Obituaries

Harvey Rodriguez Montenegro

Harvey Rodriguez Montenegro

Apr 21, 2017

Javier “Harvey” Rodriguez Montenegro, from Tucson, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2017 at the age of 57. Harvey is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Veronica Montenegro; his son, Angel Montenegro (Lisandra); his daughter, Selena Montenegro; his brothers, Albert Montenegro, Eddie Montenegro, Luis Montenegro and Danny Montenegro; his sister, Susan Alcarez; his father and mother-in-law’s, John...

Lorenzo Maldonado Escobar

Lorenzo Maldonado Escobar

Apr 20, 2017

Lorenzo M. Escobar, 53, passed away on April 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother Rita M. Escobar, brother Albert M. Escobar and Grandmother Guadalupe Perez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Fimbres Escobar, whom have been together for 31 years; sons, Lorenzo F. Escobar, Jr. and Nicholas F. Escobar; brother, Camillo Escobar; sisters, Guadalupe...

Jose Gilberto Steel

Jose Gilberto Steel

Apr 19, 2017

Jose Gilberto Steel, 82, passed away on April 19, 2017 surrounded by family in Tucson.  He is survived by wife, Delfina L. Steel; sons, Jesus, Rene, Daniel, Martin, and Samuel; daughters, Victoria and Idalia; brother, Franky; Sisters, Ramona and Victoria; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels, 891 W. Mariposa Rd., Nogales, AZ.

Moises Martinez

Moises Martinez

Apr 18, 2017

Moises Martinez passed away suddenly at the young age of 41 on April 18, 2017.  He is survived by his fiancé, Deanna Hernandez; sons, Arturo Martinez, Armando Martinez and Moises Martinez Jr.; step- son, Anthony Hernandez; daughter, Giselle Martinez; brothers, Miguel Angel Sule and Juan Manuel Martinez; sister, Maria M. Martinez; mother, Leticia Montes De Martinez; maternal grandfather, Jose Montes;...

Graciela Leyva

Graciela Leyva

Apr 18, 2017

Graciela Leyva, 57, passed away surrounded by family on 04/18/2017.  A public viewing will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 p.m..  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels,

Maria De La Luz Abarca Garcia

Maria De La Luz Abarca Garcia

Apr 17, 2017

Maria De La Luz Abarca Garcia, 78, departed this early life on April 17, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Born to Manuel and Roselia Abarca, whom have preceded her home to our Lord. She is survived by her sons, Roman Garcia (Yvonne), Benjamin Garcia and Octavio Garcia (Genevieve); daughter, Roselia Kublin; brother, David Vargas Abarca; sister, Ofelia Abarca; grandchildren, Damian, Jacqueline,...

Mary L. Davis

Mary L. Davis

Apr 16, 2017

Mary L. Davis, 86, was called to her eternal resting place on April 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, María Luisa Grijalva, and her daughters, Rosie Hernandez and Gloria Herrera. She is survived by her daughters: Blanca Rosales, Irma Rosales and Martha Miranda (Luis); brother, Ray Lizarraga; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Mary’s memory...

Luz Lugo Hernandez

Luz Lugo Hernandez

Apr 14, 2017

Luz Lugo Hernández, 67, born on December 28,  1949, lost her battle with cancer on April 14, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Luz is survived by her 5 children, 28 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She will be forever missed, never forgotten and always in our hearts. If roses grow in Heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me,Place them in my Mother’s...

Victoria "Tori" Dallas Grijalva

Victoria "Tori" Dallas Grijalva

Apr 12, 2017

Our beloved, Victoria, was granted her angel wings on April 12, 2017 at the precious age of 6 years old.  Her vibrant and animated personality redefined the joy that having a girl does to a family.  Her family and friends will never forget her unconditional love and her larger-than-life spirit…a spirit that will now live within each and every heart she...

Maria Del Carmen Bermudez Espinoza

Maria Del Carmen Bermudez Espinoza

Apr 10, 2017

Maria Del Carmen Bermudez Espinoza, 88, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of 58 years, Fausto P. Espinoza on April 10, 2017.  She was born to Francisco and Concepcion Bermudez on July 16, 1928.  She is survived by her sons; Luis Rene Espinoza, Jacinto B. Espinoza (Patricia), Fausto B. Espinoza, Francisco Xavier Espinoza (Bernadette), Victor Hugo Espinoza and...

Josefa Ruiz Gutierrez

Josefa Ruiz Gutierrez

Apr 9, 2017

Josefa R. Gutierrez, 105, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Luis Gutierrez and her sons, Luis and Hector Gutierrez on April 9, 2017. She was born to Manuel and Julia Ruiz on September 23, 1911 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. She is survived by her children Gloria Arellano (Jesus), Rosario Montes (Ramon), Armando Gutierrez (Yolanda) and Matilde Gutierrez; 16...

Oscar Carlos Leal Sr

Oscar Carlos Leal Sr

Apr 8, 2017

Oscar Carlos Leal Valdez Sr, 85, passed away in Tucson on April, 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by his parents Guillermo and Elena Leal; Stepmother: Micaela Leal; brothers: Guillermo Leal and Ernesto Leal; His sisters: Emma Galindo Leal and Olga Soriano Leal;  He is survived by his wife: Maria Antonieta Leal; His son:...

Angel Balganon

Angel Balganon

Apr 5, 2017

Angel Balganon, 66, passed away on 04/05/2017 in Rio Rico, AZ surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife Evangelina Balganon; His sons: Javier Balganon and Victor Balganon: His daughters, Lupita, Gabriela, Cinthia and Dulce Alvarez; Brothers: Juan, Martin, Agustin; Sisters: Rosamaria, Dolores, Luz Maria and Luisa; Daughters in law:  Gabriela Bakazar, Kenia V. and Lourdes Balganon; Son...

Juan De Dios Amarillas

Juan De Dios Amarillas

Apr 4, 2017

Juan De Dios Amarillas, 54, passed away on 03/29/2017 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife Nora Delia Amarillas; Son: Joan Amarillas; His parents: Daniel Amarillas and Isabel Montoya.  Visitation on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Chapels.  Rosary will be recited during the visitation at 7:00 p.m. Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ...

Aurora A Chacon

Aurora A Chacon

Apr 3, 2017

Name: Aurora A. Chacon Age: 78  Born: August 20, 1938 in Juarez, Mexico Date of Death: April 3, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona Survived by: Her children Sergio(Joann), Efrain, Gustavo(Sara), Leonardo(Patricia), Juan, Ernesto(Irma), Lorena(Aurelia), Ruby, Leticia(Lorenzo Morarrez), 45 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, Sisters: Socorro Nava, Yolanda Torres and their families. The Matriarch of her family, known as “La Reina de La...

Sylvia R. Pesqueira

Sylvia R. Pesqueira

Apr 3, 2017

Sylvia Pesqueira, 74, beloved mother was called to her eternal resting place on April 3, 2017.  She entered this world on March 2, 1943 in Nogales, Sonora, born to Francisco and Filomena Robles.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Gilberto R. Pesqueira.  She is survived by her sons and daughter: Gilbert (Becky), Sylvia (Jerry),...

Julio Rosario Lebron

Julio Rosario Lebron

Apr 2, 2017

Julio Rosario Lebron, 99, Passed away surrounded by his family in Rio Rico, Arizona on April2, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his wife Enriqueta Pabon.  He is survived by his daughter Sonia Garcia and his son Hector Ortiz; His brothers: Rufino Melendez and Candita Melendez; 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great granchild.  Funeral services entrusted...

Robert H. Plata

Robert H. Plata

Apr 2, 2017

Robert H. Plata, 64. Passed away on April 2, 2017 surrounded by the unconditional love of his family. Born 28 May 1952 to Lily Godoy and step-father Augustine Godoy, and the eldest of four siblings: Christina Sagasta, Augustine Godoy, Beatrice Rodriguez and Steven Godoy. As well as a beloved father to Melissa and Vanessa. "You meant so much to all...

Michelle Gherna Campas

Michelle Gherna Campas

Apr 2, 2017

Michelle Campas (Gherna) 39 years old of Tucson, Arizona was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 2nd, 2017. Michelle was born on July 7th, 1977 in Morenci, Arizona. She is survived by three daughters, Jasmyn, Jalyn, and Jiselle Campas. She is also survived by her parents, Gilbert and Maria Elena Gherna of...

Victor Leon Guerrero

Victor Leon Guerrero

Apr 2, 2017

Victor Leon Guerrero, 87, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on April 2, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents Pedro Leon and Venancia Guerrero and son Juan Pedro Leon; He is survived by his wife: Amanda F. Leon; His sons: Victor Manuel Leon, Eduardo Leon, Jorge L. Leon, Javier Leon, Victor Hugo Leon; Daughters: Olivia Parra Leon and...