Obituaries

Jesus Adolfo Zapata

Jesus Adolfo Zapata

Oct 10, 2015

Jesus A. Zapata, 71, born August 20, 1944, passed away, October 10, 2015. Preceded in death by Sharon Ann Zapata, son, Francisco William Zapata (Edilia), brother, Julio, grandson Francisco William Zapata ll, grandaughters, Yadel and Cynthia, great-grandaughter Ydette Cazares Urrea. Jesus worked for the State of Arizona and Pima County for over 20 years, viewed as a community activist, who...

Julio Serrano Gonzalez

Julio Serrano Gonzalez

Oct 10, 2015

Julio Serrano Gonzalez “El Bacoachi”, 67, returned to his heavenly home on October 10, 2015. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him the peace that he needed. Julio was born to the late Oscar Gonzalez and Benigna Serrano, in Bacoachi, Sonora Mexico, on July 30, 1948. Although...

Jesus Jose Moran

Jesus Jose Moran

Oct 9, 2015

Jesus Jose Moran, 69, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on October 9, 2015 of ALS. He is survived by his wife; Delia, and their children; Dora Eamon (Tom), Edgardo Moran, Veronica Orantez (Roland), and Patricia Moreno (Paul), his grandchildren; Tessyka Moran, Edgar Ybarra, Azaria Moran, John Moreno, Andrea Espinoza, Tommy Eamon, Ariana Espinoza, Carlos Moreno, Michael Eamon, Aubri Gonzales and...

Beatrice C, Fuentes

Beatrice C, Fuentes

Oct 8, 2015

Beatrice Cordova Fuentes "Tichi", 62, taken too soon...went to be with the Lord on On October 8, 2015. Surrounded by family and friends. Tichi was the true meaning of "Beauty" both inside and out. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, was there for all who needed her and her doors were always opened to everyone. Even in...

Armando A. Valencia

Armando A. Valencia

Oct 5, 2015

Armando A. Valencia, 80, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born on December 19, 1934. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maria Emma Valencia, daughter Selcita Valencia, his parents Eva Leeth and Armando Valencia Sr., brother Ramon Valencia and sister Alicia Grijalva. He is survived by three sisters, his loving family Armando...

Elena Ramos Varela

Elena Ramos Varela

Sep 28, 2015

Elena Ramos Varela, age 103, was called to her eternal resting place September 28, 2015. She was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on June 9, 1912 to Francisco Ramos Velazco and Rita Varela Tarazon. She is survived by her two daughters; Sylvia Saleeby de Nerey and Carmen Consuelo Ramos; sister, Dolores Ramos de Villanes; grandchildren, Sylvia Elena Nerey, Margarita (Arnulfo)...

Oscar R. Contreras

Oscar R. Contreras

Sep 24, 2015

Oscar R. Contreras (Cuate), 81, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015. He is survived by his children; daughters, Esther (Mariano) Gastelum, Olga C. Palacios and Guadalupe Contreras (Enrique Nolasco); sons, Freddie (Virgie) Molina, Oscar Jr. (Toto), Ricardo (Lupita) Contreras, Fernando (Juanita) Contreras and Hector Contreras; sisters, Rita (Eddie) Escobar, Margie (Jose) Zuniga,...

Dolores G. Bravo

Dolores G. Bravo

Sep 23, 2015

Dolores "China" Bravo It is with broken hearts that we send our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Niece Dolores Bravo to fly with the angels on September 23, 2015. Dolores was born February 14, 1944 and raised in Tucson Arizona and resided in her beloved Old Pascua all her life. Married to Rudy Bravo Sr. for 36 years. An active...

Ruben H. Alderete

Ruben H. Alderete

Sep 21, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Father, Tata and Husband, Ruben Hernandez Alderete at age 63, of Tucson, Arizona, on September 21, 2015. The funeral services will commence with viewing at 9:00 AM on September 26, 2015 at Martinez Funeral Chapel, with the Rosary beginning at 10:30 am. The Services will continue with...

Carlos Camacho and Andrea Camacho

Carlos Camacho and Andrea Camacho

Sep 20, 2015

Carlos and Andrea Camacho’s lives were cut short in a tragic accident on September 20, 2015. They were inseparable during their lifetime and remained so until the end. The love and commitment they shared was inspiring and admired by all. Preceded in death by parents Pete and Delfrida Murillo, Father George Camacho and granddaughter Princess Adelita Camacho; is survived by...

Grace Borquez

Grace Borquez

Sep 18, 2015

Grace Borquez, a long-time Tucson resident passed away peacefully on Friday the 18th of September. Grace was born in Oceanside California and as a young child relocated to Tucson with her parents. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Adelina Burruel, step-mother Agroda Burruel, brother Edwardo Burruel and beloved sister-in-law Olga Burruel. Mom was hard working and...

Maximina P. Urrutia

Maximina P. Urrutia

Sep 17, 2015

Maximina P. Urrutia, 44, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on September 9, 2015. She is survived by her daughters; Savannah R. Munguia and Celeste A. Guittirrez, 3 grandchildren; Sisters Deborah A. Ramirez, Carmen M. Urrutia and Naomi E. Urrutia; Brother Manuel Urrutia. Maximina was a lover of books and films. Opera was a passion and musical theater was a joy....

Angel Lopez

Angel Lopez

Sep 14, 2015

He is survived by his wife Bertha Lopez; son Ricardo Lopez; daughter Onory Lopez; six grandchildren and eight grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 15, at Martinez Funeral Chapels; Mass officiated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sept. 16; interment at Nogales Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Gilberto S. Bracamonte

Gilberto S. Bracamonte

Sep 13, 2015

Gilberto S. Bracamonte, 88, died in Nogales on Sept. 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by Francisco Leobardo Bracamonte and is survived by his wife Graciela P. Bracamonte; sons Jose Ramon Bracamonte, Angel Gilberto Bracamonte, Javier Fernando Bracamonte, Juan Carlos Bracamonte, Luis Arturo Bracamonte and Marco Antonio Bracamonte; daughters Maria Antonieta Cruz, Ana Graciela Bracamonte, Carmen Leticia Acosta and...

Raul Nanez Ortega

Raul Nanez Ortega

Sep 13, 2015

Raul Nanez Ortega, 89, of Patagonia, Arizona, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife; Esther Ortega and children; Gloria Perez, Paola Cervantez, Veronica Perez, Cassandra Ortega, Armida Ortega and Roman Ortega. He is preceded in death by mother, father, brothers, sisters and previous wife Angelita Ortega, survived by...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Ronquillo

Rodolfo "Rudy" Ronquillo

Sep 10, 2015

Rodolfo Ronquillo, 68, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 10, 2015. He entered this world on January 7, 1947 in Nogales, AZ, born to Reynaldo and Celia T. Ronquillo. He is survived by his children, Yemil (Tony) Sanchez; Rodolfo, Jr. (Adriana) Ronquillo; and Raymundo Ronquillo. He is also survived by his loving...

Socorro Baldenegro Rodriguez

Socorro Baldenegro Rodriguez

Sep 7, 2015

Socorro Baldenegro Rodriguez, 86, of Marana, Arizona, passed away on September 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; Roman Flores Rodriguez Sr. of 57 years, agriculture farmer and her beloved parents; Espiririon and Concepcion Baldenegro. Survived by he 5 children; Hector B. Rodriguez (Loretta), Lucia R. Acedo, Roman B. Rodriguez Jr. (Novela), Socorro Rodriguez, Rosa McMillan,...

Alfredo "Freddie" S. Bernal

Alfredo "Freddie" S. Bernal

Sep 5, 2015

It is hard to speak about our brother, uncle and friend without getting emotional. He was a great man one we could always count on and someone we sincerely loved. Until we meet again you will live forever in our hearts. Services will be held on Saturday 12, 2015 beginning at 9:00 am. at Martinez Funeral Chapels-Nogales. Mass will follow...

Frank Eugene Torres Jr.

Frank Eugene Torres Jr.

Aug 30, 2015

Frank Eugene Torres Jr., 33, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on August 30, 2015, he is survived by his mother, Patricia Vaughn; father, Frank E. Torres Sr. (Sally); brothers, Ramon Torres (Jenny) and Paul Torres. Also survived by 3 nephews, one niece, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson,...

Jose Bravo Gonzalez

Jose Bravo Gonzalez

Aug 26, 2015

Jose Bernal Gonzalez was born in Bacum, Sonora Mexico in July 17, 1936 and he was raised in Nogales Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents Sabina and Manuel Gonzalez and siblings Moises, Raul, Arturo, Petra, Josephina, Reina and Gloria. During his lifetime he met and married Mary H. Vargas and they raised their 7 children in Mammoth,...