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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Lorena Williams
Dec 1, 2013
Lorena Mae Williams, 62, of Bylas, passed away December 1, 2013 in Globe, AZ. Lorena was born October 2, 1951 to Andy & Linda Cassoose Wright in Safford, AZ. Lorena was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzels and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. Lorena is survived by her husband Henry, children; Henrietta, Michelle, and Karen Williams,...
John Decker
Nov 27, 2013
Clifton Mayor, John H. Decker,Jr., 68, passed away of an apparent heart attack on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Other members of the seven-member Clifton Town Council, whom The Copper Era was able to contact Wednesday evening, said they were either stunned, shocked or in total disbelief when they received the news from Town Manager John Schempf. He immediately...
Emma Chesley
Nov 24, 2013
Emma M. Damron Chesley, 91, of Globe, AZ passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Copper Mt. Inn Care Center in Globe. Emma was born in Thatcher, AZ to Elzy and Emma Naylor Damron on February 8, 1922. Emma was the fourth of six children, all of whom have preceded her in death William, Florence, Leveta, Wallace and Marvin....
Claudia Acres
Nov 23, 2013
Claudia Jean Acres, 61, of Thatcher, passed away November 23, 2013. Claudia was born November 30, 1951 to Barbara (Matson) & Thomas Brutcher in Princeton, Illinois. Claudia married John Acres in August of 1980 in Clifton, AZ and together they had 4 children: Carla, Aaron, Terri & Edward. Claudia was employed with Department of Economic Services. She loved to cook...
Yolanda Randall
Nov 20, 2013
Biography Yolanda Elpedia Randall, 79, of Sheldon, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her home in Sheldon, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 11, 1934 in Clifton, to Cruz Ruiz. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Private family services are pending.
Rosa Diaz
Nov 16, 2013
Rosa Daiz, 73, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away November 16, 2013. Rosary will be led by Father Robert Rodriguez on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial Mass being held at 1:30 p.m. at Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Dally Lancieri
Nov 13, 2013
Dally M. Lancieri, 45, of Thatcher, passed away November 13, 2013. Dally was born March 16, 1968 to Donna Craufurd & David Lancieri in Garden Grove, CA. Dally made his living doing drywall in the construction industry. His loves were fishing and camping. He loved being outdoors. Dally is survived by his companion of 8 years; Dena Stone, father David...
Kim Kelley
Nov 12, 2013
Kim was born Sheila Kim Ticer October 29, 1958 in Kemmerer, WY to Lloyd Lee and Alberta Ticer. Home waiting for baby sister were big brothers, Lloyd, Jr., and W.L. Dub. Later, brothers Scott and Regan would join the family. Being the only girl wasnt so bad, and Kim sure was the apple of her dads eye. Kim could do...
Carol Vierthaler
Nov 4, 2013
Biography On November 4, 2013 Carol rejoined her love, Fredrick Ross, in eternity. Carol Vierthaler, 94 is now with her soul mate, Fred, the love of her life and companion of 64 years who preceded her on this final journey in 2004. Carol was born September 23, 1919 in Prescott, Arizona. In her younger years Carols parents moved frequently, but...
Katy Fowler
Nov 1, 2013
Katy Damiana Fowler, 14, of Clifton passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in a car accident along with her mother, Tamara Fowler. She was born October 22, 1999 in Tucson, to her parents Damian and Tamara Fowler. Katy was a typical teenaged girl. She enjoyed shopping, scary movies, music, makeovers, and being with friends. She was quiet and always had...
Tamara Fowler
Nov 1, 2013
Tamara Tammy Barney Fowler, 53, of Clifton, Arizona passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in a car accident along with her daughter, Katy Fowler. Tamara was born November 24, 1959 in Murray, Utah to Elvin and Betty Barney. She lived in Riverton, Utah until 1981 when she moved to Safford with her family. She began working as a cosmetologist and...
Juan Ruiz
Nov 1, 2013
Juan Chavez Ruiz, Jr., 96 of Safford passed away at home on November 1, 2013. Juan was born September 3, 1917 to Jose Juan Ruiz, Sr. and Calletana Chavez. Juan worked as a machinist for Phelps Dodge and retired in 1980 after 30 years of service. His retirement allowed him to dedicate his time and be actively involved in the...
Nila Othon
Oct 31, 2013
Lifelong Gila Valley resident Petronila Nila Perez Othon, 95, passed away on October 31, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 30, 1918, in Fort Thomas, Nila was one of 12 children of Toribio Perez and Placida Gomez. She married Luis Othon in Fronteras, Sonora, Mexico, in 1942 and was a homemaker throughout her life. During their 38...
Dorothy DeLaHunt
Oct 30, 2013
Dorothy DeLaHunt, 84 passed away in the early morning on October 30, 2013 at home. Dorothy was born December 10, 1928 to Claude McHome and Ethel Watson in Phoenix, Arizona. She was one of five children. Dorothy spent most of her youth growing up in Laveen, AZ and moving to Phoenix in her early teens. She married William G. Bryce...
Grant Sehr
Oct 28, 2013
On October 28, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, Grant Sehr went home to live with his Heavenly Father. He was born February 27, 1941 in Detour, MI to Wanda Inice Sehr & Arthur George. Grant joined the army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He met the love of his life, Christel Appel, and they were married in Heidelberg, Germany...
Oscar Garcia
Oct 27, 2013
Oscar Mario Garcia, III 30, of Troy, Tennessee passed away October 27, 2013 in Duncan, Arizona. Oscar was born March 10, 1983 to Oscar Garcia, Jr. and Kimberly Webb. Interment will take place in the Ebeneezer Cemetery in Troy, Tennessee.
Richard Ruiz
Oct 24, 2013
Richard J. Ruiz, 51, of Safford, Arizona found peace on October 24, 2013. Richard was born on April 3, 1962 to Dolores W. Soto and Manuel A. Ruiz. Richard was a family man with a heart of gold, who loved god & everybody around him. He enjoyed family barbecues, watching football, cooking, music, dancing, attending church and telling jokes. Richard...
Dan Hunt
Oct 17, 2013
Gary "Dan" Hunt has passed away at the age of 65. Both his mother, Levicy Oleta Standley and his father, Earl Jacobson Hunt preceded him in death as did his only brother Lawrence Standley Hunt. Dan fell in love with and was married to Jan Kimball Hunt in 1972. He is survived by his eight children of whom he was...
Patricia Hinton
Oct 17, 2013
Patricia Sue Sterr (Patti) Hinton passed away at home in Fort Thomas on Thursday, the 17th of October, after an illness of several months duration. She was 52 years old. Patti Hinton was born August 31, 1961, in Safford, the first of five children of Jim and Reva (Sparks) Sterr, both deceased. Patti grew up in Willcox, Winslow, and Miami...
Stephen Ernst
Oct 16, 2013
Stephen Ernst, 70, of Duncan passed away on Wednesday,October 16, 2013. Stephen was born April 11, 1943 to George & Marjorie Smith Ernst. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duncan LDS Stake Center.
