Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Eduvigen Martinez
Jan 11, 2016
Eduvigen "Vicki" G. Martinez, 88, passed away with her family at her side on January 11, 2016. She was born April 25, 1927 in Hamlin, Texas to Damas and Enriqueta Gonzales. She was the sixth of nine children. She married Celestino O. Martinez on December 23, 1946 in Monahans, Texas after a whirl wind romance.She was a determined young bride...
Max Rapier
Jan 10, 2016
Max J. Rapier, Jr., 68, passed away at his home in Duncan with his loving wife, Carmen at his side. He was born October 27, 1947 in McNary, AZ to Verna Bernice & Max J. Rapier, Sr. The family will hold services at their home in Duncan on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.
Jack Linden
Jan 7, 2016
Jack G. Linden, 87, resident of Safford, AZ died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 7 2016. He was born in Ohio on May 15, 1928. Jack is survived by his six children: Lenore, Jack, Donna, Jerrine, Greg, and Tim, 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and two his fur babies Lyndee and Scissie! As a young man providing for...
Anfernee Stanley
Jan 7, 2016
Anfernee Garen Stanley, 20, of Bylas passed away January 7, 2016. He was born August 24, 1995 to Magdalene Gail Anderson & Gary Stanley, Jr. Anfernee graduated from Ft. Thomas High School in 2013. He enjoyed playing baseball, so-ed softball, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his daughter and family. He is survived by his daughter, Aliyana Nevaeh...
Verle Henry
Jan 7, 2016
Verle Henry, Sr., 50, of Bylas, passed away January 7, 2016 at his home. He was born July 31, 1965 in San Carlos, AZ to Ferrell Henry, Sr & Veda Mae Gilson. A Wake will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Henry residence in Bylas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15,...
Stephen Morris
Jan 6, 2016
Stephen Eric Morris, age 63 of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Haven of Safford. Stephen was born on May 12, 1951, in Safford, to George and Wanda Morris. Stephen graduated from Safford High School with the class of 1971, and later from Eastern Arizona College. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Deborah Lemley
Jan 5, 2016
Deborah Ann Lemley, 49 was called home to be with the Lord on January 4th, 2016. She was born October 5th, 1966, in Eaton Rapids to Rodney and Iva Jean Kring. Her interests included Bowling, crafts, sewing, collecting knickknacks and reading. Deborah is survived by her sisters, Sandra Cole (Bill), Barbara Lomax (Bob Lomax): brother, James Kring (Tracey) and their...
Ray Leyva
Jan 3, 2016
Ray B. Leyva, Jr., 84, entered peacefully into eternal rest in the early hours of January 3, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones following a lengthy illness.Ray was born on July 27, 1931 to Raymundo and Victoria Leyva. He was the second of seven children. He attended Pima schools until he had to leave school to work as a farmhand...
Patricia La Rue
Dec 28, 2015
Patricia June La Rue, 78, of Safford, passed away December 28, 2015 in Tucson. She was born June 11, 1937 in Bisbee, AZ to Grady M. & Katie O. Harrelson. She attended schools in Douglas and graduated from Douglas High School in 1955. She married Norman La Rue, Sr. in Rodeo, NM on July 9, 1961 and to that union...
Nathan O'Neil
Dec 27, 2015
Send Flowers Nathan Eddie Najah O'Neil April 21, 2014 - December 27, 2015 Nathan Eddie Najah O'Neil, 1, of Arizona City, AZ, passed away December 27, 2015. He was born April 21, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ to Nathan O'Neil and Winifred Smith.A wake will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Bylas...
Ophelia Robertson
Dec 27, 2015
Ophelia Robertson, 64, of Bylas, passed away December 27, 2015 in Tucson. She was born February 24, 1951 in Safford to Leroy & Martha Robertson.A Wake will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Robertson residence with the time to be announced later. Services will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God...
Robert Allen
Dec 25, 2015
Robert Dale Allen, 63, of Safford entered into rest December 25, 2015. He was born May 2, 1952 in Huntsville, Arkansas to David H. & Vina F. Allen. A Graveside service for Robert will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Safford Cemetery.
Pete Castañeda
Dec 22, 2015
Pete (Pedro) L. Castaneda, 81, lifetime member of Clifton, passed away December 22, 2015 at his home. He was born September 15, 1934 in Metcalf, AZ to Vicenta & Pedro Castaneda. Pete was one of the remaining survivors born in Metcalf and was recognized as such at the annual Baile de Viejos. He attended schools in the Clifton area and...
Dalia Lopez
Dec 22, 2015
Dalia R. Lopez, 90, of Safford, passed away December 22, 2015 with her loving family at her side. She was born October 10, 1925 in Solomon, Arizona to Acencion & Marianna Rios. Dalia attended school in Morenci, graduating from Morenci High School. She met and married Enrique S. Lopez in Morenci and together they were blessed with four boys; Enrique...
Patricinio Romero
Dec 21, 2015
Patracinio T. Romero, 79, passed away in Tucson at Devon Gables on December 21, 2015. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Mimbres, New Mexico to Ysidro and Juanita T. Romero. He moved to Arizona in 1943, where he attended Thatcher Schools and graduated in 1956. During his high school years he was passionate about basketball where he played...
Floyd Moeller
Dec 17, 2015
Floyd Albert Moeller, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Scottsdale. He was born on April 10, 1923 in Ft. Thomas, AZ, to Arthur and Sophie Moeller.Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel, 112 East Main Street, Safford. Interment will follow in the Thatcher Cemetery with...
Janet Logan-Miller
Dec 16, 2015
Janet Jane Logan-Miller, of Peidot, passed away December 16, 2015. She was born April 10, 1968 to Cleora & Abraham Logan in San Carlos, AZ. Janet was 47 years old when she passed away unexpectedly. She attended Rice Elementary School and as a young girl she enjoyed playing volleyball with her siblings. Our mother was a member of St. Charles...
Norma Howard
Dec 15, 2015
Norma M. Howard, a long-time resident of Pima, passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 15th of December, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born March 21, 1930 in Douglas, AZ to Martin Emil & Annie Coons Mortenson. Norma received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Gila Junior College in 1952. That same year, she married Seaborn...
Georgianna Stanley
Dec 15, 2015
Georgianna "Shiann" Stanley, 60, of Phoenix, passed away December 15, 2015. She was born December 17, 1954 in Bylas, AZ to Wilson & Ollie Stanley.Georgianna completed her schooling in Ft. Thomas and graduating from Ft. Thomas High School. She was an avid seamstress and loved to play cards, read and do crossword puzzles. She was a lifetime homemaker and caregiver...
Priscilla Mayhew
Dec 12, 2015
Priscilla (Sanchez) Mayhew was born November 17, 1939 to Manuel and Reyes (Serna) Sanchez in Sanchez, Arizona. She was one of ten children. She attended the one room school house in Sanchez and graduated from Solomon Jr. High School. Priscilla was the first in her family to graduate from High School, graduating from Safford High School in 1958. During High...
