Obituaries

Arlene Gastelum Matus

Arlene Gastelum Matus

Nov 12, 2020

Arlene Matus, born May 17, 1957 (63) of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. A loving and caring woman whose smile and love will be missed by all who knew her. Arlene worked at Arizona Community Physicians for 27 years where she spent her time working with people who also became her good friends. Arlene’s spirit lives...

Abelardo Aguilar

Abelardo Aguilar

Nov 11, 2020

Abelardo Aguilar, 66, passed away on November 11, 2020.

Jose Jesus Paz

Jose Jesus Paz

Nov 11, 2020

Jose Jesus Paz, 59, passed away on November 11, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Corohumbertina Paz; children, Jesus, Jazmin, Jose Antonio and Evelyn; and two grandchildren, Xsebrin and Scarlet.  In his children's words: My dad grew up in a small town in Mexico with limited resources to live, but they made it work.  My dad would often...

Jose M. Altamirano

Jose M. Altamirano

Nov 10, 2020

Jose M. Altamirano passed away on November 10, 2020.  Survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Angelina Altamirano; children, Connie Vasquez (Hector), Jose Altamirano (Carolina), Ricardo Altamirano (Gabriela) and Francisco Altamirano (Gina); Jesse, Melody, Angie, Clarissa, Jose, Angel, Kenny, Joleyka, Ricardo Jr., Karen, Raziel, Frankie Jr., Ayden Lee, Fernando, Ramsess, Marhalie and Yanses and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...

Celia G. Luna

Celia G. Luna

Nov 7, 2020

Celia G. Luna was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. She passed away November 7, 2020 leaving behind to cherish her memory; her sister Delia Luna and although she never had children of her own, she helped raise and leaves behind a son, Ralph (Angie); 2 daughters , Linda and Laura (Frank) as well as her grandchildren; Vanessa, Anthony, Gabriel,...

Roy Edward Matas

Roy Edward Matas

Nov 3, 2020

Roy Edward Matas, 72, passed away on November 3, 2020.  Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Rosalina Matas; sons, Roy Edward Matas, Jr., Alberto Matas (Melissa) and Cruz Baumea; daughters, Sylvia Cranz (Fernando) and Gina Turner; brother, Daniel Matas; sisters, Amelia Witty (Carl) and Ruth Miranda; 33 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Oscar Manuel Sobarzo

Oscar Manuel Sobarzo

Nov 2, 2020

Oscar Manuel Sobarzo, 64, passed away on November 2, 2020. Survived his beloved wife of 31 years, Alma Leticia Sobarzo; children, Oscar Orlando Sobarzo, Maria Del Rocio Sobarzo, Ivonne Vasquez, Priscilla Lomeli and Paola Sobarzo; grandchildren, Belen Williams, Jason Williams Jr., Sophia Williams, Juliette Mae Lomeli, Isabella Gianna Vasquez and Joie Marie Lomeli; siblings, Antonio Sobarzo, Ramona Sobarzo, Guadalupe Sobarzo,...

Maria Del Carmen Celaya

Maria Del Carmen Celaya

Nov 2, 2020

María Del Carmen Celaya, 67, se le otorgaron sus alas el 2 de Noviembre en Tucson, Arizona. Le sobreviven su esposo de 47 años: Teodoro Celaya Armendáriz; Hijos: José María Celaya y Hugo (Huguito) Celaya; Hija: (Niña) Carmelita Martinez; Hermanos: Javier Contreras y Jesús Contreras; Hermanas: Hortensia Contreras y Socorro Contreras; Su Madre: Iduvina Contreras; 10 nietos al igual que...

Margarita Miranda Capitain

Margarita Miranda Capitain

Oct 31, 2020

Margarita Miranda Capitain, age 92 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born to the late Ramón Miranda and Rosa Miranda on February 3, 1928. A loving mother and business woman, she worked many jobs including The University of Arizona Rehabilitation Department. Margarita was a hard worker that learned skills at an early age growing...

Raymond Romero Casillas

Raymond Romero Casillas

Oct 31, 2020

Raymond Romero Casillas, Sr. "Mone", 86, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Carmen O. Casillas (Cuata); brothers, Ruben, Alejandro, Innocente "Chente", Narciso "Chicho" and Oscar "Okie"; sisters, Dolores "Lola", Lydia "Lily" and Aurora and his parents, Juan and Maria Casillas. He is survived by his sons,...

Raul Castillo Encinas

Raul Castillo Encinas

Oct 27, 2020

Raul Castillo-Encinas, 86, earned his wings on October 27, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his loving wife: Maria Teresa Encinas; Sons: David Encinas (Leticia), Marco Encinas (Milia), Jaime Encinas (Kimberly), Edward Encinas (Norma), and Hector Encinas (Helen); 16 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Great Grandchildren He is preceded in death by his Son: Martin Encinas; Brothers: Juan, Vicente, Ruben,...

Rita Garduno Quiroz

Rita Garduno Quiroz

Oct 24, 2020

Rita Garduno Quiroz, 85, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 24, 2020. She was survived by her sons; Eddie J. Arvizu and Frank Arvizu, daughters; Lupita Sanchez and Blanca Carrillo, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren, brothers; Raymond Valencia, Eddie Tapia and Joe Quintanar,  and sisters; Mary Q. Lacey, Julia Romero, Mary Tapia, Alice Tapia and Frances Tapia. Rita...

Carlos Fernando Campos III

Carlos Fernando Campos III

Oct 23, 2020

Carlos Campos, 78, was reunited with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2020.  He was surrounded by his loving family when he went to his Heavenly home.  Leaving behind to cherish is memory; his beloved wife of 49 years, Lupita Campos; children, Karla Manson and Carlos Campos IV; grandchildren, Sabrina, Max and Mylie; and sister, Aida Paredes.  He proudly...

Jesus Quezada

Jesus Quezada

Oct 18, 2020

Jesus Quezada, 67, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 18, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years; Sylvia Quezada, sons; Jesus Quezada Jr. (Nayda Valle) and Ramon Faustino Quezada, daughters; Veronica Gomez, Eunice Quezada (Nicholas Zavala), Senaida Quezada- Gutierrez (Adam) and Yvonne Ytuarte (Jesus), grandchildren; Sarah, Jonas, Xochitl, Tristian, Jose, Amariz, Gianni, Justice, Izeya, Aniza,...

Lorenza G. Nunez

Lorenza G. Nunez

Oct 18, 2020

Lorenza G. Nunez, 61 entered eternal life to be with our heavenly father on October 18, 2020. Leaving behind to cherish her memory are her sons; Richard Rene, Juan Alberto, Armando, Carlos and Juan Nuñez. Her daughters; JoAnne Ramirez, Jessica Nuñez, Jeanette Nuñez and Yolanda Thievener. Her brothers; Antonio, Guillermo and Felix Gomez. Also leaving behind 32 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Clarence R. Hetherington

Clarence R. Hetherington

Oct 18, 2020

Clarence R. Hetherington, 93, earned his wings on October 18, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his sons, Scott Hetherington (Marcy), Todd Hetherington (Angela), Victor Hetherington (Karla) and Alex Hetherington; daughters, Liza Hetherington and Georgina Ewing (Chad); 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  

Mario Alberto Ruiz

Mario Alberto Ruiz

Oct 18, 2020

Mario Alberto Ruiz, 38, of Florence, Arizona passed away on October 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife; Evelyn Rodriguez-Ruiz, sons; Mario A. Ruiz-Orduno ,Emmet Ruiz, Ruben Ruiz and Erin Ruiz, daughter; Ellena M. Ruiz, mother; Guadalupe Ruiz, brothers; Ernesto Ibarra and Ruben Ruiz, sisters; Martha Ruiz, Cindy Ruiz, Alejandra Ruiz and Carolina Ruiz. 

Fernando Perez Jr.

Fernando Perez Jr.

Oct 16, 2020

Fernando Perez, Jr., 37 years earned his wings on October 16, 2020 in Rio Rico, Arizona. He is survived by his parents: Guadalupe Rodriguez and Fernando Perez. Sons: Fernando, Sebastian, Anthony, Mathew; Daughter: Fernanda; Brothers: Christobal, Gerardo, Michael, Joel, and Adrian; Sister: Stephanie;He may be physically gone, but will forever live in the hearts of all those whose hearts he...

Gloria Garcia

Gloria Garcia

Oct 16, 2020

Gloria Garcia, 60, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 16, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Christian Garcia and Alejandro Garcia; daughters, Brenda Garcia, Lizeth Alejandres and Jasmin Verdugo; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ramon Garcia, Juanito Garcia, Luis Garcia, Ramiro Garcia and Javier Garcia; and her sisters, Maria Bustillos, Olga Garcia, Olivia Garcia and Sylvia Garcia. Gloria...

Lourdes "Yuyi" Felix

Lourdes "Yuyi" Felix

Oct 15, 2020

Maria Lourdes Felix, 81, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on October 15, 2020.  She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Manuel Felix.  Survived by her sons, Mauro Felix, Manuel E. Felix and Ruben Felix; daughters, Maria T. Felix, Alma L. Romo and Rosa I. Felix; brothers, Gilberto Velderrain and Antonio Velderrain; 11...