Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Janet Krupp
Feb 8, 2016
Janet Cohen Krupp of Tucson, and former resident of Safford for over 65 years, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the age of 96. She was born in Rochester, New York to Dr. Morris Dabko Cohen and Harriet Schwartz Cohen. She was a great-granddaughter of the Pima Valley Solomon family. Raised in Tucson, where her father was a...
Marjorie Childers
Feb 7, 2016
Marjorie Cole Childers, 90, formally of Thatcher, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Eager, Arizona. She was born February 7, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Otilla McMannis and Harry Benjamin Cole. Marjorie graduated from Porterville Union High School in 1943. During WWII, she served as a teacher. On August 20, 1945, Marjorie was married and sealed to...
Danny Adams
Feb 6, 2016
Danny Wayne Adams, 49, of Thatcher, entered into rest February 6, 2016 in Safford. Danny was born December 9, 1966 in Morenci, AZ to Tommy and Donna Farley Adams.He attended schools in Morenci until the 11th grade then moved to Safford where he graduated from Safford High School. After graduation he went to work with his uncle doing drywall in...
Mary Hatch
Jan 31, 2016
Mary Olive Hatch, 85, of Safford, passed away January 31, 2016. She was born February 25, 1930 in Merrill, Maine to Havlock & May Chute.No services are planned at this time.
Christine Quintanilla
Jan 30, 2016
Biography Christine Marie Quintanilla, 47, of Thatcher, passed away January 30, 2016. She was born October 10, 1968 in Arizona to Arthur & Irene Paredez.A memorial service for Christine will be held at a later date.
Frank O'Meara
Jan 30, 2016
Funeral services for Frank O'Meara, age 97, of Safford, are on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Concluding the service a private graveside ceremony will be held at the Franklin Cemetery. Frank entered into rest on Saturday, January 30, 2016 peacefully at his home following a brief illness. Frank Anthony O'Meara was born December 22,...
Val Gibbs
Jan 27, 2016
Val Roy Gibbs, 83, of Safford, entered into eternal rest and into our Heavenly Father's care Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Val was born December 15, 1932 in Hyrum, Utah to Essie Morris Gibbs and Mattie Andersen Gibbs.He met and married Elva "Loi" Wille and they were blessed with four children; Valorie Lyn, Wyn Christian "Chris", JaNae and Garth B.Val served...
Ernest Lewis
Jan 26, 2016
Send Flowers Ernest Lewis March 16, 1929 - January 26, 2016 Ernest Lewis, 86, of Duncan, passed away January 26, 2016 in Safford. He was born March 16, 1929 in Missouri.No services are planned at this time. Facts Born: March 16, 1929 Death: January 26, 2016 Place of Death: Safford, AZ
Terrill Juan
Jan 25, 2016
Terrill Lee Juan, 49, of Bylas, passed away January 25, 2016 in Safford. Terrill was born November 18, 1966 in San Carlos, AZ to Andrew & Dorcilla Juan. He graduated from Ft. Thomas High School. He was a welder and logger by trade but his hobby was being a biker. He received a recognition award for building a world evangelist...
Carolyn Wyatt
Jan 24, 2016
C. Jane Blair Wyatt, 77, of Safford entered into eternal life, January 24, 2016 after a nearly year-long battle with leukemia. Jane was born March 24, 1938 in Safford to Wilmoth and Oscar Blair with her two siblings, Joe Blair and Maxine Blair Bean. Jane graduated as valedictorian from Safford High School in 1956. She furthered her education, graduating from...
Millie Wright
Jan 24, 2016
Millie Wright, 87, of Bylas, passed away January 24, 2016 in Safford. She was born in Bylas, AZ to Clinton & Bessie Kindelay.A wake for Millie will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wright residence in Bylas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Febraury 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran...
Marcial Hernandez
Jan 22, 2016
Marcial Martinez Hernandez, 94, of Tucson, formerly of Clifton. Entered into rest on Friday, January 22, 2106 in Tucson, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1921 in Clifton, to Marcial and Maria Hernandez.Father of 7 children, 24 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren. He worked in the mines of Arizona and even the CCC camps during the...
Aldis Bettis
Jan 22, 2016
Aldis "Al" Wayne Bettis, 44, of Safford, passed away January 22, 2016. He was born March 13, 1971 in Camp Pendleton, CA to John D. & Kathryn T. Bettis.A private family service will be held at a later date.
James Bishop
Jan 19, 2016
James (Jim) Andrew Bishop passed away on January 19, 2016, in Safford, AZ, with his loving family by his side. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Jim was born in Paragould, Arkansas on February 23, 1937 to Andy and Mary Bishop. In 1946, the family moved to Morenci, Arizona. Jim attended school in Morenci and graduated...
VonLou Bear
Jan 19, 2016
VonLou Bear, 57, of Bylas, passed away January 19, 2016 in Gilbert, AZ. She was born May 17, 1958 in San Carlos, AZ to Hugh & Clara Goseyun.A Wake for VonLou will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Leah Victor residence in Black Point. The funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29,...
Gilbert Nozie
Jan 18, 2016
Gilbert K. Nozie, 63, of Bylas, passed away January 18, 2016 in Mesa, AZ. He was born July 9, 1952 in Safford to Elmer & Lottie Nozie.A wake for Gilbert will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Nozie residence in Bylas. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00...
Gail Honeycutt
Jan 17, 2016
Gail Honeycutt, 80, of Safford, passed away January 17, 2016. She was born July 6, 1935 in Laramie, Wyoming to Howard & Ruth Lockhart. Gail attended school in Wyoming and soon after, discovered her love of animals, dogs in particular. She joined the local kennel club and found joy in showing dogs. She loved her dogs and looked forward to...
Lloyd Richardson
Jan 16, 2016
Lloyd Wayne Richardson, 65, of Duncan passed away peacefully at his home. He was born April 27, 1950 in Morenci, AZ to Wanda & Perry Richardson, Jr.No services are planned at this time.
James Hernandez
Jan 12, 2016
James N. Hernandez, 65, of Safford, passed away on January 12, 2016 in Phoenix. He was born on March 19, 1950 in Safford, to Braulio and Rosa Hernandez.Jimmy graduated from Safford High School in 1968. He worked seasonal farm work and for TTT in Tucson as a car washer. He loved being with his family and dancing, fishing, and loved...
Linda Hendricks
Jan 12, 2016
Linda Faye Price Hendricks, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1950 to Harlin & Eva Price in Safford, AZ. She attended schools in the Duncan area and graduated from Duncan High School. Linda was the Duncan High School State Tennis champion her senior year. She married Steven Hendricks on...
