Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Dan McGaughey
Feb 25, 2017
Dan F. McGaughey of Safford passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, Feb. 25th. He was 81 years old. Dan was born November 21st, 1935 to Joe G. McGaughey and Mary Lowery McGaughey in Knox County, Texas. He, his parents and 2 sisters relocated to Morenci, AZ when Dan was 9 years old. He graduated from Morenci, H.S. in 1954...
Mabel Lorimer
Feb 22, 2017
Mabel Luella Lorimer, 90, of Safford, passed away February 22, 2017. She was born February 5, 1927 in Colorado Springs, CO to Norman Lorimer & Emma Essex. No services are planned at this time.
Jerry Newton
Feb 22, 2017
Jerry W. Newton, 75, of Peoria, AZ, passed away February 22, 2017. He was born February 12, 1942 to Ambrose Newton & Alice Bond. A Wake will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Raymond Newton residence in Bylas with the Funeral Service on Saturday, March 4, 2017 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the...
Catherine Brimhall
Feb 20, 2017
Catherine Jarvis Brimhall Catherine Jarvis Brimhall, age 99, of Wellton, Arizona, passed away on February 20, 2017 in Pima, Arizona. She was born on January 27, 1918 to George and Frances Burgess Jarvis in St. Johns, Arizona. Catherine grew up and attended school in St. Johns, Arizona, and later transferred to Gila Academy (now known as Eastern Arizona College) in...
Francisca de Tapia
Feb 15, 2017
Francisca Cabello de Tapia, 79, of Safford entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2017 at her home with her eternal companion, Silvestre, at her side. She was born October 4, 1937 in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico to Margarito & Rosario Flores Cabello. Services for Francisca will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, February 24, 2017.
Pam O'Dell
Feb 13, 2017
Pamela Sue Wise O'Dell, 59, of Duncan, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2017. She was born March 22, 1957 in Spokane, Washington to James Alfred, Jr. & Barbara Laverne Spruill Wise and later raised by her mother & step-father, Ronnie Larry Maillet. Pam attended the College of Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina receiving her Associates of Arts degree....
Orlando Luna
Feb 12, 2017
Orlando Antonio "Tony" Luna was born July 15, 1934 in La Cienega, New Mexico to Roman and Leonor Luna. Tony was surrounded by his loved ones at Mt Graham Hospital on February 12, 2017 when he quietly passed away. Tony met and married Amelia "Maya" Gauna and they were blessed with 6 children; Gloria, Michael, Pedro, Ramon, Rachel and Paula....
Florencio Navarrete
Feb 10, 2017
Florencio "Lencho" Marquez Navarrete was born in Morenci, Arizona on November 10, 1930 to Maximo and Josefa Navarrete. He attended Morenci Schools where he excelled as an athlete graduating in 1950. After high school, he attended Arizona State for one year where he played football. He was drafted into the Army in 1951 during the Korean War serving two years...
Glen Whitmer
Feb 9, 2017
Glen was known for his endearing characteristics of happiness, friendship, gratefulness, unconditional love and a wonderful sense of humor. He was born, a special needs son, to Delbert and Jeannine Whitmer on October 1, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona. He filled his purpose on the earth and passed away at the age of 54 in Tucson, Arizona on February 9, 2017....
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....
