Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Terrell -Terry- Ruhlman
Dec 8, 2016
Terrell (Terry) Louis Ruhlman of Sedona, AZ, passed away on December 8, 2016, at Best of Europe Adult Care Home in Cottonwood, AZ. Terry was born on November 13, 1926, in Warren, PA, the son of Gertrude and Ross Ruhlman. After growing up in PA, Terry attended Penn State University (BS Chemical Engineering) where he played Varsity Basketball. He also...
Baldomero A. Nunez
Dec 2, 2016
Baldomero A. Nunez, 96 of Clarkdale, passed away on December 2, 2016. He was born on February 24, 1920 in Sonora, AZ to Marcos and Manvela Avelar Nunez. Baldomero attended Jerome High School for 12 years then onto Arizona State and USC. He served his country as Seaman First Class in the Navy. Baldomero worked as a Los Angeles County...
A. Roy Riley Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
A. Roy Riley "Bud", Jr. 6/16/26 -11/30/16 Roy Riley passed away to dance among the angels, on Wednesday November 30, 2016. Before passing, he was visited by family and friends that shared their stories of the love and kindness he had extended to them in his 90 years of life. He died of complications of Myeloma. Roy was born in...
Christina Lynn Koski
Nov 28, 2016
Christina Lynn Koski, who inspired us with her positive attitude, kindness, and compassion for others passed away November 28, 2016 at 49 years of age. She was a resident of Cornville. She was born January 4, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of John Durisko II and Anna (Vikki) O\u0027Donnell. She attended Westerville North High School, class of 1985 and...
Donald Ray Folk
Nov 25, 2016
Donald Ray Folk, 75 of Camp Verde, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1941 in Waterloo, IA to Harry Ray Folk and Gertrude Irish Folk. Don graduated from East High School in Waterloo. He was manager of Waxman Camera and an Evangelist Missionary. He received certificates for serving ministry S.O.W.E.R.S. (Servants On Wheels Ever...
Richard Dave Manuel Jr.
Nov 22, 2016
Richard Dave Manuel Jr., 57 of Middle Verde Indian Reservation, passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2016 in Cottonwood. He was born on October 6, 1959 in Ajo, AZ to Richard Dave Manuel Sr. and Myrtle Helen Manuel. Richard worked for Tetra Corporation as an assembler, Ye Olde Lantern as a dishwasher, Mother Hubbards as a dishwasher and the Beacon...
Mary A. Quesada
Nov 20, 2016
Mary Ann Quesada 72, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by all her loved ones on November 20th, 2016. She was born November 12th, 1944 in Jerome, AZ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merejildo and Dulcinea Garduno and her husband Secundino M. Quesada. Mary was a homemaker and loved every moment to love...
Irene Plichta
Nov 11, 2016
Irene Plichta, 92 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 11, 2016. She was born on May 5, 1924 in Piensk, Poland to Walerian Dominikowska and Alma Maria Maszewska. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Gerard Plichta and son Ryszard Plichta. She is survived by son Gerard Plichta (Lynne) of Jerome; daughter-in-law Tracy Plichta of Flagstaff; sister Christine Gakeler...
Edward -Eddie- Passov
Nov 10, 2016
Edward M. "Eddie" Passov of Cottonwood, AZ. Born March 20, 1939 in Cleveland, OH. Died suddenly on November 10, 2016. Beloved husband for 45 years to the late Lois Bauer Passov. Loving father of Joe (Betsy) Passov of Phoenix, AZ, Lori (Ken) Kavanaugh of Tucson, AZ, Kathryn (Richard) Edelman of Shaker Heights, OH and John (Sara) Passov of Phoenix, AZ....
Anne Catherine Roberts
Nov 9, 2016
Anne Catherine Roberts, 47 of Cottonwood, passed away at home on November 9, 2016. She was born on August 15, 1969 in Fairfield, CA to Paul F. and Edith A. Woll. Anne attended Prescott High School and Yavapai College. She worked for the Cottonwood Library, DDB Elementary Library, Healing Arts Therapist, Lions Eye Bank and as a picture framer. She...
Margaret -Peggy- Quinn
Nov 8, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Quinn a professional woman who retired to Cottonwood about ten years ago, passed away on November 8th. After growing up in Willamette, IL. she lived most of her adult life in Southern CA. working for McDonald Douglas as a FAA certified quality control engineer. Peggy was a devoted Catholic who was very active in the church by teaching...
Anne Justine Nichols
Nov 4, 2016
Anne Justine Nichols died peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was 97 years old. She lived a very long, happy and healthy lifetime. Anne was born on June 9, 1919 to Jules and Noemie Neuberg in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Anne is survived by her daughter, Lynn Soltero of Cottonwood; her granddaughter and her granddaughter\u0027s husband Rebecca and Michael Matthews...
Richard -Dick- Cook
Nov 3, 2016
Richard (Dick) Cook, 87 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 3, 2016. He was born in Albee, South Dakota in 1929; he was the second of five children to Martin Cook, a Lutheran pastor, and his wife Ruth (Nestler). He grew up during the Depression and joined the Army shortly after World War II. While in the Army he specialized...
Margaret -Maggie- Jackson
Nov 3, 2016
Margaret S. Jackson "Maggie" passed away on November 3, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1931 in Phoenix, AZ to Lane and Dorothy Sickles. She attended school at Phoenix Union High School and then onto Northern Arizona University where she received her Bachelor and Master degrees in Elementary Education. She enjoyed a long, successful career as a 1st grade...
James -Jim- Cook
Oct 20, 2016
Jim C. Cook, 81 of Cornville, passed away on October 20, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1935 in St. Johns, Arizona to Clifford Cook and Helen J. Jones. Jim attended schools in St. Johns and Flagstaff and college for operating engineering. He worked in mining and construction. Jim was a 6th generation Arizonian. He was of the pioneer...
Shirley Paskett
Oct 20, 2016
Shirley Paskett, 80 of Cottonwood passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born in Tacoma, Washington. She went to St. Anthony\u0027s Catholic Elementary School and Renton High School. Shirley met the love of her life Andrew Paskett at a skating Rink in Renton, WA., when Andy was stationed at Fort Lewis, and they married when she was 19. Then...
Donald E. Robertson
Oct 17, 2016
SERVICE INFORMATION: There will be an opening prayer by Pastor Jim Masters at 11 am and music by the "Cheap Sunglasses from noon to 2:30 with lunch, food venders, car show, meet and greet, slideshow and free admission to the Gold King Mine. At 2:30 engines will be revved for Don and Terry followed by a parade and a closing...
Cindy Peet
Oct 16, 2016
Cindy Peet, 59 of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was born on August 1, 1957 in Juliet, IL to Wayne and Katherine. Cindy worked for Argonne National Laboratory in IL. She lived in Arizona for 15 years and worked in admitting in the ER at Verde Valley Medical Center. Cindy was a very caring and giving...
Shirley Walburn
Oct 15, 2016
Shirley Rae (Nelson) Walburn, 89 of Cottonwood, went to her eternal home with the Lord on October 15, 2016. She was born on June 10, 1927 in Salina, KS to Raymond Clarence Nelson and Edna Norine (Van Horne) Nelson. Shirley attended school in Salina before moving to Denver, CO in the 5th grade. After she graduated high school, she moved...
Connie Cody
Oct 8, 2016
Connie Cody, 70 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born on September 9, 1946 in Denver, CO to Bill and Peggy Huck. Connie was a devoted mother and friend who was funny, caring and talented. Her strength and charisma will be remembered fondly. Connie was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Peggy Huck...
