Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Rudy Contreras
Aug 29, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rudy "Wedo" Contreras Jr, of Pima, AZ on August 29, 2023, at the age of 56. Rudy was a life-long resident of the Gila Valley who was born on April 6, 1967, in Safford, AZ to Rudy Martin Contreras & Rosa Arvayo Contreras with siblings Bonnie,...
Joan Cardon
Aug 19, 2023
Joan Rollo (Mortensen) Cardon passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1935 in Pima, Arizona to Clint Rollo and Della Randall Rollo. She was the oldest child of four sisters. As her father was a teacher and school administer, the family moved around the state of...
Gloria White
Aug 19, 2023
Gloria Ann White was born on July 25, 1954 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Gregorio and Tiburcia Bejarano. On August 19, 2023, at the age of 69, she entered into eternal life in Safford, Arizona. At the time of her passing she was lovingly surrounded by her husband, Michael White, daughters Deena Bejarano and Joan Flores, and her grandchildren, Reyna...
Evelyn Davison
Aug 14, 2023
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Evelyn Davison (nee Bevers), born July 2, 1927, in Justiceburg, Texas. A loving mother, compassionate friend, and thoughtful soul, Evelyn departed from us on August 14, 2023, at the age of 96. She resided in Safford, Arizona for 52 years, where her generosity and warmth touched countless lives. Evelyn was a...
Kim Hale
Aug 13, 2023
Kim married Emery Hale on September 22, 2016. She liked to do arts and crafts, and loved taking their 4 dogs to the river. Kim was an animal lover her whole life. Kim is survived by her husband, Emery Hale, of Pima, two brothers, Kevin and Mark McEuen, her son, Adam (Holly) McEuen, of Safford, son Ryan Hale (Serenity), Erin...
William Prestridge
Aug 4, 2023
William (Bill) H. Prestridge, Sr went to be with the Lord on August 4th, 2023, at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Peoria, AZ. He was born on September 15, 1937, in Clifton, AZ to William Smith Prestridge & Bertha Margret Jones-Prestridge. Bill grew up on multiple ranches in Graham, Greenlee, and Cochise Counties. He attended Wilcox High School where he was...
Jerald Randall
Aug 4, 2023
Jerald Wayne Randall “Butch” April 6, 1944 – August 4, 2023 Jerald was born April 6th, 1944 in Morenci, Arizona to Anson and Cruz Randall. He was the fourth and final child of their family. He spent his first four years in Grants, New Mexico, then the family moved back to Clifton. He lost his father the next year. He...
Ruth McCullough
Aug 3, 2023
Ruth Lenore McCullough Born February 22, 1927, she entered her heavenly home August 3, 2023, at 96 years old, from her home in Safford, Arizona. She was the third child born to Claud and Hazel (McCreery) Howe, after Olah and Ronald, followed by DuWayne at their family farm in the rural community of Housel, near Leslie, Michigan. Her parents modeled...
Salvador Estrada
Jul 31, 2023
Salvador “Sal” Estrada, a man of adventurous spirit, contagious humor, and boundless generosity, was born in the small town of Dell City, Texas on July 26, 1960. He was a beacon of love and laughter in the lives of all who were fortunate to know him. Salvador, who passed away on July 31, 2023, was a remarkable individual whose vibrant...
Randy Jones
Jul 31, 2023
On Monday, July 31, 2023, Randy Jones, 80, of Safford, AZ, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy (Miner) and his stepson Jerry by his side. Randy was a retired Firefighter/EMT from the Mesa Fire Department. After retiring, he moved to Safford Arizona and helped to initiate the EMT program for the Gila Valley...
Pearl Smith
Jul 29, 2023
Pearl Smith, born as Pearl Jennings on the 2nd of January 1937, in the picturesque town of Gainsborough, UK, passed away peacefully on the 29th of July 2023. To know Pearl was to be touched by an extraordinary spirit, a vibrant woman whose warmth and kindness radiated outwards, touching the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her....
Bernardo Vega
Jul 27, 2023
Bernardo Vega Jr., "Gordo" of Safford Arizona peacefully entered into rest on July 27, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 82. Bernardo was born on July 2, 1941 in Morenci, AZ to Bernardo Vega and Gumesinda Bejarano. He grew up in Morenci and graduated from Morenci High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he enlisted...
Robert Gonzalez
Jul 24, 2023
It is with an uplifting spirit that we celebrate the life of Robert “Bob” Gonzalez, a compassionate soul who filled the world with his ingenuity, talent, and wit. Born on April 28, 1953, in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico, Robert's journey was one that spanned many moments of laughter, love, and lasting memories. For fifty years, he made his home...
Sandra Burkle
Jul 24, 2023
Sandra Willette Burkle, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully in the presence of her loved ones into her Father’s arms on Monday, July 24, 2023. She is preceded in passing by her father William A Wall and her mother Anne (Richards) Wall. Her legacy lives on through her loving husband of 47 years, Gilbert, children Rene’ (Bill) Ruff, Jack...
