Obituaries
Jasper Tapia
Jul 2, 2012
Jasper “Chopper” Tapia, 38, of Tucson, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2012. He is survived by his Mother, Margie M. Tapia (Manny Bermudez), Siblings Hector (Anita) Tapia, Natalie Tapia and Mark Bland, Nephew Noè and Niece Ana (his babies) and many loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Hector G. Tapia,...
Linda Christine Fonseca Gallego
Jul 2, 2012
Linda Christine Fonseca Gallego, 62, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on July 2, 2012. Survived by her three children; Julie (Tony) Grijalva, Richard Wasson and Bianca (John) Aboytes; three siblings, Barbara, Virginia and Lew; seven grandchildren, Anthony, Danny, Nikko, Brittany, Giovanni and Trinity and one great-granddaughter Bella. Preceded in death by her father, Enrique , mother Bertha and brother, Hank....
Joseph H. Haber
Jun 27, 2012
HABER, Joseph H. 54, of Tucson AZ, passed on June 27, 2012. Survived by his wife Virginia Haber; brother, Aaron P. Haber; nieces, Jennifer Haber; nephews, Douglas Haber and Robert Bragger, and loving dog Belvedere. Joe was a loving husband and wonderful friend to many. Joe loved to ride motorcycles and race cars. Joe was the owner of All American...
John Galen Turner
Jun 26, 2012
John Galen Turner passed away suddenly 12 days after a simple hernia operation. Our Lord and Savior called him Home on Wednesday, June 26, 2012, with his wife at his side. He was born in Victoria, Texas in 1932 and settled in Tucson at Davis Monthan AF Base. John retired, and he went straight to work at Sun Tran as...
Richard Montoya
Jun 22, 2012
MONTOYA, Richard G., 67, of Tucson AZ, passed on June 22, 2012. Survived by daughter, Michelle Montoya; grandchildren, Julio, and Johnny; five sisters and three brothers, many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to nephew, Paul and niece, Monica. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Services entrusted to...
Patria Bonilla
Jun 8, 2012
Patria Bonilla age 84, entered into eternal peace on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. After living in New York City, she made Tucson her home. She was passionate about sewing and yard sales. Survived by her two daughters, Maria Acevedo (Gil) and Jeanne Quintela (Anthony); several sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was...
Juanita O. Martinez
May 31, 2012
Juanita O. Martinez Our precious Mother, Juanita O. Martinez, joined our Heavenly father and family members May 31, 2012. She leaves behind eight children, Norma (Frank), Chris (Louie), Stella (Rene), Lupe, Gilbert (Loretta), Becky (Rudy), Manny (Maria) and Tommy (Anna); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two angels "caregivers" Christina and Lupita; one sister, Maria Jesus Valenzuela; two brothers, Guillermo Olea and...
Arnoldo R. Alvarez
May 15, 2012
Arnoldo R. Alvarez 75, passed away on May 15, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary M. Alvarez; brother, Jose Angel Alvarez; children, Tina (Frank) Sandoval, Georgina (Raul) Almazan, Vera (Michael) Soltero, Sonya (Pete) Guerrero and Richard (Shems) Alvarez; nine grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and a "plethora" of brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death...
Israel R. Vargas
May 14, 2012
Israel R. Vargas 74, born August 2, 1937, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Survived by his sons, Israel (Angie) and Manny (Lynda); daughter, Irina (Kris); widower of Ingrid and partner to Nadia Keiser; grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of six. Also survived by five sisters, Stella, Mary, Annie, Della and Rosemary; two brothers, Alfred and Felix. Preceded in...
Maria C. Rico
May 10, 2012
Maria C. Rico 81, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2012. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Gilbert A. Rico, Sr.; children, Diana, Gilbert A. Jr. and Sally; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was very much loved by all and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services will be on...
Marie Acuna-Friend
May 7, 2012
Marie Acuna-Friend born August 2, 1960 went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Monday, May 7, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Jose Acuna; two brothers, Alfonso and Sergio Acuna; brother-in-law, James Friend and mother and father-in-law, Esther and Victor Friend. Survived by her husband, Thomas Friend; mother, Celia De Acuna; brothers, Ramon, Oscar, Armando...
Rose Victoria Keeton
May 4, 2012
Rose V. Keeton 66, of Tucson, AZ. Departed this earthly life on May 4, 2012 at 03:47. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Dave; daughter, Kimberly A. Cove (Tony); son, David T. Keeton; grandchildren, Daniel A. Cove and Gina M. Gumhawong; brothers, John Verdugo, Tom Verdugo, George Verdugo; sister, Gloria Verdugo. Special thanks to nephew Michael and...
Ventura U. Mendibles
Apr 30, 2012
Ventura U. "Charlie" Medibles 63, passed away on April 30, 2012. He is survived by his children, Selina Mendibles, Steven Mendibles, Adrian Mendibles (Susie), Ruben Mendibles and Kristen Mendibles; eight grandchildren, one brother, four sisters and many uncles, aunts, cousin, nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Tucson, AZ and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He loved Arizona Sports, the...
Frank G. Ramirez
Apr 26, 2012
Frank G. Ramirez "El Chino" 66, passed away on April 26, 2012. He is survived by his daughters, Meliza (Frank) Wood and Cynthia Ramirez; mother, Trinidad G. Ramirez; sister, Olivia (David) Escobedo; brothers, David (Margie) Ramirez, Jr. and Roy Ramirez; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren with one on the way, as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Carlota Estrada Fimbres
Apr 16, 2012
Carlota Estrada Fimbres, 98, of Tucson, AZ passed away on April 16, 2012. Survived by her sister, Ramona Estrada; daughter, Francisca Silverstein; son, Benjamin E. Fimbres, 38 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many more close family and friends in Tucson and Nogales. She was a loving daughter and dedicated, loving Mataji of the family. Her life was dedicated to...
J. Joseph Munoz
Apr 15, 2012
J. Joseph Muñoz was called home to the Lord on April 15, 2012. He was born June 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Rosa; cherished children, Joseph (Chelsea), Monique and Andrew; stepsons, Alex and Miguel Castillo; parents, Jose and Isabel; sisters, Olga Pickering and Annette Villarruel; nieces and nephews and soon to be...
Mildred Marie "Millie" Irons
Apr 14, 2012
Mildred Marie "Milllie" Irons 92, of Nogales, AZ died on April 14, 2012 with family at her side due to surgery complications. She was born July 2, 1919, to Charles and Rosa Jingst in Sutter, Illinois. Mildred enrolled at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1939. There she met and married Lee Irons the following year. Together they raised three...
Rita Olivas Lopez Mosley Manning
Apr 13, 2012
Rita Olivas Lopez-Mosley-Manning, 75, departed on Friday, April 13th to go home and be with the Lord. We believe she was met on the other side by our sister, her daughter, whom died on the same day, Friday the 13th. She is survived by her 8 children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As well as many friends and extended family. Funeral...
Carlos H. Burruel
Apr 8, 2012
Carlos H. Burruel "Herman", passed away on April 8, 2012 to join his brother, Rocky and father Armando. Survived by wife and best friend of 40 years, Lucy Burruel; mother, Carmen; children, Carlos, Katrina and Roman; grandkids, Marissa, Carlos, Lynette, Roman Jr., R.J., Adrian, Santino and Jazelle; sisters, Terry, Laura, Carmen and Isabel; brothers, George and Chapo. Herman; my true...
Bernardo Antonio Garlant
Apr 6, 2012
GARLANT, Bernardo Antonio, passed away at the age of 78 on the 6th of April, 2012. Having lived beside his beloved wife, Blanca Julia Garlant, married for 56 years. His beautiful brown eyes witnessed the birth and maturing of his four magnificent children, Maria R. Garlant, Blanca Julia Garlant, Bernardo Garlant, Jr. and Araceli Garlant. With time's passing he enjoyed...
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