Obituaries

Mary Villa Federico

Mary Villa Federico

Jul 9, 2015

Mary Villa Federico (Licha), 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on July 9th, 2015. A Blessed Beautiful Mother, Sister and Grandmother. Proceeded in death by Parents; Antonio and Matilde Villa, husband; Heriberto Federico, brothers; Manuel, Frank, Antonio (Frances), Julian, Mike (Elenor), and sister; Jovita Duarte. Survived by brother; Refujio (Rita) Villa, her children; Heriberto (Elizabeth), Arnold, David, and Belinda Federico....

Martin Jose Gerardo

Martin Jose Gerardo

Jul 7, 2015

Martin Jose Gerardo, 52, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on July 7th, 2015. He is survived by parents; Jose F. and Raquel M. Gerardo, brothers; George (Giovanna), Joe (Patricia), Richard (Jeanette), sisters; Lupe ((Ace) Cooper, Rachel (Gary) Castano, Maria Esther (Rafael) Cruz, Patricia Gerardo (Manny). Martin was born on March 19th, 1963 in Nogales, Arizona with a hearing impaired disability....

Eugenia Zoryda Aguirre

Eugenia Zoryda Aguirre

Jul 5, 2015

Eugenia Z. Aguirre, 69, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2015, with her family by her side in her home in Nogales. She is survived by her sons, Jacobo Escoboza, and Jesus Alberto Escoboza; daughters, Dolores E. Legleu, and Esmeralda Ahumada; brothers, Francisco Aguirre, Artemio Aguirre, and Fernando Aguirre; sisters, Irene Aguirre, Idalia Aguirre, and Dioscilda Ayon;...

Joaquin Burruel

Joaquin Burruel

Jul 4, 2015

Joaquin Burruel, 54, of Tucson, AZ. passed away on July 4, 2015 . Survived by Yolanda Burruel (wife), kids; Cynthia (Joe), Jackie (Blas), Carlos (Claudia), Jessica (Rafael), Joaquin lll, (Mayra), 7 grandsons; Isaiah, Joaquin llll, Roman Marquez, Damian Isaac, Carlos Jr., 9 granddaughters; Jasmine, Alexis (Damian), Sarissa, Alanna, Lysenia, Saori, Danitza, Sammie, Jenissa, 1 great-granddaughter (Ivyana). You will be loved...

Deanna Marie Bernal

Deanna Marie Bernal

Jul 3, 2015

Deanna Marie Bernal, 33, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on July 3rd, 2015. She is survived by her son; Angel Jovanni Augustine Bernal, mother; Teresa Bernal-Martinez, sisters; Veronica Bernal, Norma Bernal, Claudia Martinez, brothers; Augustine Bernal, Jesus Martinez and Arturo Martinez, many tios/tias, cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Deanna was such a beautiful and loving person who helped others...

Damacio Salazar

Damacio Salazar

Jul 3, 2015

Damacio Salazar Sr., passed away on July 3, 2015, Surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his father Gilbert Salazar Sr. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rosella, his son Damacio Salazar Jr., his daughters; Monique (Fabian) Leon an Violet, grandchildren; Santiago, Sirai, Antonio and Christopher. His mother Eva Diaz, brothers; Gilbert (Lynn) Salazar and Armando...

Benjamin "Benny" Hoyer

Benjamin "Benny" Hoyer

Jul 2, 2015

Benjamin "Benny" Hoyer, was born in Tucson, AZ on June 21, 1954 and he entered eternal rest on July 2, 2015 to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Benny is preceded in death by his father Agustin Sr. and his two brothers Henry and Oscar. Our beloved Benny is survived by his daughters Denise (Raul), Christina (Michael), Daniella (Javier); sons...

Jose L. Ortiz

Jose L. Ortiz

Jun 30, 2015

Jose L. Ortiz passed away on June 30, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Aurora Ortiz, son; Jose Manuel, daughter; Josie Pacheco, grandson; Richard Ortiz, brothers; Frank and Ray, sisters; Cruz and Licha. Survived by his wife of 65 years; Concepcion Ortiz, sons; Raul Bonifacio (Lupe) and Johnny, daughters; Maria, Margaret (Jessie) Raley, Aurora (Eddie) Avalos, one...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Jun 30, 2015

Jose L. Ortiz, passed away on June 30, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents; Manuel and Aurora Ortiz, son; Jose Manuel, daughter; Josie Pacheco, grandson; Richard Ortiz, brothers; Frank and Ray, sisters; Cruz and Licha. Survived by his wife of 65 years; Concepcion Ortiz, sons; Raul Bonifacio (Lupe) Johnny, daughters; Maria, Margaret (Jessie), Raley, Aurora (Eddie) Avalos, one sister...

David J. Yslava

David J. Yslava

Jun 28, 2015

David J. Yslava, 41, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on June 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Helen Yslava. Survived by his sisters; Ronnie and Chela, children; Annette, David Jr, Roman, Ashley and Vanessa, grandchildren; David III and arriving soon Khloe, nieces and nephews; Gabby, Viviana, Julian and Jacob, nina; Terry, aunts, uncles and many...

Ralph Nuanez

Ralph Nuanez

Jun 25, 2015

Ralph Nuanez, 75, of San Bernardino, California passed away on June 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife; Maria Nuanez, he is preceded din death by his father; Albert Nuanez,his mother Frances Nuanez, his brother Albert Nuanez and his sister Alicia Ponce, sister's; Lilian Ornelas, Octilia Estrada, Mary Ruiz and Rachel Nuanez, daughter; Suzie Reyes and son Joseph (Jerry)...

Gayle Marie Dorsey

Gayle Marie Dorsey

Jun 23, 2015

Gayle Marie Dorsey passed away on June 23, 2015. She is survived by her children; Louis Marchetta lll, Christopher Marchetta, Taisha Marchetta, Nicki Marchetta, sisters; Mary Goodwin, Collette Harper, Thelma Harper, 16 grandchildren-First Church of God, special, giving, TDay food, driver for parishoners, everybody's momma, strong, endured a difficult life. She was a free-spirit. Loved to dance(Santana song, Adele), cooked,...

Tony L. Sanchez

Tony L. Sanchez

Jun 21, 2015

Tony L. Sanchez, 75, passed away on June 21, 2015. He was a loving, brother, father and grandfather. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; Nellie, Bobby, Jesus, Gloria, Tobby, Georgie, Romelia and Irene; children, Jose "Pepino" and wife Arlene Sanchez, Rene Sanchez, Monica Anguiano and Yolanda Sanchez; grandchildren, Crystal Castillo, Priscilla Sanchez, Danny Anguiano, Sabrina Sanchez, Albert Sanchez,...

Efrain Montano

Efrain Montano

Jun 15, 2015

Efrain Lopez Montano, 43, passed away on June 15, 2015. He is survived by his mother Norma Doe, step-father Eddie Doe, brother; Christopher Montano, step-sister Georgia and her daughter Samantha children; Analyssia, Bianca, Kristian, Kianna and Andres, his better half; Mary and many friends and family. Efrain was well liked by everyone and took pride in his work and family....

Christina H. Gutierrez

Christina H. Gutierrez

Jun 13, 2015

Christina H. Gutierrez, born December 22, 1960, passed away on June 13, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband, Raul; cherished son and daughter, Rick (Jennifer) and Maricela (Marco); precious grandson, Dominic Castro, and extended grandchildren, Taylor Adelman, Adrianna and Cristian Castro; beloved mother, Dolores Holguin, and father, Ramon (Cecilia) Holguin; brother Chris Holguin; and special friend, Ann Fox....

Alejandro Carbajal Alcantar

Alejandro Carbajal Alcantar

Jun 8, 2015

Alejandro Carbajal Alcantar Alejandro (Alex) Alcantar was born in Tombstone, Az on March 24, 1950, and passed away on June 8, 2015. He is survived by his Mother, Manuela Esther Carbajal Alcantar, Sisters Catherine (Ricardo) Gutierrez, Susan (Stephen) Kelley, Sandra Lee Alcantar, Cynthia (Jim) Moreno, Anna Louise Thompson, and Mary Ellen Quirk, preceded in death by Father, Alejandro Quintero Alcantar....

Antonio E. Dorame Jr.

Antonio E. Dorame Jr.

Jun 8, 2015

Antonio E. Dorame Jr. Born in Douglas Az November 29, 1946 Passed away on June 8, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife Carmen Dorame , Sons John Dorame Sr. (Lori Dorame) , Antonio Dorame III (Kassandra Dorame), Daughter Suzette Orantez (Fernando Orantez Jr.). Grandchildren John M. Dorame, Amanda Dorame, Ashley Dorame, Joel Peralta Jr., Brianna Dorame, Lydia Peralta,...

Anita R. Sanchez

Anita R. Sanchez

Jun 4, 2015

Anita R. Sanchez, Our beloved mother, nana, great-nana, received her guardian angel wings on June 4, 2015 at the age of 89, her final hours were spent surrounded by her loving family. She was a symbol of strength for all in her family who has given us unforgettable memories that we will all cherish forever. Proceeded in death by her...

Florence Childs

Florence Childs

Jun 2, 2015

Florence Childs 92, of Tucson, AZ. Passed away on June 2, 2015, at home. Funeral Services will be held at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 E. 26th St. of Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ.

Barbara Rosanne Carpio

Barbara Rosanne Carpio

Jun 1, 2015

Barbara Roseanne Carpio, 50 of Torrance, California passed away on June 1, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Frank Carpio, father; Richard Aros, brother; Tony Aros, son; Robert Bustamante, two nephews; Alex and Chris, daughter; Rosanne Inzunza, 4 granchildren. Born in Torrance California on June 12, 1964 and has resided in Tucson, Arizona for 25years. Memorial Service will be...