Obituaries

Jerome H Smith Sr.

Jerome H Smith Sr.

Oct 11, 2017

Jerome Henry Smith Sr. was born on October 17, 1955, in Oakland California to Lester Charles Smith and Robelene Lowe Smith. He was one of seven other children. He attended Locke High School in Los Angeles, California and later attended L.A. Trade technical College as well as decided to attend L.A. Occupational Center to become a Printing Specialist. He was...

Yolanda Quintero Martinez

Yolanda Quintero Martinez

Oct 10, 2017

Yolanda Q. Martínez Nació en Florence AZ. El 31 de Diciembre del 1948 Definir a Yolanda en una palabra, BONDAD seria lo esencial. Eso encierra todo lo que uno quisiera ser, aunque seria muy difícil, como hijo igualar, o, tan siquiera ser la milésima parte de lo buena y amorosa que fuiste. La gente que te conocía, en el momento te apreciaba...

Roberto Castelo Jr

Roberto Castelo Jr

Oct 9, 2017

Roberto Castelo Jr "El Chanate", 61, earned his wings and departed this earth on Monday, October 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Nogales, AZ.   He is preceded in death by his mother Leonor M. Castelo; his brother Jose Castelo; and his sister's : Leonor Castelo and Norma Castelo.  He is survived by his Son: Roberto Castelo III; Daughters:...

Francisco J. Islava

Francisco J. Islava

Oct 8, 2017

Francisco J. Islava, 71, departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 8, 2017. His final days and hours were spent in the presence, comfort, and love of his family. He is survived by Amanda Islava, his loving wife of 43 years; his sons, Francisco Javier Islava Jr (Sandra Mendoza), Alberto Islava, and Raul Islava (Nadia Gil), as well has his...

Cecilia T. Flores

Cecilia T. Flores

Oct 8, 2017

Cecilia T. Flores, 99, de Nogales, Arizona , conocida como “Palacho” por sus amistades y miembro de familia pionera de Nogales, Arizona fue llamada a la Gloria de Dios el Domingo 8 de Octubre de 2017. Ella fue hija de Antonio B Terrazas y Lydia Flynn. Fue esposa de Miguel Moreno Faerber, con quien se unió en matrimonio en el...

William E. Lawrence

William E. Lawrence

Oct 4, 2017

William E. Lawrence, 95, of Rio Rico, AZ died at home on October 4th, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Danbury, CT on August 22, 1922, son of the late Courtland and Nora (Costello) Lawrence. He graduated from Danbury High School and worked for the Southern New England Telephone Company as a Cable Splicer. Before entering World War...

Maria J. Griego Cadena

Maria J. Griego Cadena

Sep 29, 2017

Maria J. Griego Cadena, 66, died on Friday, September 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years: Ceferino Portela; Daughters: Ana Portela(Burrola), Lupita Portela (Stewart), Erica Portela (Lopez), Elsa Portela (Miranda) and Elia Portela (Cesena); Sons: Ceferino Portela, Manuel Portela and David Portela. She was a grandmother to 21 grandchildren and 4...

Estella Osuna Anaya

Estella Osuna Anaya

Sep 28, 2017

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Estella Osuna-Anaya passed away at the age of 51 due to a heart attack on September 28, 2017. Preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon M Anaya; mother, Petra G. Osuna and brother, Michael R. Osuna. Estella Leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Mario Anaya; children, Anthony (Vanessa), Francis, Stacy (Joe), Alexzandria (Eduardo), Mercadiez, Amilliya and Michael. Also survived by 17 Grandchildren; parent in-laws, Esther and...

Joe E. De La Cruz

Joe E. De La Cruz

Sep 27, 2017

Joe E. De La Cruz, 76, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in the peacefulness of his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Rachel De La Cruz; Daughters: Lina Saucedo, Erlinda Rey; Sons: Joe P. De La Cruz (Zulma), Rene De La Cruz and Victor De La Cruz. Brothers: David De La Cruz and Gilbert...

Sonya M. Gradillas

Sonya M. Gradillas

Sep 26, 2017

Sonya M. Gradillas January 23, 1967- September 26, 2017 Sonya was born to parents, Kathryn and Fernando Martinez on January 23, 1967. After a long battle with cancer, Sonya entered into the gates of Heaven on September 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Her four children and four grandchildren were her everything. She is preceeded in death by her son Joshua A. Gradillas and sister Kathy...

Emma Helen Isham

Emma Helen Isham

Sep 25, 2017

Emma Helen Isham passed away on September 25, 2017.  Please check back for her obituary.

Jose C Vargas

Jose C Vargas

Sep 24, 2017

Jose C. Vargas, 76, died on Sunday, September 24, 2017 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife: Maria Vargas Regalo; Sons: Francisco Vargas, Luis Vargas (Erica), and Ricardo D. Vargas; Daughters: Josefina Vargas, Barbara Vargas and Maria Dolores Vargas; Brothers: Felix Vargas, Jaime Vargas and Bruno Vargas; Sisters: Margarita Vargas, Maria De Los Angeles Vargas, Maria Dolores Vargas,...

Domitila A. Meza

Domitila A. Meza

Sep 19, 2017

Domitila A. Meza, 92 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 19,2017. She is survived by her children, Rosa Amelia Peckham, Trini Armenta, Connie Acuna and Tony Rivera. She was grandmother to 8 grandchildren and great grandmother to 2 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. A memorial service will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 6:30p.m....

Reggie Martinez

Reggie Martinez

Sep 18, 2017

On Monday, September 18, 2017, Reggie Martinez, father, son and brother, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 32 years old. Reggie will be forever remembered by his precious children, Amaryz and Adamari, by his parents Reginaldo and Laura, and by his brother Cesar (Yanessa) and sister Lauren (Sal) and his girlfriend Leslie. Reggie will also be forever remembered by...

Agustin Morales Cervantes

Agustin Morales Cervantes

Sep 17, 2017

Agustin Cervantes Morales, 67, de Rio Rico, Arizona, fue llamado a la Gloria de Dios el dia 17 de Septiembre.  Se fue en paz al sentirse rodeado por su linda esposa e hijos.Precedido en muerte por sus padres: Jose Cervantes y Maria Del Carmen Morales; Sus abuelos paternos: Todocio Cervantes y Maria De Jesus Morales;  Sus Abuelos Maternos:  Maurilio Morales...

Arsenio M. Lorta

Arsenio M. Lorta

Sep 17, 2017

Arsenio M. Lorta, 85, departed this earthly life at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.  Arsenio is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Angelina Lorta. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria De La Ossa Lorta.  They were married on February 14, 1953; Sons, Arsenio (Delly), George (Jennie), William (Rebecca) and Art (Margarita) Lorta; daughter,...

Edward G. Barrios

Edward G. Barrios

Sep 13, 2017

Edward G. Barrios passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 72 years old. Edward, known to most as Eddie, was born on December 31, 1944. He was born to his parents, Marco and Elvira Barrios, in National City, California. Eddie married the love of his life, Dolores SanNicolas, on July 27, 1968. They raised three...

Ramon Castro

Ramon Castro

Sep 13, 2017

Ramon Castro, 89, entered unto the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Maria Consuelo Martinez de Castro; sons, Ramon, Ruben, Rene, and Rafael; daughters, Lucia, Norma, Concepcion, Carmen, Cruz Elena, and Haydee; 41 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Services will begin on...

Betty M. Garnica

Betty M. Garnica

Sep 6, 2017

Betty M. Garnica 73 yrs old was born on February 22,1944 went home to the lord on September 6,2017 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She is survived by her children Martha Romero, Ramon Garnica, Theodora Garnica and Andy Garnica. She was grandmother to 8 grandchildren and great grandmother to 24 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her...

Jose Maria Lomeli

Jose Maria Lomeli

Sep 5, 2017

Jose Maria Lomeli Sr. went to the Lord our Savior on September 5, 2017 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 81. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Juchitlan, Jalisco Mexico.  Chema is survived by his lovely wife, Lydia H. Lomeli of 54 years, daughters; Lydia Martinez, Lorenia Thorman and Lucia Lomeli, son; Jose Maria Lomeli Jr.; 11...