Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Pearlita Ashkie
May 11, 2021
Pearlita Ann Ashkie, 71, passed away at home surrounded by loving family and friends on May 11, 2021, in Peridot, Arizona. She was born on September 15, 1949 to Phoebe (Victor) Aday and Charles Aday, in Peridot, Arizona. She is survived by her loving husband Morris Ashkie, children; Janet Ashkie, Melvin Ashkie and Chris Ashkie-Belknap, Grandchildren; Zachary Ashkie, Tori Taylor,...
Stephen Susunkewa
May 10, 2021
Stephen Ryan Susunkewa, 33, passed away on May 10, 2021, in Peridot, Arizona. He was born in San Carlos, Arizona to Sheila M. (Boni) James and Norman Michael Susunkewa. A Funeral Service for Stephen Susunkewa and Tristen Long will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Arizona. Interment to follow at Peridot...
Khyle Bond
May 7, 2021
Khyle Bond, age 31, entered into rest on May 7, 2021, in Peridot, Arizona. He was born in Safford, Arizona on September 24, 1989 to parents Mary Ann Quade, and late Lybert Jack Bond Jr., and siblings Vanessia Benally, Marylita Moses, Tyrone Quade, and Braden Gambler. Khyle attended Ft. Thomas High School and went on to have two children Khyle...
Lavern Hennings
May 6, 2021
Lavern "Vern" Henry Hennings age 87 passed away at his home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Thatcher, Arizona. He was born February 10, 1934 on a rural farm in Bremer County, Iowa to Arthur and Erna (Struck) Hennings. As a young boy, Vern enjoyed the many chores on the farm including the milking of 30 cows twice a day....
Pearl Robertson
May 4, 2021
Pearl Annette Robertson, 56 of Bylas, Arizona passed away May 4, 2021 in San Carlos, Arizona. Pearl was born May 15, 1964 to the late Margie Daley and Tex Robertson, Sr., both of Bylas. In Pearl's earlier years she was a CNA in California and Phoenix. She had a big heart and loved helping others. Pearl later became a homemaker...
Richard Nielson
May 4, 2021
Richard "Dickey Bird" Darrell Nielson Sr., 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on October 22, 1939 to Mildred 'Dot' Dortha (Sligar) and Richard Deane Nielson in Bisbee, Arizona. After graduating High School he went on to work for Magma Copper Mine in San Manuel, Arizona. He met and...
Melissa Walker
May 3, 2021
Melissa Sanchez Walker, 49, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. She was born on November 2, 1971, in San Carlos, Arizona to Hattie and Arthur Sanchez. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, with Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at The River Church located at...
Phillip Prey
May 3, 2021
Phillip Otto Prey of Thatcher, Arizona passed away with family around him on May 3, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born on December 13, 1934, in Columbus, Wisconsin to Dale Martin Prey & Marie Elizabeth Prey. Phil loved taking family vacations and traveling. He learned to bake at an early age and created beautiful (and delicious) pies...
Eugene Molina
May 1, 2021
Eugene B. Molina, of Duncan, peacefully passed into eternity at the age of 85 on May 1, 2021. Eugene was born on March 20, 1936, to Eugenia & Alcario Molina in Virden, New Mexico. He proudly served in the US Army and later went on to marry his childhood sweetheart, Ramona Molina in 1973. Eugene worked for Greenlee County for...
Betty Bingham
Apr 29, 2021
Long-time Safford resident Betty Jean Kelley Bingham passed away peacefully during the early morning on April 29, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born July 17, 1930 to Lorene and Harmon Kelley in Ada, Oklahoma. She lived most of her childhood in Bromide Oklahoma, a little mineral springs resort town. Her family moved to Morenci, Arizona when she...
Doreen Dalpra
Apr 28, 2021
Doreen Dalpra Doreen Dalpra, of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home. She was 87. Doreen was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan, on April 8, 1934. She attended the Crystal Falls schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1952. Shortly following her graduation she found work as a telephone operator with the Bell System...
William Stacy
Apr 27, 2021
William "Berl" Stacy of Duncan, Arizona, passed away at the age of 58. Berl was born on July 3, 1962 to his loving parents; James & Florence Stacy in Morenci, Arizona. He came home to a full house joining 2 sisters; Marion & Kathy, and 1 brother; Tom. Berl was always a very loving and giving person. He spent a...
Hugh Weech
Apr 27, 2021
Dr. Hugh Newell Weech, DVM, passed away at his home in Poway, CA on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 82 years old. In 1967, "Doc" Weech opened the first dedicated Veterinary Clinic in Poway, CA. "Doc" Weech treated large animals throughout San Diego County. His National Design Award-Winning Small Animal Clinic on Poway Rd is where generations brought their...
Jacob Mack
Apr 26, 2021
Jacob Rostel Mack of Safford passed away on April 26, 2021, at the age of 45. He was born on April 15, 1976, in Safford, AZ to Michael Rostel Mack & Silva Ruth Bristol Mack & siblings Shara, Tanner, and Lacy. Jacob graduated from Duncan High School in 1994. He was blessed with 3 children Bradon, Brittany, and Jade Mack....
James McDonald
Apr 26, 2021
James Lawrence McDonald was born to George and Alice McDonald on August 24, 1950 in DeSmet, South Dakota. He moved from his earthly home in Safford, Arizona to Heaven on April 26, 2021. James grew up on a farm in South Dakota, before moving with his family to Seattle. After school he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps...
Marinda Anthony
Apr 25, 2021
Marinda Gail Anthony of Morenci passed away in Safford on April 25, 2021, at the age of 68. She was born on March 27, 1953, in Casa Grande, Arizona to R.V. Voss & Ida Mae Mueller Voss joining siblings Richard, Sharon, & Gary Wayne. Marinda attended schools in the Casa Grande area, ending up in Eloy at Santa Cruz High...
Ricky Goseyun
Apr 21, 2021
Ricky George Goseyun, also known as "OJ" & "Sugar Bear", 54, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on April 21, 2021. Ricky was born on August 28, 1966, in Oakland, California to Emerson Goseyun & Carmelita Starr along with his four siblings; Travis, Karen, Kathleen, and Elvira Goseyun. Ricky loved swimming and drawing and going to the Casino. He was a...
Ben Shaw
Apr 20, 2021
Ben Anderson Shaw aka "Beans", 45, was born on August 13, 1975, to Benedict Shaw Sr. and the late Shirley Shaw. He is survived by his brother Benedict Shaw Jr., his sisters Renee Cosen and Hillary Pina of Bylas, Arizona and late brother Benjamin Shaw. He had five nieces; Adrianna & Kelsey Shaw, Bernadette McCreary, Analicia Cosen and Durayna Pina,...
Emily LeBaron
Apr 19, 2021
Emily Kathryn Fry LeBaron passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021, at the Haven of Safford nursing home, after a yearlong battle with breast cancer. After many months of restricted visits due to COVID19, her family was able to be with her on the day she passed. Kathy was born on September 13, 1952, in Pittsburg Pennsylvania to Thomas A....
William Lewis
Apr 19, 2021
William Ernest Lewis, known to everyone as "Bill Lewis," passed away peacefully in his home on April 19, 2021 at the age of 86. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Bill was born on April 14, 1935 in Safford, Arizona to Byron and Esther Lewis. Bill met the love of his life, Gwen, when she was...
