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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Faye Jackson
Jul 2, 2011
Vada Faye McGovern Jackson, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Safford. She was born on July 17, 1917, in Decatur, TX, to Thomas and Ruby McGovern. She married Luther Jackson on October 17, 1936 in Decatur, TX. Luther passed away in 1996. Faye was a wonderful homemaker; quilting, canning, cooking, embroidering, crocheting and a seamstress. She made...
Peder Pedersen
Jun 28, 2011
Peder Astrup Pedersen, 93, beloved husband and father entered into rest June 28, 2011 in Safford, AZ. Peder was born March 22, 1918, in Lofoten Norway. He and his family left Norway in 1952 on a ship to Canada, where they later made their way to Seattle WA with their five children, and started a new life for themselves. Peder...
Nadine Elms
Jun 26, 2011
Nadine Elms, 75, of Duncan, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nadine was born on October 19, 1935 to Hazel Irene Sanders and Wilmer Stephens. She married Thomas R. Elms on January 17, 1953 in Duncan; their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa LDS Temple. Nadine is survived by her husband of 58...
Alaya Sanchez
Jun 24, 2011
Send Flowers Alaya Justine Sanchez June 16, 2011 - June 24, 2011 Alaya Justine Sanchez, was born on June 16, 2011 and passed away on June 24, 2011. She is the daughter of Anissa Garza and Ricky Sanchez. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mass of a...
Carmen Duran
Jun 22, 2011
Carmen M. Duran, 79 of Mesa, formerly of Morenci, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 28, 1931 in Morenci. She married Arsenio Duran, on June 29, 1951 in Morenci; they were married for 43 years. Arsenio passed away in May of 1994. Carmen spent most of her life...
Augustine Arroyos
Jun 17, 2011
Biography Auggie Arroyos, 90, of Pima, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 in Tucson. He was born October 15, 1920 in Gila, NM, to Jose Arroyos and Francisca Luna. He is survived by his wife Margaret C. Arroyos of Pima; three sons, Arthur Ray Arroyos of Pima, Joe Arroyos of Superior, and Auggie Arroyos, Jr. of Tucson. Mass of...
Joe Rivas
Jun 14, 2011
Jose Sambrano Rivas, Jr., 65 of Safford passed away June 14, 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. Joe was born December 9, 1945 in Miami, Arizona to Jose Sr. and Estafana Rivas. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe worked for several businesses in the Gila Valley, but is best remembered for his...
Robert Colvin
Jun 9, 2011
Robert Bob J. Colvin, 82, passed away June 9, 2011 at his home in Eden surrounded by his family. Bob lived and farmed in Eden his entire life. With the help of family and friends he formed the Eden Water Company and improved the Eden Cemetery. He will always be remembered for his passion for farming, having fun with friends,...
Naydell Ball
Jun 8, 2011
Naydell Dees Ball, 80, of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her home in Safford. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Mesa, to Rozeal Preston Dees, and Zina Adell Harper. She married David William Ball on June 15, 1951 in Lordsburg, NM. A year later their marriage was solemnized in the Mesa LDS Temple. Naydell...
Minnie Carrell
Jun 4, 2011
Minnie Bernice Carrell born on April 2, 1924 and formerly of Pima passed away at her home in Bullhead City, Arizona on June 4, 2011. Graveside Services will be conducted on June 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Franklin Cemetery.
Mayburn Curtis
Jun 4, 2011
Mayburn Curtis, 87 of Safford passed away June 4, 2011 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born November 4, 1923 to Eugene and Pearl Woods Curtis. He graduated from Pima High School. Mayburn married his high school sweetheart, Betty Woolsey Curtis and they were later sealed in the Mesa LDS Temple. He served in the US Navy...
Linda Bowman
Jun 3, 2011
Linda Marie Clifford Bowman, 64, passed away on June 3, 2011, at University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona. She was born on October 21, 1946, in Safford, Arizona, the oldest child of Clarence Nyle Clifford and Alice Marie Knudsen Clifford. She married Larry Richard Bowman on June 6, 1968, in the Arizona Temple. Larry and Linda, both raised in Safford, Arizona,...
Tommy Mackey
May 29, 2011
Leonard Mackey, 56, of Safford entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2011. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6-7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A rosary & vigil service will be conducted by Deacon Sam Fullen at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at...
Lydia Perez
May 29, 2011
Lydia B. Perez, 75 of Safford passed away May 29, 2011 in Tucson surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1935 in Pinos Altos, New Mexico to Vincente & Maria Bencomo. As a young girl the family moved to Arizona and at age 18, Lydia married Bobby Rios. They had 3 children; Rito, Louie and Patsy. In 1963,...
Leota Dowdle
May 28, 2011
Leota Hazeltine Dowdle, 95 of Show Low, Arizona passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. Leota was born August 13, 1915 in Safford, Arizona to James and Myrtle (Talley) Foster. Leota met and fell in love with Edward David Dowdle and on August 30, 1933 they were married in Safford, Graham County, Arizona. They enjoyed...
William Kelso
May 28, 2011
William Bill Kelso, 58, of Safford, AZ, passed away May 28, 2011 in Safford. Bill was born to Arthur & Rita Kelso on July 10, 1952, in Pittsburg, PA., joining his siblings Bob, Rick, Rose & Gini. Bill graduated from Aberdeen High School in Maryland and soon after, married the love of his life, Vicki L. Breiding. He joined the...
Fred Wagley
May 26, 2011
Fred Jiggs Wagley was born August 2, 1936 in Natchitoches, LA to Mary Ethel and Albert Greer Wagley. Jiggs was raised in Marthaville and Beulah, LA with his brothers and sisters, James, Buster, Charlie, Popeye, Sue, Bennie, Betty, and Cookie. He graduated from Marthaville High School in 1955. After graduation Jiggs moved to Morenci, AZ to work for the mine....
Beatrice McWhorter
May 26, 2011
Beatrice Onita McWhorter, 91, of Safford, formerly of Bisbee, entered into rest on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Eastwood Care Facility in Safford, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 10, 1920 in Bedias, TX, to Walter Maxwell and Martha Onita Spaulding. She married Richard McWhorter in January of 1939. Richard passed away in 2001. She...
Daniel Wood
May 22, 2011
Daniel A. Wood, 53, of Safford, passed away at his home on May 22, 2010. He was born on November 9, 1957, in Phoenix, AZ, to Daniel Austin Wood, and Regina Denker. He is survived by his Wife Lori of Safford; Daughters, Angela (Joe) Bull of Safford, and Sarah (Kevin) Kouts of Safford. daughter-in-law, Shannon Wood of Safford; and eight...
Rudy Saenz
May 20, 2011
RUDOLPH "Rudy" SAENZ, 57, passed away May 20, 2011 in Chandler, AZ surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born November 2, 1953 to Rodolfo R. and Lillie C. Saenz in Morenci, AZ. He spent his early years in Morenci relocating to Safford in 1965 with his family and attending Safford Public Schools. During...
