Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
John Wile
Jun 4, 2021
John H. Wile passed away in Safford, Arizona on June 4th, 2021. He was born on May 18th, 1947. Services are pending at this time.
Marilouise Iannetta
Jun 3, 2021
Marilouise Dawn Iannetta passed away in Thatcher, Arizona on June 3, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut to John Iannetta & Genevieve Rogers Iannetta. Interment will be in the Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, Virginia.
Rebecca De La Cruz
Jun 3, 2021
Rebecca B. De La Cruz, 68, entered into life on May 8, 1953. She was born in Morenci, Arizona, to her parents Carlos Sr. & Blanche De La Cruz, and siblings David, Carlos Jr., Christopher, and Elizabeth Dorsey De La Cruz. Rebecca attended Safford High School and graduated in 1971. After graduating, she spent time outdoors, gardening, working with genealogy,...
Betty Knight
Jun 1, 2021
Betty Knight, Born January 6th, 1930 in Virden, New Mexico passed June 1, 2021 in Safford, Arizona. Betty was a long-time resident of the Gila Valley and began her career as a teacher in Solomonville before moving to Lafe Nelson Elementary where she spent more than 25 years teaching elementary school and special education. Betty knew no strangers, provided, and...
Clifford Lang
May 31, 2021
Clifford Lang Sept. 7, 1946 - May 31, 2021 At the age of 74, Clifford was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Bylas, AZ to William Sr and Katherine (Kitcheyan) Lang. He was one of twelve siblings and they are Thelma McCabe, Veda Pike, Norman Lang, Kenneth McBride (deceased), Victoria, Victor,...
Autry Pennington
May 29, 2021
Autry Lee Pennington of Safford passed into eternity on May 29, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born on December 28, 1937, in Wister, Oklahoma to parents Howard Pennington & Bessie Coffee Pennington with siblings Loveda, Marlin, Mary, Betty, Caroline, Wanda, Gale, and Dale. Autry attended school in Central, attending through the 8th grade. He had to drop...
Ernesto Sandoval
May 28, 2021
Ernesto "Ernie or Neto" Grijalva Sandoval of Thatcher passed away on May 28, 2021, at the age of 85. Ernie was born on November 23, 1935, in Silver City, New Mexico to parents Jose Sandoval & Julia Grijalva. No services are planned at this time.
Vern Hatch
May 27, 2021
Vern Leroy Hatch, age 81, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, in St. George, Utah, with loving wife Barbaraand daughter Kelley at his side. Vern was born June 22, 1939, in Virden, New Mexico, the second son of Lynn McKnight Hatch and Anna Merrell. Vern married Edith Mihu in 1961; they divorced in 1984. Vern and Barbara Bednarek Augustyniak married on...
Patsy Abalos
May 26, 2021
Patricia "Patsy" Jean Abalos passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021 in Safford, AZ at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born to Manuel and Nellie Garcia in Morenci, Arizona on August 16, 1957, Patsy graduated from Morenci High School in 1975 and also attended Eastern Arizona College from 1975-77, where she played 1 year...
Jimmy Elgo
May 26, 2021
Jimmy Joe Elgo, was born on March 13, 1987 in San Carlos, AZ, to the late Joseph James Elgo and Christina G. Elgo of Black Point AZ. Jimmy has 4 brothers; Mario Goseyun (deceased), Vencenti Goseyun, Jarvis Elgo, and Jarvin Elgo and two sisters; Amber Elgo and Eva Elgo, along with 9 nieces; Haley Goseyun, Adrania Goseyun, Shakara Elgo, Kristalynn...
Gilbert Gonzales
May 25, 2021
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gilbert E. Gonzales Sr. Our loving Grandpo, Father (Tha), & friend to anyone who had the privilege to sit at his bar, passed away on May 25, 2021. He left us while resting at his home in Thatcher, Arizona, during his 88th year. Gilbert was born August 19th, 1932, in Morenci, AZ...
Logan Conner
May 25, 2021
Jeffrey "Logan" Conner, 27, passed away suddenly at his home in Safford on May 25, 2021. He was the beloved son of Jeffrey Lee Conner of Indianapolis, IN, and Elaine Noelle Loya (Vigil) of Thatcher. Logan was born in Indianapolis on May 22, 1994. He was the second of seven children. Logan graduated from Avon High School in 2012 and...
Patricia England
May 24, 2021
Patricia "Diane" (Curry) England passed away of natural causes on May 24, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Diane was born on March 29, 1938, to Travis & Mildred Curry, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 83 years young. Diane was raised in Buckeye, AZ, and graduated from Buckeye Union High School as the class of 1956. She took college courses at Eastern...
Lupe Gonzales
May 19, 2021
Lupe Peru Gonzales, 75, of Safford, AZ, passed away in the comfort of her home on May 19, 2021. Lupe was born on November 4, 1945, to Ponciano and Clara Peru in Silver City, NM. Lupe was blessed with 4 brothers and 6 sisters. In 1960, she met her "Reyno" Conrad Gonzales Sr, and they wed in 1963, going on...
Philip Schroeder
May 17, 2021
Philip Raymond Schroeder age 83 passed away at Safford Hospital, Arizona on May 16, 2021. His brother Edward held his hand until his last heartbeat! Edward's wife Parisane was also present when he passed away. Philip was born on September 23, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to Raymond and Nellie Mae Schroeder. He was married to Pat Donahue (Deceased). He had...
Billy Wright
May 16, 2021
Billy G. Wright passed away in Safford, Arizona on May 16th, 2021. He was born on November 18th, 1952. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740.
Delbert Molitor
May 16, 2021
Delbert Clayton Molitor passed away in Surprise, Arizona on May 16th, 2021. He was born on July 9th, 1937. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm in the Safford Cemetery. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740.
Susan Garcia
May 16, 2021
Susan R. Garcia, 78, of Safford, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1942, to Antonio and Carmen Rodriguez in Clifton, Arizona. At an early age, she learned the value of hard work and family as she worked alongside her father on the family farm. Throughout her life, she...
Fred Damron
May 15, 2021
Fred Steven Damron, age 64, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home in Duncan. He was born on June 5, 1956, in Morenci, to parents William and Helen Damron. Fred was a proud Duncan resident where he shared his childhood home with his five siblings Wayne, Doug, Jimmy, Rhonda and Chris. He is survived by his children...
Gerald Burkett
May 13, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Duane Burkett, age 78, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family of Safford, Arizona. He was born in Coleman, Texas, on July 16th, 1942, to his parents Preston and Johnie Burkett, and joined his siblings, Beth Cass, Karen Cass, and Darrell Burkett. Jerry attended Bisbee Highschool and later married his lifelong partner Joyce L. Burkett...
