Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Judge Richard Anderson
May 31, 2025
Judge Richard Anderson, a faithful servant of God, went to meet his Creator and Redeemer on the Feast of the Visitation of Our Lady, May 31, 2025, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, Richard carried the spirit of his hometown’s rugged beauty and close-knit community throughout his life. His 62-year marriage to his beloved Sandy...
Penny Spillman
May 28, 2025
Penny Ann Spillman— beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and loyal friend—was called home to her Heavenly Father on May 28 in Cottonwood, Arizona, at the age of 81.
Born on New Year’s Eve 1943 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Penny spent her earliest years criss-crossing the Southwest with her close-knit family before settling in Arizona as a young child....
Ronald (Ronnie) Jorgenson
May 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Ronnie Jorgenson
Ronald (Ronnie) Jorgenson was born on May 13, 1992, in Marshall, Minnesota to Annette (Hines) Miller and Randy Jorgenson. He graduated from Tracy High School in 2010 and attended Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota where he graduated with an Elementary Education/Special Education degree in 2015. Following graduation, he taught school in Pierre, South Dakota;...
Gertrude L Fields
May 21, 2025
Gertrude (Trudy) Lloyd Fields, 96, of Cottonwood, Arizona went home to be with her Lord on May 21, 2025. She is grieved by all who knew her.
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Trudy was a loving and devoted wife to Homer Edward Fields who preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage. Trudy was also devoted to her faith, notable through...
Patricia O'Brien
May 19, 2025
Patricia O'Brien, 99, passed away at home on May 19, 2025, in Sedona, AZ.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Theresa O'Brien, her granddaughter Julie Meacham, and her three great-grandchildren, Ashley (Shawn) Kuykendall, and Makenzie and Maria Meacham
Patricia is preceded in death by John O'Brien and Katie O'Brien
The Funeral Mass for Patricia O'Brien will be held on June 2, 2025, at...
Joseph Stephen Bachani
May 8, 2025
Joseph Stephen Bachani, age 72, of Clarkdale, Arizona unexpectedly passed away May 8, 2025.
Joseph was born August 18, 1952, to Joseph and Josephine Bachani in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Joe attended Bishop Mccort High school and graduated in 1970. He went on to obtain his associate's degree in specialized electronic and computer technology in 1972. He was an electrician and worked at...
Carolyn Griffin
May 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Griffin, who left us peacefully in her home in Cornville, AZ, on May 8, 2025 . Born on December 3, 1933, Carolyn lived a full life, touching the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Carolyn is survived by her loving sister, Martha Childers, and her 3 devoted nephew, Tim...
Marilyn D Esparza
May 6, 2025
Marilyn (Stockdale) Esparza age 85 of Phoenix, Arizona, died peacefully into her Savior's arms on May 6, 2025 of natural causes.
Born December 24, 1939 in Morrow County, Ohio the fourth child of the late Delbert and Iona (Baker) Stockdale. Loved by her family as a sweet and sassy, fun loving lady that enjoyed recounting family stories and lore. She would...
Jenny L Fortsch
2025
Jenny Lynn Fortsch passed away on April 30, 2025 after a long illness. Jenny was born 60 years ago in San Mateo, California.
She married Tom Fortsch in 1985, settling in Santa Rosa, California.
They moved to Cottonwood, Arizona in 1993 to be nearer family. Jenny later moved to Prescott in 2015.
Jenny is predeceased by her father Harold D. Geesey, her mother...
Donald Daigle
Apr 15, 2025
Donald Joseph Daigle Sr. (Don) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15th after courageously fighting various illnesses for almost 4 months. He was 89 years old. He was born in Old Town, Maine to Louis “Chunky” Daigle and Doris Sapiel Daigle on February 26, 1936. He grew up on Indian Island, Maine and was half...
Arnold Pokorski
Apr 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arnold who departed this life peacefully on April 13 in Cottonwood, Arizona. Born on May 26th in Manitowoc, WI Arnold was a wonderful husband, beloved father, keen gardener, devoted Arizona sports fan and teller of the best dad jokes. He retired in 2000 from his role in Airport Planning...
Anthony Jesus Ontiveros
Apr 4, 2025
Anthony (Tony) Jesus Ontiveros, 65, died Friday, April 4th, 2025 at his Cottonwood home. Tony was born to Diego and Frances Ontiveros on April 24th, 1959 in Bellemont, AZ. He was one of 11 kids and he grew up in Cottonwood, AZ where he also chose to raise his family.
Tony was a proud local business owner of gas station/convenience stores...
Diane Davidson
Mar 25, 2025
Diane Davidson February 24, 1949 – March 25, 2025
Diane Davidson, 76, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at Verde Valley Medical Center due to natural causes.
Born on February 24, 1949, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Calvin and Eliza Beth Davidson, Diane grew up in Montpelier, Idaho, where she attended school before pursuing her passion for nursing. She...
Terrence Albert Wathogoma
Mar 22, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Terrence Albert Wathogoma, a cherished father, brother, and friend, who left us on March 22, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on March 31, 1970, Terrence's life was a tapestry woven with love, resilience, and dedication to others.
Terrence lived his life with a spirit of service and...
Malcolm Hendrix
Mar 22, 2025
Malcolm Hendrix, born December 27, 1947, passed away March 22, 2025 in Prescott Arizona.
Farrel L Owens
Mar 19, 2025
Farrel L. Owens, born on July 10, 1957, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Cottonwood, Arizona. Farrel Owens resided in Albuqurque, NM
Elkins M Howard Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Howard M. Elkins Jr., born on December 4, 1943, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2025, in Prescott, AZ.
Diane Ewald
Mar 10, 2025
Diane (Dede) Gray Martin Ewald age 99, a resident of Generations Senior Care in Clarkdale, AZ, formerly of Cottonwood, AZ, and Golden Valley, MN, died Monday, March 10. She was the daughter of Sylvia and Royce Martin.
Dede was preceded in death by her husband Graydon R. Ewald; sons Timothy R Ewald and Gregory M Ewald and daughter Carolynn McGahey. She...
