Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Robert Moss
Jul 6, 2021
Robert V. Moss, of Thatcher, Arizona passed away on July 6, 2021, in Safford, Arizona at the age of 75. He was born December 10, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bob spent four years in the US Air Force, from 1966 until 1970, and then 32 years in commercial aviation. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy, his...
Bernadette Hollowell
Jul 3, 2021
Bernadette Crandall Hollowell, of Ft Thomas, entered into eternity on July 3, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born April 25, 1948, in Safford to parents Stanley Burdette Crandall and Fern Hawkins Crandall. Bernadette was the fifth of 10 children to Burdette and Fern: Suedette, Curtis, Linda, Ida, Bernadette, Cindy, Leslie, Abby, Debbie, and Lincoln. She married Glenn...
Alfonso Lopez
Jul 2, 2021
Alfonso B. Lopez age 60 entered into eternal life on July 2, 2021, in Safford, AZ. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Morenci, AZ to Reynaldo Mendoza Lopez & Frances Bencomo Lopez. Growing up in San Manuel, AZ he later moved to Tucson, AZ, and became a skilled concrete finisher. Eventually settling in Greenlee/Graham Counties particularly in Safford,...
Ned Quade
Jul 1, 2021
Ned Quade Sr. passed away surrounded by family on July 1, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1937. A wake will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the Quade residence. Services will be Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the 1st Miracle Church in Bylas. The Internment will be Saturday, July 17,...
JoAnn DeFrates
Jul 1, 2021
JoAnn DeFrates, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021. She was born on December 20, 1931. Services are pending at this time.
Ernest Dillman
Jun 29, 2021
Ernest LeRoy Dillman passed away June 29, 2021, in Thatcher following a lengthy battle with cancer. Ernest was born May 4, 1955, in Douglas Arizona to Howard Ernest Dillman and Martha Evelyn Gifford. Growing up Ernest attended school in Willcox, Bonita, and Safford, graduating from Safford High School in 1973. He also attended Eastern Arizona College. On May 24, 1974,...
Christopher Turner
Jun 28, 2021
Christopher Nicholas Turner, born in Sacramento, California, on April 29, 1994, passed away on June 28, 2021. Christopher was born to his parents Beverly Ann Goseyun Turner and Donald Troy Turner. Christopher was one of nine siblings and attended Fort Thomas High School and after became a chef and grew to become an incredible cook. One of his favorite things...
Janet Ashkie
Jun 28, 2021
Janet Rose Ashkie of Peridot, Arizona passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at the age of 49. Janet was born on August 14, 2021, to Morris Ashkie and Pearlita Ann Aday. A wake for Janet will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 6:00 a.m. followed by Services at 9:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church located at 385...
Karen Hartner
Jun 27, 2021
Karen Jean Hartner, age 73, was born in Socorro, New Mexico, on November 9, 1947, and passed away peacefully in her home in Safford, Arizona, on June 27, 2021. She was born to her two loving parents, Floyd and Maderine Duffy, and had one sister, Renay Dickerson. In her early years, she attended school in Silver City and graduated in...
James Santoya
Jun 26, 2021
James Santoyo, age 75, passed away in Safford, Arizona, surrounded by family on June 26, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1945, in Morenci, Arizona. Services are pending at this time.
Frank Carbajal
Jun 26, 2021
Frank Ruben Carbajal "Sapito" Frank Ruben Carbajal, 86, passed away in his home in Clifton, Arizona, surrounded by family on June 26, 2021. Born on January 27, 1935, in Metcalf, Arizona, Frank was one of two children born to Ruben and Sarah Murillo Carbajal. With the passing of his father, he was raised by his stepfather, Julian "Talan" Hernandez. Frank...
Diane King
Jun 26, 2021
Diane King, age 63, entered into rest on June 26, 2021. She was born on October 6, 1958. Services are pending at this time.
Kenneth Lee
Jun 25, 2021
Kenneth C. Lee, 89, of Thatcher AZ, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2021, with his daughters at his side. Ken was born January 27, 1932, in Cushman, Arkansas to Elmer and Margie Hightower Lee. He was the second of 9 children and worked hard picking cotton to help support his large family. His family packed up and...
Andrew Peru
Jun 22, 2021
Andrew Angel Peru Jr. On Wednesday, September 5, 1990, God Blessed Andrew Peru and Vivian Bejarano with a big healthy baby boy naming him Andrew Angel Peru Jr, and Blessed Celeste with a new baby brother. From the moment Angel was born he had a big personality and anyone that came across him can just get lost with his beautiful...
Dixie Bustillos
Jun 21, 2021
Dixie Bustillos quietly passed away in the early morning hours of June 21, 2021, with her living husband Angel Bustillos at her side. Dixie was born on September 2, 1939, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Otis Klingsmith & May Essenwine Klingsmith. No services are planned at this time.
Devree Matthews
Jun 19, 2021
Devree Lane Matthews of Scottsdale lost her life in a tragic automobile accident on June 19, 2021. Devree was born on April 30, 1994, in Mesa, Arizona to parents Larry Brett Matthews & Amie Jo Stradling. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 26th at 11:00 am at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Jesus Quezada
Jun 18, 2021
Jesus Antonio Quezada "Tono", age 41, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 18, 2021, in Pima, AZ. Antonio was born June 13, 1980, in Delicias Chihuahua to Jose & Maria Quezada. Antonio was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was always a fun and outgoing person who would befriend everyone he met. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors....
Angus McIntosh
Jun 17, 2021
Craig, Colorado resident, Angus Perry McIntosh II, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Memorial Regional Health at the age of 64. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Craig, CO. with funeral services to follow at 10:30 a.m....
Joe Tsosie
Jun 16, 2021
EULOGY OF JOE HUDSON TSOSIE JR. "Celebration of Life" Good morning and thank you all for being here today to honor "Joe Hudson Tsosie Jr. aka Doc". I'm Elaine Wilson Pacheco, Joe was my cousin brother, actually a sibling. My mom Arlene and his mother Margaret were sisters. It means a lot to our family for coming out today to...
William Christopher
Jun 14, 2021
William "Jaylen" Christopher of Camden, Tennessee tragically passed away in a drowning accident at the age of 16, while visiting a dear friend in the Gila valley. Jaylen was born on October 19, 2004, in Tacoma, Washinton to parents Raphael Smith & Amie Christopher. Services will be held in Big Sandy, Tennesse at a later date.
