Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Rudolph Bahschnitt
Feb 19, 2022
Rudy Bahschnitt passed away at his home in Duncan on February 19, 2022. Rudy was born to the late Henry and Clara Bahschnitt on February 2, 1936, in Calumet Michigan. As a young man, he enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. He also worked for Phelps Dodge for most of his career as a haul truck...
Dale Bly
Feb 16, 2022
Dale Bly of Iowa City, Iowa passed away on February 16, 2022, at the age of 89. Dale was a long-time business owner in Safford and left many friends and acquaintances here in the Gila Valley. Services are pending here in Safford and will be announced as they become available.
Roger Garcia
Feb 14, 2022
Roger P Garcia of Solomon (currently living in Mesa) passed away on February 14, 2022, in a cabin in Heber, AZ, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74. Roger was born on July 6, 1947, to Manuel & Ramona Perales Garcia in San Jose AZ. He attended school at Solomonville Elementary where his love of sports began....
Loi Gibbs
Feb 13, 2022
Elva Loi Gibbs, 90 years old, of Safford Ranch, passed from this earthly domain Sunday, February 13, 2022. She looked forward to eternal life with Val Gibbs, her loving husband of 64 years. Loi is survived by her sister, Oleta Martin of Laramie, Wyoming; daughter Lyn Whitman (Harold) also of Safford Ranch; son Chris Gibbs (Deborah) of Safford; daughter JaNae...
Donald Spencer
Feb 12, 2022
Donald Ned Spencer passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in his family home in Solomon, Arizona where he resided for most of his 95 years. Donald was born on August 21, 1926, in Bluffdale Salt Lake County, UT, to Ruben and Edna (Brown) Spencer. He was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with...
Myron Burnside
Feb 11, 2022
Myron E. Burnside of Morenci unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 60. Myron was born on October 7, 1961, in Fort Defiance, Arizona to parents Milton & Anne Burnside with siblings Melissa, Marvin, Anne, Clint, and Melvin. He attended schools in Window Rock, graduating from Window Rock High School in 1981. Myron then went on...
Debra Bolinger
Feb 5, 2022
Debra Dyanne Bolinger of Safford passed away on February 5, 2022. She came into this world feet first, fast, and hit the ground running on August 26, 1976, to Albert and Diane Thornton. As a child, their family moved around a lot until making Duncan their home. Debra graduated from Duncan High School in 1994. She had numerous jobs throughout...
Constance Montierth
Feb 4, 2022
In Loving Memory of Constance Elizabeth Montierth Constance Elizabeth Montierth, an active member of the LDS community and longtime resident of Thatcher, AZ entered into eternal life on February 4, 2022, with her family at her bedside. Connie, as most people knew her, was born on October 22, 1943, in Morenci, AZ to Lowell and Ruth Overall. Connie had the...
Nayda Luster
Feb 3, 2022
NAYDA BATTY LUSTER April 28, 1930 - February 3, 2022 Nayda Batty Luster was welcomed to her eternal home as she crossed the veil with her husband, Ray Luster, by her side. She passed away peacefully at her home in Safford, Arizona, on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Nayda was born on April 28, 1930, in Glenbar, Arizona, the second of...
Marvel Stradling
Feb 3, 2022
Marvel H. Stradling of Pima Arizona, entered into eternity on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Marvel was born on March 28, 1934, in Thatcher, Arizona to Walter and Lola Harms with siblings Lorene, Callis, Carolyn, Pauline, Lynette, Lorin, and Stephen. She was raised in Thatcher, and at 18 months of age was badly burned in a yard fire. Marvel was tough...
Bernard Smith
Feb 3, 2022
Bernard "Mark" Smith, 69, of Safford Arizona, was born February 27, 1952, to Billy G. Smith & Marion Ruth (Kreidler) Smith in Waco, Texas. After spending his early childhood in Texas, Mark's family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Mark attended grade school at Saint Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix, Arizona. During these years Mark was an altar boy at Saint Thomas...
Ronald Morgan
Feb 3, 2022
Arrangements are cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740.
Manuela DeLeon
Feb 2, 2022
Our beloved Manuela "Neli" DeLeon quietly passed away at her home with her family at her side on February 2, 2022, at the age of 99. Manuela was born on December 11, 1922. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:00 AM, Thursday, February 10th, 2022, Mass of a Christion Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday,...
Sylvia` Onsurez
Feb 2, 2022
Sylvia Onsurez quietly slipped from this life on February 2, 2022, at the age of 66. Sylvia was born on November 11, 1955, in El Paco, Texas to parents Blas Onsurez, & Flora Medina Onsurez. A Celebration of Life with family & friends will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Sylvia's residence in Safford....
Andrea Goseyun
Feb 1, 2022
Andrea D. Goseyun of Bylas passed away on February 1, 2022, in Safford, Arizona at the age of 85. Andrea was born on April 4, 1936, in Bylas to parents Nelson Duane & Madeline White. Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 4:00 a.m. at the Goseyun residence in Calva followed by the Recitation of the Rosary...
Margaret Nottingham
Jan 30, 2022
Margaret Lorraine DeSpain Nottingham, 96, a resident of Bell, Florida since 2017, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on January 30, 2022. Margaret was born June 11, 1925, in Safford, Arizona to David Alvin DeSpain & Margaret Grace Layton DeSpain, her brothers were Charles, Kay, Dean, Gerald, and David, and her sister was Mary Elizabeth...
Monroe Caston
Jan 29, 2022
Monroe Caston, Jr. of Willcox, Arizona passed away on January 28, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona. Monroe was born on April 12, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois to Monroe Caston, Sr. & Lorna Maxey Caston. A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
David Lucio
Jan 29, 2022
David E. Lucio of Clifton entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2022. David was 82. His passing was sudden and unexpected. David was born in Morenci Arizona on March 28, 1939, to Maria and Petronillo Lucio. He attended both Morenci and Clifton High schools, graduating from Clifton in 1958. In 1958, he started working for Phelps Dodge in Morenci,...
Patricia Herbert
Jan 26, 2022
Patricia "Charline" Herbert of Safford passed away on January 26, 2022, at her home with her family close by. Charline was born on February 6, 1948, in Safford, Arizona to parents Charles Lee & Patricia Coffey Adams. No services are planned at this time.
Nancy Sanders
Jan 22, 2022
Nancy Merrell Sanders entered into rest on January 22, 2022. Born on June 9, 1948, in Safford, Arizona, Nancy was the fifth of six children belonging to Beatrice and Fenly "Junior" Merrell of Duncan, Arizona. Nancy had a happy childhood in Duncan, growing up with numerous cousins and close friends. After graduating as the valedictorian of her high school class,...
