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Lillian F. Viliborghi

Lillian F. Viliborghi

May 7, 2011

Lillian went home on May 7, 2011. She was born June 6, 1923 in Centra homa, Okla., the daughter of Eli and Jennie Brown. Lillian was 87 years old. Prescott has been Lillians home for 62 years. She was proud of her family, loved working, gardening, and sewing. Lillian retired from the Northern Arizona V.A. Canteen in 1991. She is...

Ruth Edith Boufford

Ruth Edith Boufford

May 6, 2011

The life of Ruth Edith Boufford, known to her many friends as Ruthie, drew peacefully and gently to its close in Prescott, Arizona, on May 6, 2011. Ruth was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 27, 1915, the first child of Robert John Brown and Emily Vinewood (Foster) Brown. She graduated from Detroit's Southeastern High School in May, 1933, and...

Joseph Patrick Castille

Joseph Patrick Castille

May 4, 2011

Joseph Patrick Castille, born December 25th, 1934, passed away on May 4th, 2011, in Prescott, AZ. Joe was born and raised in Louisiana. He was extremely proud of his Cajun heritage, and he spoke French fluently. In his younger years he was a competitive boxer. At the age of 17, Joe enlisted in the Air Force and traveled the world....

Margaret A. Ross

Margaret A. Ross

May 3, 2011

Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 SHE WAS BORN IN RUTLAND VT. AS A YOUNG MARGARET ROSS SHE ATTENDED CATHOLIC SCHOOL,UNTILL THE ONSET OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION.AT THE AGE OF 15,SHE MET HER NOW LATE HUSBAND,CLYDE A.ROSS WITH WHOM SHE HAD 5 CHILDREN,CAROL ANN,TERRI LEE,JAMES CHARLES,AND TWO TWINS THAT WENT TO THE LORD AT BIRTH.IN 1956 THEY MOVED THEIR YOUNG FAMILY TO SAN...

Harold L. Kellerman

Harold L. Kellerman

Apr 30, 2011

While we are deeply saddened to announce the death of our family patriarch on April 30th, 2011, the Harold L. Kellerman family is comforted in the knowledge that he was able to pass peacefully at the age of 91 in the Prescott home he built with his own two hands.Harold was born on June 13th, 1919, in Iron Mountain, Missouri....

Dr. Eugene M. Hunt

Dr. Eugene M. Hunt

Apr 30, 2011

Dr. Eugene M. Hunt, died April 30, 2011 at his daugthers home in Prescott Valley. He was born December 6. 1926 in Harvard, Nebraska the son of Grier E. and Viola (Gallentine) Hunt. Gene was 84 years old. There are many wonderful events in a life well lived. Eugene was especially proud to be a graduate of Erickson High School...

Leon Howard Lorentzen

Leon Howard Lorentzen

Apr 30, 2011

Leon Howard Lorentzen passed away quickly from coronary failure on April 30, 2011 after a long and courageous fight with lung disease. He was born to Ada (Roberts) and Leslie Lorentzen on June 4, 1933 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. From 19511954, Leon served proudly as a United States Marine, fighting in the in the Korean War as a tank gunner...

Lorena C. Taylor

Lorena C. Taylor

Apr 29, 2011

Lorena Carolyne Taylor entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior April 29, 2011 at her home in Prescott Valley, AZ, she was 91 years old. She was born December 30, 1919 in Wessington Springs, SD, daughter of Harry and Mary Bailey. Lorena was a member of Fountain of Life Community Church in Prescott Valley. She was an avid...

Ina Claire Wreath

Ina Claire Wreath

Apr 28, 2011

Ina Claire Wreath, died April 28, 2011 at the Marley House, in Prescott. She was born November 22, 1921 in Thatcher, Arizona; the daughter, of James and Sarah (Judd) Ball. Ina was 89 years old. Ina was raised in Mesa and Groom Creek. She married Carl E. Wreath Sr., August 30, 1941 prior to their moving to California, Ina moved...

Harvey Jacobs

Harvey Jacobs

Apr 24, 2011

Harvey Udell Jacobs passed away at the age of 79 at The Crossroads-Hospice Family Care on April 24th, 2011. Harvey was born in Minneapolis, MN and lived for many years in Chino Valley, Arizona. Harvey loved his life in Chino Valley both as a business owner, and into his retirement years. Harvey had a great passion for reading many books,...

Virginia M. Humboldt

Virginia M. Humboldt

Apr 21, 2011

Virginia M. Humboldt died peacefully at Good Samaritan Society, Marley House Hospice, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born September 27, 1924 in Whittier, California; the daughter of John and Vergie (Crandell) Humiston. Virginia was 86 years old. Virginia had a passion for life. She enjoyed the theater, Thoroughbreed horses, and also trained horses. Virginia loved her family and especially her...

Dr. George Soloman Naifeh, Jr.

Dr. George Soloman Naifeh, Jr.

Apr 21, 2011

Dr. George Soloman Naifeh, Jr. was born Nov 26, 1931 in Ft. Madison, Iowa to George and Rose Naifeh. After completing high school in 1949 and one semester at University of Iowa in Iowa City, George enlisted in the Navy and honorably served from 1951 to 1955. George met and married Virginia Lowenberg in 1955 and moved to Iowa City....

Dolores June Webb

Dolores June Webb

Apr 18, 2011

Service: Celebration of Dolores's life with military honors will be at Corkys home in Prescott Valley, Saturday, April 30, 2011

Roy Dwain Thomas

Roy Dwain Thomas

Apr 17, 2011

Roy D. Thomas died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the west campus of the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born September 28, 1939 in Atoka, Oklahoma; the son of J.R. and Vera (Daws) Thomas. Roy was 71 years old. Most everyone who knew Roy knew him as "Duke". His family moved to Arizona when he was...

Herbert E. Walker

Herbert E. Walker

Apr 16, 2011

Herbert Herb E. Walker, age 78 died April 16, 2011 in Prescott Valley, AZ. Herb was born May 30, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. Herb is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Nita Walker of Prescott Valley, step son, Scott McBride of Prescott Valley, brother-in-law Smoky Edmunds of Sierra Vista, and his step-grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew and Nicholas. Herb...

Victoria Lynn Wells

Victoria Lynn Wells

Apr 15, 2011

Victoria Lynn Wells-Lara was born on January 21, 1976 to Mother Beverly Kay White and Father Ralph Lara. Step mother Dalene Leavitt and Step father Perry Pitts. She had 2 handsome sons Tyirell Rashad Crayton and Christopher Jadarious Dacole Wells. Victoria was the oldest of 6 children. They are Timothy Lara, Shauna Jeffers-Lara, Rebecca Svaleng-Lara, Jimmy Lara and Unity Lara.Victoria...

Rodney 'Rod' D. Moss

Rodney 'Rod' D. Moss

Apr 13, 2011

Rodney D. Moss, 84, died in Prescott, Arizona on Tuesday, April 13, 2011 after a long illness. He was born on April 9, 1927 in Oakdale, Nebraska to Clarence and Nina (Smith) Moss. During World War II, Rod served his country in the United States Navy.He graduated from the University of Nebraska with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Science. He...

Timothy Paul Ryan

Timothy Paul Ryan

Apr 10, 2011

Memorials: Memorials are suggested for Timothy's children at any Chase Bank into account #3000034011 care of Andrea Ryan in Benefit of Timothy Ryan

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