Obituaries

Moises G. Navarrette

Moises G. Navarrette

Sep 8, 2011

Moises G. Navarrette 82, a former Arizona resident, died September 8, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Navarrette was born February 12, 1929 and a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. Moises was one of the greatest, most caring and funniest persons in the world. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had...

Frances Moreno

Frances Moreno

Aug 29, 2011

Frances M. and Edward S. Moreno Frances 85, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on August 29, 2011. Survived by her sisters, Gloria Angel and Emidelia Granillo; sons, Eddie and Frank (Edna) Moreno; daughter, Virginia (Joe) Robles; grandchildren, Anna (Damian) Gastelum, Frank (Rosemary) Moreno, Ralph A. Felix, Joe (Annie) and Andy (Vita) Robles and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...

Carmen L. Cocio

Carmen L. Cocio

Aug 20, 2011

Carmen L. Cocio 62, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Survived by her parents, Cruz and Angelita Cocio; sons, Raul Ballesteros III, Brian Ballesteros and Michael Soto; one granddaughter, Riana; six brothers and five sisters as well as many family members and close friends. She was employed by the Tucson Police Department for 30 years.

Marishia Ann Johnson

Marishia Ann Johnson

Aug 19, 2011

Marishia Ann Johnson 22, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on August 19, 2011. Survived by her parents, Alecia and James Johnson; brother, Joshua (Dawn) Witt; nieces, Alecia, Alexis, Ariana and Analeah and nephew, Tamijah; brothers, Julius (Chasity) Johnson and Jeremy Johnson and her fiance, Darren Griffiths.

Albert Vasquez

Albert Vasquez

Aug 10, 2011

Albert Vasquez 62, of Tucson, born in Agua Prieta, passed away August 10, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lydia Vasquez; three children, Albert Vasquez Jr., Estella Ruiz and Gloria Neal; sister, Albertina Miranda; brother, Juan Alvarez and ten grandchildren. Albert served in the Vietnam War and continued to be an outstanding citizen. Albert will...

John F. Penrose

John F. Penrose

Aug 8, 2011

John F. Penrose 3/22/1928 - 8/8/2011 John passed away at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. John was born in South Bend, IN and lived in that area until moving to Tucson, AZ in 1981. He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings and a daughter, Cathy. John leaves behind his loving wife, Edith (Kraus) Penrose; his...

Rudy C. Rodriguez

Rudy C. Rodriguez

Aug 8, 2011

RODRIGUEZ, Rudy C., 68, (my life time companion) entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on August 8, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary M. Rodriguez. We were blessed with four children, Rudy Jr. (predeceased), Lali (Steve), Tina (Ronnie) and Ernesto. In addition he had 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Rudy passed away peacefully surrounded...

Esther Jones

Esther Jones

Aug 5, 2011

Esther Jones age 103, born into this life on February 25, 1908 in Cananea, Sonora, MX, passed into her new life August 5, 2011. The last of the fifth generation of descendants of Santiago Rivas Rodriguez and Juana Vasquez Higuera. Predeceased by husbands, James Moseley, Johnnie Jones, Jr. and Clifford Ray; sons, Jimmie Jones, Johnnie Jones III and two grandchildren....

Thomas C. Rickard

Thomas C. Rickard

Aug 3, 2011

RICKARD, Thomas C. Jr. 64, passed away August 3, 2011. Custodial Supervisor. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPEL.

Diann Harris

Diann Harris

Jul 29, 2011

Diann Harris 60, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2011. Survived by her mother, Retha Williams; daughters, Latrice Smith and Chenise Smith; sons, Jimmy Smith, Eric Smith and Kenneth Smith; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, five sisters and eight brothers. Visitation will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS on Friday, August 5, 2011 from 5:00...

Anita Amarillas Vindiola

Anita Amarillas Vindiola

Jul 25, 2011

Anita Amarillas Vindiola beloved wife, mother, grandmother was called home on July 25, 2011. Born in Tucson on December 6, 1924, to Luz Amarillas, she married Angel Andrade Vindiola on February 9, 1946. Survived by her devoted husband and children, Cecilia Vindiola (Jim Austin), Guillermo (Mary Helen), Jesus (Maria), Carmen (Jesse Orozco), Manuel (Rebecca) and Lucia Vindiola; 22 grandchildren, 32...

Alfonso Francisco Coronado

Alfonso Francisco Coronado

Jul 23, 2011

Alfonso Francisco Coronado, “Manchas”, was called to Heaven on July 23, 2011 at the young age of 33. He is survived by the love of his life Sonia; beloved mother Jobita Coronado; sisters, Michelle (Armando) Salcido, Sandra (Ronnie) Santa Cruz and Marina Rodarte; brothers, Frank (Karla) and Gabriel Coronado; children, Alina Coronado, Antonio, Sandy and Viviana (Binky) Redondo; father-in-law, Jimmy...

Jose Francisco Romero Serrato

Jose Francisco Romero Serrato

Jul 19, 2011

Jose Francisco Romero Serrato 4/6/1943 - 7/19/2011 68, was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora MX; went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2011. He is survived by his three children, Martha, Frank and Ralph; 15 grandkids and 20 great-grandkids. He became an American citizen at a young age and served the Mexican Military at 18 years old. He...

Felipe Pena

Felipe Pena

Jul 13, 2011

Felipe Peña 73 of Tucson, AZ passed away July 13, 2011. Survived by wife of 50 years Socorro Peña; sons, Martin Peña, Phillip Peña Jr., Armando Peña; brother, Aurelio Peña; sister, Juanita Mercado; grandchildren, Angelica Jellie Peters, Maria Lorenz, Vince Peña, Joe Peña. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011 at St. John's Catholic...

Vincente Plew Voltares

Vincente Plew Voltares

Jul 4, 2011

Vincente Plew Voltares 9/21/1972 - 7/4/2011 38, survived by his two sons, Michael and James, the love of life Jackie; brothers, Tony, and Chris; sister, Yvette and Michelle; step-mother, Ana; aunts and uncles and cousins, Frances, Rueben, Johnny, Paul, Billy, tina and Carlos. Vincente attended Catalina High School. Vincente was a very loving father. A kind partner to Jackie. Vicente...

Francisco V. Cota

Francisco V. Cota

Jun 26, 2011

Francisco V. Cota 34, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on June 26, 2011. Survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Adriana Cota; three sons, Aaron Cota, age 12, Angel Cota, age 9 and Adrian Cota, age 5; mother, Maria Teresa Cota; sisters, Maribel Baltier, Lorena Cota and Angelica Cota; nieces and nephews; father in-law, Pedro Martinez; mother-in-law, Rosa Martinez;...

Mark Anthony Pinedo

Mark Anthony Pinedo

Jun 23, 2011

Mark Anthony Pinedo 40, was called to his Heavenly home on June 23, 2011. Survived by mother, two daughters, two sons and one granddaughter, and two sisters, and many family members. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 30, 2011, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPEL. Mass will be held Friday, July 1, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at St....

Margaret Mariscal

Margaret Mariscal

Jun 4, 2011

Margaret Mariscal 67, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2011. She was born October 13, 1943. Margaret was beloved mother, sister and aunt. Margaret was also a mother to all her nieces and nephews. She had a big heart and a lot of love for everyone. Margaret was an excellent cook and...

Rita Mae Nuguid

Rita Mae Nuguid

Jun 3, 2011

Rita Mae Nuguid passed away June 3, 2011. Born to William and Bertha Nuguid on August 23, 1947 in Tucson, AZ. Beloved daughter, sister, nana and extraordinary mother blessed with three children, Berdie-Fragoso-Lauderback, Sandra Ann Longorio-Mesa and Peter Anthony Parra-Nuguid. Her love and partner, Frank "Poncho" Granillo; ten grandchildren, three great-granddaughters; extended family especially Kathy Granillo Castillo and Anna Granillo....

Rudy Ramirez

Rudy Ramirez

May 31, 2011

Rudy Ramirez born in Tucson on March 28, 1924, was taken to be with the Lord on May 31, 2011. Preceded in death by his daughter, Rosalinda. Survived by his wife Alice; sons, Rudy, Charlie, Gary and Paul; daughter Gina, and a large extended family of several generations. Rudy was an extraordinarily hardworking man; a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus;...

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