Vivian Carlota Brown was a native Arizonian, born in Ashfork on September 17, 1939. At the age of 82 she slipped away from this life on February 28, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Gary Scott Brown, her parents, Fulgencio 'Lencho' and Perfecta 'Perffie' Sandoval, and grandson David 'Tre' Bojorquez III.
Sam, as she was affectionately known as, was a loving, caring and active mother, survived by seven children, Martin (Patty) Sanchez, Pamela (Walt) Jackson, Karmel Bojorquez, David Bojorquez II, Gina (Rick) Lynch, Michelle (Dean) Woodbury and Monica Davis, three siblings, Luiz (Linda) Sandoval, Jeanette (Floyd) Tapia, Monica Sandoval, 25 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.
Setting her roots in Flagstaff, AZ, she was a highly desired hair stylist, for over 30 years; a beauty school instructor and the owner of La Casa de Sam Beauty Salon. Sam was an active community member, impacting many lives as an American Legion Queen Of the North, Mark A Moore Post #3; a board member of American Business Women Association; and a Catholic Daughter of America as an active member of Nativity of the BVM and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Havasu City, AZ, where she retired with her husband.
Our Sam will forever be remembered as a strong, fun, caring and loving women, that had the grace and humor of a true lady, and will be deeply missed.
Always in our hearts, our loving Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend will always be with us. Her services we will be held in Kingman AZ on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with rosary at 10:30 am and mass at 11:00 am. A celebration of life will follow at the American Legion, directly across the street from the church.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research and Hospital, and Family Care Home Health and Hospice, in Bullhead City, AZ.
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Joanne Curley
March 9, 2024
My mom is now with all of you, May you Ladies laugh, dance and enjoy each other. You are missed. Love you and God Bless all of you.
Joanne Curley
March 19, 2022
Sam had the most contagious "smile", always smiling!
I would drive to NAU during my college days and take Perfie with me, and drop her off at Sam's shop , so Sam could fix her hair! At the end of the day I would pick Perfie up and off we would drive. Love this family....
Irene and Jesse Dominguez
March 18, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about our friend Sam. So many good times spent with both her and Scott. We held their wedding at our home seems just a few years ago. A beautiful couple. RIP friend. Back with Scott having a great time again
Emma Thompson Cate
March 17, 2022
Marty & Pam, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember her as a very energetic lady!! May God bring peace, comfort, and rest to you and the family.
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