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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Henry Young
May 31, 2010
Henry Dale Young 1927 ~ 2010 Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Henry Dale Young, passed away May 31, 2010. Dale was the youngest of five children born to John Oscar Young and LaVerda Read on September 11, 1927 in Boise, Idaho. He graduated from Boise High School in 1945 and later served in the U.S. Navy. He...
Jean Carlin
May 30, 2010
Jean Carlin, formally from Pima, passed away in Tucson May 30, 2010. Jean, a Tucson resident, was a retired social worker. After receiving her masters in social work from ASU, Jean served as an advocate for homeless veterans; later she provided support for children and families. She was very skilled in her profession and her strong sense of compassion had...
Dorothy Carli
May 29, 2010
Dorothy Broderick Carli 1930 ~ 2010 Everyone enjoyed her smile, her laugh, her songs and her love. Dorothy had the heart of an angel. On May 29, 2010, she passed away, surrounded by family, after a valiant fight to regain her health due to complications from gallbladder surgery. Born on Oct. 1, 1930 to Charles Spencer and Ingrid Nilson Broderick...
William Purdy
May 28, 2010
Dr. William E. Purdy passed away on May 28, 2010 at age 95 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center at Safford, Arizona. He is survived by a sister, Delsa Mooney, of Longview, Washington, and by his four children, William K Purdy, Thatcher, Richard K. Purdy (Susan) Tucson, Shauna Thee (See Ba) Laie, Hawaii, Charlene Clouse (Terrill) Gilbert, 14 grandchildren...
Prajedes Hernandez
May 27, 2010
Biography Prajedes Hernandez, 83 of Solomon passed away at her home on May 27, 2010. She was born December 28, 1926 in San Jose, Arizona to Isaias & Angelita Sanchez. She grew up in Sanchez where she obtained her education at the Sanchez schools. She met the love of her life, Raul Hernandez, in 1945 and they were married on...
Scott Busby
May 27, 2010
Scott J. Busby, 90, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at his home in Ft. Thomas. He was born on February 12, 1920 to John David Busby and Lettie O'Neil Hunt. A private family graveside was conducted on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Eden Cemetery.
Vivian Richards
May 26, 2010
VIVIAN MARIE KING RICHARDS 1924 ~ 2010 Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was loved by all. Vivian passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. She was born on May 28, 1924 in Storrs Carbon County, UT. To Lloyd Franklin King and Iva A. Davis. She graduated from Carbon County High School. She made her home...
Dorothy Cherry
May 26, 2010
Dorothy June Cherry July 19, 1926 - May 26, 2010 Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt ended this lifes journey on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Born to Hans and Bertha Christensen, Dorothys journey began in Chicago, Illinois on July 19, 1926. Growing up during the Great Depression, her family struggled through the hard times. Dorothy attended Art School where...
Teddy Huggins
May 25, 2010
Teddy Ray Huggins, 75 of Duncan, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. He was born on January 6, 1935 in Allen, OK, to Sylvester and Zeffie Huggins. He married Sherry Ann Euston in Mesa in 1992 and they later solemnized their marriage in the Portland Oregon LDS Temple in 1993. He...
Eleanor Abeyta
May 25, 2010
Eleanor S. Abeyta passed away peacefully at home in Safford with her family by her side. Her gentle and loving way touched all of those who knew her, guided those who needed help, and provided an example for all to live by. Eleanor was born April 3, 1935 in Klondyke, Arizona to Jose and Margarita Sanchez. She was one of...
Miguel Blanco
May 25, 2010
Miguel M. Blanco 1968 ~ 2010 Miguel Mario Blanco, 42, passed away May 25, 2010 in Provo, Utah. Born May 13, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Mario and Jerry K. Vance Blanco. Engaged to Heather Jacobson. Miguel grew up in Taylorsville, Utah. In his youth he was very involved in Boy Scout activities where he earned the...
Ruth Fortenberry
May 22, 2010
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Thatcher LDS Stake Center. The family will receive friends at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church. Ruth Marble Fortenberry passed away at her home on Saturday May 22, 2010 from a three year...
Cathy Dimmick
May 20, 2010
Cathy Dimmick 7/7/44 to 5/20/10 Beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, friend. You will be dearly missed by all those who know and love you. Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale. Friends and family may call on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral...
Joseph Asay
May 19, 2010
Joseph Edward Asay Conductor Joe Joseph Edward Asay, our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, returned home to his Heavenly Father on May 19, 2010. He was born June 12, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Verl and LaVaun Asay, and spent most of his life in the Taylorsville area. Joe graduated from Cottonwood High School in...
Thomas Gonzales
May 18, 2010
Thomas Gonzales 1925 ~ 2010 Thomas Gonzales born April 7, 1925 to Antonio Gonzales and Dulcnia Medina in Bingham Canyon, Utah and passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his loved ones on May 18, 2010. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Frances Marquez and his children, Chris Corsi, Vivian Gonzales, Patricia Swiger, Merced Thomas...
Clark Richards
May 18, 2010
Clark Kent Richards 1965 ~ 2010 Our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend lost his short battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Clark was loved by all that knew him. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. Clark will be missed by all. We love you. Preceded in death by father, William Wallace Richards; sister, Tamara Richards;...
Ferrell Henry
May 16, 2010
Ferrell Henry, Jr., 48, of Bylas entered into rest on Sunday, May, 16, 2010 in Bylas. He was born on October 31, 1961 in San Carlos, to Ferrell and Veda Henry. Ferrell attended Ft. Thomas High School. He enjoyed collecting cans, yard work, fishing, babysitting, football, and was #57 in High School. He loved spending time with his nieces and...
Jose Maldonado
May 15, 2010
Jose G. Maldonado Joe Our beloved husband, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend passed away May 15, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and helpful brother-in-law, who stayed by him from day one, to whom I owe gratitude. He retired a few years ago from South Valley Water. He is preceded in death by his parents. Our gratitude...
Bessie Rowley
May 14, 2010
Bessie H. Rowley, 77 of Thatcher passed away at her home on Friday, May 14, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Thatcher LDS Stake Center with viewing 1 hour prior. Interment will follow in the Thatcher Cemetery. Bessie was born September 24, 1932 in Pima, Arizona to June William Hawk and...
Ramona Gonzales
May 13, 2010
Biography Ramona Gonzales, 99 of Safford passed away at the Sunset Hills Care Center on May 13, 2010. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.
