Obituaries

Bertha Susana Uribe

Bertha Susana Uribe

Jul 16, 2019

Bertha Susana Uribe, age 78, passed away peacefully July 16th, 2019 due to congestive heart failure.  She was born August 8, 1940 in Mexico City to Jesus and Maria de Jesus Romo.  At the age of 22, she came to Nogales ad never returned to Mexico.  She met and married George Henry Uribe in 1962.  After a whirlwind 3 week...

Sally Rodriguez Robles

Sally Rodriguez Robles

Jul 16, 2019

Sally R. Robles earned her heavenly wings on July 16, 2019. Sally passed peacefully, surrounded by all of her loving family. Born in Brawley, California to the late Mateo Rodriguez and Elvira Hernandez Rodriguez. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Gregory A. Robles, beloved daughter Evelyn Montaño and sister Sylvia Benavidez. She leaves behind to cherish her memory,...

Humberto W. Sanchez

Humberto W. Sanchez

Jul 15, 2019

Humberto Sanchez, 73, earned his wings on July 15, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents: Elizardo and Inez Sanchez; and his brother, Roberto Sanchez. He is survived by his wife: Margarita Sanchez; Sons: Oliver Sanchez, Oscar Valencia Winkler and Jose Valencia Sanchez; Daughters: Cynthia Sanchez Valencia and Eleonora Sanchez; 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.Humberto...

Donald Lee Smith

Donald Lee Smith

Jul 15, 2019

Donald Lee Smith SR. was born on December 27, 1948, to James Chester and Iree Smith, in Tucson Arizona.  Donald went to Tucson Magnet High School and was known for playing football and baseball. He graduated in 1968. He then joined the Army and served the country for 13 months.  He work for the City of Tucson as a street worker for 25 years. He...

Antonia Holguin

Antonia Holguin

Jul 14, 2019

Antonia “Toni” Holguin, beloved mother, grandmother, mother in-law, and sister, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2019. She was 78 years old, born on December 20, 1940 in Tucson, AZ. She is preceded in death by her husband Eddie “Lalo” Holguin; children, Carlos Aguirre Jr. and Frances Martinez; and grandson, Jose “Kito” Pichardo. She is survived by...

Mark A. Archunde

Mark A. Archunde

Jul 13, 2019

Mark Alfonso Archunde, 35, was taken away from us way too soon.  He is survived by his parents, Manuel and Louise Urrutia; brothers, Lawrence Archunde (Mirna Medina), Joseph Urrutia (Angelica) and Caleb Urrutia; sisters, Sarah Urrutia (Michael Saenz) and Vanessa Urrutia; daughter, Mercedes Contreras, granddaughter, Kimberly Young; maternal grandmother, Roberta Real; nieces and nephews, Santiago Archunde, Tattiana Archunde, Lawrence Archunde...

Walter D Webber

Walter D Webber

Jul 13, 2019

Walter D. Webber, 78, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Green Valley.  He is survived by his wife: Vickie Webber; Daughters: Damaris Hochanadel (Jim), Bethany Macklin (Mike), Cambria Woodard (David) and Gabrielle Malay (Dave); Sisters: La Donna Freeze, Juanita Berry and Betty; and 6 Grandchildren.

 

Gabriel F. Flores

Gabriel F. Flores

Jul 13, 2019

Gabriel Flores, 83, from Tucson passed away on July 13, 2019.

 

 

 

 

Mirza Gloria Vega Gonzalez

Mirza Gloria Vega Gonzalez

Jul 13, 2019

Mirza Gloria Vega Gonzalez, 47, earned her wings on July 13, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  She is survived by her husband: Mario Fernando Ruiz.  Her stepkids: Simei Ruiz Llanos, Cristian Ruiz Siqueiros, Shantal Nayomi Ruiz Llanos, and Dulce Perez; Her brothers: Francisco Ramon Vega Gonzalez and Atanacio Vega Gonzalez; Sisters:  Herminia Vega Gonzalez, Guadalupe Vega Gonzalez, Marta Vega...

Patricia Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Smith

Jul 13, 2019

Patricia Ann Smith was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 27, 1952 to Jim and Helen Davis.  Patricia went to and graduated from Tucson Magnet High School in 1970. She then went to work for the University of Arizona until she started with the Tucson Electric Power Company in 1981. She worked with TEP for 35 years and retired as a INTERNATIONAL RIGHT...

Maria Cristina Soto Romero

Maria Cristina Soto Romero

Jul 11, 2019

Maria Cristina Soto Romero, 99, passed away on July 11, 2019.  She is survived by her children, Graciela Soto Rodriguez, Cristina Soto Rodriguez, Raul Soto Rodriguez, Margarita Soto Rodriguez, Carlos Soto Rodriguez, Rosa M. Soto Rodriguez, Ignacio Soto Rodriguez, Aurora Soto Rodriguez and Alfonso Soto Rodriguez; brothers, Carlos Soto Romero, Alfonso Soto Romero and Raul Soto Romero.

JoAnne Virginia Griffin

JoAnne Virginia Griffin

Jul 10, 2019

JoAnne V. Griffin

It is with great sadness the Family of JoAnne V. Griffin, 61, born February 21, 1958, was called upon by our lord and received her set of wings on Wednesday July 10, 2019. JoAnne is the daughter of late Guadalupe Rose Valdez and Joe Romero. She was the eldest of five siblings: Ricardo (Alyssa) Valdez, Rosemarie Valdez,...

William Charles Leonard

William Charles Leonard

Jul 9, 2019

William Charles Leonard died peacefully at his home in Sonoita, Arizona on July 9, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Velma and George Leonard, and his brother George “Mick” Leonard.  He is survived by his niece Amy Leonard of Oregon and his nephew Patrick Leonard of Virginia.

John R. Rivas

John R. Rivas

Jul 9, 2019

John R. Rivas, 84, of Tucson passed away on July 9, 2019. John was born here in Tucson in 1934 and attended Tucson High School. John was a jack of many trades; he worked in housekeeping, delivery business, top chef in the Marana Military Base, also worked as a cook and he was a farmer for over 16 years. He...

Gloria Jean Ortiz

Gloria Jean Ortiz

Jul 5, 2019

Gloria Jean Ortiz, 46, of Tucson passed away on July 5, 2019. She is survived by her mother; Guadalupe T. Ortiz, father; Oscar V. Bojorquez, brother; Leonard Bojorquez (Veronica), sisters; Theresa Bojorquez (Sam) and Joanna Bojorquez, her boyfriend; Mark Ottmer,  nieces’ and nephews; Danielle, Selena, Alexis, Sydney, Jasyah, Leonard Jr., Lillyanna, Diego, Rene, Mariah, Evan and Jeremiah, Aunts, uncles, cousins...

Veronica T. Duarte

Veronica T. Duarte

Jul 4, 2019

Veronica T. Duarte, 45, earned her angel wings on July 04, 2019 in Chandler, AZ, a place she called home. Her celebration of life will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapel on July 19, 2019 at from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for immediate family and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for other family and close friends.  Veronica was...

Josefa Barrera Palacios

Josefa Barrera Palacios

Jul 4, 2019

Josefa Barrera Palacios, 79, of Tucson,AZ. Passed away on July 4, 2019. She is survived by her beloved husband; Pedro Garcia Palacios,sons; Pedro Xavier Palacios and Jesus Jose Palacios, daughters; Cristina Palacios and Rosa Mana Siqueiros, brother Leonardo Barrera, sisters; Guadalupe Barrera Carlon, Maria Luisa Carlon and Mercedes Carlon, grandchildren 27 and great grandchildren 38. She is preceded in death...

Mario Manuel Cañez Martinez

Mario Manuel Cañez Martinez

Jul 4, 2019

Mario Manuel Cañez Martinez, 67, earned his wings in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by his loving family on July 4, 2019.  He is survived by his wife: Myrna Cañez; Sons: Jesus Fernando Cañez, Luis Rene Cañez and Mario Cañez; Brothers:  Rogelio Cañez, Oscar Cañez, Daniel Cañez and Roberto Cañez; Sisters:  Yolanda Castillo, Leticia Gonzalez, Hortencia De La Re, Alba Rita Gonzalez...

Ramon Garcia

Ramon Garcia

Jun 29, 2019

Ramon Garcia, 59, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2019.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Catalina Garcia; son, Alan Garcia and his wife Marla Aviles; daughters, Cathy Garcia and Isabella Garcia; brothers, Jose Alfredo Garcia and Antonio Garcia; sisters, Carmen Garcia, Alma Garcia and Cindy Garcia; grandchildren, Vianney, Genesis and Abiel;...

Mary Lou Rodriguez

Mary Lou Rodriguez

Jun 27, 2019

Mary Lou Rodriguez, 77, was granted her wings on June 27, 2019 in Nogales, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband: Raul Rodriguez; Sons: Raoul Rodriguez and Omar Rodriguez; Daughters: Martina Olivares and Isabel Lechuga; Brothers: Manuel Ojeda and Ernesto Ojeda; Sisters: Estela Felix and Clarissa Horton; 5 grandchildren: Raul Rene Lechuga, Oscar Rene Lechuga, Cristian...