Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Adrian Garza
Dec 18, 2017
Adrian Garza, 45, of Safford, passed away December 18, 2017. He was born September 21, 1972 in Tucson, Arizona to Robert & Maria Ramirez Garza. A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Chapel. The funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at...
Maria Montez
Dec 18, 2017
Maria Alicia Montez, 89, of Solomon, entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2018, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born September 14, 1928, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Antonio & Margaret Arrellin Rodriguez. She graduated from Safford High School. She was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission in...
Armando Flores
Dec 17, 2017
Armando Flores, 70, of Safford entered into rest December 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Armando was born January 4, 1947, in Douglas, Arizona to Adolfo Flores & Eva Flores. No services are planned at this time.
Ernest Benavidez
Dec 13, 2017
Ernest "Boy" Benavidez of Pima, Arizona entered eternal rest Wednesday, December 13, in his home with his companion, Lydia Othon by his side. Ernest was born on December 18, 1951 to Celia and Pablo Benavidez in Pima, Arizona along with twelve sisters and four brothers. He proudly served in the Vietnam war as a sharpshooter. Ernest loved his dog, Baby...
Robert Richard
Dec 13, 2017
Robert Lyn Richard, 63, of Pima, Arizona, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 13, 2017 surrounded by his family. Robert was born March 14, 1954 in Eloy, Arizona to Calvin & Patsy Richard. He grew up in Pima. He is survived by his wife Doris, two daughters; Melanie (Eric) Barney of Safford, AZ and Saprena (Jim) Griesenauer of Buckeye,...
Onecimo Banuellas
Dec 11, 2017
Onecimo R. Banuellas, 83, of Safford, passed away December 11, 2017. He was born February 16, 1934 in Coolidge, Arizona to Adolfo & Dolores Romero Banuellas. After graduating from Safford High School, "O.C." served his country by joining the Army National Guard where he became a supreme marksman earning a Certificate of Distinction, and to those around him say "who...
Edna Davis-Spratley
Dec 8, 2017
Edna May Davis-Spratley passed away on December 8th, 2017 at the age of 70. She was born on December 18th, 1946 in Bell, California to Chester Paul and Edna Lewellen Goertz. No services are planned.
Abram Munoz
Dec 6, 2017
Abram Munoz passed away on December 6, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1945 in Morenci, Arizona to Jesus & Genoveva Tapia Munoz. No services are planned.
Joan Graham
Dec 4, 2017
Joan Marie Graham, 82, of Thatcher, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, in Thatcher. She was born on July 12, 1935 in Rotterdam, Netherlands to Herman & Elisabeth Vervoort Ruseler. No services are planned at this time.
Wyman Wright
Nov 30, 2017
Wyman Wright, 60, of Bylas, passed away in Mesa on November 30, 2017, He was born January 12, 1957 to Allen Mazula & Millie Kindelay Wright. Wyman attended the Fort Thomas High School until the 10th grade and then became a dispatcher for the EMS services, the Forrest Service and the San Carlos Police Department. He married Catalina Hosay on...
Daniel Moir
Nov 28, 2017
Sadly, Dan Moir made the choice to join his Dad on November 28, 2017. His family and friends are heartbroken by his decision. Dan was born early in the morning of July 16, 1975 in Ogden, Utah. His parents are Ronald and Dollie Moir. At birth Dan became the younger brother of Tamara and Scott. Dan and his family spent...
Joyce Bettis
Nov 28, 2017
Joyce Ann Hunter-Bettis, 55 of Bylas, passed away November 28, 2017 in Bylas. She was born September 9, 1962 in San Carlos to Phillip Hunter Sr. & Minnie Preston Hunter. Joyce attended Our Savior's Lutheran School, East Fork High School and Fort Thomas High School. She was talented in many ways; she loved to bead, make canvas and she was...
John Worrall
Nov 27, 2017
John Richard Worrall, 79, of Safford, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2017. He was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on November 30, 1937 to William Alloway & Helen Corn Worrall. The family moved to Globe, Arizona where John received his education. He decided to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. John also served a mission at...
Denita Daniels
Nov 27, 2017
Denita Mae Daniels, 77, of Safford, passed away November 27, 2017 with her loving husband at her side. She was born May 3, 1940 in Festus, Missouri to William & Corra Banister Daniels. No services are planned at this time.
Dorita Vail
Nov 25, 2017
Dorita May Vail, 71, of Pima, passed away November 25, 2017 after fighting cancer for many years. She was born March 3, 1946 in Littleton, New Hampshire to Carl Harold & Lillian Mann Boudreau. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas LeRoy Vail. A Memorial service by the family will be held at a later date.
Beatrice White
Nov 23, 2017
Beatrice Amelia Perry White, 87, of Safford, passed away November 23, 2017. She was born October 3, 1930 in Nine Points, Pennsylvania to Ernest & Rachael Brown Perry. No services are planned at this time.
Sandra Stead
Nov 23, 2017
Sandra Lois Stead Chatfield, 65, of Pima, passed away at home in the early morning hours of November 23, 2017. Sandy was born July 29, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold & Lois Wright. Her family moved around some as her father was in the military and at one point they moved to Germany. She had a deep love...
Joe Lindsteadt
Nov 22, 2017
Joe Fredrick Lindsteadt of Safford, Arizona, died Nov. 22, 2017, in Safford, Arizona. He was born on June 5, 1949, to Fred and Nell Lindsteadt in Thatcher, Arizona. Joe was raised in Thatcher where he attended all his schooling, played sports and attended scouts. He had a love for all sports and was a great player. He spent most of...
Warren Campbell
Nov 22, 2017
Warren Adams Campbell, 81, of Safford, passed away on November 22, 2017 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Warren was born June 14, 1936, in Berkley, California to Joseph Adams & Margaret Lewis Campbell. Warren is survived by his loving wife, Anna Rosberg Campbell, his daughter, his brother & sister. The family wished to thank...
Adelaido Sanchez
Nov 22, 2017
Adelaido Sanchez, Jr., 86, of Safford, passed away November 22, 2017. He was born March 5, 1931, in Karnes City, Texas, the seventh child of eleven to Adelaido Sanchez Sr. and Maria Sanchez. He and his brothers and sisters were raised as migrant workers and his family traveled all over Texas, Arizona and Colorado during different crop seasons. In 1955...
