Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
David Goseyun
Jan 30, 2020
David Dan Goseyun, 63, of Bylas, passed away January 30, 2020, in Peridot, Arizona. He was born on July 3, 1956. Services are pending at this time and will be announced as they become available.
Iva Phillips-Derrick
Jan 29, 2020
Iva May Phillips Derrick of Safford entered into rest on January 29, 2020, at 63 years of age. She was born on June 16, 1956, in San Manuel, Arizona to Donald Eugene Phillips & Carrol Lee Mayfield Phillips with siblings Terrel James Harris, Perry Wayne Harris, Silva Ruth Bristol, and Donald Ray Phillips. Iva attended school in San Manuel, AZ....
Janice Leyba
Jan 29, 2020
Janice Layba was born on December 14, 1951, and entered into rest on January 29, 2020, at 68 years old. Services are to be announced.
Trena Babers
Jan 29, 2020
Trena May Babers of Virden, New Mexico, passed away on January 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 15, 1955, in Morenci, Arizona to John Martin Mortensen & Freddie Wood Mortensen with siblings; Martin, Kathy, Terry & Janine. Trena attended School in San Manuel, AZ, graduating in 1973. She began working in the banking...
George McRae
Jan 28, 2020
George Neil McRae, returned to his heavenly home on January 28, 2020, in Indio, CA. He was born on September 30, 1928, in Bisbee, AZ, and raised in St. David, AZ and was the son of George Alexander McRae and Gladys Bingham McRae. As a young man, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Balwantbhai Bhakta
Jan 27, 2020
Balwantbhai Dahyabbai Bhakta of Safford, passed away on January 27, 2020. He was born on November 1, 1936 in Lotarva, Gujarat India to Dahyabbai Mathurbhai Bhakta & Gulabben Bhulabhai Narsi. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Daniel Sirmans
Jan 24, 2020
Daniel Burtan Sirmans, 79, of Klondyke, passed away on January 24, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1940. No services are planned.
George Jacobson
Jan 23, 2020
George Ernest Jacobson, a life-long resident of Safford, passed into eternity on January 23, 2020, with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 11, 1946, in Safford to parents George Vester Jacobson & Martha Louise Cox Jacobson with siblings; Marjorie, Caroline, Martin David & William Jacobson. George, also known as "Buster" by his childhood friends, graduated...
Nell Haralson
Jan 23, 2020
Nell Haralson of Alaska passed away on January 23, 2020. She was born April 29, 1933, to Ray & Alberta Brady Merrell in Show Low, Arizona. Nell married Alfred Haralson in 1951 in Safford, Arizona, and raised three children, Quenell, Tracy, & Kelly. Alfred's career took them to Alaska and upon retirement, while in Alaska, their diverse interest in life...
William Jacks
Jan 23, 2020
William Joseph Jacks of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on January 23, 2020, at the age of 66. He was born in Morenci, Arizona to Loretta Jean Baca on February 20, 1953. No services are planned at this time.
Louisa Maldonado
Jan 23, 2020
Louisa Ruiz Maldonado, 84, of Safford, passed away January 23, 2020, with her family by her side. Louisa was born on June 14, 1935, in Safford, AZ to Alfonso & Lupe Perez-Tellez Ruiz. On November 17, 1951, she married the love of her life, Pete Maldonado. They started their home in Clifton, AZ, then moved their family to San Jose,...
Judith Grantham
Jan 20, 2020
Judith "Judy" Ann Grantham of Safford, passed away on January 20, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1940, in Tucson, AZ to parents Westley Nicholas Grantham and Merry Anderson Grantham. Services are pending at this time.
Gilbert Alcarez
Jan 20, 2020
Gilbert A. Alcarez, 92, of Clifton, AZ, entered rest on Friday, January 17, 2020, at his home in Clifton with his loving wife Lucy of 67 years at his side. He was born on December 24, 1927, in Morenci, AZ to Aniceto and Christina Alcarez. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. He was always...
Antonio Garcia
Jan 19, 2020
Antonio "Tony" G. Garcia, entered into eternal rest in January 2020. He was born in June 1944, in Silver City, New Mexico to parents Ernest & Geraldine Garcia. Tony graduated from Safford High School, attended Eastern Arizona Junior College, University of Arizona and graduated from Northern Arizona University. He served 4 1/2 years in the United States Army during the...
Marvin Chimerica
Jan 17, 2020
Marvin Chimerica passed away on January 17, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on August 13, 1963, in Phoenix, AZ, to Burke Chimerica & Lucille Bush Chimerica and siblings Christina, Burke & Marlo. Marvin attended Carl Hayden High School and later went on to earn his Bachelor's degree. On September 4, 2000, he married Janis Tortice and they were...
Patsy Sherman
Jan 17, 2020
Patsy Sherman of Pima, AZ, passed away January 17, 2020, at her home with family near. She was born on September 3, 1938, in Safford, AZ, with parents Ezra Sherman & Dora York Sherman. Graveside service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the Lebanon Cemetery.
Bonnie Dykes
Jan 16, 2020
Bonnie Marie Dykes, a longtime resident of Pima, Arizona entered into eternal rest at her home, with her family by her side, on January 16, 2020, at the age of 75. She was born in Pemiscot County, Little Prairie Township, Missouri on December 27, 1944, to Willie D Grubbs and Marie Long Grubbs. At the age of six months, her...
Orville Stanley
Jan 13, 2020
Orville Stanley, 63, of Bylas, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, in Bylas surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16, 1956, in San Carlos, AZ to Wilson Stanley and Lydia Henry Stanley. A wake will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Stanley residence. The funeral will be...
Charles Torrio
Jan 12, 2020
Charles Torrio Jr., normally known as Charlie, returned to his Lord and Saviour on January 12, 2020, at the age of 69 in Safford. He was born on November 14, 1950, in Thatcher to Charles Torrio Sr. & Juanita Robles Torrio along with his siblings Rosie, Danny, Connie, Carol, Vicki, Carmen, and Peggy Torrio. He went to Thatcher High School...
Steven Crum
Jan 11, 2020
Steven Wayne Crum age 58 entered into rest on January 11, 2020, in Safford. He was born on April 12, 1961, in Safford Arizona to Earl (Butch) and Nancy Crum along with Kenneth, Brenda, and Shauna. He attended Safford High School where he was an outstanding athlete. By trade, he became a truck driver and worked in many capacities in...
