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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Douglas Boudreau
Aug 7, 2014
Douglas J. Boudreau, 67, of Safford, passed away August 7, 2014. Douglas was born November 22, 1946 to Gerald Joseph & Constance Anita Boudreau in Waterville, Maine. Douglas was 100% disabled but was also a man with many ways to help others. He was in the US Navy from 1966 until 1969 and loved the open waters. After his service...
Florene Shurtz
Aug 5, 2014
Florene Shurtz, 82, passed away peacefully in her home in Central, AZ on August 5, 2014, with her son by her side. She was born July 29, 1932 to Floyd and Irene Butler in Taylor, AZ. Florene was married to the love of her life, Gale Shurtz, and together they celebrated 54 plus years of marriage. She raised a wonder...
Rose Chavez
Aug 4, 2014
Rose J. Chavez, 79, entered into eternal rest peacefully with her daughter, Camilla, granddaughter Cristina and her friends Megan & Cody by her side on Monday, August 4, 2014 is Scottsdale, AZ. She was born January 6, 1935 to Lorenzo and Mary Jimenez in Safford, AZ. Rose is now home with Heavenly Father. She was well known in Safford as...
Jim Cabral
Aug 3, 2014
Jim Nava Cabral, 88, of Clifton, passed away August 3, 2014 in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born May 23, 1926 to Bernardo & Maria Nava Cabral in Morenci, AZ. He served his country in the U. S. Army 41st Infantry Division from 1945 until 1947. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 28 and the Clifton Booster...
Nathaniel Matthews
Aug 1, 2014
Nathaniel Nate Matthews, age 56, of Safford was born November 1, 1957 in Patagonia, AZ to Shirley and Vorris Matthews. Nate began working as a senior in high school and worked and played hard all of his life. He loved to go hunting and fishing. Whenever he had time off, you knew he was out in the boonies or building...
Martha Nichols
Aug 1, 2014
Martha Janell Nichols was born on November 9, 1951 and went to be with Heavenly Father on August 1, 2014. Janell was born to Wesley and Wanda Crum in Safford, Arizona and spent most of her life here. Janell loved the outdoors, especially Mt. Graham. Her favorite spot was at Arcadia. She also spent countless weekends fishing and camping with...
Rafael Lara
Jul 30, 2014
Rafael P. Lara, 86, of Clifton, passed away July 30, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Services for Rafael will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Clifton, Arizona. A viewing will start at 10:00 am, with a Rosary at 11:00 am and a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
William Rockwell
Jul 27, 2014
William Travis Rockwell, 50, of Safford, passed away July 27, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Travis was born April 8, 1964 in Safford, AZ the son of Mary Lola Jones & William Nathan Rockwell. He is survived by his parents; Lola Jones and William Rockwell, his sister, Shannon (Ken) Allen, brothers; Aaron (Christina) Rockwell, Jason (Krista) Rockwell, nieces: Amber Fields, Richele...
Rodolfo Espinoza
Jul 27, 2014
Rodolfo Rudy Espinoza, 87, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 at Haven of Safford Nursing Home. Rudy was born November 15, 1926 in Miami, AZ. Rudy talked frequently of his love for life on the ranch, between Eagle Creek and the Gila River, where he lived as a child tending to the horses and goats. He attended school in...
John Kolodgy
Jul 26, 2014
Biography John Kolodgy, 74, of Safford, passed away July 26, 2014. Services are pending at this time.
Libby Casoose
Jul 23, 2014
Libby N. Casoose, 79, of Eagar, AZ passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on July 23, 2014. A Wake for Libby will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Eagar, AZ. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at...
John Maxon
Jul 21, 2014
John Mead Maxon was born April 4, 1954 in Barrington, IL. He entered into eternal rest with our Lord, Jesus Christ on August 9, 2014, after a lengthy illness. John was reared in Tucson, AZ, where his father, Norman, was the architect, engineer and original developer of the town of Green Valley, AZ. John spent much of his youth and...
Betty Bylas
Jul 21, 2014
Biography Betty Jane Bylas, 77, was born April 12, 1937. At young age she lost both of her parents. She was taken in to the home of her Aunt & Uncle, Rose & Wallace Johnson, together they raised her as their own daughter. She moved from Bylas to San Carlos and finally settled in Peridot. Betty went to Peridot Mission...
David Crum
Jul 20, 2014
David Dave Anthon Crum, 60, passed away early in his sleep on July 20, 2014. He is known for being a great friend, mechanic, and business owner in Safford for many years at his shop, Daves Automotive. He was loved by many people and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will forever be remembered as being a...
Mary Rojas
Jul 19, 2014
Biography Mary Rojas, 78, passed away July 20, 2014 in Safford, Arizona. She was born July 19, 1936 in Whiteville, Tennessee to John & Katie Tisdale Griffin. No services are planned at this time.
Jesse Holdman
Jul 19, 2014
Jesse Ray Holdman entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 19, 2014 at his home in Safford. Jesse was born August 16, 1935 in Sturgis, KY to Emmett & Charley Holdman. He spent his childhood in and around Sturgis where he loved to hunt and fish. Jesse lived a life of learning and did a number if interesting things throughout...
Carla Chavez
Jul 17, 2014
Carla Chavez, 48, passed away after a long battle with Luekemia on July 17, 2014, with her loving family at her side . A Memorial Service for Carla will be announced at a later date. Please click here to view the video tribute
Elizabeth Sarriugarte
Jul 17, 2014
Elizabeth Beth Sarriugarte, formerly of Colorado, passed away peacefully July, 17, 2014 at The Arbors Assisted Living in Safford with loved ones at her side. She leaves behind her son Clayton (Brenda) of Guthrie (Clifton), AZ, son Victor of Colorado, and her sister Mary (James) Hunt of Nevada. Preceding her on this journey were her husband, Lou and her parents....
Z. Bolinger
Jul 14, 2014
Z. Neta Bolinger, 87, passed away July 14, 2014 in Kearney, AZ surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Pima LDS Stake Center. Viewing will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pima Cemetery.
Vivian Stanley
Jul 13, 2014
Vivian Stanley, 61, passed away July 13, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. A Wake for Vivian will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 6:00 a.m. at the Stanley residence in Peridot, AZ. The Funeral service Vivian will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Bylas with Pastor Vernon...
