Obituaries

Jesse Hermen Fernandez

Jesse Hermen Fernandez

Sep 19, 2020

Jesse Hermen Fernandez, 67, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on September 19, 2020. He is survived by his daughter; Jessica Fernandez, brother; Ruben Fernandez. Preceded by his wife; Estella Fernandez, parents; Ruth and Jesse Fernandez, sisters; Yolanda Ortiz and Alice Fernandez.  

Dolores Leonor Encinas

Dolores Leonor Encinas

Sep 18, 2020

Lola Encinas, 63, of Tucson, gained her angel wings on September 18, 2020, at 6:40pm. Born on December 4, 1956. Beloved mother of Michael (Veronica) Encinas, and Frank “Chavo” Valdez. Predeceased by parents Carlos and Juanita Encinas and brother Enrique Encinas. Survived by grandchildren Tais, Laiza, Cisco, Mia, Isaiah, Emilio (deceased), Carina, Bella, and Jacob; siblings Martin (Elaine), Ernest, Margaret...

Manuel Abel Flores Hermosillo

Manuel Abel Flores Hermosillo

Sep 15, 2020

Manuel Abel Flores Hermosillo, 91, earned his wings on September 15, 2020 in Rio Rico, AZ.  He is survived by his wife: Sylvia H. De Flores; Son: Manuel Abel FLores Jr; Daughters: Cecilia Flores (Bernardo Silva), Diana M. Flores (Jesus Rivera) and Adriana Flores; Brother: Arturo Flores; Sisters: Irma Hubay-Flores, Maria Argentina Andrade Flores and Alejandria Flores; 8 Grandchildren and...

Albert Angelo Astorga

Albert Angelo Astorga

Sep 14, 2020

Albert Angelo Astorga, 58, passed away on September 14, 2020.  He is survived by his sons, Charles Cisneros, Joaquin Astorga, Ruben Santos Quintero and Albert Angelo Astorga, Jr.; daughers, Amber Marie Quintero; brother, Charlie Martinez; sister, Darlene Astorga; parents, Barbara "Bobbie" Martinez and Carlos Martinez as well as numerous grandchildren.

Mary Boyle Barnett

Mary Boyle Barnett

Sep 14, 2020

Mary Boyle Barnett, 79, of Tucson has passed away. She is survived by her son; William, daughters; Kathleen and Libby, brothers; Jim, Terry and Bill. She is preceded in death her sister; Annie.

Jose Luis Lucero

Jose Luis Lucero

Sep 12, 2020

Jose Luis Lucero, 69, earned his wings on September 12, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife: Alicia P. Lucero; Sons: Jose Luis Lucero, Daniel Lucero, Leonel Lucero, Luis Chavez, Jesus Hilario Cuadras, Carlos Alberto; Daughters: Martha Alicia, Sophia Garcia, Priscilla Lucero, Leslie Lucero, Valeria Lucero, Laura Chavez; Brothers: Daniel Lucero and Jose Alfredo Lucero; Sisters: Manuela...

Ernesto M. Martinez

Ernesto M. Martinez

Sep 11, 2020

Ernesto Martinez Martinez, known as "Sapo and Froggy " born May 5,1947 in Douglas, AZ the son of Angela Martinez and Lorenzo Valenzuela, has passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2020 surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Ramona Jasso Martinez "Gorda" of 47 years; his 6 children, Maria, Rachael, Ernesto Jr, Rene, Jessica and Claudia;...

Aurelio F Espinosa

Aurelio F Espinosa

Sep 11, 2020

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Aurelio Flores Espinosa - a loving husband, father, and grandfather - passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Aurelio was a man of faith, family, and honor. Aurelio believed in Jesus Christ as his Savior and lived out his faith in the Catholic tradition. He was the loving husband to Gloria C. Espinosa for...

Maria Eugenia Lopez

Maria Eugenia Lopez

Sep 10, 2020

Maria Eugenia Lopez, 91, passed away on September 10, 2020.  She is survived by her six children, 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.  

George J. Grijalva

George J. Grijalva

Sep 8, 2020

George J. Grijalva, 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. George is preceded in death by his parents Jose Jesus Grijalva and Anita M. Guereña. He is survived by his brothers William (Melisa) Grijalva, Benjamin Grijalva, his sisters Norma (Tony) Herrera, Margie Grijalva, Patricia Paz and Cathy (Gabriel) Grijalva, many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, including numerous cousins.

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Josefina Yolanda Santillan

Josefina Yolanda Santillan

Sep 8, 2020

Josefina Yolanda Santillan, 77, earned her wings on 09/08/2020 in Green Valley, Arizona.  She is survived by her son: Tomas Garcia; Brothers: Alfonso Robles, Sergio Robles, Martin Robles and Fernando Robles; Sisters: Cecilia Garcia and Olivia Robles; Numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  She will be greatly missed and remembered by all those whose hearts she touched. 

Sean Rashad' Odell Howell

Sean Rashad' Odell Howell

Sep 6, 2020

When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far part. For every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart. Our beloved Sean was taken from us way too soon.  Sean flashed his first smile January 6, 1987 in Phoenix AZ to his parents Cynthia Dian Howell and “Mommy” Dawn Hammond.  He glimpsed his last sunset September...

Oscar Martinez

Oscar Martinez

Sep 6, 2020

Oscar Martinez, 42, passed away on September 6, 2020.  He is survived by his children, Jaylin Martinez, Oscar Martinez, Joselin Martinez, Oscar Martinez and Jaqueline Martinez; mother, Olga Martinez; sisters, Lillian Zavala, Olga Leticia Martinez and Maria Jesus Martinez.  He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Martinez Mazon.

Heriberto Chiapa Pacheco

Heriberto Chiapa Pacheco

Sep 5, 2020

Heriberto I Chiapa-Pacheco

June 17, 1962–September 5, 2020

Heriberto earned his wings on September 5, 2020. He has reunited with his father Heriberto Pacheco and mother Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix, who precedes him in death. He is survived by his oldest sister Maria Guadalupe (Jose Vasquez) his nephews, Martha Beatriz, Alejandra (Jose), Alejandro Jr (Jemina), Melissa, and his five Grand nephews, Marlene,...

Olga N. Betancourt

Olga N. Betancourt

Sep 4, 2020

Olga N. Betancourt, born May 9, 1955 in Silver City, New Mexico, lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer on September 4, 2020 at her residence in Tucson, Arizona, where she lived with her daughter (caregiver). Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior had won a victorious war for her eternal soul on November 14, 1975. When Olga was drawn by the...

Steven John Bonillas

Steven John Bonillas

Sep 3, 2020

Steven Bonillas, 47, of Tucson has passed away. Steven is survived by his only son, Alon; his mother, Mary and his aunt, Socorro. Steven loved music and was a joker, he was loved by many and will be missed by many.

Frances A. Moreno

Frances A. Moreno

Sep 2, 2020

Frances A. Moreno, 71, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 2, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Genaro Moreno Jr.; daughters, Yvonne M. Moreno (Colby Evans) and Vanessa E. Moreno; brother, John F. Chavez (Cathy Chavez); grandchildren, Naomi Anne, Israel Marie, Sarah Adrianna, Aaron Jacob, Isaiah Michael, Ashley Elizabeth, Jacob Anthony and Josiah Domonick;...

Jose Felipe Larios

Jose Felipe Larios

Sep 2, 2020

Jose Felipe Larios, 25, earned his wings on September 2, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by parents: Felipe and Ivonne Larios; Brother: Ulises Larios; Sisters: Paulina Larios and Ximena Larios; Maternal Grandmother: Francisca Trejo; Paternal Grandfather: Felipe Larios; Uncles and Aunts:  German and Lourdes, Laura, Esthella, Tere and Guero, Gerardo and Claudia, Chemo y Blanca, Nati, Flor y...

Rodolfo Barrios Zarate

Rodolfo Barrios Zarate

Aug 29, 2020

Rodolfo Barrios Zarate, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife; Eva Rodriquez Barrios; son, Julian Romo Barrios; daughters, Diana Romo Barrios and Julieta Romo Barrios; sister, Rosa Zarate Barrios; 7 grandchildren; step-son, Rudy Altamirano; step-daughter, Carol Catalan; 7 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his step...

Leslie Dee Berryman

Leslie Dee Berryman

Aug 28, 2020

Leslie Dee Berryman, 81, earned his wings on August 28, 2020 in Tubac, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife: Josephine Berrman Gonzales; Sons: Walter Dee Berryman and Max Joseph Sanchez; Sister: Isabel Green; Grandson: Alfred Sanchez; Great Grandchildren: Lexi Valencia; Aiva Monroe Sanchez, Penelope Sanchez and Ivy Sanchez.  He is physically gone, but will continue to live in the...