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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Leslie Johnston
Aug 5, 2021
Leslie Lavar Johnston, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 in Chandler, Arizona at the home of his great-granddaughter. Lavar was born on October 30th, 1926 in Bryce, Arizona, to Leslie and Zara Lamaroux Johnston. As a child, he loved riding horses and swimming in the Gila River. Coming of age during World War II, he enlisted in...
Donald Rogers
Aug 3, 2021
Donald Wayne Rogers, 72, of Eden, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 27, 1949 in Phoenix, AZ to Kenneth and Nettie Rogers. Services are pending for a later date.
Joseph Frost
Aug 3, 2021
Joseph Paul Frost of Pima, Arizona passed away in his home on August 3, 2021. He was born to his two parents James and Peggy Frost, on July 14, 1968, in Georgia. Joseph had six siblings, Chris, Georgia, Catherine, Timmy, Lynne, and Jimmy. Joseph attended Big Sky Highschool in Missoula, Montana, and graduated in 1987. He was then married on...
Jaime Rodriguez
Aug 1, 2021
Jaime Martin Rodriguez passed away on August 1, 2021, and was born on July 21, 1992, in Safford, Arizona to his loving parents JoAnn Provencio and Manuel Rodriguez. He had six siblings, Josette (Leonard) Morales, Joseph Perez, Manny (Ariel) Rodriguez, Raquel (Gabe) Montez, Angela Rodriguez, and Steven Butner. Jaime attended Clifton Highschool and played baseball for the Trojans. After school,...
Ruben Castillo
Jul 31, 2021
Ruben Joseph Castillo passed away on July 31, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. He was born on January 8, 1971, in Silver City, New Mexico. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main Street, Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740, www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.
Clifford Flint
Jul 31, 2021
Clifford Dale Flint passed away on July 31, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. On September 10, 1969, he was born in Grenada, Mississippi, to his loving parents Donald Ray Flint Sr. and Beverly Ann Flint. Clifford has two siblings Donald Ray Flint Jr. (deceased) and Karla Jo Flint-Swanda. Clifford attended Safford Highschool and graduated in 1987....
Waylon Duane
Jul 29, 2021
Waylon James Duane, also known as Jimmy, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 29, 2021. On October 20, 1969, he was born to his two loving parents Mark Duane Sr. and Era Duane. Waylon had five siblings, Karen Kitcheyan, Aaron Kitcheyan, Ranelle Kitcheyan, Vonda Edwards, and Carol Duane-Gilbert. Waylon graduated from Ft Thomas Highschool in 1988. He...
Jo Donaldson
Jul 28, 2021
Johnette "Jo" Donaldson entered into eternal rest in the wee hours of July 28, 2021, in Tucson, AZ with her loving daughter at her side. Jo was born in Virden, New Mexico on March 4, 1939, to John LaVar Lines & Emma Jean Jones Lines. Jo is the second of five children; Farrell, Gene, David, and Edna. Jo grew up...
Clara Castro
Jul 27, 2021
Clara Polanco Castro of Safford, Arizona passed away on July 27, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona after sudden complications regarding her health. She was born on August 12, 1937, in Gila, New Mexico to Tereso Medina & Josephina Medina. Clara loved camping, hunting, fishing, playing cards and going to the casino with all her family & friends. She is survived by...
Saul Gonzales
Jul 26, 2021
Saul H. Gonzalez, 57, a long-time resident of Thatcher, Arizona, passed away on July 26, 2021, in a tragic accident. Saul was born September 9, 1963, in Colonia San Diego, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Manuel and Moncerrat Gonzalez. Saul attended school at Academia Juarez in Colonia Juarez, Mexico. Upon finishing school, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ...
Billy Reynolds
Jul 26, 2021
Billy Ray Reynolds, self-proclaimed AIO (Arizona-improved Okie), graduated from this life on July 26. Bill loved his family and friends, and the Lord; he loved making people happy with a helping hand, a story or joke, and never met a stranger. Billy Ray was born on July 10, 1938 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Mance Hailey Reynolds and Beatrice Burnett. He...
Derek Sanchez
Jul 25, 2021
Derek Sanchez passed away on July 25, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1991, in Safford, Arizona. A Wake service will begin at 6:00 A.M. on August 1, 2021, at the Wright Residence in Bylas, Arizona. Following the Wake, funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M. at the Lighthouse Church in Bylas, Arizona. Arrangements are being cared for by...
Leroy Robertson
Jul 25, 2021
Leroy Robertson peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 25, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1930. A Wake will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the Robertson Residence in Bylas, Arizona. Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ernest Stanley Memorial Hall, interment will follow...
Frank Perkins
Jul 25, 2021
Cephas Frank Perkins of Chino Valley, Arizona quietly entered into eternal rest in the early hours of July 25, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. He was born on December 18, 1940, in Holbrook, Arizona to parents Cephas Alpheus Perkins & Vivian Onita (Jody) Gooch Perkins joining siblings Molly, Susan, Virginia, Audrey, Chuck, Anadee, Bill, Carolyn Fay, and Barbara Dean. Frank attended...
Robert Smith
Jul 24, 2021
Robert Andrew Smith Sr. was born on July 10, 1941, in Mundy, Texas. Robert entered eternal rest on July 24, 2021, at the Mt Graham Medical Center in Safford, Arizona, at the age of 80. Robert is preceded in death by his Father, Mother, stepdad, three brothers, two sisters, one daughter, two granddaughters, and one grandson. He is survived by...
Phyllis Montierth
Jul 20, 2021
Phyllis Ruth Damron Montierth, age 65, passed away on July 20th, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. She was a long-time member of the community since 1976. She was born on November 2, 1955, in Ajo, Arizona. Phyllis was born to her two loving parents William Ellis and Ellen Ruth Damron. She had four siblings; Bill, Edwin, Thom, and Randy. In her...
Barbara Denney
Jul 19, 2021
Barbara Ann Denney, 78, peacefully passed away on July 19, 2021, in Clifton, Arizona. Barbara was born on October 4, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Koza. She was an avid sports fan. She loved WWF wrestling, the Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. Barbara truly loved her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. Barbara is survived...
David Reyes
Jul 18, 2021
David Joseph Reyes peacefully passed away on July 18, 2021, in Safford, Arizona at the age of 50. David was born on September 30, 1970, in Bisbee, Arizona to parents David S. Reyes & Angelina Ortega Reyes. No services are planned at this time.
Richard Lopez
Jul 17, 2021
Richard Bencomo Lopez age 59 entered into eternal life on July 17, 2021 in Safford, AZ. He was born on February 5, 1962 in Morenci, AZ to Reynaldo Mendoza Lopez and Frances Bencomo Lopez. He grew up in San Manuel, AZ with his brothers Sonny, Frank, Alfonso and Robert who were all well known by everyone. Richard attended San Manuel...
Brandon Arrellin
Jul 15, 2021
Brandon Joe Arrellin of Safford, AZ passed away on July 15, 2021, in Tucson, AZ, after his short battle with Metastatic Cancer. He was born on June 6, 1974, in Tucson, AZ to Ramie Roy Arrellin & Frances T. Loya. One of Brandon's favorite hobbies was bowling. He was introduced to the sport by his father when he was 7...
