Obituaries

Mercedes E. Lopez

Mercedes E. Lopez

Jun 3, 2010

Mercedes E. Lopez Our beautiful mom and nana passed away June 3, 2010 at the age of 78. She was greatly loved by the many people whose lives she touched. She treasured her familia, and her friends. She is preceded in death by her son, Frank Lopez and grandson, Gabriel Lopez. She leaves behind her daughters, Juanita Chappron, Lilia Olivas...

Ernesto S. Celaya

Ernesto S. Celaya

May 31, 2010

Ernesto Serna Celaya passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010; Memorial Day in Tucson, AZ. He was born April 12, 1908 in Santa Ana, Sonora Mexico. Ernesto had just celebrated his 102nd birthday with family and friends at The Fountains of La Cholla Retirement community, where he resided for the past five years. Ernesto was the grandson of the late...

Danny Felix Armenta

Danny Felix Armenta

May 14, 2010

Danny Felix Armenta 51, passed away on May 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Armenta. Survived by his sons, Roland (Michelle) and Julian; wife, Rosie Armenta; grandson, Calisto; mother, Aurelia Armenta; brothers, Ronaldo (Emily), Angel (Catalina) (Lillian), Eddie (Nora), Matty (Rosie) (Margie); sisters, Martha (Adolfo), Emelina (Armando), Linda (Hector), Graciela Gallegos, Carmen (Robert), Leticia, Adalberto...

Helen Contreras

Helen Contreras

May 11, 2010

Helen Contreras 45, passed away on May 11, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Juan Corralejo, Sr.; son, Juan "Juanito" Corralejo, Jr.; mother, Dolores Contreras; sisters, Mary "Lulu", Caroline "Curly" and Teresa "Terry" and many nieces, nephews and godchildren that were close to her heart. Visitation will be on Friday, May 14,...

Robert S. Jimenez

Robert S. Jimenez

May 9, 2010

Robert S. Jimenez, 77 passed away on May 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on July 12, 1932 in Clifton, Arizona to Ilario and Albina Jimenez. He served in the United States Airforce and worked as a cook for many years of his life. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Jimenez; grandsons, Adam Robert Einikis, Lance Edward...

Alvaro Gaona

Alvaro Gaona

May 3, 2010

Alvaro Gaona was born in Mexico to Roberto and Maria Gaona. He is survived by his children; Alvaro A. Gaona, Aldo E. Gaona and Arturo I. Gaona. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2010 at Martinez Funeral Chapels from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Saturday, May 9, 2010 at...

William Jacob Mers

William Jacob Mers

Apr 30, 2010

William Jacob Mers, 70, passed away on April 30, 2010.  He was born in Huntington, West  Virginia to Henry and Ruth  Mers.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lilly "Liz"; daughters, Maria "Chris" Madonna and husband Steve, Tina L. Ethridge and husband Bob and Ruth E. Enriquez and husband Sergio; grandchildren, Melissa (predeceased), Ian, Stephanie, Shannon, Rebecca,...

Anita M. Parra

Anita M. Parra

Apr 29, 2010

Anita M. Parra 71, of Tucson, passed away quietly at home on April 29, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her five sons, Alfonso, Robert, Edgardo, Alejandro, Adrian and her daughter, Sonia. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Anita will be missed dearly by everyone. Visitation will be...

Eufemia Molina

Eufemia Molina

Apr 29, 2010

Eufemia Molina, 79, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on April 29, 2010. She was born January 26, 1931 to Salvador Ramirez and Guadalupe Mendoza. Survived by husband, Sergio Molina; son, Frank Carillo; daughter, Martha Beltran; brother, Jesus Manzanazes; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Friday, May 7, 2010...

Jorge M. Bermudez

Jorge M. Bermudez

Apr 20, 2010

Jorge M. Bermudez, 75, died April 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife Rosa Amelia Bermudez; sons Roy Bermudez (Christina)  and George Bermudez (Carmen); brother Hector Bermudez; and sisters, Maria Espinoza and Gloria Murillo; eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.   He was predeceased by his son, Alex Bermudez.  Viewing and visitation is scheduled for April 23 from 5 p.m. to 10...

Francisco D. Fontes, Jr.

Francisco D. Fontes, Jr.

Apr 16, 2010

Francisco D. Fontes, Jr. of Nogales, Arizona, passed away on April 16, 2010 at the age of 88. He was born on October 10, 1921 in Naco, Sonora, Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Inez; children, Lucinda (Dan), Frank (Irma), Maria Elena (Terry), Minerva (Enrique), Debora...

Henry "Veto" T. Hurtado

Henry "Veto" T. Hurtado

Apr 16, 2010

Henry T. Hurtado, "Veto" 86, went to be with our Lord on April 16, 2010. Born July 5, 1923 in Tucson, AZ. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving from February 17, 1943 to June 21, 1945 during which he fought in WWII. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Manuela E. Hurtado; children, Ray Hurtado,...

Monica Dawn Gutierrez

Monica Dawn Gutierrez

Apr 10, 2010

Monica “Monigga” Dawn Gutierrez, 16, born in sunny California on May 8, 1993 was involved in an accident that took her away from us too soon on April 10, 2010. She is survived by her mother, Olga Pickering and her father, Gabriel Gutierrez, her Tata and Nana, Jose F. and Isabel O. Munoz; brother, Gary (Desiree) and their children, Harley,...

Salvador Delsi Estrella

Salvador Delsi Estrella

Apr 7, 2010

Salvador Delsi Estrella 65, passed away on April 7, 2010. Survived by his wife, Sara Estrella; sons, Salvador (Marisol), Dekota (Andrea), Williamblue (Crystal), Eddie and Arturo Duarte; daughters, Maria E. (Adrian), Jessica and Selena Garibaldi and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Elvira Estrella and wife, Ysabell Estrella. He was a great man with...

Francisco Xavier Meza, Jr.

Francisco Xavier Meza, Jr.

Apr 1, 2010

Born to Francisco X. Meza, Sr. and Patricia V. Meza in Tucson, Arizona. Panchito was called home to be reunited with God. Panchito leaves behind beautiful memories and will be deeply missed by all. Panchito will always be the strength and heart of our family. If love could have saved him, he would have been saved. He is survived by...

Manuel Perez Reyes

Manuel Perez Reyes

Mar 26, 2010

Manuel Perez Reyes 64, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 26, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Reyes; daughters, Jennifer (Jose) Mendibles and Julissa Reyes; son, Manuel (Jeanelle) Malone; grandchildren, Patrick, Clarissa, Andrisa, Michael, Anthony, Nayeli, Isabelle, Angelina, Ava and Delilah; great-grandchild, Layah Mendibles; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews,...

Mary S. Rodriguez

Mary S. Rodriguez

Mar 22, 2010

Mary S. Rodriguez born, August 31, 1930, who believed in the Lord with all of her heart was welcomed into our Father's Heavenly arms on March 22, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Francisco "Kiko" and her son, Johnny. She is survived by sons, Pete, Frank (Liz), Rudy (Yolanda), Robert (Evangelina),...

Miguel Lopez Membrila

Miguel Lopez Membrila

Mar 14, 2010

Miguel Lopez Membrila 58, born November 12, 1951 of Tucson, AZ. Went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2010. Survived by brothers, Joe Jr., Jimmy and David; sisters, Julie and Naomi (Robert"Crockett") and best friend of 52 years, Alex Perez. Preceded in death by parents, Jose and Maria Teresa; brothers, Tommy, Alex (Mudo); sister, Patsy. Also survived by...

Armida Garcia Basurto

Armida Garcia Basurto

Mar 10, 2010

Armida Garcia Basurto 83, born February 5, 1927 in Tucson, AZ, went to be with our Lord on March 10, 2010. She was known for her unconditional love, selflessness, her passion for music and dancing. She is preceded in death by parents, Bernabe and Paula Garcia; brother, Richard; sisters, Refugio, Teresa, Margarita, Julia, Hermenia, Auroa, Elodia and Rose. Survived and...

Consuelo Noriega Lozano

Consuelo Noriega Lozano

Mar 2, 2010

SONORA Consuelo Noriega Lozano born Dec. 26, 1926, was called home to be with our Lord on March 2, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Carlos Lozano Sr.; her eldest son, Israel Lozano Sr.; and a great-great grandson, Ethan Rocha. She is survived by the...

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