Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
Steven Hernandez
Apr 18, 2021
Steven Hernandez, 43, of Safford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Tucson. Steven was born in Morenci, Arizona on January 13, 1978 to Josie and John Provencio. Steven worked for Phelps Dodge/Freeport McMoran for 20 years during that time he was honored to be selected to support the start up of the Tenke Fungurume Mine in...
Manuel Mariscal
Apr 17, 2021
Manuel Humberto Mariscal passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on April 17, 2021, at the age of 28. He was born on October 16, 1992, in Safford, Arizona to Manuel Mariscal Sr. & Renelda Hunter Mariscal joining siblings Kayla, Blanca, and Linda Mariscal. Manuel attended Ft Thomas High in Fort Thomas and went on to work as a warehouse picker. He...
Martha Dixon
Apr 13, 2021
Martha Dixon of Eden passed into eternity on April 13, 2021, at the age of 76. Martha was born on August 22, 1944. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Wilbur Lunt
Apr 9, 2021
Wilbur Lunt was born August 9 1929 on the family farm in Duncan, beside the Gila River. He farmed all his life, purchasing his father's farm in 1950 and eventually farming half the Duncan Valley with grains, potatoes, onions, lettuce, cotton, pinto beans, and chilies. He farmed on the original 150 acres until he was in his 88th year. Wilbur...
Peter Hughes
Apr 9, 2021
Peter Clifton Hughes of Solomon passed away on April 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1947, in Wilmington, Texas to parents William Edgar Hughes & Katherine Armstrong Hughes. No services are planned at this time.
Norma Vega
Apr 7, 2021
Norma Altamirano Vega (77) passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on the 7th day of April 2021. She was born on the 4th day of August 1943 in Esqueda, Sonora, Mexico to Eduardo and Ramona Altamirano. In 1950 moved to Morenci where she later met and married her high school sweetheart Rodolfo B. Vega. She worked for Morenci school dist....
Herbert Thomas
Apr 5, 2021
Herbert Lee Thomas of Safford passed away on April 5, 2021, at the age of 79. He was born on January 23, 1942, in El Dorado, Kansas to parents Leon Thomas & Evelyn Brown Thomas. No services are planned at this time.
Steven Spalsbury
Apr 2, 2021
Steven Edward Spalsbury of Tucson passed away on April 2, 2021, at the age of 73. He was the first born to Duane & Laura Lee Spalsbury in Lawrence, Kansas. Then several years later in Joplin, Missouri Lynn & Roger joined the family. The family moved to Safford in 1957, so Duane could go into business at the CPA firm....
Alfredo Maldonado
Mar 31, 2021
On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Alfredo M. Maldonado, loving husband and beloved father of six, passed away at the age of 94. Alfredo was born in Metcalf, AZ in 1926. He was a miner with Phelps Dodge Corporation for 37 years in Morenci, AZ, and moved to Safford, AZ at his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army and was...
Panchita Clayton
Mar 29, 2021
Panchita "Frances" Clayton, 57, entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2021, at her home in Pima, Arizona. She was born on November 4, 1963, in Phoenix, Arizona to Ruth (Echeverria) and Arnold Valdez. She is survived by her two sons, many family, and friends. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Concepcion Ornelas
Mar 25, 2021
Concepcion Grijalva Ornelas, 98 years old, of Solomon, Arizona, passed away March 25th, 2021, in Safford at the home of her son Victor with her loving family by her side. Chonita, as she was lovingly called, was born in Solomonville, Arizona on December 8th, 1922, to Merejildo and Isabel Grijalva. She came from a family of 9 which included 3...
Janet Norton
Mar 25, 2021
Janet Webb Norton June 8, 1938 - March 25, 2021 Janet Webb Norton, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, peacefully passed from this life, leaving a body worn out in service to God and her family. Janet was born on June 8, 1938 in Lehi, Utah to Vern William and Effie Duella Wray Webb. She was the 4th...
