Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Laree Martin
Oct 11, 2013
Laree Richardson Martin, 87 of Central passed away October 11, 2013. Laree was born October 4, 1926 to Ralph and Sarah Whipple Richardson in Virden, New Mexico. She was the fourth of five children. After graduating from high school in 1944, she worked her way through college and fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher and went on to obtain...
Daren Natsyn
Oct 11, 2013
Daren Natsyn, 43 of Bylas passed away October 11, 2013. A wake will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Natsyn Residence in Bylas, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Stanley Memorial Hall in Bylas, Arizona. Interment to follow at the Black Point Cemetery.
Joseph McConkie
Oct 10, 2013
Joseph Fielding McConkie, son of Bruce R. and Amelia Smith McConkie, passed away in his home, on October 10, 2013 surrounded by family. Born on April 3, 1941 in Salt Lake City, his youthful years were enriched by family and wonderful friends, who have remained close to the present. He and his wife Brenda are the parents of nine children:...
Ronda Touchton
Oct 10, 2013
Ronda Lou Touchton, 49 passed from this Earth on October 10, 2013. Ronda was born in Houston, Texas on October 21, 1963 and was a long time resident of Safford and Sierra Vista, Arizona. Ronda is survived by her father, Ronald Touchton; beloved life partner, Frank Nieto; children, Joshua Touchton, Nate Grossman, Shrere Nieto and Christjen Nieto; brothers, David Mavis,...
James Crum
Oct 9, 2013
Biography James Crum, 80 of Safford passed away at home on October 9, 2013. Jim was born April 21, 1933 to William Henry & Vina Lively Crum. A graveside memorial service was conduced on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Sunset at the Lebanon Cemetery in Artesia, Arizona.
Ethel Davis
Oct 9, 2013
E. Marlene Davis, 64 of Safford passed away at her home October 9, 2013. Marlene was born January 8, 1948 to Lora E. Brown. She was a long time employee of Ace Hardware. She loved her photos of her children and grandchildren. Marlene is survived by her husband, Melvin Butch Davis; daughter, Jaime Fusco; sons, David Ruppert, John Ruppert, and...
Corwin Grimes
Oct 7, 2013
Corwin Grimes, aka Korn or Corn bread was born February 18, 1980 to Dinah Small Dosela and the late Conrad Kinney. Corwin was later adopted by Wheeler Grimes, Sr. and the late Diana Wesley Grimes of Bylas. They loved Corwin and raised him as their own. Corwin first attended the Regeneration Christian School in Ft. Thomas, Arizona and went on...
Erminia Fernandez
Oct 7, 2013
Erminia Munoz Fernandez, 77, passed away October 7, 2013 at her home in Safford. She was born November 11, 1935 to Hortencia Amado Munoz & Ricardo Munoz in Solomon, Arizona. Erminia loved to play baseball, volleyball and basketball. She also loved to sing and she sure could sing. Erminia married Steve B. Fernandez on March 15, 1952 and they celebrated...
Mary Bianes
Oct 3, 2013
Biography Mary Alice Bianes, 93 formerly of Safford passed away in Tucson on October 3, 2013. Mary was born June 10, 1920 in Hugo, Oklahoma to William H. Kind and Addie C. McKee. She was a resident of Safford from 1945 through 1992 at which time she moved to Tucson. While residing in Safford, Mary took great joy in having...
Randy Bishop
Oct 2, 2013
Randy Bishop 56, of Safford passed away October 2, 2013. Randy was born June 6, 1957 to Gerald & Betty Strahin Bishop Services are pending at this time.
Robert Olivar
Oct 2, 2013
Robert Olivar, 51 of Bylas passed away in the early morning on October 2, 2013. Robert Gene Olivar Sr. was born May 12, 1962 to Audrey Kenton and Gene Olivar in San Carlos, Arizona. In November of 1998, Robert was elected to represent his community of Bylas and the San Carlos Apache Tribe for 8 years which was a great...
Sharen Springfield
Sep 27, 2013
Biography Sharen Springfield, 64 of Pima passed away September 27, 2013. Services are pending at this time.
Joseph Elgo
Sep 27, 2013
Joseph James Elgo, ada King was born November 25, 1958 to the late Josephine Dili Elgo and James Elgo. He had four sisters, Betty Robertson, Carol Victor, Darlene Pike, and Peggy Elgo; one brother, John Hackle. As a boy, Joseph attended Rice Elementary and Howard Jr. High School in Santa Barbara, California. He later attended Intermountain Indian Boarding School in...
Theresa Harvey
Sep 27, 2013
Theresa Longstreet Harvey, 77 of Bylas passed away on September 27, 2013. Theresa was born July 15, 1936 to Clinton Longstreet and Fannie Burr. Her hobbies included quilting, working crossword puzzles, family cookouts and gatherings. She also enjoyed playing bingo at Apache Gold Casino. Some of her most important life events included graduating from high school, her children, and the...
Consuelo Garcia
Sep 20, 2013
Consuelo Garcia, 90, of Geronimo entered into rest on September 20, 2013. Consuelo Connie was born September 29, 1922 to Pedro and Mercedes Robles in Thatcher, AZ. She grew up in Thatcher among 7 siblings and enjoyed dances at the San Jose Whoopi Hall during her late teens. It is there she met Demecio Mencho Garcia (1914 2000) whom she...
Robert Jurado
Sep 17, 2013
Robert "Robby" Jurado, 45 of Phoenix passed away September 17, 2013. Robby is survived by his sons, Justin Robert Todd and Robert Michael of Safford; two daughters, Mary Todd and Cassara Hernandez, and 2 grandchildren. A Viewing and Rosary will be conducted on Friday October 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel in Safford. Rosary to begin at...
Edward Sanders
Sep 17, 2013
Edward Raymond Sanders better known as Ray, entered eternal rest the morning of September 17, 2013 at his residence in Safford, AZ. Ray was born April 3, 1943 in Bisbee, AZ. He grew up working on the family farm, on Frontier Road near Bisbee, AZ and also on the Sanders Ranch in Turkey Creek in the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern...
Richard Lopez
Sep 7, 2013
Richard Rodolfo Lopez, 56 of Morenci, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was born July 26, 1957 to Rodolfo T. and Guadalupe C. Lopez of Clifton. Richard was raised in a loving family with his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was known to his family and others as Bubba and Mechanico. Richard attended Morenci High School. During his...
Linda Nelson
Sep 6, 2013
Linda L. Nelson, 70 of Pima passed away at her home September 6, 2013. Linda was born August 15, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa to Gilbert and Jean Winters. She was a full-time mother and grandmother. Linda enjoyed watching her favorite show, NCIS, and spending time with her loved ones. The births of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her...
Jane Bigler
Sep 4, 2013
Jane Bigler, 92 of Safford, passed away in the early morning on September 4, 2013. Services are pending at this time.
