Obituaries

Aurora Mares

Aurora Mares

Feb 22, 2010

Aurora N. Mares 77, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on February 22nd, 2010 Survived by children, Arnold Mares, Jr. (Betty), Richard Mares and Elizabeth Mares; Godson, Mark Palacios; sister, Yolanda Palacios; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many godchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Manuel Mares; parents, Socorro Palacios and Refugio Nunez; brothers, Eddie...

Amelia R. Obregon

Amelia R. Obregon

Feb 21, 2010

Amelia R. Obregon 83, passed away on February 21, 2010. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Alfonso; five children, Maria Granica (David), Alfonso Obregon, Jr. (Stephanie), Lucia Navarro (Lauro), Barbara Arellano (Ken) and the late Linda Torres (Richard); sister, Martha Montano (Benny); 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Not only did she open her door to...

William Curiel, Jr.

William Curiel, Jr.

Feb 16, 2010

William Curiel, Jr., 82, of Cypress, California but lived in Tucson since 1992. He went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2010. He is joining his son William (Memo) in Heaven. He is survived by his loving wife, Juana of 54 years; daughter, Mercy; and daughter-in-law, Martha; three grandchildren, Alessandra, Celine and Joseph. He is also survived by...

Carmen Skinner

Carmen Skinner

Feb 16, 2010

Carmen Skinner, 83, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Nogales, Arizona on February 16, 2010. She was born April 10, 1926 to Pedro Ramirez and Christina Meza. Survived by son, Lorenzo; daughters, Yolanda Skinner, Gladys Contreras, Dayen Posada and Tily Castaño; brother, Luisand Aurelio; sisters, Rosa, Martha and Lucia;19 granchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services where held at Martinez funeral...

Maria de Jesus Alvarez

Maria de Jesus Alvarez

Feb 11, 2010

Maria De Jesus Jimenez Alvarez 34, of Tucson, AZ passed away on February 11, 2010. Survived by her husband, Israel Alvarez; children, Jennifer Jimenez and Edwin Israel Alvarez; brother, Manuel Jimenez; sisters, Claudia Batrez, Martha Cecilia Martinez, Janeth Jimenez; parents, Manuel and Carlota Jimenez; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2010 5:00 p.m. to...

Sergio Murrieta

Sergio Murrieta

Feb 10, 2010

Sergio O. Murrieta, 61, of Rio Rico, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on February 10, 2010. He was born September 3, 1948 to David Murrieta and Dolores Osorio. Survived by wife, Bedelia Navarro; Daughters, Adriana, Gabriela and Iris; Son, Sergio (Jr) and Jesus; brothers, David And Luis; sisters, Carmen Alfonsina and America. Services where held at Martinez Funeral Chapels...

Maria Elba Ramirez

Maria Elba Ramirez

Feb 6, 2010

Maria Elba Ramirez 87, of Nogales, AZ, passed away on February 6, 2010. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Antonio R. Ramirez. Survived by daughter, Rosalinda; sons, Alfonso and Antonio, Jr. (Margarita); wonderful grandkids, Denise (Fernando), Michelle (David), Monica (David), Maria Elba (William), Rebecca, Tony (Mari), Mark, Roberto and Pascal; beautiful great-grandkids, Joey, Joshua, Jacob, Taylor, Savannah, Giovanni, Vanessa,...

Michael Shane Godfrey

Michael Shane Godfrey

Feb 4, 2010

Michael "Tiny" Shane Godfrey 27, of Arivaca, AZ, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Clara Godfrey and Rudy Morales; brothers, Josh and Dustin and countless other family and friends. You are finally free to walk with the angels and trade tall tales with the Gods. We'll always love you and you'll never be...

Betty Jean Webster Rissberger

Betty Jean Webster Rissberger

Feb 3, 2010

Betty Rissberger, left our world on February 2, 2010, after a brief illness. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on January 9, 1923, the 10th of 12 children to Edith and Ora Webster. Betty was an elementary school teacher in the Rochester, NY public school system for 28 years. After completing a Master’s Degree in School Administration, she became Assistant Principal...

Bonnie J. Orozco

Bonnie J. Orozco

Feb 2, 2010

Bonnie J. Adams-Orozco 64, born in Miami, Florida, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her beloved children, James and Angelica. She left behind a loving husband, James Orozco; daughters, Susan Lopez and Kimberly Clayton; son, Alex Orozco; grandchildren, Raymond, Justin, Jessica, Zenaida, Steven, Jenna, Alex, Jennifer and Michael and two great-grandchildren. Bonnie loved cooking and helping...

Margaret Ella Bove

Margaret Ella Bove

Feb 1, 2010

Margaret Ella Bove, 97, of Patagonia, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2010. She was born November 19, 1913 to Aaron A. Turner and Noel Mcfarland. Survived by sons, Dave Martin; daughters, Gwen Poole and Irene Benton; brother, Buck Turner; sister, Cleo Mock and Evelyn Nelson; 18 granchildren 26 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as swell.

Dolores Jacquez

Dolores Jacquez

Jan 31, 2010

Dolores Jacquez, 81, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Nogales, Arizona on January 31, 2010. She was born December 22, 1929 to Jose Luis Jacquez and Rosario Perez. Survived by Sons, Jose Luis Jr. (Irene), Jesus (Clarisa), Martin (Carmen), Jorge (Georgina) and Manuel (Veronica); daughters, Rosa Elena (Francisco) Estrada, Rosario Jacquez, Esther (Sergio) Oliveros; brother, Jesus Limon; sisters, Guadalupe Curlango,...

Rebecca E. Salcido

Rebecca E. Salcido

Jan 30, 2010

Rebecca E. Salcido 55, passed away on January 30, 2010. Survived by parents, Oscar and Mary Salcido; sisters, Susan and Patricia Salcido; brothers, Oscar Jr. and Albert Salcido; four daughters, Theresa Contreras, Tracy Nunez, Tina Contreras and Tabitha Contreras and ten grandchildren. We will miss you momma! Visitation, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00...

Daniel Francisco Martinez

Daniel Francisco Martinez

Jan 29, 2010

Daniel Francisco Martinez, 27, of Tucson, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on January 29, 2010. He was born July 2, 1982 to Francisco Ramos Martinez and Maria Lona. Survived by son, Conor Martinez; sister, Margarita Martinez; brother, Rugerio Martinez; parents, Francisco Ramon Martinez and Maria Martinez and grandmother Trinidad Martinez Services will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on...

Yolanda Padillo

Yolanda Padillo

Jan 19, 2010

Yolanda Nini Padilla Our sister, Our Daughter, My Mommy, Our Friend was born on October 1, 1987 and has left us to be with God on January 19, 2010. She is survived by baby boy, Ernesto Eduardo Gracia; and baby's Daddy, Issac Gracia. Her parents, Edward F. Padilla and Yoland Padilla Ortiz; sisters, Nancy Padilla, Michelle and Adrian Padilla Romero,...

Juan Antonio Verdugo

Juan Antonio Verdugo

Jan 19, 2010

Juan Antonio Verdugo 59, of Tucson, AZ passed away on January 19, 2010. Survived by brothers, Tibeto (Lupe), Sergio (Carina) and Gilberto (Norma); sisters, Lupita (Santiago), Hilda, Doris (Jesus) and Olga (Jose); children, Patricia and Jairo and many nieces and nephews. Juan's pain, suffering and loneliness have ended here on earth and now he has gone with our Lord Jesus...

Manuel M. Canez

Manuel M. Canez

Jan 18, 2010

Manuel M. "Chichi" Cañez April 6, 1931 - January 18, 2010 Chichi is survived by his wife, Letha; sister, Carmen Valencia and eight children, Grace, Albert, Manuel Jr. Alfred Dean, Edward, Eugene, Ursula, Raquel and Sebastian. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores; father, Juan...

Victoria Martina Campos

Victoria Martina Campos

Jan 8, 2010

Victoria Martina Campos 43, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on January 8, 2010. She is survived by her son, Isacc Joel Campos; daughter, Francesca Irene Victoria and her grandson, Christopher Martinez. She is preceded in death by her mothers, Irene Campos and Susan Adkins and father, Gregory Campos Sr. She was loved by many friends and family. May that smiley...

David Alexander Derosier

David Alexander Derosier

Jan 5, 2010

David Alexander Derosier, 30, of Tubac, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on January 5, 2010. Survived by Son, Dominick; daughter, Marissa; mother, Edilia; Sisters, Victoria and Kimberly; grandmother, Eva; uncle, Alex; mother of children; Alexis and five nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Martinez funeral Chapels on Friday, January 8, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....

Carlos Campos

Carlos Campos

Jan 4, 2010

Carlos Campos, 97, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Nogales, Arizona on January 4, 2010. He was born August 28, 1912 to Carlos Conrado Campos and Angelita Castillo Campos. Survived by Son, Carlos F. Campos III (Lupita); daughter, Aida Paredes (Rudy); sister, Elena Campos Moreno; Grandchildren, Rudy C. Paredes (Veronica), David L. Paredes (Evelyn), Karla Manson (James B.) and Carlos...

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