Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Ilse Ontiveros
Feb 28, 2013
Ilse Ontiveros, 83, of Duncan, entered into rest on February 28, 2013 while surrounded by her family at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mannheim, Germany on April 5, 1929 to Heinrich and Helen Krail. Ilse came to the United States with her husband and Children in 1978. She never became a U.S. citizen but was very...
Les Agee
Feb 24, 2013
William Leslie Les Agee, 90, of Safford, entered into rest on February 24, 2013. He was born on October 23, 1922 in El Paso, Texas to Leslie William and Sadie Esther (Richins) Agee. Les and his wife Mary have been members of the Gila Valley community since 1983. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas, starting out as a welder...
Amy Kitcheyan
Feb 23, 2013
Amy Kitcheyan, 80, of Bylas, entered into rest on February 23, 1013 in Globe. She was born on November 20, 1932 to Tekora and Helen Kitcheyan. As a young girl she attended the Bylas Day School. As Amy grew and matured she became a Mother and homemaker. She enjoyed picking acorns, sewing and playing Apache cards. She loved her grandchildren...
Ernestine Dominguez
Feb 20, 2013
Ernestine Ernie Dominguez (also known to many as Deetch) 67, of Tucson, entered into rest on February 20, 2013 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31,1945 in Morenci, AZ to Apolonio and Nestora Dominguez. Ernie was the biggest University of Arizona Wildcat and Elvis fan that ever lived! As much as she loved the Wildcats...
Frank Arms
Feb 19, 2013
Frank Arms, 85, entered into rest on February 19, 2013 while at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1927 in Lookeba, Montana to Oscar and Lizzie Arms. Frank was a Snow Bird who lived in Safford durring the winters but called Montana his home. He is preceded in death by his lovely wife Jean Arms....
Edward Kelly
Feb 15, 2013
Edward Joseph Kelly, II, 90, of Safford, entered into rest on Friday, February 15, 2013 at his home in Safford, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 19, 1922 in Pawtucket, RI, to Edward Joseph Kelly and Anna C. Horan Kelly. He married Blanche T. Couture on August 21, 1954 in the Church of Our Lady of...
David Morton
Feb 14, 2013
David Ray Morton was born December 6 , 1940 in Perry Iowa to Gwen and Paul Morton. They moved to Safford when David was 9mos.David attended Safford Schools and went in to the Army in 1959. When David returned in May of 1964 he met and married the love of his life Peggy Cates. David passed away on February 14...
Phyllis Phillips
Feb 10, 2013
Phyllis Joyce Upshaw Phillips, 49, of Bylas, entered into rest on February 10, 2013. She was born on September 13, 1963 in San Carlos, AZ to Reede and Viola Upshaw. Following her graduation from Ft. Thomas High School in 1981 she attended American Indian Bible College for one year. She was a talented seamstress and sewed many beautiful camp dresses....
Dottie Rhea
Feb 10, 2013
Dottie Mae Rhea, 85, of Safford, entered into rest on February 10, 2013. She was born on April 8, 1927 in Fairview, Montana to Charles and Emma Wing. Dottie was home-schooled from kindergarten though her high school years. From that point on her life was a whir of activity. She was a very talented woman who contributed greatly to those...
Harvey Mott
Feb 7, 2013
Harvey Paul Mott, 81, of Thatcher, entered into rest on February 7, 2013. He was born on January 20, 1932 in Alamosa, Colorado to Joseph and Annie Prudence Mott. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He proudly served his country by serving in the United States Air Force; active duty in Korea....
Shirley Farnsworth
Feb 6, 2013
Shirley A. Farnsworth, 65, of Pima, entered into rest on February 6, 2013. She was born on October 10, 1947 in Safford, Arizona to Douglas and Helen Farnsworth. Shirley was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She grew up in the Gila Valley and attended Eastern Arizona College after finishing high school. Upon graduating...
Bill Pasley
Jan 27, 2013
William Bill Pasley, 64, of Safford, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Mt Graham Regional Medical Center following a long and valiant battle with diabetes. Bill was born to Stanley Bud & Eleanor Pasley on January 7, 1949 in Morenci, Arizona. While attending Morenci High School, Bill married his sweetheart, Tiny Smith. Because of his new responsibilities as...
Carlos De La Cruz
Jan 27, 2013
Carlos De La Cruz, entered into rest on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at his home in Safford, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service for Carlos will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 605 S. 14th Ave. in Safford.
Gabriel Boni
Jan 26, 2013
Send Flowers Gabriel Michael Boni January 19, 2013 - January 26, 2013 Baby Gabriel Michael Boni passed away surrounded by his loving family in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 2013, just days after his birth on January 19, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Wanda Smith and Marcus L. Boni; brother, Marcus Boni and grandmother, Rhodella Smith. Funeral services...
Isabel Chavez
Jan 25, 2013
Isabel Galvan Chavez, loving wife and mother passed away suddenly in her home on January 24, 2013 at the age of 86. Isabel is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Manuel; daughter, Maria Estella, son Manuel Jr.; brothers, Ysidro and Enrico Galvan. Isabel is lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters: Rene Chavez of Safford, Fernando Chavez...
Mercedes Archuleta
Jan 23, 2013
Mercedes Irene Archuleta, Mercy, was 70 years old, she resided in Safford Arizona. Mercedes passed away in her home with her family by her side, on January 23, 2013. Mercedes was born September 24, 1942, in Pueblo, Colorado to Cresencio and Mary Bravo. She had six sisters, Paulie, Bertha, Margaret, Susan, Nancy and Tina. In 1978 she met Esiquio Lozano...
Joy McGaughey
Jan 15, 2013
Joy Rogers McGaughey, known by some as "Sammy," entered into rest on January 15, 2013. She was born on July 30, 1936 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Walter and Oleana Friend Rogers. No formal funeral services are planned. Joy's family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the Church at Safford for a meal and...
Dorothy Stiner
Jan 15, 2013
Dorothy Kathryn Stiner, our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, teacher and friend went home on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013. She is survived by her wonderful, caring companion of 18 years, Larry Jelsma, an angel on earth by her side. Also her children, Lori Escalante, Robert (Deborah) Stiner and Daniel (Tina) Stiner. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Daniel Maldonado
Jan 12, 2013
Daniel Paredes Maldonado was born to Margarite and Daniel Maldonado in Morenci, Arizona on December 26, 1948. Daniel, affectionately known as Danny, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2013. Danny was a very rich and blessed man; he might not have been wealthy by worldly standards but was wealthy beyond means in terms of wealth that matters....
Robert Swift
Jan 11, 2013
Robert Lee Swift, 64, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at home with his family in Bylas, Arizona. Robert was born on September 9, 1948 to Arnold and Laura Bailey Swift in San Carlos, Arizona. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ester Kitcheyan Swift. He is survived by his daughters, Roberta Swift, Natalie Anderson and Laurie Cassa...
