All Obituaries

Mark R. Cohen is now resting in the arms of his beloved Savior on July 15, 2026. Loving husband of Rosemary Coker; beloved father of Jamie and Sara Cohen; cherished grandfather of Emily (Cameron) Meyer, Leilah Manzanares, Katelyn Widell, Michael Manzanares, Gracie Manzanares, and Gavin Widell; loving brother of Robert (Chelle) Cohen; dear uncle of Emily Cohen; beloved son of the late Arthur and Sylvia (nee Blinder) Cohen. Our dearest nephew, cousin, and friend. Mark's heart also belonged to ...

Ron Dibble, 76, of Sedona, Arizona, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, June 27, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 20, 1950, to the late Wayne and Elinor Dibble. After traveling the country as a young adult, he settled in Sedona and started a construction business with his partner, Reed Thorne. Later, he ran his own business, R. Dibble Construction. He, his wife, Kathy, and their two daughters resided in Sedona for over 30 years but also lived in Oregon and Colorado. ...

With deep sorrow and immense gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Dorothy Ray Girod, a beloved mother, grandmother, and woman of remarkable strength, grace, and unwavering love. Dorothy was born Dorothy Ray Tate on April 15, 1927, on a farm in Walters, Oklahoma. Growing up alongside two brothers and three sisters, she learned early the values of hard work, resilience, and caring for those around her—qualities that would define her throughout her life. At ...

In Loving Memory of Ernest Knap Birner March 9, 1959 – July 6, 2026 Ernest Knap Birner, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026. Born in Flagstaff, Arizona, Ernest was a hardworking man who took great pride in his career in fencing. He was also a talented artist, earning multiple awards for his artwork and sharing his creativity through painting murals at his old high school. Ernest was known for his big personality, quick wit, and smart-aleck sense of humor. He always ...

Richard "Ricky" Sandoval (62), of Camp Verde, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on September 1,1963, the son of Delfinio & Fidelia Sandoval.  He enjoyed being in nature hunting and fishing, but mostly he enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, Veronica.  Ricky was a mail carrier in Sedona for 20 years. He not only delivered mail, he also delivered "The Good News" to everyone who he ...

Pastor Steven Roy Ruechel, 68, of Cottonwood, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Steve was born December 17, 1957 in Appleton, WI. He graduated from Niagara High School in 1976, Carthage College in 1980, and Wartburg Seminary in 1984. He married Kathy Ruechel (née Einertson) on June 3, 1984. He served God as a pastor for 42 years. He pastored churches in Fredonia, ND, Thompson, ND, East Grand Forks, MN, Grand Forks, ND, and Cottonwood, ...

Larry L. Freed, 79, of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed peacefully at home on June 4, 2026. Born in Mineral City, Ohio on August 27, 1946, Larry graduated from Dover High School in 1966 and was subsequently drafted into the U.S. Army. He served with distinction as the crew chief of a Huey military helicopter in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Back home in Ohio, Larry met Linda L. Spittle while ice skating with friends — an encounter that led to their marriage in 1971 and the birth of two ...

With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Katie, who left this world on June 3rd, 2026 at the age of 27. Katie was born in Cadillac, Michigan, and was adopted into our family at six months old. From the very beginning, she brought joy, light, and love into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. Though her time with us was far too short, her impact was immeasurable. A graduate of Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona, Class ...

Ronald Dean Hiebert (Ron), 80, of Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on April 16, 1946, to the late Albert and Frieda Hiebert. He had a productive career as a researcher, professor, and journal editor with hundreds of citations of his articles. He worked to improve natural areas and help endangered species in the U.S. and abroad with the National Park Service and was a master gardener in his free time. He served ...

Frederick H. Tupkielewicz was born April 22, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey and passed away on April 4, 2026, in Camp Verde, Arizona. His parents were Mary and Michael Tupkielewicz. Fred married Joyce J. Cardone in 1963. They were the parents of six children. Joyce passed from this life on August 14, 2018. Fred met Katrina Bratton-Ellis in a grief group in Iowa and married her on February 26, 2022. Fred joined the Army when he was 17 years old and served with the New Jersey National Guard ...