Marilyn Hudson Moore

Marilyn Hudson Moore

May 19, 2020

Marilyn Hudson Moore, 84, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away May 19, 2020. She was born June 21, 1935 in Hannibal, Missouri to Rue Curtis Hudson and Gladys Elizabeth Smith Hudson. She attended school in Hannibal. Marilyn was self-employed. She and her husband owned a publishing business. She published a natural healing book. The family would like to thank Hospice and...

Peggy Louise Miles

Peggy Louise Miles

May 13, 2020

On May 13, 2020 Peggy Louise Miles passed away surrounded by her family at home in Camp Verde.She was 83 years old.Peggy was born on February 15, 1937 in North Carolina. Her parents were William H. Jones and Kathrine Bell. Peggy worked for Pacific Telephone Company which later changed to Pac Bell and today is known as AT\u0026T, which she...

Ruth Leilani Craig

Ruth Leilani Craig

May 12, 2020

Ruth Leilani CraigNovember 23, 1948 - May 12, 2020Ruth Leilani Craig was born on November 23, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii and died peacefully on May 12, 2020 in Cottonwood, Arizona after a six month battle with lung cancer. She was a licensed massage therapist and retired credit manager. She moved to Cottonwood, Arizona in 2012 when she retired. Prior to...

John Wiley Altizer

John Wiley Altizer

May 11, 2020

Before the sun would rise on the morning of Monday, May 11, 2020, John Wiley Altizer reluctantly made his final flight West. He left behind Betty, his beloved and adored wife of 58 years. Also looking West are his son, Nick and his grandson, Jacob as well as his brother Joseph, all of Texas. Greeting him upon his final landing...

Angel Alvarez Vargas

Angel Alvarez Vargas

May 10, 2020

Angel Alvarez Vargas, age 86, of Cottonwood, Arizona was called home by his "ladybug" Juanita Vargas to join her in eternal peace, on May 10th 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, his son David Vargas, his mother, Guadalupe Aguilar, and four siblings. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Patrick "Patricio" Vargas (Viola), Teresa Lowe,...

Rita Martha Campos

Rita Martha Campos

May 7, 2020

Rita Martha Campos of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members at her home on May 7, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born in Los Angeles, California on August 30, 1931, the daughter of Antonio and Ray (Jones) Estrada. She married Charles J. Campos in 1949, and together they had 5 sons. Rita is...

Thomas Edward Lewis

Thomas Edward Lewis

May 6, 2020

Thomas Edward Lewis (Poppie) an Arizona native and avid fisherman was born September 4, 1932 died on May 6, 2020 holding the hands of two of his daughters. Tom, Dad, Pop or Poppie as he was known to most was born at Yuma General Hospital, Yuma, AZ to Darthula and Thomas Haven Lewis. Tom graduated from Camp Verde High School...

Linda K. Hawbaker

Linda K. Hawbaker

May 5, 2020

Linda K. Hawbaker was born on October 25, 1945 to Robert H. and Lois C. Crain in Chicago, Illinois. She died peacefully at home with her family on May 5, 2020 at the age of 74. Linda attended Freeport High School, Freeport, Il, followed by Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Linda graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Spanish and...

Thomas "Tom" Olson

Thomas "Tom" Olson

May 3, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Olson, 73, of Clarkdale passed away on May 3, 2020 in Cottonwood. He was born November 8, 1946 in San Diego, California. Tom was a heavy equipment operator and a woodworker. He was a long-time resident of Clarkdale and loved the Verde Valley and his property overlooking the Verde River.Tom loved fishing and watching Nascar and NHRA. Tom...

Evelyn Alice Garcia

Evelyn Alice Garcia

May 1, 2020

Evelyn Alice Garcia (nee Mazorowicz) formerly of Auburn Hills, and Fraser, MI, passed away quietly in her sleep at her Cottonwood, AZ home on May 1, 2020, at the age of 85. Evelyn was born and raised in Michigan, living there until a few years before her death. She was a proud and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved...

David Hill Jacokes

David Hill Jacokes

Apr 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of David Hill Jacokes announces his passing at home under the care of Hospice, after a courageous battle with brain cancer-glioblastoma, on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 75 years. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of nearly 51 years, Jeanette (Mangiapane), their two loving...

Douglas Edwin Braly

Douglas Edwin Braly

Apr 26, 2020

Douglas Edwin Braly, 63 of Cottonwood, passed away on April 26, 2020. He was born on January 23rd, 1957 to Joseph and Charlotte Braly. Doug was a man loved by all. An award-winning father, first place husband, and elite friend. For those blessed to have had a conversation with Doug, you know he was intentional and genuine with your time...

Terrence Robert Coll Jr,

Terrence Robert Coll Jr,

Apr 24, 2020

Terrence Robert Coll Jr., of Clarkdale, AZ originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 24, 2020. He was born on February 3rd, 1952. Loved by many, hated by none.After a diagnosis of Liver cancer, Terry has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife Karen Coll, his daughters Corrina Coll, Arianna Coll, Delilah...

Sanaida "Sandy" Vasquez Encisco

Sanaida "Sandy" Vasquez Encisco

Apr 18, 2020

Sanaida (Sandy) Vasquez Encisco was received by her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born June 5, 1935 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Manuel and Manuela Vasquez.She attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Flagstaff, AZ. For her 9th and 10th grade years of schooling she attended The Catholic Academy in Prescott, AZ. She...

Vivian Apodaca

Vivian Apodaca

Apr 15, 2020

Vivian Apodaca, age 99, passed away peacefully April 15, 2020, with family at her side. She was born December 2, 1920 in Humboldt, AZ to Maruricio \u0026 Amelia Arias. She grew up in Jerome, AZ. She married Albert C. Flaherty in 1953 \u0026 raised 5 children together in Phoenix, AZ. He preceded her in death in 2005. She later married...

Diane Cochrane

Diane Cochrane

Apr 14, 2020

Diane Cochrane (ne Brest) of Camp Verde, Arizona and formally of Lorain, Ohio passedaway peacefully after a long battle with the effects of Scleroderma. She was the daughter of David and Mabel (ne Hunter) Brest born on May 10, 1948, in Sewickley, PA. The family moved to Lorain in 1959. A 1966 graduate of Admiral King HS in Lorain, Ohio....

Bruce Moore

Bruce Moore

Apr 8, 2020

Bruce Moore, a resident of Camp Verde, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020. He was born on November 27, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona and served in the military for two years. He lived in Phoenix for a long time then moved to Cottonwood and ended up in Camp Verde. Bruce was a kind and gentle soul, quick witted and...

Garnett Ginger Padgett

Garnett Ginger Padgett

Apr 6, 2020

Garnett Ginger Padgett, 66, of Clarkdale, Arizona passed away on April 6, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born February 11, 1954 in Cottonwood to John and Flora Kinsey. Garnett attended Clarkdale and Mingus High School, receiving her High School Diploma. She then attended Yavapai College for 1 year. She worked as a caregiver for Native Resources. Garnett is preceded...

Ellie F. Bauer

Ellie F. Bauer

Apr 2, 2020

Ellie Feinblatt Bauer: September 16, 1934 to April 2, 2020Ellie F. Bauer, Clarkdale, died peacefully on April 2, 2020. She was 85 years old. She was born in New York, New York to Morris and Hannah Feinblatt.She was married to Earl Bauer (deceased in 2015) and is survived by her three children, Robyn Prud'homme-Bauer (Clarkdale), Mike Bauer (Cottonwood), and Eric...

Linda A. Hobson

Linda A. Hobson

Apr 2, 2020

Linda A. Hobson, 76, passed away suddenly April 2, 2020. Linda was born and raised in Evanston, Wyoming to Norman and Mary (Titmus) Funk. She is survived by her husband Mark, sons Keith and Paul and daughter Dawn, three granddaughters and four great grandchildren. Linda and her family moved to Cottonwood in 1979 after buying a donut shop in the...

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