Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Shirley Mae Bowman
Jun 7, 2024
Shirley Mae Bowman, born on October 25, 1937, in Duncan, Arizona, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024 in Safford, Arizona. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and joy.
After graduating in 1955, Shirley embarked on a journey that led her to Safford Arizona, where she began her career as...
Gene Robert Larson
Jun 7, 2024
Gene Robert Larson, a beloved member of the Safford community, joined his beloved wife Joyce in eternity on June 7, 2024, in Safford, Arizona. He was born on January 14, 1930, to Tilford Larson & Mary Price Larson in the same city where he lived a fulfilling life and left a lasting impact on those around him.Gene Robert was a...
Virginia "Ginger" Nell Hall
Jun 6, 2024
Virginia "Ginger" Nell Hall, a woman of unwavering faith, untamed spirit, and indomitable will, peacefully departed from this world on June 6, 2024. She was born in the charming city of El Paso, Texas on January 9, 1943, to parents Arthur Franklin Zent & Ena Arleen Smith Zent with siblings William Arthur & Daniel Ray Zent. Ginger's journey came to...
Robert "Bobby" Trottier
Jun 5, 2024
In loving memory of Robert "Bobby" Trottier - a man who spent his life embracing values of hard work, humor, and unwavering kindness. Born on November 30, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bobby's journey came to a peaceful close on June 5, 2024, in the same city where his story began.Known for his deep commitment to helping others and his quick...
Lupe Mena
Jun 1, 2024
Lupe Mena, a lifelong resident of Thatcher, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on November 7, 1944, Lupe was the cherished daughter of Anastacio and Juanita Mena. She was the devoted sister of Mary Helen Mena and Manuel Mena, and a beloved aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
Lupe dedicated her life...
Glenda Engrissei
May 26, 2024
Glenda Engrissei, beloved by many, passed away on May 26, 2024 at her home with her daughter at her side. She was born on February 12, 1941 in Metropolis, IL to John Willard Call & Margie Alean Williams Call. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Glenda went on to become a Social Worker ending her career at...
Susan Sherwood
May 26, 2024
Susan Ann Sherwood, a beloved teacher, licensed therapist, and founder of a private school, has passed away at the age of 59. Susan was born on March 9, 1965, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she spent her early years before eventually settling in Safford, Arizona.Throughout her life, Susan displayed a remarkable dedication to education and helping others. Armed with a...
Delphina Anderson
May 22, 2024
Delphina Anderson, a devoted homemaker known for her love of family, passed away on May 22, 2024 in Peridot, Arizona. She was born on June1, 1946, in San Carlos, Arizona to parents Thelma Wiley Hinton & Hockin Hinton, Sr.Delphina cherished her role as a homemaker and found immense joy in caring for her loved ones. Her warm and nurturing personality...
Benedict Shaw Sr. "Dick"
May 21, 2024
Benedict Shaw Sr. "Dick" passed away on May 21, 4, in Bylas, Arizona, at the age of 69. He was born on February 16, 1955, in San Carlos, Arizona. Benedict was known for his dedication to ranching and cowboy life, a true embodiment of the Apache spirit.Throughout his life, Benedict Shaw Sr. was not just a rancher and cowboy but...
Eugenia H. Silvius "Jean"
May 20, 2024
Eugenia Herrera Silvius, to us “Jean,” or, mostly, “Nana,” passed away after a long decline on May 20, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. May she rest in peace from her struggles.Jean was born on the 15th of November, 1934, in Duncan, Arizona. While an obituary can never capture so much life, those of us who knew and loved her might come...
Alfonso "Poncho" Zepeda
May 18, 2024
Alfonso P. Zepeda entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2024. Alfonso "Poncho" was born February 1, 1928 in Dawson, NM to Cleofus & Rosa Perez Zepeda. He had 6 siblings; Mary Vigil, Julia Garcia, Concepcion Galarneau, Sara Solorio, Elisa Rodriguez, and Angel Zepeda. Our dad enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945....
Cheryl Pace
May 16, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Zufelt Pace, born to Harold Medford Zufelt and Verna Lee Connelly Zufelt, a proud native of Miami, Arizona, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024. With a master's degree in Education, Cheryl dedicated her life to teaching before ultimately retiring. She also dabbled in the insurance industry, showcasing her versatility and work ethic. Cheryl shared her life with...
Robert St. Hilaire
May 15, 2024
Robert St. Hilaire, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on May , 2024 in Safford, Arizona. He was born on December 3, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Robert was known for his unwering kindness and generosity towards everyone he encountered. He had a passion for helping others and spent many years at local shelters and community organizations.Robert will be dearly...
Frank Herrera
May 11, 2024
Obituary:In loving memory of Frank Herrera, a devoted family man and a kind soul who touched the hearts of many. Frank passed away on May 11, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona, on his 83rd birthday.Frank was known for his loving caring, and thoughtful nature. He lived a life dedicated to helping others, always ready to come to the aid those in...
Joshua Bills
May 10, 2024
Joshua Robert Bills was born on August 20, 1981 to MaryAnn Ripplinger & Gregory Bills in Ogden, Utah, and went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 10, 2024.Joshua's siblings include Corey (Merideth) Bills, Amanda (Todd) Emery, Samantha (Michael) Hogenson, Christa (Michael) Clonts, Cindi (Jon) Bodine, and Cassie (Aaron) Ellsworth and his in-laws Clint & Carrie Crotts. He graduated...
Frank Wulftange
May 8, 2024
In loving memory of Frank Henry Wulftange. Frank was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. His greatest interests centered on his loved ones and serving his community.Frank H. Wulftange passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the second child of Frank Henry Wulftange, Sr., and Margaret Ney Callahan...
