Obituaries

Faustino Garcia Solis

Faustino Garcia Solis

May 21, 2014

Faustino Garcia Solis Jr., 23, of Tucson passed away on 5-21-2014. He is survived by his parents; Faustino Solis and Rosa Taveras, his beautiful daughter; Noelani Solis, sisters; Marcela Solis and Crystal Solis as well as many family and friends. Faustino a son a brother a father and friend. Faustino or "Junior" as everyone called him, was a loving son,...

Antonio Tarazon

Antonio Tarazon

May 20, 2014

Antonio Tarazon, 73, passed away on May 20, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Consuela Tarazon; sons, Antonio Jr., Angel and Mario; daughters, Violeta, Loretta and Flor; grandchildren, Julian, Fabian, Krystal, Angelica, Alejandra, Samantha and Cynthia. Visitation will be on Friday, May 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Rosary 7:00 p.m. Services will be on Saturday, May...

Agapito Fausto

Agapito Fausto

May 17, 2014

Agapito Fausto, 63, of Tucson, Az. was born in Escuinapa Sin., Mexico and moved to the United States in pursuit of work and to start a family with his wife Maria Teresa Fausto after a 6 week battle with lung cancer. Agapito passed away the night of May 17, 2014 surrounded by his family, he went in peace. Agapito is...

Delia Yslas Carranza

Delia Yslas Carranza

May 16, 2014

A much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; Delia Yslas Carranza affectionately known as "Grandma Dee", age 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord in the early hours of Friday, May 16th, 2014. She is now with her beloved, eternal love, Luis Mathias Carranza whom passed away on May 29th, 1981. Our precious Grandma Dee was...

Rebecca Rodriguez

Rebecca Rodriguez

May 12, 2014

Rebecca Rodriguez, age 78 of Tucson, Arizona peacefully passed away at home on May 12, 2014. After 57 years of marriage, she is survived by her husband, Guadalupe (Rod). Rebecca's family was most important to her. Her children include; George (Darla), Letty, Steven (Shirley), Robert (Rose), and Richard (Marisela). She has 9 grandchildren; Nick, Stephanie, Brittany, Danielle, Richie, Sean, Chris,...

Michael Joseph Rodriguez

Michael Joseph Rodriguez

May 9, 2014

Michael J. Rodriguez,58, of Tucson was called to heaven on Friday, May 9, 2014. Survived by his wife; Helen Udave, Children; Julie (Jason) Gonzalez, Michael (Crystal) Rodriguez, Eric (Arely) Rodriguez, 18 grandchildren, brother; Martin Rodriguez, sister; Melva (Heberto) Burruel, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. You will always be in our hearts and we will reunite again. We love...

Richard "Ricky" Barrera Vergara

Richard "Ricky" Barrera Vergara

May 4, 2014

Richard "Ricky" Barrera Vergara 60, of Tucson, AZ. Passed away May 4, 2014. Survived by his brothers, Frank Felix (Helen), Arturo Felix(late Alice), Alfredo Felix (Angie), George Felix, Jerry Felix (Consuelo), Tommy Felix (Debbie), Cornelio Felix, Richard Vergara (Virginia), Robert Vergara (Irene) and Rudy Vergara (Sally); sisters, Connie Botelo, Olga Delgadillo (late Frank), Irene Cota (Alfredo), Josie Flores (Richard) and...

William "Sonny" H. Clarke, Jr.

William "Sonny" H. Clarke, Jr.

May 3, 2014

William "Sonny" H. Clarke, Jr., fourth generation Nogales cattle rancher, passed away peacefully at his home in the pre-dawn hours of May 3, 2014.  Born on April 13, 1930, he had happily celebrated his 84th birthday among family and friends.  He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Virginia; daughters, Susan (Heriberto) Clarke Morales and Joni (Manuel Ortiz)...

Dominic Jermaine Aguilar

Dominic Jermaine Aguilar

Apr 22, 2014

Dominic Jermaine Aguilar 32, of Tucson passed away April 22, 2014.  Survived by his mother; Panama, his wife; Biance, two sisters, seven brothers, four children, sixteen nieces and nephews and alot of other family and friends.  He  will always be loved and truly missed.  Funeral Services will be on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave.,...

Esteban Castelo

Esteban Castelo

Apr 18, 2014

It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Esteban Castelo , who passed on April18,2014, in University Medical Center. Esteban was born in Mexico in 1964,but lived in Tucson for most of his life, and spent the majority of his time working hard trying to provide as much as he could for his family. Apart from...

Placido Lopez

Placido Lopez

Apr 17, 2014

Placido Lopez, 63, passed away on April 17, 2014. Survived by his wife; Maria De Jesus, sons; Gabriel Lopez (Claudia), Daughters; Claudia Lopez, Carla (Manuel) Armenta and Maria Daniella Lopez (Jose Morales), sister; Juana Lopez. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels on April 22, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a Rosary Recital at 10:00 a.m. SERVICES...

Alejandro Adrian Perez

Alejandro Adrian Perez

Apr 16, 2014

Alejandro Adrian Perez, 12, of Tucson passed away on April 16, 2014. Survived by parents Rachel and Luis Escalante, his father Saul Perez Sr., brothers; William (Star) Trujillo, Abel (Cinthia) Trujillo, Saul Jr. (Itzel) Perez, Miguel (Vero) Escalante, Alonso Perez and Andres Escalante, sisters; Rachel (Eddie) Rodriguez, Angela (Ramon) Duarte, Danielle Catalan and Viviana Perez and 18 nephews and nieces. Proceded...

Tony Gomez Valdez

Tony Gomez Valdez

Apr 3, 2014

Tony G. Valdez, 71, of Tucson passed away peacefully on April 3, 2014, on this day heaven received another Angel. Preceded in death by his parents Leonardo and Esther Valdez, sisters; Edilia DeLano and Hortensia Noriega, brother-in-laws; Wesley "Bud" DeLano and Frank Figueroa, son-in-law; Reyes Palomarez, survived by wife Yolanda Valdez, sister; Herminia Figueroa, children; Ernesto (Rachel), Elena Dodge, Michael...

Elvia Armida Orozco

Elvia Armida Orozco

Apr 3, 2014

Elvia "Armida" Orozco, 67, of Tucson died peacefully at home on April 3, 2014.  Armida is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Roberto; children' Bertha Cisneros (Tony), Emily Chiaffino (Jose) and Robert Jr. (Laurie): 6 grandchildren; Celeste, Kassandra, Jose (JC), Robert, Isabel and Anthony; 1 great-grandchild; Delilah. Armida is preceded in death by her friend and confidant, her...

Ella Louise Townsend

Ella Louise Townsend

Mar 31, 2014

Ella Louise Townsend, 59, of Tucson passed away on March 31, 2014. Survived by her children; Edward AKA "big Al", Ronda and Teanna AKA "TT" (deceased), brothers; Homer Jr., Leo, Edward, Willie, Freddie and Donald, sisters; Annette and Evelyn (deceased), grandchildren; Lil Al, Tremaine, Teaamna, Guadlupe, Tyrel Tamyra and Will. You will be greatly missed!!!!!! Always kept it 100%. Visitation...

Carlos D. Cardenas

Carlos D. Cardenas

Mar 29, 2014

Carlos Cardenas, 74, of Tucson passed away on March 29, 2014.  Survived by his wife, Rosa Maria Cardenas; brother, Jose Cardenas; daughters, Annette Rodriguez (Manny), Jeannette Cardenas (Jessie) and Elaine Hunter (Dan); son, Wade Cardenas (Alice); step-daughters, Ramona Paz, Maria Concepcion Paz, Rosario Paz and Terri Wells (Tim); step-sons, Omar Paz, Jose Paz, Rafael Paz, Manny Urbina and Gilbert Urbina; 15...

Juanita R. Canez

Juanita R. Canez

Mar 21, 2014

Juanita R. Canez, 86, of Tucson passed away on March 21, 2014. Survived by daughter; Olga Canez, son; Frank Canez, grandson's; Hector Saucedo, Victor Saucedo, Frank Canez, granddaughter; Crystal Fernandez, great-granddaughters; Tyesha Saucedo, Aisha Saucedo, great-grandsons; Victor Saucedo Jr., Angel Allison and Michael Lopez. A poem for our QUEEN. ''THE DAY GOD TOOK YOU HOME' A million times I've needed you, a million times...

Richard R. Salcido

Richard R. Salcido

Mar 10, 2014

Richard R. Salcido 67, of Tucson, born on June 15th, 1946, Passed away on March 10th 2014. A Marine Corp, Vietnam Veteran. He retired from construction and enjoyed gardening. He will be greatly missed by us all. Preceeded in death by his parents Frank and Alicia Salcido. Survived by his brothers and sisters, Cecilia Gonzales (Manuel), Alva Urbina (Juan), Maria Rosas...

Bobby Allen Partridge

Bobby Allen Partridge

Mar 8, 2014

Bobby Allen Partridge, 32, passed away on March 8, 2014.  He is survived by his mother, Robin Partridge Estep; father, Richard Gomez; brother, Korey Partridge; sister, Sierra Estep; grandparents, Donald and Bonnie Partridge; step-father, Brian Melland; fiance, Janet Anderson; daughter, Jayla Anderson and step-brother, Dakoda Melland.  Funeral services will be on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Chapels, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Roy G. Ramirez

Roy G. Ramirez

Mar 6, 2014

Roy Ramirez, 64, born March 6, 1950 in Tucson, AZ, passed away on March 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, David Ramirez, Sr. and brother, Chino Ramirez. Survived by his mother, Trini Ramirez; brother, David Ramirez, Jr.; sister, Olivia Escobedo; daughters, Rita Camacho, Anna Garcia, Olivia Lopez and Nadia Vildusea; along with 10 grandchildren. You will...