Obituaries

Ruben Ochoa Guzman Jr.

Ruben Ochoa Guzman Jr.

May 26, 2023

Ruben Ochoa Guzman Jr., 41, passed away on May 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his Mother: Ernestina Ochoa; Grandmother: Pauline Anchondo; Brother: Johnny Guzman and Nephew: Cruz Patino III:;  Ruben is survived by his Dad: Ruben Guzman Sr. ; Sisters: Frances Guzman (Allan Monge) and Ernestina Guzman; Brothers; Paul Guzman, Billy Guzman and Carlos Guzman.

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Arturo V. Rodriguez

Arturo V. Rodriguez

May 26, 2023

Arturo V. Rodriguez, a pioneer of bringing soccer to Tucson, Arizona, passed away surrounded by his family on May 26, 2023, at the age of 97.Born on November 8, 1925, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Arturo was a very humble and religious man who led a meaningful life full of love and hard work. He was a noble father who always...

Gilbert M. Mendoza

Gilbert M. Mendoza

May 24, 2023

Gilbert Moreno Mendoza, 85, earned his wings on May 24th, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born to Gilbert and Cruz Mendoza on November 3rd, 1937 in Bisbee, Arizona. Gilbert was a fun-loving family man who loved to dance and had a great sense of humor. Gilbert worked for over 50 years at Tucson Blueprint. He was dedicated to his...

Rene T. Calixtro

Rene T. Calixtro

May 21, 2023

Rene Thomas Calixtro, 65, earned his wings on May 21, 2023 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his son: Santiago Calixtro; He is survived by his loving wife: Emma Angelica Calixtro; Sons: Rene Alfonso Calixtro and Andre Thomas Calixtro; Brothers: Frank (Yvette), Jose Luis (Daniela), Ricardo (Norma), Charlie (Rebecca) and Roberto (Valeria); Sisters: Lucy (Arturo) and Monica...

Manuela Mendoza

Manuela Mendoza

May 20, 2023

Manuela Mendoza, 82, earned her wings on May 20, 2023 in Nogales, Arizona. She is survived by her husband (65 years of marriage): Jesus Rene Mendoza; Sons: Jesus Mendoza, Felipe Rene Mendoza (Jorge), Jose Luis Mendoza (Claudia), and Miguel Angel Mendoza; Daughters: Rosa Maria Mendoza (Efren), Sandra Regalado (Ramon), Laura Villa (Miguel) and Mayra Vasquez (Jose); Brothers: Miguel Angel Moraga...

Raymond Armstrong

Raymond Armstrong

May 19, 2023

 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Raymond Armstrong, a beloved father, musician, artist, and community member. Raymond passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 70, Raymond held many titles in his life, from artist to entrepreneur, but his favorite role was being a father. He loved nothing more than spending time with his adult...

Luis Javier "JR" Del Real

Luis Javier "JR" Del Real

May 19, 2023

Luis Javier Del Real “JR” was called home to the Lord on May 19, 2023 at the young age of 52.  JR was a bashful, gentle, kind person who will truly be missed by everyone who had the privilege of his presence. He will always be remembered for his boyish smile, cheerful laugh, and love for all sports (largely a...

Ralph Soto Romero

Ralph Soto Romero

May 19, 2023

 

On May 19, 2023, at 6:43 p.m., Ralph S. Romero was called home to serve an even higher purpose. Ralph “Mr. Cholla” Romero earned his wings after a courageous 4-year and 2-month fight against Colorectal Cancer in the arms of his daughter and grandson. Ralph was born in Tucson, Arizona, and grew up in the City of South Tucson....

Gilbert Ramos Jr.

Gilbert Ramos Jr.

May 18, 2023

Gilbert was born in Nogales, Arizona to Susana CossRamos and Gilberto Estrada Ramos. He moved to Tucson at the age of one and remained in Tucson until his death. He was raised in Barrio Hollywood where he attended Manzo Elementary School. During his elementary school days, he had a newspaper route and during summers he would pick cotton in the fields...

Leticia Parra Ochoa

Leticia Parra Ochoa

May 17, 2023

Leticia Ochoa Parra, a loving wife, mother and grand mother passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Leticia, is survived by her husband, Eddie Ochoa, her sons, Everd and Ottmar daughter in law (Lynette) Ochoa, and her grand children, Nayomi, Everd Jr, Ottmar Jr, Oziel, Osiah, and Oralynn, her sisters Gloria Parra Tapia, Natalie Parra Tapia and brother Jesus...

Petra Altamirano Molina

Petra Altamirano Molina

May 16, 2023

Petra “Pat” Molina 8/22/2023-05/16/2023 Has gained her wings in Heaven and put her wings on earth to rest. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially us her children. She was born in Hatch, New Mexico and came to Tucson, Az where she lived with our Dad to set up roots and raise their family. Our mother...

Ramon "Ray" Duran

Ramon "Ray" Duran

May 13, 2023

Ramon "Ray" Duran, 64, of Tucson, Arizona, passed way May 13, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Francisca Duran; son, Carlito Duran; brothers, Jesus Duran, Juan Duran, Jose Duran and George Duran; sisters, Carmen Pinedo, Librada Gonzales, Marina Duran, Norma Pinedo and Judy Aranda. He is preceded in death by his father, Ramon Duran; brother, Ernesto Duran, sister, Martha...

Maritza Maldonado

Maritza Maldonado

May 12, 2023

Maritza Maldonado, 29, of Tucson passed away on May 12, 2023. She is lovingly survived by her parents; Juan M. and Guadalupe Gonzalez; brother, Alejandro Ledezma and her sisters; Alizette and Victoria Maldonado. She will be forever loved and missed by those she touched.

June 30th, 1993 we were blessed with Martiza's presence, a presence who immediately filled the room...

Antonio Alejandro Ruiz

Antonio Alejandro Ruiz

May 11, 2023

Antonio Alejandro Ruiz passed away at the age of 90.  He is lovingly survived by his siblings, Rene Daniel Ruiz and Olga Ruiz Cruz.

Javier C. Jaramillo

Javier C. Jaramillo

May 10, 2023

Javier C. Jaramillo, 52, passed away on May 10, 2023.

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Sergio Adrian Enriquez

Sergio Adrian Enriquez

May 8, 2023

Sergio Adrian Enriquez Jr., 16, of Tucson has passed away. Sergio is survived by his Tios; Andu, Ali, Mian and Tino, Tias; Vero and Jay, parents Sergio and Marissa Enriquez, Maternal Grandparents; Jose and Susie Enriquez, Paternal Grandparents; Manuel and Susana Enriquez.  Sergito is loved by his many cousins and friends. He's welcomed into Heaven by Nana Becky, Tata David,...

Manuel Cervantes

Manuel Cervantes

May 6, 2023

Manuel Cervantes, 73, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 6, 2023. He is survived his sons, Francisco B. Cervantes and Manuel Cervantes Jr.; daughters, Joanna Hernandez, Iracema Lopez and Viviana Dominguez; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sister, Maria Felix Cervantes; brothers, Saul Cervantes, Eduardo Cervantes, Alonso Cervantes and Gabriel Cervantes. 

Maby A. Rivera

Maby A. Rivera

May 5, 2023

Maby A. Rivera was born January 10, 1981 and was granted her angel wings on May 5, 2023. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Maby had touched in some small way throughout her short yet very memorable life. She was a very loving person, and loved her family more than anything she was always there for...

Annette "Pebbles" C. Duarte

Annette "Pebbles" C. Duarte

Apr 30, 2023

Annette C.Duarte, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2023.  She is survived by her daughters, Adrianna R. Garcia (Gabriel) and Stephanie O. Calderon (Frankie); mother, Olga B. Camacho; sisters, Elizabeth Teran (Paul), Anna Valenzuela (Louie) and Tina Camacho; grandchildren, Faith, Rickie, Jordan, Gabriel and Diego; nieces and nephews, Monique (Peter), Celina, Anthony (Karina),...

Armando Haro Parra

Armando Haro Parra

Apr 30, 2023

Armando Haro Parra, 53, earned  his wings on April 30, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his Sons: Michael Enrique Montt (Gema) and Anthony Christian Enrique Haro; Parents: Armando Haro and Norma Gloria Haro; Brother: Edgardo Haro (Monica); Grandson: Michael Enrique Montt Jr.; As well an numerous family and friends.  He is physically gone, but his memory will...