How do I find an obituary in Arizona?

A good start would be checking online databases about obituaries in Arizona, such as the Arizona Obituary Archive. The database contains more than 70,000 obituaries and you can search individual documents by name of the deceased or by text, if you know what the obituary featured or might have talked about.

How are obituaries made?

Unlike death notices, which the family writes, obituaries are usually written by the newspaper’s editors or reporters. At many newspapers, families can submit a request to have an obituary written about the person who died, though the newspaper ultimately decides whether or not to write the story.

Is Azcentral the same as Arizona Republic?

The Arizona Republic is an American daily newspaper published in Phoenix. Circulated throughout Arizona, it is the state’s largest newspaper. Since 2000, it has been owned by the Gannett newspaper chain….The Arizona Republic.

The July 25, 2010, front page of The Arizona Republic
Website azcentral.com

How do I find someone who died?

Jump ahead to these sections:

  1. Check Online Obituaries.
  2. Search Social Media.
  3. Use a Genealogy or Historical Site.
  4. Look for Government Records.
  5. Search Newspapers.
  6. Visit the Local Courthouse.
  7. Talk to Family Members.
  8. Go to an Archive Facility.

What is Arizona known for?

Arizona is known for the hot and dry desert climate, the Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona, the Hoover Dam, and saguaro cactus.

What is the major newspaper in Arizona?

The Arizona Daily Star is the biggest daily newspaper, serving Tucson and the immediate area. From 2019, the physical printing is performed at the The Arizona Republic factories in Phoenix, which is owned by the Gannett corporation.