Death Notices

Steven Albert Maher

Steven Albert Maher, of Tucson, passed away on Sept. 17, 2021, at the age of  82.  Steven was born on Dec. 18, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan to William Maher and Doris Atwater Maher.

He is survived by his siblings, Judith, Leon, and Leona.

A Committal Service will take place at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85024.

Arrangments are cared for by McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740.

Thomas “Tommy” Whidden

Thomas “Tommy” Whidden passed away with his loving fiance by his side on Oct. 10, 2021, in Fort Thomas, Arizona, at the age of 80. He was born on April 15, 1941, to Alice (Paxton) and Floyd Wallace Whidden in Safford, Arizona. There are no services at this time.

Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740.

Thomas Lucero

Thomas Lucero Jr.

Thomas Lucero, Jr., of Safford, quietly passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at the age of 80.  Thomas was born on Aug. 26, 1941, in Los Lunas, New Mexico, to parents Tomas Lucero, Sr., and Aurora Garcia Lucero.

A viewing for Thomas will be held on Sunday evening, Oct. 17, from 5 until 6 p.m. at the McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel, followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.  Interment will be in the Safford Cemetery following services.

Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 e. Main Street, Safford, Arizona 85546, 928-428-1740, www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.