Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Keith Bylas
Feb 19, 2016
Keith Bylas, 57, of Bylas, Entered into rest on February 19, 2016 in Bylas, He was born on December 11, 1958 in Phoenix to Glenn Bylas and Amy Kitcheyan. Keith loved to go fishing specially with his relatives, and working with leather. He also loved being a scorekeeper for local sporting events. He is survived by his siblings; Karen Rambler,...
Ronald Moir
Feb 16, 2016
On February 16, 2016 Ronald L. Moir left his life just as he lived it in quiet dignity. He was a caring, loving and gentle man who always put his best efforts into everything that he did. Ron was born on December 1, 1941 in Bellingham, Washington. He was the son of Grant and Violet Leighton Moir. Ron spent his...
Sadie Hoke
Feb 16, 2016
Biography Sadie Louise Hoke, of Safford, quietly passed from this life of 74 years into the hands of Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2016, at her home. Sadie was born on January 19, 1942 in Wilmington, Illinois to George and Ethel Cohoon and was living in Wilmington when she met Roy Hoke, a rodeo circuit rider, in September...
Gregory Galvin
Feb 16, 2016
Gregory J. Galvin, Sr., 79, of York Valley, passed away February 16, 2016 at home with his family at his side. He was born February 1, 1937 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Edward Francis and Martha Wailbrenner Galvin.He attended schools in Yuma, AZ and graduated from Yuma High School as the State Champion in the 1 mile run in track. He...
Arnold Shreeve
Feb 14, 2016
Arnold W. Shreeve, 67, of Thatcher, entered into eternal rest February 14, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born December 24, 1948 to Wayne & Loretta Creamer Shreeve in St. Johns, Arizona.He attended schools in Arizona and received his Associates Degree from Eastern Arizona College. He married the love of his life, Nola...
Donna McBiles
Feb 13, 2016
Donna Sue McBiles, 80, of York Valley, passed away on February 13, 2016. She was born on February 21, 1935 to Dokie & Louise Guthrie in Ajo, Arizona.Donna Sue graduated from Ajo High School in 1952. She married James "Brad" McBiles in 1955 and they resided in Ajo before moving to Morenci in 1984 and then to York Valley in...
Allen Powell
Feb 11, 2016
Allen E. Powell, a lifelong resident of Pima, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at the age of 88. Allen was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma on July 13, 1927 to Allen and Sulia Williams Powell and then moved to Arizona with his family in 1929. He has lived in the Gila Valley ever since.Allen married his high school sweetheart, Beatrice...
Gladys Wagley
Feb 9, 2016
Gladys Wagley, 85, of York Valley, passed away February 9, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. Services are pending at this time.
Vicki Reynolds
Feb 9, 2016
Vicki Luree Reynolds passed away on February 9, 2016 in Sierra Vista, AZ. She was born February 7, 1961 in Morenci, AZ to John Thomas & Lynda Sue Quinn Allen. She is survived by her mother Lynda, her brother Delbert, her 3 kids Sheri, Shannon and Travis, her 2 grandkids Robert and Evelyn, her great aunt Dorothy and her dog...
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...
