Obituaries

Madonna Marie Rodgers Yrigolla

Madonna Marie Rodgers Yrigolla

Mar 4, 2012

Madonna Marie Rodgers “Fox” Yrigolla, 59, passed away on March 4th, 2012. She was born in Harbor Island, Newfoundland, Canada on August 25th, 1953. Survived by her husband Mike Yrigolla and sons; Felipe and Eric (Priscilla), grandkids; Eric Jr. and Eliza Marie; brothers, Joseph, Raymond, Tony and, Edward; sisters, Regina, Selina, Marion, Kathleen, Diane and Iris; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...

Rita Delia Martinez

Rita Delia Martinez

Feb 25, 2012

In Loving Memory of Rita Delia Martinez 5/28/1938 - 2/25/2012 Leaving behind surviving daughters, Martha Elena, Martina, Rosa Isela and Gloria and raising two of her grandsons of her own, Chilano and Tono; 15 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Rita was someone whose love cannot be measured. Her soul as pure as her love for her family and a heart as...

Albert C. Martinez

Albert C. Martinez

Feb 20, 2012

Albert C. Martinez 55, passed away on February 20, 2012. Survived by daughters, Corina, Marina and Bianca; brothers, Robert and Raymond; sisters, Yolanda, Olga, Irene, Linda and Lily; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Cora Martinez and his sister, Rachel Sanchez. Funeral Services will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS on Saturday,...

Valentin Vega, Sr.

Valentin Vega, Sr.

Feb 20, 2012

Valentin Vega Sr. 82, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012. Preceded by wife Josie Vega. He is survived by his four children; Yolanda (Tony), Valentin Jr. (Mary), Irma (Eddie) and Rudy (Amy); 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many family and friends. He was a cherished father and grandfather and renowned musician. Originally from Harlingen, TX he moved...

Maria M. Acedo

Maria M. Acedo

Feb 7, 2012

Maria M. Acedo 79, of Tucson, was called home on February 7, 2012. Our beloved mother passed away peacefully leaving behind eight children, Ramon Acedo, Frances Sanchez (Rudy), Joe Acedo (Monica), Javier Acedo, Cristina Acedo, Nellie Oulmaier (Bill), Jesus Acedo and Irene Acedo. Preceded in death by her mother, Francisca Aranda; husband, Ramon Cuen Acedo and her grandson, Daniel Trujillo....

Luisa V. Carreras

Luisa V. Carreras

Feb 1, 2012

Luisa V. Carreras 88, of Tucson, passed away on February 1, 2012. Survived by her children, Sylvia Romero, Celia Trujillo, Reynaldo V. Carreras, Cecilia Godinez, Mary Lou C. Lievano, Ralph V. Carreras, Mercedes Martinez, Rudy V. Carreras, Ramon Carreras and Raul V. Garcia; sisters, Carlota Aranda and Teresa Hajibrahim; brother, Tony Escalante and five generations of grandchildren. Blessed with a...

Fernando Solarez Lopez

Fernando Solarez Lopez

Jan 27, 2012

Fernando Solarez Lopez, Jr. born July 18, 1948 in Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Maria Eugenia Lopez. He is survived by their children, Vanessa, Fernando III and Matthew and four grandchildren. Also loved and survived by many family members and friends. He will be greatly missed. Visitation...

Alejandro B. Casteilanos

Alejandro B. Casteilanos

Jan 12, 2012

Alejandro B. Casteilanos He was born in Douglas, Arizona on May 2, 1917 and passed away January 12, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. His children are Alicia Borquez, Rose Mary Huerta and Richard "Sonny" Castellanos. Alejandro was married to Teresa Jiminez Castellanos and she was born in Pirtieville, AZ. They were married in 1940. His brothers were Salvador, Luis and Jose...

Za'Naya Flores

Za'Naya Flores

Jan 12, 2012

Za'Naya Flores born March 15, 2010 our precious little angel was called home by our heavenly Father on January 12, 2012. You will be greatly missed. Love Dad, siblings, grandparents, family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a Service at 9:30 a.m. MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave.,...

Herlinda Olivas Stell

Herlinda Olivas Stell

Jan 11, 2012

Herlinda Olivas Stell 94, of Tucson, AZ passed away on January 11, 2012. Survived by son, Patrick Stell; sister, Mary Larrivas as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick N. Stell; mother, Benita Olivas (Borboa); father, Pedro Olivas; brothers, Filiberto and Ramon and sisters, Josefina and Elisa. The family would like to...

Ramon S. Quiroga

Ramon S. Quiroga

Jan 5, 2012

Ramon (Ray) S. Quiroga 83, went to the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Born on June 26, 1928 in Patagonia, AZ, he relocated to Tucson, AZ in 1958 with his wife and family. He worked at ASARCO, Inc until retiring in 1988. Ray loved sports! He played many sports over the years including baseball, bowling and golf. When he...

Sergio Antonio Carrillo

Sergio Antonio Carrillo

Jan 1, 2012

Sergio Antonio Carrillo Sr 44, June 14 1967 – January 1, 2012. He was born in Naco, Mx. to Jesus Antonio and Teofila Carrillo. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Michelle A. Carrillo and their three children; Danielle, Sergio Jr. (Felicia) and Amanda (Luis); his special nephew, Gerardo Rivera; one beautiful grandson, Urijah Anthony Carrillo (his Travesuras);...

Socorro Alcaraz Moreno

Socorro Alcaraz Moreno

Dec 26, 2011

Socorro (Tola) Alcaraz Moreno age 84, Tucson, AZ, passed away December 26, 2011. Survived by Aberlardo Alcaraz (Maria), son; Patricia (Paty) and (Martin) Villasenor, daughter; also survived by grandchildren, Abelardo Antonio and Abelardo Alan Alcaraz, also Alan E. and Adel Alberto Villasenor. Preceded in death by parents, Prutalco and Sara Alcaraz; husband, Alejandro T. Moreno and son-in-law, Agustin G. Villasenor;...

Alvaro Mariscal Rivera

Alvaro Mariscal Rivera

Dec 6, 2011

RIVERA, Alvaro Mariscal, was born March 23, 1927 in Benson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria whom he was married to for 47 years; grandson, Joe Alvarez and great-granddaughter, Annissa Santana. Alvaro is survived by his daughters, Rachel Murillo (Fernando), Gloria Majalca and Yolanda Onitveros (Albert); sons, Alfonso (Linda), Marco, Manny (Lupe) and Alvaro (Cecelia); 20...

Richard N. Ortiz

Richard N. Ortiz

Dec 6, 2011

Richard N. Ortiz was a man who loved his family, easily made friends and was quick to help anyone in need. He passed away on December 6, 2011 at the age of 38. Richard was proud of his children, Emilio and Eliana. He often volunteered at their schools and was a stage dad for their folklorico dances for Viva Performing...

Dustin S. Shawano

Dustin S. Shawano

Dec 5, 2011

Dustin left us on December 5, 2011 at a young age of 27 years old. Dustin is a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. Dustin was from Vail, AZ. He is survived by his parents; father, Rick Shawano and mother, Diana Shawano; wife, Frances Shawano; his favorite brother, Mario and his wife Rosa; nephews, Jonathan, Nathaniel and...

Manuel Grijalva Sotomayor

Manuel Grijalva Sotomayor

Nov 29, 2011

Manuel Grijalva Sotomayor 2/18/1931 - 11/29/2011 80, of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survived by his beloved wife, Maria Del Carmen; children, Manuel, Irene, Laura, Angela, Evelyn, Isabel, Socorro, Henry, Paul, David and Joe Sotomayor; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by his loving sisters,...

Alfonso Rodrigo Trinidad III

Alfonso Rodrigo Trinidad III

Nov 23, 2011

TRINIDAD, Alfonso Rodrigo III, 26, passed away November 23, 2011 after a brief illness. Survived by parents, Alfonso and Edna Trinidad; sisters, Bernadette Lynn and Emily Ernestina; brother, Bernardo Jose (BJ); niece, Amorette; nephew, Angel; grandfather, Alfonso (Poncho) Trinidad and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Norma Jean Trinidad and Ernestina Ortiz Velasco. Services, Thursday, December...

Felicita "Pita" Ortega

Felicita "Pita" Ortega

Nov 19, 2011

Felicita "Pita" Ortega Passed away on November 19, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Known for her devotion to her children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. A devoted Catholic who spent hours crocheting rosaries and Sacred Heart mementos. Born on July 28, 1942 in Silver City, New Mexico. Preceded in death by her father, Raymundo Leyba Benavidez of Silver City; mother, Beatrice Polanco...

Esperanza Miranda Pallanes

Esperanza Miranda Pallanes

Nov 14, 2011

Esperanza Miranda Pallanes 68, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Pallanes; parents, Jesus & Juanita Miranda and nephew, Ricardo Varela. She is survived by son, Jose "JJ" Pallanes; daughter, Sylvia Pallanes; brothers, Conrado (Albertina) Miranda and Raul (Josie) Miranda; sisters, Susie (Lorenzo) Espinoza and Juanita (Armando)...