Obituaries

Michelle Moreno

Michelle Moreno

Mar 6, 2014

Michelle Moreno 35, of Tucson passed away on March 6th, 2014. Survived by parents Tony and Yolanda, siblilings Debra (Frank) Molina, Tony (Asusana) Moreno, Melissa Moreno, neices, nephews and a very large loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The sunshine from Shelly's eyes and smile will be missed but she will never be to far away. She will...

Aida Bacoccini

Aida Bacoccini

Mar 3, 2014

Aida continues her journey of life to share in eternal happiness with her father Frank Cota-Robles; her brothers Armando, Anthony, Benjamin, her sisters Alicia and Ophelia. Aida was born January 7, 1938 in Tucson, AZ and graduated from Tucson High School in 1956. Aida was blessed with her first of three children in 1958, and devoted herself entirely to her...

Devante M. Carranza

Devante M. Carranza

Mar 3, 2014

Devante M. Carranza, 21, passed away on March 3, 2014.  He is survived by his mother, Glenda Carranza; sisters, Anna Lisa, Maria and Carmen; his little baby niece, Lupita; his nana, tias, tios, cousins and numerous friends.  Devante will be greatly missed by all those he came in contact with.  He had this contagious smile.  Once he smiled, you were left...

Cristina Jean Bertrand

Cristina Jean Bertrand

Mar 2, 2014

Cristina Jean Bertrand, 33, of Tucson passed suddenly and joined the angels on Sunday March 2, 2014. Cristina was a very loving mother, she was full of life, had a great sense of humor and always brought a smile to everyone's face. Cristina put other's before herself and had a heart of gold. Cristina touched many hearts as she was...

Marcos Antonio Romero

Marcos Antonio Romero

Mar 1, 2014

Marcos Antonio Romero, 41, of Tucson, AZ Entered into the Heavenly Kingdom of God on March 1, 2014. He leaves behind his loving mother Teresa and devoted father Alfredo. His children, Marcos Jr., Marissa, and Mario; brothers Alfred ( Maggie) and Luis; Sisters Carmen Olvera, Josie (Lalo) Baca, Mary Lou (His LuLu Belle), Terry, and Lucy Romero; and many nephews...

Maximiano Esquivel

Maximiano Esquivel

Feb 26, 2014

Max Esquivel, 85 of Tucson, Az. passed away on February 26, 2014. Survived by his daughter Corina Maldonado and son-in-law Daniel Maldonado. Max also had 4 sons Richard Esquivel (Joann), Robert Esquivel (Anna), David Esquivel (Elsie) and Roy Esquivel (Christie). He had 12 Grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Max was an exceptional father and grandfather. He brought so much love, happiness...

Robert (Bobby) M. Bojorquez

Robert (Bobby) M. Bojorquez

Feb 25, 2014

Robert M. "Bobby" Bojorquez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, nino and friend, 77, of Tucson, passed away surrounded by loved ones February 25, 2014. He is preceded in death by sons, Michael R. Bojorquez Jr., Ronald M. Bojorquez, 4 sisters and his brother. Survived by wife of 56 years Mary "Sweetie", daughters Marie "Toni doll", Christina, Angelina,...

Virginia S. Sanchez

Virginia S. Sanchez

Feb 24, 2014

Virginia Sanchez, 51 of Tucson passed away on February 24, 2014. Survived by her dad; Johnny Sanchez, son's; Jaime and Angel Sanchez, daughter; Carmelita Sanchez, brothers; Johnny (Yolanda), Santos, Steve, Rudy Sanchez and Luis, Modesto Martinez and Rafael, Raul and Rosemary Tapia, Sisters; Pat (Bernie), Mickey Martinez, Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Thursday, March...

Belen Valiente Valencia

Belen Valiente Valencia

Feb 18, 2014

Belen Valiente Valencia, 73 of Tucson, Az. passed away on 2/18/14. Born on 5/8/40 in Agua Prieta, Sonora to her late parents Apolonio Valiente and Manuela Gutierrez. Survived by three sons Victor (Lupita), Luis and David (Melissa) Valencia; two daughters Angelica (Ray) Morentin and Flor (Ezequiel) Sauceda; sister Amelia Daniel; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...

Pastora Almazan Lopez

Pastora Almazan Lopez

Feb 16, 2014

Pastora Almazan Lopez, 80, passed away on February 16, 2014. She was born in Oquitoa, Sonora, Mexico on October 9, 1933. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred G. Lopez where they lived together in Tucson, AZ; her brothers, Ricardo Almazan and Aldalberto Almazan and her sister, Francisca Chaira-Almazan. Pastora was a beloved wife, "jefecita," and nana that will be...

Orlando A. Escalante

Orlando A. Escalante

Feb 12, 2014

Orlando A. Escalante, 69 of Tucson, AZ passed away on February 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Jose and Josephina Escalante, son; Michael Escalante, sisters; Inez, Esmerlinda, nieces; Merlinda and Irene. Survived by son, Armando Escalante, daughter; Diana Escalante, granddaughters; Vanessa Escalante, Desteny Escalante, great-grandson; Evan Rodriguez, nephews; William and Sonia Burrel, Lois and Bertha Burrel, Luis Burrel JR.,...

Rosario Osorio

Rosario Osorio

Feb 11, 2014

Survived by, Hijos; Luz, Ramon, Lorena, Oscar, Javier, y Enrique. Nietos y bisnietos. Visitation will be at Funeraria Martinez on Sunday, February 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass Celebration will be on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Services will conclude after Mass. Services...

James David Hathaway

James David Hathaway

Feb 10, 2014

James David Hathaway 86, passed away February 10, 2014 at his home near Nogales. He was laid to rest at Black Oak Cemetery in Canelo, Arizona, on February 13, 2014. Born February 17, 1927, he grew up on his father's ranch, near his current home, and graduated from Nogales High School in 1945. He was honorably discharged with the rank...

Aristeo A. Ortega

Aristeo A. Ortega

Feb 9, 2014

Aristeo A. Ortega, 82, Tucson, AZ passed away on February 9, 2014, Sobrevivido por Carlota Ortega; esposa, hijos; Oscar (Cecilia), Adolfo (Gloria Graciela), Julio Cesar (Marisela) y Luis Carlos; hijas, Gloria (Zenon) y Maria (Carlos); nietas, Corrinna (Joseph), Lorianne (Sam), Brianna, Adrianna, Sophie y Jada; bisnieta, Mariah; nietos, Anthony (Vanessa), Danny, Cesar (Crystal), Christian, Zenon Jr., Nickolas, Julian y Estevan;...

Marshall A. Corral, Jr.

Marshall A. Corral, Jr.

Feb 8, 2014

Marshall A. Corral, Jr. 47, of Tucson, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born in Fresno, CA to Marshall Sr. and Gloria Corral on May 24, 1966. He graduated from Cholla High School in 1985. Marshall is preceded in death by his sister, Monica Corral and is survived by his parents, Marshall Sr. and Gloria Corral; siblings,...

Rudy O. Alameda

Rudy O. Alameda

Feb 7, 2014

Rudy O. Alameda 73, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014. Survived by his sisters, Odelia Gonzales and Cleotilde Alvarado; son, Rudy Jr. and daughter, Dolores Cruz; many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by brothers, George, Frank and Albert Alameda; mother, Anita; father, George. He will be loved and missed by many. Memorial Service will...

Arthur Bustamante

Arthur Bustamante

Feb 5, 2014

Art Bustamante age 67 years of Tucson, Az. Passed away on February 5, 2014. His is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Jenny Bustamante, children; Marisela, William, Javier and Melinda, 19 grand-children, 6 great-grand children, siblings; Gloria Navarette, Julie Bustamante, David Sayre, Paul Sayre and all the friends that loved him as dearly as we did. He was...

Jose Juan Ochoa

Jose Juan Ochoa

Jan 31, 2014

Jose Juan “John” Ochoa 73, of Tucson, AZ, passed away late Friday, January 31, 2014, holding his wife’s hand. Born in Tucson, the 14th of 15 children, John was an avid explorer and traveler whose career and activity in social justice, politics and Hispanic American rights followed his enlistment in the 101st Airborne Division, where he made friends for life....

Jesus Covarrubias Duarte

Jesus Covarrubias Duarte

Jan 28, 2014

Jesus Covarrubias Duarte, 61, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2014. after a year long fight with cancer. Jesus was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico to Daniel Covarrubias and Maria Duarte de Covarrubias. He leaves behind, to join him in Heaven later, his wife Coreen, two daughters Corina (Bravo), Irma Covarrubias, his son Jesus Covarrubias, and six...

Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez

Jan 21, 2014

Jose Lopez, 16, of Tucson, AZ, became an angel on January 21, 2014. Preceded in death by his grandmother "Olga". Survived by his father; Richard Dickie Guerra, mother; Joann Wilkins, brother, Eric Ramirez, sisters, Maria Guerra, Monique and Jazlyn Ramirez, many cousins, uncles, aunts and friends. Gone way to young but will live in our hearts forever. Visitation will be...