Obituaries

Ernesto Felix, Jr.

Ernesto Felix, Jr.

Jul 18, 2024

Ernesto Félix, Jr., un querido hijo, hermano y nieto, falleció el 18 de julio de 2024 en su ciudad natal de Tucson, AZ. Nació el 28 de marzo de 1996 y dejó un impacto duradero en todos los que lo conocieron.

Ernesto asistió a la escuela secundaria Desert View y destacó en su carrera como paisajista. Su logro del que más...

Jose "Jody" Marquez

Jose "Jody" Marquez

Jul 17, 2024

Jose "Jody" Marquez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on August 3, 1947, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Jody was the epitome of selflessness and courage throughout his life.

Jody's journey was marked by moments of extraordinary bravery. In 1994, after a drunk driver caused a devastating accident involving multiple vehicles,...

Evangelina Espinoza

Evangelina Espinoza

Jul 16, 2024

Biografia de Evangelina Espinoza Evangelina de la Cruz Bernal nació el día 15 de diciembre de 1941 en Rancho Los Chinos, cerca de Estación Llano, Sonora, Mexico. Sus padres fueron Guadalupe Bernal y Joaquin de la Cruz. Evangelina fue la sexta de siete hijos: Maria, Joaquin, Jesus, Isabel, Gregorio, Evangelina y Alejo. A la edad de 14 años conoció a...

Kenneth Walter Sawina

Kenneth Walter Sawina

Jul 15, 2024

Kenneth Walter Sawina passed away in the comfort of his home in Rio Rico AZ on July 15, 2024. He was born in Tacoma WA August 26, 1945 but he lived  most of his life in CA. He attended Santa Maria High School and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he developed many lifelong friends. He will be remembered as...

Moises Rivera Lara

Moises Rivera Lara

Jul 13, 2024

Moises Rivera Lara, a self-taught Body Shop enthusiast, passed on July 13, 2024 in Nogales, Arizona. He was born on July 1, 1937, in Pantla Guerrero,. Moises was loving father known for his sense of humor and his dedication to making everyone around him smile. He spending time with his family and had a passion working on cars, from sanding...

Michael John Ortiz

Michael John Ortiz

Jul 11, 2024

Michael John Ortiz was born in Tucson, AZ on September 29th, 1964. He passed away in the comfort of his home on July 11th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Flora G. Ortiz, niece Dezerae Guzman, nephew Arthur Ortiz IV and best friend Manuel Castro. He is survived by his siblings, many nieces, nephews and...

Jorge Eduardo Watson Saucedo

Jorge Eduardo Watson Saucedo

Jul 9, 2024

El 8 de julio de 2024, el mundo perdió un alma verdaderamente extraordinaria, Jorge Eduardo Watson Saucedo. Conocido por sus seres queridos como "El Sultan", honró esta tierra con su presencia el 26 de julio de 1978 en la vibrante ciudad de Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Con profunda tristeza anunciamos su fallecimiento El Paso Texas.

Eduardo fue un dedicado semi camionero durante 9...

Paul Anthony Nunez

Paul Anthony Nunez

Jul 7, 2024

Paul Anthony Nunez Sr., age 42, ascended into heaven July 7, 2024. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona September 2, 1982. Paul Attended Pueblo High School and later obtained his GED. He took pride in the tile work he did most of his life, but he had a dream to obtain his CDL to be out on the...

Laura Elizabeth Reza

Laura Elizabeth Reza

Jul 7, 2024

Laura Elizabeth Reza, a compassionate soul who dedicated her career to public service, has passed away on July 7, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on May 19, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Laura's desire to help others led her to serve as a federal agent at the port of entry, where she worked tirelessly to ensure the safety...

Maria B. Grijalva

Maria B. Grijalva

Jul 6, 2024

Maria B. Grijalva, a dedicated woman who spent over 20 years serving the public through customer service, has sadly passed away in Tucson, Arizona. Maria was born on October 4, 1947, in Guadalajara Jalisco, where she grew up with her sisters and brothers. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and impact on all those she encountered, be it through...

Mary O. Trinidad

Mary O. Trinidad

Jul 4, 2024

Mary "Hotmary" O. Trinidad, known for her role as a caregiver many years, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on November 29, 1953, in San Diego, California. Mary attended Sunnyside High School and went on to touch the lives of many as a dedicated and loving caregiver.

Described as a jokester with a high-spirited and...

Mariano Ramirez Madrid

Mariano Ramirez Madrid

Jul 3, 2024

Mariano Ramírez Madrid, un hábil tallador de madera durante muchos años, falleció pacíficamente a la edad de 90 años en Tucson, Arizona. Nacido el 26 de julio de 1933 en Oputo, Sonora, México, Mariano aportó creatividad y dedicación a cada pieza que talló.

Descrito como muy cariñoso pero tranquilo y reservado, Mariano era un hombre sencillo que encontraba alegría en su...

Ray R. Rodriguez

Ray R. Rodriguez

Jul 1, 2024

Ray R. Rodriguez, a beloved member of the Tucson community, passed away on July 1, 2024, in his hometown of Tucson, AZ. He was born on May 29, 1950, to his loving parents Horacio and Ofelia Rodriguez in Tucson.

Ray lived a remarkable life filled with experiences that shaped him into the person he was known to be. He graduated from...

Linda Fernandez Palafox

Linda Fernandez Palafox

Jun 30, 2024

Ermelinda Fernandez Palafox of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, at the age of 79. She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Ed) Martinez; son Daniel Palafox; granddaughter, Victoria Barnett (Fiancé Abe); grandsons, Cesar Guajardo and Gabriel Guajardo and step-grandchildren, Diego, Celeste, Rubi and Nubia Martinez. Also survived by her sisters, Josie Fernandez, Gloria (Bob) Perry, Blanca...

Frances O. Martinez

Frances O. Martinez

Jun 26, 2024

Frances "Nina" O. Martinez, a dedicated individual who poured her heart into her work and family, passed away on June 26, 2024, in Tucson, AZ. Born on August 18, 1966, in Tucson, she leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion.

Frances was a stalwart employee at UMC Hospital for over two decades, where she touched numerous lives with her caring...

Carlos Alberto Alcaraz

Carlos Alberto Alcaraz

Jun 26, 2024

Carlos always liked to be around his friends and family, he was very big hearted and always wanted to see the good in everyone. During his free time he would always want to go park up at a view to see the city lights or see the sunset. He was an outgoing person and was always happy and had big...

Luis Jose Flores Jr.

Luis Jose Flores Jr.

Jun 25, 2024

Luis Jose Flores (Junior) 76, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on June 25, 2024. Born in San Antonio, Texas, his family settled in Tucson when he was 6 years old. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

Junior, a proud Army Veteran, served his country in the Vietnam War and Army National Guard. He was awarded a Purple...

Richard L Otero

Richard L Otero

Jun 25, 2024

Richard Otero, beloved husband, father and dedicated electrician, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 at the age of 80. Born in Tucson, AZ, Richard dedicated 28 years as an electrician at the University of Arizona where his commitment and expertise illuminated countless lives across campus. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Olivia O Otero, Daughters Cassandra Aguilar...

Manuela M. Morales

Manuela M. Morales

Jun 21, 2024

El 21 de junio de 2024, el mundo lamentó el fallecimiento de un alma verdaderamente extraordinaria cuando Manuela "Nellie" M. Morales exhaló su último aliento en Tucson, Arizona. Manuela no era sólo un nombre; ella fue un faro de amor, resiliencia y dedicación inquebrantable que tocó las vidas de todos los que tuvieron la suerte de conocerla.

Nacida el 29 de...