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Dorothy E. Bonneau

Dorothy E. Bonneau

Dec 16, 2004

Dorothy E. (Pettey) Bonneau, 87, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on December 16, 2004, at Mountain View Manor after a period of declining health.  She was the widow of Alfred Bonneau.   She born in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Annie Catherine (Landergan) Pettey.  She lived and attended school in Westport, Massachusetts.  Dorothy married and lived in...

Forest Brownie Brown

Forest Brownie Brown

Dec 15, 2004

Forest "Brownie? Brown, 71, died Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at the Ft. Whipple V.A. Medical Center Hospice Ward, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born September 26, 1933, in South Hope, Maine, the son of Ralph and Eugina Belle (Jones) Brown.   Brownie served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.   He was honorably discharged in November...

Neil S. Fitch

Neil S. Fitch

Dec 12, 2004

Neil S. Fitch, was born November 26, 1922, in Fulton, New York.  He died December 12, 2004, in Prescott, AZ.   Neil was the cherished and beloved husband of Laura W. Fitch who was privileged to share his life for a wonderful 38 years. He was the dear father of Carol Walker of Los Angeles, Ron Fitch of Citrus Heights, California,...

Terry Jay Ross

Terry Jay Ross

Dec 12, 2004

Terry Jay Ross died at Yavapai Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2004.  He was born on October 3, 1947, in Ogden, UT the son of Harold John and Colleen (Hancock) Ross. He was 57 years old.   Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and traveling.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Colleen Ross.  He is survived by...

Morgan Charles Lockman

Morgan Charles Lockman

Dec 8, 2004

Morgan died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born January 28, 1980, in Wheatland, Wyoming.   Morgan was 24 years old.   Morgan is survived by  his parents, Annette and Richard Travis of Prescott Valley, Arizona; sister and brother-in-law, Rachel & Andrew Carroll of Prescott Valley, Arizona; nephew, William Charles Carroll of Prescott Valley,...

Frances Marion Street

Frances Marion Street

Dec 8, 2004

Frances died at her home in Prescott, Arizona, on Wednesday, December 8, 2004.  She was born December 27, 1911, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Van Lieu and Ettie May (Retallick) Minor.  Frances was 92 years old.   Frances is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Joy Street of Prescott, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Judith Pagliasotti of Cocolalla, Idaho; grandchildren:  Jenny,...

Alfredo R. Ocampo

Alfredo R. Ocampo

Dec 7, 2004

Alfredo R. Ocampo, 77, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Ft. Mohave, Arizona.  He was born January 10, 1927, in Clarkdale, Arizona, the son of Miguel and Mercedes (Reynoso) Ocampo.   Alfredo served his country during the Second World War and was wounded in the invasion of Okinawa.  He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal,...

Anna Robbins

Anna Robbins

Dec 6, 2004

Anna Robbins, 88, died December 6, 2004, at her home in Prescott, Arizona.  She was born February 10, 1916, in New York City, New York, the daughter of Michael and Nellie (Galvin) Culloty.   Anna married the love of her life, James B. Robbins.  James preceded Anna in death in August of 1989.  She worked as a clerk of the court...

Edward A. Dabrowski

Edward A. Dabrowski

Dec 6, 2004

Edward A. Dabrowski died December 6, 2004, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 6, 1923, in Jersey City, New Jersey; the son of Stanley and Bertha (Karwell) Dabrowski.  Edward was 81 years old.   Edward retired from the United States Postal Service in 1976 after working for them 32 years.  He proudly served in the Army Air Corps...

Evelyn I. Berkey

Evelyn I. Berkey

Dec 6, 2004

Evelyn I. Berkey died Monday, December 6, 2004.  She was born June 16, 1922, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of Charles and Prudence (Umberger) Hoffman.  Evelyn was 82 years old.   She retired after 25 years from Switzer?s in downtown Phoenix.  Evelyn, with her beloved husband of 63 years, Harry, spent their final years enjoying their home and the community of...

Marian Rita Dougherty

Marian Rita Dougherty

Jun 24, 2004

Marian Dougherty, 74, died at Prescott Valley Samaritan Center in Prescott Valley, AZ on Thursday, June 24, 2004. Marian was born April 14, 1930 in Mount Vernon, IL, the daughter of Fredrick L. and Helen (Miller) Schorle. Service: will be the graveside service for Marian. Rev. John Shelton of St. Germaine Catholic Church in Prescott Valley, AZ will be presiding.

Carl Lester Decker

Carl Lester Decker

Apr 15, 1984

Carl L. Decker died Sunday, April 15, 1984 at the VA Medical Center in Prescott. He was 68. Mr. Decker was born May 12, 1915 in Elmer, NY. He moved to Kingman from California five months ago. Before his retirement he was a commercial painter. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife...

Lavinia  "Vinnie"  Berdge

Lavinia "Vinnie" Berdge

Jan 17, 1937

Lavinia “Vinnie” Berdge, 82, passed away peacefully October 25, 2019 at Alta Vista Retirement Community in Prescott, AZ. Born in Waltham, MA to the late Edward and Helen Berdge, she grew up in Ridley Park, PA. Vinnie worked as a cosmetic chemist for Bishop Industries in NJ, Menley & James Laboratories (Love Cosmetics) as well as Frances Denny, Inc. in...

Claire Merante

Claire Merante

Mar 3, 1929

Claire Kathleen Merante, born March 3, 1929, passed away on May 20, 2017, surrounded by her family, after decades long battle with heart disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg and her two grandsons; Michael and Alex.  She is survived by her four daughters; Terry, Judy, Kathy and Loree, as well as her granddaughter, Heather. She will...

Mary  Duran

Mary Duran

Jan 7, 1922

Mary Gloria (Rodarte) Duran passed away in Prescott, AZ on January 7, 2022. She was born in Prescott, AZ on August 2, 1927 to Augustine and Isabel (Marcial) Rodarte. Mary attended school in Prescott and graduated from Prescott High School. After graduating she met and married the love of her life Arthur A. Duran. Mary spent many years as the...

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