Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Edna Filleman
Oct 8, 2022
Our beloved Edna Jeanette Filleman was born to George Irven & Dorothy Pace on May 1, 1934 in Clifton, Arizona. In 1951 Edna married Charles Scott with whom they had one son Edward. Edna worked for Phelps Dodge in data processing until retiring in 1994. In 1969 she met & married Harold Filleman. After her retirement from Phelps Dodge she...
Jack Pitner
Oct 6, 2022
Jack Berkeley Pitner was born October 22nd, 1938 in Los Angeles CA to Frank and Inez Pitner. Jack grew up in Yermo from 1938 to 1948. He spent his adolescent and teen years in New Haul. Jack had many passions growing up fishing, hunting, his love for his horses Goldie and Candy, doing rodeo, and taking long rides up the...
Verna Dunagan
Oct 6, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Verna Dunagan, 87, announce her passing on October 6, 2022 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Verna was born on August 9, 1935 to Sylvia & Charles Pitts in Lamar, Arkansas. After Verna graduated from high school she moved to California to live with her sister...
Armida Polanco
Oct 5, 2022
Our beloved Armida C. Polanco “Nana”, age 75, of Solomon AZ, entered into rest in the morning hours of October 5, 2022, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones. Armida was born on March 24th, 1947, in Ensenada Baja, California. She is the eldest of nine. Armida grew up in Baja, California, Ensenada until she moved...
Linda Moore
Oct 4, 2022
Linda Taylor Mortensen Scrowther Moore 01/04/1941 - 10/04/2022 Interment: Thatcher Cemetery Linda Taylor Mortensen Scrowther Moore, 81, passed away on October 4, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona after a brief illness. Linda was born on January 4, 1941, in Safford, Arizona to Grant Cardon Taylor and Ione Ellen Johnson Taylor. Predeceased by her son Lee Cardon Mortensen, daughter Lisa Louise Mortensen...
Marian Martin
Sep 30, 2022
Heaven gained an angel, Marian "Nana" Bejarano Martin, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2022 in her home town of Safford, Arizona at the age of 72. She was born to Francis Arellin Rios Bejarano & Tommy Lara Bejarano Sr. on January 21, 1950. Marian attended school in Safford, AZ. She graduated from Safford High School in 1968. Ten years...
Melvin Davis
Sep 29, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Wayne "Butch" Davis Sr. on September 29, 2022 in Safford, Arizona. Melvin "Butch" was born to Hildagard Magdalina Schock & William Hyle Davis on November 22, 1946 in Trona, California. Melivin had one sister, Linda Davis. Growing up Melvin developed a passion for hunting & fishing, he enjoyed...
Linda Olsen
Sep 25, 2022
Linda Dale Olsen passed away from complications due to cancer on September 25th, 2022, in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. She will be dearly missed. Linda was almost a New Year's baby, born in Safford on January 2nd, 1957, to Dale and Elidia Olsen. Linda was a tomboy growing up and could usually be found riding bareback on a...
Alford Turner
Sep 21, 2022
Alford Joe Turner Sr ‘Big Al’ Alford Joe Turner Sr., 70, passed away in his home on September 21st in Thatcher, AZ. Alford was born in Safford, AZ on January 19, 1952, to his beloved parents Joe David and Doras Lue Turner; he was named after his ‘Papa’ Almer Alford whom he shared a deep bond with. He was the...
Francisco Armijo
Sep 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francisco “ Frank” Fernando Armijo Jr. He joined his wife & loved ones in heaven on September 21, 2022. Frank was born to Soila Alvarado Armijo & Francisco Naranjo Armijo Sr. on July 9, 1942. He is the eldest of 7 children. Frank was born and raised in Morenci,...
James Weech
Sep 20, 2022
On Tuesday September 20th, 2022, James Lance Weech, loving husband and father passed away peacefully in his home. Lance was a devoted husband to Monika for 52.75 years and was a loving father to Steffen & Tera Weech, Eric & Amy Weech, Diane & James Nichols, Jared & Jennifer Weech, Kenneth & Natalie Weech, and Clint & Valerie Weech. He...
Elsie Dawson
Sep 20, 2022
Elsie Mae Dawson Passed away September 20, 2022, in Thatcher AZ with her loving family by her side. She was born October 18, 1934, in Morton, Idaho to John & Maggie Thompson. She married Charles Raymond Dawson in Oct 1950 and had 6 children, Eddy, twin daughters Sandi and Sharon, Anita, Judy, & Jack. She loved reading and crocheting &...
Gerald Falzarano
Sep 13, 2022
Gerald Richard Falzarano was born March 26, 1962 in Barre Vermont and passed away September 13, 2022 in Gilbert Arizona. He was 60 years old. Jerry was born to Richard Falzarano and Joanne (Davis-Falzarano) Baravella. Then came along his sister's, Mindy and Chrissy. He grew up in Northfield Vermont where he went to school, grade school thru high school. He...
Dennis Flatt
Sep 9, 2022
Dennis A. Flatt of Safford, Arizona passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 80 on September 9, 2022. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Dennis was born on June 6, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to Lynn & Opal Flatt. Dennis graduated from Safford High School in 1960 and continued his education at Eastern Arizona College, obtaining...
