Local Obituaries for Families in Cottonwood, Arizona
Francisca Uriarte de Perez
Apr 3, 2007
Francisca Uriarte de Perez, 64, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away at home, surrounded by her devoted family on Tuesday, April 3, 2007. She was born April 15, 1943 in Rocky Point, Mexico to Encarnacion Uriarte and Manuela Valencia. Francisca was a loving mother, and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind four sons, Ismael, Arturo, Marcelo, and Eduardo;...
Alfred "Al" Cochran Helmuth
Apr 3, 2007
Alfred C. Helmuth, 76, resident of Cottonwood, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in Prescott after a courageous fight with throat cancer. He was born November 17, 1930 in Washington D.C., to Lewis and Serena (Pugh) Helmuth. He is preceded in death by his parents; twin sister, Teresa; brother, Larry; and sister, Elaine. Al leaves behind his loving wife, Sherri;...
Willard Edwards Wilcox
Apr 1, 2007
Willard Edwards Wilcox, 78, resident of Mesa, passed away at home, on Sunday, April 1, 2007. He was born December 25, 1928 to Willard T. and Ruth (Edwards) Wilcox, in Manlius, New York, where he grew up and graduated from the local High School in 1948. In 1950, Willard graduated from the New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute at...
Laura J. Stoiber
Apr 1, 2007
Laura J. Stoiber, 74, resident of Rimrock, passed away at home on Sunday, April 1, 2007. She was born April 27, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Velma (Masney) Hanus. Laura's love was ranching and horses, which led her into becoming a ranch hand. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Stoiber. Laura leaves behind her...
Annette Lucille Cross
Mar 30, 2007
Annette Lucille Cross, 44, resident of Cottonwood, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2007. She was born March 26, 1963 to Jerry E. and Christine (Balich) Cross in Bisbee, Arizona, where she attended the local schools and graduated from Thatcher High School. Annette then went on to the University of Arizona, in Tucson, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology....
Myrtle Katherine Smith Bradley
Mar 30, 2007
Myrtle Katherine Smith Bradley, resident of Camp Verde, came into this world on July 23, 1929 and passed into Heaven on March 30, 2007. The second daughter of Sedona pioneers, Roe Nevel and Myrtle Parlee (Nail) Smith. Katherine was born in Cottonwood (in the section known then as Clemenceau). Through good health and bad, no matter what life threw at...
Myrtle Katherine Smith Bradley
Mar 30, 2007
Myrtle Katherine Smith Bradley, resident of Camp Verde, came into this world on July 23, 1929 and passed into Heaven on March 30, 2007. The second daughter of Sedona pioneers, Roe Nevel and Myrtle Parlee (Nail) Smith. Katherine was born in Cottonwood (in the section known then as Clemenceau). Through good health and bad, no matter what life threw at...
Robert "Bob" Hancock
Mar 30, 2007
Robert "Bob" Hancock September 1934 - March 2007 Bob was born September, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. He moved to Rainbow Acres in Camp Verde on June 1, 1977 where he resided until December 2006. Bob participated in Special Olympics, bowling being his sport. He spent his mornings in the Life Long Learning Center at Rainbow Acres enjoying his friends'...
Auda G. Graves
Mar 28, 2007
Auda G. Graves, 76, resident of Cordes Lake, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 in Cottonwood. She was born July 4, 1931 in San Gabriel, California to Ralegh and Melba (Polly) Richmond. Auda was owner and real estate broker of Stage Stop Realty, located in Cordes Lake. She was a member of the Verde Baptist Church in Cottonwood....
Walter J. Hess
Mar 27, 2007
Walter Hess, 92, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. He was born January 25, 1915 in Kansas City, Missouri to Sigmund and Carline (Tschopp) Hess. Walter worked along side his father at the family owned, Hess Furniture Studio in Phoenix. After the passing of his father, Walter took over ownership. He loved to play tennis, and...
Elizabeth Ann Dalton
Mar 27, 2007
Elizabeth Ann Dalton, 63, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She was born August 18, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to Paul W. and Betty J. Mason. After graduating from Sunnyslope High School, Elizabeth attended cosmetology school and worked as cosmetologist. In addition, she received her training in nursing, and also worked as a CNA. She...
George Bergman
Mar 26, 2007
George Bergman, resident of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007. He was born May 23, 1916 to Carl Emil Bergman and Ida (Setterquist) Bergman in Duluth, Minnesota. George was a graduate of Denfeld High School. He moved from Minnesota to Flagstaff, Arizona in 1961, where he became a business owner, and then worked for and retired from...
Shawn K. Dalhover
Mar 26, 2007
Shawn K. Dalhover, 29, of Boise, Idaho passed away at St. Alphonsus RMC in Boise on Monday, March 26, 2007, with family and friends at his side. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Summer's Funeral Home, Ustick Chapel - Meridian, ID. Shawn will be laid to rest in Middle Verde Cemetery in Camp Verde, Arizona....
Margaret Madeline Weldon
Mar 25, 2007
Margaret Madeline Neely Weldon, 85, of Cottonwood, went to be with the Lord, March 25, 2007. Margret died at home with her family by her side. She was born December 31, 1921 to Clyde and Minnie Mae Neely in La Pryor, Texas. Margaret was preceded in death just four weeks ago by her beloved husband Calvin Weldon, who died on...
Frances Marguerite Vale
Mar 25, 2007
Frances Marguerite Vale, 87, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007. She was born December 31, 1919 in Chili, Indiana to Edward and Jessie (Allen) Keirn. Marguerite was fortunate to be able to stay at home and truly enjoy her roles as wife and mother. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and grandmother. Her family...
Stephen J. Blezien
Mar 24, 2007
Stephen J. Blezien, 44, resident of Chicago, Illinois passed away in Sedona on Saturday, March 24, 2007. He was born December 30, 1962 in Chicago to Stephen and Patricia Blezien. He was a graduate of Niles North High School, which is located just north of Chicago. Following which, he obtained his Master's Degree at the DePaul University in Maine. Professionally,...
Bessie Lorene Portrey
Mar 24, 2007
Bessie Lorene Portrey, 76, of Cottonwood, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007. Bessie was born April 21, 1930 in Lawrence County, Missouri to Phoebe and William Cantrell. She moved with her family to Miami, Oklahoma when she was about 5 years old; where she lived until she met and married Robert Portrey on May 21, 1947. During her married life,...
Fritz Tabeling
Mar 24, 2007
Fritz Tabeling, 84, resident of Cottonwood since 1958, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2007. He was born on June 20, 1922 in Alamosa, Colorado to Cecil and Catherine Tabeling. Fritz worked at the Phoenix Cement Company until 1987, when he took his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda of Cottonwood; their sons, Eric of...
Frederick "Grateful Fred" Jablonski
Mar 24, 2007
Frederick Jablonski "Grateful Fred", 58, resident of Sedona, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Vincent and Helen (Bielawski) Jablonski. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a sharpshooter, and was awarded...
William N. Myers
Mar 24, 2007
William N. Myers, 87, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2007. He was born October 13, 1919 in Bidding Springs, Oklahoma to Frank James and Emily Josephine (Cummins) Myers. William was a Retired United States Navy - WWII / Korean War / Vietnam Veteran. He was also a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed...
