Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Billy Capps
Jan 14, 2017
Billy Joe Capps, 73, of Safford, passed away January 14, 2017. He was born October 9, 1943 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Richard Charles & Leona Standrich Capps. He leaves behind his loving wife, Christina K. Capps. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Peggy Vick
Jan 13, 2017
Peggy Vick, 76, of Safford, passed away January 13, 2017. Services are pending at this time.
Lawrence Worden
Jan 12, 2017
Lawrence "Louie" Ralph Worden was born March 31, 1936 to Ralph and Edith Worden at his grandmother's home in Pima, AZ. He attended school in Safford and graduated in 1953. He also took a few classes at Eastern Arizona College. In his younger years, Louie worked alongside his father doing carpentry work as well as auto mechanics. He later served...
William Cowan
Jan 11, 2017
William "Bill" Cowan, 81, passed away on January 11, 2017 at UMC in Tucson with his family at his side. Bill was born in Boston, MA to Willi8am and Mary Cowan on July 16, 1935. Bill enlisted in the US Army when he was 18. After completing his service her returned to high school and graduated from Newton High School...
Mary Bryce
Jan 9, 2017
Mary Helen Bryce, 79, of Pima, passed away January 9, 2017 in Safford, AZ. She was born May 16, 1937 in Ashurst, AZ to Dewey Alonzo & Hazel Brown Bryce. She grew up in Ashurst and attended schools in Ft. Thomas and later moved to Pima and continued her education at Eastern Arizona College. Mary Helen is survived by her...
Laura McClanahan
Jan 9, 2017
Laura Montierth McClanahan, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully returned to be with her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2017 at the age of 97. Born on November 6, 1919 in Safford, Arizona to Leslie Moroni Montierth and Hedevig Elizabeth Jensen, she was the second of six children raised on the family farm and ranch near Fort Thomas, Arizona....
Lee Marble
Jan 9, 2017
Lee R. Marble, 54, of Solomon, passed away January 9, 2017 in Safford. No services are planned at this time.
John Cordova
Jan 7, 2017
John A. Cordova, 80, of Safford, passed away January 7, 2017. He was born August 9, 1936 in Quemado, New Mexico to Horacio & Juanita Cordova. A viewing and Rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Deacon Carlos Vessels leading the Rosary. Interment will be...
Virgil Martinez
Jan 7, 2017
Virgil D. Martinez, 76, of Bylas, passed away January 7, 2017. He was born September 11, 1940 in Tuba City, AZ to Charlie & Ida May Martinez. A Wake will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Martinez residence in Bylas beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 14th starting at 11:00...
Sherryl Martin
Jan 3, 2017
Sherryl "Sherry" Minnette Pursley Martin, age 70, passed away January 3, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. Sherry was born February 5, 1946 in Solomonville, AZ to Josephine (Alger) Pursley & Joseph Robert Pursley. She was the youngest of four children; Priscilla (Joyce) Hatch, Charles Robert "Bob" and Michael Wayne "Mike" Pursley. Sherry was sealed for time and all eternity to Fred...
Ricardo Villescas
Dec 30, 2016
Ricardo B. Villescas, born Janurary 11, 1930, of Safford, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born in Morenci to Ricardo and Antonia Villescas. Ricardo grew up and attended school in Duncan. He was full of mischief and love for his family. Like many during his young years, he stopped school and went to work to help support...
Marlina Jordan
Dec 30, 2016
Marlina Goseyun-Jordan, 81, of Bylas, passed away December 30, 2016. She was born July 17, 1935 in San Carlos, AZ to Albert Goseyun & Agatha Dustin. She attended school through the 8th grade at the Bylas Day School. She was a member of the Point of Pined Livestock organization. The awards and recognition that she received are: the Ribbon Cutting...
Donna Thomas
Dec 26, 2016
Donna Lee Thomas, 61, of Duncan, passed away December 26, 2016 in Vail, AZ. She was born September 16, 1955 in Morenci, AZ to Jack Robert Hales & Georgia Ellen Hales. She attended schools in Duncan and graduated from Duncan High School. Donna loved her family unconditionally and took great pride in raising her family. She lived a simple life...
Myrtle Lowe
Dec 21, 2016
Myrtle C. Lowe, 87, of Safford, passed away December 21, 2016. She was born February 18, 1929 in Pungo, North Carolina to David & Louvania Carter. No services are planned.
Earl Hill
Dec 21, 2016
Earl Oliver Hill, 64, of Cleburn, Texas, passed away December 21, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born October 8, 1952 in Miami, Arizona to Lloyd & Alice Hill. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mt. Graham Chapel and again Thursday morning beginning at...
Yolanda Ruiz
Dec 20, 2016
Yolanda Patterson Ruiz, age 70, of Clifton, AZ, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016 in Morenci with her family by her side. She was born on December 20, 1946 in Superior, AZ to Morgan Patterson and Bertha Ewing. She was born third of seven children, in order, Thomas "Eddie" Patterson, Miranda "Joanne" Davis, Yolanda Patterson Ruiz, Edward Lester Patterson,...
Ardith McBride
Dec 19, 2016
Ardith Maloy McBride, 88, formally of the Gila Valley, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 27, 1928, the 2nd daughter to Edward and Queenola Maloy. She grew up in Ashurst, Arizona and attended school in Ft. Thomas. She graduated from there and went on to college at Gila Jr. College,...
Phoebe Aday
Dec 19, 2016
Phoebe S. Aday, 93, of Peridot, AZ, passed away December 19, 2016 in Globe, AZ. She was born April 5, 1923 in Globe, AZ to Merritt & Mae Victor. She attended school at the East Fork Mission School, completing the 10th grade. Phoebe was the head cook at the Peridot Mission School. She loved cooking, sewing, acorn picking and being...
Roger Daley
Dec 18, 2016
Roger Kent Daley, age 52, a resident of Thatcher, passed away December 18, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends at UMC in Tucson due to complications of his kidneys and heart. He was born February 4, 1964 to Kent and Marion Daley in Safford, Arizona. He attended Thatcher Schools and was known as Red Rider. Soon after graduation he...
Dona O'Connell
Dec 14, 2016
Dona Elizabeth O'Connell, 33, of Morenci, passed away December 14, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. She was born December 25, 1982 in Palomas, Mexico to William & Carren Nicklas. Dona was always a hard worker. After graduating from high school, she went on to receive her associates degree and graduated from cosmetology school. Soon after, she met and married her best...
