Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Florence Nelson
Feb 22, 2010
Florence Nelson Greatly Loved At 105 years old, Pearl Florence Estella Bloomquist Nelson, was an extraordinary spirit, born April 30, 1904 in Bowbells, North Dakota who, after spending the day cheerfully interacting with family, passed away peacefully February 22, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. Her parents, Andrew and Anna Bloomquist, who emigrated from Sweden, together raised 11 children. At the...
Steven Villiard
Feb 22, 2010
Steven Leon Villiard 1945 ~ 2010 Steven Leon Villiard, 64, died February 22, 2010 unexpectedly in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born November 19, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Raymond Villiard and Rosina Talbot. Survived by Wife, Tawna; children Brandy Lynn (Darren), Steven Ray, Daniel Jaden; one grandson, Kaleb. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m....
Edith Tolman
Feb 21, 2010
Edith Bleak Tolman 9/8/1922 ~ 2/21/2010 It has been a joy, I am so blessed and you might as well laugh about it were some of moms last words, sharing her wit to the end. The last few days all of her family was able to be with her. Sharing her life and surrounding her these last few weeks were...
Barbara Coleman
Feb 20, 2010
Barbara Wickham Coleman Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother Barbara Joyce Bettridge Wickham Coleman passed away peacefully in her sleep February 20, 2010 at her home. She was born May 29, 1936 in Cedar City, Utah to Thomas Ward Bettridge and Leola Turley Bettridge. She has one brother, Thomas Gerald Bettridge. Barbara grew up in Caliente, Nevada and graduated from Lincoln County...
Jesus Macario
Feb 20, 2010
Jesus G. Macario, 64, of Safford AZ passed away February 20, 2010 in Tucson at St. Josephs Hospital. Jesus was born January 29, 1946 to Castulo and Ramona Macario in El Tigre Sonora Mexico. He migrated to the Clifton area in his early 20s and later moved to Safford where he spent the rest of his life. Jesus married Blanca...
Ernest Wessman
Feb 19, 2010
Ernest Hayward Wessman Gone Golfing Ernest Hayward Wessman, 88, passed away February 19, 2010 of causes incident to age. He was born to Henry Richard Emmanuel and Hazel Jean Hayward Wessman on June 30, 1921, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He enlisted in the US Army a few months prior to World War II, served the early part of the...
Ruby Lever
Feb 19, 2010
Ruby Lever 1927 ~ 2010 Ruby Jean Ashby Lever, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away February 19, 2010. She was born September 10, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Emily Theresia Bohner and Glen Ashby. She married Donald Eugene Lever July 31, 1945 in the Logan Temple. Ruby was an active member of the...
Bradley Asplund
Feb 19, 2010
Brad Gary Asplund The Big Dog Brad Gary Asplund, loving father, son, brother, grandpa, friend, and most of all husband, lost the battle February 19, 2010. Dog loved life. He was a selfless man who did a lot for so many people and touched countless lives. He dearly loved his family and always took care of them. Brad will be...
Mary Norby
Feb 19, 2010
Mary Lou Norby 1921 ~ 2010 Mary Lou Thornberg Shepherd Norby passed away peacefully February 19, 2010 from causes incident to age. She was born February 6, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Virgil Frederick Thornberg and Nellie Murdock. Her father died when she was 18 months old. Her mother then married Rex Shepherd. While attending South High School...
Reyes Colvin
Feb 18, 2010
Biography Reyes Colvin was born on July 23, 1920 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico to Rosa and Carlos Robinson. At the age of 6 she moved to Pirtleville, Arizona along with her brothers and sisters Carlos Jr., Frank, Ruben, Art, Emma (Sanchez), Isabel (Zaroni), and Julia (Arvizu). She married Richard Sanchez-Colvin on November 10, 1941 and had four children she loved...
Peggy Jenkins
Feb 17, 2010
Peggy Ann Jenkins Her Strength Held the Family Together Peggy Ann Jenkins, 57, passed away February 17, 2010 in West Valley City, Utah. Born July 26, 1952 in Murray, Utah, daughter of Wayne Lowell and Lila Mae Smith Jenkins. She is a Perfectionist Award winner in arts and crafts in many State Fairs. She was very supportive in sports and...
Wayne Weech
Feb 17, 2010
Wayne Bryce Weech passed away at home on February 17, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Wayne was born on April 8, 1922 in Pima to Jeanette Bryce and A. Ellis Weech. He grew up in Pima and loved to spend time on the mountain whenever he could. He enjoyed telling great stories of the fun trips made up to Columbine...
Ismael Vozza
Feb 15, 2010
Ismael Romero Vozza, 66 of Safford passed away at his home on February 15, 2010. Ismael was born August 26, 1943 in Morenci, Arizona to Ismael & Emma Romero Vozza. He lived and worked in California as a taxi driver, returning to Arizona in 2003. He is survived by his sister Gloria Vozza of Safford. Rosary service will be held...
Juan Molina
Feb 15, 2010
Juan Alfonzo Molina Juan Alfonzo Molina, 16, passed away February 15, 2010 in Taylorsville, Utah. Born February 8, 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Juan Alfonzo Molina and Cendy Vicenta Rosas. He enjoyed life and was a good young man. He helped his mother as she raised her children by herself. He was always by his mothers side...
Harry Felshaw
Feb 15, 2010
Biography Harry Goff Felshaw was born Nov. 26, 1927 in the old Morris-Squibb hospital at Safford. He was the youngest of 10 children born to Jacob William Felshaw and Margaret Goff Felshaw. His brothers and sisters are Roxey Bryce, John Paul, Bessie Claridge, Gilbert Alma, Phyllis Merrill, William Wallace, Mary Frances, Julia Hunt, and Warren Clay. Harry Felshaw knew the...
Wanda Schouten
Feb 15, 2010
Wanda Schouten Geri Wanda Geraldine Kemp Schouten, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 as she lived, with incredible humor, grace and strength of will, with loved ones by her side. She was born February 23, 1923 in Crescent, Utah to Harvey and Javina (Bullock) Kemp the youngest of ten children who preceded her in death. She married...
John Donohue
Feb 14, 2010
John Jay Donohue 5/15/1948 ~ 2/14/2010 John Jay Donohue passed away February 14, 2010 after a long battle with many health problems. He will be remembered for his willingness to serve others and his generous nature. He served an LDS mission in Southern California and devoted many years to scouting. He also spent 30 years as a driver for UPS....
Holley Wood
Feb 13, 2010
Holley Wood 1985 ~ 2010 Holley Diana Wood, 24, passed away February 13, 2010. She was born June 14, 1985 in Colorado Springs, CO. Holley was a unique, artistic individual who loved to paint, write poetry and have a good time. She planned to attend college to get a degree in social work so she could help people going through...
Lewis Rushton
Feb 12, 2010
Lewis James Rushton 90 Years Young Lewis James Rushton, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great & great great grandfather, brother, and friend was taken from us on Friday February 12, 2010. He died of natural causes. Lewis was taken from all who loved him, to reunite with his wife and many family and friends on the other side. Lewis was...
Cherry Laudenslager
Feb 11, 2010
Biography Cherry Jean Laundeslager, 59, passed away February 11, 2010 at her home in Pima, Arizona. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
