Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Elias Benavidez
Dec 24, 2012
Elias C. Benavidez, 87, of Pima Entered into rest on Monday, December 24, 2012 in Tucson. He was born on March 13, 1925 in Las Cruses, NM, to Andres and Dorotea Benavidez. He married Sarah Lopez on October 30, 1949 in Lordsburg, NM. Elias served his country honorably during WWII in the U.S. Army. He retired from Phelps Dodge Mining...
Paul Castor
Dec 23, 2012
Paul Owen Castor, 62, of Lafayette, Indiana and formerly a resident of Silver City, New Mexico, entered into rest on December 23, 2012. He was born on July 2, 1950. Paul was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. He received many awards and recognitions including the Good Conduct Medal, Physical Achievement, Rifle Sharpshooter, Pistol Marksman, National Defense...
Christopher Nofchissey
Dec 21, 2012
Christopher James Nofchissey, 23, of Clifton, entered into rest on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the University Medical Center in Tucson. He was born on August 19, 1989 in Safford, to Dennis and Manuela Nofchissey. He married Donna Gonzalez on October 19, 2012 in Clifton. Chris graduated from Morenci High Schools Class of 2009. He was currently attending the Conservatory...
Beverly Thompson
Dec 20, 2012
Beverly Jane Thompson, 83, of Safford, entered into rest on December 20, 2012. She was born on May 29, 1929 in Plainfield, Iowa to Coile Shoemaker and Nadine Stufflebeam Shoemaker. A Memorial Service for Beverly will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Les Shannon
Dec 18, 2012
Les Dale Shannon, 51, of Thatcher, entered into rest on December 18, 2012. He was born on June 13, 1961 in Seattle, WA to Gilbert Shannon and Janice Mellon. A memorial for Les will take place 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the home of his borther Charles Dunlap. Charles' address is 9610 W. Cottonwood Wash Road, Pima.
James Blair
Dec 18, 2012
James Edward Blair, 77, of Safford, entered into rest on December 18, 2012. He was born in Worthington, Minnesota, on January 12, 1935 to Robert French Blair and Mary Jane Messick Blair. Military honors for James will be performed at 10:00 a.m. at McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 22.
Daniel Contreras
Dec 17, 2012
Daniel Martinez Contreras or Danny as he was known, 45, of Pima, entered into rest December 17, 2012 at his home in Pima. Danny was born September 13, 1967 in Safford to Maria and Jose Contreras. He was the youngest of 14 siblings, 7 brothers and 7 sisters. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria; brothers, Rudy and...
James Grauer
Dec 16, 2012
James "Jimmy" Grauer, 66, of Pima, entered into rest on December 16, 2012. He was born in Patagonia, AZ on December 16, 1946 to Milo H. Grauer and Lydia Salazar Grauer. A viewing for Jimmy will be held at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at...
Charles Tinney
Dec 11, 2012
Charles Tinney of Green Valley, Arizona, entered into rest on December 11, 2012. A short memorial service for Charles was held on Thursday, December 27 at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Military Honors were presented by the Gila Valley Honor Guard.
May Rhodes
Dec 8, 2012
May Laura Rhodes, 83, of Duncan, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Tucson. She was born on February 3, 1929, in Michigan to Ray and Gladys Hallock. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Duncan LDS Stake Center, with Bishop Buddy Jensen officiating.
Lawrence Taylor
Dec 8, 2012
Lawrence Larry Taylor 67, of Mesa, AZ passed away December 8, 2012 in the comfort of his wife and children. Larry was born on February 6, 1945 in Oakland, CA to John and Helen Taylor. He attended the University of Arizona and was in sales for over 40 years before retiring in 2009. During his retirement he became involved in...
Silas Romero
Dec 7, 2012
Biography Silas Romero, Jr.,70, of Safford, entered into rest on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the Sunset Hills Care Center in Safford. He was born on November 3, 1942, in Ortiz, Co, to Silas and Cora Romero. Silas was a gentle and caring man. During his young married life while living in Morenci he was blessed with the births of...
Carl Krass
Dec 5, 2012
Carl Kenneth Krass, born Oct. 3, 1953 in Morenci, Az and passed away Dec. 5, 2012 at his home in Clifton, Az. He is survived by his son Eli and Eli's family, Maggie and grandchildren, Anjelica, Gabriel, Anna, Joseph, and the light of his life, Granddaughter, Leilani Diane Krass. He is also survived by his brothers, Jim Krass, Farmington, NM...
Brenda Applegate
Nov 29, 2012
Brenda Kay Applegate (Bigler) was born September 6, 1953 in Safford, Arizona to Jacob and Verna Bigler. She was the oldest child and only daughter. She had three younger brothers and was raised in Central, Arizona and was active in the LDS Church while she attended grade school at the Thatcher Public Schools and graduated from Thatcher High School. She...
Bill Love
Nov 28, 2012
Bill Earl Love, 87, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Phoenix. Viewing will be on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Chapel. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. at the Thatcher Cemetery.
Duane Spalsbury
Nov 16, 2012
Duane Spalsbury , 90 of Safford , AZ passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at his home. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to George and Marie Spalsbury. Duane was the oldest of two boys. He attended school in St. Joseph Missouri. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree as an accounting Major at the University of Kansas....
Toby Galt-Jansen
Nov 15, 2012
Toby Nan Galt-Jansen, 58, of Eden, entered into rest on November 15, 2012. She was born on January 20, 1954 to Carroll and Barbara Hart in Dallas, TX. A Memorial Service for Toby will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2 at the Real Life Community Church, in Safford.
Vonda Robertson
Nov 10, 2012
Vonda Renee Robertson, 48, of Phoenix, entered into rest on November 10, 2012. She was born in San Carlos, AZ on October 1, 1964 to Vandice Robertson and Olive Harvey Robertson. A viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. on Saturday, November 17 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bylas. The funeral will follow, beginning at 10:00...
John Sircy
Nov 10, 2012
John B. Sircy, 90, was born March 28, 1922, and passed away on November 10, 2012, at his home in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Lafayette, TN, moved to Morenci in 1955 and was employed by Phelps Dodge. During this time he lived both in Morenci and Thatcher. John was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows...
Sandra Torrence
Nov 8, 2012
Sandra Torrence, 66, of Duncan entered into rest on November 8, 2012. Sandra was born on July 21, 1946. A memorial service for Sandra was held at the Duncan Church of Jesus Christ of latter day Saints on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
