I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being. ~Hafiz

Sylvia loved to quilt, had a passion for collecting rocks, and her fishing prowess was admired by all who knew her. Her cooking skills will live on through her five children.

Dorthy loved her job, her family, and Christmas. She was a homemaker and mother to 3 sons.

Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save: they just stand there, shining.--Anne Lamott

Carl had a heart of gold and offered his services to those in need. He devoted his life to mentoring others and using his life experiences as teaching moments.

Known to many of her family and friends as, “Blue”, she was a fun loving and giving individual. She loved life and enjoyed each day to the fullest with lots of laughter and happiness.

Thank you, Granny, for all the love you shared with us. You are dearly loved and deeply missed…

Carol is loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Carol loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior always putting others needs before her own. 

Alvin joined the United States Air Force at 17 and received training as a machinist and heavy equipment mechanic. After training, he went to Kempo AFB in Korea. He was a member of the Pepsi Cola family for nearly 30 years as Operations Manager.

It is with great pride and gratitude that we share this heartfelt tribute to our most loving, kind-hearted, caring, humble, and self-sacrificing Mother, Roberta Urquidez. Our beloved Mother lived her life in the moment and to the fullest.  She devoted her time to her husband, children and to those in need. She loved people, particularly the elderly and children.  She taught her children how to love, be responsible and accountable for our actions, to be grateful for the things bestowed upon us, and the importance of giving to others less fortunate. She expressed regularly her love for her family and her pride in all of her children.    Life is the sum of our choices…this is what she taught us.  It is through the example set by our Mother that we carefully consider the choices we make as adults, parents, and working professionals; knowing that we have the power, authority, and obligation to positively affect and influence the lives of our children and others through our choices and characteristics.  Our blessed Mother loved the Lord and her strong and devoted faith carried her through all of life’s trials and tribulations - although she never “sweat the small stuff.”  To know her was to love and adore her!  She lived the last few years of her life with grace, optimism, and enjoying her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Our dear Mother’s strong and ethical character has made each one of us better human beings and for this we are eternally grateful and proud to carry on her mission of self-sacrificing love and devotion to the lives we touch each and every day.  We miss her dearly, but know she is with our heavenly father in peace and without pain or suffering.  Her spirit will forever live on within us.  In loving memory, The Husband and Children of Roberta Urquidez

Known to most as Carol and to her husband "Tom as his Yellow Rose of Texas" is a fiercely intelligent, caring and generous person who will be remembered for her skills at bridge, her talent for gardening, and her unwavering love for her two sons, two grandsons and granddaughter as well as her great granddaughter and great grandson. Carol merged with the infinite on February 12, 2014 and will be missed by those whose lives she has touched.

As the only girl she was the apple of her dad’s eye. She enjoyed skydiving and traveling, but mostly loved spending time with her grandkids.

Judy encouraged hundreds of students to read, explore new fields, and to expand their horizons. In addition to giving her time, searching for just the right book to encourage a student to read, she also provided endless dozens of cookies and snacks after tennis practice and many meals to her students involved in all these activities.

David was always helping someone. He was loved at work and by all kinds of people. He had an outstanding sense of humor and he was so very smart. And yet he enjoyed the simple things in life, like fishing, hunting or going to get an ice cream cone. He and his wife would ride his motorcycle and get an ice cream before going home. “I love him and I miss him and he is always going to be my Pizza Man,” -Cindy Summitt

Florence always said she should write a book about being a rancher’s wife and that when she died God was going to say “Florence get out and open the gate”.

Betty enjoyed 50 years of marriage and successfully raised four children. She was a dedicated family historian. In her life she lived in six different states and two different countries, Brazil and Peru. 

Since the late 1940’s Louise belonged to multiple Bridge Clubs in Graham and Greenlee Counties and she served as the President of the Women’s Golf Association. 

Florene loved to sew, quilt, crochet and cook and she taught quilting at Eastern Arizona College for seventeen years. She has sewn and created thousands of priceless quilts that many have enjoyed.

William will be remembered for his kindness, his humor and ability to tell a good story, and his love of the desert. He called himself a “desert rat.” 

Elizabeth was born in Idaho and was one of few women who went to the University of Idaho and received her teaching degree. She taught 2nd grade for many years. She raised 2 boys and loved to travel and collect antiques. Her lifelong partner and husband preceded her in death in 2008.

One of the most valuable memories of this wonderful woman of God is her faith and her integrity. As a widow with 13 children she persevered, she was blessed for she also blessed many others. She exemplified this in all facets of her life, this included family and friends as well as members of the community. This impacted us her family to always be of service to others which played a crucial role in all of us as we are passing this on to our children. “Love one another as I have loved you.” Her family consists of five generations. Carmen’s home was a haven for many. She is remembered for a caring heart offering support without casting judgment, good listener and her playful mannerism with all her children. A heart filled with much love. We were blessed with her long life of 94 years. Mom you continue to live in our hearts and in the hearts of many others. Gone but never forgotten.                          -Her family

Amelia was a homemaker who loved cooking, crocheting, gardening and going on family picnics.

Sometimes just looking up and seeing the light is enough. ~Terri Guillemets

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.  ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lola loved her job of 18 years as a housekeeper at Mt. Graham Regional hospital. Lola enjoyed sewing, cooking but most of all crocheting.

Rosaline was the eldest of seven siblings and a lifelong resident of Central.

Delbert was a dedicated provider and family man. He had a unique sense of humor that was used often to convey his love to his children and grand-children. For him, any day was a good day if it was spent on a tractor!

Our beautiful mother was strong, generous, and always there for us. We will miss her. 

During his life Teddy would enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping. Upon retirement he became a wonderful baker, and also a spoiler of his 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren to whom he was affectionately known as “Papa”.

Eva was known by her family as being one that loved people. She enjoyed many things including; bowling, embroidery, crocheting and cooking.

Marcia loved music and would sing with her husband at weddings, funerals and other special occasions. They taught their children to sing and would perform as a family often.

Nathaniel was someone who we can look up to as our hero because of his courage, strength and faith. He was an angel who we were truly blessed to have.

Ruth loved planting and growing flowers and spending time in the garden. No one was a stranger to her, as she loved people, especially the children and grandchildren.

He put God first, country second. He was his wife’s heart and she his lifeline. “I miss you , I’ll always love you and I look forward to being with you again.” – Stella Parker

My mother was a very special lady, always there for her children/grandchildren/great grandchildren not matter the need or time of day she never complained.   She made sure we always had a homemade meal and clean clothes to wear.   My mom was always constant and a strong person, she would get so sick and then bounce back; it’s very hard to believe she is gone. I personally am very grateful to my sister Irma for taking such good care of her and allowing us to enjoy her for a longer time.  We love and miss you mom!!

Flora loved being a homemaker all her life, taking care of her children and grand-children and spending time with family. She enjoyed going yard selling and having yard sales, cooking and canning, and she received great joy from going to church and studying the Bible.

Guillermo will be remembered for his love of cooking, gardening, and his generosity.

David served in the Air Force as an airframe mechanic, keeping fighter jets in the air during the Cold War. He loved small towns and his wife Ruth which preceded him in death. 

Elma truly loved doing her own family’s genealogy and helping others with their work. Everywhere she lived she could be found working in the genealogy library.

I had forgotten how much light there is in the world,‘til you gave it back to me. - Ursula K. Le Guin

Michael was a great fix-it man, enjoyed making many new friends, and he loved and lived the gospel of Jesus Christ. Service to others was a huge part of his life but most important to him was family and his love for them.

Lavell was a hard worker and intelligent clear to the end. He could do math problems in his head faster than his son could with a slide rule! He was a soldier in the WWII Vet Infantry in France. He played the harmonica, loved to garden: farm boy at heart, and loved being a temple worker. He owned the Corner Market in Safford for 13 years. Tended the boilers in the copper smelter at San Manuel, AZ. Farmed and ranched for several years at the 7-B Ranch.

Florence will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and friend, whose heart was full of love and in return our lives are because of her. 

Mellani was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved the Gila Valley and her employment at Thatcher Schools. She was kind to everyone and blessed many lives with her love and service. We miss her very much!

Ruth enjoyed sewing and knitting Afghans for family and friends and will be remembered for her tremendous ability to cook.

Julie loved everyone, human and animal alike, and they loved her. 

Zina never missed going to tent revivals. She made blankets, dresses, and cradle boards for her community. She loved her family, including her 35 grandkids and 50 great grandkids and she knew them all. 

People are like stained-glass windows.  They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.  ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Lamell loved family and life. In high school as a Safford Bulldog he was known for his good looks and athletic abilities. Wilford “Whizzer” White of Mesa and football player for the Chicago Bears said, “Lamell John was the best all-around athlete he had ever seen.” He turned down a career in football and even an opportunity to try out for the US Olympics for a life as a rancher and father. 

Edd was a very kind and caring person. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He blessed the lives of many individuals; especially the youth helping them achieve their individual goals. He will be remembered and loved by many that he touched during his lifetime, especially his immediate family members.