Welcome to Pioneers' Cemetery Association
RESEARCH - PRESERVE - EDUCATE
About Phoenix & Territorial Arizona History
About Phoenix & Territorial Arizona History
The Mission of the Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is to conserve and protect the historic physical remains, grave markers, artifacts, and buildings of Pioneer & Military Memorial Park and provide a safe, accessible community resource for present and future generations; to acknowledge, celebrate, and promote Arizona's Pioneer History, represented by those interred in Arizona historic cemeteries, through research, education, conservation, preservation, and community engagement.
The Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
The Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Dia de Los Muertos Doll Painting Benefitting GMPP
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Many thanks to all who attended our Dia de Los Muertos doll painting event to support Grave Marker Preservation! $1,165 was raised thanks to you with your purchases of dolls, raffle tickets, and simply having a great time! Proceeds will assist our efforts to preserve Phoenix history by restoring our historic head stones.
Contact Cindy Lee at geckofamilee@cox.net for details of how YOU can become a part of our Grave Marker Preservation Project! |
MANY Thanks to ALL Donating Time & Items!
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Pioneers' Cemetery Association is extremely grateful for the generous donation of Time from our friends at Radiant Assembly of God Church of Surprise collaborating with our neighbors at Human Services Campus.
Our thanks to HandsOn Greater Phoenix for organizing a team of volunteers from APS, Intel, and Midwestern University! These organizations helped greatly to beautify our historic cemeteries to pay tribute to our interred pioneers. These groups and PCA worked closely with the City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation, South Division to make it possible. THANKS, team! (slide shows on left) Our thanks to Veterans First's lady vets for planting two trees to beautify the area surrounding historic Smurthwaite House! We're looking forward to the shade and beauty these will add for years to come. |
Thanks, DAR, for Your Support!
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Our thanks to Maricopa Chapter and Piestewa Peak Chapter, NSDAR for their work day March 30! Their effort was even noted in a local paper, the Paradise Valley Independent!
Any organization that would love to reach out to a local non-profit to offer their support and gift of Time, Pioneers' Cemetery Association would LOVE to speak with you! You can contact us any time at pioneercem@yahoo.com |
Thanks to Phoenix Firebird Chapter of Questers!
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Our friends of the Questers - Phoenix Firebird Chapter graciously donated a new bench for our front garden area! Thanks for helping to beautify our cemeteries and provide a lovely place to rest!
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Preserving Sotelo-Heard Cemetery
Our many thanks to reporter John D'Anna of the Arizona Republic for his time, research, and sensitive story featuring a forgotten "Mexican cemetery" in south Phoenix - Sotelo-Heard Cemetery. Enjoy the story in its entirety here. A list of those buried is included at the very end of the story if you're looking for the possibility of tracing your own heritage here.
Our thanks to Monica Garcia of 12News for her interview with Frank Barrios November 1! The video report can be found here.
Many thanks to Cronkite News and Brittany Watson for her interview with Frank Barrios November 21. The story can be found here.
Pioneers' Cemetery Association is available as a community resource to those seeking to preserve historic cemeteries, aid in research of family genealogy particularly for those connected with our early Arizona burials, and education about early Arizona history by sharing the stories of those who were here before us.
You can contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com with questions or comments. You are encouraged to become a Friend of PCA by either becoming a member or subscribing to our news. Donations to continue our efforts to preserve history are gratefully accepted.
Our thanks to Monica Garcia of 12News for her interview with Frank Barrios November 1! The video report can be found here.
Many thanks to Cronkite News and Brittany Watson for her interview with Frank Barrios November 21. The story can be found here.
Pioneers' Cemetery Association is available as a community resource to those seeking to preserve historic cemeteries, aid in research of family genealogy particularly for those connected with our early Arizona burials, and education about early Arizona history by sharing the stories of those who were here before us.
You can contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com with questions or comments. You are encouraged to become a Friend of PCA by either becoming a member or subscribing to our news. Donations to continue our efforts to preserve history are gratefully accepted.
Listing of Burials
Back by popular demand! If you're looking for the names of all contained (that we're aware of!) within our cemeteries, you can find the entire alphabetic listing under the Services tab for your reference. We have many researchers who find it easier to begin with our lists before heading to Find A Grave or contacting us for details. You'll see notations embedded in lists of who we have additional information about. Feel free to contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com to access story information. (remember - membership has its benefits!)
Open House Thursdays
Tour the cemeteries and visit historic Smurthwaite House EVERY Thursday, 10 AM-2 PM. Donations gratefully accepted. Smurthwaite House is located at 1317 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ.
Smurthwaite House Video
Many thanks to City of Phoenix's Nathalie Gage as well as Pioneers' Cemetery Association's own Judy Smith and Vivia Strang for their time and talents!
Location & HoursSmurthwaite House and the cemeteries of Pioneer & Military Memorial Park are open to the public every THURSDAY from 10 AM - 2 PM, on the fourth Saturday of the month September through May at scheduled times, and for special events as posted. The facilities are supervised by an all-volunteer team. Your cooperation to coordinate your activity at available times is greatly appreciated.
Mailing Address Pioneers' Cemetery Association P.O. Box 33192 Phoenix, AZ 85067 Smurthwaite House & P&MMP 1317 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 pioneercem@yahoo.com THURSDAYS ONLY 10 AM-2 PM |
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