Funeral Homes near Tonopah

Facts about the city

Tonopah /ˈtoʊnoʊ[unsupported input]ɑː/ is a census-designated place in western Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, approximately 50 miles west of downtown Phoenix off Interstate 10. The community is near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, the largest power producer in the country, nuclear or otherwise.Local legend says that the name Tonopah derives from the word Tú Nohwá, meaning \"Hot Water Under a Bush\". Others say it got its name from the Tonopah/Belmont Mine which was owned by a Tonopah, Nevada, operation. It is located on the Tonopah Desert. Many wells in Tonopah are warm, in the 70 to 95 degrees F range and many are hot; 110 to 120° F wells are common. Prior to being called Tonopah, the settlement was known as Lone Peak.The area is also known to have been inhabited by groups of people for resource gathering area of the Hohokom, Patayan and Yavapai.

Tonopah Obituaries

It was written on February 26th, 2016 that Marion T Shaull passed away in Tonopah, Arizona.  Shaull was 90 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marion T's life.

It was revealed by Arizona Republic on January 6th, 2016 that Wanda C Northern passed away in Tonopah, Arizona.  Northern was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Wanda C's life.

It was noted by Arizona Republic on January 6th, 2016 that Wanda C Northern died in Tonopah, Arizona.  Northern was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Wanda C's life.

It was noted on April 24th, 2014 that Phyllis Ayers died in Tonopah, Arizona.  Ayers was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Phyllis's life.

It was disclosed by Arizona Republic on January 31st, 2013 that Opal L Mason passed on in Tonopah, Arizona.  Mason was 89 years old and was born in Little Rock, AR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Opal L's life.

It was written by Arizona Republic on July 1st, 2012 that Mary D Andersen (Doyle) perished in Tonopah, Arizona.  Ms. Andersen was 92 years old and was born in Stonington, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary D's life.

It was disclosed by Arizona Republic on April 25th, 2012 that Jose Dolores Nieto died in Tonopah, Arizona.  Nieto was 85 years old and was born in El Paso, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jose Dolores's life.

It was revealed by Arizona Republic on November 29th, 2011 that David W Doane passed on in Tonopah, Arizona.  Doane was 67 years old and was born in Detroit, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David W's life.

History

Tonopah (International Phonetic Alphabet ) is an unincorporated area community in western Maricopa County, Arizona County, Arizona, United States, approximately 50 miles west of downtown Phoenix, Arizona off Interstate 10. The community is near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, the largest nuclear power plant in the country. . . .