Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Lois Shachook
Nov 20, 2010
Biography Lois M. Shachook, 79, of Safford, AZ, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. Lois was born to Edwin H. Greeley & Jessie M. Hill on November 18, 1931 in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Lois married Yakim Jake Shachook on September 28, 1950 and they were later blessed with 5 children; John M., Joseph R., James D., Charles W., and Ann Marie....
Nellie Duran
Nov 19, 2010
Nellie Duran passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 19th, 2010. She was born November 9th, 1925 in Tempe, Arizona to Felipe and Sista Sanchez. Nellie was raised in St. Johns and Concho Arizona where she received her education. Her family moved to Clifton, Arizona where she obtained employment as a waitress at a local restaurant working for...
Agnes Lavold
Nov 19, 2010
Agnes K. Lavold, 95 of Safford passed away at the Sunset Hills Care Center on November 19, 2010. She is survived by her children Angela Craig-Wooten and David Kottong. Private family services will be held at a later date in Iowa.
Sue Schneider
Nov 17, 2010
Biography Sue Schneider, 61 of Safford passed away in Tucson on November 17, 2010. She is survived by her husband Rick and their children. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced at a later time.
Donna Blake
Nov 17, 2010
Donna Lee Blake, 82 of Safford passed away on November 17, 2010 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Safford 20th Street LDS Chapel with viewing one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Safford Cemetery. Donna was born June 24, 1928 in Ramah,...
Richard Nations
Nov 17, 2010
Richard Nations, 86 of Thatcher passed away at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford on November 17, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, November 20th at 11 a.m. in the Thatcher Church Street Chapel with viewing one hour prior to services by Bishop David Udall of the Thatcher 7th Ward. Interment will follow in the Thatcher Cemetery....
Norma Sanders
Nov 17, 2010
Norma Sanders, 87 of Ft. Thomas passed away November 17, 2010 in Safford. Norma was born November 28, 1922 in Safford and graduated from Safford High School in 1940. She married Vearl Sanders and they were blessed with 11 children. Norma was a life long homemaker, wife and mother raising a large family. She was an active member of the...
Marceline Whitmer
Nov 16, 2010
Marceline Miller Whitmer, 87 passed away in Mesa on November 16, 2010. She was born June 17, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri and married Lyle Whitmer on March 21, 1946 in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Marceline was a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother. Lyle and Marceline lived most of their lives in the Phoenix/Mesa area. Marceline is survived by...
Guadalupe Ontiveros
Nov 16, 2010
Biography Guadalupe Ontiveros, 76 passed away at the Sunset Hills Care Center in Safford. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, November 19th at 11 a.m. in the Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Donald Kridel
Nov 13, 2010
Donald Joseph Kridel, 76 of Safford passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. Don was born September 13, 1934 in Bisbee and worked for Phelps Dodge as a supervisor and later in the Department of Corrections. He enjoyed being with his family and spending time outdoors. Don is survived by his wife Pat and thier children and grandchildren. Private family services...
Tim Charley
Nov 10, 2010
Timothy Charley, 59 of Bylas passed away at his home on November 10, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, November 20th by Pastor Vernon Poncho at the First Assembly of God Church in Bylas. Viewing will begin at 6 a.m. and services at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Bylas Heights Cemetery.
William Teigen
Nov 9, 2010
William S. Teigen, 84 of Safford passed away at the Sunset Hills Care Center on November 9, 2010. He was born January 2, 1926 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin to Sam & Ida Teigen. William served in the US Army during WWII and worked as a pump repairman. William was preceded in death by his wife Juanita, daughter Gaye, parents, and...
Brent Richards
Nov 8, 2010
Brent J. Richards Loved His Country Brent J. Richards, 60, passed away November 8, 2010, in Murray, Utah. Born January 11, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, son of LaFoy J. and Donna Ruth Olsen Richards. He proudly and bravely served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he earned the Purple Heart award. Brent is survived by...
Albertus der Heiden
Nov 7, 2010
Albertus van der Heiden Father The van der Heiden family is mourning the loss of Albertus and Albert van der Heiden, who passed away within a few weeks of each other. Albertus passed away November 7, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a prolonged battle with dementia. He was born March 7, 1925 in the Netherlands. He married Maria...
Brittany Marcotte
Nov 6, 2010
Brittany Dawn Marcotte Bratt Our angel has returned to Heavenly Father and into the loving arms of her mother and brother. She was born January 20, 1981 to Dan and Marlene JoAnn Carson Marcotte. Brittany was a very kind, caring and loving young woman and will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her. She is survived by her father,...
Desmond Hancock
Nov 6, 2010
Desmond Allanson Hancock 1929 ~ 2010 Our beloved father Desmond Allanson Hancock passed away on November 6, 2010. Desmond was born on May 30, 1929 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He married his wife Marjorie and they raised four children there. In 1986 he and Marge immigrated to the United States. Dad loved to travel and he dreamed of going to...
James St. Clair
Nov 5, 2010
James E. ST. Clair, Sr. 1939 ~ 2010 James Elliott St. Clair, Sr. completed this part of his journey on November 5, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born February 1, 1939 to Stephen H. and Mary Salazar St. Clair. Married the love of his life, Genevieve Peacock on June 25, 1958. He left a legacy of fond...
Robert Hickman
Nov 5, 2010
Robbie Walter Hickman Walt Our loving brother, uncle, nephew and friend, 41, passed away unexpectedly November 5, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born January 10, 1969, son of Gerald and Irene Franke Hickman. He enjoyed his family and friends and lived life to his fullest. Big fan of Nascar, Utah Utes and the New Orleans Saints. He...
Anna Huffenberger
Nov 5, 2010
Anna Susanna Huffenberger was born June 29, 1919 in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, to Mathias and Susanna Yeager. She was the second of three children. Anna lived 87 years in Hamilton, Ohio before relocating to Safford, AZ in August 2006. She passed away at her home in Safford, AZ on November 5, 2010. Anna graduated from Hamilton High School in 1938....
Nancie Newman
Nov 5, 2010
Nancie Polteno-Newman 1947 ~ 2010 Nancie passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 5, 2010 after a short courageous battle with cancer. Nancie was born January 26, 1947 to William J. and Mildred E. Polteno. Married Robert V. Newman June 24, 1965; later solemnized June 26, 1970 in the Salt Lake Temple. Nancie is preceded in death by her youngest...
