Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona

Casey Rodela

Casey Rodela

Dec 26, 2014

Casey Rodela, 92 passed away at home with his loving family at his side. A Rosary will be led on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Memorial Mass following at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Safford Cemetery.

Virginia Gilliland

Virginia Gilliland

Dec 25, 2014

Virginia Gilliland, 90, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Safford, passed away December 25, 2014 in Albuquerque. She was born September 11, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA to Thomas & Maybelle Dodge. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Caldwell Funeral Chapel beginning at 1:30 p.m. with interment in the Thatcher Cemetery following services.

Janie Wiley

Janie Wiley

Dec 22, 2014

Janie Martinez Wiley, 52, of Safford, formerly of Willcox, entered into rest on Monday, December 22, 2104 in Tucson. She was born September 12, 1962 in Willcox, to Edwardo and Helen Martinez. Janie attended school in the Willcox area, and graduated from Willcox High School in 1980. She worked for the Department of Corrections and as an administrator for several...

Herman Harris

Herman Harris

Dec 21, 2014

Herman Phillip Harris, 90, passed away December 21, 2014 in Gilbert, Arizona. Herman was born April 29, 1924 to Jasper & Ella Harris in St. Johns, Arizona. A Graveside service for Herman will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Central Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

Paul Carlin

Paul Carlin

Dec 18, 2014

Paul Carlin, a long-time Pima resident, passed peacefully from his residence at the Heritage House in Safford to his eternal life Thursday, December 18, 2014. Paul was born June 29, 1935 in Canton, Ohio. Paul endured many hardships throughout his life, but was always positive, friendly and cheerful to others. He was an avid stamp collector and amateur historian and...

Cleofas Dugi

Cleofas Dugi

Dec 17, 2014

Cleofas Cleo Frank Dugi, 80, of Pima, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Cleo was born January 29, 1934 in Panna Marie, Texas to Cleofas & Virginia Dugi. He moved to Bisbee, AZ and started a family, then eventually landed in Pima in 1975. Cleo served two years in the U.S. Army and four years in the National Guard. He...

Max Hancock

Max Hancock

Dec 17, 2014

Max Gilbert Hancock of Mesa, AZ passed away at home on December 17, 2014 at the age of 86. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Max was born in Thatcher, AZ on June 1, 1928 to John W.W. and Cleora Allred Hancock. His family moved to Safford when he was in elementary school and he graduated from...

Ernestine Melton

Ernestine Melton

Dec 14, 2014

Ernestine O'Neil Melton, 91, of Safford, passed away December 14, 2014. Ernestine was born May 12, 1923 in Phieffer, Arkansas to William Nellie Hatman. A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Solomon Chapel at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in...

Charlie Gherna

Charlie Gherna

Dec 13, 2014

Gilbert A. "Charlie" Gherna, 85, of Safford, entered into rest on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Tucson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 25, 1929 in Naco to Charles and Maria Gherna. He married his lovely wife Linda Jaime and they lived in Naco. While in Naco, Charlie worked for Phelps Dodge Mining...

Cheryl Madrid

Cheryl Madrid

Dec 13, 2014

Cheryl Nicole Madrid, 29, of Safford, passed away December 13, 2014. Cheryl was born August 8, 1985 to Jalita Hooper & Anthony Madrid in Gallup, New Mexico. Cheryl went to College at Eastern Arizona College where she studied phlebotomy. She was a mother and a homemaker. She loved collecting girlie stuff and she loved animals. Cheryl was the happiest when...

Gladys Rhode

Gladys Rhode

Dec 7, 2014

Gladys Evelyn Rhode, 92, of Safford, passed away December 7, 2014. Gladys was born February 10, 1922 in Louisa Kentucky to George John & Blanche Evelyn Morat. A Memorial for Gladys will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Gila Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Safford at 1:00 p.m.

Charlotte Pawlowski

Charlotte Pawlowski

Nov 29, 2014

Charlotte (Wesley) Pawlowski born January 12, 1935 in Palestine, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side, November 29, 2014. Loving mother and devoted wife to the late Steven Pawlowski, leaves behind a daughter Melinda Wesley, step-sons Daniel and Larry Pawlowski, sister Meadena Binsfield, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Charlotte will be greatly missed by family, friends...

Jadah Morrison

Jadah Morrison

Nov 29, 2014

Send Flowers Jadah Ulalemamae Morrison January 7, 2014 - November 29, 2014 Jadah Ulalemamae Ulugia Morrison, 10 mos., of Tempe, AZ, passed away November 29, 2014. She was born January 7, 2014 in Lawrence, Kansas to Garrick Dan Morrison & Sinaumea Ulugia. During Jadahs short life here on earth she loved to watch western cowboy shows with her dad and...

Gene Williams

Gene Williams

Nov 28, 2014

Bobbie Gene Williams passed away at age 84, on November 28, 2014. Gene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Farrell E. Williams and her son Craig. She is rejoicing in being with them again. Gene was born on Oct. 31, 1930 in Eastland, Texas to Marshall H. & Ina Mae Fox. She was raised in the Safford and...

Katy Holguin

Katy Holguin

Nov 20, 2014

Katy G. Holguin, 85, of Safford, passed peacefully with her daughters at her side on November 20, 2014 in Safford, AZ. She was born October 18, 1929 in Safford to Ralph and Jessie Garcia. She married Mike Holguin on April 27, 1951 and to this union four daughters were born. Katy was born in Graham County and was a long...

Anna Henkel

Anna Henkel

Nov 20, 2014

Anna Sophia Kuenstler Patzer Henkel was born on September 1, 1918 in Fiddichow, Pomarania, Germany to Heinrich Kunstler and Amalie Schonmeier Kunstler and she peacefully entered into rest on November 20, 2014 in Safford, Arizona. She was the oldest of 6 children. On February 24, 1942 she married her first husband, Edgar Patzer. He was sent into battle in World...

Myla Montez

Myla Montez

Nov 18, 2014

Send Flowers Myla Rose Montez November 18, 2014 - November 18, 2014 Myla Rose Montez, entered and left this world on Tuesday, November 18, at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. She is survived by her parents, Ventura Montez, and Amy Francine Luna; her grandparents, Jose and Debra Luna, Steven and Aline Hernandez, and Ventura H. Montez. Funeral...

Jim Edgerton

Jim Edgerton

Nov 14, 2014

Biography Jim Edgerton entered into rest on November 14, 2014. He was born on February 24, 1929 in Elba, New York. He has two sisters Pat Edgerton from New York, and Vera Savage from Tampa, Florida. A brother Ron Edgerton who is deceased. two sons Judd and Jess, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren all from Alaska. Jim served in...

William Willis

William Willis

Nov 13, 2014

William Billy Nelson Willis, 66, of Ft. Thomas, AZ, passed away November 13, 2014 in Safford. Billy was born February 16, 1948 in Safford to Preston & Alice Willis. After he graduated from Ft. Thomas High school, he attended Journeyman Electrical School. Bill loved the outdoors. He was an avid Hunter and Trapper. He also loved to fish. He was...

Christopher Byrd

Christopher Byrd

Nov 13, 2014

Chirstopher "Chris" Shane Byrd, 36, passed away November 13, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Chris was born August 25, 1978 in National City, CA. A viewing for Chris will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at...

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