Obituaries

Jennie Parra

Jennie Parra

Apr 18, 2016

Juanita Parra, born on November 24th, 1930, spent the first six years of her life in her hometown, Guadalajara, Mexico. Her family then moved to Nogales, Sonora where Juanita spent the rest of her childhood into her adulthood. She then immigrated to the United States of America and became a citizen in 1967. Juanita was a hard worker, a strong...

Gerardo Lopez

Gerardo Lopez

Apr 10, 2016

Gerardo Lopez, 39, beloved Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 10, 2016. He entered this world on July 25, 1976 in Nogales, SON. He is survived by his mother Rosario Leyva; sisters Rosa and Vanessa Lopez; brothers Augie, Abraham and brother Luis Lopez; brother-in-law Raul Cazares; sisters-in-law Melissa Maldonado and Sara Lopez, also many nieces, nephews...

Julia F. Neumann

Julia F. Neumann

Apr 10, 2016

Julia F. Neumann, 82, joined her husband in Heaven on April 10, 2016, peacefully she passed at home in Nogales, Az with her children by her side. She is survived by her son, Kort W. Neumann III; daughters, Clarice F. Rincon, Karla Ahumada, and Kimberly Madril; brother, Richard Saldamando; 13 grandchildren from, Rincon Family, Alexis, Danielle, and Daniel, Jr.; Ahumada...

Celia Rocha Sanchez

Celia Rocha Sanchez

Apr 8, 2016

Celia Rocha Sanchez, 91 of Tucson, Az. was called to Heaven on April 8, 2016 to join her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Celia is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. We love you Tia Honey. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from...

Annalisa Machado

Annalisa Machado

Apr 7, 2016

Annalisa Machado, 35, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on April 7, 2016. She is survived by her mom; Margaret Moreno, dad; Richard G. Machado, fiancé; Guillermo E., son; Angel Rene, daughter; Giselle E., sisters; Julia Alvarado and Vero, brothers; Richard Jr and Ruben, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Our Beautiful Angel was wrapped in God's arms and carried off...

Rey Alvarez

Rey Alvarez

Apr 7, 2016

Rey Alvarez, 52, Chief of South Tucson Fire Department, was called to his eternal resting place on April 7, 2016. He entered this world on September 5, 1963 in Tucson, AZ, born to Dora Alvarez. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Suzie Alvarez, loving children; Celina (Jack) Alvarez, Reynaldo and Jessica Alvarez, Maritza (Adrian) Alvarez, grandchildren;...

Hugo "Juice" Grijalva

Hugo "Juice" Grijalva

Apr 5, 2016

Hugo “Juice” Grijalva, 44, passed away on April 5, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Guadalupe Grijalva; sons, Austin and Julian Grijalva; daughters, Erica and Camila Grijalva; parents, Francisco and Irma Grijalva; brothers, Marcos, Rene, Enrique and Alvaro Grijalva; as well as many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Visitation will be on Friday, April 8,...

John A. Kramer

John A. Kramer

Apr 4, 2016

John Kramer, 85, born August 2, 1930, was a local businessman for many years and an Army Veteran. He married Dr. Amalia Rodriguez on November 27, 1954. He served our country by enlisting in the Armed Forces of the U.S. Army at 17 years old and was stationed in Germany. He will be dearly missed but always remembered has a...

Jose "Joe'' V. Ortiz

Jose "Joe'' V. Ortiz

Apr 4, 2016

Jose (Joe) V. Ortiz, 88, of Ruby, AZ, departed on April 4, 2016. Preceded in death by his loving wife; Gloria T. Ortiz and son; Joe "Mafos" T. Ortiz Jr. Beloved Patriarch of 12 children; Guadalupe T. Ortiz, Eliza (Sergio), Cecilia (Miguel) Santa Cruz, Oralia (Gene) Ahumada, Yolanda (Edward) Padilla, Fernando (Susie) Ortiz, Abraham (Penny) Ortiz, Anna Bertha Ortiz, Martha...

Maria Dalia Nido Valencia

Maria Dalia Nido Valencia

Apr 3, 2016

Mom You will be missed dearly. You had the heart of a lion. You were courageous, responsible, loyal, trustworthy, loving...as well as a leader, and would protect your family and anything that you took pride in and loved. Thank you for all of your warm hugs, kisses and sweet "I love you's". The beautiful memory of you will always live...

Maria Dalia O'Reilly

Maria Dalia O'Reilly

Apr 3, 2016

Mom You will be missed dearly. You had the heart of a lion. You were courageous, responsible, loyal, trustworthy, loving...as well as a leader, and would protect your family and anything that you took pride in and loved. Thank you for all of your warm hugs, kisses and sweet "I love you's". The beautiful memory of you will always live...

Alberto Santa Cruz

Alberto Santa Cruz

Apr 2, 2016

Alberto Santa Cruz Jr. De 44 años de edad falleció por la mañana 2 de Abril del 2016 en Tucson, AZ. Hijo mayor de Alberto Santa Cruz Sr. y María De La Luz Santa Cruz Chávez, Alberto Jr. (conocido como Tico por su familia) nació el Los Angeles, CA el 15 de Febrero de 1972. Tico amaba a su familia...

Manuel C. Melendez

Manuel C. Melendez

Mar 31, 2016

Manuel C Melendez, 71, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on March 31, 2016. He entered this world on June 16, 1944, in Obregón, Sonora. Born to Manuel Melendez and Maria Felicitas Castañeda Rodríguez. He is survived by his son, Jesus Melendez; daughters, Beatriz Ceballos (Mario) and Miroslava Melendez (Virgil); his five grand-daughters (Michell, Alexis,...

Socorro Enrique (Rick) Brown

Socorro Enrique (Rick) Brown

Mar 26, 2016

Socorro Enrique Brown, 59, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on March 26, 2016. He entered this world on August 21, 1956 in Douglas, AZ, born to Socorro Garcia Brown and Francisca Cordova Brown. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, 6 children; Joel, Ryan, Ana (Adrian), Christina, Eugene, and Marina, 6 Grandchildren; Epiphany, Jordan, Alexis, Micheal,...

Rick Ontiveros Stanton

Rick Ontiveros Stanton

Mar 25, 2016

Rick "Big Man" Ontiveros Stanton, 42, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on March 25, 2016. He is survived by his mother; Silvia Ontiveros Stanton, father; Chuck Stanton, brothers; Carlos R. Stanton, Santiago J. Stanton, Chris Stanton and Fernando Lopez. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 5:00...

Rick ''Big Man" Ontiveros-Stanton

Rick ''Big Man" Ontiveros-Stanton

Mar 25, 2016

Rick “BigMan” Ontiveros Stanton, 43, was called to his eternal resting place on March 25, 2016. He entered this world on August 10, 1972 in Tucson, AZ, He is survived by his father Chuck Stanton; mother Silvia Stanton; brothers Carlos R. Stanton, Santiago J. Stanton and Fernando Lopez. A visitation will be held on Wednesday April 6, 2016, from 5:00p.m....

Cecilia Galarza Yanez

Cecilia Galarza Yanez

Mar 22, 2016

Cecilia Galarza Yanez passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016 at the age of 95. She is survived by her children; Nellie and Ernesto Jr., 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ernesto F. Yanez Sr. and brothers and sisters. Visitation will be...

Margarita Delgado

Margarita Delgado

Mar 22, 2016

Margarita Delgado, 73, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Margarita is preceded in death by her mother, father, husband Gonzalo Delgado, life long partner Daniel Martinez, daughter Rosa Delgado, son Andres Delgado, and sister Rita Mitchell. She is survived by her sons Daniel, Robert (Anna), and Gonzalo...

Jesus Francisco Navarro

Jesus Francisco Navarro

Mar 17, 2016

Jesus Francisco Navarro, 30, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on March 17, 2016. Survived by his life long partner, Jessica Varela, his parents, Betty A. and Frank R. Navarro, brother, Arturo Antonio Navarro. Preceded in death by his son, Jacob Navarro. Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 22, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Chapels,...

Raul V. Vasquez

Raul V. Vasquez

Mar 13, 2016

CPL. Raul V. Vasquez (Oso, Speedy) 91, was called home March 13, 2016. Born November 11, 1924 in Ajo, AZ. Preceded in death by son Marcos (Cacu) Martinez-Vasquez. Survived by loving wife of 62 years; Rosalia Y. Vasquez, sister; Maria Mendoza, 11 children; Aida (Lalo), Ana (Steve) Montoya, Irma Rivera, Sylvia (Rene) Skinner, Raul Jr. (Sylvia) Vasquez, Oscar (Vicky) Vasquez,...