Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
George Crosby
Apr 12, 2012
George Jeffery Crosby, also known as Jeff, 70, took his final ride on April 12, 2012 in Mesa Arizona. Jeff was born on February 12, 1942 to the late James and Wanda Crosby in Clovis New Mexico. Jeff was raised in New Mexico and also met his wife Juli there, but soon moved to Arizona shortly after. Jeff worked as...
Martin Jimenez
Apr 10, 2012
Martin "San Juanie" Ramos Jimenez Jr., 83, of Clifton passed away on April 10, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on December 23, 1928 in Morenci to Isabel and Martin Jimenez Sr. Martin worked for Phelps Dodge until his retirement in 1983. Everyone remembers his wonderful smile. All of his life he was...
Martha Lee
Apr 9, 2012
Martha Lee, 87 passed away April 9, 2012. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Graham Cemetery.
Philip Goggin
Apr 5, 2012
Philip Goggin, 57, of Morenci passed away on April 8, 2012. He was born on April 19, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Paul and Shirley Goggin. Funeral arrangements for Philip are currently pending.
Susan Fischer
Apr 1, 2012
Biography Susan Fischer, 47, of Safford passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Funeral arrangements are still pending and will be determined at a later date.
Lewis Black
Apr 1, 2012
Lewis Edward Black, 78, of Tucson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 1, 2012. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Geronimo, Arizona to Lewis Rex and Lorna Black. Lewis grew up in Fort Thomas and then attended Eastern Arizona College. After high school he was a bus driver for the Fort Thomas Schools. He...
Armando Martinez
Mar 31, 2012
Armando Simon Martinez, 29 of Duncan entered into rest on March 31, 2012. He was born on September 9, 1982 in Morenci, Arizona to Armando and Sally Martinez. Armando was a resident of Duncan. He had many friends and family members and will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. He is preceded in death by his father, Armando Martinez. He...
Willie Mullen
Mar 30, 2012
Willie Dean Chocky Mullen, 73, of Safford, Az. passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2012 in his home. He was born in Safford, Az. to Verdina and William Mullen in September 20,1938. Chocky joined the Arizona National Guard at the age of 17. Through the National Guard he was sent to various schools and training centers. During his time with...
Fred Ballard
Mar 30, 2012
Obituary Fred Sylvester Ballard, 81, of Clifton passed away Friday March 30, 2012 at Sunset Hills Care Center in Safford, AZ. He was born March 28, 1931 in Mexia, Texas to Clyde Ballard and Lucille (Brown) Ballard. The middle son of five boys. He attended grade school in Datl, New Mexico, and high school in Duncan, Arizona. After graduation Fred,...
Leroy Cisneros
Mar 27, 2012
David Leroy Cisneros, 63, passed away at his home surrounded by family in Yuma, AZ, on March 27, 2012. David was born on September 25th, 1948, in Morenci, AZ. to Theodore Cisneros and Cora Lopez. David graduated from Morenci High School in 1966. Upon graduation, he joined the Marine Corps as part of the Morenci Nine, who all joined as...
Clarice Wilcox
Mar 25, 2012
Biography Clarice Emma Wilcox, 86, of Safford, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Sunset Hills Care and Rehab. She was born on June 8, 1925 in Cairo, Nebraska, to Everett and Agusta Mieth. She is survived by her husband Donald Wilcox of Safford. Services are pending.
Ida O'Neal
Mar 24, 2012
Ida Bea ONeal passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 while at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. She was born in Virden, NM on January, 14 1923. From Huachuca City and a long-time resident of Holbrook, AZ, Bea was preceded in death by her husband Robert Paul ONeal. She survived by her one son, Robert Bob ONeal...
Virginia Ratcliff
Mar 22, 2012
Virginia Dale Ratcliff, born February 25, 1920 in West Virginia, passed away March 22, 2012 in Thatcher, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ratcliff; her parents; one sister and one brother. She is survived by her daughter, Janice (Gene) Vinson of Thatcher; one sister, Tyde Aylestock and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no services...
Bobby Chavez
Mar 21, 2012
Robert Bobby, Jr. Chavez was born March 21, 1956 to Robert Bobby, Sr. and Rose Chavez in Safford, Arizona. Bobby was employed by the City of Safford until he medically retired in 2008. During his retirement he spent countless hours with his daughter Leah and watching the Dallas Cowboys during football season. He will be truly missed. Bobby is survived...
Terry Ridgway
Mar 13, 2012
Funeral Service Friday March 23, 2012, 10:00 AM at Caldwell Funeral Chapel Click for Map and Directions
Lavonne Callahan
Mar 12, 2012
LaVonne M. Callahan, 75, of Pima passed away on March 12, 2012. She was born on August 25, 1936 in Jasper, Minnesota to Edward and Clara Erickson. A funeral service for LaVonne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Safford with Pastor Paul Schulz officiating. A public viewing and visitation will...
LaSelle Taylor
Mar 11, 2012
Biography Loren La Selle Taylor, 91, of Safford entered into rest on March 11, 2012. He was born on August 28, 1920 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico. As a young man La Selle was a terrific basketball player. He played on his high school team and then went on to play with the Chihuahua State team. The highlight of his...
Santiago Salazar
Mar 10, 2012
Santiago Salazar, 79, of Duncan, AZ, entered into rest at his home with his loving family by his side, Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was born on July 24, 1932 in Bacum, Mexico, to Esteban Salazar and Maria Ramirez Salazar. He married Olivia Herrera in 1958, Olivia passed away on 1996. Santiago loved being with his family, and loved gardening...
Pearl Jones
Mar 2, 2012
Pearl will be intered in the Thatcher cemetery on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 3pm.
Maxine Layton
Mar 2, 2012
Maxine Layton, 85, of Safford passed away on March 2, 2012. She was born on April 3, 1926 in Safford to Joseph and Beatrice McRae. Maxine was raised and attended school in Thatcher. She attended the Gila Academy and received her Associates Degree. She worked for family store, McRae Variety Store in Thatcher while her father worked for the Railroad...
