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Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Alice Marie Holgate
May 12, 2008
Alice Marie Holgate, age 90, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Camp Verde. She was the daughter of Ernest W. and Ethel B. (Smith) Pender; born April 5, 1918 in Anacortes, Washington. Alice was a gracious, kind woman; and throughout her career as a Registered Nurse these qualities were revealed. Her true passion and life\u0027s...
David Roland Leland
May 12, 2008
David Rowland Leland, 68, resident of Cornville, passed away on Monday May 12, 2008 in Phoenix. He was the son of Howard and Beatrice (Hunt) Leland; born October 3, 1939 in Ravenna, Ohio. David was a U.S. Air Force Veteran; a Gunsmith and life long member of the NRA. David loved to go hunting. David leaves behind his wife of...
June Getty Barnes
May 12, 2008
June Getty Barnes, 80, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008 in Prescott. She was born on June 23, 1927 to James and Irene Isabel (Bossow) Getty in Spring Lake, New Jersey. June is a 1944 graduate of New Brunswick High School; and a U. S. Navy Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict as TESN. June...
Hugh Cameron Barefoot
May 12, 2008
Hugh Cameron Barefoot, resident of Rimrock, born September 2, 1921, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008. Cameron was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and spent his tour of duty as an Instructor for teaching mechanics on engines and aircraft. At this time, he was asked to instruct the first all black class...
Virginia Kavulish
May 8, 2008
Virginia Kavulish, 90, resident of Cottonwood, born August 12, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away at home on Thursday, May 8, 2008. She was the mother of Kim Kavulish, Richard Kavulish, and Terilyn Platt; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 7; and great-great-grandmother of 1 all of whom survive her. Virginia enjoyed sewing, dancing, and was a wonderful gardener. No local...
Dorsey "Lee" Lukens
May 8, 2008
Dorsey "Lee" Lukens, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the age of 76. He was born in Bartlett, Oregon on March 27, 1932 to Lloyd and Bernice (Harvey) Lukens. Lee was a graduate of NAPA High School; who then furthered his education as an electrician. He also served as a Seaman First Class during the...
Rosemarie Molinari
May 7, 2008
Rosemarie Molinari, 74, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Cottonwood Village on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was the daughter of James and Marie Fricker; born November 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School. In 1954 Rosemarie married Charles G. Molinari. She and her family moved to Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania in 1971; and...
Michael Charles
May 6, 2008
Michael Charles, 55, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was the son of Oland and Lola (Freeman) Charles; born July 31, 1952 in Houston, Texas. Michael was a graduate of Sierra Madre High School, in California. Michael worked as a Mechanical and Avionics Engineer; a balloon pilot; as well as in computer design. Michael was...
Joe Frew
May 5, 2008
Joe Frew, 64, resident of Cottonwood, passed away in Bridgeport on Monday, May 5, 2008. He was the son of Eva Hankins; born December 23, 1943 in Phoenix; where he remained throughout his childhood. Professionally, Joe was self-employed as a printer and owner of Top Graphics. On a personal level, Joe enjoyed river rafting, hiking, spending time with family and...
Grace Jewell Voorhees
May 3, 2008
Grace Jewel Voorhees, 86, resident of Lake Montezuma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Country Ranch in Cottonwood. She was born to Elkanah and Mary Angie (Read) Babcock on January 27, 1922 in Phoenix; where she grew up and was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School. Grace was an accomplished seamstress and quilter....
Margaret S. MacKintosh Hutmacher
May 3, 2008
Margaret Scott MacKintosh Hutmacher - 95 Blessed years of age, passed peacefully and went to rejoin the love of her life - her late husband, John \u0027Jack\u0027 Hutmacher on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from her home in the Village of Oak Creek she loved so dearly in Rancho Rojo. Margaret was continually attended by her loving family, care givers and...
Gayland L. Clarke
May 3, 2008
Gayland L. Clarke, age 83, resident of Benson, Arizona passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Cottonwood. He was the son of George Edward and Eleanor McDermott Clarke; born September 17, 1924 in Defiance, Ohio. Gayland attended and graduated High School in Pontiac, Michigan (1938-1942). Gayland worked as a papermaker with Ponperos Paper Products in Flagstaff from 1965-1980. He...
Clara May Redding
May 1, 2008
Clara May Redding, resident of Tucson, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Cottonwood. She was 91 years old. Clara was born January 6, 1917 in Kingman, Kansas to George and Goldie Acridge. Professionally, Clara worked for the Sunnyside School District as the Cafeteria Manager. She is preceded in death by her husband, Malley B. Redding; her son, Clifford...
Richard L. Wamsley
Apr 30, 2008
Richard L. Wamsley, born January 14, 1922 passed away at Kachina Point Health Center in Sedona, Arizona on Wednesday April 30th after a long illness. Richard was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and grew up in Lock Haven Pennsylvania. He graduated from Haven High School and from Penn State University in Industrial Engineering. He left in 1943 and served...
Henry Eredia Rivero
Apr 28, 2008
Henry Eredia Rivero, 67, born and raised, and current resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008. He was July 1, 1941; son of Juana "Jennie" Mendoza. Henry served in the Army National Guard. Throughout his professional life worked for the Forest Service in Rimrock; the Phoenix Cement Plant; and the City of Clarkdale. His hobbies includes fishing...
Wilbert "Bill" Frank Eckenrod
Apr 27, 2008
Wilbert Frank "Bill" Eckenrod, resident of Clarkdale, passed away in the Village of Oak Creek on April 27, 2008 at the age of 82. Bill was the son of Francis Marshall and Rachael (Dougherty) Eckenrod. He was born January 24, 1926 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Bill was proud to have served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He was...
Naomi Ann Parrish
Apr 25, 2008
Naomi Ann Parrish, age 72, resident of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008. She was born September 13, 1935 in Rosston, Oklahoma to Sol Francis and Sarah Ellen (Slade) Hickman. Naomi loved sewing; the beautiful creations she leaves behind will be cherished - as was she. Naomi is preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Johnson. She...
Mitri E. Migdalene
Apr 24, 2008
Mitri E. Migdalene, 63, of Cottonwood died April 24. He was born June 22, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edward and Sadie Migdalene. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Migdalene was a police officer for the New York City Police Department, retiting in 1989. He leaves his wife, Victoria; a son Jerry Tate;...
Delores Jean Wombacher
Apr 21, 2008
Delores Jean Wombacher, 63, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. She was the daughter of Orval and Margaret Ohlwiler; born October 13, 1944 in Cottonwood. Delores was a graduate of Ajo High School and then attended the State Board of Cosmetology in Phoenix. Over the last 38 years Delores has owned three successful beauty salons and...
William B. "Bill" Fanter
Apr 21, 2008
William B. "Bill" Fanter, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. He was born in Bakersfield, California on July 24, 1934 to Edward Eugene and Bertha S. (Gleckier) Fanter. During his childhood and teenage years Bill attended the Ceres, California schools. Following which he furthered his education at the Modest Jr. College. Bill also served his country...
