Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona

Mar 9, 2024

Marie Maloy Busby, long-time resident of Safford, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Marie was a beloved mother, tia, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on March 24, 1934, and lived a life filled with love, hard work, and unwavering faith.Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry and son Richard, but her legacy lives...

Mar 9, 2024

Dorothy Faye Dykes passed away on March 9, 2024 in Globe, Arizona.  She was born on August 5, 1967 to George and Bonnie Dykes. She married her high-school sweetheart Toby Rector on May 1, 1986. Through this marriage she welcomed two daughters Amanda Faye Rector and Alicia Ann Rector. She went on to have two more children Troy Louis Partin...

Mar 3, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend returned to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2024 after her battle with ALS. She was 65 years old. Esther Gonzales was born on March 20th 1958, in Deming New Mexico, to her parents Manuel and Eva Nuñez. She grew up in Grants, New Mexico, where she attended Grants High...

Mar 2, 2024

Skeeter Pike, a beloved member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Bylas, Arizona passed away at home on March 2, 2024. Skeeter was born on December 21, 1950, in Safford, Arizona.Skeeter's life will be honored and remembered during the visitation and funeral service to be held in Bylas, Arizona.The visitation is scheduled for March 10, 2024, from 4:00 PM...

Mar 1, 2024

Jaime Lee Peters 34, Safford Arizona passed away on March 1, 2024 services will be PrivateJaime Was born June 18, 1989 in Safford Arizona she attended Safford school and graduated from Mount Graham. She attended EAC for nursing.Jaime Is survived by her parents, James and Roxanne Peters, brother, Josh (Natalie) Peters, sister, Erica ( Steven jr.) Weddle , Niece Jessie...

Mar 1, 2024

Cleo Mae Herbert Duthie
1927 - 2024

Cleo Mae Herbert Duthie, our wonderful angel mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, returned to the loving embrace of her Father in Heaven on March 1, 2024, in Pima, Arizona, of causes incident to age. She was 96 years old.

Cleo was born on May 14, 1927, in Douglas, Arizona, to Melvin George Herbert and Maybird "Mae"...

Feb 28, 2024

Jo "Jody" Willa Johnson of Thatcher passed away on February 28, 2024 at the age of 80. Jody was born on April 15, 1943 in Valliant, Oklahoma to parents Clifford Hall & Josephine Lorance Hall and siblings Jimmie, Charlotte, and Sandra.

At the age of 3, Jody and her family moved to Morenci where she grew up, graduating from Morenci High...

Feb 26, 2024

Harry Leroy Porter, affectionately known by friends and family as “Jalapeño Harry,” was born in Central, Arizona on January 12, 1938, to Sanford Perry Porter and Dorothy Whitmer. He was the fourth child born to the couple, after Harold Perry, Donald Whitmer and Marilyn Rose. Larry Elwin followed shortly after Harry to complete the Porter family. 



Harry lived in Central and...

Feb 21, 2024

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Sokol, 81, of Alpine, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024.

Phyllis was born April 19, 1942 in Oskaloosa TWP Clay County, Illinois to parents Virgil Gilbert and Ester Jones.

Phyllis moved around 1970 from Illinois to Thatcher, Arizona.  After a few years, she married John Sokol and for many years helped operate her husband's business, Sokol Heating...

Feb 19, 2024

In loving memory of our beloved father, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend. Leander was born August 16, 1955 in San Carlos, Arizona. He was the 3rd child of late Harrison Johnson and late Zina Goseyun Johnson. He is survived by his siblings Darlene, Serena, Saralyn, Hilda, Rosalie, Vernadell, Velda and the late Patrick Johnson Sr. and Wanda Grimes. He grew...

Feb 18, 2024

Craig Anson Winnie, age 61, of Safford, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,February 18, 2024.Born to Ray Winnie and Rosemary Mellema on May 10, 1962 in Greenville, Michigan, Craig came into this world with a zest for life. He was an adventurous soul who lived life to the fullest until his last day here. Craig’s positive energy and loud boisterous...

Feb 13, 2024

Janell Kempton Palmer of Safford, Arizona passed away on February 13, 2024.  

Janell was born May 3, 1931 to Calvin and Hermione Kempton in Safford, Arizona.  Raised in the Gila Valley, she graduated from Safford High and attended Eastern Arizona College. Janell was an outstanding student. While in high school, Janell met Bill Palmer, they fell in love, later married...

Feb 8, 2024

Feb 7, 2024

Markus Frank Romero, a beloved son, brother, husband, and father, passed away at the age of 39 on February 7, 2024, in Safford, Arizona. Born on May 16, 1984, in Willcox, Arizona, Markus grew up in Safford, where he formed deep connections with his community.

Markus was the cherished son of Ancleto C. Romero and Lynn L. Dana. Growing up, he...

Feb 7, 2024

Leon Reynolds, a revered figure in the farming community and devoted owner of Reynold's Farm, has sadly left us on February 7, 2024. Born on December 3, 1940, Leon led a remarkable life dedicated to agriculture and the betterment of his community.

From an early age, Leon showed a deep passion for farming. Growing up in a small town, he learned...

Feb 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of 92 year old Ann Vere Peevey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ann peacefully departed from this world on February 6, 2024, in Safford, Arizona, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 26, 1931, in the picturesque town of Prescott, Arizona, to Lawrence Vernal Gifford and Beatrice Adair...

Jan 31, 2024

Life long resident of Clifton, Arizona, Estanislaa "Tanis" Medina Vozza, passed away on January 31, 2024 in Safford, Arizona at the age of 88. Tanis was born in Clifton to Consuelo Medina on November 13, 1935.

She graduated from high school and went on to Western New Mexico College earning her bachelor's degree. Tanis went on to become a school teacher,...

Jan 30, 2024

Jan 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Emma Quijada Alvarez



On January 29, 2024, our hearts grew heavy as we bid farewell to Emma Alvarez, a cherished soul who graced this world with warmth and love for 89 beautiful years. Emma's journey began in Navojoa, Mexico, on January 12, 1935, and unfolded into a tale of love, resilience, and countless cherished memories.

Naco, Mexico, witnessed the magical union...

Jan 28, 2024