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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Terrill Juan
Jan 25, 2016
Terrill Lee Juan, 49, of Bylas, passed away January 25, 2016 in Safford. Terrill was born November 18, 1966 in San Carlos, AZ to Andrew & Dorcilla Juan. He graduated from Ft. Thomas High School. He was a welder and logger by trade but his hobby was being a biker. He received a recognition award for building a world evangelist...
Millie Wright
Jan 24, 2016
Millie Wright, 87, of Bylas, passed away January 24, 2016 in Safford. She was born in Bylas, AZ to Clinton & Bessie Kindelay.A wake for Millie will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wright residence in Bylas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Febraury 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran...
Carolyn Wyatt
Jan 24, 2016
C. Jane Blair Wyatt, 77, of Safford entered into eternal life, January 24, 2016 after a nearly year-long battle with leukemia. Jane was born March 24, 1938 in Safford to Wilmoth and Oscar Blair with her two siblings, Joe Blair and Maxine Blair Bean. Jane graduated as valedictorian from Safford High School in 1956. She furthered her education, graduating from...
Aldis Bettis
Jan 22, 2016
Aldis "Al" Wayne Bettis, 44, of Safford, passed away January 22, 2016. He was born March 13, 1971 in Camp Pendleton, CA to John D. & Kathryn T. Bettis.A private family service will be held at a later date.
Marcial Hernandez
Jan 22, 2016
Marcial Martinez Hernandez, 94, of Tucson, formerly of Clifton. Entered into rest on Friday, January 22, 2106 in Tucson, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1921 in Clifton, to Marcial and Maria Hernandez.Father of 7 children, 24 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren. He worked in the mines of Arizona and even the CCC camps during the...
James Bishop
Jan 19, 2016
James (Jim) Andrew Bishop passed away on January 19, 2016, in Safford, AZ, with his loving family by his side. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Jim was born in Paragould, Arkansas on February 23, 1937 to Andy and Mary Bishop. In 1946, the family moved to Morenci, Arizona. Jim attended school in Morenci and graduated...
VonLou Bear
Jan 19, 2016
VonLou Bear, 57, of Bylas, passed away January 19, 2016 in Gilbert, AZ. She was born May 17, 1958 in San Carlos, AZ to Hugh & Clara Goseyun.A Wake for VonLou will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Leah Victor residence in Black Point. The funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29,...
Gilbert Nozie
Jan 18, 2016
Gilbert K. Nozie, 63, of Bylas, passed away January 18, 2016 in Mesa, AZ. He was born July 9, 1952 in Safford to Elmer & Lottie Nozie.A wake for Gilbert will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Nozie residence in Bylas. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00...
Gail Honeycutt
Jan 17, 2016
Gail Honeycutt, 80, of Safford, passed away January 17, 2016. She was born July 6, 1935 in Laramie, Wyoming to Howard & Ruth Lockhart. Gail attended school in Wyoming and soon after, discovered her love of animals, dogs in particular. She joined the local kennel club and found joy in showing dogs. She loved her dogs and looked forward to...
Lloyd Richardson
Jan 16, 2016
Lloyd Wayne Richardson, 65, of Duncan passed away peacefully at his home. He was born April 27, 1950 in Morenci, AZ to Wanda & Perry Richardson, Jr.No services are planned at this time.
Linda Hendricks
Jan 12, 2016
Linda Faye Price Hendricks, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1950 to Harlin & Eva Price in Safford, AZ. She attended schools in the Duncan area and graduated from Duncan High School. Linda was the Duncan High School State Tennis champion her senior year. She married Steven Hendricks on...
James Hernandez
Jan 12, 2016
James N. Hernandez, 65, of Safford, passed away on January 12, 2016 in Phoenix. He was born on March 19, 1950 in Safford, to Braulio and Rosa Hernandez.Jimmy graduated from Safford High School in 1968. He worked seasonal farm work and for TTT in Tucson as a car washer. He loved being with his family and dancing, fishing, and loved...
Eduvigen Martinez
Jan 11, 2016
Eduvigen "Vicki" G. Martinez, 88, passed away with her family at her side on January 11, 2016. She was born April 25, 1927 in Hamlin, Texas to Damas and Enriqueta Gonzales. She was the sixth of nine children. She married Celestino O. Martinez on December 23, 1946 in Monahans, Texas after a whirl wind romance.She was a determined young bride...
Max Rapier
Jan 10, 2016
Max J. Rapier, Jr., 68, passed away at his home in Duncan with his loving wife, Carmen at his side. He was born October 27, 1947 in McNary, AZ to Verna Bernice & Max J. Rapier, Sr. The family will hold services at their home in Duncan on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.
Anfernee Stanley
Jan 7, 2016
Anfernee Garen Stanley, 20, of Bylas passed away January 7, 2016. He was born August 24, 1995 to Magdalene Gail Anderson & Gary Stanley, Jr. Anfernee graduated from Ft. Thomas High School in 2013. He enjoyed playing baseball, so-ed softball, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his daughter and family. He is survived by his daughter, Aliyana Nevaeh...
Jack Linden
Jan 7, 2016
Jack G. Linden, 87, resident of Safford, AZ died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 7 2016. He was born in Ohio on May 15, 1928. Jack is survived by his six children: Lenore, Jack, Donna, Jerrine, Greg, and Tim, 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and two his fur babies Lyndee and Scissie! As a young man providing for...
Verle Henry
Jan 7, 2016
Verle Henry, Sr., 50, of Bylas, passed away January 7, 2016 at his home. He was born July 31, 1965 in San Carlos, AZ to Ferrell Henry, Sr & Veda Mae Gilson. A Wake will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Henry residence in Bylas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15,...
Stephen Morris
Jan 6, 2016
Stephen Eric Morris, age 63 of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Haven of Safford. Stephen was born on May 12, 1951, in Safford, to George and Wanda Morris. Stephen graduated from Safford High School with the class of 1971, and later from Eastern Arizona College. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Deborah Lemley
Jan 5, 2016
Deborah Ann Lemley, 49 was called home to be with the Lord on January 4th, 2016. She was born October 5th, 1966, in Eaton Rapids to Rodney and Iva Jean Kring. Her interests included Bowling, crafts, sewing, collecting knickknacks and reading. Deborah is survived by her sisters, Sandra Cole (Bill), Barbara Lomax (Bob Lomax): brother, James Kring (Tracey) and their...
Ray Leyva
Jan 3, 2016
Ray B. Leyva, Jr., 84, entered peacefully into eternal rest in the early hours of January 3, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones following a lengthy illness.Ray was born on July 27, 1931 to Raymundo and Victoria Leyva. He was the second of seven children. He attended Pima schools until he had to leave school to work as a farmhand...
