Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Justin Moses
Nov 6, 2012
Justin "Boss" Moses, 47, of Bylas, entered into rest on November 6, 2012. He was born on October 25, 1965 in San Carlos, Arizona to Jacob and Caroline Moses. A wake will be held beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday November 16 at the home of Delores Moses. The funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17 at...
Barbara Gilbert
Nov 6, 2012
Barbara Jean Gilbert, 75, of Pima, passed away on November 6, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1937 in Clemenceau, AZ. Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jim Gilbert of Pima; son, Anson (Diana) Gilbert of Mesa; daughter, Shelly (Joe) Varela of Cottonwood; son, David (Dinh) Gilbert of Mesa; 20 grandchildren...
Lonnie Jackson
Nov 5, 2012
Lonnie Dell Jackson, 77, entered into rest on November 5, 2012. He was born on October 31, 1935 in Shreveport, LA to Manuel Jackson and Fannie Denmon Jackson and was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Margret and Archie Jackson. Lonnie had been a member of the Pima and Eden communities since 1989 and participated in both the Pentecostal and...
Jerome Van De Water
Nov 4, 2012
Jerome Jerry Steven Van De Water, 75, of Safford, entered into rest on November 4, 2012 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 2, 1937 in New York, NY to Stephen and Rosemary Van De Water. Jerry served honorably for many years in the United States Navy as an ETC. During his years of service he...
William Fischler
Oct 26, 2012
William Willy Gordon Fischler passed away at home on October 26, 2012 at the age of 59. He was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1953 to Gordon and Elaine Fischler. Willy received an associate of arts degree in criminal justice from Cochise College in May of 1974. He served as a law enforcement officer in Willcox and Greenlee...
Geraldine Clifford
Oct 25, 2012
Geraldine Jensen Clifford, 82, of Thatcher, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Thatcher, AZ to William Theodore Pease and Phoebe Wilson Allred Pease. Geraldine was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Safford, Thatcher, and Miami, Arizona areas. She was the best Mom on...
Ray Ferrin
Oct 18, 2012
Ray E. Ferrin, 101, of Pima, entered into rest at his home October 18, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1911 in Pima, Arizona Territory to Charles E. and Bettie Stinson Ferrin When he was 8 years old his family moved to Thatcher where he attended grade school and high school. The last 2 years of high school were...
Johnnie Tallant
Oct 15, 2012
Johnnie Joe Tallant, 75, of Virden, NM, entered into rest on October 15, 2012. He was born on December 24, 1936 in Globe, AZ, to Ohther and Mary Tallant. The family will hold a celebrarion of Johnnie's life for family and friends at a later date.
Eduvina Rodela
Oct 14, 2012
Eduvina "Vina" Rodela of Morenci, passed away at Mt. Graham Hospital on October 14, 2012. Vina was born on June 6, 1930 to Maria Medina in Morenci, AZ. She was one of 7 children and lived her whole life in Morenci. Vina graduated from Morenci High School in May of 1948 and the following month, on June 27th married the...
Dennis Carter
Oct 12, 2012
Dennis Clair Carter, 67, of Safford, entered peacefully into rest on October 12, 2012. He was born on December 19, 1943 in Kennewick, Washington to William and Amelia Carter. Dennis grew up in Oregon and developed a love for fishing and hunting. When he became old enough, he joined the Navy and served honorably for four years. He was appointed...
Bill Smith
Oct 10, 2012
Send Flowers Bill Smith August 30, 1929 - October 10, 2012 William Edward Smith, or Bill as he was known, 83, of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1929 in Safford, to Joseph Edward Smith and Iva Jane McBride. He married Pearl Jennings on...
J.D. Miller
Oct 9, 2012
JD Miller, 96 yrs old, passed into the memory stage of his fun loving nature on October 9th 2012. He was born on July 26, 1916 in Hope, NM to Lealon and Agnes Miller. Services will be held at Grace Tabernacle Church, 401 W. Relation St., Safford Arizona on Wednesday, October 17th. Viewing is at 10: A.M. with a funeral...
Nancy Lear
Oct 7, 2012
Nancy Lear, 55, of Clifton, entered into rest on October 7, 2012. She was born on April 11, 1957 in Morenci, Arizona to Charles and Dorothy Corbell. A memorial service for Nancy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Safford.
Jeffery Robertson
Oct 6, 2012
Jeffery C. Robertson, 41, of Bylas, entered into rest on October 6, 2012. He was born on December 26, 1970 in San Carlos, Arizona to Ophelia Robertson. There will be a wake for Jeffery on Saturday, October 13, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Ophelia Robertson. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, October 14, at 1:00...
Erminia Espinosa
Oct 4, 2012
Erminia Pena Espinosa, 76, of Solomon, entered into rest on October 4, 2012. She was born in Solomon on October 10, 1935 to Ponciano Pena and Jesusita Rios Pena. Erninia is a member of Morenci High Schools graduating class of 1953. One year later, in Santa Barbara, California, she was wedded to Richard Espinosa. He served in the military and...
Marcella Peña
Oct 3, 2012
Marcella Pena, 77, of Safford, entered into rest on October 3, 2012. She was born on July 5, 1935 in Socorro, New Mexico to Amadeo Chavez and Andrea Reyes Chavez. Marcella met and fell in love with Ray Pena. They were married in Socorro and had a very big wedding; it was one of the happiest days of Marcella's life....
Clifford Willis
Oct 3, 2012
Clifford Willis, 82, of Safford, entered into rest on October 3, 2012. He was born on December 28, 1929 in Clifton, Arizona to Mid Gatlin and Geneva Wyatt Gatlin. He was later adopted by his step-father O.B. Willis. Services for Clifford will be held on Saturday, October 6 at McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel beginning with a visitation at 4:00 p.m....
Andrew Brown
Oct 2, 2012
Andrew Franco Brown, Jr., popularly known as Little Andy, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2012. He was the proud father of Andrew F. Brown III, Cassandra Brown and Nicholas P. Brown. His siblings are Fatima Ruth (Joe) Baeza and Lucille (Danny) Lujan. His mother is Gloria Brown. He was preceded in death by his Father, Andrew...
Christopher Adams
Sep 28, 2012
Christopher James Adams, 27, of Thatcher, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2012. He was born on September 13, 1985 in Safford. Chris loved to hunt and fish. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He is survived by his father, Lonny Adams, of Central; a brother, Lloyd (Angela) Adams of Central; sisters, Lesley (Chris) May of...
Rene Moreno
Sep 24, 2012
Sixto Rene Moreno, 41, of Thatcher, entered into rest on Monday, September 24, 2012. He was born on January 7, 1971 in Safford,AZ, to Marcos D. Moreno and Gracie Garcia. Rene was a die hard Arizona Cardinals fan and he loved music. In his youth he was a baseball all-star and loved to hunt. Rene had a lot of friends...
