Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Marjorie Eiler
Nov 8, 2014
Marjorie Betts Eiler Devoted Wife, Mother, & Grandmother Marjorie Betts Eiler, 88, joined her husband in eternal rest on Saturday, November 8, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was born April 17, 1926 in Jewel, Kansas to Berg and Amy Betts. On November 30, 1949 she married her life-long love, Leonard Eiler. While living in Beloit, KS, they had...
Steve Hayden
Nov 7, 2014
Steven Ray Hayden Steve, 60, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Morenci, AZ, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 in Phoenix. He was born on February 23, 1954 in Morenci to Owen and Clara Hayden. He graduated from Morenci High School. He married Cindy Gomez on January 17, 1984 in Clifton, AZ. Steve was a machinist by trade, a skilled...
Josephine Norris
Nov 5, 2014
Josephine Jo Barbara Norris passed away peacefully on November 5, 2014, at the age of 96 years old. Born in Argo, Illinois on March 13, 1918; daughter of Anthony and Mary Migas. She had 6 siblings: Stephanie Josephine Migas, Stephanie Sophie Migas, Bruno Migas, Benjamin Migas, Wanda Migas, and Ann Migas. Jo was a Catholic, a devoted wife, mother, aunt,...
Lucinda Wilson
Nov 5, 2014
Lucinda Wilson was born on August 18, 1951 in Bylas. She had lived a life of full adventure. Lucinda left the reservation and moved to San Francisco. She lived there with her brother, Chesley. She loved the city life. Eventually she moved to Oakland and studied nursing. There she had her beautiful boy Charles. After living in California, she moved...
Nellie Plasencio
Nov 2, 2014
Nellie Escobedo Plasencio was born in Solomonville, AZ on February 27, 1925, to the late Julio and Petra Escobedo and was one of seven children. Nellie attended grade school in Solomon and graduated from Safford High School in 1943. She would later be the first Hispanic woman to graduate with an Associates Degree in Business from the Gila College, now...
Orlando Arrellin
Nov 1, 2014
Orlando passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Services for Orlando will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with a viewing starting at 9:00 am, the Rosary will be led at 10:00 am and a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am.
William Hill
Oct 28, 2014
Biography William Bill Hill Graveside services for William Hill, 80, of Duncan, AZ, will be conducted by Joel Miller at 4:00 p.m. on November 8, 2014 at the Duncan Cemetery. William passed away on October 28, 2014. William was born July 11, 1934 in Sheldon, AZ, the son of Charles and Rilda Hill. William grew up in Duncan and graduated...
Titan Cabrera
Oct 21, 2014
Send Flowers Titan Dean Cabrera June 30, 2014 - October 21, 2014 Titan Dean Cabrera, infant son of Abraham and Cassie Cabrera, returned to his loving Father in Heaven on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. He was born on June 30, 2014 in Safford. Titan was a happy loving baby boy, who touched so many peoples hearts, and will be greatly...
Braydon Green
Oct 21, 2014
Biography Braydon Carter Green, "Brady" passed away on Tuesday, October 21 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born February 16, 1996 to Carter & Glenna Green. He graduated from Perry High School in 2014. Brady is survived by his parents, Carter and Glenna, sister Brandi Roland and brother Reece Green. He was preceded in death by his brother Brian Green. A...
Rosie Torrez
Oct 20, 2014
Rosie Nita Torrez, 81, of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away October 20, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ. Rosie was born May 201, 1933 in Mesa, AZ to Jesus & Elisa Torrez. She attended school in Mountain View, CA. Rosie married Pascual Torrez and together they had four children; Freddy, Andrew, Kathy & JoAnn. She was a loving mother, housewife and nursery...
Helen Lopez
Oct 18, 2014
Elena Helen Lopez passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2014 at Friendship Village, Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, AZ at the age of 81. Helen was born on January 9, 1933 in Solomonville, AZ to Pablo Ruiz Juarez and Bonifacia Gonzalez Juarez who were part of one of the early pioneer families in Solomon....
Jose Cueto
Oct 17, 2014
Jose "Joe" Cueto, 71, of Duncan, passed away October 17, 2014 . Joe was born October 16, 1943 in Morenci, Arizona to Jose & Teofila Cueto. Services for Joe are pending at this time.
Jim Scarborough
Oct 14, 2014
Jim Loyd Scarborough, 80, of Safford, passed away October 14, 2014. Jim was born June 16, 1934 to Robert and Melva Scarborough in Apache, Oklahoma. Jim is survived by his children: Jim, Johnnie, Jerry and Jesse Scarborough, grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings; Wilma, Terri and Winfred. He is preceded in death by his wife Patsy Ann. A graveside service for...
James Horton
Oct 12, 2014
James Claire Horton, 79, of Thatcher, passed away October 12, 2014 in Safford. James was born February 15, 1935 to Chester and Elizabeth Horton in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania. No services are planned at this time.
Evangeline Meade
Oct 11, 2014
Evangeline Noline Meade was born July 29, 1959 in San Carlos, Arizona to the late Evans Noline and Vadna Quade Noline. As an infant she moved with her family to Chicago where her dad worked for some time. They returned home and Evangeline attended Ft. Thomas School until the 9th grade. She was the oldest of five sisters; Lenell Noline,...
Gary Owens
Oct 9, 2014
Gary Owens, 56, of Duncan, passed away October 9, 2014. Gary was born May 2, 1958 in Ozark Arkansas to Bobby Gene and Eula Margaret Walls. No services are planned at this time.
George Juan
Oct 7, 2014
George Juan, 57, of Bylas, passed away October 7, 2014 in Safford surrounded by his loving family. George was born February 22, 1957 in San Carlos to Leo & Florence Juan. He went to high school in Ft. Thomas and later earned his Associates Degree. Juan joined the army and served in Germany for 4 years. George was an E.M.T....
Carl Watson
Sep 28, 2014
Carl Arthur Watson, age 62, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Carl, also known as Rojoe, in the band duo Rojoe & Sapphire, and CW as a radio host, was born in Mesa, AZ to parents Calvin Ray Watson (deceased) and Mary Elizabeth DeSpain Watson. Carls siblings include Michael Ray Watson,...
Patti Pender
Sep 27, 2014
Patti Pender, 50, of Safford, passed away September 27, 2014. Patti was born December 12, 1963 to Paul & Pauline Miller in Okinawa, Japan. Patti was a loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. Patti was happily married to Michael Pender until his passing in 2012. Patti will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Patti is survived...
Ralph Evans
Sep 26, 2014
Ralph Edward Evans was born on October 4, 1940 in Cliff, New Mexico, to Lloyd Thomas Evans and Opal Ola Witherspoon Evans. He entered in to rest on September 26, 2014, in Tucson, Arizona. In his younger days, Ed enjoyed riding his Harley and traveling. He was a biker at heart, even when he could no longer ride. In his...
