Obituaries

Manuel M Quiroz

Manuel M Quiroz

Feb 11, 2019

Manuel M. Quiroz, 78, was called home to be with our Lord and Salvation on February 11, 2019.  He is survived by his beautiful wife of 50 years: Maria Quiroz; his Son: Manuel Quiroz Jr (Alicia Rosales); Daughters: Maria Eugenia Salcedo (Juan Carlos Salcedo), Claudia Ureña (Edward Ureña) and Elizabeth Quiroz (Roberto Valencia); Brother: Alfonzo Quiroz; Sisters: Magdalena Simental and...

Juan Pedro Salas

Juan Pedro Salas

Feb 10, 2019

Juan Pedro Salas, 63, of Tucson passed away February 10, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Olivia; son, Juan Pedro Salas; daughters, Berenice Alejandra Salas and Dulce Maria Miranda; sisters, Hermelinda Salas Tapia, Maria Teresa Salas Tapia, Josefina Salas Tapia and Rosa Armida Tapia and grandchildren, Abigail, Sophia, Jonathan and Jovanny.

Larry Allen Peterson

Larry Allen Peterson

Feb 10, 2019

Larry Allen Peterson: Husband, Father, and Business Management Consultant

Larry Allen Peterson of Patagonia, Arizona died on February 10, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 75.

Larry moved to the Patagonia-Sonoita area in 1993 with his wife Chris and their three children. A transplant from the North, it was soon as if he had been born of the region’s...

Aurora Garate

Aurora Garate

Feb 9, 2019

Aurora Garate, 82, of Tucson passed away on February 09, 2019. She is survived by her sons; Bernardo, Antonio and Arturo Garate, daughters; Carmen Garate and Aurora Valenzuela Garate, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bernardo Garate Urea. Aurora was a seamstress by trade who also loved to cook. She raised...

Manuel R. Ortega

Manuel R. Ortega

Feb 6, 2019

Manuel R. Ortega, 78, fallecio Febrero 06, 2019, acompanado de su familia. Le sobrevive su esposa de 50 anos de matrimonio, sus hijos y nietas, Nacio Febrero 12, 1940, originario de Santa Cruz, Sonora. Va a ser recordado siempre, mas nunca olvidado.

Jesus Rubio Ortiz

Jesus Rubio Ortiz

Feb 6, 2019

Jesus Rubio Ortiz, 89 was born in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico and lived in Tucson for over 60 years. Jesus died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ernestina A. Ortiz; his daughters, Julieta Ortiz and Ernestina Ortiz Rodriguez (Cristobal); grandchildren Jonas Rodriguez, Benjamin Rodriguez, Cristobal Rodriguez and Marisela...

Oscar Gerald Ornelas, Jr.

Oscar Gerald Ornelas, Jr.

Feb 5, 2019

Oscar G. Ornelas, Jr. passed away on February 5, 2019.  He is survived by his sons, Oscar Wulf Ornelas, III; daughters, Clarissa, Savannah and Angel; brothers, Ruben and Steve Ornelas; parents, Oscar and Elena Ornelas, maternal grandmother, Carmen Ornelas; and fiance, Susie Herrera. A very loving and generous person who made friends very easily.  He enjoyed playing the guitar and...

George Molina Munoz

George Molina Munoz

Feb 3, 2019

George M. Munoz, 68, passed away on February 3, 2019.  He is survived by his sons, George Munoz Jr. (Belinda), Brian Munoz (Felix), Alex Munoz (Lyssa), Angelino Munoz (Jessica); daughters, Tina Munoz and Suzette Munoz (Erasmo), brothers; Gilbert Munoz (Linda) and Frank Munoz (Dora), sisters; Yolanda Dabdoub (Carlos) and Gloria Valenzuela (Manny); 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  George Munoz...

Cecilia Marlene Tautimer

Cecilia Marlene Tautimer

Feb 1, 2019

Cecilia Marlene Tautimer, 65, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away last Friday night, February 1, 2019, due to long-term complications from heart surgery in 2012. Although she had been sick for some time, it was sudden for her immediate family, her caregivers. Marlene was born on December 10, 1953, the youngest of four siblings. She is survived by her daughter; Tisa,...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

Feb 1, 2019

Jose Garcia, 87, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2019 surrounded by family.  He is survived by his Sons: Jose Garcia, Antonio Garcia and Ramon Garcia; Daughters: Carmen Villanueva, Alma Garcia and Cindy Garcia; 14 Grandchildren and 25 Great-Grandchildren.  He will be truly missed but never forgotten.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels-Nogales. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels on...

Luis E Bustamante

Luis E Bustamante

Jan 29, 2019

Luis Bustamante, 84, earned his wings on January 29, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by his family.  He is survived by wife of 58 years: Angie Bustamante; Son: Luis Bustamante; Daughters: Ana Lizbeth Fiore and Maritza Bustamante; 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. 

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Mary Helen Marsteller

Mary Helen Marsteller

Jan 28, 2019

Mary Helen Marsteller (Peli), 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 28, 2019. Mary is preceded in death by her husband: Arthur; Son: Christopher; Father: Gustavo Garcia; Mother: Juana Lopez; Stepfather: Saturnino Lopez. Mary is survived by her daughters; Magda and Christina (Manny), brother; Manuel Rios, sisters; Cecilia Cavazos (Jr.), Rachel Marsteller (David) and Yolanda Montano (Henry),...

Lawrence Edward Phillips

Lawrence Edward Phillips

Jan 26, 2019

Lawrence Edward Phillips, age 73 passed Away early Saturday afternoon, January 26, 2019, at the Arizona State Veterans Home in Tucson, AZ. Born in Toledo, OH, on August 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Leo and Stella (Cox) Phillips. He attended schools in Johnson City, TN and Chicago, IL. In 1965 he was married to Linda (Crouch)...

Ramona Cecilia Burrola

Ramona Cecilia Burrola

Jan 26, 2019

Ramona Cecilia Burrola, 40, of Tucson,Arizona. Passed away on January 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Faather: Ignacio Burrola; She is survived by her husband, Jesus Moreno; Son: Jesus Manuel Moreno Burrola; Daughter: Francisca Guadalupe Moreno Burrola; Brother: Martin Pizano; Sisters: Alma Griselda Burrola De Celaya, Rosa Deliai Burrola De Moreno, and Juanita Asucena Burrola De Rivera;...

Edith O. Alvarez

Edith O. Alvarez

Jan 25, 2019

Edith O. Alvarez, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on January 25, 2019. She is survived by her sons; Pablo Jr., Robert (Nivea), Jose Manuel (Olivia), Samuel (Maribel) and Joel, daughters; Maria Elena Almada (Victor), Diana Fierro (Bene), Brenda Camacho (Raymond) and Edith, brothers; Juberto Ortiz and Sigberto Ortiz, sisters; Blanca Castillo and Elma Martinez and 13 grandchildren. She is...

Elvia Yolanda Carrillo

Elvia Yolanda Carrillo

Jan 24, 2019

Elvia "Yolie" Carrillo, 59, was called home to the Lord's side on January 24, 2019 in Rio Rico, Arizona.  She is survived by her Son: Marco A. Guevara; Daughters: Rebekah Rayas and Sarah Hinojosa; Brothers: Jesse Carrillo, Robert Carrillo and Raul Carrillo; 10 grandchildren.  A great person with a heart of gold whom would share her beautiful smile with anyone...

Lawrence David Jones

Lawrence David Jones

Jan 22, 2019

Lawrence D. Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully, at his Amado home with family by his side, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

He was born on June 22nd, 1934, in FT. Huachuca, AZ to John and Inez Jones of the Parker Canyon Ranch.  He graduated from Patagonia High School in 1952. He was very active in sports, playing and lettering...

Guillermo V. Santa Maria

Guillermo V. Santa Maria

Jan 20, 2019

Guillermo V. Santa Maria, 90, from Tucson passed away on January 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Leonila Santa Maria; son, Robert Santa Maria; daughters, Martha Encinas, Bertha Villasenor, Norma Santa Maria and Sylvia Martinez; brothers, Hilario, Francisco, Arturo, Horacio, Rogelio and Antonio Santa Maria; sisters, Virginia Robles, Maria Elena Bonillas and Hortencia Samorano; 12 grandchildren and 15...

Amelia Z Gallegos

Amelia Z Gallegos

Jan 20, 2019

Amelia Z. Gallegos, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona while surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her sons: Hector (Betty), Horacio (Patricia), Cesar (Dora Alicia), and Rene (Mariela); Brothers: Francisco Zepeda and Sergio Zepeda; Sisters: Alicia Pacheco and Leticia Tinglev; Grandchildren: Annette, Vanessa, Christian, Antonio, Gitzeni, Cesar, Marco...

Marie Christy Salazar

Marie Christy Salazar

Jan 17, 2019

Marie Christy Salazar, 52, of Tucson passed away on January 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughter; Annette M. Warren, brothers; Frank Favela and Ray Salazar, sisters; Jenny Favela and 5 grandchildren. Marie (known as Christy) was loved by many people from every area of Tucson. Marie was a very happy and fun person who helped anyone in need....