Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
George Starr
Mar 28, 2011
George Starr, Sr., 96 of Bylas passed away at his home on March 28, 2011. A wake will be held on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. at the family home and funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, in Bylas.
Lois Adams
Mar 26, 2011
Lois Adams, 92 formerly of the Gila Valley passed away in Alaska on March 26, 2011. Graveside Services will be conducted April 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Thatcher Cemetery. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Adams.
Billie Day
Mar 22, 2011
Heaven was made a little sweeter in the wee hours of the morning, March 22, 2011 when Billie Louise (Morris) Day arrived there. Billie was born March 28, 1924 in Muleshoe, TX. She spent part of her youth near Ruby, AZ, and then moved to Morenci, AZ where she attended High School. Billie married Gene Clark Morris of New Home,...
Sandra Clark
Mar 21, 2011
Sandra Ann Nelson Clark, 70, of Safford was born to Arnold Leander Nelson and Margit Wessberg Nelson in Mt. Vernon, NY on April 8, 1940. She passed away Monday morning, March 21, 2011 in the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Sandra grew up in Westchester County, NY and graduated from Eastchester HS. She and her family attended the Chester Hill...
Duana Moses
Mar 20, 2011
Duana Lynn Moses was born on March 25, 1984, daughter of Mr. Duane & Linda Moses of Bylas. She is the God Daughter of Robertson & Veronica Preston, Paternal grandparents Mr. Hugh Moses, Sr. (deceased), Mrs. Carnation Moses of Bylas and Maternal grandparents Mr. Howard & Mary Anderson of San Carlos. Duana was the oldest of the family; she has...
Ramona McNair
Mar 18, 2011
Ramona Monchi McNair, 88 of the Bar V Five Ranch near Bitter Creek, New Mexico passed away March 18, 2011 in Morenci, Arizona. She was born May 9, 1922 in Bonita, Arizona to Ramon Quijada & Margaret Quijada Sanchez. She loved music and played numerous instruments. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, puzzles and books. Ramona loved her family and treasured...
J.D. Dominguez
Mar 14, 2011
JD Dominguez, 59, Troy, Kansas passed away at his home, March 14, 2011. JD was born in Morenci, Arizona and raised in Thatcher, Arizona. He met his wife, Jana, while working for VisionQuest, a program for juvenile delinquents. They moved to St. Joseph, Missouri in 1989 with their 1 year old son, Andrew, where JD owned and operated NOVUS Windshield...
Leonardo Montez
Mar 14, 2011
Leonardo Polanco Montez, 65 of Safford passed away in Tucson on March 14, 2011. He is survived by his daughters Felicia Fohr of Safford, Kathryn (Dalton) Gladdon of Ft. Worth and Sarah Montez of Safford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. by Father Edward Lucero at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic...
Pamela Wright
Mar 12, 2011
Pamela Wright, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Oklahoma, Services are pending.
Butch Crum
Mar 11, 2011
Earl Ansiel Butch Crum, 69, of Safford, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at his home in Safford, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 5, 1941 in Safford, to Wesley Willard Crum and Wanda Jean Thatcher. He married Nancy Davis on September 17, 1960 in Morenci. Butch spent his entire life here in the Gila...
James McKearney
Mar 10, 2011
James D. Big Jim McKearney, 72, of Clifton passed away March 10, 2011 in Safford. Big Jim worked in Clifton as a butcher, as a deputy for Sheriff Bobby Gomez and at Fort Grant as an officer until he was forced into medical retirement in 1972. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was often called to cook on...
Thella Taylor
Mar 7, 2011
Thella Mae Taylor, 90 of Safford passed away in Mesa on March 7, 2011. She was born October 10, 1920 in Safford, Arizona to David & Abigail Stewart. She married Ernest Taylor and they were blessed with 7 children. Thella was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in the Safford 4th Ward. She also...
Mary Ansley
Mar 7, 2011
Mary Ruth Ansley, 85 of Duncan passed away at her home March 7, 2011. She was born January 15, 1926 in Horton, Alabama. Mary worked as a cook in the school cafeteria. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Freestone and son Donald Todd. Family Services will be held at a later date.
Laverna Kitcheyan
Mar 6, 2011
Laverna Nosie Kitcheyan, 77 of Bylas passed away at her home on March 6, 2011 with her family by her side. Funeral Services will conducted Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Stanley Hall Center. A wake will be held at the family residence on Saturday begining at 4 p.m. Interment will be in the Black Point Cemetery...
Richard Boyd
Mar 5, 2011
Biography Richard O. Boyd, 70 passed away in Tucson on March 5, 2011. He was born December 27, 1940 in Safford to Richard C. & Katherine Parker Boyd; the oldest of 4 children. He attended school in Ft. Thomas and graduated from Thatcher High School in 1957. During his years in high school, Richard lettered in football and track. He...
Marian Sinclair
Mar 2, 2011
Biography Marian Elsie Sinclair, 80 of Safford passed away March 2, 2011 in Tucson. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold Sinclair, daughter Connie (Gary) Grugel, 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Marian was preceded in death by her son Brad and grandson Jason Grugel. Services will be held at a later date.
Ignacio Castro
Feb 28, 2011
Ignacio "Nacho" Castro, 75, of Safford, entered into rest on Monday, February 28, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 31, 1935 to Simon Q. Castro and Macedonia C. Orante in Safford. Nacho was known as a rancher and carpenter to many in the Gila Valley. He loved his family dearly and love...
John Hurston
Feb 26, 2011
John Wesley Hurston, 29, passed away February 26, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Dale Clonts at the Church at Safford, Monday, March 7, 2011 at 4 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Wesley was born September 4, 1981. Wesley grew up in Safford, Arizona. He graduated from Eastern Arizona College Police Academy on May 12, 2007. He...
Mark Hopkins
Feb 25, 2011
Mark A Hopkins, 65, passed away February 25, 2011 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife Pat, children Sarah Dixon and husband Jed, Michelle Hannah and husband John; grandchildren; Hunter and Brooke Dixon and Lauren Hannah. Mark is also survived by his parents Oscar and Betty Hopkins, sisters Lynn Hopkins and Amy Gorczyca and husband Fred, nieces, Kristen Gorczyca-Holden...
Debra Delgado
Feb 25, 2011
Debra Jean Delgado, 50 of Pima entered into rest on February 25, 2011. She was a beautiful, loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born and raised in LA County, California and graduated from Rowland High School in 1978. A very independent woman, she worked hard from the time she was 16 years old. When she...
