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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Jerald Randall
Aug 4, 2023
Jerald Wayne Randall “Butch” April 6, 1944 – August 4, 2023 Jerald was born April 6th, 1944 in Morenci, Arizona to Anson and Cruz Randall. He was the fourth and final child of their family. He spent his first four years in Grants, New Mexico, then the family moved back to Clifton. He lost his father the next year. He...
William Prestridge
Aug 4, 2023
William (Bill) H. Prestridge, Sr went to be with the Lord on August 4th, 2023, at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Peoria, AZ. He was born on September 15, 1937, in Clifton, AZ to William Smith Prestridge & Bertha Margret Jones-Prestridge. Bill grew up on multiple ranches in Graham, Greenlee, and Cochise Counties. He attended Wilcox High School where he was...
Ruth McCullough
Aug 3, 2023
Ruth Lenore McCullough Born February 22, 1927, she entered her heavenly home August 3, 2023, at 96 years old, from her home in Safford, Arizona. She was the third child born to Claud and Hazel (McCreery) Howe, after Olah and Ronald, followed by DuWayne at their family farm in the rural community of Housel, near Leslie, Michigan. Her parents modeled...
Randy Jones
Jul 31, 2023
On Monday, July 31, 2023, Randy Jones, 80, of Safford, AZ, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy (Miner) and his stepson Jerry by his side. Randy was a retired Firefighter/EMT from the Mesa Fire Department. After retiring, he moved to Safford Arizona and helped to initiate the EMT program for the Gila Valley...
Salvador Estrada
Jul 31, 2023
Salvador “Sal” Estrada, a man of adventurous spirit, contagious humor, and boundless generosity, was born in the small town of Dell City, Texas on July 26, 1960. He was a beacon of love and laughter in the lives of all who were fortunate to know him. Salvador, who passed away on July 31, 2023, was a remarkable individual whose vibrant...
Pearl Smith
Jul 29, 2023
Pearl Smith, born as Pearl Jennings on the 2nd of January 1937, in the picturesque town of Gainsborough, UK, passed away peacefully on the 29th of July 2023. To know Pearl was to be touched by an extraordinary spirit, a vibrant woman whose warmth and kindness radiated outwards, touching the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her....
Bernardo Vega
Jul 27, 2023
Bernardo Vega Jr., "Gordo" of Safford Arizona peacefully entered into rest on July 27, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 82. Bernardo was born on July 2, 1941 in Morenci, AZ to Bernardo Vega and Gumesinda Bejarano. He grew up in Morenci and graduated from Morenci High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he enlisted...
Sandra Burkle
Jul 24, 2023
Sandra Willette Burkle, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully in the presence of her loved ones into her Father’s arms on Monday, July 24, 2023. She is preceded in passing by her father William A Wall and her mother Anne (Richards) Wall. Her legacy lives on through her loving husband of 47 years, Gilbert, children Rene’ (Bill) Ruff, Jack...
Robert Gonzalez
Jul 24, 2023
It is with an uplifting spirit that we celebrate the life of Robert “Bob” Gonzalez, a compassionate soul who filled the world with his ingenuity, talent, and wit. Born on April 28, 1953, in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico, Robert's journey was one that spanned many moments of laughter, love, and lasting memories. For fifty years, he made his home...
Samuel Bradley
Jul 19, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Samuel Robert Carl Bradley on July 19, 2023, at the age of 81. Samuel was born on September 16, 1941, in Takoma Park, Maryland to parents Samuel Robert Bradley & Ella Mary Steere Bradley with siblings Sandy, Teresa, Rita, & Denise. He graduated from high school...
Linda Fout
Jul 18, 2023
Linda Diane Fout, 73, of Clifton, Arizona passed away July 18, 2023, with her family close by her side. She was born to the late Leonard and Beatrice Nelson June 8, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. Linda graduated from West High School in 1968. She married Joseph Arthur Fout in 1974, and they lived together in Ohio for several years before...
Paula Yeomans
Jul 14, 2023
Paula May Yeomans, born November 3rd 1966, in Williamsport Pennsylvania passed to heaven on July 14th 2023 at her home in Duncan Arizona with her family. Paula was the most kind, caring mother and wife. She will always be in the hearts of those that loved her. Paula had a place in her heart for each of her loved ones....
Jeffery Zweiacher
Jul 10, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jeffery Mark Zweiacher, better known to friends and family as Jeff, on July 10, 2023. Born on April 9, 1968, in Hereford, TX, Jeffery was a man of extraordinary compassion and resilience. His generous spirit and loving nature touched the lives of many, leaving an indelible mark that will continue to...
Lois Reynolds
Jul 9, 2023
Lois Arline Grandy-Reynolds was born June 25, 1953 to Roderick U. Grandy & Kea Arline Witsman Grandy in Buckeye, Arizona. Their families were ranchers & farmers for multiple generations. Lois had pretty curly red hair, blue eyes & freckles. She attended Buckeye Elementary School, Buckeye High School & Northern Arizona University. She played the clarinet in the high school band....
