Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Mary Marler
Feb 8, 2017
Mary Louise Marler passed on February 8, 2017 at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband James Marler Jr., and her children Duain, Robert, Sheila, Edith, and Ruth. Known as Nana, she loved and adored her nine grandchildren; Sarah, Wheeler, Krysten, Taylor, Kayla, Ashley, Joseph, Marlee, and Buster; and her 14 great grandchildren. Her children will miss...
Ruth Williams
Feb 6, 2017
Ruth McBride Williams, 76, passed away on February 6, 2017 after a short battle with thyroid cancer. She was born in Pima, Arizona, daughter of the late Edward Burt & Lela McBride. She grew up in Pima, attending Pima High School and later, Eastern Arizona College. She met and married Charles Edward Williams on December 20, 1960 in the Mesa...
Frances Gould
Feb 5, 2017
Frances Edith Hill Gould, a resident of Haven Home of Globe, passed away February 5, 2017. Frances was born May 3, 1923 in Duncan, AZ to Charles and Rilda Hill. She was raised in Duncan and attended Duncan schools. She married Durwood L. Gould Sr. in Globe on August 21, 1939. They made their home in Miami, AZ until they...
James Windsor
Feb 3, 2017
James "Jim" Windsor was born on March 15, 1931 in Bisbee, Arizona to Audrey and Leland Windsor. He entered into Heaven on February 3, 2017. The family spent time in Idaho where his love for fishing began. He graduated from Bisbee High School. He was a busy student who was involved in sports, especially football, where he was part of...
Frank Diddio
Feb 3, 2017
Frank Anthony Diddio, 63, passed away February 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born August 25, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey to Frank & Mafalda Diddio. Frank lived in New Jersey most of his life. In 2004 he moved to Duncan, AZ. In 2005 he met Diane Thornton and they were married on February 18, 2006. Frank...
Thomasita Wilson
Feb 2, 2017
Thomasita Wilson, 73, of Bylas, passed away February 2, 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born July 16, 1943 in Bylas to Thomas & Elsie Dustin. She was a homemaker who loved to travel, watching her grandchildren play sports and spending time with her grandchildren. She was especially proud of attending her children's college graduations and her grandchildren's high school...
Eugene Bezanson
Jan 30, 2017
Al Bezanson joined the Lord on 30 January 2017 from his home Virden New Mexico. Al is survived by his wife, Anne, daughter Debra, son Rick, and many grandkids. Al was born December 31, 1933 in Gentry, Arkansas to Fred and Virginia Bezanson. The Bezanson family traveled to Ceres California. He married his high school sweetheart Valora Jean (Lewis) and...
Angie Sawyer
Jan 30, 2017
Angie Sawyer of Safford, AZ passed away on Monday January 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1923 to Ettorino and Victoria Cercone in Raton, NM. She married the love of her life, Ed Sawyer, in 1947 in Phoenix Az. The family moved to Bisbee in 1957 and in 1970 they moved to Safford and...
Herminia Montez
Jan 29, 2017
Herminia C. Montez, 83, of Clifton, AZ, passed away January 29, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. She was born April 25, 1933 in Metcalf, AZ to Pedro & Vicenta Castaneda. She was raised in and attended schools in Clifton, AZ and graduated from Clifton High School. She moved to Los Angeles, CA and lived there for 20 years before returning to...
Jose Ontiveros
Jan 28, 2017
Jose Pedro Rivera Ontiveros "Birdie" June 28, 1931 - January 28, 2017 Jose "Pedro" R. Ontiveros, 85, of Duncan, passed away January 28, 2017 in Safford with his family by his side. He was born in Morenci, AZ to Guadalupe "Candy" & Antonio Ontiveros. Pedro was the oldest of 8 children. He married Pascaula Chacon on February 8, 1950. They...
Eustacio Reyes
Jan 27, 2017
Eustacio C Reyes "Tacho" was born in Steins NM in 1934 to Josepha and Diego Reyes. He graduated high school in 1956 from Clifton High School and was a proud Trojan. Between 1956-1958 he served his country in the Navy aboard the Kearsarge (cva-33) carrier. After returning he went to work at the magma underground copper mine in San Manual....
Mary Molina
Jan 27, 2017
Mary Ramona Molina, 77, passed away January, 27, 2017, with her family by her side in Mesa, Arizona. Mona was born March, 25, 1939, in Hachita, New Mexico to Ambrosio Renteria and Anita Renteria. She attended Duncan High School in Duncan, Arizona and graduated in 1959. She enjoyed crafting, painting, gardening, playing the piano and listening to classical music. She...
Jesus Ruiz
Jan 26, 2017
Jesus M. Ruiz "Chuy" 11/06/1935 - 01/26/2017 Jesus M. Ruiz, 81, was peacefully called home to our Lord to rest on January 26, 2017, in his Safford home. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family. The Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2016...
Charles Pratt
Jan 25, 2017
Charles B. Pratt, 81, of Thatcher entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born February 18, 1935 to William H. & Gertrude N. Pratt in Charlestown, MA. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict, upon his return to the United States, he joined the U.S. Air...
Dalton Overstreet
Jan 24, 2017
Dalton Charles Overstreet passed away on January 24, 2017 at the age of 82 in Tucson. He was born in Octavia, Oklahoma to Vester and Dolly Moseley Overstreet. The family moved to Tempe when Dalton was six years old where he attended the 1st and 2nd grades at Kyrene School. There were four buildings, each housing two grades. Dalton attended...
Iris Jones
Jan 23, 2017
Iris Marie Jones, of Safford, AZ, born April 23, 1935, went peacefully home to be with her Savior in the early morning hours on January 23, 2017, surrounded by her family. Iris was born in East Lyme, CT, to Julia and Ralph Parker. She enjoyed many things, knitting, cooking and others but mostly loved spending time with her church family....
Steven Woelk
Jan 23, 2017
Steven Paul Woelk, Jr., known affectionately by his family as "Junior", passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2017 in Safford at the age of 25. Steven is survived by his mother, China Lynn Hall of Safford; his father, Steven Paul Woelk, Sr. of Andover, KS; his step-father Theodore Hall of Safford; his step-mother Kristin Neitzel Woelk of Andover, KS; his...
Calvin Kempton
Jan 22, 2017
Calvin Kent Kempton, 82, died of cancer Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home near Solomon. Per his wishes, there will not be a funeral service. A private family graveside services is planned.
Victoriano Ornelas
Jan 21, 2017
Victoriano Herrera Ornelas, 94, of Solomon, AZ, passed away with his loving wife and family at his side on January 21, 2017. He was born in Solomonville on March 6,1922 to Gregorio & Josefa Ornelas. He attended schools in Solomon. Victoriano met and married the love of his life, Concepcion Grijalva on September 8, 1940 in Solomonville and to that...
Lorraine Dunigan
Jan 19, 2017
Lorraine Dunigan, 74, of Bylas, passed away January 19, 2017 in Safford. She was born August 26, 1942 in Bylas. A Wake for Lorraine will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Dunigan residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church...
