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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Lucy Farley
Jun 23, 2024
Remembered with love, Lucy Michelle Plasencio Farley, 68, took her last breath on June 23, 2024, at home with her family by her side after a long battle with Vascular Dementia. Lucy—aka Mik, Denny or Moms, was born in Safford, Arizona, to Mike and Nellie (Escobedo) Plasencio. She was the second born of four children. Shortly after the birth of...
Jesus "Joe" Sigala
Jun 21, 2024
In loving memory of Jesus "Joe" Sigala, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on June 21, 2024, in Thatcher, AZ. He was born on September 12, 1929, in Morenci, AZ, to his beloved parents Anastacio & Felipa Moran Sigala with siblings Juan, Ernest, Antonio, Robert, Daniel, Elias, Anastacio Jr., Fernando, Raquel, Chato & Robert Jr.
Joe led...
June Billingsley Jacobs
Jun 18, 2024
June Jacobs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 18, 2024 in Safford, Arizona. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona to Robert Howard Billingsley and Rose Wesson Billingsley.
June was known for her love of treasure hunting at yard sales and thrift stores, where she found joy in discovering unique items. However, her...
Mary "Paula" Earven
Jun 18, 2024
Mary Alice "Paula" Phillips Earven was born to Joseph Loss Phillips & Eula Phillips, ranchers and farmers in Duncan, AZ, on January 31, 1930.
She met and married, the only man her father forbad her to date, the love of her life Myge P. "Cowboy" Earven. They ran off to Lordsburg, NM to elope without her family’s knowledge. That night...
Nick Michalegko
Jun 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing Nick Michalegko, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Nick departed this world on June 16, 2024, in his hometown of Safford, Arizona. He was born on February 17, 1929, in Mayburg, Pennsylvania, to Michael & Anastasia Michalegko.
Nick led a life filled with purpose and dedication. Graduating...
Glen Lee Dowdle
Jun 13, 2024
Glen Lee Dowdle, age 76 of Safford, Arizona entered into eternity June 13, 2024 at Haven of Safford. Glen was born June 28, 1947 in Provo, Utah to Max Robert Dowdle and Harriet Leona West Dowdle. He joined two older brothers Arthur and Don.
He grew up in Orem, Utah and graduated from Orem High School. Glen served a mission for...
Ellis Black
Jun 12, 2024
Ellis Rex Black, 82, of Ft. Thomas, passed away at his home on June 12, 2024. He was born November 12, 1941 at his home in Geronimo, AZ to parents Rex and Lorna (Brown) Black. He was 4th of 7 kids. His siblings were Lewis Black, Belva (Marble), Sherrill (Herbert), Steven Black, Spencer Black, and Edith (Richards). He spent his...
Jaret Elrage
Jun 9, 2024
“Our beloved Jaret Elrage Hawes (33) tragically left us on June 9, 2024. Loved and missed by long term girlfriend Rianne Whitmire (Kaydence), Mother Roxanne Cobos-Dramse (Don), Dad Mike Hawes (April), Siblings Bhreanna Horton (Tim), Ashley Hawes and Loren Hawes. Grandparents Larry Cobos and Harold Hawes. Along with many Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and other family members. He was preceded...
Rosemary Salinas
Jun 8, 2024
Rosemary Salinas, born on January 4, 1956, peacefully passed away on June 8 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and member whose presence will be deeply missed by all had the privilege of knowing her. Rosemary was a beacon of kindness and grace, with a warm smile that could brighten even the darkest of days. gentle nature...
Shirley Mae Bowman
Jun 7, 2024
Shirley Mae Bowman, born on October 25, 1937, in Duncan, Arizona, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024 in Safford, Arizona. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and joy.
After graduating in 1955, Shirley embarked on a journey that led her to Safford Arizona, where she began her career as...
Gene Robert Larson
Jun 7, 2024
Gene Robert Larson, a beloved member of the Safford community, joined his beloved wife Joyce in eternity on June 7, 2024, in Safford, Arizona. He was born on January 14, 1930, to Tilford Larson & Mary Price Larson in the same city where he lived a fulfilling life and left a lasting impact on those around him.Gene Robert was a...
Virginia "Ginger" Nell Hall
Jun 6, 2024
Virginia "Ginger" Nell Hall, a woman of unwavering faith, untamed spirit, and indomitable will, peacefully departed from this world on June 6, 2024. She was born in the charming city of El Paso, Texas on January 9, 1943, to parents Arthur Franklin Zent & Ena Arleen Smith Zent with siblings William Arthur & Daniel Ray Zent. Ginger's journey came to...
Robert "Bobby" Trottier
Jun 5, 2024
In loving memory of Robert "Bobby" Trottier - a man who spent his life embracing values of hard work, humor, and unwavering kindness. Born on November 30, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bobby's journey came to a peaceful close on June 5, 2024, in the same city where his story began.Known for his deep commitment to helping others and his quick...
Lupe Mena
Jun 1, 2024
Lupe Mena, a lifelong resident of Thatcher, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on November 7, 1944, Lupe was the cherished daughter of Anastacio and Juanita Mena. She was the devoted sister of Mary Helen Mena and Manuel Mena, and a beloved aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
Lupe dedicated her life...
Glenda Engrissei
May 26, 2024
Glenda Engrissei, beloved by many, passed away on May 26, 2024 at her home with her daughter at her side. She was born on February 12, 1941 in Metropolis, IL to John Willard Call & Margie Alean Williams Call. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Glenda went on to become a Social Worker ending her career at...
Susan Sherwood
May 26, 2024
Susan Ann Sherwood, a beloved teacher, licensed therapist, and founder of a private school, has passed away at the age of 59. Susan was born on March 9, 1965, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she spent her early years before eventually settling in Safford, Arizona.Throughout her life, Susan displayed a remarkable dedication to education and helping others. Armed with a...
Delphina Anderson
May 22, 2024
Delphina Anderson, a devoted homemaker known for her love of family, passed away on May 22, 2024 in Peridot, Arizona. She was born on June1, 1946, in San Carlos, Arizona to parents Thelma Wiley Hinton & Hockin Hinton, Sr.Delphina cherished her role as a homemaker and found immense joy in caring for her loved ones. Her warm and nurturing personality...
