Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Magdalene Casillas
Jul 26, 2011
Biography Mary Magdalene Maggie Casillas age 70, of Safford Arizona, passed away July 26, 2011 at her home. Maggie was born March 9, 1941 in Bisbee Arizona to Jesus and Santos Mendoza. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Raymond Ray Casillas; daughters, Arlinda (Gabby) Navarrete of Tempe and Patti Casillas of Phoenix; son, Robert (Lindi) Casillas...
Carol Kaniut
Jul 25, 2011
Carol Rae Kaniut, 70, of Safford, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011 at UMC, in Tucson. She was born on July 26, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to Raymond Perso and Edna Kraft. She married Peter Jon Kaniut on January 28, 1961 in Royal Oak, MI. Carol was an avid baseball fan and a Arizona Diamond Back and Michigan Tiger...
Spence Filleman
Jul 20, 2011
Walter Spence Filleman, 77 of Safford passed away July 20, 2011 at his home. Spence was born September 16, 1933 in Clifton, Arizona to Mike & Ocie Filleman. He graduated from Morenci High School and later form the University of San Francisco. Spence enjoyed skiing, fishing, sailing, golf, tennis, poker and working around his home. He is survived by his...
Susan Castro
Jul 17, 2011
Susan Ann Castro, 48, of Pima, passed away July 17, 2011 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Canter surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 24, 1963 in Safford, AZ, to Ignacio & Clara Castro. Susan lived in the Safford area most of her life. She attended Safford Elementary, Safford Jr. High, and graduated from Safford High School. After...
Josephine Ramirez
Jul 16, 2011
Biography Josephine Josie Ramirez, 42, was born August 27, 1968 to Maria and Jose Estrada. Josie was raised with modest means on a pig farm in Bowie, AZ. There she learned the value of hard work and good character. She used these great values while starting a family of her own. After going through hard times Josie decided she wanted...
Angie Haswell
Jul 14, 2011
Angie Ray Haswell, 61, of Guthrie, Arizona passed away on July 14, 2011 at her home. Angie was born on October 29, 1949 in Coos Bay, Oregon. She graduated from Albany Union High School in Albany, Oregon. After High School she attended Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon where she studied nursing and became a Registered Nurse and worked...
Clara Gonzalez
Jul 11, 2011
Clara C. Gonzalez, 88, of Thatcher, entered into rest on Monday, July 11, 2011 at her daughter's home in Tucson. She was born on January 19, 1923 in Dragoon, AZ, to Juan Castillo and Sebastiana Banuelos. Clara was voted, Best Mother, every year by her children. She was the best tortilla maker, and wonderful cook. She also loved to sew...
Alex Rodela
Jul 11, 2011
Alex B. Rodela, 81, of San Jose, AZ, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 9, 1930, in Morenci, AZ, to Casimiro Rodela and Refugio Burciaga. Alex attended schools in Morenci and graduated from Morenci High School, where he excelled in many sports. He was drafted into...
John Mosley
Jul 6, 2011
John Lamar Mosley, 76, of Duncan, passed away on July 6, 2011 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on December 13, 1934, to Roy Samuel Mosley and Viola Ione Hicks, in Duncan. He married Jenna Brinkerhoff on December 24, 1969 in the Mesa LDS Temple. John attended schools in the Duncan area, he attended E.A.C. and...
Sherry Dona
Jul 5, 2011
Sherry Dona, 43, of Bylas, AZ, was born March 5, 1968 in San Carlos, Arizona to Carmen and Joseph Dona. Sherry was the 4th of seven children. Sisters: Theresa, Jonell, Pamela, Veronica and brothers; Rufus and Joseph Dona Jr. She raised two boys, Warren and Xavier Cosen. In 1973 she began school at Bylas Head Start. She later attended Ft....
Faye Jackson
Jul 2, 2011
Vada Faye McGovern Jackson, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Safford. She was born on July 17, 1917, in Decatur, TX, to Thomas and Ruby McGovern. She married Luther Jackson on October 17, 1936 in Decatur, TX. Luther passed away in 1996. Faye was a wonderful homemaker; quilting, canning, cooking, embroidering, crocheting and a seamstress. She made...
Peder Pedersen
Jun 28, 2011
Peder Astrup Pedersen, 93, beloved husband and father entered into rest June 28, 2011 in Safford, AZ. Peder was born March 22, 1918, in Lofoten Norway. He and his family left Norway in 1952 on a ship to Canada, where they later made their way to Seattle WA with their five children, and started a new life for themselves. Peder...
Nadine Elms
Jun 26, 2011
Nadine Elms, 75, of Duncan, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nadine was born on October 19, 1935 to Hazel Irene Sanders and Wilmer Stephens. She married Thomas R. Elms on January 17, 1953 in Duncan; their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa LDS Temple. Nadine is survived by her husband of 58...
Alaya Sanchez
Jun 24, 2011
Send Flowers Alaya Justine Sanchez June 16, 2011 - June 24, 2011 Alaya Justine Sanchez, was born on June 16, 2011 and passed away on June 24, 2011. She is the daughter of Anissa Garza and Ricky Sanchez. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mass of a...
Carmen Duran
Jun 22, 2011
Carmen M. Duran, 79 of Mesa, formerly of Morenci, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 28, 1931 in Morenci. She married Arsenio Duran, on June 29, 1951 in Morenci; they were married for 43 years. Arsenio passed away in May of 1994. Carmen spent most of her life...
Augustine Arroyos
Jun 17, 2011
Biography Auggie Arroyos, 90, of Pima, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 in Tucson. He was born October 15, 1920 in Gila, NM, to Jose Arroyos and Francisca Luna. He is survived by his wife Margaret C. Arroyos of Pima; three sons, Arthur Ray Arroyos of Pima, Joe Arroyos of Superior, and Auggie Arroyos, Jr. of Tucson. Mass of...
Joe Rivas
Jun 14, 2011
Jose Sambrano Rivas, Jr., 65 of Safford passed away June 14, 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. Joe was born December 9, 1945 in Miami, Arizona to Jose Sr. and Estafana Rivas. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe worked for several businesses in the Gila Valley, but is best remembered for his...
Robert Colvin
Jun 9, 2011
Robert Bob J. Colvin, 82, passed away June 9, 2011 at his home in Eden surrounded by his family. Bob lived and farmed in Eden his entire life. With the help of family and friends he formed the Eden Water Company and improved the Eden Cemetery. He will always be remembered for his passion for farming, having fun with friends,...
Naydell Ball
Jun 8, 2011
Naydell Dees Ball, 80, of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her home in Safford. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Mesa, to Rozeal Preston Dees, and Zina Adell Harper. She married David William Ball on June 15, 1951 in Lordsburg, NM. A year later their marriage was solemnized in the Mesa LDS Temple. Naydell...
