Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Clyde Bercier
Jan 22, 2015
Clyde Raymond Bercier, 46, of Phoenix, passed away January 22, 2015. Services for Clyde will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 beginning with a viewing at 8:00 a.m. and the funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m. at the 1st Miracle Church in Bylas with Pastor Orville Victor officiating. Interment will be in the Navajo Point Cemetery.
Della Doan
Jan 18, 2015
Della Mae Doan, 73, of Pima, passed away at her home on January 18, 2015, surrounded by family. Della was born February 19, 1941 to Luther and Oceal Ross in Carlsbad, NM. Della had a wonderful childhood spent with her three other sisters. She cared for them a lot due to two working parents. After graduating from High School she...
Ira Kempton
Jan 18, 2015
Ira Thomas Kempton, 76, of Thatcher passed away at home on January 18, 2015 surrounded by his family. Ira was born in Solomonville, AZ in 1938 to Milford W. Kempton and Ruby Gardner Kempton. Ira lived the majority of his life in the Gila Valley and knew many people here. He was married to Gerda Christina Gumpp for 15 years....
Isidro Palacio
Jan 15, 2015
Isidro Palacio, 66, of Thatcher, passed away January 15, 2015 in Tempe, AZ with his family at hi side. Isidro was born May 15, 1948 in Las Cruces, NM to Catamino & Anita Soto Palacio. A viewing for Isidro will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel. A Rosary will...
Jessie Vaughn
Jan 12, 2015
Jessie L. Vaughn, Jr., 68, of Tucson, passed away on January 12, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jessie was born in Tempe, AZ on March 23, 1946 to Jessie L. Vaughn, Sr. and Myrtle Vaughn. He spent most of his life in Arizona and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Jessie is survived...
Art Montoya
Jan 12, 2015
Juan Arturo Art Montoya, 70, of Duncan, entered into rest on Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home, with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 26, 1944 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, to Tomas and Tomasa Montoya. He married Angela Valles on December 3, 1966 in Duncan. Art traveled by train to Duncan, as a baby,...
Mary Murphy
Jan 10, 2015
Mary Constance Harmer-Murphy, 85, of Safford entered into rest at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with her loving husband at her side. Mary was born in London, England on July 2, 1929. She attended college in the UK and worked as a Probation Officer before moving to the United States. Mary moved to Safford in 1986 and on...
Steven Ray
Jan 10, 2015
Steven Henry Ray, 87, of Clifton, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born on April 2, 1927 in Caraway, AR, to Hooper and Ora Ray. He married Bonnie Bailey on June 24, 1950 in Harrisburg, AR, they have been married for nearly 65 years. Steven was born...
Albert Montoya
Jan 7, 2015
Albert P. Montoya, Jr., 85, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully to his home with the Lord on January 7, 2015. Albert was born August 3, 1929 to Alberto and Cruz Montoya in Clifton, AZ. Albert graduated from Clifton High School in 1948 and completed the International Correspondence School in mechanics. He worked for the Phelps Dodge Corporation for 34...
Robert Kelley
Jan 4, 2015
Robert L. Kelley, 67, of Duncan, passed away January 4, 2015 in Safford. Services are pending at this time.
Marley Goseyun
Dec 31, 2014
Marley Drexler Goseyun, 28, of Phoenix, AZ passed away December 31, 2014. Marley was born March 11, 1986 in Phoenix to Marty Goseyun & Merceline Salter. Marley joined the U.S. Army after high school graduation and was honorably discharged in October of 2007 after receiving the Army Achievement Medal. He loved playing pool, basketball and football also cooking, drawing and...
Dorothy Barnes
Dec 28, 2014
Dorothy R. Barnes, 90, of Thatcher, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. Dorothy was born November 22, 1924 in Concordia, KS to Jacob & Ruth Cline. Services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in the Pima Cemetery.
Lowell Slusher
Dec 27, 2014
View the image gallery Lowell Dean Slusher, 91, of Safford, formerly of Carthage and Danville IL, passed away in Tucson, AZ on December 27, 2014. He was born on January 8, 1923 in Hancock County, IL to Chellis and June (Young) Slusher. Dean grew up west of Plymouth, IL and in Carthage, IL. He graduated from Carthage High School in...
Casey Rodela
Dec 26, 2014
Casey Rodela, 92 passed away at home with his loving family at his side. A Rosary will be led on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Memorial Mass following at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Safford Cemetery.
Virginia Gilliland
Dec 25, 2014
Virginia Gilliland, 90, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Safford, passed away December 25, 2014 in Albuquerque. She was born September 11, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA to Thomas & Maybelle Dodge. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Caldwell Funeral Chapel beginning at 1:30 p.m. with interment in the Thatcher Cemetery following services.
Janie Wiley
Dec 22, 2014
Janie Martinez Wiley, 52, of Safford, formerly of Willcox, entered into rest on Monday, December 22, 2104 in Tucson. She was born September 12, 1962 in Willcox, to Edwardo and Helen Martinez. Janie attended school in the Willcox area, and graduated from Willcox High School in 1980. She worked for the Department of Corrections and as an administrator for several...
Herman Harris
Dec 21, 2014
Herman Phillip Harris, 90, passed away December 21, 2014 in Gilbert, Arizona. Herman was born April 29, 1924 to Jasper & Ella Harris in St. Johns, Arizona. A Graveside service for Herman will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Central Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Paul Carlin
Dec 18, 2014
Paul Carlin, a long-time Pima resident, passed peacefully from his residence at the Heritage House in Safford to his eternal life Thursday, December 18, 2014. Paul was born June 29, 1935 in Canton, Ohio. Paul endured many hardships throughout his life, but was always positive, friendly and cheerful to others. He was an avid stamp collector and amateur historian and...
Cleofas Dugi
Dec 17, 2014
Cleofas Cleo Frank Dugi, 80, of Pima, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Cleo was born January 29, 1934 in Panna Marie, Texas to Cleofas & Virginia Dugi. He moved to Bisbee, AZ and started a family, then eventually landed in Pima in 1975. Cleo served two years in the U.S. Army and four years in the National Guard. He...
Max Hancock
Dec 17, 2014
Max Gilbert Hancock of Mesa, AZ passed away at home on December 17, 2014 at the age of 86. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Max was born in Thatcher, AZ on June 1, 1928 to John W.W. and Cleora Allred Hancock. His family moved to Safford when he was in elementary school and he graduated from...
