Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Jimmy Cabrera
Sep 11, 2016
Jimmy D. Cabrera, 55, of Safford, passed away September 11, 2016. He was born March 11, 1961 in Morenci, AZ to Severo Cabrera & Marylou Ramirez. He was the 3rd child of four; Sonny, Rudy, Jimmy & Janet. Jimmy went to school in Clifton until the 12th grade. In 1987 he met Rosie Jurado and they started their family. They...
Joseph Peevey
Sep 11, 2016
Joseph Robert Peevey was born on September 2, 1930 in Douglas, AZ to Joseph M. & Sarah E Peevey. He entered eternal rest on September 11, 2016 in Safford. Joseph loved the simple things in life. A good jigsaw puzzle, a challenging word search or just some quiet time to read a good book. Most of all Joseph loved his...
Lewis Walters
Sep 11, 2016
Lewis Everett Walters, age 87 a resident of Central, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his home. Lewis was born in Madelia, Minnesota on June 14, 1929. His parents are Lewis and Nellie Walters. He married Annabelle Shaw July 17, 1950 and together had four children Susan, Larry, Brett, & Cindy. Lewis and Annie moved to Arizona in 1978...
Mary Agee
Sep 5, 2016
Mary Earl Agee (Whinery) 91, formerly of Safford, joined her husband in the presence of her Heavenly Father on Monday, September 5, 2016. Mary was born on February 23, 1925 to Thurman and Nita Whinery in Santa Rosa, NM. She spent most of her childhood in Duncan, AZ where she met the love of her life, Les Agee, and snuck...
James Bonito
Sep 4, 2016
James Bonito, 65, of Bylas, passed away September 4, 2016 in Mesa, AZ. He was born January 17, 1952 in Bylas to Harry & Elizabeth Bonito.James attended school in Ft. Thomas and later graduated from Ft. Thomas High School. He worked as a laborer in the Cotton Gin.He is survived by his siblings; Harrison, Harriet & Carrie Bonito.James is preceded...
Silver Rivera
Sep 4, 2016
Silver Glenn Rivera, 46, of Safford, passed away on September 4, 2016. He was born on September 16, 1970 in Morenci to Silvestre and Martha Rivera. Silver attended schools at Safford, where he graduated and later went to study at University Technical Institute. He then worked as a heavy duty mechanic for the mine. He loved riding his Harley, being...
Olveda Rodriguez
Sep 4, 2016
Olveda Contreras Rodriguez, 62, passed away September 4, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. She was born March 19, 1954.A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. The Rosary will be led on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m....
George Lemen
Sep 3, 2016
George William Lemen, 73, of Pima, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Doris and Guy Lemen. George grew up in Pine Bluff. He went on to attend the Marion Military Institute, Mississippi State and University of Wyoming. In 1964, he married Alice Hames. They lived in Laramie, Wyoming,...
Berlinda Miller
Sep 3, 2016
Berlinda Miller, 80, of Bylas, passed away September 3, 2016 in San Carlos, AZ. She was born August 28, 1936 to Oliver & Eunice Talgo.Berlinda was a homemaker who loved singing, sewing and picking acorns. She always dreamed of going to Jerusalem, to walk where Jesus walked.She is survived by her children; Debra Miller, Gary Miller, Lance Miller, Brenda Grimes...
Lybert Bond
Aug 31, 2016
Lybert Jack Bond, 84, of Bylas, passed away August 31, 2016 at his home after a long battle with many health issues. He was born November 10, 1931 to Hugh and Amy Bond in San Carlos, AZ.A wake will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Bond residence in Bylas at 5:00 p.m. with the funeral service being...
Lessie Cooper
Aug 27, 2016
Lessie B. Cooper was born on January 13, 1921, in Stonewall, LA to her mother, Peggy Pouncy and her father, Ed Hines. She is survived by her daughters Lessie Turner "Sista", Peggy Jean Andrews "Jean", Lillie Hawthorne "Tootsie", Gail Ellis "Red", & Eula Webb "Peewee". Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive her. She loved making quilts, cooking biscuits,...
Jean Egnell
Aug 27, 2016
Jean M. Egnell passed away at Haven of Safford nursing home on August 27, 2016. Jean was born on October 16, 1926 in Bisbee, AZ. She is happy to be reunited with her parents, Frances and Max Egnell, her only sister, Ruth Hassing, and a niece, Lina Nightengale, who preceded her in death. Jeanie left her beloved Bisbee in 2002...
Raymundo Castaneda
Aug 27, 2016
Raymond L. Castaneda, 67, of Clifton, passed away in Tucson on August 27, 2016. He was born on March 11, 1949 in Morenci to Jose and Sophia Castaneda. Ray lived in Clifton the majority of his life, attending schools in Clifton and graduating with the class of 1967. He excelled in football and baseball and was an avid NY Yankees...
John Provencio
Aug 22, 2016
John Provencio Jr. entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. John was born August 4, 1942 to Esther Padilla and John Provencio. He was the oldest of eight children growing up in Wards Canyon. "Mr. P", as he was affectionately known, lived most of his life in Clifton. He married Julia Jaramillo and...
Claudia Bryce
Aug 22, 2016
Claudia Mae Bryce, 63, of Safford, passed away on Monday, August 2016 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 31, 1953 in Phoenix, to William and Dorothy Bryce.Services are pending.
Celia Lucero
Aug 22, 2016
Celia R. Lucero, 96 passed peacefully on the morning of August 22nd, 2016 in Phoenix Arizona with her children by her side. Celia was born on December 8th, 1919 to Jesus and Josephina "Mina" Rodriguez in Morenci Arizona. She was the 2nd of 10 children. They were raised in Solomon Arizona where she remained until she met the love of...
Anthony Berver
Aug 18, 2016
Anthony "Tony" Berver, 91, passed away August 18, 2016 at the Arizona State Veteran Home in Tucson, AZ. Tony was born on July 24, 1925 to George and Natividad Berver in Hastings, Nebraska. After graduating from high school Tony was drafted for WWII. He chose to enter the Navy and served on the USS Scout AM296. Upon receiving his Honorable...
Leon Bowman
Aug 14, 2016
Biography Leon Edward Bowman of Las Vegas, NV passed away on August 14, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Bisbee, AZ on July 9, 1937. Leon was proud of his western heritage and of the years he spent working for NASA. He was a Navy veteran. Leon is survived by his daughter Quara (Rick)...
Dan Flores
Aug 14, 2016
Dan Flores, 70, passed away August 14, 2016 at his home with his loving family near his side. He was born September 4, 1945 in Central, AZ to Isabel Tapia & Jose Flores. Dan spent his younger years in Ashurst taking his dog and rifle to Red Knolls to play and practice shooting. The family moved to Central and all...
Josiah Aguilar
Aug 13, 2016
Send Flowers Josiah Matthew Aguilar February 7, 2008 - August 13, 2016 Josiah "JoJo" Matthew Aguilar, 8 of Safford entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born February 7, 2008 in Safford to Gabriel John Aguilar & Nicole Lorraine Medina.Services for JoJo will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 with...
