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Cynthia Ann Murphy

Cynthia Ann Murphy

Feb 21, 2009

Cynthia Ann Murphy died on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at her home in Chino Valley, Arizona.  Born on May 10, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Albert Earl and Patricia Belle (Fontaine) Vancel.  She was 50 years old. Cynthia enjoyed reading, cooking, and family.  She was most proud of her wonderful grandchildren. Cynthia is survived by...

Verna Evelyn Willis

Verna Evelyn Willis

Feb 20, 2009

Verna Evelyn Willis, 90, passed away on February 20, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born in Codyville, Maine; one of thirteen children. Her parents were LaForest and Flora Cochran. Verna Willis is survived by her son, Lawrence Preston of Prescott Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Larry Miller of Prescott and four grandchildren; Ken Miller of Porltand, Oregon, Rebecca...

Daniel Floyd Sims

Daniel Floyd Sims

Feb 16, 2009

Daniel Floyd Sims died Monday, February 16, 2009 at the V.A. Medical Center, Hospice, in Prescott, Arizona.  He was born March 17, 1946 in Yreka, California; the son of R.V. Lesley and Mary Louise (Allman) Sims.  Daniel was 63 years old. Daniel was a member of Team Fishel and enjoyed hunting, prosecting, fishing and cooking.  He was most proud of...

Carmelina Mimi Deplacito

Carmelina Mimi Deplacito

Feb 16, 2009

To All My Friends & Family,           It is with both Great Sorrow & Great Celebration and Joy that my Family has lost the Matriarch of our family. My Aunt Millie who is my father?s sister and who raised me, my son Michael and my other children Danielle, David and Sarah passed away last night at home.. My Aunt who was...

William J Weidenbacher

William J Weidenbacher

Feb 15, 2009

William J. Weidenbacher passed away suddenly on February 15, 2009 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born December 27, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey; he was the son of George & Elizabeth (Revie) Weidenbacher. William was 66 years old.    William had been a resident of Prescott and previously of New York. He ran and owned his own business...

Pamela Denise Moser

Pamela Denise Moser

Feb 12, 2009

Pamela Denise Moser died on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on July 6, 1958 in Berkeley, Michigan, she was the daughter of Harold and Arlene (Keith) Gallaway.  She was 50 years old. Pamela loved helping people, family, reading, and religion.  She was a lady in love with life. Pamela is survived by...

Franklin Delano Riley

Franklin Delano Riley

Feb 12, 2009

Franklin Delano Riley died on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at his home in Prescott, AZ.  Born on February 19, 1935 in West Virginia, he was the son of William and Zela (Holland) Riley. He was 73 years old.  Franklin married his wife, Audrey, on July 9, 1977.  Franklin moved from Garden Grove, CA to Yavapai County in 1998.   Franklin served...

Ronald Renegade Ross

Ronald Renegade Ross

Feb 10, 2009

Ronald ?Renegade? Lee Ross died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at his home in Clarkdale, AZ.  Born in October 1954 in Wichita Falls, TX, he was the son of Leroy and Eudene (Hook) Ross.  He was 54 years old.  Ronald married his wife, Pat, in 2002.    Ron moved to Yavapai County from Oklahoma approximately 15 years ago.  Ron served his country...

John Charles Brodersen

John Charles Brodersen

Feb 9, 2009

John Charles Brodersen passed away February 9, 2009.  He was born in a log cabin in Alberta, Cananda on January 9, 1917.  John and his family came to Phoenix in 1924 where they operated a citrus nursery.  John owned a Texaco gas station from 1937 to 1942, served in the United States Army during World War II, and retired from...

Cody Michael Green

Cody Michael Green

Feb 9, 2009

Cody Michael Green died on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on January 22, 1989 in Phoenix, Arizona, he waas the son of Chester and Patricia (Cavett) Green.  He was 20 years old. Cody was a published author, with a second book soon to be published.  He enjoyed reading, writing, and computers.  He...

Anna Agnes Cawley

Anna Agnes Cawley

Feb 8, 2009

Anna Agnes Cawley died February 8, 2009 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, she was 83 years old.  Anna was born on November 5, 1925 in Little Falls, MN.  She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Boulle) Chihos.  Anna married Fred Blessing on February 14, 1947. He passed away on June 18, 1965. They had three daughters. Anna married...

Mitsuko Muraki Kales

Mitsuko Muraki Kales

Feb 4, 2009

Mitsuko Muraki Kales, of Prescott Valley, AZ, passed away on February 4, 2009.  Mitsuko was born November 25, 1948, in MIE Prefecture, Japan.  She graduated from St. Agnes College in Kyoto.  Mitsuko met her husband, Ross Kales, in 1970 while working for a company in Osaka, Japan. Mitsuko loved traveling and, together with Ross visited countries all over the world. ...

Robert Michael Hernandez

Robert Michael Hernandez

Feb 3, 2009

God called Robert Michael Hernandez home on Monday, February 3, 2009. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing in the comfort of his home. Robert was born December 8, 1923 in Los Angeles, California; he was the son of Michael & Lilia (Endemano) Hernandez. Robert was 85 years old.   Robert married the love of...

Gregory Walthuis

Gregory Walthuis

Feb 1, 2009

Gregory Walthuis passed away on February 1, 2009 at VAMC in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 27, 1952 in Santa Monica, California; the son of Frederick and Susan Walthuis. Gregory married his wife Sylvia Jacquez on August 12, 1978. They shared many happy years of marriage together. He worked as a mechanic in the heavy equipment industry after retiring...

Craig Nathaniel Beckering

Craig Nathaniel Beckering

Jan 30, 2009

Craig N. Beckering, died Friday, January 30, 2009 as a result of an auto accident. He was born September 8, 1978 in Rolla, Missouri; the son of Glenn and Angela Hope (Ward) Beckering. Craig was 30 years old. Craig was a driver for Pespi and Earth Shapers & Lot Cleaners, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had proudly served his...

Louise M Hogan

Louise M Hogan

Jan 28, 2009

Louise M. Hogan died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.  Born on April 28, 1913 in Bisbee, Arizona, she was the daughter of Robert T. and M. Therese (Earle) Mallory.  She was 95 years old. Louise was a life-long resident of Arizona.  She was an excellent cook, enjoyed sewing and gardening, and old-fashioned...

Edwin Andrew Brule

Edwin Andrew Brule

Jan 28, 2009

Edwin Andrew Brule died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Shiloh Adult Care Home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  Born on May 1, 1922 in Crookston, Minnesota, he was the son of Philias and Winifred (Laliberte) Brule.  He was 86 years old. Edwin enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling.  He was a member of St. Catherine LaBoure Catholic Church in Chino Valley,...

Robert Samsoe

Robert Samsoe

Jan 27, 2009

Robert Samsoe, 70, passed away on January 27, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Prescott, Arizona. Robert was born on August 20, 1938 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Robert and Dolly (Rollain) Samsoe. Sam lived his life his way. He traveled life's roads on his steel horse. Sam was loved by all his friends and family. He served in the US...

Holly Kristin Reynolds

Holly Kristin Reynolds

Jan 26, 2009

Holly Kristin Reynolds passed away on January 26, 2009 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Goodyear, Arizona. She was only 57 years old. She was born February 23, 1951 in Big Fork, Minnesota to Edward Donald & Dorthy Jane (Thompson) Detjen. Holly married her high school sweetheart on November 8, 1995 in a shot gun wedding while pregnant...

Elizabeth Ida Wamsley

Elizabeth Ida Wamsley

Jan 21, 2009

Elizabeth Ida Wamsley  was a 20-year resident of Prescott, Arizona and prior to that a 27-year resident of Bixby, Oklahoma. She passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Prescott Village. She was born March 31, 1917 in Jackson, Illinois; the daughter of Oliver & Bessie (Riley) Gillespie. She was 91 years old. She...

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