Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Joyce Larson
Oct 18, 2023
Norma Joyce Reed Larson was born March 2nd, 1931, in Safford, Arizona, at the house that her mother and grandmother lived in. She attended school in Safford and graduated from Safford High School in 1949. On June 1, 1950, she married Gene Robert Larson. They celebrated their 73rd anniversary this year. Joyce and Gene Robert were the parents of 6...
Velma Stringfellow
Oct 15, 2023
Velma "Irene" Stringfellow passed away at her home on October 15, 23, at the age of 94. She was born August 10, 1929, in Los Palomas, New Mexico to Eula Lee Swope & Prentice Jefferson Carter. On October 18, 1947, she married Alvin Lloyd Stringfellow in Hatch, New Mexico. They traveled between New Mexico and Arizona during their lifetime. Irene...
Donald Saunders
Oct 12, 2023
Donald William Saunders Jr., a beloved resident of Safford, Arizona, left this world on October 12, 2023, at the age of 54. He was born on October 25, 1968, in Mesa, Arizona, to his loving parents, Martha Jean Messinger and Donald William Saunders Sr. He was a cherished brother to Katrina Zehring, Kristina Waghorn, Mike Saunders, and Cyndi Able. Donald...
Robert Jones
Oct 10, 2023
Robert “Ivan” Jones, 77, of Central, AZ, passed away of COVID-19 complications on October 10, 2023. Ivan was born to James Ivan Jones & Ida Ruby Rogers Jones on October 20, 1945 in Central, AZ. His dedication to his town was known far and wide. He spent a lovely 56 years married to his wife, Trulia Diane Jones, of which...
Saundra Gaines
Sep 30, 2023
Saundra Esther Gaines was born October 21, 1948, to the late Romeo & Ruth Gaines. On September 30th, 2023, Saundra went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully surrounded by the angels of God and her loved ones. Saundra was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and was the 2nd eldest of six children. Saundra spent her early childhood in...
Christina Lauver
Sep 26, 2023
Christina “Tina” Lauver was born in Clifton, AZ on November 5th 1957. Tina passed away suddenly on September 26th 2023. After high school, Tina became a homemaker, raising her three children Jasen, Marleena and Liz. In 1999, Tina was reunited with her high school boyfriend Glenn Hardwick, which she spent her last 24 years loving and cherishing. Tina enjoyed cooking...
Rudy Cisneros
Sep 22, 2023
The family of Rudy Cisneros of Clifton, Arizona is saddened to announce his passing on September 22, 2023, at the age of 69. Rudy was the 6th of 7 children to Antonio & Cordelia Cisneros. At this time his adventures began, exploring old Morenci A Hill. They moved to site 3 where a Band of Brothers was formed, that expanded...
Tiffany Lester
Sep 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Tiffany Buma Lester August 3, 1964 - September 15, 2023 Tiffany Buma Lester gracefully left us here on Earth while at home with her family by her side after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Roger Brent Buma and Ranae Coon Buma. She was the oldest of 3 children....
Sara Herrera
Sep 12, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sara (Lujan) Herrera September 12th, 2023, at the age of 86 surrounded by her loved ones. Sara was born in Sonora, Arizona December 19th, 1936, to Urbano Romero and Sara Sanchez Romero. She then grew up in old Morenci with her siblings (Danny, Gabriel, Robert, Herlindo, and Aurora). Later she...
Hattie Patton
Sep 11, 2023
Hattie "Janet" Shelley Patton was born on April 2, 1938 to Worthington McKindree & Lois (McClain) Shelley in Silver City, New Mexico. Janet was an identical twin. She and her twin sister attended Cliff schools in Cliff, New Mexico and finished her with her high school diploma in May of 1956. After graduation, she began attending Western New Mexico University....
John Norris
Sep 7, 2023
John Coy Norris passed away on September 7, 2023 in his home in York, AZ. He was surrounded by his family. John was born to JC & Mary Norris on July 14, 1960 in Bisbee, AZ. His family moved to Morenci, Az his freshman year due to the mine closing down. After graduation, Coy moved to Buckeye, AZ and worked...
