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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Dian Shropshire
Dec 3, 2020
Dian Lines Shropshire passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 3, 2020 at the Mayo Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. She was 87. Dian was born in Safford, AZ, on Sept. 27, 1933, to Leona Olson and Vearl Arthur Lines, and grew up there. She attended Safford High School, Eastern Arizona College, and graduated from Arizona State University in Elementary...
Josephine Aguallo
Dec 2, 2020
Josephine Delgado Aguallo of York Valley passed away in the early morning hours of December 2, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1932, in Morenci, Arizona to Victoranio Delgado & Concepcion Pompa Delgado with sisters Carol, Lilly, and Aurora. Josephine attended Morenci High School graduating in 1951. On May 29, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart Rodolfo Aguallo...
Michael Naccarati
Nov 29, 2020
Michael Frank Naccarati, age 72, long-time resident of Pima, passed away in Tucson on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Mike was born in Morenci, AZ on November 21, 1948, to Frank and Margaret Naccarati. Mike graduated from Morenci High School in 1967. After graduating, he attended Eastern Arizona College for one semester. Then, Mike enlisted and served in the U.S. Army....
Patsy Estrada
Nov 28, 2020
Lydia Patricia "Patsy" Estrada of Safford passed away on November 28, 2020. She was born in Safford, AZ on March 17, 1963 to Henry Estrada & Libby Palma Estrada with siblings Gloria, Henry Jr., Kathy, Danny, Art, Victor, and Rudy. Patsy graduated from Safford High School in 1981, and went on to attend Eastern Arizona College. She enjoyed playing softball...
Herminio Baca
Nov 28, 2020
Herminio Padilla Baca of Duncan passed away in Safford on November 28, 2020, at the age of 76. He was born on August 11, 1944, in Aragon, New Mexico to parents Pedro Baca & Barbara Padilla Baca. No services are planned at this time.
Larry Bond
Nov 27, 2020
Larry James Bond passed away on November 27, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 51. He was born on January 13, 1969. A viewing will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bylas Heights Cemetery with the funeral service starting at 10:00.
Ione Pelto
Nov 26, 2020
Ione Cecil Pelto - 80 years old For the last three months, Ione had been living in San Tan Valley, AZ, but prior to that she was a 40 plus year resident of Duncan, AZ; farming alongside her husband of 64 years. Ione passed away on November 25th in Gilbert, AZ. Ione was born March 22, 1940 in Anoka, Minnesota...
Crystal Anderson
Nov 23, 2020
Crystal Nicole Anderson-Nash May 19, 1986 - November 23, 2020. Crystal entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 34 to be reunited with loved ones that had gone before her, her father, Edward Anderson Jr, her brother Jeremiah Baylish. She was born on May 19, 1986, in San Carlos, Arizona to the...
Inez Clendenen
Nov 22, 2020
Inez Clendenen went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020, at her home with her family at her side. Inez was born in Lockney, Texas on April 5, 1924 to Mary Knight Mudgett & Frank Mudgett with sisters Eva, Nina, and Joan. She graduated from Shedd High School, in Shedd, Oregon in 1942 and soon after, July 4,...
Charles Ochoa
Nov 20, 2020
Charles " Bimbo" Ochoa of Clifton passed away on November 20, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. Charles was born on February 24, 1954 to Sally L. Ochoa and siblings Benny, Alice, and Ramona. Charles worked as a cook and if you ask those closest to him, he was a fantastic cook. He enjoyed visiting the...
Lonnie Estes
Nov 19, 2020
Lonnie Carl Estes son of John Elzy & Effie Estes and brother to Corwin, Betty Ruth, Wendy, Mike, Danny, and Tamra, passed away peacefully in his home on November 19, 2020. Lonnie was born September 25, 1938 to John Elzy & Effie Cleveland Estes. He grew up in the Northern Arizona town of Alpine; later he moved to Eagar and...
Nicholas Pylican
Nov 18, 2020
Nicholas L. Pylican of Prescott Valley passed away on November 18, 2020, at his home with his mother, Step-Father, Father, and brother at his bedside. Nicholas was born on January 29, 1985, in Safford, AZ to Jerry Lee Pylican and Joyce Marie LeBaron. Nicholas was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of the most...
Armand Birdno
Nov 17, 2020
Armand "Jay" Birdno, formerly of Safford, entered into eternal life on November 17, 2020, in Provo, Utah at the age of 93. He was born on February 25, 1927, in Safford, Arizona to parents William D. Birdno & Theresa Allred Birdno. Jay graduated from Safford High School in 1945 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army while still...
Francine Hernandez
Nov 16, 2020
Francine "Frances" G. Hernandez of Safford passed away at her home with her family at her side on November 16, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Higinio M. Cordova & Billie Joyce Cordova and siblings Barbara, Janice, Carole, Silvia, Olivia, and Linda. When Frances was 15 years old, she participated in the Rose...
Terry Rodriguez
Nov 15, 2020
Terry Verl Rodriguez of Bylas passed away on November 15, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1959, in White River, Arizona to Frank Rodriguez & Eliza Kenton. A wake will be held on Thursday, November 19th at the Black Point Cemetery beginning at 7:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 8:00 a.m.
Willetta King
Nov 11, 2020
Willetta Beecroft Morris King was born in the Mormon colonies (Colonia Garcia) on April 6, 1934. Her grandfather Beecroft had 2wives each with 8 children. She had approximately 120 first cousins. She had many stories about her wonderful life as a child in Mexico. Her parents moved to Arizona when she was 6. She would hide in the bushes all...
Adrian Briscoe
Nov 9, 2020
Adrian Glen Briscoe, 88, died November 9, 2020 in Lewisville,Texas. Adrian was born in Byars, Oklahoma on May 27, 1932 to Charlie Robert Briscoe and Ollie Mae Simmons. He attended first grade in Byars and then the family moved to Dougherty where he graduated high school. His childhood adventures were amazing. According to his life story a group of boys...
Preslee Ybarra
Nov 7, 2020
Preslee RaeAnn Ybarra, 27, of Ruidoso, New Mexico entered eternal life on November 7, 2020. Preslee was born to Ramon Luis Vazquez and Kimberly Diane Ybarra on August 26, 1993, in Safford, Arizona. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Manor House Restaurant in Safford, Arizona.
Candelaria Molina
Nov 6, 2020
Candelaria "Cande" Lucio Molina was born on February 2, 1917 to Juan Lucio & Maria Barrios in Metcalf, AZ. She entered eternal life on November 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her 3 children; Steve (Leonor) Molina of Safford, Ernest (Joann) Molina of Pasco, WA, and Gilbert Molina of Safford, Gloria Molina (Daughter-in-law) of Tucson...
Melvin Bell
Nov 6, 2020
Melvin Joe Bell of Thatcher passed away on November 6, 2020 in Tucson after losing his battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 18, 1952, in Dodge City, Kansas to Howard Bell & Betty Foley Bell with siblings Jane, Rita, Paul, Shirley, Connie, Carol, and Clifford Bell. Melvin attended High School in Ford, Kansas and quickly entered the...
