Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Everett Reid
Apr 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Everett Loye Reid, 72 of Pima, Arizona, announce his passing on April 27, 2022. Everett was born on November 8, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas to Everett (Bud) & Wilma Reid. He was the second of nine children. Everett graduated high in 1968 in Bellflower, California. After high school he worked various...
Arthur Fajardo
Apr 24, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Arthur P. Fajardo of California on April 24, 2022, at the age of 84. Arthur was born on March 24, 1938. A viewing will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Church in Safford with the funeral service...
Paul Anderson
Apr 23, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Paul Anderson Jr., of Bylas, Arizona on April 23, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born in Bylas, Arizona to Maggie Rope & Paul Anderson Sr. on June 6, 1948. A Wake will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m....
Bailey Stauffer
Apr 22, 2022
Bailey Low Stauffer Bailey Low Stauffer entered into rest on April 22, 2022, at his home in Safford Arizona. He was born December 31, 1947, in Milford, Utah. His parents were Delmar & Elizabeth Stauffer, also known as DB and Sister Beth. Bailey was the second of four children. Bailey graduated from Safford High School in 1965, and after high...
Katherine Zaye
Apr 18, 2022
Ms. Katherine Zaye peacefully entered eternal rest on April 18, 2022, at the Haven of Safford in Safford, Arizona. Katherine was born on May 5, 1967. A Wake will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Hinton residence in Bylas. The Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 26th at Our Savior's Lutheran...
Marla Wright
Apr 15, 2022
It is with great sorrow and much love that we announce the passing into eternity of Marla Kempton Wright at the age of 74. Marla was born on June 28, 1947, in Safford Arizona, to Lamar Curtis Kempton & Lois Foutz Kempton with siblings Wiley, Gene, Lorraine, Bob, Alvin, Rodney, and Brent. Marla grew up in Eden, AZ and graduated...
Alberta Sanchez
Apr 15, 2022
Alberta K. Sanchez was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She entered eternal life on April 15, 2022, at the age of 91. Celebrating many years of religious life in the congregation of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bylas, AZ. She was born August 17, 1930, in Bylas, AZ, the loving daughter of Ella and William Kindelay....
Jacquelyn Walton
Apr 15, 2022
In Loving Memory Jacquelyn Renee Walker, age 57, born in Safford, Arizona, entered enteral rest on April 15, 2022. Jacquelyn was born on December 15, 1964, and spent her younger years in Lincoln, Illinois, where she was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She met her husband of 25 years, Jimmy Walker, after moving back to Safford where they together...
Anthony Gutierrez
Apr 13, 2022
Anthony Gutierrez, 45, of Safford AZ, passed away at Mt. Graham hospital on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, with his family by his side. Anthony was born in Safford, AZ on May 29, 1976, to Robert Gutierrez & Beatrice Gutierrez. He grew up in Safford AZ, where he graduated from Safford High School in 1994. He then moved to Tucson, AZ...
Kyerie Rose
Apr 10, 2022
Kyerie LeeAnn Rose left this life too soon. Kyerie unexpectedly passed away on April 10, 2022, at the age of 28. She was born on November 5, 1993, in Reno, Nevada to Eric Anthony Rose & Frances Teresa Ruiz Rose. No services are planned at this time.
Sally Stanley
Apr 7, 2022
Sally Stanley passed away in the early morning hours of April 7, 2022, in Peridot, Arizona at the age of 82. Sally was born on March 24, 1940. A Wake will be held on Thursday, April 14th at the Stanley residence in Bylas beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m....
Robert Bailey
Apr 4, 2022
Robert Wayne Bailey, Jr. "Gunny", 54, passed away on April 4, 2022, at his home in Clifton, AZ. Robert was born on April 11, 1967, in Port Huron, Michigan to Robert W. Bailey, Sr. & Sharon K. Nolte Bailey. He was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran who continued to serve all of his life. Robert married his loving...
Riana Gonzales
Apr 2, 2022
Gone too soon, Riana Nicole Gonzales of Safford unexpectedly passed away on April 2, 2022, at the age of 34. Riana was born on October 5, 1987, in Safford, Arizona to Fernando M Gonzales & Clotilda Pena Rios Gonzales. Riana was a loving and adventurous person, who loved owls, cracking jokes & making people laugh, she was always listening to...
Ruth Morgan
Mar 30, 2022
Ruth Marie Morgan, 77, of Duncan, Arizona passed away on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 13, 1944, in Morenci, Arizona to Ella and Ira Weaver. Ruth attended High School in Miami, Arizona, and graduated in 1962. She married James "Bud" Morgan on June 2, 1962 in Sheldon, Arizona, they had four children;...
Albert Skinner
Mar 30, 2022
Al Skinner, 90 of Willcox passed away March 30, 2022, in Gilbert, AZ with his family by his side. Albert Moore Skinner was born October 26, 1931, in Safford, AZ to Frank & Ada Sanders Skinner. He attended Safford schools, graduating from Safford High School in 1950. Al met the love of his life, Charlene Clarence and they were married...
Rudy Villalba
Mar 28, 2022
Rudy Michael Villalba, 41, of Safford, Arizona, passed away on March 28, 2022. He was born January 30, 1981, in Benson, Arizona to Rosa Jurado & Onesimo Bejarano Villalba. Rudy attended school in Safford and graduated from Mt. Graham High School. He was a happily faithful member of The Way, The Truth, and The Life Ministries, in Soloman. He enjoyed...
Leo Miles
Mar 26, 2022
A recent transplant from South Dakota, Leo Dewitt Miles, passed away on March 26, 2022, at the age of 88. Leo was born on January 18, 1934, in Onida, South Dakota to Clinton Kermit Miles & Ruth Gladys Goodall Miles. No services are planned here in Arizona as the family plans on taking him home to South Dakota.
Steve Billy
Mar 26, 2022
The Life of Steve "Jim Watt" Billy Steve "Jim Watt" Billy was born on August 12, 1963, to the Late David and Gladys Hinton Billy. He lived and grew up in Bylas, AZ with his siblings, 2 brothers: the late Jerry and Vernon Kitcheyan, 5 sisters the late Evelyn Kitcheyan, Susan Titla, Daisy Bylas, Dorothy Pike, and Elva Billy. He...
Lucelia Skidmore
Mar 23, 2022
Lucelia Skidmore passed away in the late hours of March 23, 2022, in Globe, Arizona. Lucilla was born on February 12, 1954, in Bylas, Arizona to parents Wilbur Wright & Wilma Preston. A Wake will be held on Thursday, March 31st at 4:00 p.m. at the Juan residence in Bylas. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 1st...
Richard Selby
Mar 23, 2022
Richard A. Selby passed away on March 20th, 2022 in Safford, Arizona. Richard was born on August 3rd, 1947 in Zealand, Michigan to Mack & Esther Selby. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel & Gila Valley Crematory located at 112 E. Main Street, Safford, AZ 85546, 928-428-1740, www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.


