Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
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...
