Flagstaff neighbors: Recently published obituaries
Read through the obituaries published in Arizona Daily Sun
Richard Jeffrey (Jeff) Stevenson, 63, died August 22, 2019 at his home in Parks, Arizona. He will be remembered at a military service and interment on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery-Camp Navajo, 14317 Veterans Drive, Bellmont, AZ 86015.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona to Nelson Keith Stevenson and Frances Stevenson (Wardell), Jeff attended Arcadia High School and graduated from Camelback High School. After a year at Yavapai Jr. College, Jeff enlisted in the United States Navy, where he acquired his skills for maintaining and repairing helicopters. Inspired by the cattle ranching and livestock show careers of his grandfather “Daddy Bill” Stevenson, and his father, Jeff moved to Parks after four years in the Navy to own and operate a small cattle ranch.
He worked for more than 30 years for Grand Canyon Helicopters, Airstar and Maverick Helicopters and was proud of never having lost a “bird,” either in the military or at the Canyon. Jeff beat a 10% survival prognosis for Hanta virus, which he caught at age 44, returning to his ranch and work after four months on life support at UNM Medical Center.
He is predeceased by his father, ”Nellie” and is survived and mourned by his mother and stepfather, Frances and Dick Wardell, brothers James Nelson and Roger Stevenson, all of Scottsdale, his nieces and nephews and his many friends from the Navy, Grand Canyon aviation and the livestock community. Condolences may be left for the family at www.FlagstaffMortuary.com.
Carlyle Stevens Hulet, 97, of Kanab, Utah completed his final route August 29, 2019.
Carlyle was born in Parowan Utah to Rupert Wallace and Sarah Emily Stevens Hulet February 9, 1922. Carlyle created a milk distributorship in 1946 and worked in that business for 72 years in much of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. In high school and college, he played in the band and played basketball earning a letter at BAC in Cedar City, Utah. In 1942 he married Norma Lemmon in Parowan, Utah. Their union produced 8 children, 4 girls and 4 boys.
Prior to his business, he served in World War II in the artillery in Germany on the front lines for over six months. In 1956 he moved to Kanab, Utah and expanded his business into Arizona. In his business he employed more than 100 individuals. Throughout his life he was involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving at one time as a Bishop.
Carlyle leaves fourteen children (children & spouses), sixty-nine grandchildren, one hundred thirteen great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma, all his siblings except his sister Eveleen George and Sister-in-law, Betty Hulet, two children, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and one-grandson-in-law.
Visitation will be held in Kanab on September 13, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and September 14, 2019, from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. For an expanded version of Carlyle's life and obituary visit, Mosdell Mortuary's Website at https://mosdellmortuary.com.
Andrea R. Barton, 41 passed away in Flagstaff, AZ, on September 4, 2019. She is survived by her children: Marcus, Yesenia and Leon Barton Jr.; her brother Garan Begay, as well as her parents: Joy Russell and Vance Begay, many Aunts and Uncles, and also her Grandparents Evelyn and Chee Begay.
She was preceded in death, by her step-dad Frank Russell and maternal grandparents Mary and Albert Cody. Andrea worked in medical finance offices as well as other office jobs. She worked in Phoenix, Winslow and Flagstaff. She loved her children very much as well as her family and friends. She made her home in Birdsprings, AZ.
Services will be held on September 9, 2019 at Norvel Owens Chapel at 10am. She will be laid to rest at Grandfalls Cemetery.
Ethel Gloria Ulibarri 80, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away in Glendale, AZ, on September 5, 2019. Ethel was born September 11, 1938 in McNary, AZ, daughter of the late Moises Gallegos and Faustina Montoya. She will be reunited in heaven with Daniel Gallegos, brother and Virginia Gallegos, sister.
She retired from Coconino County as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Ethel is survived by husband Manuel, daughters/sisters Isabel Castillo and Dora Quinones; sons/brothers Moises Gallegos (Stephanie) and Ron Gallegos (Cheryl); sons Russell (Syd), Greg (Ann), Armando (Heidi) and Darryl (AB); 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; and siblings Allen Gallegos and Gabriel Gallegos.
Services for Ethel Ulibarri will be Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. James Roman Catholic Parish, 19640 N. 35th Ave. Glendale. Visitation will begin at 9AM with Rosary at 9:45 AM, and Mass to begin at 11AM. Interment will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 4550 E. Bell Rd. Ste 126, Phoenix, AZ 85302.
Gloria, 77, of Sun City, Arizona passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from a brief illness.
Gloria moved to Arizona in 2002 from Delavan, Wisconsin. She raised three children while growing a family business with her husband, PRB Corp for 25 years. Gloria then ventured into the real estate market after moving to Sun City. Gloria enjoyed her family and extended family, games cards and movies. Gloria will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, John and her children, John Dwinell, Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee, Jenet (Charlie) Baribeau of Louisville, Kentucky, and Kerry (Randy) Ahrens of Menasha, Wisconsin. Gloria will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Colin, Elyse, JJ, and Sydney.
A Funeral Service in memory of Gloria will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. In Lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in honor of Gloria to Team Gloria for Cancer Crush for continuing cancer research https://fundraise.mcw.edu/team/247352.
Phyllis Helen Mettlin (Reichert) died Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Sun City West, Arizona at the age of 77 after a very brief unknown illness. She passed peacefully with her family at her side. Phyllis was born and raised in Chicago, IL to William and Marie Reichert and moved to Arizona in 1963. She married her husband Mark on March 3, 1972 and together they raised two daughters, Sarah and Bethany.
Phyllis had a passion for learning, earning her Bachelor’s degree from ASU and worked for years as a Speech and Language Pathologist. She then went on to earn a Master’s in Education from NAU, and taught elementary school in the Flagstaff school system, with a focus in Special Education. She later transitioned to school counseling, earning a Master’s in Counseling. She finished her career earning numerous Child and Family Counseling certifications and was an extremely successful counselor in both Flagstaff and Phoenix. Phyllis touched many lives and helped many people with her work.
Phyllis loved visiting with friends, playing bridge, crocheting and crewel work, watching mysteries, and spending time with family. She loved animals of all kinds (except snakes) and had a soft spot for all dogs, including her beloved rescue dog, Molly.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years Mark, daughter Sarah Bristol, daughter Bethany and husband Grant Holden, son-in-law Jeff Bristol, and grandchildren Emily, Maicy, Elle and Gray, sister Sheryl (Ralph) Hoffman and brother-in-law Curtis Mettlin.
Per her request, there will be no services, however the family requests you post a favorite memory or tribute under Phyllis's name on Legacy.com. Donations may be made under her name to the charity of your choice.
