Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Laura McClanahan
Jan 9, 2017
Laura Montierth McClanahan, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully returned to be with her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2017 at the age of 97. Born on November 6, 1919 in Safford, Arizona to Leslie Moroni Montierth and Hedevig Elizabeth Jensen, she was the second of six children raised on the family farm and ranch near Fort Thomas, Arizona....
Lee Marble
Jan 9, 2017
Lee R. Marble, 54, of Solomon, passed away January 9, 2017 in Safford. No services are planned at this time.
John Cordova
Jan 7, 2017
John A. Cordova, 80, of Safford, passed away January 7, 2017. He was born August 9, 1936 in Quemado, New Mexico to Horacio & Juanita Cordova. A viewing and Rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Deacon Carlos Vessels leading the Rosary. Interment will be...
Virgil Martinez
Jan 7, 2017
Virgil D. Martinez, 76, of Bylas, passed away January 7, 2017. He was born September 11, 1940 in Tuba City, AZ to Charlie & Ida May Martinez. A Wake will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Martinez residence in Bylas beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 14th starting at 11:00...
Sherryl Martin
Jan 3, 2017
Sherryl "Sherry" Minnette Pursley Martin, age 70, passed away January 3, 2017 in Tucson, AZ. Sherry was born February 5, 1946 in Solomonville, AZ to Josephine (Alger) Pursley & Joseph Robert Pursley. She was the youngest of four children; Priscilla (Joyce) Hatch, Charles Robert "Bob" and Michael Wayne "Mike" Pursley. Sherry was sealed for time and all eternity to Fred...
Ricardo Villescas
Dec 30, 2016
Ricardo B. Villescas, born Janurary 11, 1930, of Safford, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born in Morenci to Ricardo and Antonia Villescas. Ricardo grew up and attended school in Duncan. He was full of mischief and love for his family. Like many during his young years, he stopped school and went to work to help support...
Marlina Jordan
Dec 30, 2016
Marlina Goseyun-Jordan, 81, of Bylas, passed away December 30, 2016. She was born July 17, 1935 in San Carlos, AZ to Albert Goseyun & Agatha Dustin. She attended school through the 8th grade at the Bylas Day School. She was a member of the Point of Pined Livestock organization. The awards and recognition that she received are: the Ribbon Cutting...
Donna Thomas
Dec 26, 2016
Donna Lee Thomas, 61, of Duncan, passed away December 26, 2016 in Vail, AZ. She was born September 16, 1955 in Morenci, AZ to Jack Robert Hales & Georgia Ellen Hales. She attended schools in Duncan and graduated from Duncan High School. Donna loved her family unconditionally and took great pride in raising her family. She lived a simple life...
Myrtle Lowe
Dec 21, 2016
Myrtle C. Lowe, 87, of Safford, passed away December 21, 2016. She was born February 18, 1929 in Pungo, North Carolina to David & Louvania Carter. No services are planned.
Earl Hill
Dec 21, 2016
Earl Oliver Hill, 64, of Cleburn, Texas, passed away December 21, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born October 8, 1952 in Miami, Arizona to Lloyd & Alice Hill. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mt. Graham Chapel and again Thursday morning beginning at...
Yolanda Ruiz
Dec 20, 2016
Yolanda Patterson Ruiz, age 70, of Clifton, AZ, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016 in Morenci with her family by her side. She was born on December 20, 1946 in Superior, AZ to Morgan Patterson and Bertha Ewing. She was born third of seven children, in order, Thomas "Eddie" Patterson, Miranda "Joanne" Davis, Yolanda Patterson Ruiz, Edward Lester Patterson,...
Ardith McBride
Dec 19, 2016
Ardith Maloy McBride, 88, formally of the Gila Valley, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 27, 1928, the 2nd daughter to Edward and Queenola Maloy. She grew up in Ashurst, Arizona and attended school in Ft. Thomas. She graduated from there and went on to college at Gila Jr. College,...
Phoebe Aday
Dec 19, 2016
Phoebe S. Aday, 93, of Peridot, AZ, passed away December 19, 2016 in Globe, AZ. She was born April 5, 1923 in Globe, AZ to Merritt & Mae Victor. She attended school at the East Fork Mission School, completing the 10th grade. Phoebe was the head cook at the Peridot Mission School. She loved cooking, sewing, acorn picking and being...
Roger Daley
Dec 18, 2016
Roger Kent Daley, age 52, a resident of Thatcher, passed away December 18, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends at UMC in Tucson due to complications of his kidneys and heart. He was born February 4, 1964 to Kent and Marion Daley in Safford, Arizona. He attended Thatcher Schools and was known as Red Rider. Soon after graduation he...
Dona O'Connell
Dec 14, 2016
Dona Elizabeth O'Connell, 33, of Morenci, passed away December 14, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. She was born December 25, 1982 in Palomas, Mexico to William & Carren Nicklas. Dona was always a hard worker. After graduating from high school, she went on to receive her associates degree and graduated from cosmetology school. Soon after, she met and married her best...
Reva Pearson
Dec 9, 2016
Reva June (Clifford) Pearson Born June 11, 1927 entered into rest December, 9, 2016 parents Walter Elijah Clifford Sr. Reva Mae (Birdno) Clifford Reva June Clifford Pearson was born June 11, 1927 to Walter Elijah Sr and Reva May (Birdno) Clifford. They were in order Walter Jr., Farrell (Dutch), Reva June, Ralph J. She is the third of four children....
Sharon Ryan
Dec 8, 2016
Sharon Rose Ryan, 72, lifetime resident of the Gila Valley, passed away December 8, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was born March 16, 1944 in Central, Arizona to Ezra Amos & Dora Alice Sherman. She attended schools in the Gila Valley earning her Associates Degree. She held many jobs during the years including musician and...
Karen Johnson
Dec 7, 2016
Karen Grace Johnson, 73, of Safford, passed away on December 7, 2016 in Safford with her family by her side. Karen was born in Lake Park, Iowa to John and Johanna Tjoland on March 28, 1943. She spent her childhood and school years in Roundlake, Minnesota. In 1962, she moved to the Gila Valley where she settled, raised her family,...
Patricia Reed
Dec 1, 2016
Patricia Reed, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on December 1, 2016. Services for Patricia are currently pending and will be announced at a later date.
Kenneth Simons
Nov 24, 2016
Kenneth Howard Simons, 57, of Safford passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at his home. Kenny was born September 16, 1959 in Toquepala, Peru to Glenn Foster and Betty Jo DeVillbiss Simons when his father was working there for the mining industry. While growing up, Kenny had the opportunity to live in South America and Africa as well as New...
