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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Daniel Lechuga
Jun 18, 2020
Daniel Madrid Lechuga of Safford passed away on June 18, 2020, at his sister's home in Tucson, with his family at his side. He was born on August 18, 1962, in Silver City, New Mexico to parents Edward S. Lechuga & Connie Ortega Madrid Lechuga with siblings Mary Lou, Edward Jr., and Irma. The family moved to the Gila Valley,...
Lydia Licano
Jun 17, 2020
Lydia Licano of Safford passed away in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born on August 20, 1929, in Morenci, AZ to parents Pablo C. & Sara Oviedo Licano and siblings Pablo Jr. & Antonia. Lydia graduated from Clifton High School and began working as a secretary in the finance industry....
Amiel Proto
Jun 16, 2020
The fireworks came early on July 2, 1928, when Amiel Louis "Tiger'' Proto entered into the world in Hays, Pennsylvania, now a neighborhood in present-day Pittsburgh. The son of Louis H.C. and Ida Matrina Proto (nee Bianchi), he was the oldest son in a family of six children. Amiel grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania, a mill town south of Pittsburgh...
David Decker
Jun 14, 2020
David "Dave" Wayne Decker of Thatcher, Arizona passed away on June 14, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1957, in Bisbee, Arizona to Tommy J. and Bobbie S. Decker. Dave graduated from Safford High School, class of 1976. He loved working with his hands and it showed. Dave was an "old school" mechanic. There was nothing that he couldn't...
Peggy Jones
Jun 13, 2020
Peggy Lou Jones of Safford passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020, due to complications from a massive stroke. Peggy was born on August 31, 1942, in Safford to parents Afton M. Follett & Opal Montierth Follett with siblings Joann and Leslie. Peggy attended Safford High School, graduating in 1960 and went on to Eastern Arizona College graduating in 1962...
Clint Layton
Jun 12, 2020
Clinton James Layton, 40, of Safford passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at his home in Safford. He was born on October 27, 1979, in Safford to Russell Paul Layton and Becky Lynn Nutt Layton. He graduated from Safford High School in 1998, and then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pocatello,...
Efren Merino
Jun 6, 2020
Efren Merino of Safford quietly passed away in his home with his family next to his side on June 6, 2020. He was born May 19, 1960, in Morenci Az to parents Mike and Petra Merino. Efren attended school in Safford, then after graduation, he started work with Phelps Dodge for a couple of years. On April 12, 1986, Efren...
Ruben Lehr
Jun 3, 2020
Ruben Lehr of Safford passed away on June 3, 2020, at the age of 100. He was born on February 3, 1920, in Cody Wyoming to Jacob Lehr & Molly Gies Lehr. No services are planned at this time.
Bruce Williams
Jun 1, 2020
Bruce "Bird Dog" Alan Williams was born on April 5, 1960, in Hohenwald, Tennessee to Milburn and Joyce Williams. He is the oldest of four siblings: Phillip (Diane) Williams of Tucson, Arizona, Michelle (Frank) Williams Corona of Solomon, Arizona, and John (Kelly) Williams of Lobelville, Tennessee. Bruce went to school in Hickman County and received his GED. Work-life for him...
Coleen Maxwell
Jun 1, 2020
Coleen Maxwell of Pima entered into eternity in the evening hours of June 1, 2020. Coleen was born on October 17, 1937, in Pima, Arizona to parents Glen Palmer & Clara Cosper Palmer. Coleen married Richard Maxwell, on March 14, 1986, and they brought their families together making a large happy family with children Glenda, Marla, Robert, Carol, and Rick....
Eduardo Suarez
May 31, 2020
Eduardo Morales Suarez of Clifton passed away on May 31, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on December 18, 1956, in Sonora, Mexico to parents Ramon Valdez Suarez & Rosa Morales Suarez. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, from 7:00 until 9:00 a.m. with the Rosary following at 9:00 a.m. The graveside service will then...
Colleen McCormick
May 30, 2020
Mary "Colleen" McCormick of York Valley, Arizona quietly passed away on May 30, 2020, with her family at her side. She was born on February 14, 1931, in Kayenta, Arizona to Lloyd Albert Wiltse & Mary Mann Wiltse with siblings Lloyd & Anna Marie Wiltse. Colleen went to Ajo High School and then went on to marry Rolland J. "Red"...
Socorro Rios
May 30, 2020
Socorro A. Rios of Safford passed away on May 30, 2020, at the age of 79. She was born on August 28, 1940, in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Eduardo G. Antillon & Catalina Medrano. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020, at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be at 8:00...
Blanco Villescas
May 29, 2020
Blanco Villescas passed away on May 29, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Safford Cemetery at 3:30 p.m..
Clyde Palmer
May 29, 2020
Clyde Douglass Palmer, Jr. of Pima passed away on May 29, 2020, at the age of 72. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Port Huron, Michigan to Clyde Douglass Palmer, Sr. & Regina Runyon Palmer. Clyde leaves behind his beloved wife Margaret Palmer and many other family & friends. No services are planned.
Edwin Pooler
May 27, 2020
Edwin L Pooler, 74, of Safford passed away on May 27, 2020, in Lordsburg, New Mexico. He was born on September 4, 1946, in Lady Smith, Wisconsin to Edwin Pooler and Bessie Cole. Edwin joined the United States Marine Corps on August 16, 1964, in San Diego, California. On October 29, 1966, while still in San Diego, he married the...
Ellie Robbs
May 26, 2020
Ellie Robbs, 73, of Safford, Arizona peacefully passed away on May 26, 2020. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Janet Battey
May 24, 2020
Janet Carol Battey of Safford passed away on May 24, 2020. She was born December 27, 1948, in Elfrida, Arizona to Denzel& Geraldean Briggs. She was their second child and only daughter with brothers Denzel & Lawrence Briggs. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, and her brothers, Dempie and Larry. Janet was blessed with 2 children...
Richard Franklin
May 24, 2020
Richard Kenneth Franklin II of Sierra Vista, Arizona entered into eternity on May 24, 2020. Richard was born on July 31, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to Richard Kenneth Franklin & Frances Eretha McElhannon Franklin. He spent most of his life in the Gila Valley and the Phoenix area. He was a master mechanic who could fix anything. Richard started...
Irving Stanley
May 22, 2020
Irving Leon Stanley of Bylas passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on May 22, 2020. He was born on July 21, 1986, in San Carlos, Arizona to Patrick Leon Stanley & Valentina Stanley. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday,...
