Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Rhonda Damron
Jun 13, 2014
Rhonda Lynn Damron, 54, of York passed away at her home on Friday, June 13, 2014. A viewing will be held for Rhonda on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. The funeral service start at 2:00 p.m. and interment will follow at Gila Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Russell Wells
Jun 13, 2014
Russell Clay Wells, 48, of Safford, passed away June 13, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. Russel was born to Lonnie & Doris Long Wells in Safford. A Memorial Service will be held for Russell at 9:00 a.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Gayle Clonts
Jun 12, 2014
Gayle Eileen Clonts, 80, of Safford, entered into rest with her family at her side, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Gayle was born in Safford on November 20, 1933 to Haywood West and Madge Layton West. She was the only girl in a house full of boys. Gayle graduated from Safford High School. On March...
Barbara Davidson
Jun 11, 2014
Barbara Davidson 92, of Safford entered into rest Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Services are pending at this time.
Zina Johnson
Jun 11, 2014
Zina Johnson 81, of Bylas entered into rest on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. A wake will be held at the Johnson residence in Bylas on Friday, June 20, 2014 starting at 4:00 p.m. Services will be at the First Miracle Church in Bylas on Saturday, June 21, 2014...
Harold Hatch
Jun 6, 2014
Harold Hatch, 91, of Safford, passed away June 6, 2014 at his home with his wife by his side. Services for Harold are pending at this time.
Vernon Evans
Jun 6, 2014
Services are pending at this time and will be announced when complete Vernon Emerson Evans, age 92, of Safford, AZ passed away June 6, 2014 at his home with his loving family at his side. Vernon was born in Elmont, Kansas on February 22, 1922 the second child of Emerson Henry Evans and Vera Mrytle Rogers Evans. Vernon grew up...
Dennis Farley
Jun 4, 2014
Graveside services for Dennis will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Old Central Cemetery.
Flora Onsurez
Jun 2, 2014
Flora Medina Onsurez, 78, of Safford, entered into rest on June 2, 2014, at her home surrounded by family. Flora was born October 26, 1935 to Reyes Medina and Petra Martinez Medina in Texas. On March 21, 1956, Flora married Blas Cano Onsurez and they started their family. Flora loved being a homemaker all her life, taking care of her...
Tony Alvarez
Jun 1, 2014
Tony Alvarez, Sr. 83, of Safford, entered into rest on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Tony was born April 20, 1931 to Perfecto Cortez Alvarez and Micaela Rivera Alvarez. Tony grew up in Bisbee, Arizona and after graduating from High School, he joined the Marine Corps and was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant...
McKenzie Longstreet
May 31, 2014
Biography McKenzie Longstreet, Sr., 64, of Peridot, AZ, passed away May 31, 2014 in Globe, AZ. McKenzie was born August 20, 1949 to Harold and Grace Longstreet in San Carlos, AZ. He graduated from Ft. Thomas High School in 1969 and later that year married the love of his life, Lorraine Brown on August 15th. McKenzie liked fishing, playing his...
Loren Miller
May 28, 2014
Loren Nathaniel Miller, Sr., 54, of Bylas passed away May 28, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Loren was born to Lawrence G. and Berlinda Talgo Miller in San Carlos on January 5, 1960. Loren attended East Fork Lutheran High School then on to Fort Thomas High School. Loren then went into the Indian Action Program learning building trades where he studied...
Ruth Crabtree
May 25, 2014
Ruth Crabtree, 90, of Windor, GA and formerly of Safford, passed away May 25, 2014. A Viewing will be held at McDougal's Caldwell Chapel on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Funeral Service will be conducted at the Solomon LDS Chapel on Friday, May 30, 2014 starting at 1:00 pm with viewing 1 hour prior.
Darrell Bell
May 24, 2014
Darryl Lloyd Bell, 84 of Safford, passed away May 24, 2014 at his home. A viewing and service will be held at McDougal's Caldwell Chapel on Friday, May 30, 2014 beginning at 9:00 am. A memorial service will begin at 10:00 am with Father Robert Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow in the Safford Cemetery
Martin Lopez
May 20, 2014
Martin Lopez of Mammoth passed away at his home. A Celebration of Life for Martin will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014 starting at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 S. 8th Ave in Safford, Arizona.
Sharon Friauf
May 19, 2014
Sharon Darlene Friauf, 76, of Safford, passed away peacefully at her home May 19, 2014. Sharon was born January 11, 1938 to Herbert Charles and Myrtle Jane Hable Enzenauer in Bird Island, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm with her five siblings. On November 2, 1957 Sharon married Walter Friauf in Fullerton, CA. Sharon and Walt started their family...
Theron Ellsworth
May 18, 2014
Dr. Theron Charles Claridge Ellsworth of Solomon passed away this past weekend of natural causes. He was 92 years old, a resident of Solomon since September 2007. Dr. Ellsworth was born December 27, 1921 at Payson, Utah, the fifth son of James Clarence Ellsworth and Julia Eliza Claridge. He was a veteran of two wars, serving in the US Navy...
Francisco Banda
May 16, 2014
Francisco J. Banda, 86, of Safford, passed away May 16, 2014. Francisco was born November 3, 1927 to Thomas and Angelina Juarez Banda in Linares, Neveno Leon, Mexico. He was a carpenter by trade and a Pastor with the Apostolic Assembly of the faith in Christ Jesus. He liked to build things and make things out of old pieces of...
Elizabeth Harbison
May 16, 2014
Elizabeth A. Harbison, 84, passed away Friday May 16, 2014 at her residence in Scottsdale following a brief illness. Prior to that, she had resided in Thatcher, Arizona for several years and has been returned to Thatcher to be buried alongside her husband of 52 years, Lawrence E. Harbison. Elizabeth was born and raised in Oakland, California. She met Larry...
Elesta Small
May 15, 2014
Elesta Kaye Small, 36, of Byals, Arizona, passed away May 15, 2014 in Safford with her famiy at her side. Elesta was born to Scott Jr. and Serena Johnson Small. A Wake for Elesta will be held Friday, May 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Serens Small residence with the Funeral Service on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 1:00...
