Obituary of Lonnie David Stonefield

Lonnie David Stonefield, 70

7/13/1951-12/02/2021

Lonnie was born in Huron, South Dakota to Fredrick Henry Stonefield and Nora Alvilda Thoreson.

Lonnie lived in Lake Preston SD. until about 1961. Then he moved to Beresford SD. where he graduated from Beresford High School in 1969. He then went on to study at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. Majoring in AG. ED. He was in ROTC and the Young Republicans. He was offered an opportunity to attend the School of Mines in Rapid City, but his heart was in Agriculture.

Lonnie had his own construction company for several years doing remodels and additions around Southeastern S.D. He eventually bought an acreage near Lawton Iowa. There he worked on several large construction projects including a power plant and sewage plant. Work dried up in the area and in May of 1979, Lonnie moved to Arizona, where he went to work with his brothers until he retired.

Lonnie was involved in numerous organizations. He helped charter the first Jaycees chapter in Parkston SD. Was active in Beresford Jaycees and helped charter the Sioux Falls, Granit City Jaycees. While in Arizona he held numerous positions with several contractor’s associations including the Arizona Contractors Association and the Arizona Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association.

Once retired Lonnie enjoyed spending time at his home/ranch in Tucson remodeling. And Spending time with his wife Celina and the dogs. Lonnie also enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, camping, hunting, riding motorcycles, and any other activities that brought family and friends together.

Lonnie was proceeded in death by his father Fredrick Henry Stonefield, mother Nora, sister Sheryl, and brothers DuWayne, Roucal, and Paul and stepfather Alfred Eie,

Lonnie is survived by.

Wife Celina Ruiz, Daughters Angela Stonefield and Aarone Montgomery Sons; Monte Stonefield (Kimberly Babcock) Mikkel Stonefield (Jennifer Hill) Grandchildren Trygve Stonefield, Joseph Stonefield, Sophia Stonefield, Yasmeen Malanche, Jesus Malanche, Alyssa Ulibarri (Trae Dunman) Mishayla Rodgers, Zayna Rodgers, Sawyer Wanick, Great Grandchildren Ellie Dunman, Payton Dunman and Brixton Gibson.

Brothers; Ronald Stonefield (Connie Kay Cheney) Donald Stonefield (Robin Field)

Sisters In-Law; Arlene, Liz Topete-Stonefield, and Beth

Along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Lonnie David Stonefield will be held at Brings Funeral Home.

6910 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ. 85710.