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Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Dave Hawkins
Apr 14, 2019
Dave E. Hawkins, 86, of Eden, passed away at his home on April 14, 2019 in Eden, AZ surrounded by his loving children. He was born November 6, 1932 in Safford, AZ to Dave Elijah Hawkins & Lula Pearl Colvin Hawkins with siblings Doug Hawkins, Bill Hawkins, Margie Hawkins, Dan Hawkins, and Loretta Hawkins. Dave grew up in Eden and...
Kathrine Aranda
Apr 11, 2019
Kathrine "Cathy" Holguin Aranda passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019 with her family by her side. Cathy was born on June 12, 1955 in Marysville, California to Fernando and Anita Holguin Aranda. Cathy was raised in Solomon and attended Solomon school. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and listening to oldies music. She enjoyed going to eat at La Paloma....
Julia Provencio
Apr 10, 2019
Julia Jaramillo Provencio, 77, of Clifton, unexpectedly passed away April 10, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born September 18, 1941 in Clifton, Arizona to Manuel Jaramillo & Severa Alcantar Jaramillo with siblings Jesus, Asuncion, Amelia, Susanna, Edward, Manuel, Ruben, Dolores, Robert and Thomas. Julia grew up in Clifton attending school there. On November 25, 1960 she married John Provencio,...
Eli Martinez
Apr 9, 2019
Eli A. Martinez entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2019. Eli was born on January 2, 1954 in Morenci, Arizona to Benny and Olivia Martinez. Eli had one brother; Alex Martinez. Eli attended Safford High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1972. He loved music especially classic rock and the era of the 1970's. Eli...
Karen Lines
Apr 9, 2019
Karen Eleanor (Lee) Lines passed away on 9 April 2019. She was born to Carl Hall & Emma Lucile (Huber) Lee on 14 July 1945 in Mesa, AZ. She graduated from Santa Cruz Valley Union High School in 1963 & attended Arizona State College at Flagstaff. It was here that she was set up on a blind date with the...
Patricia Tellez
Apr 8, 2019
Patricia "Patty" S. Tellez, of Clifton, AZ, peacefully passed into God's embrace on April 8, 2019. Patricia was born in Morenci, AZ to Pedro B. & Longina Franco Sanchez with siblings Lucia, Magdalena, Pete, Frank and Nancy. Patty graduated from Clifton High School in 1949 and during her high school years she was crowned as the 1st queen of the...
Curtis Rimer
Apr 8, 2019
Curtis B. Rimer, son of Rudy and Sue (Cowan) Rimer, entered into his heavenly rest, "to be absent with the body is to present with the Lord (2 Cor 5:8)," on April 8, 2019. Curt was 55 years old and had recently moved to Henderson. Sadly, Curt's life was taken from us too soon. We are comforted in that "those...
Gloria Reyes
Apr 8, 2019
Gloria B. (Bonilla) Reyes was born September 27, 1935, in Morenci, Az. She was preceded in death Pete M. Reyes, husband of many years. Gloria is survived by her sons, Peter (Barbara) and David (Kathy) sisters Jennie Peru, Florence Valdez, Esther Franco, Anna Gonzales brother Richard and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Gloria entered into rest April 8, 2019 while...
Edna Havner
Apr 7, 2019
Edna Mae Havner of Thatcher passed away April 7, 2019 in Safford. She was born in Rising Star, Texas to Alvin Wiley Hines & Emma Mae Mullins Hines with siblings Allen Hines, James Hines, Hazel Edwards, Ruby Hogen, Nina Hines, Robert Hines, Velma Ray Belcher & Bobby Hines. On December 23, 1940, Edna married James Henry Havner in Eastland, Texas,...
Ernest Abalos
Apr 7, 2019
Ernest (Ernie) Abalos, Jr. of Thatcher, passed into eternity on April 7, 2019, in Tucson, Arizona. Ernie was born April 23, 1955 in Safford, Arizona to Ernest Mata Abalos and Frances Sara Gallegos Abalos. Ernie had 3 siblings; Irene Abalos, Mike Abalos and Monica Ramirez. Ernie attended Safford High School graduating in 1973 and will be remembered as a great...
Nancy Williams
Apr 4, 2019
Nancy Reta Williams of Safford entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2019 after fighting a long battle with breast cancer. She was born March 31, 1956 in Oxnard, California to Herbert Randel & Edith Angle Higgins with her siblings Jay Higgins Jr., Carla Higgins, Larry Randel and John Randel. The family moved to Safford where the children attended school....
Darrell Bullis
Mar 28, 2019
In Loving Memory of Darrell Bullis Darrell was born September 21, 1962 in San Carlos, AZ to Geneive Cadmus & Richard Bullis. When he was born, he was given the name Rum-Pum for he was a chubby baby. He grew up in the White City area along with his brothers & sisters, playing, going to school, learning how to hunt...
Margery Haynie
Mar 27, 2019
Margery Anne Haynie, formerly of Thatcher, passed away March 27, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born October 10, 1930 in Simla, Colorado to James Roy Cain & LaVerne Worrall Cain. Margery grew up with her four siblings; Aldean, Joyce, Jimmy & John. She graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado then went on to attend college studying business. Margery...
Charles Benson
Mar 25, 2019
Charles Grant Benson of York, AZ, also known to others as "Red", passed into eternity at the age of 71 after a 42 year-long battle with cancer. He finally lost the fight on March 25, 2019 in Tucson, AZ with his wife & daughters at his side. He was born October 14, 1947 in Snow Flake, AZ to John Scott...
Ellen Payne
Mar 23, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Ellen Elizabeth Layton Payne. Ellen was born on March 24, 1959 in Safford, AZ to Junior Grant Layton & Joan Hodgson Layton. Ellen was one of five children; Peggy, Patricia, Suzanne and Christopher Layton. She attended schools in the Safford area graduating from Safford High School in...
Isabelle Noake
Mar 19, 2019
Isabelle Louise Noake, passed away March 19, 2019 at her home at the age of 82. She was born June 1, 1936 in Little Falls, New York to Ralph E. Taylor & Louisa E. Scott Taylor with siblings Mike, Bernie, Ralph, Julia, Betsy, Bob Sr. and Joe Taylor. Isabelle worked hard to receive her GED and soon began working as...
Lillie Garcia
Mar 13, 2019
Lillie S. Garcia, formerly of Safford AZ., passed away on March 13, 2019 in Tempe AZ. at the age of 89. Lillie was born on January 20, 1930 in Metcalf AZ to Eleodoro and Marianna Saenz. She married Willie R. Garcia in 1948 and they settled in Morenci AZ. until 1979 when they moved to Safford AZ. She resided in...
William Belmonte
Mar 12, 2019
William "Bill" Belmonte was born March 4, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away March 12, 2019, in Corrales, NM. The eldest of five children born to Virginia and William Belmonte, Bill is survived by his wife Sally Olivas Belmonte, only daughter Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, son-in-law Phillip G. Sapien, three grandchildren; Marco A. Sapien, Catalina N. Sapien, and Francisco G. Sapien;...
James Bell
Mar 11, 2019
James Joseph "Jimmy Joe" Bell was born in Morenci, Arizona on November 11th, 1944 to Marion and Ada Jane Bell. He lived in the Duncan area his whole life and was known for his ability to fix just about any engine. Jim met his life-long love, Orpha, in 1966. They married in October of 1969. Four children joined their family...
Brennon Wright
Mar 11, 2019
Brennon Anthony Wright of Bylas, AZ, passed away March 11, 2019 in Tucson, AZ with his family near. He was born July 26, 1978. A viewing will be held Saturday, March 16th at 4:00 PM at the Goseyun residence. The funeral services will be held the following day Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment...
