Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Fred H. Whittier
Dec 2, 2013
Fred H. Whittier, 80, of Rimrock died December 2, 2013. He was born August 26, 1933 in Swampscott, Massachusetts, the son of Fred H. and Mary Whittier. He served his country as sergeant in the Marine Corps. Mr. Whittier worked as an auto mechanic. His hobbies included model trains, antique guns and bowling. He leaves his wife of 47 years,...
Emil Filoseta
Nov 30, 2013
Emil "Skip" Filoseta, 67, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday November 30. Skip predeceased his beloved wife Mary Jo (Halverson) Filoseta who he married in June of 2012. Four children and eight grandchildren are part of the legacy of his life. Skip will be interred with full military honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Prescott,...
Amaris L. Martinez
Nov 28, 2013
Amaris Lari Martinez, 7, of Camp Verde passed away November 28, 2013. She was born March 12, 2006, the daughter of Tonita Fernando and Seth Martinez. A visitation will be held on Wednesday December 4 at 10 AM in the Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM. A full obituary will appear in Fridays\u0027 edition....
Huguette Ann Swain
Nov 28, 2013
Huguette "Ann" Marie Swain, 83 of Clarkdale, passed away on November 28, 2013. She was born on October 25, 1930 in Voiron, France to Georges Frier and Henriette Chevallet. Ann worked with Meals on Wheels for 5 years and Verde Valley Caregivers. Ann is survived by daughter Nicole "Nicky" Liotta (Lawrence Sr.) of Itasca, Illinois; sisters Marithee Cortet, Aleth Colin...
Verona Carter
Nov 25, 2013
Verona Carter of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was 93 years old. Verona was born on April 1, 1920 in Weeds, NM to Richard and Mary Alice Beals. She attended Safford High School, graduating in 1938. She worked for Yellow Front stores for 27 years. She was awarded a 20 year volunteer plaque from Red Rock...
Daniel Thornburg
Nov 20, 2013
Daniel Patrick Thornburg "Bugsy", 36, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on November 20, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on March 4, 1977 in San Pablo California, the son of Patrick and Linda Thornburg. Danny was baptized and confirmed at the Rollingwood Lutheran Church in San Pablo, California. Danny was a successful...
Rosalie Palacios
Nov 18, 2013
Rosalie Palacios, 91, of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born on April9, 1922 in Winslow, AZ to Hilario and Angela (Mendoza-Sanchez) Palacios. She worked as a waitress, a medical assistant and in medical records. She was a Prayer Warrior for her church and loved her children and spreading the Word of God. She is survived...
Ida M. Smith
Nov 18, 2013
Ida M. Smith of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was 80 years old. Ida was born on March 3, 1933 in McKee, KY, to Charles and Syntha (Sparks) Crank. She received her AA degree from Glendale Community College, making the Dean\u0027s List and the Honors Forum with a 4.0 GPA. She was also a Phi...
Karen Bowman Axiotis
Nov 13, 2013
Karen Bowman Axiotis, 73 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 13, 2013. She was born on February 7, 1940 in Columbus, NE to George and Gertrude Soden. Karen attended San Diego State for 4 years and received her Bachelors Degree. She worked as a Christian school teacher in CA and a houseparent at Rainbow Acres. She enjoyed synchronized swimming and...
Madeline M. Rydberg
Nov 12, 2013
Madeline M. Rydberg born 4-08-1926 Died 11-12-2013 Madeline was a woman who loved people. She loved her family and she loved her many friends. She moved to Arizona in 1950 with her husband Steve and her son Steven, from Chicago Illinois where she was born. She had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Madeline went to work at Carnation restaurant in...
Dale W. Hood, Sr.
Nov 11, 2013
Dale William Hood Sr., 49, of Camp Verde, AZ died November 11, 2013 in Camp Verde, AZ. He was born on February 2, 1964 in Ajo, AZ, the son of Kenneth and Virginia Hood. He was an employee at Cliff Castle Casino, where he enjoyed being the boss. Dale attended school in Reno, NV at Stewart Indian School and in...
Eileen K. Moore
Nov 7, 2013
Eileen K. Moore, 94, of Cottonwood, AZ was called home to Heaven on Nov. 7, 2013. She was born Eileen Rae Stoll on Sept. 27, 1919 in Yates Center, Kansas, to Ray and Neva Stoll. Eileen was the first of 4 children. Eileen was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas "Fowler" Kesterson, her daughter Charlotte, and brother Alan Stoll. Eileen...
Donna Hope Busnelli
Nov 6, 2013
Donna Hope Qualtrough Parsons Busnelli went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 6, 2013, 73 years young. Born in Rochester NY on November 17, 1939. She was Loving, Amazing and most of all a Brave woman. Survived by her brother Dale Qualtrough, first born son Dale Curtis Parsons and wife Karen, second born daughter Darlene Star Stevens and...
Donna Parsons Busnelli
Nov 6, 2013
Donna Hope Qualtrough Parsons Busnelli went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 6, 2013, 73 years young. Born in Rochester NY on November 17, 1939. She was Loving, Amazing and most of all a Brave woman. Survived by her brother Dale Qualtrough, first born son Dale Curtis Parsons and wife Karen, second born daughter Darlene Star Stevens and...
Mary J. Hunt
Nov 5, 2013
Mary J. Hunt. August 8th, 1918 to November 5th, 2013 My mother was and is the gift of our creator to me her Son and all the people she touched in her life. Mom was a caregiver to all in her life and was directed by God in all that she did in her life. The people she helped were...
Richard E. Bogen
Nov 3, 2013
Richard (Dick) E. Bogen of Dewey, AZ and formerly Orange CT passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was 86 years old. Richard was born on March 12, 1927 in Miami, FL to David F. and Rose (Lipshitz) Bogen. The family moved to Bridgeport, CT when Dick was very young. After growing up and attending school in CT, Dick...
Deborah Ann Kopsa
Nov 2, 2013
Deborah Ann Kopsa of Cottonwood passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013. She was 61 years old. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Anchorage, Alaska to Eldon and Maxine Johnson. She worked in real estate and financial institutions as well as commercial transportation. She enjoyed art, nature, golf and an active social life. Deborah was preceded in death...
Charles Michael Zunitch
Nov 2, 2013
Charles Michael Zunitch of Clarkdale died on Saturday, November 2, 2013. He was 35 years old. He was born on August 5, 1978 in Cottonwood, AZ to Charles and Dolores Zunitch. He grew up in the Verde Valley and attended Mingus Union High School, graduating in the class of 1997. Charles Michael Zunitch, no words can describe such a great...
Calvin P. Mewhinney
Nov 2, 2013
Calvin Patrick Mewhinney, 24 of Cornville, passed away on November 2, 2013. He was born on July 18, 1989 in Phoenix, AZ to Richard and Mary Mewhinney. Calvin attended school in Cottonwood and worked as a landscaper. Calvin was preceded in death by his brother Gabriel Mewhinney and grandfather Robert Meadors. He is survived by brothers Richard Robert Mewhinney and...
Elizabeth E. Allen
Oct 28, 2013
Elizabeth E. Allen, 96, of Phoenix, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. She was born in Pewee Valley, KY on May 3, 1917 to Raymond and Katherine (Lush) Hazelwood. During the 1930\u0027s Elizabeth and her sisters toured the United States as ballroom dancers. During WWII, Elizabeth helped the home front war effort as a "Rosie the Riveter". Elizabeth was...
