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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Genoveva Molinar
Nov 25, 2021
Genoveva O. Molinar of Pima passed away on November 25, 2021, at her home with her loved ones at her side. She was born on June 22, 1932. A Viewing will be held Monday evening, December 6, 2021, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. The Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, December...
Lisa Gonzales
Nov 24, 2021
Lisa Gonzales of Sierra Vista, Arizona passed away on November 24, 2021, at the Canyon Vista Medical Center. Lisa was born on September 13, 1974. Arrangements are pending at this time.
VeNeice Williams
Nov 23, 2021
VeNeice Williams, life-time resident of Safford, entered into eternity, joining her beloved husband Glyn, on November 22, 2021. VeNeice was born on June 5, 1935, in Vernal, Utah to parents Lester Nielsen & Florence Merrell Nielsen with siblings Geneva, Brenda Joyce, Craig, David, Lorraine, Elosie, Paula, JaNeice, Kerry, Stewart, and Steven. VeNeice earned her G.E.D. at Safford High School and...
Jodean Johnson
Nov 23, 2021
Jodean Johnson was born in Phoenix Arizona October 1st, 1945 to Fayburn and Mable Johnson. He is the middle of three children. His first name was an idea of his father, who liked the newscaster in Phoenix, Joe Dana. He wanted to change things up a little and used the first and last name and came up with Jodean. He...
Loretta McKearney
Nov 22, 2021
Loretta Alice McKearney, formerly of Clifton, passed away on November 22, 2021, in Springerville, Arizona. Loretta was born on November 9, 1930. Services are pending at this time.
Robert Shirley
Nov 21, 2021
Robert Shirley passed away in the late hours of November 21, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. Robert was born on Friday, July 31, 1953, in Safford, Arizona to Leonard & Dorothy Priest Shirley. As a child growing up in Safford, he liked to be outside doing outdoor activities. He graduated from Safford High School and afterwards enlisted in the United States...
Linda Bellamy
Nov 21, 2021
Linda Sue Bellamy entered into rest on November 21, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1940. Services are pending at this time.
Ernesto Garcia
Nov 19, 2021
Ernesto E. Garcia passed away in Tucson, Arizona on November 19, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1934. There are no Services planned at this time.
Anita Quinones
Nov 16, 2021
Anita Temple Quinones of Clifton passed away on November 16, 2021, at her home with her family near her side at the age of 97. Anita was born on May 15, 1924, in Clifton, Arizona to George B. Temple & Sabina Perez Temple and siblings Delores, Michael, and Ramona. Anita was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She attended Clifton Public...
Edward Montierth
Nov 16, 2021
Edward Montierth passed away on November 16, 2021, in Franklin AZ. He was born on February 19, 1936 in Central, AZ to Alonzo and Leora Montierth. Eddy graduated from Safford High School Class of 1954. He married Shirley Mosley Montierth on December 31, 1974 in Safford. He worked at Phelps Dodge Mining company as a Electrician. He loved ranching, gardening,...
Glenn Gable
Nov 16, 2021
Glenn Martin Gable of Safford passed away in the late evening hours on November 16, 2021, at the age of 54. Glenn was born on September 7, 1967, in Wasco, California to Lonnie Ivan Gable & Maydell Nichols Gable. Services are pending at this time.
Michael Dowdle
Nov 15, 2021
Michael Lee Dowdle, of San Jose, California, entered into eternity on November 15, 2021. Michael was born on February 1, 1975, in Provo, Utah, to parents Glen Lee & Melinda Louie O'hara Dowdle with siblings Meagan, Kristina, and Katherine. Michael attended Safford High School, and after graduation he attended Brigham Young University where he majored in Political Science. He spent...
Murnike Hayes
Nov 15, 2021
Murnike Hayes went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 15th, 2021. She was born in San Angelo Texas on September 21st, 1938 to her parents Willie Rochelle (Big Daddy) and Surdaler Barnes (Big Momma). She was the fifth of eight children. In 1957 she and her family moved from San Angelo...
Dallin Brown
Nov 12, 2021
Dallin Michael Brown passed away on November 12, 2021. He was born on September 2, 1990. A Viewing will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Graveside Services will follow at the Thatcher Cemetery at 4:00 p.m.
Nathan Bleak
Nov 12, 2021
Nathan Todd Bleak, 46, passed away on November 12, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born to his parents Jim and Hansene Bleak, on December 26, 1974, in Tempe, Arizona. Nathan had one sibling, his sister, Amy. Nathan attended Thatcher High School graduating in 1994. After graduation, he worked for the Gila Valley Irrigation District as a Water Operations Manager....
Charles Curtis
Nov 10, 2021
Charles (Charlie) Anthony Curtis, 68, passed away on November 10, 2021, at his home with his wife Sharon Wurst and stepson John Henry Wurst by his side. After High School, Charlie honorably served in the United States Army. He then spiritually married his childhood friend Sharon. He is survived by his wife Sharon Wurst, 3 stepsons, and 1 stepdaughter-in-law; George...
Robert Lewis
Nov 10, 2021
Robert Lewis passed away in the late hours of Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1925. Services are pending at this time.
Efren Rivera
Nov 9, 2021
Efren B. Rivera, 77, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his residence in Clifton, Arizona. He was born on August 12, 1944 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to the late Alberto & Arnulfa (Barrera) Rivera. He served in the United States Army for two years; from 1970 through 1972. Efren retired from Phelps Dodge Corporation, now...
James Massey
Nov 8, 2021
In commemoration of the life of James Joseph Massey, known to most of us as Jim, Dad, Unkie, and Grandpa Jim, who peacefully passed away on the evening of November 8, 2021. Jim was born on May 30, 1936, to Carl & Mary B. Massey in Cheboygan, Michigan joining siblings Violet May, Gene Francis, and his half-brother Larry Joseph. Jim...
Cory Thatcher
Nov 8, 2021
Cory Arthur Thatcher, 55, passed away peacefully in his home on November 8, 2021. He was born in Safford, Arizona, on September 14, 1966, to his parents Carolyn Morello and Donald Thatcher. Donald later married Barbara Thatcher. Cory was the oldest of eleven siblings including Craig, Zeb, Leah, Jonathan, Teancum, Keturah, Shalisha, Shazaar, Ariel, and Moriah. Cory attended Pima High...
