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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
Sherry Pruett
Jul 8, 2022
Sherry Lynn Duin-Pruett, 73, passed away on July 8, 2022 in Safford, Arizona. She was born in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Bud and Betty (Reynolds) Duin. On September 17, 1988 she married Charles A. Pruett in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Upon relocating to Safford, Sherry was a waitress Jerry's, Gabby's and most recently, Manor House of Safford. She is survived...
Wanda Ginn
Jul 7, 2022
Wanda Louise Ginn, of Central, Arizona, passed into eternity on July 7th, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born on December 8th, 1946, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to parents Howard Pennington and Bessie Coffee Pennington, with siblings, Loveda, Marlin, Mary, Autry, Betty, Caroline, Gale, and Dale. On June 6th, 1964, she married the love of her life, Arthur Lee...
Margaret Merrill
Jul 7, 2022
MARGARET RUTH DALEY MERRILL, 95, 1927 - 2022 The world lost a true saint, and heaven gained an angel, as Margaret Ruth Daley Merrill, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Gilbert, AZ on Thurs. evening, July 7, 2022. Margaret was born in Thatcher, AZ on May 14, 1927. She is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Thomas...
Nathaniel Gomez
Jul 7, 2022
On July 7th, 2022, Nathaniel J. Gomez passed away at the age of 33. He was born in Silver City, New Mexico on October 11th, 1988 to Robert Gomez Jr. and Mary Jane Dibble. Nathaniel had two brothers, Bobby Gomez and his wife Cynthia Gomez, and Adam Gomez. One sister, Brittany Gomez and her spouse Anthony Alvarez. Nathaniel did not...
Connie Jurado
Jun 27, 2022
It is with great sadness and broken hearts the family of Connie Jurado announce her passing on June 27, 2022. Connie was born on September 21, 1964, in Safford, Arizona to parents Dolores Renteria & Manuel Ruiz. The Ruiz family raised their children, Connie along with her brothers, Richard & Christopher here in the Gila Valley. Connie loved spending time...
Lenore Barney
Jun 26, 2022
Forever remembered by her loving family, Lenore Barney of Safford passed into eternity joining her beloved husband William D. Barney on June 26, 2022. Lenore was born on January 2, 1931, in Ajo, Arizona to William Ashton McBride & Ora Rhoda Cluff McBride. Services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Bernice Giacoletti
Jun 25, 2022
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bernice Giacoletti. Our loving Nana, Wife, Mother & friend, graduated from life June 25, 2022. She left us while resting at Mt. Graham Hospital during her 89th year. Bernice was born April 9, 1933, in Bisbee, Arizona to Lola and James Spivey. She was married to Domenick Giacoletti on November 2, 1957....
Sandra Kramer
Jun 22, 2022
On June 22, 2022, Sandra Lynn Kramer of Safford passed away at the age of 54. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 21,1967 to Sharon and Casey Schroeder, joining her siblings Ron, Cheryl, and Kelly. She attended Glenbard North High School where she graduated in 1985. Her occupation was Housekeeping/Supervisor for Springhill Suites, She was happily married to...
Gloria Parker
Jun 21, 2022
The family of Gloria Parker of Safford, Arizona is saddened to announce her passing on June 21, 2022, at he age of 71. Gloria was born on April 24, 1952. No services are planned at this time.
Frank Lucio
Jun 17, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family morns the passing of Frank Esparza Lucio of Duncan on June 17, 2021, at the age of 81. Frank was born on May 24, 1941, in Morenci, Arizona to parents Petronillo Lucio & Maria Esparza. Services are pending at this time.
Rickey Wilson
Jun 16, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Rickey Shane Wilson announces his passing on June 16, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 41. Rickey was born on October 23, 1980, in Safford, Arizona to Rickey Dale Goucher & Jaimie Lynn Wilson. No services are planned at this time.
Sonny Jones
Jun 12, 2022
The family of Sonny Lee Jones of Bylas, is saddened to announce his sudden passing on June 12, 2022, at the age of 38. Sonny was born on August 14, 1983, in Phoenix, Arizona to Frederick Earl Jones, Sr., & Florine Preston Jones. A Wake will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the Jones residence...
George Shurtz
Jun 9, 2022
George Devon Shurtz was a kind and gentle man who loved spending time with his family & friends. He passed into eternity on June 9, 2022, with his loving family at his side. George was born on October 16, 1935, in Central, Arizona to parents Jesse Lavon Shurtz & Naomi Cluff Shurtz. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening,...
Agnes Thompson Payne
Jun 7, 2022
Following a lengthy battle with many illnesses, Agnes Lorraine "Lorri" Thompson passed into eternity on June 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Lorri was born on March 10, 1946, to parents Flavy Sigman & Thankful Boggs Sigman in Jerryville, West Virginia. Lorri is survived by 4 sons; Dale, Robby, Michael (Marlana) & Christopher (Lisa) Thompson, and 1 daughter Bobbi...
Joseph Gurtler
Jun 5, 2022
Joseph Kai Gurtler was born on March 11, 1997, in Safford, Arizona, to Terrin Bull & Jeffery Gurtler. Kai was, and will always be remembered by those that knew him, as energetic, enthusiastic, curious, devilishly clever, and above all, generous young man. Kai’s curiosity routinely led him into ventures of every variety, including stints as a secret shopper, product reviewer,...
