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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Wheeler Grimes
Aug 11, 2022
Wheeler was born to Lemuel and Belle Grimes and grew up in Navajo Point Bylas, Az. Wheeler attended school at Bylas mission school and completed eighth grade and then attended for Ft. Thomas high School he became a cowboy and worked for the late Willy Hinton then Ash Creek cattle association and also for IDT tribal cattle association. In 1952...
Gabriel Rios
Aug 11, 2022
The beloved family of Gabriel A. Rios, is saddened to announce his passing on August 11, 2022 at the age of 57 years. Gabriel was a life long resident of the Gila Valley. He was born in Safford, Arizona to parents, Dolores & John Rios. Dolores & John had fifteen children. As a child Gabriel attended school in Safford and...
Steven Hendricks
Aug 10, 2022
Steven Dwight Hendricks Steven Dwight Hendricks was born in Morenci Arizona on November 2nd, 1943, to the proud parents Clyde and Alta Hendricks and big sister Caroline (Sally) of Duncan Arizona. He was raised in Sheldon Arizona. At a young age he worked at his mother’s restaurant in Duncan Arizona where he acquired his love for cooking. He attended school...
Edward Claridge
Aug 10, 2022
Edward Milton Claridge was born October 24, 1937 in Solomonville, Arizona to Linton and Lenora Lines Claridge. Edward grew up working on the family farm, graduated from Safford High School, and then served a mission in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon completion of his mission Edward attended ASU where he courted Anita Kay Taylor....
Margarita Soto
Aug 10, 2022
Margarita Lopez Soto “Maggie / Grams”, 94, entered into rest on August 10, 2022, in Safford, AZ with her family by her side at home. Maggie was born July 15, 1928, in Solomon, AZ to her parents Manuel and Francis Lopez. Family was her biggest devotion and joy, Maggie loved reading romance and crime books, and cooking for her family....
Charlene Thermes
Aug 8, 2022
Charlene Thermes, 90, passed peacefully on August 8, 2022, at home at The BeeHive Assisted Living in Thatcher, AZ with family at her side. Charlene was born the second of eleven children to John and Lorraine Maruna in Chicago, IL, on September 28, 1931. The family moved to Wauzeka, WI. On November 23, 1950, Charlene married Vernon Thermes in Madison,...
Dale P. Earven
Jul 31, 2022
Dale Patten Earven, J.D. was born to Myge P. (Cowboy) Earven (deceased) and Mary Alice (Paula) Earven, both hard-working ranchers, in Safford, AZ, on March 5, 1950. He was immersed in his faith and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He graduated from Western State University with his Juris Doctorate. He was a General...
Wanda Evans
Jul 26, 2022
Wanda Evans died on July 26, 2022 at her home in Pima, surrounded by her family. She was born in Pima, Arizona on September 18, 1926, the daughter of Jess Anderson and Ethel Clara (Deal) McCleskey. On September 18, 1943, Wanda married C.L. Evans in Globe, Arizona. To this marriage two sons were born, Roger and Cecil. Upon returning to...
Elvira Reyna
Jul 24, 2022
Elvira M Reyna, “Vera” as she was affectionately called was born to Josephine and Antonio Merino February 18,1929. She was the third of 12 children. She married her life long partner Antonio “Neli” Reyna December 15,1949. Together they had Jenny (Michael) Fohr, Tony (Becky) Reyna, Arthur (Paula) Reyna. She had 16 grand children and many great and great great grandchildren...
Christopher Goodrum
Jul 16, 2022
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Christopher Andreas Goodrum, loving son, nephew, brother, cousin boyfriend and devoted friend passed away at the young age of 38. Chris was born on March 4, 1984 to Tina Jean and Andreas Delar Goodrum in Safford Arizona. Chris attended High School in Thatcher Arizona was a successful businessman that owned Gila Valley, Tires & Wheels...
Boden Stalder
Jul 13, 2022
Boden Cameron Stalder was born November 1, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. Just shy of two years, he passed away early in the morning of July 13, 2022. Boden was the son of Miriah Marin and Talon Stalder. He is survived by his three older brothers: Logan, Killian and Graysen Stalder. He is also survived by his grandparents: Kathy and Matthew...
Derek Aranda
Jul 12, 2022
On Tuesday July 12 Derek Cisto Joseph Aranda was suddenly taken from us and welcomed in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Derek was born November 4, 1999 to Concepcion (Wedo) Aranda and Roxanne (Ornelas) Aranda. Derek enjoyed being outdoors whether it was listening to music looking at the stars or Swimming and fishing with his family. Derek had...
