Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Jasper Hunter
Nov 21, 2018
Jasper Edwin Hunter, 76, of Bylas, entered into rest on November 21, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1942 to Eddie Hunter & Linda Mellow. His siblings are Eddie Hunter, Elter Hunter, Rhodella Smith and Renelda Mariscal. He attended school at the Stewart Indian School graduating in 1960. Jasper was a welder by trade working for Adobe Air. His...
Ronald Majors
Nov 19, 2018
Ron arrived in March of 1938, along with his older sister Connie to Parents Homer & Bernice Majors in beautiful Ohio. Ron graduated from Castle Heights Military School with honors, leading him to a fascinating career as a commercial pilot, private pilot and instructor to a great many in Phoenix. While flying privately out of Sky Harbor in Phoenix, Ron...
Alexander Coronado
Nov 18, 2018
Alexander "Alex" Christopher Coronado, 25, of Thatcher, passed away November 18, 2018. He was born June 9, 1993 in Safford, Arizona to Alvaro "Chico" Coronado & Cynthia Lou Schuh. Alex had three children, Lucian Coronado, Serenity Villalba & Anneleycia Coronado. He loved spending time with his son, taking time to enjoy the little and simple things in life. Even during...
Felipa Martinez
Nov 13, 2018
Felipa Oliva Martinez, 94, of Safford, entered into eternity in the evening of November 13, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born August 21, 1924 in San Jose de la Era, Mexico to Isidro Oliva & Erculana Butierrez. She spent her life as a full time mother making sure her kids were well taken care of. She would pass her...
Chris Abeyta
Nov 13, 2018
Christopher Ray Abeyta, 61, passed away on November 13, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 A.M. at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Carline Marsh
Nov 12, 2018
Carline Yvonne Marsh, 79, of Safford, AZ passed away on November 12, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Carline was born on January 11, 1939 in Thatcher, AZ to Carl and Ruth Cox. Her family moved to Morenci when she was very young. When Carline was only 14, she fell in love with John Marsh and they were...
Ronald Cox
Nov 11, 2018
Ronald L. Cox, 74, of Safford, passed away November 11, 2018 in Safford, AZ. Ron was born July 29, 1944 in Douglas, Arizona to Henry Howell Cox & Stella Mae Belvins Cox. Ron spent most of his youth in Willcox, AZ and after graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was always very proud of his military...
Myrtle Vaughn
Nov 11, 2018
Myrtle Vaughn, 95, passed away November 11, 2018 in Safford. She was born to Marian and Ethel Davis on April 1, 1923 in Swenson, Texas, where she also attended school. Myrtle later moved to the Phoenix/Mesa area and then onto the Bisbee area with her husband Jessie Vaughn, who worked for the railroad. Myrtle and Jessie had three children Edna,...
Paul Lopez
Nov 10, 2018
Paul "Poli" Perez Lopez ,56, of Safford, passed away November 10, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born December 8, 1961 in Safford to Paul Lopez & Dolores Perez Ribera. Services are being planned at this time and will be announced as they become available.
Jesus Pike
Nov 8, 2018
Jesus Manuel Pike, 45, of Bylas, passed away November 8, 2018 in Bylas, Arizona. He was born to Robert Pike & Bonnie Pike in New York City, New York. A wake will be held on Thursday, November 15th beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Sally Stanley residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 16th beginning at 11:00 a.m....
Lewis Pike
Nov 5, 2018
Lewis James Pike was born October 18th, 1998 to Allred Pike & Lillian Rose Grimes in Safford, Arizona and entered into heavenly rest on November 5th, 2018. Services are pending at this time.
John Jordan
Nov 2, 2018
John L. Jordan was born November 16th, 1980 and entered eternal rest on November 2nd, 2018. He was born November 2, 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona to Johnny Patten & Delores June Jordan. A wake will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Jordan residence in Bylas with the funeral service on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m....
Wanda Pooler
Nov 1, 2018
Wanda Pooler, 72, of Safford, Arizona, passed away Thursday morning November 1, 2018. She was born September 10, 1946. No services are planned at this time.
Tennyson Victor
Oct 31, 2018
Tennyson Victor passed on to his Heavenly home October 31, 2018 around 2pm, he was 81 years young. Tennyson was a kind, loving, compassionate, generous, humorous, happy, positive, intelligent and friendly family man. He was always helping others whenever he was able to and encouraged his children and grandchildren to do the same. He was employed by the United States...
Rochelle Poulsen
Oct 23, 2018
Rochelle Joyce Poulsen, 79, of Queen Creek, Arizona, entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2018 at her home with her beloved family at her side. She was born July 2, 1939 in Pima, Arizona to Henderson Lee & Susana Rogers Costner with siblings Ray Lee, Mary, Katherine, Betty Jean, Bob, Connie Gail, Martha & Marjorie Costner. Rochelle attended schools...
Luis Lopez
Oct 20, 2018
Luis Carlos Lopez, Jr. was born in Safford, AZ April 9, 1997 to Jennifer and Carlos Lopez. He passed away on October 20, 2018 at the age of 21. Luis had three sisters Melissa, Adrienne and Roxanne Lopez. Luis graduated from Safford High School in 2015 where he was active in athletics. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed camping,...
Donald Sanchez
Oct 19, 2018
Donald Edward Sanchez passed away in his sleep on October 19th, 2018 at 3:30AM in Palm Springs, CA. Donald was paralyzed by a stroke in 2016 and was in home care attended by his long time friend Darrell Dalton. Donald was 70 years old at the time of his passing. Donald was born in Safford, AZ on Easter Sunday March...
Josephine Aguilar
Oct 16, 2018
Josephine G. Aguilar, 96, of Clifton, passed away on October 16, 2018 in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born March 4, 1922 in Clifton, Arizona to Manuel Gomez & Guadalupe Vega. Josephine was one of six children born to Manuel & Guadalupe; Carmen, Santiago, Dolores, Juan & David. Josephine fell in love with Manuel Aguilar and on April 21, 1939 they...
Terry Dunagan
Oct 15, 2018
Terry Gene Dunagan, 66, of Central, AZ, passed away on October 15, 2018. Terry was born on March 3, 1952 in Safford, AZ to Stephen Wallace & Ruth Bird Dunagan, joining his siblings Larry, Ruth Jerry & Mike. Terry was raised in Safford graduating from Safford High School and then on to Eastern Arizona College. He was blessed with two...
Riggs Petersen
Oct 15, 2018
Riggs LeRoss Petersen left this life too early on October 15, 2018. He was born October 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona to Stephen Ladell and Brittney Jones Petersen. A graveside service will be held Monday October 22, at 11 a.m. at the Virden Cemetery in Virden, New Mexico.
