John Francis Safin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Francis Safin (Dewey, Arizona), who passed away at the age of 61, on November 27, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though John Francis has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He is survived by: his cousins, Ramona, Joe and Jeannine; and his friends, Amy, Tori, Rocky and Dan.

Instead of flowers, please send a donation to Phoenix Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #335, 14424 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heritage funeral homes

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December 3, 2025

Penina Spinka wrote a sympathy message

“John and his vision changed our writers' lives from pursuing solitary endeavors to being part of a welcoming and encouraging group. To his friends and relatives, I share your sadness at his loss. -- Penina Keen Spinka”

December 3, 2025

Walter Goralski wrote a sympathy message

“I met John when I joined the Writers Round Table (WRT) in 2004. His presence at the end of table each meeting left no doubt who was in charge. He was an amazingly self-actualizing individual who taught me many things. When we had a controversy with Meetup, he resolved it in about 5 minutes after I had no luck for days and days. Condolences to John's family and friends, but no writer ever dies...their words are immortal.”

December 3, 2025

Sandi Layne wrote a sympathy message

“I met John when he was organizing a writers' critique group in 1999. He always impressed me as having a clear vision for what he wanted out of the group and, indeed, out of life. He was a confident, effective communicator, and force to be reckoned with, and he is already missed. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. Keep telling your favorite stories to keep him close. May his memory be for a blessing.”

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