Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
Angela Fusner
Nov 8, 2021
Angela Denise Fusner "Angie", entered into rest suddenly in her home on Nov. 8th, 2021. She was born on Feb. 26th 1984, in Morenci, Arizona, to parents David and Lynelle (Maez) Fusner with half siblings in order of age Victoria Fusner, Joe Fusner from her father and Brian Merino, Carrie Merino from her mother, along with Tiffany Fusner and Christina...
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...
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...
Tiffany Lewis
Nov 7, 2021
Tiffany Lewis passed away on November 7, 2021. She was born to her parents Carl Eugene Lewis and Addie Deanna Huffman, on April 17, 1989. She was 32 years old. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546. A...
Socorro Morales
Nov 7, 2021
Socorro P. Morales of Clifton entered into eternity on November 7, 2021. She was born on August 23, 1935, in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico to parents Antonio & Catalina Perea with siblings Beto, Gonzalo, and Maria Luisa. Socorro married the love of her life David, in 1955, and they were blessed with seven children. The family moved to Morenci in 1957....
John Mortensen
Nov 7, 2021
John Martin Mortensen, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in the home of his son Martin and daughter-in-law Vicki, where he had been living for the last 19 years. John was born the fifth of 8 children in the family home in Virden, N.M. in 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Winnie and Hans,...
Sharan Black
Nov 4, 2021
Sharan Ann Black, age 69, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, with her loved ones by her side. Sharan was born November 27, 1951, the eldest child of David Newell and E. Ann DeSpain. Following her were David Christopher, Mark Andrew, Lettisha, and David Todd. Sharan attended Safford schools her whole life and graduated from Safford High School in 1969....
Rebecca Maher
Nov 4, 2021
Rebecca Ann Maher of Safford entered into eternity on November 4, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1938, in Safford, Arizona to parents Bruce & Beth Porter Naylor with siblings Brooks, Jim, Mike & Dennis Naylor. Rebecca is a Safford High School graduate, and had spent her life here in the Gila Valley. She was blessed with three children,...
Titia Murray
Oct 30, 2021
Titia Marie Davis Murray Titia M Murray, 52, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, after an extended stay at Haven Nursing home in Safford, AZ. She is survived by her husband, Danny Murray, her daughter, Cheyenne Murray, both of Safford, AZ. She is also survived by her mother, Titia Powell,step-dad Jack Powell of Newcastle, WY, 1 sister, Terri (Timothy) Kessler...
Ruth Whitmer
Oct 30, 2021
Ruth "Jessie"-Belle Whitmer of Safford entered into eternal rest in the late-night hours of October 30, 2021. Jessie was born on March 13, 1942, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Walter Angus Shivers & Ruth Blevins Shivers and later joined by her half siblings Melody, Mike, Marvel, Nate, Nichole, and Natalie. Jessie attended schools in Coolidge graduating in 1960. On August 9,...
Cynthia Nash
Oct 29, 2021
Cynthia Jane Nash passed away on October 29, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona at the age of 57. Cynthia was born on January 7, 1964 in San Carlos, Arizona to Danny Delbert Irving & Serena Victor Irving with siblings Ferris, Elvis, and SueNell. Cynthia attended Phoenix Indian High School continuing through 11th grade. She was blessed with 5 children; Jeffery, Joey,...
Robert Miller
Oct 29, 2021
Robert Daniel "Danny" Miller, 76, of Safford, was called home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2021. Danny was born on August 10, 1945, in West Plains, Missouri, and attended a one-room schoolhouse for the first few grades. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Theresa Miller of Safford, his son Robert "Mike" Miller of...
Johnnie Brown
Oct 29, 2021
Johnnie Kay Brown passed into eternal rest on October 29, 2021. Johnnie was born on February 20, 1941. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangments are cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main Street, Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740.
Kay Porter
Oct 28, 2021
Kay William Porter of Thatcher passed into eternity on October 28, 2021. He was born in Eden, Arizona to Glen & Maude Porter on January 2, 1930. Growing up in Arizona & California, Kay had an interest in airplanes, where he could sit and watch them all day. When old enough Kay was inducted into the Army in 1951, serving...
Tevlin Burke-Sanders
Oct 27, 2021
Tevlin Burke-Sanders passed away on October 27, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 53. Tevlin was born on May 3, 1968, to Ridge & Betty Allen in Pomona, CA. Tevlin grew up showing horses in competition in Washington, Wyoming, Michigan, and Arizona. She enjoyed playing volleyball & basketball at Safford High School and carried on at Eastern Arizona...
Lisa Tellez
Oct 27, 2021
In the early morning hours of October 27, 2021, Lisa Tellez peacefully passed away at the age of 61. Ramona Elisa Tellez was born on September 1, 1960 to Rose Norton and Fred Tellez. She was the oldest of three girls. Anyone who knew her knew not to call her Ramona, she went by Lisa. She lost her younger sister...
Randon Cosen
Oct 26, 2021
Randon Lee Cosen of Bylas unexpectedly passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 35. Randon was born on August 8, 1986. Visitation will be at the family residence at 4:00 PM, Saturday, November 6, 2021. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Stanley Hall in Bylas, Arizona.
Rachel Borseth
Oct 25, 2021
Rachel Madrid Borseth of Safford passed away in the late afternoon of October 25, 2021, at the age of 61. Rachel was born on September 30, 1960, to her parents Andres R. Madrid and Aurora Ortega Madrid. She was born in Silver City, New Mexico, and lived there for a number of years before settling in Safford, Arizona. Rachel married...
Wesley Powell
Oct 24, 2021
Wesley Edward Powell passed away on October 24, 2021, with his loving family at his side. He was born to his loving parents Milton Wes Powell and Nellie Frances Barnes, on May 23, 1937, in Nampa, Idaho. He had seven siblings, Vivian Dobyns, Wanda Powell, Dean Powell, Nita Powell, Rosalie Powell, and twins Terry and Garry Powell. Wes attended Fruitland...
