Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Jonathan Cassadore
Sep 29, 2016
Jonathan Edison Cassadore, 30, of San Carlos, passed away September 29, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born February 27, 1986 in Phoenix, AZ to Phillip Titla & Jennifer Cassadore. He was an industrial worker and in his spare time he loved to hunt, fish and raise dogs. For a short time, he worked at the mine in Morenci, AZ....
Aurora Sanchez
Sep 27, 2016
Aurora Serna Sanchez "Bodie", 84, of Safford, passed away September 27, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 12, 1932 in Sanchez, AZ to Manuel Tellez & Reyes Serna Sanchez. She attended schools at the schoolhouse in Sanchez until the 8th grade and began working by doing laundry. She loved crocheting, quilting, beading and knitting. She always...
Frank Horn
Sep 24, 2016
Frank Horn, 74, of Pima, passed away September 24, 2016. A Memorial service and military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 15, 2016 at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Herminia Ruiz
Sep 21, 2016
Herminia Ruiz of Clifton, AZ, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on September 21, 2016 in the home of her brother, T.E. Morales Jr. of Tucson, AZ. She was born February 3, 1922 to T.E., Sr. & Manuela Morales in Clifton, AZ. She was raised and attended school in Clifton, AZ. She was a World War II veteran of the...
Joshua Row
Sep 21, 2016
Joshua Wayne Row, 30, of Safford, passed away September 21, 2016. He was born December 19, 1985 to Royle Thomas & Sandra Jean Row in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by the love of his life, Trisha Lucas Row, his step-children; Eloria Waters, Damian, Teavin & Wynter Mallory, parents Royle Thomas Row & Sandra Jean Row, and siblings Thomas, Angela...
Shirley Barnard
Sep 16, 2016
Shirley Alene Barnard, a lifelong resident of the Gila Valley, passed away from this world and into the arms of her Savior on September 18, 2016. She was born, the middle of three daughters, to Kent and Floy Ivie on November 8, 1927 in Globe, Arizona. She attended Globe schools, graduating from Globe High School in 1945. She married Mike...
Darrell Beals
Sep 15, 2016
Darrell Dee Beals, 71, of Pima, passed away September 15, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. He was born July 14, 1945, to Chuck and Roziel Beals. He grew up in Pima and attended Pima Schools. He played football and basketball for Pima High School. In 1964 he served a two-year mission in Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Brian Flowers
Sep 15, 2016
Brian James Flowers, 46, of Safford, passed away September 15, 2016. He was born November 12, 1969 in Flint, Michigan to Danny & Francis Flowers. A viewing was held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m. at the New Life City Church. Interment is in the Safford Cemetery.
Ricky Patrick
Sep 14, 2016
Ricky Joe Patrick, 61, of Clifton, AZ, passed away September 14, 2016. He was born June 3, 1955 in Ada, OK to Bruce & Doris Patrick. Ricky graduated from Clifton High School and then began working for the Copper Mine as a Drill Operator and later retired after many years of service. During that time, he met and then married...
Jimmy Cabrera
Sep 11, 2016
Jimmy D. Cabrera, 55, of Safford, passed away September 11, 2016. He was born March 11, 1961 in Morenci, AZ to Severo Cabrera & Marylou Ramirez. He was the 3rd child of four; Sonny, Rudy, Jimmy & Janet. Jimmy went to school in Clifton until the 12th grade. In 1987 he met Rosie Jurado and they started their family. They...
Joseph Peevey
Sep 11, 2016
Joseph Robert Peevey was born on September 2, 1930 in Douglas, AZ to Joseph M. & Sarah E Peevey. He entered eternal rest on September 11, 2016 in Safford. Joseph loved the simple things in life. A good jigsaw puzzle, a challenging word search or just some quiet time to read a good book. Most of all Joseph loved his...
Lewis Walters
Sep 11, 2016
Lewis Everett Walters, age 87 a resident of Central, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his home. Lewis was born in Madelia, Minnesota on June 14, 1929. His parents are Lewis and Nellie Walters. He married Annabelle Shaw July 17, 1950 and together had four children Susan, Larry, Brett, & Cindy. Lewis and Annie moved to Arizona in 1978...
Mary Agee
Sep 5, 2016
Mary Earl Agee (Whinery) 91, formerly of Safford, joined her husband in the presence of her Heavenly Father on Monday, September 5, 2016. Mary was born on February 23, 1925 to Thurman and Nita Whinery in Santa Rosa, NM. She spent most of her childhood in Duncan, AZ where she met the love of her life, Les Agee, and snuck...
James Bonito
Sep 4, 2016
James Bonito, 65, of Bylas, passed away September 4, 2016 in Mesa, AZ. He was born January 17, 1952 in Bylas to Harry & Elizabeth Bonito.James attended school in Ft. Thomas and later graduated from Ft. Thomas High School. He worked as a laborer in the Cotton Gin.He is survived by his siblings; Harrison, Harriet & Carrie Bonito.James is preceded...
Silver Rivera
Sep 4, 2016
Silver Glenn Rivera, 46, of Safford, passed away on September 4, 2016. He was born on September 16, 1970 in Morenci to Silvestre and Martha Rivera. Silver attended schools at Safford, where he graduated and later went to study at University Technical Institute. He then worked as a heavy duty mechanic for the mine. He loved riding his Harley, being...
Olveda Rodriguez
Sep 4, 2016
Olveda Contreras Rodriguez, 62, passed away September 4, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. She was born March 19, 1954.A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. The Rosary will be led on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m....
George Lemen
Sep 3, 2016
George William Lemen, 73, of Pima, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Doris and Guy Lemen. George grew up in Pine Bluff. He went on to attend the Marion Military Institute, Mississippi State and University of Wyoming. In 1964, he married Alice Hames. They lived in Laramie, Wyoming,...
Berlinda Miller
Sep 3, 2016
Berlinda Miller, 80, of Bylas, passed away September 3, 2016 in San Carlos, AZ. She was born August 28, 1936 to Oliver & Eunice Talgo.Berlinda was a homemaker who loved singing, sewing and picking acorns. She always dreamed of going to Jerusalem, to walk where Jesus walked.She is survived by her children; Debra Miller, Gary Miller, Lance Miller, Brenda Grimes...
Lybert Bond
Aug 31, 2016
Lybert Jack Bond, 84, of Bylas, passed away August 31, 2016 at his home after a long battle with many health issues. He was born November 10, 1931 to Hugh and Amy Bond in San Carlos, AZ.A wake will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Bond residence in Bylas at 5:00 p.m. with the funeral service being...
Lessie Cooper
Aug 27, 2016
Lessie B. Cooper was born on January 13, 1921, in Stonewall, LA to her mother, Peggy Pouncy and her father, Ed Hines. She is survived by her daughters Lessie Turner "Sista", Peggy Jean Andrews "Jean", Lillie Hawthorne "Tootsie", Gail Ellis "Red", & Eula Webb "Peewee". Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive her. She loved making quilts, cooking biscuits,...
