Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Danny Traylor
Apr 29, 2016
Danny William Traylor lived 63 wonderful years in the Gila Valley. He entered into rest on Friday, April 29th in Mesa Arizona.Danny was born in Safford on March 13, 1952 to John and Clayola Traylor. As a child Danny loved to play baseball, a sport he enjoyed all of his life. Danny married Marla Ferguson in September 1971. They have...
John McLean
Apr 25, 2016
John Washington McLean was born December 9, 1922 to Washington McLean, Jr. & Hortense Monlux McLean, in Los Angeles, CA. He was the second child born to this union after his sister Marian Hortense McLean was born in 1921. Early in 1923, John's family went down to Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico where his father worked for Phelps Dodge. John and his...
Sharlotte Perez
Apr 25, 2016
Sharlotte Jean Perez, 71, formerly of Safford, passed away on April 25, 2016, in Casa Grande, AZ. Sharlotte was born on December 7, 1944 in Wichita Falls, TX to William and Imogene Pounds. Sharlotte grew up in Morenci, graduating at Morenci High School. Later in life she worked as a finance clerk, but first and foremost was always creating a...
Alma Benally
Apr 19, 2016
Alma Benally, 64, of San Carlos, passed away April 19, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. She was born April 10, 1952 in San Carlos to Elson & Katherine Brown. She attended schools at San Carlos Elementary, Globe Junior High and Phoenix Indian School. She received awards for 1st Attendant Shiwo'ye & Schich'ine Saan. Alma loved...
Erma Rivas
Apr 19, 2016
Erma Lerlene Paxton Rivas, 56, of Safford, AZ passed away at 6:58 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Surprise, AZ. She was born March 1, 1960 in Safford, to Billy Dewain & Erma Charlene Paxton. She was united in marriage to Armando Rivas on February 18, 2011 also in Safford. Erma was a longtime resident of the Safford area. She...
Gerardo Garcia
Apr 17, 2016
Gerardo Garcia, 59, of Safford, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Gerardo was born on April 22, 1956 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Gerardo and Sofia Garcia. Gerardo grew up in Las Cruces before moving at the age of 10 to Arizona where he finished High School. After graduation, he worked construction for many years. In his free...
Maureen Paiz
Apr 16, 2016
Biography Maureen M. Paiz, 97, of Clifton, passed away April 16, 2016 at her home with her loving daughte, Pamela Jones, at her side. She was born November 10, 1918 in Koehler, New Mexico to Paul & Amalia Martinez Ferrero.No services are planned at this time.
Margaret Bodine
Apr 16, 2016
Margaret Marlene Bodine, 81, of Ft. Thomas, passed away April 16, 2016 in Safford. She was born March 22, 1935 in Graford, Texas to Paul & Sarah Thomasson.No services are planned at this time.
Numberta Roman
Apr 14, 2016
Numberta "Honey" Roman, 88 of Clifton, passed away April 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Honey was born June 1, 1927 in Morenci AZ to Francisco & Petra Gonzalez. She is survived by her daughters Theresa (Eddie) Jaramillo and Katherine (Joe) Pena, her nephew she helped raise, Joe (Marge) Gonzalez, her step daughter, Diane Owen and her step son...
Jay Winans
Apr 12, 2016
Jay Winans, 72, entered eternal life April 12, 2016 at his home in Thatcher. He was born in Morenci June 27, 1943 to Tom and Hedy Mae Winans who owned and managed the Western Tavern in Clifton since 1943 till he passed away in 1962, then Hedy Mae managed it till she sold it and bought the Bonnie Heather in...
Carmen Baca
Apr 12, 2016
Carmen Baca, 61, of Pima entered into rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Phoenix. She was born on February 15, 1955, in Mercedes, Texas to Thomas and Felipa Martinez. Carmen attended Pima Schools, and graduated from Mt. Graham High School in 2012. Married Joe Baca on June 12, 1982. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima...
Kenneth Bien
Apr 12, 2016
Kenneth Alfred Bien, 66, of Safford, passed away April 12, 2016. He was born December 7, 1949 in Brownwood, Texas to Clarence & Francis Bien.
Ryan Barnes
Apr 9, 2016
Biography Ryan Clayton Barnes, 29, of Safford, passed away April 9, 2016. Ryan was born April 12, 1986 in Safford, AZ to Diane Lacy of Pima and Clayton Barnes of Safford. Ryan attended Safford schools where many friendships were formed. He enjoyed working out, fishing and giving haircuts to family and friends. He was also very passionate about fashion, especially...
Jenny Fohr
Apr 8, 2016
Jenny Christine Fohr, 65, of Safford, passed away on April 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born on October 3, 1950 in Morenci to Antonio and Elvira Reyna. Jenny attended school in Morenci, and graduated in 1968. She later earned her associates degree from Eastern Arizona College and went on to be a corrections officer. Passing the...
Anthony Castro
Apr 7, 2016
Anthony "Tony" Castro, 46, of Safford, AZ, passed away April 7, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 9, 1969 in Safford to Ignacio "Nacho" and Clara Castro. Tony is survived by his mother, Clara Castro, three brothers; Junior, Eddie and Bobby, two sisters; Debbie Gonzales and Cecil Gauna, daughter Samantha Tellez along with four grandchildren;...
Owen Gray
Apr 5, 2016
Owen Dwain Gray, 88, of Denton, TX, passed away April 5, 2016. He was born March 22, 1928, in Chandler, AZ, to Owen and Willa Gray and lived most of his life in Arizona. He attended schools in Mesa and graduated from Mesa High School. He then attended and graduated from motorcycle mechanics school with top honors. Owen married Betty...
Melissa Ethelbah
Mar 28, 2016
Melissa Suzette Nelson-Ethelbah, 38, of Bylas, passed away March 28, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born July 21, 1977 in Phoenix, AZ to Vivian Bonito & Timothy Nelson, Sr. Melissa attended and graduated from Fort Thomas High School. She married Julian Ethelbah on June 21, 2009 in Bylas, AZ and to that union were born 4 children; Rissa, Kalissa,...
Oscar Dunagan
Mar 27, 2016
Biography Oscar "Warren" Dunagan, 70, of Duncan, passed away March 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tucson, AZ. Warren was born March 29, 1946 in Clifton, AZ to Homer and Mary Helen Dunagan. After living in various parts of Arizona, Warren and his wife, Nellie, settled in Duncan. His first love was horses; he spent his life working with...
Cora Hainline
Mar 27, 2016
Cora Jane Hainline, 81, of Safford, passed away March 27, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. She was born December 25, 1934 In Logan UT to Essie Morris and Mattie Lavina Gibbs.A memorial service for Cora will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Solomon Chapel.
Audrey Anderson
Mar 26, 2016
Audrey Talgo Anderson, 83, of Bylas, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Audrey was born October 12, 1932 in Bylas to Amy Randall and Oliver Talgo, Sr. Audrey grew up in Bylas, attending Ft. Thomas High School where she completed the tenth grade. Audrey attended Our Savior's Lutheran Church where she worked with the Ladies Aid group and she...
