Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Elvira Reyna
Jul 24, 2022
Elvira M Reyna, “Vera” as she was affectionately called was born to Josephine and Antonio Merino February 18,1929. She was the third of 12 children. She married her life long partner Antonio “Neli” Reyna December 15,1949. Together they had Jenny (Michael) Fohr, Tony (Becky) Reyna, Arthur (Paula) Reyna. She had 16 grand children and many great and great great grandchildren...
Christopher Goodrum
Jul 16, 2022
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Christopher Andreas Goodrum, loving son, nephew, brother, cousin boyfriend and devoted friend passed away at the young age of 38. Chris was born on March 4, 1984 to Tina Jean and Andreas Delar Goodrum in Safford Arizona. Chris attended High School in Thatcher Arizona was a successful businessman that owned Gila Valley, Tires & Wheels...
Boden Stalder
Jul 13, 2022
Boden Cameron Stalder was born November 1, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. Just shy of two years, he passed away early in the morning of July 13, 2022. Boden was the son of Miriah Marin and Talon Stalder. He is survived by his three older brothers: Logan, Killian and Graysen Stalder. He is also survived by his grandparents: Kathy and Matthew...
Derek Aranda
Jul 12, 2022
On Tuesday July 12 Derek Cisto Joseph Aranda was suddenly taken from us and welcomed in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Derek was born November 4, 1999 to Concepcion (Wedo) Aranda and Roxanne (Ornelas) Aranda. Derek enjoyed being outdoors whether it was listening to music looking at the stars or Swimming and fishing with his family. Derek had...
Sherry Pruett
Jul 8, 2022
Sherry Lynn Duin-Pruett, 73, passed away on July 8, 2022 in Safford, Arizona. She was born in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Bud and Betty (Reynolds) Duin. On September 17, 1988 she married Charles A. Pruett in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Upon relocating to Safford, Sherry was a waitress Jerry's, Gabby's and most recently, Manor House of Safford. She is survived...
Wanda Ginn
Jul 7, 2022
Wanda Louise Ginn, of Central, Arizona, passed into eternity on July 7th, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born on December 8th, 1946, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to parents Howard Pennington and Bessie Coffee Pennington, with siblings, Loveda, Marlin, Mary, Autry, Betty, Caroline, Gale, and Dale. On June 6th, 1964, she married the love of her life, Arthur Lee...
Margaret Merrill
Jul 7, 2022
MARGARET RUTH DALEY MERRILL, 95, 1927 - 2022 The world lost a true saint, and heaven gained an angel, as Margaret Ruth Daley Merrill, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert, AZ on Thurs. evening, July 7, 2022. Margaret was born in Thatcher, AZ on May 14, 1927. She is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Thomas...
Nathaniel Gomez
Jul 7, 2022
On July 7th, 2022, Nathaniel J. Gomez passed away at the age of 33. He was born in Silver City, New Mexico on October 11th, 1988 to Robert Gomez Jr. and Mary Jane Dibble. Nathaniel had two brothers, Bobby Gomez and his wife Cynthia Gomez, and Adam Gomez. One sister, Brittany Gomez and her spouse Anthony Alvarez. Nathaniel did not...
Connie Jurado
Jun 27, 2022
It is with great sadness and broken hearts the family of Connie Jurado announce her passing on June 27, 2022. Connie was born on September 21, 1964, in Safford, Arizona to parents Dolores Renteria & Manuel Ruiz. The Ruiz family raised their children, Connie along with her brothers, Richard & Christopher here in the Gila Valley. Connie loved spending time...
Lenore Barney
Jun 26, 2022
Forever remembered by her loving family, Lenore Barney of Safford passed into eternity joining her beloved husband William D. Barney on June 26, 2022. Lenore was born on January 2, 1931, in Ajo, Arizona to William Ashton McBride & Ora Rhoda Cluff McBride. Services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Bernice Giacoletti
Jun 25, 2022
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bernice Giacoletti. Our loving Nana, Wife, Mother & friend, graduated from life June 25, 2022. She left us while resting at Mt. Graham Hospital during her 89th year. Bernice was born April 9, 1933, in Bisbee, Arizona to Lola and James Spivey. She was married to Domenick Giacoletti on November 2, 1957....
Sandra Kramer
Jun 22, 2022
On June 22, 2022, Sandra Lynn Kramer of Safford passed away at the age of 54. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 21,1967 to Sharon and Casey Schroeder, joining her siblings Ron, Cheryl, and Kelly. She attended Glenbard North High School where she graduated in 1985. Her occupation was Housekeeping/Supervisor for Springhill Suites, She was happily married to...
