Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Lilly Urrea
May 22, 2018
Lilly Sanchez Urrea, 88, of Safford, entered into rest in the early morning hours of May 22, 2018, leaving behind many who loved her dearly. She was born June 21, 1929 in Sanchez, Arizona to Samuel D. and Candida Madrid Sanchez. Lilly attended school in the old Sanchez school and was raised with 4 brothers and 3 sisters on the...
Michael Morrow
May 21, 2018
Michael L. Morrow, 68, of Duncan, passed away May 21, 2018 in Safford. He was born April 17, 1950. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Margaret Pafford
May 17, 2018
Margaret Irene Pafford, 96, of Safford, quietly entered into rest on May 17, 2018 at her home with her loved ones near. She was born October 24, 1921 in Dallas, Texas to Hubert Weldon & Martha Allen Crook. A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Graham Cemetery.
Thomas Elms
May 12, 2018
Thomas R. Elms, 85, of Safford, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2018. Tom was born April 13, 1933 in Paragould, Arkansas to Randall Ephriam & Verl Hulsey Elms. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Audrey Cobb
May 11, 2018
Audrey Cobb, 80, of Bylas, AZ, passed away May 11, 2018 in Safford. She was born November 20, 1937 in Bylas to Levi & Lydia Kozie Cobb. A wake will be held on Friday, My 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cobb residence in Bylas with the funeral service on Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be...
Leslie Smith
May 9, 2018
Leslie "Don" Smith, 72, of Pima, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born May 4, 1946 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Dillard L. & Annie Melton Smith. After high school, Leslie proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army where he served in Vietnam for three years earning his Vietnam Service...
Virginia Brown
May 9, 2018
Virginia Joan Brown, 88, long time resident of the Gila Valley, passed into eternity on May 9, 2018 in Oro Valley, Arizona. She was born February 17, 1930 to Owen J. & Ann Allan Curran in Newton, Massachusetts. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Chapel. Graveside services...
John Jones
May 6, 2018
John Z. (Jack) Jones 4/20/1925 - 5/6/2018 John Z. (Jack) Jones was born on April 20, 1925 in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. At the time of his birth his parents, John and Inez Jones, were ranchers in Parker Canyon. Jack grew up on the ranch helping his parents and attended high school in Patagonia, Arizona. Jack joined the Army Air Corp...
Debra Glidewell
May 6, 2018
Debra Jean Glidewell, 64, of Safford passed into eternity on May 6, 2018. She was born February 16, 1954 in Prescott, Arizona to Jack Willis & Dorcas Grace Glidewell. No services are planned at this time.
James Jones
May 6, 2018
James Rex Jones, Jr. passed from this life May 6, 2018 at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born November 1, 1958 in Clinton, Arkansas but at 6 weeks old, his family moved to Clifton, Arizona. He attended Clifton schools and graduated from Clifton High School "Class of 77", "Go Trojans". He was also a...
Rosaura Barbosa
May 6, 2018
Rosaura Magdalena Barbosa-Hernandez, 18, of Tucson, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 6, 2018. She was born to April Hermosillo on February 15, 2000 in Safford, AZ and raised by April Hermosillo Barbosa & Joe Barbosa. The day she arrived her personality was so big it immediately began to show. She was determined, confident, loving, affectionate and kind. Rosaura's...
Loredo Honga
May 4, 2018
Loredo Yvonne Dona Honga, 51, of Peridot, passed away May 4, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Burbank, California to Buster Lee Dona & Angelita Pike. A Wake will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Buster Dona residence with the Funeral Services at the San Carlos Miracle Church starting at 1:00...
Ellen Rennels
May 2, 2018
Ellen L. Rennels, 85, of Safford, passed into eternity on May 2, 2018. She was born October 5, 1932 in Utica, Kansas to Raymond Marshall Askew & Laura Gruver Askew. No services are planned at this time.
Veronica Pike
Apr 26, 2018
Veronica Valerie Pike, 51, of Bylas, passed away April 26, 2018 after a long illness. She was born April 17, 1966 in San Carlos, Arizona to Frazier Victor and Eunice Daley. A Wake will be held on Friday, May 4th beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Pike residence with the Funeral Service on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 1:00 p.m....
Herminia Lopez
Apr 24, 2018
Herminia "Minnie" Pauline Lopez, 74, of Thatcher, entered into rest the morning of April 24, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Minnie was born to her parents, Rosendo & Ramona Casillas, on June 22, 1943 in Tiger, Arizona. Minnie was the oldest of 12 children, who were born and raised in Oracle, Arizona and surrounding areas. She lived a life dedicated to...
Nancy Cowan
Apr 22, 2018
Nancy Anne Cowan, 78, passed away on April 22, 2018. She was born in Somerville, MA to Herbert and Theresa Erickson on March 29, 1940. She married William "Bill" Cowan in 1960. Bill worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 25 years which had them moving all over the country. Everywhere they moved Nancy did three things: she unpacked...
Robert Peterman
Apr 21, 2018
Robert Charles "Bobby" Peterman passed away April 21, 2018. He was born December 30, 1940 in Meadville, PA to Robert Harrison Peterman & Clara Elizabeth Ewing. Bobby's family moved to Tucson, AZ in 1952 due to his father's illness. After high school, Bobby joined the U.S. Navy and served his country honorably. He met the love of his life, Thelma...
Robby Carpenter
Apr 18, 2018
Robby L. Carpenter, 86, of Safford, AZ passed away April 18, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born December 10, 1931 in Drew County, Arkansas. He lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he was an instructor and department director for the State of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for 32 years. During that time, he was a faithful member...
Loreto León
Apr 16, 2018
Loreto Carlos Leon, 31, of Safford, passed away April 16, 2018 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born December 21, 1986 in Safford, Arizona to Carlos Leon & Luz Delgado. He was the "older brother" to Francisco Antonio Leon. He attended schools in Safford, graduating from Safford High School in 2005. While in high school he found his groove by playing...
Teresa Jurado
Apr 14, 2018
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Teresa M. Jurado, 75, of Safford, on April 14, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born January 1, 1943 in Bayard, New Mexico to Tereso & Josephine Medina. Teresa married the love of her life, Joaquin Jurado, on March 9, 1962. She and Joaquin gave life to 8 beautiful kids...
