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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Angus McIntosh
Jun 17, 2021
Craig, Colorado resident, Angus Perry McIntosh II, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Memorial Regional Health at the age of 64. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Craig, CO. with funeral services to follow at 10:30 a.m....
Joe Tsosie
Jun 16, 2021
EULOGY OF JOE HUDSON TSOSIE JR. "Celebration of Life" Good morning and thank you all for being here today to honor "Joe Hudson Tsosie Jr. aka Doc". I'm Elaine Wilson Pacheco, Joe was my cousin brother, actually a sibling. My mom Arlene and his mother Margaret were sisters. It means a lot to our family for coming out today to...
William Christopher
Jun 14, 2021
William "Jaylen" Christopher of Camden, Tennessee tragically passed away in a drowning accident at the age of 16, while visiting a dear friend in the Gila valley. Jaylen was born on October 19, 2004, in Tacoma, Washinton to parents Raphael Smith & Amie Christopher. Services will be held in Big Sandy, Tennesse at a later date.
Brian Sanders
Jun 12, 2021
Brian Stacey Sanders passed away on June 12, 2021, at the age of 57. Brian was born in Morenci, Arizona on July 3, 1963, to Calvin William and Barbara Jean (Carrell) Sanders. Brian was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as an Electrician. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who will be missed by all...
Cleo Clark
Jun 10, 2021
Cleo Clark of Pima lost her battle with cancer on June 10, 2021, at the age of 57. She was born on September 16, 1968. Services are pending at this time.
Debbie Coulombe
Jun 9, 2021
Debbie Lynne Coulombe of Safford passed away in the late hours of June 9, 2021. She was born on August 11, 1968. Services are pending at this time.
Julia Sandoval
Jun 8, 2021
Julia Sandoval, 75, passed away suddenly on June 8, 1921, in Tempe, Arizona. She was born in Killeen, Texas on January 13, 1946, to Anita (Soto) and Catarino Palacio. She was an amazing cook, loved listening to music, and enjoyed going to the casino. She enjoyed watching her favorite Spanish shows in her free time. Julia loved visiting all of...
Gordon Hille
Jun 7, 2021
Gordon Hille September 13, 1925 - June 7, 2021. Gordon was born in York, Pennsylvania to Emil Walter Hille and Katherin Jean Ballantyne Hille. Gordon passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in York Valley, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings from Canada (Harold, Victor, Elsworth, Bernice, Gene, and Noreen), daughter-in-law (Jackie...
Ida Hinton
Jun 6, 2021
Ida Mae Hinton of Globe passed away on June 6, 2021, at the age of 94. Ida was born on September 1, 1926, in Bylas, Arizona to Manuel Hinton & Florence Thompson Hinton. A Viewing will be held at 8:00 A.M. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Bylas, Arizona, on Monday, June 14, 2021, with the funeral service at 10:30...
Colleen Duane
Jun 5, 2021
Colleen Duane, age 71, passed away on June 5th, 2021. She was born to Frank Starr and Amelia Burr on June 13th, 1949. Colleen entered into life in Bylas, Arizona, and lived in the community for over 70 years! She had four siblings, Ernest Starr, James Starr, Sylvia McIntosh, and Solomon Starr Sr. Colleen attended Sherman Indian High school and...
Angeline Moses
Jun 5, 2021
Angeline Moses unexpectedly passed away on June 5, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1948 to Adelia (Allen) and Charlie Moses in San Carlos, Arizona. A Wake will take place at Angeline Mose's Residence at 7:00 AM, Thursday, June 17, 2021. A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Fort Thomas Church of...
John Wile
Jun 4, 2021
John H. Wile passed away in Safford, Arizona on June 4th, 2021. He was born on May 18th, 1947. Services are pending at this time.
Marilouise Iannetta
Jun 3, 2021
Marilouise Dawn Iannetta passed away in Thatcher, Arizona on June 3, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut to John Iannetta & Genevieve Rogers Iannetta. Interment will be in the Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, Virginia.
Rebecca De La Cruz
Jun 3, 2021
Rebecca B. De La Cruz, 68, entered into life on May 8, 1953. She was born in Morenci, Arizona, to her parents Carlos Sr. & Blanche De La Cruz, and siblings David, Carlos Jr., Christopher, and Elizabeth Dorsey De La Cruz. Rebecca attended Safford High School and graduated in 1971. After graduating, she spent time outdoors, gardening, working with genealogy,...
Betty Knight
Jun 1, 2021
Betty Knight, Born January 6th, 1930 in Virden, New Mexico passed June 1, 2021 in Safford, Arizona. Betty was a long-time resident of the Gila Valley and began her career as a teacher in Solomonville before moving to Lafe Nelson Elementary where she spent more than 25 years teaching elementary school and special education. Betty knew no strangers, provided, and...
Clifford Lang
May 31, 2021
Clifford Lang Sept. 7, 1946 - May 31, 2021 At the age of 74, Clifford was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Bylas, AZ to William Sr and Katherine (Kitcheyan) Lang. He was one of twelve siblings and they are Thelma McCabe, Veda Pike, Norman Lang, Kenneth McBride (deceased), Victoria, Victor,...
Autry Pennington
May 29, 2021
Autry Lee Pennington of Safford passed into eternity on May 29, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born on December 28, 1937, in Wister, Oklahoma to parents Howard Pennington & Bessie Coffee Pennington with siblings Loveda, Marlin, Mary, Betty, Caroline, Wanda, Gale, and Dale. Autry attended school in Central, attending through the 8th grade. He had to drop...
Ernesto Sandoval
May 28, 2021
Ernesto "Ernie or Neto" Grijalva Sandoval of Thatcher passed away on May 28, 2021, at the age of 85. Ernie was born on November 23, 1935, in Silver City, New Mexico to parents Jose Sandoval & Julia Grijalva. No services are planned at this time.
Vern Hatch
May 27, 2021
Vern Leroy Hatch, age 81, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, in St. George, Utah, with loving wife Barbaraand daughter Kelley at his side. Vern was born June 22, 1939, in Virden, New Mexico, the second son of Lynn McKnight Hatch and Anna Merrell. Vern married Edith Mihu in 1961; they divorced in 1984. Vern and Barbara Bednarek Augustyniak married on...
Jimmy Elgo
May 26, 2021
Jimmy Joe Elgo, was born on March 13, 1987 in San Carlos, AZ, to the late Joseph James Elgo and Christina G. Elgo of Black Point AZ. Jimmy has 4 brothers; Mario Goseyun (deceased), Vencenti Goseyun, Jarvis Elgo, and Jarvin Elgo and two sisters; Amber Elgo and Eva Elgo, along with 9 nieces; Haley Goseyun, Adrania Goseyun, Shakara Elgo, Kristalynn...
