Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona

Oct 12, 2023

Donald William Saunders Jr., a beloved resident of Safford, Arizona, left this world on October 12, 2023, at the age of 54. He was born on October 25, 1968, in Mesa, Arizona, to his loving parents, Martha Jean Messinger and Donald William Saunders Sr. He was a cherished brother to Katrina Zehring, Kristina Waghorn, Mike Saunders, and Cyndi Able. Donald...

Oct 10, 2023

Robert “Ivan” Jones, 77, of Central, AZ, passed away of COVID-19 complications on October 10, 2023. Ivan was born to James Ivan Jones & Ida Ruby Rogers Jones on October 20, 1945 in Central, AZ. His dedication to his town was known far and wide. He spent a lovely 56 years married to his wife, Trulia Diane Jones, of which...

Oct 9, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

Saundra Esther Gaines was born October 21, 1948, to the late Romeo & Ruth Gaines. On September 30th, 2023, Saundra went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully surrounded by the angels of God and her loved ones. Saundra was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and was the 2nd eldest of six children. Saundra spent her early childhood in...

Sep 26, 2023

Christina “Tina” Lauver was born in Clifton, AZ on November 5th 1957. Tina passed away suddenly on September 26th 2023. After high school, Tina became a homemaker, raising her three children Jasen, Marleena and Liz. In 1999, Tina was reunited with her high school boyfriend Glenn Hardwick, which she spent her last 24 years loving and cherishing. Tina enjoyed cooking...

Sep 25, 2023

Sep 22, 2023

The family of Rudy Cisneros of Clifton, Arizona is saddened to announce his passing on September 22, 2023, at the age of 69. Rudy was the 6th of 7 children to Antonio & Cordelia Cisneros. At this time his adventures began, exploring old Morenci A Hill. They moved to site 3 where a Band of Brothers was formed, that expanded...

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Tiffany Buma Lester August 3, 1964 - September 15, 2023 Tiffany Buma Lester gracefully left us here on Earth while at home with her family by her side after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Roger Brent Buma and Ranae Coon Buma. She was the oldest of 3 children....

Sep 12, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sara (Lujan) Herrera September 12th, 2023, at the age of 86 surrounded by her loved ones. Sara was born in Sonora, Arizona December 19th, 1936, to Urbano Romero and Sara Sanchez Romero. She then grew up in old Morenci with her siblings (Danny, Gabriel, Robert, Herlindo, and Aurora). Later she...

Sep 11, 2023

Hattie "Janet" Shelley Patton was born on April 2, 1938 to Worthington McKindree & Lois (McClain) Shelley in Silver City, New Mexico. Janet was an identical twin. She and her twin sister attended Cliff schools in Cliff, New Mexico and finished her with her high school diploma in May of 1956. After graduation, she began attending Western New Mexico University....

Sep 7, 2023

John Coy Norris passed away on September 7, 2023 in his home in York, AZ. He was surrounded by his family. John was born to JC & Mary Norris on July 14, 1960 in Bisbee, AZ. His family moved to Morenci, Az his freshman year due to the mine closing down. After graduation, Coy moved to Buckeye, AZ and worked...

Sep 1, 2023

Aug 29, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rudy "Wedo" Contreras Jr, of Pima, AZ on August 29, 2023, at the age of 56. Rudy was a life-long resident of the Gila Valley who was born on April 6, 1967, in Safford, AZ to Rudy Martin Contreras & Rosa Arvayo Contreras with siblings Bonnie,...

Aug 19, 2023

Joan Rollo (Mortensen) Cardon passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1935 in Pima, Arizona to Clint Rollo and Della Randall Rollo. She was the oldest child of four sisters. As her father was a teacher and school administer, the family moved around the state of...

Aug 19, 2023

Gloria Ann White was born on July 25, 1954 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Gregorio and Tiburcia Bejarano. On August 19, 2023, at the age of 69, she entered into eternal life in Safford, Arizona. At the time of her passing she was lovingly surrounded by her husband, Michael White, daughters Deena Bejarano and Joan Flores, and her grandchildren, Reyna...

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 14, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Evelyn Davison (nee Bevers), born July 2, 1927, in Justiceburg, Texas. A loving mother, compassionate friend, and thoughtful soul, Evelyn departed from us on August 14, 2023, at the age of 96. She resided in Safford, Arizona for 52 years, where her generosity and warmth touched countless lives. Evelyn was a...

Aug 13, 2023

Kim married Emery Hale on September 22, 2016. She liked to do arts and crafts, and loved taking their 4 dogs to the river. Kim was an animal lover her whole life. Kim is survived by her husband, Emery Hale, of Pima, two brothers, Kevin and Mark McEuen, her son, Adam (Holly) McEuen, of Safford, son Ryan Hale (Serenity), Erin...

Aug 6, 2023