Sedona - Donald Paduchowski, 82, of Sedona, AZ, recently passed away on February 4, 2026. He was a loving husband of 52 years to Joan Paduchowski. He was a caring father to Kristen and Daniel Paduchowski and an outstanding grandfather to Patrick Reynolds, Orion and Juno Paduchowski.

Donald will be most remembered for his zest for life, his love of a cold beer and his control of the grill; surrounded by his loving family. He always had a witty one liner on stand-by for any occasion and he loved to make people laugh. He was known to tie people's socks and sleeves together at many family gatherings. He gave and gave and gave until there was nothing left and never asked for a favor in return. Donald's passing is a reminder that a generation of good souls is leaving us too quickly and that every moment is a precious one. He is loved and missed by all. Donald is survived by his daughter Kristen of Sedona; son Daniel; His grandson Patrick and wife, Jessie of Phoenix; and by his grandchildren Orion and Juno of Flagstaff. He was predeceased by his wife Joan in 2016 and daughter-in-law, Kelly, in 2024.

A funeral service will be held at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood on March 5th at 11 a.m. Any donations desired to be made in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Sedona Community Center/Meals on Wheels at PO Box 2894 Sedona, AZ 86339.