Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Armand Birdno
Nov 17, 2020
Armand "Jay" Birdno, formerly of Safford, entered into eternal life on November 17, 2020, in Provo, Utah at the age of 93. He was born on February 25, 1927, in Safford, Arizona to parents William D. Birdno & Theresa Allred Birdno. Jay graduated from Safford High School in 1945 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army while still...
Francine Hernandez
Nov 16, 2020
Francine "Frances" G. Hernandez of Safford passed away at her home with her family at her side on November 16, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Higinio M. Cordova & Billie Joyce Cordova and siblings Barbara, Janice, Carole, Silvia, Olivia, and Linda. When Frances was 15 years old, she participated in the Rose...
Terry Rodriguez
Nov 15, 2020
Terry Verl Rodriguez of Bylas passed away on November 15, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1959, in White River, Arizona to Frank Rodriguez & Eliza Kenton. A wake will be held on Thursday, November 19th at the Black Point Cemetery beginning at 7:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 8:00 a.m.
Willetta King
Nov 11, 2020
Willetta Beecroft Morris King was born in the Mormon colonies (Colonia Garcia) on April 6, 1934. Her grandfather Beecroft had 2wives each with 8 children. She had approximately 120 first cousins. She had many stories about her wonderful life as a child in Mexico. Her parents moved to Arizona when she was 6. She would hide in the bushes all...
Adrian Briscoe
Nov 9, 2020
Adrian Glen Briscoe, 88, died November 9, 2020 in Lewisville,Texas. Adrian was born in Byars, Oklahoma on May 27, 1932 to Charlie Robert Briscoe and Ollie Mae Simmons. He attended first grade in Byars and then the family moved to Dougherty where he graduated high school. His childhood adventures were amazing. According to his life story a group of boys...
Preslee Ybarra
Nov 7, 2020
Preslee RaeAnn Ybarra, 27, of Ruidoso, New Mexico entered eternal life on November 7, 2020. Preslee was born to Ramon Luis Vazquez and Kimberly Diane Ybarra on August 26, 1993, in Safford, Arizona. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Manor House Restaurant in Safford, Arizona.
Genaya Gilbertson
Nov 6, 2020
Genaya Michelle Gilbertson of Safford passed away on November 6, 2020, at the age of 47. She was born on June 8, 1973, in Owosso, Michigan to Roxanne Marie Watters. No services are planned.
Candelaria Molina
Nov 6, 2020
Candelaria "Cande" Lucio Molina was born on February 2, 1917 to Juan Lucio & Maria Barrios in Metcalf, AZ. She entered eternal life on November 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her 3 children; Steve (Leonor) Molina of Safford, Ernest (Joann) Molina of Pasco, WA, and Gilbert Molina of Safford, Gloria Molina (Daughter-in-law) of Tucson...
Melvin Bell
Nov 6, 2020
Melvin Joe Bell of Thatcher passed away on November 6, 2020 in Tucson after losing his battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 18, 1952, in Dodge City, Kansas to Howard Bell & Betty Foley Bell with siblings Jane, Rita, Paul, Shirley, Connie, Carol, and Clifford Bell. Melvin attended High School in Ford, Kansas and quickly entered the...
Robert Escobedo
Nov 5, 2020
Robert Lopez Escobedo "Bobby", 84, of Solomon entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2020. He was born April 5, 1936, in Solomon, Arizona to Sesario and Nicolasa Escobedo with siblings; Ruben, Marvin, Irene "Denny" and Daniel. Bobby married Adeli on December 1, 1956 in Solomon, Arizona and their family grew with the births of each of their 3 children;...
Martin Maldonado
Nov 5, 2020
Martin Maldonado of El Paso, Texas passed away on November 5, 2020, at the age of 57. He was born on April 26, 1963. A viewing will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2020 beginning at 11:00 a.m at the Mcdougal's Caldwell funeral chapel followed by a graveside at 1:00 p.m at the San Jose cemetery.
Juan Gonzalez
Nov 5, 2020
Juan Aranda Gonzalez February 13, 1933 - November 5th, 2020 Juan Aranda Gonzalez, 87, of Tyrone, NM passed away, November 5th, 2020 surrounded by family. Juan was born on February 13, 1933 in Bocoyna, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was the second youngest of 16 children. At 17 years old, Juan immigrated to the U.S. on The Bracero Program, an agreement between...
Michele Gardner
Nov 5, 2020
Michele Ann Gardner, 73, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 5, 2020 with her husband, Hank by her side. Michele was born on November 7, 1946 in Douglas, Arizona to parents Harold Sherman and Florence Foster Sherman with her only sibling Lynette Sage. Michele graduated from High School in Medford, Oregon in 1964 and later earned her Cosmetology...
Floyd Price
Nov 4, 2020
Floyd Franklin Price, 88, of Duncan, Arizona passed away at his home on November 4, 2020. Floyd was born on September 17,1932, in Franklin, Arizona to Harlan Franklin Price and Eva Louelle Thomas Price, with siblings David A Price, Raymond D. Price, and Linda Faye Hendricks. Floyd graduated from Duncan High School in 1951 and then joined the United States...
Gale Barney
Nov 4, 2020
Gale Hansen Barney passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, peacefully in her home after a battle with congestive heart failure. Gale moved to the Gila Valley after her marriage to Rex Ordell Barney on September 25, 1952. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral will be restricted to immediate family only. However, there will be a visitation Friday November 13th...
Richard Kerr
Oct 31, 2020
Richard Allen Kerr "Dickie" passed away on October 31, 2020, in Thatcher, Arizona leaving behind his beloved wife Diana. He was born on August 11, 1945, in Morenci, Arizona to Tolivar "Bunky" Kerr & Leola Bond Kerr. Dickie graduated from Morenci High School in 1963 where he excelled in football and baseball. Dickie then went on to play football for...
Clara Moreno
Oct 31, 2020
Clara Moreno of Clifton passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 80. Clara was born on June 30, 1940 in Clifton, Arizona to parents Manuel Vozza & Maria Lopez Vozza with siblings Rosa, Sylvia, and Gloria. Clara graduated from Clifton High School in 1958. She married Ernesto Rios Moreno on August 24th also in Clifton, and the...
Dale Vliem
Oct 29, 2020
Dale E. Vliem of Safford, passed away in his home on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 81. No services are planned at this time.
Jay Bryce
Oct 27, 2020
Jay Hugh Bryce Jay Hugh Bryce, 96, passed away on October 27, 2020, in Moapa, NV. Hugh was born on February 25, 1924, in Bryce, AZ to Alma John "Jack" Bryce and Roxey Elizabeth Felshaw. He was raised in Bryce and attended Thatcher High School. Hugh was a senior in high school when Pearl Harbor was attacked, and he and...
Ronald Kindelay
Oct 22, 2020
Ronald R. Kindelay, Jr. of Bylas passed away on October 22, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 38. He was born on March 1, 1982, in San Carlos, Arizona to Ronald Kindelay, Sr. & Cyrilla Gustina with siblings Shawn, Charlotte, Theresa, Charlene, and Michael. Ron, as he was known by his friends and family, married Tricia Williams and...
