Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
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...
Patsy Abalos
May 26, 2021
Patricia "Patsy" Jean Abalos passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021 in Safford, AZ at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born to Manuel and Nellie Garcia in Morenci, Arizona on August 16, 1957, Patsy graduated from Morenci High School in 1975 and also attended Eastern Arizona College from 1975-77, where she played 1 year...
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...
Gilbert Gonzales
May 25, 2021
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gilbert E. Gonzales Sr. Our loving Grandpo, Father (Tha), & friend to anyone who had the privilege to sit at his bar, passed away on May 25, 2021. He left us while resting at his home in Thatcher, Arizona, during his 88th year. Gilbert was born August 19th, 1932, in Morenci, AZ...
Logan Conner
May 25, 2021
Jeffrey "Logan" Conner, 27, passed away suddenly at his home in Safford on May 25, 2021. He was the beloved son of Jeffrey Lee Conner of Indianapolis, IN, and Elaine Noelle Loya (Vigil) of Thatcher. Logan was born in Indianapolis on May 22, 1994. He was the second of seven children. Logan graduated from Avon High School in 2012 and...
Patricia England
May 24, 2021
Patricia "Diane" (Curry) England passed away of natural causes on May 24, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Diane was born on March 29, 1938, to Travis & Mildred Curry, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 83 years young. Diane was raised in Buckeye, AZ, and graduated from Buckeye Union High School as the class of 1956. She took college courses at Eastern...
Lupe Gonzales
May 19, 2021
Lupe Peru Gonzales, 75, of Safford, AZ, passed away in the comfort of her home on May 19, 2021. Lupe was born on November 4, 1945, to Ponciano and Clara Peru in Silver City, NM. Lupe was blessed with 4 brothers and 6 sisters. In 1960, she met her "Reyno" Conrad Gonzales Sr, and they wed in 1963, going on...
Philip Schroeder
May 17, 2021
Philip Raymond Schroeder age 83 passed away at Safford Hospital, Arizona on May 16, 2021. His brother Edward held his hand until his last heartbeat! Edward's wife Parisane was also present when he passed away. Philip was born on September 23, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to Raymond and Nellie Mae Schroeder. He was married to Pat Donahue (Deceased). He had...
Billy Wright
May 16, 2021
Billy G. Wright passed away in Safford, Arizona on May 16th, 2021. He was born on November 18th, 1952. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740.
Delbert Molitor
May 16, 2021
Delbert Clayton Molitor passed away in Surprise, Arizona on May 16th, 2021. He was born on July 9th, 1937. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm in the Safford Cemetery. Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St. Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740.
Susan Garcia
May 16, 2021
Susan R. Garcia, 78, of Safford, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1942, to Antonio and Carmen Rodriguez in Clifton, Arizona. At an early age, she learned the value of hard work and family as she worked alongside her father on the family farm. Throughout her life, she...
Fred Damron
May 15, 2021
Fred Steven Damron, age 64, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home in Duncan. He was born on June 5, 1956, in Morenci, to parents William and Helen Damron. Fred was a proud Duncan resident where he shared his childhood home with his five siblings Wayne, Doug, Jimmy, Rhonda and Chris. He is survived by his children...
Gerald Burkett
May 13, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Duane Burkett, age 78, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family of Safford, Arizona. He was born in Coleman, Texas, on July 16th, 1942, to his parents Preston and Johnie Burkett, and joined his siblings, Beth Cass, Karen Cass, and Darrell Burkett. Jerry attended Bisbee Highschool and later married his lifelong partner Joyce L. Burkett...
Pearlita Ashkie
May 11, 2021
Pearlita Ann Ashkie, 71, passed away at home surrounded by loving family and friends on May 11, 2021, in Peridot, Arizona. She was born on September 15, 1949 to Phoebe (Victor) Aday and Charles Aday, in Peridot, Arizona. She is survived by her loving husband Morris Ashkie, children; Janet Ashkie, Melvin Ashkie and Chris Ashkie-Belknap, Grandchildren; Zachary Ashkie, Tori Taylor,...
Stephen Susunkewa
May 10, 2021
Stephen Ryan Susunkewa, 33, passed away on May 10, 2021, in Peridot, Arizona. He was born in San Carlos, Arizona to Sheila M. (Boni) James and Norman Michael Susunkewa. A Funeral Service for Stephen Susunkewa and Tristen Long will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Arizona. Interment to follow at Peridot...
Khyle Bond
May 7, 2021
Khyle Bond, age 31, entered into rest on May 7, 2021, in Peridot, Arizona. He was born in Safford, Arizona on September 24, 1989 to parents Mary Ann Quade, and late Lybert Jack Bond Jr., and siblings Vanessia Benally, Marylita Moses, Tyrone Quade, and Braden Gambler. Khyle attended Ft. Thomas High School and went on to have two children Khyle...
Lavern Hennings
May 6, 2021
Lavern "Vern" Henry Hennings age 87 passed away at his home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Thatcher, Arizona. He was born February 10, 1934 on a rural farm in Bremer County, Iowa to Arthur and Erna (Struck) Hennings. As a young boy, Vern enjoyed the many chores on the farm including the milking of 30 cows twice a day....
Pearl Robertson
May 4, 2021
Pearl Annette Robertson, 56 of Bylas, Arizona passed away May 4, 2021 in San Carlos, Arizona. Pearl was born May 15, 1964 to the late Margie Daley and Tex Robertson, Sr., both of Bylas. In Pearl's earlier years she was a CNA in California and Phoenix. She had a big heart and loved helping others. Pearl later became a homemaker...
Richard Nielson
May 4, 2021
Richard "Dickey Bird" Darrell Nielson Sr., 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on October 22, 1939 to Mildred 'Dot' Dortha (Sligar) and Richard Deane Nielson in Bisbee, Arizona. After graduating High School he went on to work for Magma Copper Mine in San Manuel, Arizona. He met and...
