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Victoriano Alonso
Victoriano Alonso, 80, died Saturday Sept. 26, 2009.
He was born Jan. 11, 1929 in Hontoria del Pinar, Spain. Arriving in the United States in 1962, he worked herding sheep in Nevada then Arizona where he made his home. He later worked construction, then started his own masonry business, “Alonso Stone Masonry” which he retired from. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, cutting wood, and Cliff Castle Casino. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and a friend to many. He will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary, daughter, Rita (Tom) Murphy, son Victor (MaryAnn) Alonso Jr., stepson Clay Phelan, stepdaughters Tessie Phelan and Cindy Gutierrez; brothers Tito of Flagstaff, Isidoro of California, Carmelo of Spain, Marcelino of Spain, sister Laurentina of Spain, seven grandchildren, his loyal companion Buddy, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Eugenio Alonso, mother Felisa De Miguel, first wife Maria Martinez Alonso, brothers Pablo, Lucio and Casimiro.
Services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 224 S. Kendrick, in Flagstaff. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Walter Joseph Reeves
Walter Joseph Reeves, age 78, died Friday, May 6th 2005, at the Olivia White Hospice Home.
He was born March 13th, 1927 in St. Louis, MO., to Wesley and Imogene Meyer Reeves.
Walter was raised in St. Louis and lived there for fifty four years. He then moved to Arizona, making Flagstaff his home for the past twenty four years.
Walter served in the Navy on the mine sweeper, USS Steady, during World War II.
He married Theresa Lewandusky in St. Louis. They had two daughters, Diane and Carol. She died in 1964.
On November 8th, 1975, he married Mary Pontal in St Louis.
He worked as a fire fighter for the St. Louis Fire Department for twenty nine years. He also retired from NAU after eighteen years.
He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Browns baseball teams. He grew up as part of the Knot Hole Gang and Brownie Brigade.
He is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Diane Erb and Carol Holmes, both of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Theresa, one brother, Wesley Jr., and one sister, Mary Lou.
Services in Flagstaff will be held Monday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius, 2257 E. Cedar Ave, with a visitation from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donations to Northland Hospice, 452 N Switzer Canyon Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Evangeline Urosevic
Evangeline Urosevic, age 92, of Flagstaff, died on February 25, 2010 at the Ponderosa Pines Care Center in Flagstaff. She was born on January 1, 1918 to Milos and Olga Blair, in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter Katica Blair of Flagstaff, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Services are private.
GREGORIO “CURLY” MARTINEZ
GREGORIO “CURLY” MARTINEZ, 2009 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, DIES AT 98
Gregorio “Tata Curly” Martinez, a longtime Flagstaff resident, died Thursday at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was 98.
Andrew Saaul, M.D. confirmed the death. James B. Sedillo, Mr. Martinez’s son-in-law who was at his side at the time of death, said he died of natural causes.
Mr. Martinez was honored last November as Flagstaff’s Citizen of the Year in a ceremony at City Council where mayor, and friend Sara Pressler proclaimed November 17 “Gregorio Curly Martinez Day” and presented him with a key to the city and a Certificate of Recognition for his many civic contributions.
In 1967 Mr. Martinez joined the Coconino County Sheriff’s Posse and eventually became its oldest “and proudest” lifetime chartered member, regularly appearing on horseback in the annual Fourth of July Parade downtown.
Born November 17, 1911 in Albuqueque, New Mexico, Mr. Martinez lived in Standard and Sonora, California, then McNary, Arizona before settling in Flagstaff as a young man. He soon became a local fixture shining shoes during the day at the Commercial Hotel, Ray’s Barber Shop and the Monte Vista Hotel while working as a janitor in the evenings at First National Bank, First Federal Savings and Valley Bank, the latter from which he retired in 1981.
An avid horseback rider, Mr. Martinez originally kept his horses, Trigger, Flame and Sonny Boy, in his backyard on Center Street until the city passed a law prohibiting it. Afterwards, he stabled his horses at the Riordan Mansion on Riordan Road, where he also worked maintaining the property alongside his wife, Connie.
In his later years, Mr. Martinez was a familiar sight to local residents as he strolled the streets with a bucket collecting aluminum cans for recycling. To many, he was known as Curly, and to others, simply “The Recycler.”
His first wife of 54 years, Connie, and his second wife of 12 years, Mary, preceded Mr. Martinez in death, as did his grandson Thomas Jay Jude Padilla. Mr. Martinez had five siblings, Leonardo, Vincente, Inez, Andy and Grace, who all preceded him in death, along with his parents Merced Martin (later changed to Martinez) and Cruzita Gonzales.
Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughters, Mary Padilla of Santa Maria, CA and Nora Sedillo of Flagstaff, AZ., sons-in-law Joe Padilla and James Sedillo; six grand-children, Joseph, Sarah, Loretta, Maria Louisa, Joaquin and Paula; seven great-grandchildren, Shannon, Bryan, Alejandra, Laura, Josh, Alex and Kenny and a great-great-grandchild due in May.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mr. Martinez’s name to Northland Hospice of Flagstaff or the St. Pius X Building Fund.
Rosary Services begin at 1:00pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2257 E. Cedar Ave, Flagstaff, AZ followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:00pm. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Sebastian Ray Morris
Sebastian Ray Morris, 17, of Williams died January 14, 2010.
He was born September 10, 1992 in Flagstaff, AZ
Sebastian will be truly missed by all his friends and co-workers. He had the most infectious smile that radiated love.
He is survived by his mother Denise Morris and Grandfather Charles Morris, sister Kayla Morris and brother Derrick Morris.
Sabastian is preceded in death by his grandmother Morris and Aunt Shari.
Private Services will be held.
James M. Longnaker III
James M. Longnaker III, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004, in Flagstaff, AZ. Jim was born in Los Angeles on November 3, 1953, and grew up in Scottsdale, where he attended Coronado High School and Mesa Community College. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Jim is survived by his sons Staff Sergeant Matthew Longnaker, U.S. Army (Ann, grandaughter Abigail) and Kevin (Michelle). Also by his Mother Faye, brother Ralph S., sisters Faye, Nancy & Beth, one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother David M., and father James, Jr.
Services to be held on Sunday, August 29, at 2:00 p.m., Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4141 E. Thomas Road.
David Donaldson
David Donaldson, 55, of Flagstaff, AZ died January 23, 2010.
He was born July 21, 1954 in Findley, OH to Harold and Dorothy Donaldson.
David was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by, his loving wife Mary-Lou Donaldson, daughter LeeAnne Donaldson of Phoenix, AZ, son Scott Donaldson of Flagstaff, AZ, His parents, Harold and Dorothy Donaldson of New River, AZ, in-laws Hal and Jean Traylor of Flagstaff, AZ, brother Terry Donaldson of WA. And one grandson.
David is preceded in death by brothers Scott and Gary.
Joan Gold Anderson
Joan Gold Anderson, age 84, died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Flagstaff Medical Center.
She was born October 30, 1919 in Flagstaff, a daughter of Frank McRae and Ruth Wells Gold.
Joan married Thomas F. Anderson on November 11, 1938 in Las Vegas, NV. Thomas preceded her in death on October 6, 2000.
She was a longtime Flagstaff and Sedona resident. Joan graduated from Arizona State Teachers College (NAU) in 1941.
Thomas and Joan ran the Junipine in Oak Creek Canyon from 1938 until retiring in 1978.
After retiring they made their home in Sedona.
Joan was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the local 4H organization. She was also a founding member of the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Fire Department.
She was an avid reader and a big fan of John Wayne.
Joan was such a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her two sons Gary F. Anderson of Page and Lawrence T. Anderson of Flagstaff; her daughter Sharon R. Crittenden of Bondurant, WY; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother William L. Gold of Flagstaff and numerous nephews and nieces.
Joan is preceded in death by her husband, parents, her sister Myra Gold and her brother Robert Gold.
A private remembrance for family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the Arthritis Foundation and/or to the Sedona Teen Center.
