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A Mass of Christian Burial for Mike will be celebrated Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church by Rev. Nicodemus Shaghel. Committal will follow in the Safford Cemetery.
A rosary and prayers will be offered Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at the Vining Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Sunday evening, November 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Vining Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mike, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
9
Service
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vining Funeral Home
1940 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546
Send FlowersNov
10
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
311 Central Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546
Send FlowersNov
10
Services provided by
Vining Funeral Home - Safford