Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Allison Rainbolt
Feb 18, 2018
Allison Dawn Rainbolt, 64, of Clifton, quietly passed into eternity on February 18, 2018. She was born February 13, 1954 in Natchitoches (prounounced Nakotish), Louisiana to Charles Glen, Sr. & Eloise Cox Wagley. The family was blessed with four children; "Joe", Diane, Allison and Necie. The family moved to Morenci in 1968 where Allison went to school, graduating from Morenci...
Ivy Ramirez
Feb 17, 2018
Ivy Alvarez Ramirez, 73, passed away February 17, 2018 in Thatcher, Az. Ivy was born May 19, 1944 in Morenci, Arizona to Alfredo "Frenchy" and Elvira Alvarez joining Irene, Alfred, Ronnie, Pearl, Christopher, and Annabelle. She attended schools in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School in 1962. After graduation, Ivy married David Ramirez on July 16, 1963 in Graham...
Guadalupe Moreno
Feb 14, 2018
Guadalupe "Lupe" R. Moreno, Jr. 86, of Clifton AZ, peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2018 with his loved ones at his side, in Tucson, AZ. He was born April 6, 1931 in San Jose, AZ to Guadalupe R. & Rafaela Rios Moreno, the oldest of 6 - Ernie, Ally, Robert, Ray & Ronnie. The family moved to...
Willis Pennington
Feb 10, 2018
Willis Claude "W.C." Pennington, 75, of Verde Lee, passed away on February 10, 2018, at Peppi's House of Tucson with his family by his side. W.C. was born October 12, 1942 in Duncan, Arizona to John Wesley Pennington and Mary Afton Packer. He was very athletic in school, participating in both football and track. W.C. married his sweetheart, Sharon Luree...
Nelda Wagley
Feb 10, 2018
Nelda Wagley was born on April 13, 1938 in Silver City, New Mexico. She entered into rest at her home in Duncan, Arizona on February 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her five children; Wade (Donna) Wagley, Kim (Barry) Simpson, Kelly (Johnny) Presley, Todd (Michelle) Wagley and Kara Wagley. She is also survived by a multitude...
Selma Paetz
Feb 10, 2018
Selma Jean Paetz (Wright) went to be with the Lord after complications resulting from Alzheimer's on February 10, 2018, in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 81. Jean was born March 19, 1936, in Bisbee, Arizona to Earl and Daisy Wright. She married Marvin in 1956. They lived in Bisbee, Arizona where their three children were born. Jean was blessed...
Richard Weech
Feb 9, 2018
Richard Thomas Weech, 65, of Thatcher, entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2018. He was born May 28, 1952 in Globe, Arizona to Hyrum Newell & Christine Gilliland Weech. He was one of seven children; Janis, Loretta, Carol, Hugh, Lance and Linda. Due to his special needs, he was not able to attend school, but "he never met a...
Melvin Abshier
Feb 7, 2018
Melvin Ray Abshier, 79, passed away February 7, 2018 in Safford, Arizona. Melvin was born September 16, 1938 in Bisbee, Arizona to Walter Jasper Abshier and Mary Elizabeth Cude. There are no services planned.
Camilo Rodriguez
Feb 5, 2018
Camilo Arrellin Rodriguez Sr., 97, of Safford, entered rest on Monday, February 5, 2018, in Tucson. He was born on May 13, 1920, in Lake Valley, NM, to Antonio H. Rodriguez, and Margarita S. Arrellin Rodriguez. He was born in New Mexico and moved to Arizona at a young age. He attended school in Solomon. He married Alice Sanchez. He...
Eloisa Bencomo
Feb 2, 2018
Eloisa Bencomo, 75, of Solomon, passed away February 2, 2018 in Safford surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 2, 1942 in Sanchez, AZ to Eduardo & Emma Robinson Sanchez. Eloisa was one of 7 children; Dora, Raul, Eduardo "Chacho", Virginia, Robert and Joel Sanchez. She grew up in and lived all her life here in the Gila...
Robert Draper
Feb 2, 2018
Robert Draper, 88, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born February 21, 1929 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to True & Mary McDonald Draper. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Wards Canyon Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. .
Darlene Cox
Feb 2, 2018
Darlene Marie Cox, 74, passed away February 2, 2018 in Safford, Arizona. Darlene was born August 11, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to Roy Mitchell and Anna Zenak. There are no services planned.
Ranayia Kitcheyan
Jan 30, 2018
Ranayia Kay Kitcheyan, 38, of Bylas, passed away January 30, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. She was born March 24, 1979 in San Carlos, Arizona to Aaron & Sandra Rambler Kitcheyan joining Tanayia, Lola, Shera, Terra, Kristi, Desirae and Culbert. She was a member of The Church f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended San Carlos High School and the...
Pauline Lutz
Jan 30, 2018
Pauline Lutz, 91, of Safford, entered into rest January 30, 2018. She was born November 30, 1926 to Albert Lee and Reannie Mae Reese in Van Buren, Arkansas. When she was eight years old, her family moved to Pima, AZ. There she lived on Ferrin's Farm helping her father pick cotton. When Pauline was nineteen she fell in love with...
Norma Navarrete
Jan 29, 2018
Norma R. Navarrete, 76, passed away January 29, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Norma was born November 30, 1941 in Morenci, Arizona to Paulo G. Roman and Irene D. Roman. Norma grew up in Clifton, Arizona with her two siblings, Manuel Roman and Lyon Roman. In 1959 Norma graduated Clifton High School. In 1975, Norma married the love of her life,...
Arletta Taylor
Jan 29, 2018
Arletta Whetten Taylor, 95 Arletta Whetten Taylor, 95, of Safford AZ, passed away January 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Arletta was born in Colonia Juarez, Mexico to Leonard and Lettie Whetten on August 9, 1922. She attended high school at the Academy in Colonia Juarez and after graduating, she taught school in Colonia Pacheco. She enjoyed...
Melvin Pinkston
Jan 28, 2018
Melvin Paul Pinkston, 72, of Thatcher, Arizona, passed away January 28, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Melvin was born December 10, 1945 in Salinas, California to Caswell Elvis & Franky Stephens Pinkston. No Services are planned.
Michael Mendez
Jan 27, 2018
Michael Anthony Mendez, 25 of Tucson, left this world too early on January 27, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. He was born February 19, 1992 in Tucson to Jesus Mendez and Rachelle Anne Barriga along with his twin brother, Joseph and his siblings Selena & Trisha Moreno and half brothers Jesus Jr, Tomas and Christian Mendez. Michael was raised in Safford,...
Michael Gomez
Jan 25, 2018
Michael Jacob Gomez, Jr., precious little angel, born January 22, 2018 in Safford to Michael Jacob, Sr. & Kristianna Rashelle Gomez, quietly returned to heaven January 25, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. No services are planned.
Rumaldo Romero
Jan 24, 2018
Rumaldo Romero, 76, of Duncan, passed into eternity in the early morning hour of January 24, 2018. He was born February 25, 1941 in Lobatos, Colorado to Juan and Eulalia Romero. At age 5 his family moved to Morenci, Arizona. After graduating from high school he moved to Denver for a short time and later moved to Tucson where he...
