Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Howard F. Kimel
Jul 25, 2019
Howard F. KimelMarch 31, 1934 - July 25, 2019Howard is survived by his beloved wife Lois Stagnaro Kimel, and all of his friends from all over the world whom he considered family.Howard was born in Missouri and raised in Washington DC. As a teenager, Howard worked in Yellowstone National Park where he developed a lifelong love of nature and fishing.He...
Lee A. Marthaler
Jul 23, 2019
Lee A. Marthaler, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on July 23, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to Edward J. and Regina D. (Dueker) Marthaler on February 8, 1937 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He grew up and attended school in Sauk Centre and graduated from Sauk Centre High School. He was married to his loving wife...
Mary Jeanette Tucker
Jul 20, 2019
M. Jeanette Tucker, 80, passed away in Cottonwood on July 20, 2019. She was born April 9, 1939 in Prescott, Arizona to J. Paul Haywood and Mildred Mae Haywood.She worked as a bartender, seamstress, realtor, janitor, and a physical education teacher. She received her contractors license and was a contractor business owner. She enjoyed many interests and hobbies including gardening,...
Trena "Louise" Robinson
Jul 19, 2019
Trena "Louise" Robinson, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away on July 21, 2019. She was born on December 15, 1926 in Harlan, Iowa to John and Martena Bartelson.Louise attended schools in Iowa and Roosevelt-Phoenix for 8 years then attended Phoenix Union High School for 4 years and graduated in 1945. Louise was a homemaker and held various jobs to help support...
John Straub
Jul 19, 2019
John Straub passed to his maker on July 19, 2019. John was born in 1932 in Akron, Ohio. He attended Auburn University, married and served in the US Army in Germany helping with USO shows.John was a photographer first for Gulf States Paper, then owning "Images Plus" photo and trophy shop for 36 years with his wife and son. As...
James Jackson Gilbert
Jul 17, 2019
James Jackson Gilbert born in Clifton, Az on March 1, 1936 passed away at the age of 83 on July 17, 2019 in Sedona, Az.He dedicated 7 years with the Highway Patrol, 9 years with Cement Transporters Inc., and retired with Salt River Project after nearly 20 years as a heavy equipment supervisor.His passion was Golfing and more Golfing, riding...
Charles Barrett Jr.
Jul 14, 2019
Charles Barrett, age 55 of Cornville, left our presence on July 14, 2019 at his home on Page Springs Road. Born on November 27, 1963 to Charles and Virginia Barrett of Ojai, CA, Charles attended The Thacher School in Ojai, CA and then went on to study and earn a degree in Electrical Engineering at the California Technical Institute in...
Mary Alice Liggit
Jul 14, 2019
Mary Alice (MA) (Nelson) Liggit, 90, passed away peacefully July 14, 2019, at her home in Clarkdale, Arizona. She is survived by her beloved "bonus" husband Bill Scales of nearly ten years; three daughters, Susan, Lory, and Peggy; a sister Marj Estes; and five grandchildren. She was born in Nebraska and grew up on a farm just outside of Ashland,...
Jacob Henry Van Roekel
Jul 13, 2019
Jacob Henry "Van" Van Roekel, 80, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away at 1:50 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Arizona. He was born September 5, 1938, on the family farm near Chandler, Minnesota, a son of Geurt and Catherine (Bothoff) Van Roekel of Chandler, Minnesota. He married Delena Belle Postin on December 14,...
Martha Cecilia Temix
Jul 10, 2019
Martha Cecilia Temix, 35 of Clarkdale, passed away on July 20, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas. She was born on May 10, 1984 in Douglas, Arizona to Roberto and Graciela Mendivil.Martha attended West Sedona Elementary School, Red Rock High School and Westwood College. She worked as the Art Director of The Boys and Girls Club (2000- 2005) then Copper Mountain Apartments...
Lisa Lynn Meyers
Jul 10, 2019
Lisa Lynn Meyers passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born Lisa Radisewitz in Jamestown, North Dakota on May 14, 1968. Her family (dad, mom, 2 brothers, and sister) moved to the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River just north of Winona and changed their...
Edna Maxine Lopez
Jul 6, 2019
Edna Maxine Lopez, 87 of Cottonwood passed away July 6, 2019. She was born May 25, 1932 in Versailles, Indiana to Cecil E. Lemen and Alice Dearinger.Edna was a hard-working mother of seven children. Most of the time, she worked 2 jobs. Later in life she worked as a cement finisher and mason doing tilt up walls, which most women...
Barbara J. Evartt Watkins
Jul 2, 2019
Barbara J. Evartt Watkins passed peacefully July 2, 2019 at the age of 79. She lived in Sedona, Arizona since 1972. She is survived by her three children Rona Evartt, Ron Evartt, and Susan Case, her three step-children Zoe Stigler, Donna Vallette, and Cristi Sims, her 19 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. The service will be held Saturday, July 13...
Naomi Ruth Bechtel
Jun 29, 2019
Naomi Ruth Bechtel, 81, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away at home on June 29, 2019. She was born on March 16, 1938 in Massillon, Ohio to Sylvester and Catherine Richardson. Naomi attended and graduated Catholic School. Her Church and School were a large part of her life and she was devoted to her faith. She moved to Winslow, Arizona in...
Taylor James Kennedy
Jun 19, 2019
Taylor James "TK" Kennedy, 24, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. He was born June 30, 1994 in Cottonwood, Arizona. He was the first-born son to Rusty and Julie Kennedy of Camp Verde, Arizona.Taylor graduated from Camp Verde High School in 2012 and shortly after began working for the Copper Mine in Bagdad,...
Betty Vivian Coe
Jun 18, 2019
Betty Vivian Coe, 89, of Cottonwood, Arizona, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 18, 2019. Betty passed away suddenly after a bout of pneumonia.Betty is survived by her sons David Coe and wife Denise of Cottonwood, Arizona, Steve Coe and wife Lisa of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her beloved granddaughter Samantha Coe of...
Gloria Herrera
Jun 14, 2019
Gloria Herrera, 79, born 5-25-40, passed on 6-14-19 at home in Clarkdale, AZ. Gloria was the proud owner of Gloria\u0027s Cocina. She was an activist all her life even marching with Cesar Chavez. Her greatest joys were family, friends and cooking. She is preceded in death by her daughter Christina and husband Pete. Gloria is survived by her children Terry,...
Steven Evans Morehouse
Jun 14, 2019
Steven Evans Morehouse passed on June 14, 2019 from complications of a head injury. Steve was born October 7, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Scott and nephew Brian. He was the beloved husband to Sharon for 56 years. He is also survived by sister Janet Bass (Richard); sister-in-law Brenda Kirk; brother-in-law Gary Bronnenberg (Peg); nephews...
Robert F. Potisk
Jun 10, 2019
Robert F. Potisk, 71 of Cottonwood, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lucille Potisk.Robert attended St. Stephen's School for 8 years then John Marshall High for 4 years. He served his country in the Air Force as E4 Senior Airman.Robert enjoyed fishing, hiking and walking, gardening, crafting, food and...
Alfred Valenzuela
Jun 9, 2019
Alfred Valenzuela, 92, of Cottonwood, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2019 at home. He was born on June 13, 1926 in Glendale, Arizona.Alfred grew up in the Verde Valley and attended and graduated from the old Camp Verde School. He served in the U.S. Army as an E4 during WWII. Alfred came from a large, loving...
