Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Teresa Heredia
Nov 18, 2019
Teresa Miranda Heredia, formerly of Clifton, AZ, quietly passed away on November 18, 2019 at the age of 102 in Safford. She was born on May 19, 1917 in Metcalf, AZ to Hipolito Miranda & Francisca Cordova Heredia with siblings; Panfila, Jorge "Che" and Jessie "Chita". Teresa attended Morenci High School graduating somewhere around 1936. She married Juan Heredia and...
Mildred Peck
Nov 16, 2019
Mildred C. Peck Mildred C. Peck, a former resident of Silver City, New Mexico, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. Mildred was born on January 17, 1922, in Ravia, Oklahoma to Herbert "Pete" Coffey & Daisy Faulkner Coffey. She attended Tishomingo High School and Wewoka Junior College. At both places she played in the school...
Mary Gutierrez
Nov 15, 2019
Mary Josephine Gutierrez, 93, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, in Safford. Josephine was born in El Paso, TX to Joe & Sara Ortega. The family moved to the area in 1933 where she lived until her death. Josephine worked for the Greenlee County School Superintendent's office for many years. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, baking, visiting with the sick, volunteering...
Donald Flint
Nov 12, 2019
Donald "Donnie" Ray Flint, Jr, of Safford, passed away at Banner Hospital in Tucson on November 12, 2019 at the age of 52. He was born on March 20, 1967 in Winona, Mississippi to Donald Ray Flint, Sr. and Beverly Ann Stephens Flint with siblings Clifford and Karla. The family moved to Safford in 1974 and Donnie graduated from Safford...
Charles Ruddy
Nov 10, 2019
Charles "Chuck" L. Ruddy of Pima, passed into eternity at his home with his family at his side on November 10, 2019. He was born January 21, 1938 in Glasglow, Montana to George Edward Ruddy & June Roberta Stumpff Ruddy with his younger brother Bob. Chuck graduated from Phoenix Union High School then attended college for a short time. He...
Diana Hoplin
Nov 9, 2019
Diana Lynn Hoplin of Duncan, passed quietly with her life partner at her bedside on Saturday November 9, 2019 at the age of 63. She was born to James P. Hoplin and Patsy Anderson on December 12, 1955 in Ephrata, Washington. Diana grew up in Ephrata, spending much of her early years with Grandma and Grandpa Alice & Vic Balcom,...
Dennis Titla
Nov 8, 2019
Dennis Titla III, 37, of Bylas, passed away on November 8, 2019. He was born on September 16, 1982 in San Carlos, AZ to Dennis Titla, Jr & Rosalita Wright with siblings Jarrod, Jolene, Joseph & Monty. Dennis graduated from San Carlos High School in 2001 and then began working as a firefighter with the Geronimo Hotshots. He was blessed...
Josephine Wilson
Nov 3, 2019
Josephine C. Wilson of Safford, passed away November 3, 2019. She was born in Clifton, Arizona to Polinar Magallanes & Sabina Serpa. A Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.
Tamara Seymour
Nov 3, 2019
Tamara "Tami" Elaine Seymour, long time resident of Globe, quietly passed away at her daughter's home in Pima on November 3, 2019 at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 17, 1952 in Globe, Arizona to Otis Miles Ledbetter and Anne Elaine Rais Ledbetter with sisters Deb and Cherie. Tami grew up in...
Kristopher Sturm
Nov 2, 2019
Kristopher "Kris" T. Sturm of Safford, passed into eternity on November 2, 2019 at the age of 39. He was born on October 18, 1980 in Grand Junction Colorado to Ron Frank Sturm & Mary June Willis Sturm with siblings Ronnie, Cherla, Doug, Jared, Shay and Rylan. Kris attended Snow Canyon High School in St. George Utah and won the...
Robert Hampton
Oct 28, 2019
Robert L. Hampton, "Bob", passed away and went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2019. He was born on a farm near North Salem, Missouri in 1929, the eldest child of parents Orville & Iola Hampton. He had four younger sisters with whom he kept a close relationship through the years. He married his high school sweetheart, Frances...
Ronald Layton
Oct 26, 2019
Ronald Deon Layton November 22, 1939 - October 26, 2019 (Age 79) Ronald "Deon" Layton passed away on October 26, 2019 in Escondido, CA. He was born on November 22, 1939 in Thatcher, AZ to Farrel Claridge Layton and Bessie Allred Layton. He had an older brother, Farrel Dennis Layton. Deon grew up in Thatcher where he had a happy...
Hardy Burks
Oct 26, 2019
Hardy Glenn Burks, 79, of Safford, passed away after his long battle with cancer on October 26, 2019. He was born in Paris, Texas to parents Eugene Edward Burks & Doris Emiline Mazy Burks. His siblings are Shirley Jean, Wanda Lou and Patsy Jane Burks. Hardy joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1963. After returning from...
Mary Smith
Oct 24, 2019
Mary Smith, has returned to the stars and will be missed fiercely. Mary Smith was one of those cheerful, warm, and welcoming souls who made sure everyone was comfortable and happy while in her presence. A hard working woman who seemed to never stop taking care of others. The love she had for her children and grandchildren could be felt...
Barrett Owen
Oct 23, 2019
Barrett Owen, 81, of Safford, passed away on October 23, 2019. He was born on August 12, 1938 in Pahokee, Florida to Walter Vall Owen & Lucy Gretel Smith Owen with his brother William Vall Owen. Barrett graduated from Durango High School and then went on to earn his degree in Accounting from Ft. Lewis College in 1965 in Durango,...
Charlotte Russell
Oct 22, 2019
Charlotte Elaine Russell of Safford, lost her battle with cancer on October 22, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Anthony & Anna Lasek with her brother Johnny and her two half sisters, Darlene & Cathleen. Charlotte graduated from High School in Brighton, Michigan in 1952. She met and married Harry Samuel Russell, Jr....
Olive Clawson
Oct 21, 2019
Olive Busby Clawson of Safford, joined her beloved husband, CB Clawson, in eternity on October 21, 2019 at the age of 94. Olive was born on August 19, 1925 in Eden, Arizona to parents John David Busby & Lettie Hunt Busby. A viewing for Olive will be held on Friday evening, November 1, 2019 from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at...
Mary Stanley
Oct 18, 2019
Mary Ann Stanley of Bylas, passed away on October 18, 2019 at the hospital in Peridot, AZ, at the age of 49. She was born on February 3, 1970 in San Carlos, AZ to parents McKinzie Longstreet & Mary Alice Kitcheyan Longstreet. A wake will be held on Friday, October 25th at the Stanley residence beginning at 4:00 p.m. The...
James Meredith
Oct 17, 2019
James "Jim" Dale Meredith, 88, of Safford, AZ, passed away on October 17, 2019 in Tucson, AZ of natural causes. Jim was born in Cottage Grove, OR to Lester & Rose Meredith on September 20, 1931. Jim graduated from West Seattle High School and shortly thereafter joined the United States. Air Force, working as an aircraft mechanic during the Korean...
Patrick Nozie
Oct 16, 2019
Patrick Wayne Nozie of Bylas, passed away on October 16, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1964 in Springerville, Arizona to Eugene K. Nozie & Angelina G. Goseyun. A wake for Patrick will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Nozie residence in Bylas and the funeral service will be held on Friday, October 25th at 10:00...
