Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
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...
