Obituaries

Rodolfo R. Ramirez

Rodolfo R. Ramirez

Apr 4, 2012

Rodolfo R. Ramirez (Rudy) 80, of Tucson, went home on April 4, 2012. Survived by Lydia, his wife of 56 years; son, Rudy (Yolanda); daughters, Maria Elena Rico, Yolanda Ramirez, Lydia Cruz (David) and Susie Sandoval (Jesse); 11 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one grandson and two great-grandsons. Retired from Magma Copper Mine after 36 years of service....

Mary Louise Barreras

Mary Louise Barreras

Apr 1, 2012

Mary Louise Barreras was called home to the Lord on April 1, 2012. She was born June 27, 1935 in Tucson, Arizona. Mary is survived by children, Andrew Barreras (Adelita), Dennis Barreras (Mary) and Liza Campbell (Ray); six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, brother, Gene Ormsby (Lisa); sisters, Bernice Ormsby and Cecilia Ormsby. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00...

Oscar D. Rios

Oscar D. Rios

Mar 10, 2012

Oscar D. Rios, 31, passed away on March 10, 2012. Survived by his fiancé and best friend of 12 years, Danialle Cavanaugh; parents, Roque and Josefina Rios and 6 siblings. He was a favorite uncle to 20 nieces and nephews and had a countless number of family and friends. He will be missed by everyone he touched and will never...

Thomas Edward Connell

Thomas Edward Connell

Mar 9, 2012

CONNELL, Thomas Edward, son of James Dale and Patricia June Connell; father to James Connell, Josh, Jessica and Jamie Gawne; brother of Timothy and Jamie and uncle to Jake. He was a great drummer, father and friend anyone could have. He was loved by many and will be thoroughly missed by more. There will be a Memorial for him at...

Frances Valles Martinez

Frances Valles Martinez

Mar 5, 2012

Frances Valles Martinez 76, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose de Jesus V. Martinez and her sons, Jose V. Martinez, Jr. and Pedro V. Martinez. Survived by her daughter, Carmen M. Villegas (Roberto); sons, Raul Martinez and Rene Martinez (Joan); brothers, Ramon and Jesus Valles;...

Madonna Marie Rodgers Yrigolla

Madonna Marie Rodgers Yrigolla

Mar 4, 2012

Madonna Marie Rodgers “Fox” Yrigolla, 59, passed away on March 4th, 2012. She was born in Harbor Island, Newfoundland, Canada on August 25th, 1953. Survived by her husband Mike Yrigolla and sons; Felipe and Eric (Priscilla), grandkids; Eric Jr. and Eliza Marie; brothers, Joseph, Raymond, Tony and, Edward; sisters, Regina, Selina, Marion, Kathleen, Diane and Iris; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...

Rita Delia Martinez

Rita Delia Martinez

Feb 25, 2012

In Loving Memory of Rita Delia Martinez 5/28/1938 - 2/25/2012 Leaving behind surviving daughters, Martha Elena, Martina, Rosa Isela and Gloria and raising two of her grandsons of her own, Chilano and Tono; 15 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Rita was someone whose love cannot be measured. Her soul as pure as her love for her family and a heart as...

Albert C. Martinez

Albert C. Martinez

Feb 20, 2012

Albert C. Martinez 55, passed away on February 20, 2012. Survived by daughters, Corina, Marina and Bianca; brothers, Robert and Raymond; sisters, Yolanda, Olga, Irene, Linda and Lily; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Cora Martinez and his sister, Rachel Sanchez. Funeral Services will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS on Saturday,...

Valentin Vega, Sr.

Valentin Vega, Sr.

Feb 20, 2012

Valentin Vega Sr. 82, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012. Preceded by wife Josie Vega. He is survived by his four children; Yolanda (Tony), Valentin Jr. (Mary), Irma (Eddie) and Rudy (Amy); 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many family and friends. He was a cherished father and grandfather and renowned musician. Originally from Harlingen, TX he moved...

Maria M. Acedo

Maria M. Acedo

Feb 7, 2012

Maria M. Acedo 79, of Tucson, was called home on February 7, 2012. Our beloved mother passed away peacefully leaving behind eight children, Ramon Acedo, Frances Sanchez (Rudy), Joe Acedo (Monica), Javier Acedo, Cristina Acedo, Nellie Oulmaier (Bill), Jesus Acedo and Irene Acedo. Preceded in death by her mother, Francisca Aranda; husband, Ramon Cuen Acedo and her grandson, Daniel Trujillo....

Luisa V. Carreras

Luisa V. Carreras

Feb 1, 2012

Luisa V. Carreras 88, of Tucson, passed away on February 1, 2012. Survived by her children, Sylvia Romero, Celia Trujillo, Reynaldo V. Carreras, Cecilia Godinez, Mary Lou C. Lievano, Ralph V. Carreras, Mercedes Martinez, Rudy V. Carreras, Ramon Carreras and Raul V. Garcia; sisters, Carlota Aranda and Teresa Hajibrahim; brother, Tony Escalante and five generations of grandchildren. Blessed with a...

Fernando Solarez Lopez

Fernando Solarez Lopez

Jan 27, 2012

Fernando Solarez Lopez, Jr. born July 18, 1948 in Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Maria Eugenia Lopez. He is survived by their children, Vanessa, Fernando III and Matthew and four grandchildren. Also loved and survived by many family members and friends. He will be greatly missed. Visitation...

Alejandro B. Casteilanos

Alejandro B. Casteilanos

Jan 12, 2012

Alejandro B. Casteilanos He was born in Douglas, Arizona on May 2, 1917 and passed away January 12, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. His children are Alicia Borquez, Rose Mary Huerta and Richard "Sonny" Castellanos. Alejandro was married to Teresa Jiminez Castellanos and she was born in Pirtieville, AZ. They were married in 1940. His brothers were Salvador, Luis and Jose...

Za'Naya Flores

Za'Naya Flores

Jan 12, 2012

Za'Naya Flores born March 15, 2010 our precious little angel was called home by our heavenly Father on January 12, 2012. You will be greatly missed. Love Dad, siblings, grandparents, family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a Service at 9:30 a.m. MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave.,...

Herlinda Olivas Stell

Herlinda Olivas Stell

Jan 11, 2012

Herlinda Olivas Stell 94, of Tucson, AZ passed away on January 11, 2012. Survived by son, Patrick Stell; sister, Mary Larrivas as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick N. Stell; mother, Benita Olivas (Borboa); father, Pedro Olivas; brothers, Filiberto and Ramon and sisters, Josefina and Elisa. The family would like to...

Ramon S. Quiroga

Ramon S. Quiroga

Jan 5, 2012

Ramon (Ray) S. Quiroga 83, went to the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Born on June 26, 1928 in Patagonia, AZ, he relocated to Tucson, AZ in 1958 with his wife and family. He worked at ASARCO, Inc until retiring in 1988. Ray loved sports! He played many sports over the years including baseball, bowling and golf. When he...

Sergio Antonio Carrillo

Sergio Antonio Carrillo

Jan 1, 2012

Sergio Antonio Carrillo Sr 44, June 14 1967 – January 1, 2012. He was born in Naco, Mx. to Jesus Antonio and Teofila Carrillo. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Michelle A. Carrillo and their three children; Danielle, Sergio Jr. (Felicia) and Amanda (Luis); his special nephew, Gerardo Rivera; one beautiful grandson, Urijah Anthony Carrillo (his Travesuras);...

Socorro Alcaraz Moreno

Socorro Alcaraz Moreno

Dec 26, 2011

Socorro (Tola) Alcaraz Moreno age 84, Tucson, AZ, passed away December 26, 2011. Survived by Aberlardo Alcaraz (Maria), son; Patricia (Paty) and (Martin) Villasenor, daughter; also survived by grandchildren, Abelardo Antonio and Abelardo Alan Alcaraz, also Alan E. and Adel Alberto Villasenor. Preceded in death by parents, Prutalco and Sara Alcaraz; husband, Alejandro T. Moreno and son-in-law, Agustin G. Villasenor;...

Alvaro Mariscal Rivera

Alvaro Mariscal Rivera

Dec 6, 2011

RIVERA, Alvaro Mariscal, was born March 23, 1927 in Benson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria whom he was married to for 47 years; grandson, Joe Alvarez and great-granddaughter, Annissa Santana. Alvaro is survived by his daughters, Rachel Murillo (Fernando), Gloria Majalca and Yolanda Onitveros (Albert); sons, Alfonso (Linda), Marco, Manny (Lupe) and Alvaro (Cecelia); 20...

Richard N. Ortiz

Richard N. Ortiz

Dec 6, 2011

Richard N. Ortiz was a man who loved his family, easily made friends and was quick to help anyone in need. He passed away on December 6, 2011 at the age of 38. Richard was proud of his children, Emilio and Eliana. He often volunteered at their schools and was a stage dad for their folklorico dances for Viva Performing...

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