Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Lillie Ogas
Jan 13, 2011
Biography Lillie Peru Ogas of Safford passed away at her home on January 13, 2011.
Geri Marble
Jan 11, 2011
Geri Alice Marble, 73, passed away at her home in Safford on January 11, 2011. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hubbard Cemetery.
David DeSpain
Jan 9, 2011
David Newell DeSpain, 81 of Safford passed away at his home on January 9, 2011. He was born December 7, 1929 to Alvin N. & Margaret Grace Layton DeSpain in Safford and received his education there. David worked as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic for many years. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Ella Yocum
Jan 9, 2011
Ella M. Yocum, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. Services are pending.
Doris Scremin
Jan 8, 2011
Doris Abel Scremin passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on January 8, 2011 in the home of her daughter. Doris was a loving and caring wife to Angelo, her husband of sixty years who preceded her in death in 2002. She was also a committed and loving mother who is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Barbara and...
Bobbie Cason
Dec 29, 2010
Dorothy Bobbie Cason, 84, of Thatcher, passed away December 29, 2010. Dorothy was born April 24, 1926 to Laura Duncan & Charlie Tex Moore. Bobbie was a proud parent to her loving children. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a Christian woman who loved her family. She is survived by her children; James Randy, Bobby...
Laura Lawrence
Dec 26, 2010
Laura L Lawrence, 89, of Safford, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010 in Safford. She was born on June 18, 1921. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at The Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Gila Valley Memorial Gardens.
Lawrence Baines
Dec 25, 2010
Lawrence Randell Baines, Jr., 39 of Clifton, formerly of San Angelo, TX, entered into rest on Saturday, December 25, 2010. He was born on March 28, 1971 in Riverside, CA, to Lawrence Randell Baines, Sr., and Janet Glasgow. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Graham Cemetery. With Military Honors by the...
Beth Pace
Dec 23, 2010
Beth Pace of Solomon passed away December 23, 2010 in Austin, Texas. She was born to Art & Evaline Lines and married Scott Pace. Beth & Scott were lifelong residents of the Gila Valley where they farmed and ranched. Beth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Beth is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Ray)...
Noble Daniel
Dec 21, 2010
Noble Leon Daniel, 84 of Thatcher passed away December 21, 2010 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Noble was born July 13, 1926 in DeKalb, Texas to Henry & Etta Daniel. He served his country during World War II in the Navy. On September 5, 1947, Noble united in marriage with Melba Jean Colvin. Noble worked as a heavy...
Ruben Escobedo
Dec 18, 2010
Ruben Lopez Escobedo, 73, of Safford, entered into rest on Saturday, December 18, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 8, 1937 in Solomon to Sesciro Luna Escobedo and Nickolasa Luna Lopez. Ruben was an avid hunter, and fisherman. He love to built, and even built his own home and many rock fences. He loved to...
Lucy Solis
Dec 18, 2010
Lucy Rodriguez Solis, 83 of Safford passed away December 18, 2010 in Tucson. She was born in Gregory, Texas to Ventura & Luz Rodriguez on July 6, 1927. Lucy was a member of Cursillista, and Beneficio Propio. Some of her hobbies and interests included daily masses, helping the elderly, going for walks, music, spending time with her grandchildren and shopping....
Patricia Delgado
Dec 16, 2010
Patricia R. Delgado, 72 of Solomon passed away at her home on December 16, 2010. She was born March 17, 1938 in Solomon to Juan & Soledad Rios. Patricia married her Arturo Delgado in Clifton, Arizona on August 7, 1954 and were blessed with 4 children. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, camping, gardening and spending time with her family. Patricia worked...
Robert Angle
Dec 16, 2010
Robert Alvin Angle, 53 passed away December 16, 2010 in Comanche, Texas. Bob was born February 16, 1957 in San Manuel, Arizona to Lyle & Lavell Wilkins Angle. Bob had a gift as a small engine mechanic and enjoyed restoring cars. Later in life Bob received his certification as a mechanic. He also worked as an underground miner. Bob was...
Douglas Spriggle
Dec 13, 2010
Biography Doug M. Spriggle, 68 of Thatcher passed away at his home home on December 13, 2010. Doug was born in Bay City, Wisconsin to Leon & Cordelia Spriggle. After graduating from high school, Doug enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam Conflict. In 1995, Doug moved to Morenci and worked for Phelps Dodge in Security....
Blair Gelbach
Dec 11, 2010
Biography Blair R. Gelbach, Jr., 76, of Safford, passed away December 11, 2010. Blair was born April 24, 1934 in Mountain View, Arkansas to Mary M. McDavid and Blair R. Gelbach, Sr. Blair loved traveling, watching old western movies and animals. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Blair is survived by his wife, Patricia L. Gelbach, children...
Martin Lopez
Dec 11, 2010
Martin N. Lopez, 83, passed away December 11, 2010, in Tucson, AZ., where he had resided for the past 3 years. He was born in Aragon, NM., to Manuelita Najar & Santiago Baca Lopez on November 9, 1927. Martin married Stella Madrid in Aragon, NM. Stella later passed away in 1968 at which time he moved to Duncan, AZ. Martin...
Bill Lancaster
Dec 10, 2010
Bill James Lancaster, Sr., 72 of Pima passed away December 10, 2010 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. He was born August 5, 1938 in Rincon, New Mexico to Virgil Lee & Vercie Maude Lancaster. Bill served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict as a mechanic and later chose that as his lifes profession. He...
Charles Whatley
Dec 6, 2010
Biography Charles Ray Whatley, 69 of Texas, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. Services are pending.
Betty Constant
Dec 4, 2010
Betty Marie Constant, 78, of Safford, entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Sunset Hills Care and Rehab in Safford. She was born on October 3, 1932, in Leominster, MA, to Harold Eugene Kendall and Elva May Hiltz. Betty has a devout Christian, loving mother and homemaker. She worked for SEACUS for 8 years assisting the elderly....
