Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Domenick Giacoletti
Sep 1, 2022
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Domenick Papas Giacoletti. Our strong Papa, Father, & “Hunter” earned his wings on September 1st, 2022 surrounded by family. He left us 68 days after his honey, Bernice Giacoletti, who passed away June 25th, 2022. Their love has shown us what a “true love story” is in real life. Domenick...
Lyle Angle
Aug 31, 2022
Lyle "Lefty" Angle, longtime resident of the Gila Valley passed from this life, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, with his daughter, Roberta Angle-Milligan, at his side. Lyle was born September 18, 1930 to Robert Angle and Alice York in Artesia, AZ. He had seven siblings- six sisters and one brother, Eddie Sherman, who could be labeled as Lefty's BFF. Over the...
James Hoyle
Aug 27, 2022
James Richard Hoyle “Dick” of Pima passed away on August 27, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born on May 12, 1956 in San Manuel, Arizona to Frank Hoyle and Jolene Hawkins. Dick is survived by his children Karma Gutierrez, Jason Roberts, Kara Richards, Valarie Castro, Krystal Hoyle, and Clara Gauna; his 19 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 3...
Paul Ferrer
Aug 27, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Paul "Derek" Ferrer announce his peaceful passing on August 27, 2022 at the age of 52 years. He was born in Tucson, Arizona on February 12, 1970 to Linda (Miller) Bradley & Paul Ferrer IV. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Dayna Ferrer Dillon, Shannon Ferrer Bradley & Tracey...
Norma Stillman
Aug 20, 2022
Norma Salazar was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 20, 2022 at the age of 53 in Flagstaff, AZ, surrounded by her many loved ones. She was born on August 11, 1969 in Morenci, AZ to Santiago and Olivia Salazar. The youngest of 6 children, her older brothers and...
Alta Peck
Aug 17, 2022
Our dear mother, Alta Lines Peck, 86, passed away in the presence of her family on August 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Max Peck (2011). She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Always putting others needs above her own. She is survived by her children, Steven Peck (spouse Karrissa), Jason Peck (spouse...
Helen Layton
Aug 16, 2022
Lifetime Gila Valley resident Helen Rose Layton, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the age of 89. Rose was born on August 1, 1933, in Pima, Arizona to Vivian Keturah Bryce & Earl Clayton Reynolds. Rose had one brother, Wilbur & one sister, Melba Earlene. Rose spent her childhood alongside her sibling. They went to elementary, junior...
Eva Lou Warner
Aug 13, 2022
Eva Lou Warner, age 93, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her home in Thatcher, Arizona with loved ones around her. Eva Lou was born in Thatcher on November 29, 1928 to Lan and Grace Allen, the second of five children. She attended Thatcher schools where she was a student body officer and played on the softball and volleyball...
Gabriel Rios
Aug 11, 2022
The beloved family of Gabriel A. Rios, is saddened to announce his passing on August 11, 2022 at the age of 57 years. Gabriel was a life long resident of the Gila Valley. He was born in Safford, Arizona to parents, Dolores & John Rios. Dolores & John had fifteen children. As a child Gabriel attended school in Safford and...
Wheeler Grimes
Aug 11, 2022
Wheeler was born to Lemuel and Belle Grimes and grew up in Navajo Point Bylas, Az. Wheeler attended school at Bylas mission school and completed eighth grade and then attended for Ft. Thomas high School he became a cowboy and worked for the late Willy Hinton then Ash Creek cattle association and also for IDT tribal cattle association. In 1952...
Steven Hendricks
Aug 10, 2022
Steven Dwight Hendricks Steven Dwight Hendricks was born in Morenci Arizona on November 2nd, 1943, to the proud parents Clyde and Alta Hendricks and big sister Caroline (Sally) of Duncan Arizona. He was raised in Sheldon Arizona. At a young age he worked at his mother’s restaurant in Duncan Arizona where he acquired his love for cooking. He attended school...
Edward Claridge
Aug 10, 2022
Edward Milton Claridge was born October 24, 1937 in Solomonville, Arizona to Linton and Lenora Lines Claridge. Edward grew up working on the family farm, graduated from Safford High School, and then served a mission in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon completion of his mission Edward attended ASU where he courted Anita Kay Taylor....
Margarita Soto
Aug 10, 2022
Margarita Lopez Soto “Maggie / Grams”, 94, entered into rest on August 10, 2022, in Safford, AZ with her family by her side at home. Maggie was born July 15, 1928, in Solomon, AZ to her parents Manuel and Francis Lopez. Family was her biggest devotion and joy, Maggie loved reading romance and crime books, and cooking for her family....
Charlene Thermes
Aug 8, 2022
Charlene Thermes, 90, passed peacefully on August 8, 2022, at home at The BeeHive Assisted Living in Thatcher, AZ with family at her side. Charlene was born the second of eleven children to John and Lorraine Maruna in Chicago, IL, on September 28, 1931. The family moved to Wauzeka, WI. On November 23, 1950, Charlene married Vernon Thermes in Madison,...
Dale P. Earven
Jul 31, 2022
Dale Patten Earven, J.D. was born to Myge P. (Cowboy) Earven (deceased) and Mary Alice (Paula) Earven, both hard-working ranchers, in Safford, AZ, on March 5, 1950. He was immersed in his faith and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He graduated from Western State University with his Juris Doctorate. He was a General...
Wanda Evans
Jul 26, 2022
Wanda Evans died on July 26, 2022 at her home in Pima, surrounded by her family. She was born in Pima, Arizona on September 18, 1926, the daughter of Jess Anderson and Ethel Clara (Deal) McCleskey. On September 18, 1943, Wanda married C.L. Evans in Globe, Arizona. To this marriage two sons were born, Roger and Cecil. Upon returning to...
