Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Belva Mackay
Jun 29, 2008
Belva Pulley Mackay Beloved Mom Belva Pulley Mackay, 87, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, June 29, 2008 in Sandy, Utah. Born June 8, 1921 in American Fork, Utah, daughter of Ether Orco and Mirl Bateman Pulley. Married Darrell Franklin Mackay June 14, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple; he preceded her in death June 8, 2001....
Charles Rowland
Jun 27, 2008
Charles B. Rowland 1920 ~ 2008 Charles B. Rowland, 88, passed away June 27, 2008 in Yuma, Arizona. Born June 19, 1920 in Fremont,West Virginia, son of Charles and Lourie Bolton Rowland. Married Helen L. Keachie; she preceded him in death. He was a member of the Roman Utes and a previous member of the Salt Lake Racing Association. He...
Tiffini Putscher
Jun 23, 2008
Tiffini Spring Putscher Tiff Our dear sweet, precious, Tiffini returned to her Heavenly Father on June 23, 2008, of unknown causes. Tiffini was born in Murray, Utah on October 16,1980 to Mark N. Putscher and Stephanie M. Proffitt. She was the light, energy and beauty of so many lives and will be deeply missed by all. Her greatest loves were...
Hazel Johnsen
Jun 23, 2008
Hazel Johnsen Loving Mother and Grandmother Hazel Irene Richmond Johnsen, 99, passed away June 25, 2008 in Preston, Idaho. Born February 16, 1909 in Doniphan, Nebraska, daughter of Fredrick Emmett and Mabel Grace Sare Richmond. Married Otto Engwald Johnsen; he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survived by son, Robert Novasio; daughter,...
Lee Cheney
Jun 21, 2008
Lee Cloyd Cheney 1953 ~ 2008 Lee Cloyd Cheney died June 21, 2008, after a long battle with diabetes and heart trouble. Born January 11, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Henry Elbridge and LuPriel Ivie Cheney. Lived most of his life in the Glendale area. He graduated from South High School. Survived by his sister, Linda Ivie Peters;...
Inez Gamez
Jun 21, 2008
Ines Flores Gamez 1979 ~ 2008 Ines Flores Gamez, 28, passed away June 21, 2008. Born September 16, 1979 in Torrence, California, daughter of Francisco Flores and Maria E. Gamez but was raised by her brother, Hugo from the age of nine. She came to Salt Lake City July, 1997. She was a very giving person, always willing to help...
Edward Annis
Jun 18, 2008
Edward L. Annis Ed Edward Lee Annis, 66, passed away June 18, 2008 in Murray, Utah. Born January 5, 1942 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, son of Donald Milward and Annis Harper Annis. Married Nancy Ann Bleazard September 23, 1960; she preceded him in death January 6, 2002. Married Connie Taylor January 15, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was...
Logan Emery
Jun 16, 2008
Logan Eric Emery Our Little Angel Our sweet, little miracle came to earth May 26, 2008 with his two brothers, Braden James and Conner Clinton Emery. Your time here was very short before you left your little mortal body and returned to the loving arms of Heavenly Father June 16, 2008. In the three weeks you were here with us...
Raymond Fox
Jun 11, 2008
Raymond O. Fox 1917 ~ 2008 Raymond Olson Fox, husband, hero, father and friend, died June 11, 2008, peacefully in his sleep. Raymond was born October 1, 1917 in Circleville Utah, to Hugh Fox and Lillian Donkin. He liked to smile and had a pleasant greeting for both friends and strangers. He loved the outdoors and fishing. He was a...
Bernt Magnusson
Jun 10, 2008
Rolf B. Magnusson 1933 2008 Rolf Magnusson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, June 10, 2008 at Pioneer Valley Hospital in West Valley City, Utah. He was born July 15, 1933 in Goteborg, Sweden, son of Arne and Elsa Jonsson Magnusson. He immigrated to the United States in 1955 where he met his...
Mary Matern
Jun 9, 2008
Mary S. Matern Gone For a Drive Mary Elizabeth Sorenson Mabey Matern, 79, passed away June 9, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was special, special. Born March 5, 1929 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, daughter of Irvin and Golda Beck Sorenson. Married Milford R. Mabey October 6, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple; he preceded her in death. Married...
Marvin Bennett
Jun 7, 2008
Marvin L. Bennett Cowboy Marvin Leon Bennett, age 67, passed away June 7, 2008 after a seven month battle with lung cancer. Born October 19, 1940 in Green River, Wyoming to Allen N. and Leona Barkdull Bennett. Later moved to Granger, Utah, joined the US Army in 1958 and served in Korea. After coming home, he worked in construction and...
Ned Clark
Jun 6, 2008
Ned Albert Clark The Greatest Grandpa Ever Ned Albert Clark was born 01-06-34 in Tabiona, Utah to George Albert Clark and Mable Chatwin Clark. He passed away 06-06-08 at age 74 from a Hemorrhagic Stroke of the Brain. He also was a diabetic and had rheumatoid arthritis. Ned is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Leslee (Lon) Schindler, his precious...
Ruby Wilcox
Jun 6, 2008
Ruby Shelton-Wilcox Mother, Gram and Great-Gram Ruby was born October 23, 1925 in Salt Lake City. She passed away on June 6, 2008. She was loved by her family and friends. She was a great poet, enjoyed story writing and making people laugh. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by sons, James (Jen) and Robert; 4...
Eleigh LeCates
Jun 4, 2008
Eleigh Jordan LeCates Our Beautiful Eleigh Eleigh Jordan LeCates, 15, is waiting in heaven for us. Eleigh was returning home from the first of many planned summer trips on June 4, 2008. Eleigh was born January 25, 1993, in Sandy, Utah, daughter of Jason David & Brandi Thorpe LeCates. Eleigh had just graduated from Timberline Junior High and was very...
Robin Williams
Jun 4, 2008
Robin Williams Ama Beloved daughter, mother, sister, wife and grandmother, Robin Carolina Green Williams, 53, passed away June 4, 2008 after losing a long battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1955 in Yuba City, California to Robert Oscar and Wanda Theone Green. Married Ross Lynn Williams in the Manti Temple. They had six children. After the untimely deaths...
Alma Bankhead
Jun 3, 2008
Alma Bankhead 1954 ~ 2008 Alma Kathryn Van Aacken Bankhead, 53, passed away June 3, 2008. Born December 27, 1954 in Santa Barbara, California, daughter of Marvin H. and Mary Lou Harper Van Aacken. Married John Phillip Bankhead. In her younger years she loved to sail and dance. Survived by husband, John; daughters, Jenifer Hollingsworth, West Valley City; Melissa (Shawn)...
David Acker
Jun 3, 2008
David John Acker Poppy David John Acker, 64, returned to Heavenly Father June 3, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 17, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Myrtle Jean and John Acker. Served in U.S. Navy on nuclear submarines. BSA Silver Beaver. His greatest passions were his family, Mickey Mouse, anything chocolate, Cleveland sports and scouting. He is survived...
Walter Cummings
Jun 1, 2008
Walter A. Cummings Wally Walter Aaron Cummings, 86, our dear father and grandfather, returned to his Heavenly Father June 1, 2008. Born August 31, 1921 in Portland, Oregon to George and Eva Cummings. Served in the US Army in the South Pacific during WWII. Married his sweetheart, Laura Farnsworth, in 1946; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Worked for...
Marvin Erickson
May 30, 2008
Marvin Erickson Our beloved brother passed away May 30, 2008 of complications following surgery. Born December 8, 1937 in Lyman, Wyoming, son of Oliver Wall and Elva Rozina Nelson Erickson. Although he faced many challenges in his life he was always a good natured, happy and thoughtful person. He enjoyed fishing, music, playing cards, horseshoes and going out to eat....
