Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
Albert English
Aug 8, 2018
Albert Lee English, 85, of Thatcher passed away August 8, 2018 at his home with his loving family near. He was born April 28, 1933 in Spur, Texas to Delbert Lee English & Mary Elva Foster English. Services will be held in Cortez, Colorado with interment in the Cortez Cemetery.
Porfirio Martin
Aug 7, 2018
Porfirio R. Martin, 71, passed away August 7, 2018, in Tucson, after a battle with cancer. He was born September 15, 1946, in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico to Felipa Ruiz and Crescencio Martin. He graduated from Clifton High School in 1966 and was drafted into the Army shortly after. He served in Vietnam until 1968. He married his sweetheart, Barbara, in...
Bernice Colvin
Aug 4, 2018
Bernice Marshall Colvin, 96, passed away August 4, 2018 in Mesa, AZ. Bernice was born December 22, 1921 in Eden, AZ the daughter of Burns and Clara Marshall. She attended school in Eden, Pima and what is now Eastern Arizona College. On January 11, 1943, she married her high school sweetheart Ray Colvin in Los Angeles, where Ray was working...
Geraldine Moses
Aug 3, 2018
Geraldine Mae Moses "Dinnie" Ocotber 21, 1954 - August 3, 2018 Geraldine was born October 21, 1954 to Jerry & Hazel (Jordan) Moses in San Carlos, AZ. She attended Fort Thomas Elementary thru High School where she fell in love with Home Economics, and this is where her love of sewing & cooking began. As a teenager, she began her...
Luella Knight
Aug 2, 2018
Luella Joyce Knight entered into eternal rest August 2nd, 2018 at the age of 83. She was born June 30th, 1935 in Solomonville, AZ to William Beave Traylor and Josephine Elizabeth Amsden. Luella had four siblings; Helen Farnsworth, Lenore Green, William "Bill" Traylor and John Traylor. Luella was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Louise Taylor
Aug 1, 2018
May Louise Weech Taylor was born on August 27, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA to David H Weech & Hannah May Allen. She was the first living daughter in a large family of brothers. She always said she was just a little spoiled. She returned to her eternal home on August 1, 2018 in Ft Thomas, AZ with her family...
Andres Tellez
Jul 30, 2018
Mr. Andres "Andy" D. Tellez was born August 3, 1942 in Morenci, AZ to the late Jesus A. & Maria Duran Tellez. He passed into eternal life on Monday, July 30, 2018 in Tucson, AZ at Tucson Medical Center. Andy graduated Morenci High School in 1962 directly enlisting into the United States Army, honorably serving 3 years. He married the...
Betty Kitcheyan
Jul 27, 2018
Betty Ann Kitcheyan, 70, of Bylas, passed away on July 27, 2018 in Safford after a long illness. She was born April 20th, 1948 in Thatcher, AZ to the late Katie and Calvin Kitcheyan. Betty attended Ft. Thomas schools and graduated from Ft. Thomas High School in 1967. Betty was a career school teacher and retired from the Bylas Head...
Antonio Salazar
Jul 26, 2018
Antonio 'Tony' Salazar Jr., 58, of Verde Lee passed away on July 26, 2018 in Tucson with his loving family by his side. He was born in Bisbee, AZ on August 22, 1959 to Antonio and Concepcion Salazar. He was the oldest of six children. Tony graduated from Morenci High School in 1977. He married Mary Belle Chavez in 1993...
Ray Peru
Jul 26, 2018
Ray G. Peru, 85, of Duncan, AZ, passed away July 26, 2018. He was born October 13, 1932 in Virden, NM to Roque Peru & Ysidora Gonzalez Peru. Ray served our country by joining the United States Army in 1953 and proudly served until 1955 when he was honorably discharged. Soon after he married his one true love, Guadalupe Mendez...
Edwin Moses
Jul 24, 2018
Edwin Moses, 63, of Bylas, AZ, passed away in Globe, AZ on July 24, 2018. Hew was born August 27, 1954. A wake will be held on Saturday, July 28th beginning at 5:00 a.m. at the Moses residence in Bylas with the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at the First Miracle Church also in Bylas. Interment will be in the...
