Obituaries

Ruben Arturo Cocoba

Ruben Arturo Cocoba

Nov 17, 2022

Ruben Arturo Cocoba, 70, has been reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Irma Cocoba.  He passed away on November 17, 2022.  He is survived by his children, Hortencia Cocoba and Martin Cocoba; grandchildren, Raul Rivera, Jr., Isaac Rivera, Esteban Cocoba, Ricardo Cocoba, Melissa Cocoba, Julian Cocoba, Jessica Cocoba and Adrian Cocoba; and great-grandchildren, Allison, Alan, Angelica and 

Sergio "Chango" Lopez

Sergio "Chango" Lopez

Nov 17, 2022

Sergio "Chango" Lopez, 71, earned his wings on November 17, 2022 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by his beautiful family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years plus 8 years of relationship: Elsa Lopez; Sons: Sergio Damian Lopez Jr. (Bonnie Lopez) and Aurelio Lopez (Liliams Ayeriim); Daughter: Maria Elena Meza (Jose); Brothers: Oscar Lopez, Armando Lopez and Jorge...

Gabriel Anthony Rodriguez Jr.

Gabriel Anthony Rodriguez Jr.

Nov 16, 2022

Gabriel Anthony Rodriguez Jr., 24, gained his wings on November 16, 2022.

He is survived his wife, Rosita H Rodriguez; daughters, Rosita H. Rodriguez and Mya Rae H. Rodriguez; parents, Desiree Yvonne Romero and Johnny Williams Corella; brothers, Mario Andre Rodriguez; sisters, Marissa Celeste Rodriguez, Melina Yvonne Rodriguez, and Marissa Rosa Corella.

He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. 

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Antonio Michael Kujawa

Antonio Michael Kujawa

Nov 15, 2022

Antonio Michael Kujawa, musical artist and DJ, Chicago native and resident of Tucson, Arizona, died tragically on November 15, 2022 in a fatal care accident on interstate highway 10 at mile marker post 206 in Eloy, Arizona.

Antonio is survived by his parents, John and Barbara Kujawa, his sister Alina Kujawa, his brother Jordan Kujawa, as well as many aunts,...

Alfonso Borquez Obregon

Alfonso Borquez Obregon

Nov 14, 2022

Alfonso Borquez Obregon, 67, is now in Heaven rejoicing.  He passed away with his family by his side on November 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Frances Morales; children, Mariaellena Obregon, Vanessa Ruiz (Daniel), Alfonso Obregon, Jr. and Stephanie Michelle Obregon; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary Florence (Buddy Florence), Pearl Obregon, Margaret Obregon, Yolanda Polanco, Anita Obregon,...

Maria Espinoza

Maria Espinoza

Nov 12, 2022

Maria Espinosa, 97, earned her wings on November 12, 2022 in Tucson surrounded by her loving family.  She has physically left but her memory will in the hearts of all those whose hearts she touched.

Jose L. Vargas

Jose L. Vargas

Nov 11, 2022

Jose L Vargas

Obituary

September 21, 2024 – November 11, 2022

Our Dad, our grandpa, our uncle, and our friend, as one of his nephews has put it “We lost our King in the Vargas Family” He was a very rich man, being very humble in life and yet never asked for anything more, He cared and loved all, as...

Jose Jesus Padilla

Jose Jesus Padilla

Nov 10, 2022

Jose Jesus (“Chapo”) Padilla, 86, of Tucson, AZ (born in Saric, Sonora) has passed away. Jose is survived by his loving wife; Irma Padilla, Sons Jose (‘Pepe”) and Raul Padilla (married Karla Padilla), daughter; Graciela Padilla Ehresman (married to Jacob Ehresman), 7 grandkids Sabrina, Adrian, Raul, Markie, Jacob, Diego, and Janessa, brothers; Tirso and Rafael Padilla, sisters: Lourdes Quiroz, Cruz...

Marquita Arlene Lopez

Marquita Arlene Lopez

Nov 9, 2022

Marquita Lopez was known by most as Arlene.  She passed away on November 9, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Victor; her son, Victor “Tony” Lopez Jr.; daughter, Isabel; grandchildren, Victoria, Destiny, Faith, Izaiah, Carlos, Zaniyah, Arianna, Scott, Claudiana, Theola and Eleanor-Pearl.

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Manuela Nieblas De Esquer

Manuela Nieblas De Esquer

Nov 6, 2022

Manuela Nieblas De Esquer, 73, earned her wings on November 6, 2022, surrounded by her beautiful family.  She is survived by her loving husband of almost 56 years: Jose Maria Esquer;  Sons: Jose Carlos Esquer Nieblas, Jose Maria Esquer Nieblas and Roger Jovan Esquer; Daughters:  Lucia Alicia Esquer, Paquita Sihas and Perla Guadalupe Esquer; 16 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren (plus...

Catalina Adaya Rodriguez

Catalina Adaya Rodriguez

Nov 6, 2022

Catalina Adaya Rodriguez passed away on November 6, 2022.

She is survived by her parents, Cassandra Hernandez and Jose Mario Garcia; grandparents, Theresa Hernandez, Fred Garcia, and Patricia Peralta; tios, Roman and Miguel; brothers, Angel Orantez-Luna and Jr. Rodriguez; and sister, Anayse Rodriguez.

She is preceded in death by her Tia Enyssa Hernandez.

She will forever be Our Guardian Angel...

Mark Anthony Valdez

Mark Anthony Valdez

Nov 3, 2022

Mark Anthony Valdez, 56, passed away on November 3, 2022.

He is survived by his brother, Raul Valdez; sister, Devonne Guzman; sons, Alejandro Valdez and Marcos Valdez; daughters, Yessel Valdez, Maria Valdez, Crystal Valdez, and Jacqueline Valdez; along with seven grandchildren, Cielo Elisa, Adelaide Kattleya, Emily, Liesel Alexandra, Isabella Marie, Yaretzi Leislany, and Aziel Ivan.

He is preceded in death...

Artemiza Villa De Robles

Artemiza Villa De Robles

Nov 2, 2022

Artemiza M. Villa De Robles, 95, earned her wings on November 2, 2022 in Rio Rico, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She has returned home to reunite with her late husband: Jose Luis Robles.  She is survived by Sons: Jose Luis Robles (Francisca) and Rene Robles (Ana Lillia); Daughters: Dora Luz Robles, Artemiza Robles, Lourdes Maldonado (Ruben), Norma Lopez...

Juanita Esquer Soto

Juanita Esquer Soto

Nov 2, 2022

Juanita Esquer Soto, 97, of Tucson, Arizona.

She is survived by her sister, Carmen Consuelo Esquer Mayoral; sons, Adalberto Soto, Guillermo Soto, Armando Soto, and Alejandro Soto; daughters, Irasema Soto and Rosa M. Soto; along with 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mama sabemos que estas disfrutando en compania de dios nuestro senor y de la mano de la santisima Virgen......

German "Gordo" Lerma

German "Gordo" Lerma

Nov 2, 2022

German Lerma, 42, passed away on November 2, 2022.  He is survived by his parents, German Lerma and Lourdes Calderon Parra; son, German Daniel Lerma; daughter Kyannah Lerma; siblings Lou Lou Parra, Miriam Lerma, Denise Lerma, Alain Chavez, Vanessa Chavez, Adilene Guevara and Kimberly Lerma; granddaughter, Mia Lerma; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

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Julio Cesar Mendoza-Chacon

Julio Cesar Mendoza-Chacon

Nov 1, 2022

Julio Cesar Mendoza Chacon, 30, of Tucson has passed away.

Artemisa O. Ornelas

Artemisa O. Ornelas

Oct 30, 2022

Artemisa O. Ornelas, 53, passed away on October 30, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Ruben H. Morales; daughter, Kareyla Loera; son, Jose Ornelas; brothers, Jose Gilberto Ornelas and Francisco Martin Ornelas; sister, Yolanda Ornelas and grandson, Prince Taylor.

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Alan A. Ojeda

Alan A. Ojeda

Oct 30, 2022

Alan A. Ojeda, earned his wings on October 30, 2022.  He is survived by his parents: Francisco and Maria Ojeda; Brothers: Angel Ojeda, Francisco Ojeda and Alejandro Ojeda; Grandparents: Eustolia Loya, Manuel Loya, Francisco Ojeda and Silvia Ojeda; Numerous family and friends.  He has physically left but his memory will live in the hearts of all those he touched.

Mariah Ilena Guzman

Mariah Ilena Guzman

Oct 30, 2022

Mariah Ilena Guzman, 28, of Tucson, Arizona. Passed away on October 30, 2022.

Beatriz C Martinez

Beatriz C Martinez

Oct 29, 2022

Beatriz “Betty” C. Martinez was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Betty left this world on October 29, 2022, at age 77.

Betty was born to Cristobal and Hermelinda Caiz on April 16, 1945. Betty was a proud graduate of Pueblo High School. Following high school, Betty spent years abroad in Ilo, Peru where she had two sons:...