Obituaries

Michael Anthony Navarrette

Michael Anthony Navarrette

Mar 23, 2015

Michael Anthony Navarrette, 48 of Tucson, Arizona, went unto the Lord on March 23, 2015. He is survive by his mother, Gloria Navarrette, sisters; Georgina Navarrette, ,Marisella (Andy) Tona, brothers; Elias, Paul and Ricardo (Monica) Robles, aunt; Julie Bustamante, uncles; David, Paul Sayre, 22 nieces and nephews, and 2 great nephews. Preceded in death by father José Navarrette and brother,...

Heriberto Ibarra Acosta

Heriberto Ibarra Acosta

Mar 20, 2015

Heriberto Ibarra Acosta, 76, died on his birthday, March 16, 2015. Services are on March 20th at San Felipe Catholic Church followed by burial at Nogales City Cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife Ana Alicia Ibarra; children Ana Isabel Padilla, Jose Heriberto Ibarra and Maria del Pilar Ibarra; sister Francisca Acosta Leal and 12 grandchildren.

Concepcion C. Lerma

Concepcion C. Lerma

Mar 20, 2015

Beloved mother Concepcion C. Lerma 88, passed away in Douglas Arizona on Friday evening March 20, 2015. "Conchita", as she was affectionately known by her family and many friends, was born in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico on November 14, 1926. She came to this country when she was 16 years old, met and married Tomas T. Lerma, who predeceased her. Concepción...

Olivia Bertoldo

Olivia Bertoldo

Mar 20, 2015

Olivia Bertoldo, age 75, passed away to be with our Lord on March 20, 2015 surrounded and loved dearly by her family. She was born on September 21, 1939 to Isidro Rea and Cruz Molina in Sonora Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved son Gabriel Salcedo Molina, grandchild Danny Torres and husband. Olivia is survived...

Steven T. Reyes

Steven T. Reyes

Mar 15, 2015

Steve Reyes passed away on March 15, 2015. He was met by his parents; Jessie and Richard Reyes and his daughter; Adelina who preceded him. He is survived by his children Maria, Veronica (Rudy), Rosalinda (Johnny), Steve, Monique (Esteban) and Gilbert Reyes. He is also survived by his sister Pat (Alex), his brothers; Richard, Carlos (Suzie), Art (Maria) and Mario...

Beatriz E. Espinoza

Beatriz E. Espinoza

Mar 14, 2015

Beatriz E. Espinoza, 94, passed away on March 14, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Andres B. Espinoza; son, Andres F. Espinoza (Julie); brothers, Roberto, Felipe and Luis Fernandez; sister, Eustolia Fernandez and two grandchildren, Andrea and Uthai. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Chapels, Nogales, AZ.

Frank A. Leyva

Frank A. Leyva

Mar 13, 2015

Frank A. Leyva departed this life with his family by his side on March 13, 2015, in Tucson, AZ at the age of 80. He was born May 29,1934, to Francisco and Maria Leyva. He graduated with a Bachelors degree from ASU and then went on to receive his masters degree at the U of A. He was a beloved...

Carmen Luna Tellez

Carmen Luna Tellez

Mar 11, 2015

Carmen Luna Tellez, 74, of Tucson, Az. passed away on March 11, 2015. Survived by her two daughters; Linda and Laura Castrejon, son; Ralph Luna (Angie) and daughter-in-law Mary Madrid, sisters; Delia Luna, Celia Luna and Amelia Escalante; grandchildren; Michael, Angelica, Brianna, Anthony, Gabriel, Tony Jr., David Jr. and Vanessa, great-grandchildren; Giovanni, Alissandra and numerous nieces and nephews all of...

Marie J. Lucero

Marie J. Lucero

Mar 9, 2015

Marie J. Lucero, 64, or Tucson, Az. passed away on March 9, 2015. Survived by her husband of 36 years, Floyd J. Lucero, children; Josephine (Kris), Christopher (Maria) and Dawn (Jose), grandchildren; Danielle, Christopher, Joseph, Abrianna and Liliana, siblings; Armando (Clara), Roy (Dolores), Edward, Half-sister Martha and our sweet Angel Belen Palma (Antonio) with countless nieces and nephews. She will...

Ana M. Beltran

Ana M. Beltran

Mar 8, 2015

Ana M. Beltran passed away on March 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Francisco Beltran; children, Martha Reyes, Carmen Gonzalez, Leticia Beltran, Irma Becerra, Francisco Beltran, Margarita Cherri, Claudia Salgado, Rafael Beltran, Adriana Beltran and Saul Beltran; sisters, Yolanda Guerrero and Maria Juarez; brothers, Dario Rodriguez and Francisco Rodriguez; 24 grandchildren...

Sarah T. Garrett

Sarah T. Garrett

Mar 7, 2015

Sarah T Garrett, 71, of Fries Virginia, passed away on March 7, 2015. Survived by her sons, Gary Garrett, Gaylord Garrett, Michael Taylor, daughter; Christine Garrett and granddaughter, Kiara Garrett. A Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Wednesday, March 25, 2015from 9:00am to 11:00am. Burial to follow at East lawn Palms cemetery, 5801 East Grant Rd. Services...

Refugio F. "Cucu" Gonzales

Refugio F. "Cucu" Gonzales

Mar 3, 2015

Refugio F. "Cucu" Gonzales, 76 of Tucson AZ passed away March 3, 2015. Survived by his beloved wife; Ramona, children; Julie, Barbara, Marie, Sandra, Roy, Jim and Rick, also his sister, Terry. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to Santa Rosa Care Center and Peppi's House for their outstanding care and compassion for Refugio. Memorial service...

Francisca Cuesta

Francisca Cuesta

Feb 26, 2015

Fransica Cuesta, 83, of Tucson, Arizona entered into the house of our Lord on February 26, 2015. She is survived by her son's, Anselmo, Jamie, Javier and Ruben, daughter; Maria, grandkids; Jamie Torres, Estevan, Val Tierra, Leylani Cuesta, great-grandchildren; Ava, Aly, Reyna, Jamie, brothers; Miguel Angel Uribe, Teresa Uribe Alvarez and Julian Uribe. She will be missed by all who...

Angel Toledo Pesquiera

Angel Toledo Pesquiera

Feb 23, 2015

Angel Toledo Pesquiera, 79, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2015. Survived by his beloved wife Cassie Pesquiera, children; Debra, Angel Jr. and Charlene. Followed by 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grand daughter; Tayah L. Miller. His grand daughter little Angel Sanchez was there to care for him throughout the journey of his illness until his final days....

Skinner Anthony

Skinner Anthony

Feb 22, 2015

Anthony C. Skinner, 52, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on February 22, 2015. Survived by James Edward Skinner and Ruby Pearl Skinner (parents), son; Anthony C. Byarse, daughters; Talitha Cumi Byarse and Rashawnda Devon Skinner, grandchildren; Neteru, Yazmeen and Kaiden, sisters; Doreatha Davis, Sheila Davis and Alisa Swinger (Tony). Life long companion Corene Bruner, stepchildren; Shavon Deal, Evonne Bruner, Deion...

Tomas C. Martinez, Jr.

Tomas C. Martinez, Jr.

Feb 18, 2015

Tomas C. Martinez Jr., 64, was called to the glory of our Lord on February 18, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. They say legends never die, they live on forever. To become legend is a difficult feat, frankly, unattainable; maybe that’s why we have so few of them. Forever remembered, always admired and greatly celebrated. Legends go off the beaten path,...

Michael F. Boreale

Michael F. Boreale

Feb 17, 2015

Michael F. Boreale, 86, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 17, 2015. Mr. Boreale was born in Paterson, New Jersey and was a resident of Rio Rico for the past 22 years. Michael was born on October 8, 1928 and was a graduate of Eastside High School and later attended Pace College in New...

Donald Philip Domke

Donald Philip Domke

Feb 16, 2015

Donald Philip Domke, 70, passed away on February 16, 2015. He was a loving, caring, and giving man. He was an amazing Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Uncle. His smile would light up a room and his laughter could be heard from far away. He will always be in our hearts. We Love You Dad. Services will be on Saturday,...

Consuelo ''Connie" Hernandez

Consuelo ''Connie" Hernandez

Feb 14, 2015

Consuelo “Connie” Hernandez, 71 of Tucson AZ. Was born October 22,1943 in Mammoth, AZ and passed away February 14, 2015. She is survived by her children Tina (Tom), Veronica (Charles), Eddie (Steve) and Cristal (Jose); her grandchildren Estrella (Humberto),Tommy (Michelle), Bianca(Ishi), Sabrina (Richard), Jo-Jo, Jose L., Xavier, Harley, Nikolette (Bryan), Burnette and Andre; her great-grandchildren Layla and Clive; and sisters...

Erminia Minnie Guerra

Erminia Minnie Guerra

Feb 12, 2015

Erminia (Minnie) Guerra, 90, of Tucson, Arizona passed away February 12, 2015. She is survived by her two daughters; Mary (suri)Garcia and Maria (Carmen)Siqueiros, son; Henry Guerra. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, Az. 85701 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m....