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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Harvey Mott
Feb 7, 2013
Harvey Paul Mott, 81, of Thatcher, entered into rest on February 7, 2013. He was born on January 20, 1932 in Alamosa, Colorado to Joseph and Annie Prudence Mott. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He proudly served his country by serving in the United States Air Force; active duty in Korea....
Shirley Farnsworth
Feb 6, 2013
Shirley A. Farnsworth, 65, of Pima, entered into rest on February 6, 2013. She was born on October 10, 1947 in Safford, Arizona to Douglas and Helen Farnsworth. Shirley was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She grew up in the Gila Valley and attended Eastern Arizona College after finishing high school. Upon graduating...
Bill Pasley
Jan 27, 2013
William Bill Pasley, 64, of Safford, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Mt Graham Regional Medical Center following a long and valiant battle with diabetes. Bill was born to Stanley Bud & Eleanor Pasley on January 7, 1949 in Morenci, Arizona. While attending Morenci High School, Bill married his sweetheart, Tiny Smith. Because of his new responsibilities as...
Carlos De La Cruz
Jan 27, 2013
Carlos De La Cruz, entered into rest on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at his home in Safford, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service for Carlos will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 605 S. 14th Ave. in Safford.
Gabriel Boni
Jan 26, 2013
Send Flowers Gabriel Michael Boni January 19, 2013 - January 26, 2013 Baby Gabriel Michael Boni passed away surrounded by his loving family in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 2013, just days after his birth on January 19, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Wanda Smith and Marcus L. Boni; brother, Marcus Boni and grandmother, Rhodella Smith. Funeral services...
Isabel Chavez
Jan 25, 2013
Isabel Galvan Chavez, loving wife and mother passed away suddenly in her home on January 24, 2013 at the age of 86. Isabel is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Manuel; daughter, Maria Estella, son Manuel Jr.; brothers, Ysidro and Enrico Galvan. Isabel is lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters: Rene Chavez of Safford, Fernando Chavez...
Mercedes Archuleta
Jan 23, 2013
Mercedes Irene Archuleta, Mercy, was 70 years old, she resided in Safford Arizona. Mercedes passed away in her home with her family by her side, on January 23, 2013. Mercedes was born September 24, 1942, in Pueblo, Colorado to Cresencio and Mary Bravo. She had six sisters, Paulie, Bertha, Margaret, Susan, Nancy and Tina. In 1978 she met Esiquio Lozano...
Joy McGaughey
Jan 15, 2013
Joy Rogers McGaughey, known by some as "Sammy," entered into rest on January 15, 2013. She was born on July 30, 1936 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Walter and Oleana Friend Rogers. No formal funeral services are planned. Joy's family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the Church at Safford for a meal and...
Dorothy Stiner
Jan 15, 2013
Dorothy Kathryn Stiner, our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, teacher and friend went home on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013. She is survived by her wonderful, caring companion of 18 years, Larry Jelsma, an angel on earth by her side. Also her children, Lori Escalante, Robert (Deborah) Stiner and Daniel (Tina) Stiner. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Daniel Maldonado
Jan 12, 2013
Daniel Paredes Maldonado was born to Margarite and Daniel Maldonado in Morenci, Arizona on December 26, 1948. Daniel, affectionately known as Danny, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2013. Danny was a very rich and blessed man; he might not have been wealthy by worldly standards but was wealthy beyond means in terms of wealth that matters....
Robert Swift
Jan 11, 2013
Robert Lee Swift, 64, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at home with his family in Bylas, Arizona. Robert was born on September 9, 1948 to Arnold and Laura Bailey Swift in San Carlos, Arizona. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ester Kitcheyan Swift. He is survived by his daughters, Roberta Swift, Natalie Anderson and Laurie Cassa...
Denny Layton
Jan 7, 2013
Farrel Dennis "Denny" Layton passed away on January 7, 2013, in Chandler Arizona with his family around him. Denny was born on May 14, 1938 to Farrel and Bessie Layton in Thatcher Arizona. He lived in Thatcher, a town he loved, worked in and served in his entire life. He served in the South Australian Mission for the LDS Church...
Howard Coverston
Jan 7, 2013
Howard A. Coverston was born October 14, 1925 to Clarence and Eva Mae Coverston at Oak Creek, Colorado. He is the oldest of four children. Howard grew up and went to school in Colorado. He joined the Navy during the World War II serving in the European, Southern France & African Theater aboard LS7 505. After he was discharged, Howard...
Rufina Lopez
Jan 7, 2013
Rufina G. Lopez, 81, of Duncan, AZ., passed away January 7, 2013 in Hayden, AZ. Rufina was born July 18, 1931 to Juan R. & Felipa Ramirez Gonzales in Kelton, AZ. Rufina married Tomas and together they had 5 children; Felipa, Manuel, Enrique, Ernesto & Damianna Lopez. She loved being a wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of...
Jeremiah Thompson
Jan 5, 2013
Jeremiah John Thompson, 19, of Bylas, entered into rest on Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Bylas. Wake will be at the residence on Saturday, January 12, 2013 starting at 4 p.m. Funeral will be on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Stanley Hall in Bylas. Interment will be in the Black Point Cemetery.
Alfredo Rojo
Jan 4, 2013
Alfredo U. Rojo, who went by the name of Butcher, went home with our Heavenly Father on January 4, 2013. He was son to David and Eugenia Rojo born in Morenci on October 18, 1937. He graduated from Morenci High in 1955. After graduation, Alfredo joined the United States Army. He served as an Airborne Paratrooper for 3 years. Alfredo...
Jewell Eady
Jan 3, 2013
Dorothy Jewell Eady, 90 formerly of Safford passed away January 3, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born in Haughton, Louisiana to Joseph & Serena Staton. She married Alton Eady on August 22, 1942. They were blessed with four children. Their family lived all over Texas, and in Tulsa, OK while Alton worked for El Paso Pipe & Supply. After...
Marie Gregory
Dec 31, 2012
Agnes M. Gregory, 76, formerly of Safford, entered into rest on December 31, 2012. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Marion and Martina Benskin. Marie, as she was known to her friends and family, attended high school in Safford. She spent the last three years of her life living in the community of Tombstone....
Celia DeLeon
Dec 30, 2012
Celia B. DeLeon, 90 formerly of Clifton passed away December 30, 2012 in California. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose in 2006. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Celia...
Clara Wood
Dec 29, 2012
Clara M. Wood, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. There will be a viewing from 5-7 pm, on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Caldwell Chapel. Clara will be laid to rest in Cullman, Alabama.
