Local Obituaries for Families in Sedona and surrounding areas.
John David Gardner
Oct 6, 2013
John D. Gardner, 91, a resident of Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, died October 6, 2013.Born in Washington, Iowa, in 1921, Mr. Gardner was a Navy pilot and flight instructor in World War II. He was married for 61 years to his beloved wife, Phyllis, who died in 2005. Prior to retiring and moving to Sedona, he was...
Amy Beth Whinnem Davis
Sep 19, 2013
AMY BETH WHINNEM DAVISBorn January 7, 1966 in Warehouse Point ConnecticutDied September 19, 2013 in Sedona (Village of Oak Creek)Age: 47 YearsResident for 8 YearsShe dedicated her life in Arizona to working with trauma and abuse victims and often did her work pro bono. Her smile and laughter lit up every room she entered.She is survived by her parents, Ron...
Anthony John Vaitkus
Sep 17, 2013
Anthony John VaitkusMay 12, 1918 " Sept. 17, 2013Anthony John Vaitkus, 95, of Sedona, died Sept. 17.Born in Chicago, he was a resident of Sedona for 26 years.He is survived by his wife Eva Vaitkus of Sedona, daughter Cary Vaitkus of Sedona, and sons J.R. Vaitkus and David Vaitkus, both of California.A private service is planned.
Christiane Laure Delay
Sep 16, 2013
Christiane Laure DelayMay 25, 1949 " Sept. 16, 2013Christiane Laure Delay, 64, of Sedona, died Sept. 16.Born in Switzerland, she had lived in Sedona since 1997.She is survived by her daughter, Ximena Sanchez-Reinoso of Sedona.
Sylvia Jane Shilling
Sep 16, 2013
Sylvia Jane Sizemore Shilling of Cottonwood went to be with the Lord September 16, 2013. Sylvia was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, March 16, 1918, to Irving and Judy Sizemore. When she was seven, her family moved to the Northwest, settling in Salem, Oregon. Sylvia was 18 when she met her future husband Frank Shilling. They married six years later in...
Wallace Leroy Franchini
Sep 12, 2013
WALLACE LEROY FRANCHINIBorn February 16, 1923 in Fresno CaliforniaDied September 12, 2013 at home in SedonaAge: 90 YearsResident of Sedona for 35 YearsSurvived by wife Eleanor Franchini of Sedona.
Alva 'Bill' Smith
Sep 11, 2013
ALVA "BILL" SMITHBorn March 26, 1921 in Aurora NebraskaDied September 11, 2013 at Sedona Winds in the Village of Oak CreekAge: 92 YearsResident of Sedona for 36 Years.Survived by Richard and Barbara Thomson of Sedona and many other friends.
Evelyn Jean Erwin
Sep 6, 2013
EVELYN JEAN ERWINBorn August 17, 1924 in ArkansasDied September 6, 2013 at Sedona Winds in the Village of Oak CreekAge: 89 YearsResident for 6 YearsSurvived by sister-in-law Paula Erwin-Yoder of Sedona.A private memorial will he held at a later date.
Patrick Henry Dwyer
Sep 2, 2013
PATRICK HENRY DWYERBorn August 4, 1941 in St. Louis MissouriDied September 2, 2013 at home in SedonaAge: 72 YearsResident of Sedona who drove for Pink Jeep Tours for 13 years.Survived by his wife Sharon Santmyer of Sedona; sons Christian John Dwyer of Sedona and Michael Patrick Dwyer of Los Angeles; step-children Christopher Jon Santmyer of Flagstaff and Dawn Lee Galyon...
Gary Reed Meredith
Sep 1, 2013
Gary Reed Meredith was born May 17, 1945, in Vancouver WA to Arthur and Alyce (Erickson) Meredith. He passed away on September 1, 2013 in Cottonwood AZ.On December 7, 1974, in Woodland WA, he married a wonderful woman by the name of Sharon. They had the most amazing marriage, just as you read about in the story books. They could...
Thomas W Borter
Aug 25, 2013
As we come to the realization that Tom is really gone, the family would like to invite you to Tom's "Celebration of Life" this Saturday, August 31st. The arrangements are as follows:10:00AM Visitation - St. John Vianney Catholic Church11:00AM "Celebration" Mass - St. John Vianney Father J.C. Ortiz officiating12NOON Interment - Sedona Community Cemetery1:00PM "Celebration" Dinner at Borter's HomeSt. John...
Rebecca Jean Moyer
Aug 25, 2013
Rebecca Jean MoyerJune 6, 1942 " Aug. 24, 2013Rebecca Jean Moyer, 71, of Sedona died Aug. 24.She was known as a dancer, teacher and healing guide. She was passionate about being outdoors, especially with children.She was preceded in death by her parents Helen and Joseph.She is survived by her brother Joseph of Ohio, his wife Julie, nephews Travis and Andrew...
