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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Marion Guerrero
Feb 19, 2020
Marion Cantu Guerrero of Thatcher entered into eternal rest at the age of 85 on February 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Grand Island, Nebraska to parents Francisco "Frank" Rodriguez Guerrero & Ernestina Cantu Guerrero joining siblings John, Francis, Mary, Flora, and Rachel. Marion joined the United States...
Benjamin Mayhew
Feb 19, 2020
Benjamin "Ben" Mayhew, 87, passed away in Safford, Arizona on February 19, 2020. Benjamin was born on September 28, 1932, in Safford, Arizona to Clay Mayhew & Marguerite Huffman Mayhew. Ben graduated from Safford High School with the class of '51. He then joined the U.S. Army and honorably served from February 1957 through February 1959. On March 19, 1960,...
Alchesay Preston
Feb 16, 2020
Alchesay Preston of Bylas, AZ, passed away on February 16, 2020, in Safford at the age of 75. He was born on November 10, 1944, in Bylas, AZ to parents Albert Preston & Lucille Dona Preston. A wake will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 beginning at 6:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church followed by the...
Irene Reyes
Feb 15, 2020
Irene Reyes of Clifton entered into heaven on February 15, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1941, to parents Lorenzo Reyes & Anita Hernandez Reyes. She was the oldest of 4 siblings. She grew up in Clifton, Arizona and graduated in 1959 from Clifton High School. Afterward, she attended Eastern Arizona College, majoring in shorthand and then acquired a...
Silva Bristoll
Feb 14, 2020
Silva Ruth Bristoll passed into eternity on February 14, 2020, in Safford, Arizona. She was born on April 30, 1954. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Robert Persson
Feb 9, 2020
Robert "Bob" Persson was born in Minneapolis on July 25, 1946, the firstborn of Timar & Dorothy Mosely Persson. He attended Portland Junior High for one year, where he met his future wife, Judy, in eighth grade. He spent most of his high school years at North High School where he played varsity football and was involved in boxing and...
Eliceo Bond
Feb 7, 2020
Eliceo Elceo Bond, age 16, entered into rest on February 7, 2020. He was born on February 28, 2003, to Veronica Dona & Wheeler Bond, Jr. along with four siblings Inan Bond, Warren Cosen, Xavier Cosen, and Leah Dona. He attended Ft. Thomas High School until his illness prevented him from continuing. He loved being outside running in the fresh...
Antonio Cervantez
Feb 6, 2020
Antonio S. "Tony" Cervantez Antonio S. "Tony" Cervantez age 83, went to join our mother and father on February 6, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. Tony was born on August 2, 1936, in San Jose, AZ to Antonio & Frances Cervantez. He was the firstborn of 5 children. He is survived by his twin sisters Mary Lou McKinney of Safford, AZ...
Isaiah Boni
Feb 1, 2020
Isaiah Bob Boni of Bylas, passed away on February 1, 2020. He was born on September 12, 1987, in Safford, AZ to parents Pasco Art Boni & Sandra Sue Gilbert Boni. A wake will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Boni residence beginning at 4:00 p.m. The funeral service for Isaiah will be held on Sunday, February...
W. Moeller
Feb 1, 2020
W. Max Moeller, 99, of Safford, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020, at his home. Max was born February 8, 1920, to Walter A. and F. Hazel (Murphy) Moeller at home in Maquoketa Township District #1, known as Stoney Point, Jackson County, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona on February...
Michaelena Wilson
Feb 1, 2020
Michaelena Marie Wilson, 30, of Bylas, passed away on February 1, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1989, in Phoenix, AZ to Wesley Wilson & Velma Preston Wilson. Michaelena Marie Wilson was born on November 11, 1989, in Phoenix, AZ to Wesley & Velma Wilson. She passed away on February 1, 2020. Michaelena attended Ft. Thomas elementary school until...
Sherry Hughes
Feb 1, 2020
Sherry B. Hughes of Safford, passed away on February 1, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born on November 16, 1935, in Ritchey, Missouri to parents Dillon & Virginia Cook Beaver and her brother Dillon Keith Beaver. She attended Joplin High School, graduating in 1952. Sherry went on the attend DePaul Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1956....
David Goseyun
Jan 30, 2020
David Dan Goseyun, 63, of Bylas, passed away January 30, 2020, in Peridot, Arizona. He was born on July 3, 1956. Services are pending at this time and will be announced as they become available.
Iva Phillips-Derrick
Jan 29, 2020
Iva May Phillips Derrick of Safford entered into rest on January 29, 2020, at 63 years of age. She was born on June 16, 1956, in San Manuel, Arizona to Donald Eugene Phillips & Carrol Lee Mayfield Phillips with siblings Terrel James Harris, Perry Wayne Harris, Silva Ruth Bristol, and Donald Ray Phillips. Iva attended school in San Manuel, AZ....
Trena Babers
Jan 29, 2020
Trena May Babers of Virden, New Mexico, passed away on January 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 15, 1955, in Morenci, Arizona to John Martin Mortensen & Freddie Wood Mortensen with siblings; Martin, Kathy, Terry & Janine. Trena attended School in San Manuel, AZ, graduating in 1973. She began working in the banking...
Janice Leyba
Jan 29, 2020
Janice Layba was born on December 14, 1951, and entered into rest on January 29, 2020, at 68 years old. Services are to be announced.
George McRae
Jan 28, 2020
George Neil McRae, returned to his heavenly home on January 28, 2020, in Indio, CA. He was born on September 30, 1928, in Bisbee, AZ, and raised in St. David, AZ and was the son of George Alexander McRae and Gladys Bingham McRae. As a young man, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Balwantbhai Bhakta
Jan 27, 2020
Balwantbhai Dahyabbai Bhakta of Safford, passed away on January 27, 2020. He was born on November 1, 1936 in Lotarva, Gujarat India to Dahyabbai Mathurbhai Bhakta & Gulabben Bhulabhai Narsi. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Daniel Sirmans
Jan 24, 2020
Daniel Burtan Sirmans, 79, of Klondyke, passed away on January 24, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1940. No services are planned.
William Jacks
Jan 23, 2020
William Joseph Jacks of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on January 23, 2020, at the age of 66. He was born in Morenci, Arizona to Loretta Jean Baca on February 20, 1953. No services are planned at this time.
