Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
George Wenzlick
Feb 20, 2023
George Joseph Wenzlick was born in Granite City, IIllnois on July 26, 1952 to George F. Wenzlick and Katherine D. Bostick Wenzlick, and he transitioned to the presence of Jesus on February 20, 2023. George grew up in Phoenix and joined the Navy in 1970, but returned to Phoenix and started Arrow Manufacturing, then retired to Safford several years ago....
Joseph Quinn
Feb 18, 2023
Joseph Charles Quinn (Joe), a life-long resident of the Gila Valley, was born on May 2, 1955 in Safford, Arizona to Terry and Sally Quinn, where he joined his siblings, Gretchen, Ted, and Jamie. He passed away on February 18, 2023 at the age of 67. Joe grew up in Safford and graduated from Safford High School in 1973. He...
Kathleen Boyd
Feb 12, 2023
Kathleen Gale Boyd (Greenfield) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family at the age of 74 on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Safford, Arizona. Gale was born on May 30, 1948, in Denver, Colorado to Bert and Dorothy (Joplin) Greenfield. They moved to Safford when Gale was in grade school. She graduated from Safford High School in 1966,...
Frances Montez
Feb 10, 2023
Frances P Montez, 85, born April 15, 1937, in Safford, Arizona passed away in her Thatcher home at 11:20 pm on Thursday February 09, 2023. Frances was the first of ten children born to parents Trinidad Polanco Montez of Thatcher, and Dolores Padilla Montez of Safford. She is predeceased by her father (February 22, 1970), and her mother (December 15,...
James Brady
Feb 8, 2023
James Darien Brady of Safford, Arizona passed away Wednesday, February 8th in his home. He was born November 21, 1961 in Matador, Texas to Darien and Carolyn Brady. He farmed and ran heavy equipment in King County Texas. He met his wife Sherry Brady in Lubbock, Texas, and they married on July 27, 1985 on Reese Air Force Base. They...
Pauline Baldridge
Feb 3, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, friend passed away on February 3,2023 in Safford AZ. She was 85. She joined her beloved husband Bill Baldridge, of 51 years. She worked as a beautician for many years. She loved to, sew ,garden ,crochet, and cook. She leaves behind her daughters Sue/Katherine Stacy(Roy) Patsy, also two Sons Michael, Billie (Rose). And...
Zelma Allred
Jan 30, 2023
From The Office of The President of Chapman University ~ Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D It is with great sadness that I announce the loss of a great friend of Chapman University: Zelma “Zee” Allred. Zee, who had served Chapman University as a trustee for more than three decades, passed away on January 30, 2023. Zee was appointed to Chapman’s Board...
Adam Abeyta
Jan 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that Adam Abeyta, 34, passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1988 in Safford, Arizona and was the son of Kim (Abeyta) Matteson. Adam loved sports at an early age, he played soccer, raced motorcycles, and went camping and fishing with his family. He liked playing the lottery, playing poker,...
Anna Saucedo
Jan 26, 2023
Anna Bailon Saucedo was born in Tyrone, New Mexico on March 25, 1928, to Jose G. Bailon and Josefa Cabrera. She completed 8 years of school. The completion of her education was interrupted by the need to care for her parents. Anna captured the heart of Live Saucedo and they married in Safford in 1948. She was married to her...
Eddie Saiz
Jan 25, 2023
Our beloved, Eddie Joe Saiz, of Pima, Arizona, died January 25, 2023, at the age of 58 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on June 26, 1964, to Clara Peru Saiz and Benny Barragan Saiz in Safford, Arizona. Eddie attended Morenci High School and graduated in 1983. He later attended University of Phoenix and graduated with his Bachelor of Science...
Carol Chavarria
Jan 18, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Carol Chavarria passed away on January 18th 2023 in Tucson Arizona at the age of 76. She joins her dear husband, Arthur Chavarria (1932-2014) in eternal rest. Carol and Art were married for a wonderful 30 years. While Art worked at the police station Carol was fortunate enough to run her own successful...
