Obituaries

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...

Esther Caballero

Esther Caballero

Jan 2, 2010

Esther Caballero Was born on November 29, 1938. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she peacefully went with the Lord on January 2, 2010. She leaves behind her sons, David (Becky), Ruben Jr. (Brenda), and Ronald; sister, Ofelia (Clemente) Carrillo; brothers, Roy (Peggy) Martinez and Richard (Shelly) Martinez; grandchildren, Jesse, Aaron, Victoria, Daniel, Angelica, Gabriella, and Jacob; numerous...

Richard Samuel Piery

Richard Samuel Piery

Jan 1, 2010

Richard Samuel Piery 37, passed away on January 1, 2010. Survived by his wife, Carmen Carrillo; son, Jose and daughter, Anitza. Services have been rescheduled. Visitation will be Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS. Mass will be on Friday, at 10:30 a.m. on, January 15, 2010 at St....

Antonia G. Cruz

Antonia G. Cruz

Dec 25, 2009

CRUZ, Antonia G., 85, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009. Survived by her husband, Alfonso Cruz; children, Hilario Cruz, Ines C. Montijo, Inosencia C. Lopez, Alfonso Cruz, Raquel C. Marquez, Francisca C. Valenzuela, Guadalupe C. Gomez, Martin Cruz, Jose Cruz, Marco Cruz and Daniel Cruz; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Wenseslao Cruz. Visitation at MARTINEZ FUNERAL...

Juanita Almaraz

Juanita Almaraz

Dec 23, 2009

Juanita Almaraz, 63, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Nogales, Arizona on December 23, 2009. Se was born December 26, 1945 to Gaspar Rondero and Carmen Saren. Survived by husband, Luis Mario Almaraz; sons, Luis Mario Almaraz Jr., Claudio Rene Almaraz and Carlos Ivan Almaraz; daughter, Karla Denisse Almaraz; brother Gaspar Rondero; sister, Malena Rondero and 8 grandchildren. Services will...

Manuel 'Manny' H. Gallardo

Manuel 'Manny' H. Gallardo

Dec 21, 2009

GALLARDO, Manuel, born April 11, 1945. On December 21, 2009 with his family by his side, Manny passed away after an extended illness. Manny lived in Tucson his entire life. Survived by his wife, Amelia; three children, Steve, Tommy and Jennifer; five grandchildren, brothers, Monchie and Rudy; sisters, Terri, Rosie, Fina and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be...

Albina Torres

Albina Torres

Dec 18, 2009

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Chapel Service at 7:00 p.m. Services will conclude after the visitation.

Juanita Colores

Juanita Colores

Dec 3, 2009

Juanita Colores 89 passed away on December 3, 2009. She has joined her husband Robert E. Colores and all her loved ones that preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Robert (Alicia) Colores, Mary Harris, Susie (Geary) Baker. Grandchildren Greg, Angela, Andrea, Steve, Jeremy and Chris, six great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and godchildren. She lived...