Obituaries
Alice Frances Islava
Jan 8, 2015
Alice Frances Islava, 54, of Tucson passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015. Alice was born in Tucson Arizona on August 25, 1960 to Alfred and Sally Herran. Alice is survived by Sergio Islava her loving husband of 31 years. Her children Krystal Islava (Angel), Kristina Islava (Savastian Sr.), Krystian Islava (Carlos Adrian Sr.). She loved her grandchildren unconditionally; Angel...
Timothy John Carlisle
Jan 7, 2015
Timothy John Carlisle, 52 of Tucson, AZ passed away January 7, 2015. Survived by his wife; Patricia Carlisle, sons; John Joseph Carlisle, Andrew Carlisle, Adam Carlisle. On the afternoon of January 7, 2015,John passed away peacefully after a five-month battle with cancer. John was being visited and comforted with family members and friends at the UMC hospital in Tucson AZ....
Leonor M. Castelo
Dec 26, 2014
Leonor M. Castelo, 86, passed away on December 26, 2014. Survived by her husband, Roberto M. Castelo; sons, Alfonso Castelo, Jose Castelo and Roberto Castelo; daughters, Bertha Lucero, Yolanda Estrella, Emilia Sanchez and Carmen Bermudez; brother, Ramon Maken; sisters, Margarita Villa, Josefina Hernandez and Guadalupe Acosta; 23 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held on Saturday, January 3,...
Mary Helen Yslava
Dec 26, 2014
Mary Helen Yslava, 57, went home on December 26, 2014. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Survived by her husband Tito, children; David, Marisela and Veronica, grandchildren; Annette, David Jr., Roman, Gabby, Viviana, Julian, Jacob and Vanessa, great-grandson; David, sisters, brothers and sister and best friend Rachel. We have always known you as the perfect angel, you...
Elvia Castro de Pena
Dec 23, 2014
Elvia Castro de Peña, 72, passed away on December 23, 2014. Survived by her sons; Oscar M. Peña and Jose A. Peña; daughter, Veronica Peña; brother, Salvador Castro and 8 grandchildren. Services were held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by an interment in the Nogales Cemetery in Nogales, AZ. Martinez Funeral Chapels handled the...

Magdalena Y. Polanco
Dec 19, 2014
Magdalena Y. Polanco of Tucson, Az. went to be with the Lord on December, 19, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Jose F. Polanco, son Jose Y. Polanco, sisters Pat Fimbres, Antonia Valenzuela, Maxi Salazar and Inez Zayas. Survived by daughters Connie Fimbres, Carmen Altamirano, Magdalena Polanco, sons Salvador (Sally) Polanco, Sergio Polanco and extended family Librado (Rosa) Gomez and...
Jose Manuel Bustamante Mendoza
Dec 13, 2014
José Manuel Bustamante Mendoza, 18 of Nogalas, Sonora Mexico., passed away December 13, 2014. He is survived by his parents; Telesforo Manuel Bustumante and Haydee Esmeralde Mendoza-Rangel. Visitation will be held at Martinez's Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713 on Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, with a rosary recited at 7:00PM. A burial will...
Isabel S. Rodriguez
Dec 11, 2014
Isabel S. Rodriguez, 67, of Willcox, AZ passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, December 11, 2014 after a courageous battle of breast cancer. She was a dedicated and caring teachers aid too many children for over 25 years which included Head Start and special needs students at Ocotillo Elementary school. Predeceased by...
Sergio Ahumada Celaya
Dec 10, 2014
Sergio Ahumada Celaya, 79, passed away on December 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Alicia S. Ahumada; sons, Sergio G. Ahumada, Jesus Edgardo Ahumada and Fernando Ahumada; daughter, Marla L. Ahumada and many grandchildren. Memorial services are Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nogales, AZ.
Juan Jesus Martinez
Dec 5, 2014
Juan Jesus Martinez, 58, of Tucson, AZ. Passes away on December 5, 2014. Survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Frances P. Martinez, daughter; Edilia, son; Juan Jr.(Stephenie), grandchildren; Juan Jesus III and Maxine Emiliana, son; Manuel Jesus, brothers; Manuel "Nellie" Ochoa, Juan D. Green and Kerry Martinez, sisters; Elvira Ochoa, Lupe Urias, Grace 'Moncie' Cruz and Patsy Espinosa....
Blanca "Che" Romero
Dec 1, 2014
Blanca "Che" Romero, 54, of Naco, Sonora passed away on December 1, 2014. She is survived by her parents Rosa and Richard Rubal, sisters; Rosita, Gris, Linda and Tonia, brother; Memo, Children; Pinto, Lolita and Condorito along with many nieces and nephews. Blanca entered into eternal life December 1, 2014. Blanca was loved by many, feared by most, she dedicated...
Shannon Marie Anaya
Nov 30, 2014
On January 14, 1988 the Lord loaned us a bubbly, happy, out-going little girl. I Estella and her daddy are going through a very hard time, along with her brother Oscar Anthony and his wife Vanessa Osuna. Sisters; Francis Anaya, Stacy (Joe) Hinojosa and baby sister Alexzandria Anaya. Shannons three children; Mercadiez Franco, Amilliya Anaya, Daniel Quintero. The Lord took...
Ramon L. Pacheco
Nov 16, 2014
Ramon L. Pacheco, 75, of Tucson, AZ, passed away November 16, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Norma Pacheco; children, Raymond Pacheco Jr. (Lisa), Tracy Cavazos, Gloria Watts, Gina Hall (Wesley) and Robert Sainz (Laura); sister, Gloria Lopez (Ernesto); brothers, John Pacheco (Aida) and Juan Pacheco. Preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Peregrina Pacheco....
Cristian Manny Reyes
Nov 15, 2014
Cristian Manny Reyes, 5 days old, passed away November, 15, 2014. Survived by parents, Manny Reyes and Yesenia Navarro; grandparents, Maria Olivia Salazar, Alberto Navarro and Dolores Gutierrez. Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS.
Gilberto G. Rojas
Nov 5, 2014
Gilbert G. Rojas, 56 of Tucson, Arizona, departed unto the Lord on November 5, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Genevieve Rojas, daughters; Nichole Martinez, Elizabeth Rojas, Angie Rojas, Desiree Rojas, grandchildren; Chris, Alyssa, Santiago, Damian, Paul Jr.,brothers & sisters; Jesus, Nellie, Pancho, Maria, Brenda and many family and Friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13,...
Gerardo Tadeo Angulo Ramos
Nov 1, 2014
Gerardo Tadeo Angulo Ramos, 22 , Of Nogales, Sonora went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2014. He was born on January 7, 1992 in Nogales, Sonora MX to Gerardo Angulo Martinez and Martha Alicia Ramos Uzeta. Survived by parents, Gerardo Angulo Martinez and Martha alicia Ramos Uzeta; sister, Edna Noemi Angulo Ramos and Jacqueline Angulo Ramos.
Gilda Juventina Noriega Suro
Oct 29, 2014
Gilda Juventina Noriega Suro of Nogales, Arizona passed away in her home on October 29, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Devoted daughter of God, wife, and mother she is survived by her husband Francisco J. Suro, children; Monica Neave, Frank, David, Melissa Suro grandchildren; Pablo Neave, Hannah, Liliana and Adelaide Suro as well as siblings Jesus Antonio, Lourdes, Dolores,...
Josefina Yolanda Dicochea
Oct 29, 2014
Josefina Yolanda Dicochea, 61 of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 29, 2014. Survived by her husband Salvador Dicochea, sister; Carol, aunt; Carmen Larribas and many friends and family. Loved by all Godchildren. She had a big beautiful heart and made sure each and everyone knew how much they were loved. She had a very Spunky personality, a very joyful...
Reynaldo V Cantua
Oct 29, 2014
Reynaldo V. Cantua "El Yayo", 74, passed away on October 29, 2014. Survived by his beloved wife Gloria Cantua; children, Francisco Cantua, Rita Cantua and Adriana Cantua; brother, Daniel Cantua; sister, Eva Barba; 5 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eva Barba. He was passionate about preparing meals for family and...
Maria Dolores Ruiz Mendoza
Oct 23, 2014
Maria Dolores Ruiz Mendoza, 64, of Tucson, AZ, departed October 23, 2014. She is survived by her son, Tomas (Aida) Garcia, daughters; Ana (Tino) Myers, Maria (Negro) Varelas, sisters; Cecilia Celaya, Sylvia Lopez, Lucy Coronado, Tencha Bracamonte, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Many thanks to TMC Peppis House Hospice, staff. You guys are wonderful. A family get together will...
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