Obituaries in Sierra Vista, AZ

William Carl Smith Sr. departed this earthly life peacefully on September 24 2025 at Via Elagante in Hereford AZ due to a long illness and COPD.He was bornto Lee Carl Jack Smith and Fay Lucille Lindley in Portales New Mexico on January 25 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers ...

David Alan Watkins MSG US Army ret. of Sierra Vista AZ a devoted husband loving father and proud veteran departed peacefully from this world on October 10 2025 at the age of 85. He lived a life rich in purpose and love leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. Dave born November 25 1939 in Shev...

Marsha Huston Staats passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11 2025. She was preceded in death by her father Robert C. Huston and her brothers Michael D. Huston and Mark Huston. Marsha is survived by her loving mother Marlene H. Huston her children Justin Staats Robert Staats and Dereck Lamm...

Born on February 20 1947 in Cisne Illinois William proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy aboard the USS Ingersol. Following his military service he built a long and dedicated career in equipment rental and logistics working with UHaul Lucas Equipment Rental RSC and United Rentals bef...

Our father brother grandpagreatgrandpa and hero Walter Flammond left us on October 30 after years of illness to finally reunitewith the love of his life Carol. He passed peacefully at the VA Veterans Home in Tucson where he received excellent careandlove from all staff. There will be a visitation at...

Hilda Garcia Plata Bergsneider passed away peacefully on December 13 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was 98 years old passing a few short weeks from her 99th birthday Mrs. Bergsneider was the founder and "Ballet Mistress" of the Sierra Vista Ballet a community cultural icon. T...

Ulrich Rick Nienhagen died at home on January 5 2026. He lived in Sierra Vista for 35 years prior to which he served in the United States Army for 26 years retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Rick enlisted in 1965 and served in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne Division. After his first tour ...

Susan Sue Kathleen Ivory was born in Alturas California in the far northeastern corner of Modoc County a place that shaped her spirit for life. Descended from early pioneer ranching families who settled Modoc in the 1870s Sue grew up on remote ranches and cow camps developing a fierce independence s...

Roger Dale Hughes Sr. U.S. Army Master Sergeant Retired ofSierra Vista Arizonapassed away unexpectedly on December 3 2025. He was born inSpruce Pine North Carolina on April 2 1947 to Vance and Bernice Hughes. He would tell you that Spruce Pine was a place that was blessed by God and the ideal place ...

James E Fought Sr. better known as "Jim" was born on June 3rd 1945 son of Harry Edward Fought Sr. and Etha Petty Fought. Proceeded in death by his loving wife Nellie Valerio Fought. Surviving family sons James A Fought Ron James E. Fought Jr. Janelle. Was a loving Husband and father and cherished al...

Beloved father grandfather brother uncle and friend Santos R. Gonzales Jr. 81 of Bisbee Arizona passed away January 6th 2026 in Tucson Arizona surrounded by family. Santos "Jr" was born on June 27th 1944 in Bisbee Arizona to the late Santos Gonzales and Beatrice Parra Gonzales. Grew up with the "Can...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Cheryl at the age of 62. She left us on Tuesday October 28 2025 after a courageous battle with sepsis and various other infections. Born on June 17 1963 Cheryl faced numerous challenges throughout her life particularly in her ...