Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Carol Henderson
Sep 17, 2018
Carol Lea Henderson, 83, of Thatcher, passed into eternity on September 17, 2018 in Safford, Arizona. She was born in Bloomfield, New Mexico on May 19, 1935 to Arnold Levi & Paulene Seitzinger Sinnett. No services are planned at this time.
Frank Major
Sep 14, 2018
Frank E. Major passed away the 14th, of September 2018 at the age of 83 by natural causes at his home in Thatcher, Arizona surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Cottonwood, Arizona May 26th, 1935. He moved to Morenci in 1950 and graduated from Morenci High School in 1954. He Married Camilla Ann Williams January 25, 1957 (61...
Addison Bowman
Sep 12, 2018
Addison Cain Webb Bowman "Cain", age 62, of Safford, Arizona died September 12, 2018 at home after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. He died peacefully wrapped in the arms of Jesus Christ and surrounded by his loving family. Cain was born July 9, 1956 in Barton, NY to Addison L. & Elaine L. (Zimmer) Bowman. Cain worked...
Gevin Henry
Sep 11, 2018
Gevin Fervel Henry entered eternal rest on September 11th, 2018. He was born October 18th, 1994. Gevin is survived by his father Fervel Henry Sr., his mother Margaret (Moses) Henry, his wife Sunnie Bree (Hanna) Henry, his son Xavier Henry, his grandmothers Linda Moses and Veda Noline, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. There will be a...
Lupe Terrazas
Aug 31, 2018
Lupe Mora Terrazas entered eternal rest at her home in Thatcher, AZ on August 31st, 2018 at the age of 78. Lupe was born July 28th, 1940 in Hacita, New Mexico to Jose and Dolores Mora. She had 10 siblings; Pete Mora, Albert Mora, Johnny Mora, Gilbert Mora, David Mora, Joe Mora, Virginia Lopez, Paula Arambula, and Ellen Dominguez. On...
Rachel Williams
Aug 31, 2018
Rachel Sue Williams, 56, of Peridot, Arizona, passed away August 31, 2018. She was born May 26, 1962 in San Carlos, Arizona to George Charles Williams & Merceline Anderson. A wake will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from at 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the funeral ceremony starting at 2:00 p.m. at the House of God Church...
Richard Bingham
Aug 28, 2018
Richard Kay "Dick" Bingham was born on May 28th, 1931 to Richard and Euphrasia Foote Bingham. He had six siblings a sister named Geneva and five brothers; Grant, Clifford, Norman, George and his fraternal twin Robert "Bob". Dick was active from an early age playing hours on end outside near his home on 12th street in Safford. He learned the...
James Linn
Aug 28, 2018
James Franklin Linn Sr. passed away August 28, 2018 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 88. He was born September 7, 1929, in Bisbee, AZ to S.E. and Nellie McBride Linn. Jimmy married Betty Lou Buff in Bisbee in 1951. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He worked for Phelps Dodge for over 30...
Era Duane
Aug 26, 2018
Era Elaine Duane, 78, of Bylas, Arizona, passed away August 26, 2018 in Lakeside, Arizona. She was born May 23, 1940 in San Carlos, Arizona to Salvadore Grant & Lucy Mull. A wake will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Duane residence in Bylas, Arizona with the funeral services being held on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at...
Eva Merino
Aug 26, 2018
Eva Reyes Merino, 55, of Tucson, passed into eternity on Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born August 14, 1963 in Morenci, Arizona to Mike G. Merino, Jr. & Emma Jean Reyes Merino. Eva was joined later by her little sister, Jacque. Eva liked to listen to Spanish music and loved to dance. She especially loved her "Grandpa Reyes". When...
Petra Ribera
Aug 24, 2018
Petra Ribera, 65 homemaker of Phoenix, AZ was born on May 30, 1953 in Ascencion, Chihuahua and was called by our Lord on August 24, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Petra was a loving wife, mother, sister, and "Nana Abuela" as her grandchildren would call her. Survivors include her husband Joe Ribera, daughter Cynthia Ribera (Ellio Sonoqui), son Joey Ribera (Melyssa...
Lawrence Elmer
Aug 24, 2018
On August 24, 2018, Lawrence Derrell Elmer, 83, joyously reunited with the love of his life, Jacquelynn Jean, who preceded him in death. These Safford High School sweethearts were sealed in the St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a marriage of 63 years. Derrell dedicated his life to service. He loved his jobs and...
Sandra Marsh
Aug 23, 2018
Sandra Hollis Marsh, 82, of Safford, passed away August 23, 2018. She was born February 10, 1936 in Morenci, Arizona to Jack Roberts & Lola Mason Roberts. No services are planned at this time.
Sterling Pike
Aug 23, 2018
In Loving Memory "STERLING PIKE" (AKA) "POLEE Sterling Pike, 61, of Bylas, passed away August 23, 2018 on the Ranch that he loved in Point of Pines. He was born January 10, 1957 in San Carlos, Arizona to Bruce Pike & Doris Hinton Pike. Today we Honor, respect and remember a good - good man who touched and enriched all...
José Diaz
Aug 19, 2018
Jose Regino Diaz, Sr., 71. of Safford, passed away August 19, 2018. He was born in Caseta Distrito Bravo, in Chihuahua Mexico near the border of Fabens, Texas on September 7, 1946 to Santiago Diaz & Rosa De La Cruz Diaz joining his siblings; Ana Maria Diaz, Felipe Diaz, Pablo Diaz, Jose Francisco, Jose Gregorio & Jesus Diaz. Later the...
Matthew Quade
Aug 18, 2018
Matthew Quade, 82, of Bylas, passed away August 18, 2018 at his home. He was born August 24, 1935 in San Carlos, AZ to William Quade & Irma Davis. A Wake will be held on Friday, August 24th beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Quade residence with the funeral services taking place on Saturday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. at...
Isidro Martinez
Aug 18, 2018
Isidro Limon Martinez, 93, of Safford, peacefully passed away August 18, 2018 at his home. He was born April 19, 1925 in Morenci, AZ to Ysidro Martinez & Carlota Limon Martinez joining his siblings Santiago, Josie, Ernesto, Samuel & Sarah. Isidro attended school in Morenci and graduating from Morenci High School. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army...
Natalia Peralta
Aug 16, 2018
Natalia Rodela Peralta Natalia Rodela Peralta was called home by Our Lord on August 16, 2018. Natalia was born in Morenci, Arizona on February 7, 1928 to Casimiro and Cuca Rodela. She was the 7th child of a family of 12 children. Her brothers and sisters were Lupe, Maggie, Fred, Casey, Tony, Sulema, Alex, Ida, Robert, Angie and Alby. Natalia...
Donna Wells
Aug 12, 2018
Donna Myree Wells, 60, of Safford, passed away August 12, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1958, in Prineville, Oregon to Leroy Wells & Phyllis Jennings Wells. Visitation will be held at the McDougal's Caldwell Chapel on Friday, August 17, 2018, at 9:00 am with a service following at 10:00 am.
Frances Gigstad
Aug 11, 2018
Frances M. Gigstad, 90, of Thatcher, passed into eternity on August 11, 2018. She was born September 19, 1927 in Bisbee, Arizona to Anton Mihelich & Julia Poje Mihelich. Frances was one of five children; Daniel, Ann, Alice & Walter. Frances attended school in Bisbee graduating in 1947. In 1951 she married Harry Ciancimino in Los Angeles, California and were...
