Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Edith Higgins
Aug 13, 2014
Edith Laree Higgins, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Haven of Safford. A viewing for Edith will be held on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 5 to 8 pm at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services for Edith will be Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Old Central LDS Chapel. Interment will follow...
Edna Norton
Aug 12, 2014
Edna Norton of Safford passed away August 12, 2014. Services for Edna are pending at this time.
Chris Manjarrez
Aug 12, 2014
Biography Chris Manjarrez passed away on August 12, 2014, in the company of friends in Solomon, AZ. He was born on a snowy morning on Dec 12, 1985, in Safford, Arizona. He graduated from Safford High School in 2004. His favorite activity was being with his friends. Chris was always a comical and fun person to be around. He was...
Joe Lujan
Aug 11, 2014
Joe Medina Lujan, 85 of Nuevo, CA, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Hemet Valley Medical Center in Hemet, CA. Joe was born in Arizona in September 12, 1928 to Julian and Concepcion Lujan. He was a mason by trade for over 50 years and helped build all of the Southern California Stater Bros markets. Joe, along with his...
Allen Bellamy
Aug 10, 2014
Allen Franklin Bellamy, 70, of Duncan passed away August 10, 2014 at his home with his loving family at his side. Allen was born March 7, 1944 to Clyde and Rosie Bellamy in Safford, Arizona. Allen earned several degrees in electronics in college and also earned several awards for his service to the U.S. Military as an electrical engineer. He...
Hope Hammer
Aug 9, 2014
Hope Elmer Hammer, 39, of Duncan, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Duncan. She was born on October 30, 1975, in Tucson, to Alvin and Betty Elmer. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Duncan LDS Stake Center, with a viewing one hour prior to services.
Bob Buckner
Aug 9, 2014
Bobby Scott Buckner, 76, of Virden, NM, passed away August 9, 2014 at his home with his loving family at his side. Bobby was born January 3, 1938 to George Lloyd and Pearl Roberts Buckner in McKinney, TX. Bobby worked in the Copper mining industry but his love was for fishing, football, NASCAR, auto mechanics, camping and going to church....
Arthur Paradez
Aug 8, 2014
Arthur Tudie Paredez, 66, of Safford, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, August 8, 2014, at his home. He was born August 15, 1947 in Morenci, AZ, to Manuel and Casiana Paredez. He met and later married Irene Arrelin on July 16, 1965. To this union was born three children: Arthur Artie, Christine and Jessica. Arthur and Irene moved to Mammoth,...
Douglas Boudreau
Aug 7, 2014
Douglas J. Boudreau, 67, of Safford, passed away August 7, 2014. Douglas was born November 22, 1946 to Gerald Joseph & Constance Anita Boudreau in Waterville, Maine. Douglas was 100% disabled but was also a man with many ways to help others. He was in the US Navy from 1966 until 1969 and loved the open waters. After his service...
Florene Shurtz
Aug 5, 2014
Florene Shurtz, 82, passed away peacefully in her home in Central, AZ on August 5, 2014, with her son by her side. She was born July 29, 1932 to Floyd and Irene Butler in Taylor, AZ. Florene was married to the love of her life, Gale Shurtz, and together they celebrated 54 plus years of marriage. She raised a wonder...
Rose Chavez
Aug 4, 2014
Rose J. Chavez, 79, entered into eternal rest peacefully with her daughter, Camilla, granddaughter Cristina and her friends Megan & Cody by her side on Monday, August 4, 2014 is Scottsdale, AZ. She was born January 6, 1935 to Lorenzo and Mary Jimenez in Safford, AZ. Rose is now home with Heavenly Father. She was well known in Safford as...
Jim Cabral
Aug 3, 2014
Jim Nava Cabral, 88, of Clifton, passed away August 3, 2014 in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born May 23, 1926 to Bernardo & Maria Nava Cabral in Morenci, AZ. He served his country in the U. S. Army 41st Infantry Division from 1945 until 1947. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 28 and the Clifton Booster...
Martha Nichols
Aug 1, 2014
Martha Janell Nichols was born on November 9, 1951 and went to be with Heavenly Father on August 1, 2014. Janell was born to Wesley and Wanda Crum in Safford, Arizona and spent most of her life here. Janell loved the outdoors, especially Mt. Graham. Her favorite spot was at Arcadia. She also spent countless weekends fishing and camping with...
Nathaniel Matthews
Aug 1, 2014
Nathaniel Nate Matthews, age 56, of Safford was born November 1, 1957 in Patagonia, AZ to Shirley and Vorris Matthews. Nate began working as a senior in high school and worked and played hard all of his life. He loved to go hunting and fishing. Whenever he had time off, you knew he was out in the boonies or building...
Rafael Lara
Jul 30, 2014
Rafael P. Lara, 86, of Clifton, passed away July 30, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Services for Rafael will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Clifton, Arizona. A viewing will start at 10:00 am, with a Rosary at 11:00 am and a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Rodolfo Espinoza
Jul 27, 2014
Rodolfo Rudy Espinoza, 87, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 at Haven of Safford Nursing Home. Rudy was born November 15, 1926 in Miami, AZ. Rudy talked frequently of his love for life on the ranch, between Eagle Creek and the Gila River, where he lived as a child tending to the horses and goats. He attended school in...
William Rockwell
Jul 27, 2014
William Travis Rockwell, 50, of Safford, passed away July 27, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Travis was born April 8, 1964 in Safford, AZ the son of Mary Lola Jones & William Nathan Rockwell. He is survived by his parents; Lola Jones and William Rockwell, his sister, Shannon (Ken) Allen, brothers; Aaron (Christina) Rockwell, Jason (Krista) Rockwell, nieces: Amber Fields, Richele...
John Kolodgy
Jul 26, 2014
Biography John Kolodgy, 74, of Safford, passed away July 26, 2014. Services are pending at this time.
Libby Casoose
Jul 23, 2014
Libby N. Casoose, 79, of Eagar, AZ passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on July 23, 2014. A Wake for Libby will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Eagar, AZ. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at...
John Maxon
Jul 21, 2014
John Mead Maxon was born April 4, 1954 in Barrington, IL. He entered into eternal rest with our Lord, Jesus Christ on August 9, 2014, after a lengthy illness. John was reared in Tucson, AZ, where his father, Norman, was the architect, engineer and original developer of the town of Green Valley, AZ. John spent much of his youth and...
