Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Steven Black
Jul 30, 2020
Steven John Black of Thatcher entered into eternity on July 30, 2020, with his loving wife at his side. Steven was born on March 2, 1946, in Safford to parents Rex & Lorna Black with siblings Lewis, Belva, Sherril, Ellis, Spencer, and Edith. He graduated from Fort Thomas High School in 1963 and began attending Eastern Arizona College. While cruising...
Timothy Nelson
Jul 29, 2020
Timothy Nelson, Sr. of Bylas passed away on July 29, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 63. He was born on August 19, 1956, in Eager, Arizona to Lamson Nelson & Salina Rustin Nelson with siblings Angela Nelson Nozie, Vera Ann Pike, and Marion Clendon. Timothy attended Fort Thomas High School and started working as a Tribal Police...
Encarnacion Radonich
Jul 29, 2020
Encarnacion Radonich of Safford passed away on July 29, 2020, at the age of 89. She was born on January 8, 1931. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Jackson Magat
Jul 28, 2020
Jackson Estrella Magat of San Diego, California passed away on July 28, 2020, at the age of 62. Jackson was born on March 4, 1958, in Bataan, Philippines to Joaquin S. Magat & Cresencia Estrella Magat. No services are planned at this time.
Juanita Rivera
Jul 28, 2020
Juanita Jurado Rivera of Safford passed away on July 28, 2020, at the age of 97. She was born on November 23, 1922, in Solomonville, Arizona to parents Luz Rivera & Catarina Jurado Rivera. Juanita was one of 13 children born to Luz and Catarina. Her siblings were; Thomas, Francisca, Marcos, Reynaldo, Antonio, Alfredo, Maria, Genoveva, Jesus, Profirio, Valentin, and...
Gary Doan
Jul 25, 2020
Gary Dean Doan Born: April 28th, 1961 - Deceased: July 25th, 2020. Gary Dean Doan was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Charles & Della Doan on April 28th, 1961. Gary spent the first 5 years of his life living in Carlsbad with his parents, stepsiblings Susan & Jeff, and sister Cindy. When Gary was five, the family moved to...
Raymond Tavison
Jul 24, 2020
Raymond Munoz Tavison passed away in Mesa, Arizona on July 24, 2020, at 88 years old. Raymond was born in Morenci, Arizona in 1931, he grew up in the small town of Clifton, Arizona, specifically on Shannon Hill. As a young boy, he was a hard worker, delivering newspapers, working for a bakery delivering bread, and other jobs on a...
Chad Gundberg
Jul 23, 2020
Chad Nicholas Gundberg passed away on July 23, 2020, of heart failure in Fort Thomas, AZ. He was born in Oak Lawn, IL on October 10, 1978, to parents Jackie and Paul Gundberg and Paul Joseph brother "Kelly". He attended Lemont High school and made many memories living there. Chad was with the love of his life and soulmate, Jennifer...
Norma Montgomery
Jul 23, 2020
Norma H. Montgomery of Duncan passed away on July 23, 2020, in Safford. Norma was born on December 4, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Donald Hulse & Ivy Mae Pierson. Norma grew up on her family's farm in Magna, Utah. After high school, Norma took business courses and went on to work for JC Penney's Headquarters in Salt...
Doris Lemen
Jul 21, 2020
Doris Lemen of Pima passed into eternity on July 21, 2020, at the age of 98. Doris was born on October 14, 1921 in Arkansas. Services for Doris will be held in Arkansas.
Jose Guillen-Sanchez
Jul 20, 2020
Jose Isabel Guillen-Sanchez of San Simon Arizona passed away on July 20, 2020, at the age of 84. Jose was born on June 7, 1936, in Xichu, Guanauato, Mexico to parents Zenon Guillen & Maria Del Carmen Sanchez. A graveside service for Jose will be held on Monday, July 27th at the Homewood Cemetery in San Simon, Arizona beginning at...
John Crosser
Jul 20, 2020
John A. Crosser of Thatcher passed away on July 20, 2020, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on September 26, 1940. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Fred Tellez
Jul 20, 2020
Fred R. Tellez of Safford passed away on July 20, 2020, at the age of 81. He was born on May 26, 1939, in Safford. Family services are planned for a later date.
Brigitte Boni
Jul 19, 2020
Brigitte Dee Boni entered into rest on July 19, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on September 4, 1962 in Sells, Arizona to parents Joe Cruz, Jr. & Harrietta F. Dick Cruz. Brigitte was well known in the Bylas community but was originally from Santa Rosa, Arizona. She has been a resident of Bylas for 38 years and was...
Michael Lucero
Jul 18, 2020
Michael Stevan Lucero, 33, of Safford passed away on July 18, 2020, with his mother Melissa and his fiance Candice at his side. He was born on December 31, 1986, in Safford to parents Ernesto Estevan Lucero, Jr. & Melissa Webb Lucero with sisters Tiffany & Crystal. Michael attended Safford High School and later found the love of his life,...
Stella Ortiz
Jul 17, 2020
Stella Hinojos Ortiz of Safford passed away on July 17, 2020, in Oro Valley, Arizona. Stella was born on November 1, 1941, in Safford, Arizona to parents Jose Palma Hinojos & Josephine Soto Hinojos with siblings Albert, Margaret, and Arturo. On June 29, 1957, Stella married Ramon Ortiz, Sr., and the young couple settled down in Safford. The family began...
Michael Lopez
Jul 16, 2020
Michael Barrios Lopez, 61, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Michael was born on May 8, 1959, to George Lopez and Mary Lou Barrios with siblings George, Gloria, Vivian, Steve, Tony, and Daniel. Michael graduated from Morenci High School in 1977 and went on to work for Phelps Dodge, then to Garrett/Allied Signal, Honeywell, DES, and finally Freeport MacMoran,...
Clayton Farrell
Jul 16, 2020
Clayton Farrell, 90, of Safford, Arizona passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Services are pending at this time.
Nugent Kindelay
Jul 15, 2020
Nugent Kindelay, 64, of Bylas, Arizona passed away on July 15, 2020. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Middle Mesa Cemetery beginning at 7 a.m.
Leverne Tinney
Jul 14, 2020
Leverne Tinney Born to life: August 25, 1925 Born to eternal life: July 14, 2020 Leverne has journeyed to his forever home in heaven. Leverne passed over peacefully at home with family by his side. He was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Tribe, as were his parents, Franklin Nathan Tinney and Ella Mae Jobe nee McCrary. He was a...


