ᐅ Arizona Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Violeta Alicia (Perot) Drake

Died December 08, … More Information
Violeta Alicia (Perot) Drake, of Arizona, passed from this life on December 8, 2012. Violeta was 65.
Obituary published: December 09, 2012 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Violet Lucille Drake

Died November 23, … More Information
Violet Lucille Drake, age 78 of Queen Creek, Arizona, joined the Lord November 23, 1998.
Obituary published: November 24, 1998 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Velma Maxine Clausen Drake

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Tyler James Fox- Drake

Died February 17, … More Information
Tyler James Fox- Drake, born July 4, 1994 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 17, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Tyler was 24.

▰ Thomas W Drake

Died October 22, … More Information
Thomas W Drake, of Arizona, born in Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 22, 1991. Thomas was 66.
Obituary published: October 23, 1991 in "IronCoR (MI)"

▰ Thomas P Sr Drake

Died June 04, … More Information
Thomas P Sr Drake, of Arizona, born in North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2003. Thomas was 79.
Obituary published: June 05, 2003 in "Hendersonville T-N (NC)"

▰ Thomas J Drake, Sr

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Thomas Drake

Died July 10, … More Information
Thomas Drake, of Arizona, born in Michigan, entered into eternal rest July 10, 1990. Thomas was 85.
Obituary published: July 11, 1990 in "IronCoR (MI)"

▰ Thomas Drake

Died July 17, … More Information
Thomas Drake, of Globe, Arizona, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Thomas July 17, 1990. Thomas was 85.
Obituary published: July 18, 1990 in "IronCoR (MI)"

▰ Terry (Cammarata) Drake

Died May 25, … More Information
Terry (Cammarata) Drake, age 76 of Arizona, born in Chicago, Illinois, entered eternal life May 25, 2000.
Obituary published: May 26, 2000 in "Saginaw News (MI)"

▰ Terry (Cammarata) Drake

Died May 24, … More Information
Terry (Cammarata) Drake, age 76 of Arizona, born in Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on May 24, 2000.
Obituary published: May 25, 2000 in "Saginaw News (MI)"

▰ Terry Drake

Died May 23, … More Information
Terry Drake, of Carefree, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2000. Terry was 76.
Obituary published: May 24, 2000 in "Bay City Times (MI)"

▰ Sylvia Pinnell Drake

Died June 09, … More Information
Sylvia Pinnell Drake, of Arizona, born in Columbus, Ohio, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 9, 2012. Sylvia was 74.
Obituary published: June 10, 2012 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Suzanne (Barstow) Drake

Died November 14, … More Information
Suzanne (Barstow) Drake, of Arizona, born in Minnesota, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 14, 2001. Suzanne was 78.
Obituary published: November 15, 2001 in "Ft Myers N-P (FL)"

▰ Shirley Johnson Drake

Died January 28, … More Information
Shirley Johnson Drake, 73, of Arizona departed this life January 28, 2003.
Obituary published: January 29, 2003 in "Tucson Citizen"

▰ Shirley J Drake

Died January 27, … More Information
Shirley J Drake, age 73 of Arizona, born in Newark, New Jersey, departed this life Sunday January 27, 2003.
Obituary published: January 28, 2003 in "Tucson Citizen"

▰ Russell Drake

Died May 29, … More Information
Russell Drake, of Arizona, born in Akron, Ohio, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 29, 2006. Russell was 74.
Obituary published: May 30, 2006 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Ruby O Drake

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Rose D Drake

Died July 22, … More Information
Rose D Drake, of Arizona, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 22, 2005. Rose was 85.
Obituary published: July 23, 2005 in "Tucson Citizen"

▰ Rose "Manama" [Delsid] Drake

Died July 21, … More Information
Rose "Manama" [Delsid] Drake passed away July 21, 2005 in Tucson, Arizona.
Obituary published: July 22, 2005 in "Tucson Citizen (AZ)"

▰ Rose E Drake

Died May 02, … More Information
Rose E Drake, born October 4, 1931 joined the Lord May 2, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Rose was 82.
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▰ Rosalie (Durel) Drake

Died November 19, … More Information
Rosalie (Durel) Drake, of Arizona, born in San Rafael, California, passed away peacefully November 19, 2003. Rosalie was 76.
Obituary published: November 20, 2003 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Ronald Forest Drake

Died May 03, … More Information
Ronald Forest Drake, 55, of Arizona departed this life May 3, 2005.
Obituary published: May 04, 2005 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert Warner Drake

Died February 23, … More Information
Robert Warner Drake, age 81 of Arizona, born in Ohio, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2011.
Obituary published: February 24, 2011 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert Warner Drake

Died February 22, … More Information
Robert Warner Drake, age 81 of Arizona, born in Ohio, joined the Lord February 22, 2011.
Obituary published: February 23, 2011 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert W "Bill" Drake

Died July 26, … More Information
Robert W "Bill" Drake, 64, of Phoenix, Arizona, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 26, 2006.
Obituary published: July 27, 2006 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert M Jr Drake

Died February 10, … More Information
Robert M Jr Drake, of Arizona, born in Syracuse, New York, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Robert February 10, 2005. Robert was 40.
Obituary published: February 11, 2005 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert L Drake

Died July 02, … More Information
Robert L Drake, age 75 of Arizona, passed from this world into the next July 2, 2011.
Obituary published: July 03, 2011 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert Howard Drake

Died February 24, … More Information
Robert Howard Drake, age 84 of Arizona, entered eternal life February 24, 2009.
Obituary published: February 25, 2009 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Robert "Ted" Drake

Died December 01, … More Information
Robert "Ted" Drake, age 94 of Arizona, born in Oak Park, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 1, 2012.
Obituary published: December 02, 2012 in "Columbus D (OH)"

▰ Robert Loren Drake

Died January 01, … More Information
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Obituary: Robert Loren Drake, age 97, died peacefully in his sleep May 20, 2017 at his home in Mesa, Arizona. A graveside service with Military Honors will be at 10:00 a.m. , 18, 2017 at the National Memorial of Arizona for family members. He will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Velma. A Memorial Service will be held for friends at 12:00 p.m. 18th to celebrate the life of Bob Drake at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa 85206. Light refreshments will follow the service.

Robert (Bob) was born on 26, 1919 in Stalwart, Saskatchewan, Canada to William Henry and Iva May (Hubbard) Drake. His parents were American citizens from Wichita, Kansas who moved to Canada to try farming in 1913. found it to their liking and stayed to farm and raise their three sons. Bob received his education in Sask. (riding a horse six miles uphill both ways in a blizzard as he used to tell his children when they wanted a ride to school!) Upon completing school he decided farming wasn't for him. He moved to Washington in the United States to work on the Grand Coulee Dam. From there he moved to Northern California and worked on the Shasta Dam Project until he was drafted into the service in 1942.

Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a Tech/Sergeant with the 15th Air Force on a B-17 Bomber. His plane was shot down over Bulgaria and he spent eight months as a Prisoner of War. He was awarded a Purple Heart, the Prisoner of War Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal among others. He served in the European Theater for three years.

Bob returned to the United States and began working as a crane operator and a steel erector. He became a steel foreman/ superintendent building dams, power houses, bridges, missile sites and nuclear power stations throughout California, Nevada, Missouri, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and West Africa. He retired from Bechtel Power Corporation after 17 years in 1985.

Bob was a member of the BPOE Elks Apache Junction # 2349, the PAP Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, the International Association BSO & R Iron Workers, the Ironworker Local 118 in Sacramento, California, the Operating Engineers Local # 3 in San Francisco, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Association. He was an active member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, East Valley Chapter.

Bob and Velma made Mesa their retirement location. He was an avid golfer playing courses around the world. The highlight of his golfing life was a Hole-in-One at the Arizona Golf Resort. He made lifelong friends through the sport. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and playing cards with friends as well as traveling with family and friends Every Bob met with a group of men at a local Denny's for breakfast. called themselves the R.O.M.E.O.S. which stood for "Retired Old Men Eating Out On s." had a great time cussin' and discussin' world affairs. He enjoyed watching Preacher Joel Osteen on Mornings with Velma. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Bob was preceded in death by this loved and loving wife Velma (Clausen) Drake; his parents William Henry and Iva May (Hubbard) Drake; and his brothers and sisters-in laws Richard and Esther Drake and John and Dulcie Drake.

Bob is survived by this daughters Diana M. Romell, (William) of Mesa and Donna Lea Miller (John) of San Jose; his son Robert W. Drake (Donna) of Mesa; his nieces Susan Drake of Huntington Beach, California and Colleen Tannahill (Blake) of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bob is also survived by his seventeen grandchildren: Tami Pena Campos Renteria, Chris Miller (Missi), Cyndi Romell Eppler, Vince Romell (Sharee), Amanda Drake Vaia (Dino), Jocelyn Drake Reed (Eric), Kristen drake Lundeen (David), MaureenPlante, Erin Scheid Thoms (Will), Jordan Drake, Manny Drake, Felix Drake, Mariah Drake, Karina Drake, Kaylene Drake, Michael Drake, and Ellie Drake; and twenty-two great-grandchildren: Alex Campos, Anthony Campos, Gia Renteria, Melody Miller, Ryan Miller, Caitlyn Romell, Hannah Romell, Zane Youker (step-great-grandson), Wesley Reed, Colin Reed, Eric Reed, Brady Reed, Nicolaus Lundeen, Gabby Lundeen, John Lundeen, Sofie Lundeen, Emelie Lundeen, Owen Lundeen, Tatum Lundeen, Maddie Thoms, Zoey Thoms, and Gio Thoms.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Hospice of the Valley. Their dedication and effort to provide quality care were a heartwarming blessing to the entire family. In lieu of flowers the family encourages a donation to Hospice of the Valley (www.hov.org) in the names of Robert and Velma Drake

▰ Robert Loren Drake

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Robert Drake

Died April 02, … More Information
Robert Drake, age 56 of Arizona, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2003.
Obituary published: April 03, 2003 in "Tucson Citizen"

▰ Rita Drake

Died September 30, … More Information
Rita Drake, age 72 of Phoenix, Arizona, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 30, 2008.
Obituary published: October 01, 2008 in "Milwaukee J-S (WI)"

▰ Rick Drake

Died April 02, … More Information
Rick Drake, age 54 of Arizona, born in Hornell, New York, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 2, 2007.
Obituary published: April 03, 2007 in "Tucson Citizen"

▰ Richard E Drake

Died March 10, … More Information
Richard E Drake, of Arizona, passed from this world into the next March 10, 2006. Richard was 76.
Obituary published: March 11, 2006 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Ray Drake

Died August 17, … More Information
Ray Drake, of Arizona, passed from this world into the next August 17, 2001. Ray was 59.
Obituary published: August 18, 2001 in "Tucson Citizen"

▰ R Taylor Drake

Died May 24, … More Information
R Taylor Drake, age 92 of Arizona, born in Galesburg, Illinois, joined the Lord May 24, 2002.
Obituary published: May 25, 2002 in "Register-Mail (IL)"

▰ R Taylor Drake

Died May 22, … More Information
R Taylor Drake, of Arizona, born in Galesburg, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 22, 2002. DRAKE was 92.
Obituary published: May 23, 2002 in "Wilmette Life (IL)"

▰ Phyllis Gunby Drake

Died August 18, … More Information
Phyllis Gunby Drake, of Arizona, born in Oakland, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 18, 2007. Phyllis was 84.
Obituary published: August 19, 2007 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Phyllis Gunby Drake

Died August 16, … More Information
Phyllis Gunby Drake, of Arizona, born in California, went into the presence of the Lord on August 16, 2007. Phyllis was 84.
Obituary published: August 17, 2007 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Phoebe L (Watts) Drake

Died September 18, … More Information
Phoebe L (Watts) Drake, age 83 of Arizona, born in Iron River, Michigan, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 18, 1990.
Obituary published: September 19, 1990 in "IronCoR (MI)"

▰ Phoebe L Drake

Died September 25, … More Information
Phoebe L Drake, age 83 of Globe, Arizona, joined the Lord September 25, 1990.
Obituary published: September 26, 1990 in "IronCoR (MI)"

▰ Phillip B Drake

Died March 29, … More Information
On March 29, 2003, Phillip B Drake, 69 of Arizona passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: March 30, 2003 in "AZ Republic"

▰ Phillip Stuart Christean Drake

Died May 24, … More Information
Phillip Stuart Christean Drake, born December 27, 1986 departed this life Sunday May 24, 2014 in Queen Creek, Arizona. Phillip was 27.

▰ Pernicia Lou (Sharp) Drake

Died July 15, … More Information
Pernicia Lou (Sharp) Drake, of Arizona, born in Plainview, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on July 15, 2001. Pernicia was 68.
Obituary published: July 16, 2001 in "Amarillo G-N (TX)"

▰ Peggy Ann Drake

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Patricia Ann Drake

Died November 14, … More Information
Patricia Ann Drake, born September 21, 1931 joined the Lord November 14, 2017 in Sun City, Arizona. Patricia was 86.

▰ Paschal O Jr Drake

Died August 15, … More Information
Paschal O Jr Drake, age 83 of Arizona, born in San Angelo, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on August 15, 2006.
Obituary published: August 16, 2006 in "Sedona RRN"

▰ Oldrich Drake

Died April 27, … More Information
Oldrich Drake, of Arizona, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Oldrich April 27, 2002. Oldrich was 85.
Obituary published: April 28, 2002 in "AZ Republic"
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