Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Lillie Saenz
Oct 6, 2021
Lillie C. Saenz, 88, of Chandler, Arizona, a long-time resident of Safford, passed away on October 6, 2021, at home. On March 28, 1933, Lillie was born to Antonio and Antonia Chavez in Bisbee, Arizona, where she spent her childhood and most of her school days with a short period in Tiger, Arizona, along with her four brothers: Tony, Mauricio,...
Chesley Wilson
Oct 4, 2021
Chesley Wilson passed away in the early morning hours of October 4, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. Chelsey was born on July 31, 1932. A Wake will be held at the Wilson Residence on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 4:00 A.M. After the Wake, Funeral services will take place at 12;30 P.M. at the Ernest Stanley Hall in Bylas, Arizona. After...
Ricardo Rivera
Oct 3, 2021
Ricardo C. Rivera of Safford passed into eternity on October 3, 2021, at the age of 63. Ricardo was born on November 23, 1958, in Safford, AZ to parents Felix Rivera & Carman Castro Rivera. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St....
Ramon Sanchez
Oct 2, 2021
Ramon, also known as "Ray", was born on July 30, 1956, in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico to Alicia Sanchez and Narciso Cruz. He joined the United States Army in 1978 and he proudly served his country until 1984, when he was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant Sanchez in Reedley, California. Ray moved to Douglas, Arizona where he married the love...
Richard Billingsley
Oct 2, 2021
Richard Oren Billingsley of Duncan, Arizona, passed away on October 2, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. Richard was born on July 16, 1946, in Safford, Arizona, to parents Benjamin Franklin Billingsley III & Ruth McGrath Billingsley and brothers Benjamin Franklin IV, Leslie Hilton, Paul Edward, and Charles Oliver Billingsley. Richard graduated from Duncan High School in 1964. He had many occupations;...
Carl Tefft
Oct 2, 2021
Carl A. Tefft quietly passed away, surrounded by his family, on October 2, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 1952, to Charles W. and Ruth E. Hinds Tefft. Carl spent his early years in the Los Angeles area before the family moved to Alpaugh, California, where he graduated from high school. He...
Leander Quade
Sep 30, 2021
Leander Quade, 56, passed away on September 30, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona. Leander was born on February 24, 1965, to Ned Quade & Loretta Wilson in San Carlos, Arizona. A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Quade residence in Bylas, Arizona at 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service on Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m....
Josephine Rojas
Sep 28, 2021
Josephine Baray Rojas of Clifton, Arizona quietly passed away on September 28, 2021, at the age of 92. Josephine was born on March 19, 1929, at her home in Clifton to parents Jose Baray & Faustina Sandoval Baray with siblings Paula, Ruben, Mike, Carlos, Candelaria, and Jose. She graduated from Clifton High School with the class of 1948. On September...
James-Michael Holguin
Sep 25, 2021
James Michael Gauna Holguin, 26, of Safford passed away on September 25, 2021, at the age of 26. He was born May 5, 1995, in Phoenix, AZ to Jaime M. Holguin & Lisa M. Gauna. James Michael grew up in Safford and attended church at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Solomon. He attended Solomon and Safford schools, graduating from Safford...
Linda Hufford
Sep 25, 2021
Linda Louise Hufford passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was born to her parents Clarence Alvin Price and Clia Richardson Price on June 10, 1950, in Morenci, AZ. She married Richard Hufford on May 11, 1991, in Morenci. There are no services planned at this time.
John Garrobo
Sep 25, 2021
John Joseph Garrobo, Jr. of Safford passed away in Tucson, AZ on September 25, 2021, at the age of 53. John was born on February 19, 1968, in Safford to parents John Joseph Garrobo, Sr. & Christina Martinez Garrobo. A Memorial Sevice will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the River Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor...
Billie Farnsworth
Sep 24, 2021
Billie Rae Farnsworth of Thatcher, Arizona went to meet the Lord on September 24, 2021, at the age of 78. Billie was born in Santa Ana, California on March 6, 1943, to parents William B. Bonstein & Sibyl Rae Payne Bonstein, the oldest of 8 children: David, Tanya, Mary, Donna, Jamie, Michael, and Michelle. On September 24, 1994, Billie married...
Corwin Gustina
Sep 24, 2021
Corwin Arthur Gustina of San Carlos passed away on September 24, 2021, at the age of 33. Corwin was born on July 19, 1988, in San Carlos, Arizona to parents Jefferson Gustina & Carol Anta Upshaw. A viewing will be held on Friday night, October 1, 2021, at the Gustina residence in Bylas at 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service...
Teresa Hammond
Sep 22, 2021
Teresa Hammond Born on September 17, 1963, Teresa passed away in a tragic car accident September 22, 2021. Teresa is survived by Her Mother Barbara Tandyk, her three children; Merrisa Blystra, Jason Smith, Maggie Smith, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild . Teresa will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services for Teresa will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday,...
Brent Spencer
Sep 16, 2021
Brent Lee Spencer passed away on September 16, 2021, in Chandler. He was born October 7, 1952, to Don and Fae Spencer, in Blackfoot, ID. When Brent was three years old, the family moved back to Arizona, and Brent grew up in Solomon. He attended Safford schools and graduated in 1970. Brent had a strong work ethic and was well-liked...
Delila Birdno
Sep 15, 2021
Delila Rae Birdno, 91, of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona, where she was born on January 29, 1930, in Eagar, Arizona, to Tillman and Harriet Turley. She married Armand "Jay" Birdno on April 22, 1949, in Lordsburg, New Mexico, and Jay passed away on November 17, 2020. She is survived by her children, Michael...
Rex Henry
Sep 13, 2021
Rex J. Henry, Sr. of Safford passed away on September 13, 2021, at the age of 86. Rex was born on Jule 18, 1935, in Bylas, Arizona to Louis Henry & Helen Cobb. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Anita Sanderson
Sep 10, 2021
Anita Ann Sanderson passed away on September 10, 2021, at the age of 51, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on December 12, 1969, in Benson, Arizona, to Elmer Clark & Mary Tapia Clark joining her sisters Genevieve and Kelly. Anita was the baby of the family who was loved by all. She attended and graduated from Benson High School...
Mary Barquin
Sep 10, 2021
Mary Helen Barquin was born on December 24th, 1934, to Everett Frank Capps and Martha Julia Standridge in Tabler, Oklahoma. On September 10th, 2021, she entered eternity in Spring, Texas, with family by her side. Mary Helen is preceded in death by her parents Everett and Martha Capps, Brother Noble Capps, Sister Viola Hammons, Husband Carlos Barquin, Daughter Patty Saunders,...
Antonia Nieto
Sep 10, 2021
Antonia Estrada Nieto, age 87, was born on February 23, 1934. She passed away in her home surrounded by family in Safford, Arizona. She had been a member of the community since 1975. Antonia was born to her mother, Amelia Trujillo, in Wickenburg and had two siblings, Dora Pacheco and Eleanor Ramirez. Antonia attended school in Jerome and married her...
