Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona

Apr 21, 2023

Thomas Rollo Colvin entered into eternal rest at the age of 79 on April 21, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ, with his loving wife and family by his side. Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was well-known in the community and he will be greatly missed. Thomas was born on August 17,...

Apr 20, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Margaret "Marge" Schade announce her peaceful passing on April 20, 2023, at the age of 99, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday. Marge was born on July 4, 1923, in Eastland, Texas the only child of parents Earl Ward Butler & Isabel Highsaw Butler. She attended El Paso...

Apr 20, 2023

Apr 17, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that I, Lisa Bruce, share the news of my father Johnny Mike Kulow's passing on April 17th, 2023. Born on February 5th, 1947, Johnny was a man of great strength, resilience, and love. He faced many challenges throughout his life, but as Ernest Hemingway once wrote, "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are...

Apr 16, 2023

Colleen Helen Robinson, passed away peacefully at home in Safford, Arizona. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 20, 2023 at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 East Main Street, Safford, Arizona 85546. (928) 428-1740. Interment will take place following the funeral at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens located on Airport Road in Safford, Arizona. Click...

Apr 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Baca, on April 10, 2023 in Tucson, Az at the age of 94. He was a life-long resident of Clifton, AZ. Gilbert was born on February 6, 1929, in Morenci, AZ to parents Solomon Baca & Asunta Vozza Baca, joining his sisters Loretta, Orlanda, Mary, and...

Apr 9, 2023

David Henry Matthews, longtime resident of the Gila Valley, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the age of 83. David was born on May 10, 1939, in Safford, AZ to parents Harold I. Matthews & Leora Barnett Matthews with siblings Harold "Kermit", Reubin, Gordon, Christine, and Ila Mae. David graduated from Benson High School in 1958,...

Apr 8, 2023

Apr 7, 2023

William Kelton Schahn of Safford, Arizona passed away at his home on April 7, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born in Morenci, Arizona on September 7, 1946 to Oscar and Frances (Smith) Schahn. William (Bill) graduated from Morenci High School in 1964 and shortly after enter the US Navy, serving in Vietnam, stationed in Hawaii. He worked...

Apr 5, 2023

Linda Lou Godfrey passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, she was 79 years old. She was born on August 29, 1943, in Safford, AZ and was a lifelong resident of the Gila Valley. Linda was the oldest of four children born to Alvin & Lorrine Eubanks, and is survived by her brother Tharrel (Glenna) Eubanks, and her sisters Ann...

Mar 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Medina Jr., on March 28th 2023 at the age of 66. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 30th 1956, to Steve & Janie Medina of Safford. He was the eldest son of 3 boys. He was a Jack of all trades he...

Mar 27, 2023

Monica Antonio, 21 years old, passed away on March 27, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on September 15, 2001 to Donavon Antonio and Velda Johnson in Safford, Arizona. Visitation will be held at 4pm, Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Velda Johnson's Residence in Bylas, Arizona. Funeral Service will be held at 1pm, Friday, April 7, 2023 at Ernest...

Mar 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank M. Villalobos on March 24 2023, at the age of 92. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 9, 1931, to Felicitas Moreno in Morenci, AZ. He was one of twelve children. He was in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until he...

Mar 24, 2023

Dawn Whaley-Sheldon, 49 years old, passed away on March 24, 2023 in Safford, Arizona. She was born on February 10, 1974 in Casper, Wyoming to Arthur Anderson and Debra Ludiker. Dawn graduated from Natrona Co. She went to High School in Casper, WY then graduated from the University of WY with a degree in journalism. She got a Master's in...

Mar 21, 2023

Mar 20, 2023

Longtime Safford, AZ resident Margaret Martha Peters, 85, passed away March 20, 2023. Margaret was very faithful in her Catholic religion, loved knitting, playing golf, keeping up on current events and watching the news. Margaret especially treasured the time spent with her family, as well as the many friendships she made. She is preceded in death by her parents; Harold...

Mar 18, 2023

On March 18, 2023, Jace Wil Hinton entered eternal rest at his residence in Thatcher, Az. He was a loving father, husband, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend; loved by many. Jace was born February 5, 1991, in Safford, Az. He spent his childhood in the small town of Pima, AZ before moving to Silver City, NM when...

Mar 14, 2023

Mariah Joy Garcia, 19 years, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on December 29, 2003 in Safford, Arizona. A Visitation will be held 7:00 - 11:00am, Thursday, March 23rd, 2023Lighthouse Assembly of God 295.1 US Highway 70 Bylas, Arizona 85530 A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 - 12:00pm, Thursday, March 23rd,...

Mar 14, 2023

Julio Tavison, 96 of Safford AZ, died peacefully from natural causes at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Julio was born on April 12, 1926, to Crispin R. & Maria Tavizon in Morenci AZ. Before graduating from Clifton High School in his senior year, he was drafted by the US Army on January 26, 1945, and served until November...

Mar 12, 2023

William R Cluff “Bill” born Nov 11th, 1938, has taken his final flight, destination Heaven, March 12th, 2023. After 2 years in the Marines and 33 years in the airline industry, He will be vacationing with his Parents, Ervin and Letha Cluff His Brother; Ron Cluff, Sister; JoNell Daley and his Son; Dennis, for eternity. Those family members on the...