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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Albert Carrasco
Dec 17, 2021
Albert P. Carrasco, age 64 and a resident of Safford, entered into rest Friday, December 17, 2021, in Safford, AZ. Albert P. Carrasco was born in Safford, on October 28, 1957, to Jose & Nadine Carrasco. He was the fifth child out of nine children. After graduating from Safford High School Albert married his high school sweetheart, Molly Bejarano, in...
Lucia Ludwig
Dec 16, 2021
Lucia K Ludwig of Safford passed away early on the morning of December 16, 2021, at the age of 94. Lucia was born on October 27, 1927. No services are planned at this time.
Paula Irvin
Dec 15, 2021
"Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today." Paula Renee Irvin, "Mamma, was called home to be with Jesus, her mom, and her son on 15 December 2021 in Safford, Arizona. Paula was born on 02 April 1969 in Puyallup, Washington to Walter and Billie Sue Sharp. She was a mother to Angelia Bianchini, Christy Daughterty,...
Rick Garcia
Dec 12, 2021
Joe Richard "Rick" Garcia passed away on December 12, 2021, in Pima, Arizona. He was born on February 11, 1943, in Safford, AZ to Casimiro and Mary Garcia. He worked for the State of Arizona as an inspector and also farmed. He was a farmer at heart and loved his horses. Rick graduated from Pima High School. He graduated with...
Kim Stahl
Dec 12, 2021
Kim Stahl, 64, of Safford, passed away on December 12, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Kim was born on September 27, 1957, to Doris "Pinky" Stahl and William "Bill" Stahl in Safford. Kim attended Safford High School and stayed in the Gila Valley for the remainder of her life. Kim loved the outdoors; you could find her...
Ina Preston
Dec 11, 2021
Ina M. Preston passed away on December 11, 2021, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Ina was born on September 20, 1953. A wake will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Preston residence at 4:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Bylas beginning at 10:00 a.m. with interment in the Black Point Cemetery...
Guillermo Gonzales
Dec 11, 2021
Guillermo "Billy" Ramirez Gonzales of Solomon entered into rest on December 11, 2021, at the age of 81, with his family by his side. He was born in Solomonville, AZ on April 12, 1940, to his parents Guillermo and Lucia Gonzales. He married the love of his life, Janice, on January 17th, 1976, and made their home in Solomon Arizona,...
Lonny Reynolds
Dec 11, 2021
Lonny J Reynolds, a long-term resident of Duncan, AZ passed away the morning of December 11, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. Lonny was born in St. Johns, AZ on June 24, 1960. He grew up in the rural community of Luna, NM. During high school Lonny was a member of FFA, enjoyed riding bulls, and played football. Upon graduating,...
Doroteo Villa
Dec 11, 2021
Doroteo G. Villa Sr. 69, was called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 11, 2021, due to Covid. He was born on July 12, 1952, to Paula Vasquez and Tirso Villa both from Duncan, AZ. Doroteo was the eldest of 11 siblings and was a long-term resident of Duncan where attended school. He married his high...
Sarah Bryce
Dec 8, 2021
Sarah Lee Hazen Bryce Sarah Lee Hazen Bryce (Grandma Deedle) passed away on December 8, 2021, at her home in Pima, Arizona. She was surrounded by several of her children and other family members. She was 90 years old at her passing. Sarah was born to Ivy Pearl Niemeyer and Lloyd Daniel Hazen on July 27, 1931, in Buckeye, Arizona....
Virginia Richards
Dec 8, 2021
Virginia Ann Bayless went to be with The Lord on December 8, 2021 in Safford, AZ she was 60 years old. Virginia is survived by her mother Joyce Bayless Matthews, brothers Steven Bayless, James Bayless, John Bayless and Daniel Bayless, of Tucson, AZ. Children son Nick Daniel Bayless (wife Leah) grandchildren Bryce and Elise of Tipp City, OH. Daughter Krystal...
Tony Serna
Dec 7, 2021
Tony Bailon Serna, formerly of the Gila Valley, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on December 7, 2021, at the age of 70. Tony was born on March 9, 1951, to Amelia B. Serna & Antonio H. Serna. He was the oldest of four; followed by his younger brother Larry and two sisters; Berta and Tina. Tony attended Morenci High School...
Rhonda Gomez
Dec 5, 2021
Rhonda Lee Gomez of Safford, passed away on December 5, 2021, at the age of 56. Rhonda was born on March 28, 1965. Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m., on Monday, December 20, 2021 at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel, with rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Mass of a Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, December 21, 2021...
Frank Lauter
Dec 4, 2021
Frank Lauter of Safford passed away at home with his loving wife Doris at his side. Frank was born on June 3, 1943. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Nancy Rope
Nov 30, 2021
Nancy Louise Rope passed away at the age of 67 on November 30, 2021, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on July 29, 1954, to Dora and Fredrick Jordan. After High School, she met and married Evan Rope, Jr. A Wake will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Rope Residence in Bylas, Arizona. A Funeral...
Michael Palma
Nov 30, 2021
Michael Palma "Mike" entered into rest suddenly on November 30, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1986, in Safford, AZ to parents Gilbert and Michelle Palma with siblings Valerie (Jerry) Moreno, Jennifer (Shawn) Ochoa, Stephanie (Aaron) Rainbolt, Matthew (Natasha) Palma and Ernesto (Crystal) Valdez, he was the baby of the family. Michael attended Safford schools before enlisting in the...
Mary Pike
Nov 30, 2021
Mary Alice Pike of Bylas passed away on November 30, 2021, at her home with her family at her side. Mary was born on April 2, 1973, in San Carlos, Arizona to parents Arkie Noline & Purlita Clyde. A Viewing will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 6:00 a.m. at the Pike residence located at 315 Home Alone...
Evelyn Hughes
Nov 29, 2021
Evelyn Allen Hughes passed away at her home in Artesia, Arizona on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the age of 95. Evelyn was born on August 2, 1926, in Home Gardens, California to Marcus D and Georgia Haws Allen. She joined her older sister, Georgina, and over the years the family grew to include Ileen, Barbara, Marcus, and DVon, all...
Jo-Ann Draper
Nov 27, 2021
On November 27th 2021, Jo-Ann Jackson Draper age 75 passed away peacefully with her sense of humor in tact. She fought a valiant fight until the very end and we are so proud of her. She was born in Long Beach California on February 9th 1946 to Shirley Slover and Robert Jackson. Jo-Ann spent her younger years in Phoenix. She...
Connie Dunn-Tobish
Nov 26, 2021
Connie Gay Dunn Tobish passed away at the age of 64 on November 26, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. She was born to her parents on June 16, 1957. Arrangements were cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546. https://www.facebook.com/caldwellfuneralchapel/ www.caldwellchapel.com
