Obituaries

Dora Martinez

Dora Martinez

Oct 8, 2010

Dora Lopez Martinez 94, born in Tombstone, AZ left peacefully to be with God on Friday, October 8, 2010. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Arturo Martinez "Tubby" and her children, Armida Sandoval "Dee Dee", Victor Martinez and Ruben Martinez "Rifle". Survived by her sons, Gilbert Lopez, Manuel Martinez "Poyo", Eugenio Martinez "Chochie", Arturo Martinez, Jr. "Chino"; daughters, Hortensia...

Edith C. Torres

Edith C. Torres

Sep 24, 2010

TORRES, Edith C., 82, of Tucson, AZ, passed away September 24, 2010. She is survived by his daughter, Sandy (Jack) Valenzuela; sons, Reynaldo (Mabelle) Carrillo and Gilbert (Ana) Lopez. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Maria (Ramon) Pena; granddaughter, Leticia Melendez-Carrillo. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was anxiously awaiting...

Hector "Chito" Ernesto Coronado

Hector "Chito" Ernesto Coronado

Sep 18, 2010

Hector Ernesto Coronado "Chito" 1/2/1976 - 9/18/2010 Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Manuel and Estella Lujan. Survived by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Emma Coronado; father, Ernest (Mary); mother, Maria (Roy); brother, Nickolus (Celeste); sisters, Celina (Manny), Venessa (Cisco) and Danette (Jose); nephews, Louie and Christian; nieces, Magdalena, Marina, Marilyn, Emma, Star and Anisett and many family and...

Alejandro Luna

Alejandro Luna

Sep 12, 2010

Alejandro Luna fought cancer for eight months before he passed away on September 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Urbano Luna and leaves behind his wife, Maria Luna; sons, Frank and Alex Luna; daughter, Alexus; mother, Natalia Luna; brothers, Rick Luna, Bob V. and Ben V.; sisters, Icela Luna, Nancy G, Patcy T., Henrieta V., and...

Jerry R. Torres

Jerry R. Torres

Sep 5, 2010

Jerry R. Torres 55, joined his parents, Frutoso and Maria Torres, in Heaven on September 5, 2010. Survived by his beloved wife, Elvia; children, Meredith, Elisha and Gerard Torres; sisters, Grace Inocencio, Lettie Enriquez (Alex), Lorraine Barcelo (Phillip) and Rosina Escobar (Roy); four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In his past time he enjoyed car racing and hunting. Visitation...

Benjamin L. Sotelo

Benjamin L. Sotelo

Aug 23, 2010

Benjamin passed away on August 23, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. Services were held on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Susana Sotelo, daughter; parents; Saul Frias and Socorro Lopez; and siblings.

Humberto Rios

Humberto Rios

Jul 28, 2010

RIOS, Humberto "Bert" or "Beto", passed away on July 28, 2010, at the age of 80 years. Born in Tucson, Arizona on August 25, 1929 to Antonio and Antonia Rios. Bert is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cecilia and children: son, David Rios (Rosie); daughters, Laura Degerstrom (Mark) and Bianca Wade; grandchildren, Manny and Malainie; sister, Ofelia...

Jeffery Scott Farthing

Jeffery Scott Farthing

Jul 27, 2010

Jeffery Scott Farthing 43, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on July 27, 2010 after his five year battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his three wonderful sons, Jeffery Nicholas, Erik Scott and Kevin Dean Segura Farthing; his friend ex-wife, Christina Segura; his mother, Florence Farthing; sister, Tanya (Rick) Park of Illinois. He will be greatly missed but never...

Pleas Smith

Pleas Smith

Jul 26, 2010

Pleas Smith 31, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on July 26, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Nellie Read; father, Pleas A. Smith Sr.; four brothers and one sister, Chauncey Vasquez, Richard Railey, Melissa Railey, Ernest Vasquez and Manuel Smith and a host of nieces, nephew, uncles and aunts. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Visitation will...

Edith I. Pilcher (Shamburg)

Edith I. Pilcher (Shamburg)

Jul 26, 2010

Edith I. Pilcher (Shamburg) 77, a loving wife, mother, and sister. Edy was born December 20, 1932, on the Shamburg homestead at Randall, Kansas. Passed away July 26, 2010, in Tucson, Arizona. Preceded in death by her parents, and youngest brother, Ronald Shamburg of Tucson, Arizona. Survived by her beloved husband, Lewis Pilcher of 59 years; children, Rhonda (Philip) Davis,...

Therese Ann Anaya-Torrez

Therese Ann Anaya-Torrez

Jul 23, 2010

Therese Ann Anaya-Torrez 56, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on July 23, 2010. She is preceded in death by her father, Francisco "Pancho" Anaya; son-in-law, Orlando Madero and husband, Arturo Torrez Jr. Survived by mother, Nellie Anaya; daughters, Marie Madero, Georgina Clark and son, Anthony Sandoval (Gabriela). She is also survived by sisters, Veronica, Gloria, Gracie and Martha; brothers, Carlos,...

Guadalupe Victoria Lopez

Guadalupe Victoria Lopez

Jul 20, 2010

Guadalupe Victoria Lopez went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2010. Born to Cosme and Victoria Lopez in Tucson on February 11, 1949. Survived by children, Herlinda Molina, Cassandra Molina and Francisco Molina; brother, Willie Lopez; grandchildren, Magdalan Molina, Ruben Molina, Jr., Alexis Molina and an angel, Layla Molina. We will miss her greatly. Funeral Services will be...

Francisco Juarez

Francisco Juarez

Jul 13, 2010

Francisco Juarez 53, of Tucson, passed away on July 13, 2010. Survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Delia; children, Fernando, Angelica, Silvano and Vanessa; grandchildren, Ismael, David, David Jr. and Alina; and sisters, Fidencia, Sylvia, and Mary (Xavier). He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid golfer. He will always be known as the life...

Rudy I. Pro

Rudy I. Pro

Jul 7, 2010

Rudy I. Pro 6/17/1958 - 7/07/2010 Rudy's smile was contagious. His unique sense of humor brightened our lives. Always joking, "Tirate", "Hay nomas llevatela", Buenas, "Pasala para andar igual!" He was always looking out for his fellow man. Rudy through the many lives you touched, you will never be forgotten. You live within each of our hearts. Rudy is survived...

Lillian M. Murrieta

Lillian M. Murrieta

Jun 30, 2010

Lillian M. Murrieta 36, Tucson, AZ., went to be with her heavenly Father on June 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by sons, Rene and Johnny Hernandez; parents, Francisco and Cecilia Murrieta; brother, Gabriel Murrieta; sisters, Saramarie (Martin) Mendez, Sonia (Robert) Palacios; as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. We will miss your fun...

Gilbert V. Davila

Gilbert V. Davila

Jun 28, 2010

Gilbert V. "Califas" Davila, 78, passed away at home on June 28, 2010. Preceded in death by wife, Eva Davila; daughter, Gina Davila; sons, Gilbert and Michael Davila; sister, Josie Sanchez; brothers, Martin and Richard Davila and parents, Jose and Dolores Davila. Survived by children, Dina (Frank) Mistretta, Carlos (Naomi) Davila, Alberta (Philip) Martinez, Albert Davila, Maria Davila Sianez, Mary...

Elvira A. Bravo

Elvira A. Bravo

Jun 24, 2010

Elvira A. Bravo 68, passed away on June 24, 2010 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her sons, Gilbert Vidal, Albert (Yolanda) Vidal, Rafael Vidal (Lupita Vargas), Sam (Maritza) Brito; daughter, Guadalupe Brito; stepsons, Bobby (Kim) Brito and Steve (Christine) Brito and 20 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and siblings, Emma (Armando), Lily (Freddy) and Ruben (Ida)....

Lydia Hope Gastelo

Lydia Hope Gastelo

Jun 21, 2010

Lydia Hope Gastelo 61, passed away June 21, 2010 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by her husband, Peter E. Gastelo; daughters, Deborah (Frank) and Tammy (Anthony); guardian to Bettina and Araceli; stepchildren, Michelle (Jessie), Melissa (Richard), Maricela (Michael), Peter Jr., Sergio and Rico; 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Many extended family and special friends. Lydia was a very special person. She...

Jessie L. Ortiz

Jessie L. Ortiz

Jun 17, 2010

Jessie L. Ortiz 90, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on June 17, 2010. Survived by her sons, Ernest (Mary Helen), Victor (Jeanne); and daughter-in-law Mary (Mike) Ortiz; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-grand Angel; and one great-great- grandchild with two more expected. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Simon; son, Mike Ortiz; and parents, Eleno and Justa Alloy. Jessie...

Carmen E. Fierros

Carmen E. Fierros

Jun 17, 2010

Carmen E. Fierros went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2010. She was born on December 12, 1927 in Seville, Spain to Rafael and Eduarda Escalera. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Ricardo R. Fierros. Survived by her son, Richard E. Fierros (Katie); her daughter, Maria Sereno; grandchildren, Nicole Fierros, Rusty Sereno,...