Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Bonnie Martinez
Oct 10, 2019
Bonnie J. Martinez, 74, of Tucson, passed away October 10, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1945 in Painsville, Ohio to parents Eli & Betty Brown with siblings Russell, John, Kathryn & Junior. She attended schools in Painsville and finished her education at Harvey High School. She married Randy B. Martinez and they were blessed with four children; Ronnie,...
Nancy Boland
Oct 8, 2019
Nancy Deborah Boland of Safford, passed away October 8, 2019 at the age of 68. Nancy, or Debbie, as she was known by her family & friends, was born on March 29, 1951 in Mobile, Alabama to parents Al "Buck" Stringer & Nancy "Cathrine" Babcock Stringer with siblings Cheryl, Steve and Doug. The family moved to Arizona where Nancy graduated...
Erwin Crotts
Oct 8, 2019
Ralph "Erwin" Crotts, 83, was reunited with his beloved wife, Peggy, in eternity on October 8, 2019 in Safford, surrounded by his loving family. Erwin Crotts was born to Ruby Watkins Crotts and V.L. Slim Crotts on August 20, 1936 in Huntington Beach, California and joined older brother Gerald at this time. While in California, his father started buying farmland...
Daniel Bowlin
Oct 8, 2019
Daniel Ernest Bowlin, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 67. He was born to Lilbern Lonza Bowlin and Evelyn Rosella Baker on June 30, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama. No services are planned.
Leola Smith
Oct 6, 2019
Leola Ann Smith, 77, of De Leon and formerly of Arizona, met her Lord and Savior Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was born August 29, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA to Leo C. Hooper and Ruby Palmer Hooper. Leola grew up in Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University with both her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Special Education. She...
Fred Wesley
Oct 3, 2019
Fred Wesley, 67 of Bylas, passed away on October 3, 2019 at the hospital in Bylas, AZ. He was born on December 3, 1951 in Safford, AZ to Clarence Wesley & Alice Logan Wesley with siblings; Norwyn, Kathy, Phyllis & John. Fred graduated from Ft. Thomas High School in 1969. In 1971, Fred joined the United States Army until being...
Rosaura Reyna
Oct 2, 2019
Rosaura Catalina Reyna of Globe, passed away October 2, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on August 18, 1958 in Safford to parents Guadalupe Gonzales & Magdalena Villalba Gonzales. Private services for Rosaura will be held at a later date.
Jean Robinson
Sep 30, 2019
Jean Robinson, 90, of Clifton, passed away on September 30, 2019 at her home in Clifton. Jean was born on October 11, 1928. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Loretta Peek
Sep 28, 2019
Loretta May Peek, 76, of Safford, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at her home. She was born on March 11, 1943, in Duncan, AZ to Wilford and Dortha McGrath. Loretta graduated from Duncan High School, Class of 1961. After graduation, she attended Safford College of Beauty. In 1962, she married Robert Hales, they were married for 22 years....
Patricia Barringer
Sep 27, 2019
Patricia Barringer passed away on September 27, 2019 in Safford at the age of 69. She was born November 7, 1949 in San Diego, California to Patrick James Deaton & Garnet Doris Metcals. No services are planned at this time.
Peggy Crotts
Sep 27, 2019
Peggy Crotts was born February 6, 1937 to James M. Sanders and Ruby Lee Cosper Sanders in Duncan, AZ. Peggy joined her older brother Bill at this time. Peggy attended Duncan schools and graduated as Salutatorian for her class in 1955. Peggy entered the Miss Greenlee County contest in 1954 and won. She went to the Miss Arizona pageant and...
Walter Diggs
Sep 22, 2019
Walter B. Diggs of Safford, passed away September 22, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Texarkana, Louisiana to Ben Diggs, Sr. & Ethel Williams Diggs with siblings Ben Jr., Jim, Exsie and Ella. Walter worked in the Cotton Gin as a cotton worker. He married Gertrude Diggs, his wife, the love of...
John Krutsinger
Sep 21, 2019
John "Wayne" Krutsinger, 80, passed away September 21, 2019 in Safford, AZ. John was born to William Clell Krutsinger and Margaret Crooks Krutsinger on June 7, 1939 in Booneville Iowa, joining his brother Merlin, and later came Judy, Timmy & Robert. When he was around 3 years old, the family moved to Des Moines, Iowa and that is where Wayne...
Clara Teeling
Sep 16, 2019
Clara Eva Teeling, 89, passed away September 16, 2019 at her home in Safford. Clara was born to Mary Suchovska and James Hayden on November 9, 1929 in Chicago, Il. Clara graduated from St. Willibrord High School in Chicago in 1948. She met and fell in love with George William Teeling. They were married on December 10, 1948 in Chicago....
Dolores Frasquillo
Sep 16, 2019
Dolores Roberta "Bobby" Frasquillo, age 79, a former resident of Clifton and Morenci, Arizona, returned to her heavenly home, Monday, September 16, 2019, at Peppi's House Hospice, in Tucson, Arizona. Bobby was born in Morenci, Arizona, on November 4, 1939, to Dolores Pina and Felix Vasquez, Sr., and was the second oldest of seven children. Bobby attended school in Morenci...
Consuelo Garcia
Sep 13, 2019
Consuelo "Connie" Garcia entered heaven's gates on September 13, 2019 in Safford, AZ. She was born in Solomonville, AZ on March 28, 1939 to parents Raul B. Herrera & Rosaura Molina Herrera. Connie was the most loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, great-great-great grandmother and the best homemaker and a remarkable cook. She enjoyed preparing meals for her...
Dean Smith
Sep 12, 2019
Dean Moore Smith passed away at her home in Safford, AZ on September 12, 2019. Dean was born on September 15, 1932. She was raised in Lowell, WA and graduated from Everett High School in 1951. She married William K (Bill) Smith in April 1952, moved to Richmond, VA and had three sons. In 1959 they moved to Anchorage, AK...
Rodolfo Saenz
Sep 10, 2019
Rodolfo "Fito" R. Saenz, 92, of Chandler, AZ, passed away September 10, 2019. He was born on November 2, 1926 in Metcalf, AZ to Eleodoro Saenz & Mariana Rodriguez Saenz. Rudy was one of 11, his siblings include, Angela, Lillie, Tony, Teresa, Carol, Ester, Amy, Alice, Bobbi and Ernie. Rudy attended schools in the Morenci area schools until being drafted...
Rosalie Loya
Sep 8, 2019
Rosalie Jimenez Loya of Safford, passed away in Tucson on September 8, 2019 with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 3, 1939 in Safford to parents Lorenzo Jimenez & Mary Lopez Jimenez and 11 brothers & sisters. Rosalie attended schools in Superior, Arizona, graduating from Superior High School in 1957. On January 3, 1959, she...
Craig Nezat
Sep 7, 2019
Craig D. Nezat, 70, of Pima, AZ, peacefully passed on September 7, 2019 due to Pancreatic Cancer. He was surrounded by family at the time. Craig was born in Bridge City, TX in 1949 to parents Gilford Nezat & Audrey Prejean Nezat. In 1959, at the age of 10, Craig and his family moved to Tucson, AZ where he attended...
