Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Gilbert Ruiz
Nov 18, 2022
Gilbert Flores Ruiz was the son of Ignacio and Petra Ruiz. He was born November 15, 1928, in Bisbee Arizona. He had 14 siblings, all preceeded in death except his brother David. They were: Ignacio, Idolina, Juan, Luis, Alice, Roberto, Gilbert, Jose, Beatriz, David and Edmundo. He was a gifted and talented athlete. He had many opportunities to become a...
Joann Mortensen
Nov 12, 2022
Joann Follett Mortensen Joann Follett Mortensen, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on November 12, 2022, in St. George, Utah. Joann was born on July 26, 1940, in Pima, Arizona to Afton Follett & Opal Montierth Follett. Predeceased by her husband, Irval Mortensen, her parents, and her younger sister Peggy Follett Jones. Joann is survived by her sons Dino...
Eduvijes Murillo
Nov 10, 2022
Victoria “Vickie” Murillo age 79, passed away Thursday November 10, 2022, at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. Vickie was born on November 18, 1942 in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico. She graduated from Clifton High School. Vickie married and raised her 6 children as a stay at home mom until she went to work...
Ageda Lucero
Nov 5, 2022
Ageda (Corona) Lucero loving known as Aggie, was born February 28, 1943, in San Patricio, New Mexico, to Maximiano and Bresellia Corona. She was one of ten cherished children. Her parents moved to Morenci and eventually settled in Duncan, where Aggie was raised. Aggie met the love of her life, Filomeno Lucero while she was staying in Safford, with her...
Harry Hill
Nov 4, 2022
Harry Hill 82, of Duncan passed away peacefully Friday November 4, 2022 surrounded by his family. Harry was born on December 18, 1939 in Duncan AZ to Charles and Rilda Hill. He was the last of his siblings Frances, Rilda Jane, Bessie, Ella Mae, Charles, William and Martha Jane. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Bonnie Hill,...
Evans Rope
Nov 3, 2022
Evans Rope Sr. of Bylas, Arizona passed away on Thursday, November, 3, 2022, at the age of 86. After several months of declining health, Evans died peacefully with his children by his side. Evans was born in San Carlos, Arizona on June 20, 1936, to Chris & Gertrude Stanley Rope. The youngest of twelve children, Evans didn’t have the opportunity...
Eileen LaPointe
Nov 2, 2022
Eileen F. (Doody) LaPointe passed away November 2, 2022, in Safford, AZ. She was born on August 22, 1936, in Hartford, Connecticut, to parents Thomas Doody & Frances Nagel Doody. Eileen lived most of her life in East Granby, CT before moving to Safford in March of 2004. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of 40 years, Jeffrey...
Jeron Wright
Oct 30, 2022
Jeron Lee Wright was born on October 10, 1999 to Yolanda Wright Longstreet(RIP) and Naron Lee Kitcheyan at Mt. Graham Hospital in Safford, AZ .Because Jeron was the youngest of 4 children, he was attached to his mom, loved her so much. He knew he was spoiled and did a good job in getting his older siblings in trouble. As...
Richard Merino
Oct 25, 2022
Richard A Merino “Rich” Dedicated fiance, father of three, friend of many was called home on Tuesday October 25,2022 at the age of 35 in Safford Arizona. Richard was born to Angela Merino in Maricopa County on May 26,1987. Through the years Richard would grow up with his grandparents learning his excellent mechanic skills he enjoyed spending time with family,...
Dorothy Whitecotton
Oct 24, 2022
Dorothy Jean Palmer Whitecotton, lifetime resident of the Gila Valley passed away Monday, October 24 at the age of 92. Dorothy was born August 3 1930, in Bridger, Montana to Journal Vaughn Palmer and Grace Etta Stevens Palmer. Dorothy had two sisters and three brothers. She attended school in Pima Arizona and married Norace Whitecotton July 24, 1946 and moved...
Floydean Hicks
Oct 22, 2022
Floydean Johns Hicks entered eternal rest on 10/22/2022 surrounded by family that loves her, she was born February 18, 1942 in Virden, NM to Floyd and Wanda (Brown) Johns. She had such fond memories of her childhood and living on their farm in Virden. She attended Duncan High School where she enjoyed playing volleyball with her sister Alice Brown and...
