Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Kayden Bone
Dec 22, 2009
Kayden Ray Bone DD Our precious Kayden Ray Bone, age 4, was born September 16, 2005 and passed away December 22, 2009 after a long battle with his illness. He was loved by his parents, Trent and Tiffany Bone; brothers, Ashton and Brextan; many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. Kaydens time here was short but everyone...
Rafael Montoya
Dec 21, 2009
Rafael O. Montoya, 84 of Thatcher passed away December 21, 2009. Rafael was born October 22, 1925 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rafael & Petra Montoya. He married Felipa Juarado in 1947 and they were blessed with seven children. He enjoyed singing Mariachi music, cooking and volunteering throughout the community. Many will remember Rafael singing at many occasions and parades...
Myrna Causey
Dec 20, 2009
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher, Myrna Causey, 65, of Thatcher, Arizona was unexpectedly taken from this earth on December 20, 2009. She was born on February 7, 1944 in Bisbee, Arizona. Myrna was a long-time resident of Thatcher, Arizona where she raised 7 of her 9 children. Her faith will not be forgotten. Myrna is survived by...
Tirza Grijalva
Dec 19, 2009
Biography Tirza K. Grijalva, 82 of Thatcher passed away December 19, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born and raised in Klondyke, Arizona. She was born March 21, 1927 to Refugio and Luz Valenzuela. She lived in Tucson for 6 years and the remainder of her life in Thatcher. Tirza enjoyed meeting new people and talking with them. She also...
Betty Deck
Dec 19, 2009
Betty Lou Deck, age 73, passed away at MGRMC, Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born on Nov. 21, 1936, the daughter of Sidney Allen and Mary Lucille (Harrison) Wyckoff, at Vinton, Iowa. She resided there until 1970, when she moved here to Safford with her second husband, Frances Deck, her son Rick Yearian, and a stepson, Scott Deck. A...
Ruby Hughes
Dec 17, 2009
Ruby Hughes, 88, of Safford, Arizona passed away on December 17, 2009. She went to join her husband of 54 years, Martin Hughes. She is survived by her children, Cecil D. Hughes, Irene K. Hughes Bailey, and Noel T. Hughes, as well as 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Ruby will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Brady Gray
Dec 15, 2009
Brady Lynn Gray Blade Our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend returned home to his Father in Heaven and his eternal companion, Tara on December 15, 2009. Born April 21, 1975 to Lana and Dave Gray. He leaves behind the light and joy of his life, his kids: Alexa and Kade; parents; brothers: Jeff (Tami), Rusty (Natalie), Cody...
Norman Rushton
Dec 15, 2009
Norman P. Rushton What A Treasure Norm was one unique loving husband, father, grandpa and friend. He passed away at his home on December 15, 2009, at the age of 75. Born in Riverton, Utah, July 27, 1934. Son of Wilford and Myrtle Lucy Park Rushton. Married Yulene Anderson, September 18, 1954. Later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He...
Adri Jones
Dec 14, 2009
Adri Jones 1988 ~ 2009 Adri Breton Corbett Jones passed from this world to the next, Monday, December 14, 2009 after just 21 years. Adri was born May 12, 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Brent C. and Coleen Marie Johnson Jones, the second of three children. He came into this world with many physical difficulties yet still had...
Georgia Hayes
Dec 14, 2009
Georgia C. Hays, graveside services will be conducted at 2pm on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the Safford Cemetery. Georgia passed away on Monday, December 14, in Peoria, AZ. She was a lifelong resident of Safford. She was born on May 22, 1923 in Marion, Kentucky, to George and Virgie Clark. She married Howard Hays in 1941 and they moved...
Joe Perez
Dec 14, 2009
Joe M. Perez, 77, of Safford, passed away December 14, 2009. Joe was born March 31, 1932 to Manuel and Ysabel Perez in Morenci, AZ, where he joined his 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Joe attended Morenci High School and later joined the Navy. He is a veteran of the Korean Conflict and while serving his country in Korea, he...
Christy Thorsen
Dec 14, 2009
Christy M. Thorsen Our Loving Daughter and Sister Christy Marie Thorsen passed away very unexpectedly December 14, 2009 at her home. She was born March 9, 1971 in SLC, UT to Neldon L. and Joanne Fay Roden Thorsen. Attended school in the West Valley City area and worked for over 10 years as a UPS customer service representative. Member of...
Lloyd Viall
Dec 13, 2009
Lloyd V. Viall Duke Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away December 13, 2009. He died peacefully in his sleep at the Utah State VA Nursing Home. He was born in Loveland, CO on August 10, 1919 to Lydia Moser and Frank Lester Viall.Married Helen Magdalene Osguthorpe June 9, 1946; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. As an...
Dellas Phillips
Dec 13, 2009
Dellas H. Phillips A Life of Service Dellas Hyrum Phillips, 88, passed away at home December 13, 2009. Son of Ardell William and Barbara Ellen Denison Phillips, born September 7, 1921 and raised in the hills of Farmington, Utah. Married Marguerite Jean Fort September 2, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple; she preceded him in death March 27, 2006. He...
Kenneth Vallejos
Dec 13, 2009
Kenneth J. Vallejos Devoted to His Family Kenneth John Vallejos, 48, passed away suddenly December 13, 2009 in West Jordan, Utah. Born November 20, 1961 in Socorro, New Mexico, son of Johnny J. Vallejos and Lupe Grego. Married Jenifer Peay December 1, 1995 in Sandy, Utah; later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. Active member of the LDS Church. He...
Manuel Alvarado
Dec 13, 2009
Manuel Garcia Alvarado, 56, a Safford resident, died Sunday, December 13, 2009. He was born in Safford, AZ on February 20, 1953. Manny worked for John Deere / Central Implement for thirty years, but his passion was for Harleys and cars. Whether he was working on his bike, or heading down the road on a ride, he loved to be...
Dorothy Black
Dec 13, 2009
Dorothy Black 1931 ~ 2009 Dorothy Dean Otteson Black, age 78, passed away on December 13, 2009. Born December 12, 1931 in Moroni, Utah to Raymond and Anna Christensen Otteson. Married Jack LaVon Black. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by her husband, Jack; son, Jack (Karen) Black; 5 grandchildren; brother, Robert (Nancy) Otteson; sisters,...
Eleanor Peterson
Dec 12, 2009
Eleanor K. (Borgstadt) Peterson, 87, of Safford passed away on December 12, 2009. Eleanor was born on December 7, 1922 in Des Moines, Iowa to Fred and Edna Thomas. She attended the nursing program at Broadlawns in Des Moines where she received her nursing degree. Eleanor served as a nursing cadet in World War II. Eleanor met and married Robert...
