Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Cleo Jones
Sep 8, 2022
Cleo D. Jones peacefully passed away at home with his loving wife & family by his side on September 8, 2022, at the age 89. He was born May 14, 1933 to Ida Lesta Robinson-Jones & Willie Thomas Jones in Adair County, Kentucky. Cleo joined the United States Army in 1951. On August 31, 1961 CPL Jones Cleo D. was...
Gene Taylor
Sep 8, 2022
Gene Carl Taylor will be forever remembered by his loving family. Gene passed away on September 8, 2022, at the ae of 74. He was born on August 31, 1948, in Safford, AZ to parents Mansel Eugene Taylor & Nellie Mae Kirchner Taylor and siblings Ray & Rick. Gene graduated from Safford High School, class of '67. He then joined...
Inez Chavez
Sep 8, 2022
On September 8, 2022, Inez Campos- Chavez passed away peacefully in her sleep at 85 after a long journey with a chronic illness at Haven home health. Inez was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a great-great-grandmother, a sister, a friend, and a loving wife. Inez Campos-Chavez was born on January 21, 1937, in San Jose, Arizona. She often spoke...
Juan Blancarte
Sep 6, 2022
Juan Francisco Blancarte, age 69, of Duncan, AZ, husband of Maria Blancarte, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, AZ surrounded by his loving wife, children, siblings, grandchildren, and extended family. He was born September 23, 1952 in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua son of the late Francisco Blancarte and Pascuala Nevarez. He was...
Ethel Megason
Sep 4, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ethel Louise Megason, of Safford, Arizona on September 4, 2022, at the age 61 years. Ethel was born in Joliet, Illinois on September 6, 1960 to Sadie Frost-Hoke & Roy L. Hoke and siblings Rhonda & Wanona. Ethel married Troy Megason in Safford, AZ on June...
Matthew Ford
Sep 2, 2022
Matthew S. Ford, of Pima, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was 34. Born to Marsha and Stephen Ford on November 9, 1987. Matt grew up in PInetop-Show Low area and attended Blue Ridge High School. He later graduated from Negaunee High School. In 2013 Matt completed his training at Northland Pioneer College and became a...
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...
