Obituaries

Maria Socorro Ramirez Islas

Maria Socorro Ramirez Islas

Aug 28, 2020

Maria Socorro Ramirez De Islas, 50, passed away on August 28, 2020. Survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Alberto Islas; children, Laura Islas, Karla Islas and Viridiana Islas; brothers, Francisco, Dora Patricia, Juan Hector, Eduardo and Sonia Ramirez; mother, Petra Felix de Ramirez; and one granddaughter, Arya Angulo and one on the way; as well as many nieces,...

Dianna V. Chavez

Dianna V. Chavez

Aug 28, 2020

Dianna V. Chavez was born on September 25, 1949 at St. Mary’s hospital in Tucson, AZ to Jesus and Connie Corral. She was the first born and was the older sister of her brothers, Daniel, Dennis, and Darrell. She was the only daughter and sister in the family. Dianna was raised in South Tucson where she spent most of her...

Jose Edgardo Durazo-Islas

Jose Edgardo Durazo-Islas

Aug 28, 2020

Jose Edgardo Durazo Islas, 69, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 28, 2020. He is survived by his brothers; Marco Antonio Durazo Islas, Luis Arturo Durazo Islas, Heriberto Durazo Islas, Ruben Durazo Islas and Mario Cesar Durazo Islas, sisters; Elsa I. Dicochea and Maria Estela Bedel as well as many extended family and friends. 

Marcia Ellen Racine

Marcia Ellen Racine

Aug 27, 2020

Marcia Ellen Racine, 72, earned her wings on August 27, 2020 in Rio Rico, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband: Randall Racine; Sons: Brian Johnson and Scott Racine; Daughter: Heidi Warner; Brother: Frank Hadsell; Sisters: Helen Daley; Mary Marshall, Olive Hadsell and Onalie Minahan; Mother: Beatrice Hadsell; Grandchildren; Addison Johnson, Brianna Jasmin , Danielle...

Federico V. Fimbres

Federico V. Fimbres

Aug 27, 2020

Fimbres, Federico V., 85, of Tucson, passed peacefully in his sleep August 27, 2020. He was born April 15, 1935. Federico (aka Fred, Freddie, and Moose) proudly served in the USAF and spent his 35-year military career as a jet aircraft mechanic. He received many commendations, and retired as a Master Sergeant with the 162nd Air National Guard. Known for...

Refugio J. Cota

Refugio J. Cota

Aug 26, 2020

Refugio J. Cota, 91, was reunited with her beloved husband on August 26, 2020.  She is survived by her Sons: Salvador Cota Jr. (Vicky) and Richard Cota; Daughters: Gloria C. Rodriguez (Cesar) and Clara Kazemzadeh (Abba); 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandaughter.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Salvador R. Cota and her Daughter...

Esperanza Winske

Esperanza Winske

Aug 26, 2020

Esperanza Winske, 79, of Tucson has passed away. Esperanza is survived by her loving husband; Jose Naranjo, brother; Jesus, sisters Francisca, Teresa, and all her nieces and nephews, whom she loved as her own. Esperanza will by truly missed.

Jose Luis Ojeda

Jose Luis Ojeda

Aug 23, 2020

Joe Luis Ojeda, born on May 17 of 1961 from Long Beach, California. Passed away on August 23, 2020 at the age of 59, in Tucson, Az where he lived since 1984. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Sarah Ojeda. His sons; Frank, Juan, Jose Jr, Angel, Fabian and Little Joe. His daughters; Dominique, and Valerie....

Frank K. Perez

Frank K. Perez

Aug 23, 2020

Frank K. Perez, 94, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 23, 2020. He is survived by his sons; Frank D. Perez (Elisa), Ruben D. Perez (Evangeline) and Rene D. Perez (Patty); brother, Alfonso Perez; sisters, Maria Elena Perez Valenzuela and Placida Perez Valenzuela; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as many family and friends. He...

Arturo Victor Zuniga

Arturo Victor Zuniga

Aug 19, 2020

Arturo V. Zuniga, 79, passed away on August 19, 2020.  He is survived by his sister, Angelina Cota; nephews, Paul Cota, Robert Cota and Jerry Cota; niece, Maria Johnson.  

Evangelina Villa De Balganon

Evangelina Villa De Balganon

Aug 17, 2020

Evangelina Villa De Balganon, 68, earned her wings on August 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her Sons: Javier Balganon and Victor Balganon: Daughters: Lupita Balganon, Cinthia Balganon, Gabriela Balganon and Dulce Alvarez Balganon; Sons in Law: Gilberto Jimenez and Arturo Alvarez; Daughter's in Law: Martha Perez, Lourdes Jimenez and Gabriela Balcazar; Sisters: Hermelinda Villa,...

Roberto "Bobby" Franco Hernandez

Roberto "Bobby" Franco Hernandez

Aug 17, 2020

Roberto Franco Hernandez (Bobby), 48, of Nogales passed away on August 17th, 2020. He is survived by his mother Sylvia Garcia, two eldest sons: Ruben I. Hernandez and Roberto I. Hernandez, two youngest children: Gabriel Hernandez and Ximena Hernandez, and their mother, Bobby’s partner, Ana-Gabriela Romero. He is also survived by his two grandchildren Alvaro Sabino Hernandez and Roberto Ezra...

Julio Lopez Podesta

Julio Lopez Podesta

Aug 17, 2020

Jose Julio Lopez Podesta, 67, passed away on August 17, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Yolanda Yamile Lopez De Garcia; children, Julio Lopez (Ale), Miguel Lopez (Jannina) and Yamile Lopez (Brandon Miller); siblings, Blanca, Enrique, Sergio, Luis Jose and Jaime; grandchildren, Julio, Axel, Lucia and Mila; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Lynda Lou Giles

Lynda Lou Giles

Aug 16, 2020

Lynda Lou Giles passed away quietly early in the morning of August 16, 2020 at her home in Rio Rico Arizona, where she enjoyed many hours with her children and grandchildren. Lynda was the oldest of eight children born to Marva and Glenn Barnes. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on October 30, 1952.

She met Tom Giles while...

Margarita M. Noriega

Margarita M. Noriega

Aug 15, 2020

Margarita M. Noriega, 89, passed away on August 15, 2020. Our mom was a hard worker, always keeping our home clean, and making sure her husband and her children were well taken care of. She was a happy and sweet mom. We had lots of good times when everybody got together at our home for parties. Mom and dad would...

Kristopher B. Quintero

Kristopher B. Quintero

Aug 14, 2020

Kristopher B. Quintero (Kris), 51, of Tucson Arizona, has gone in peace to be with our Lord and Savior on August 14, 2020. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ray and Rose Quintero, and brother Ray. He is survived by his son Rene, brother Jim (Gina) Quintero, sister Karen Robles, nieces/nephews, aunts, and countless cousins and friends.

Kris...

Farkhandeh Motawasseli-Mirai

Farkhandeh Motawasseli-Mirai

Aug 14, 2020

On Friday Aug 14, 2020.Mary Utley Went to be with Jesus. We have lost a kind, loving, and beautiful woman. Mary was a loving and gracious woman whose smile could light up any room. God gave her the gift of kindness, hospitality and generosity. Not everyone has the gift of generosity and Mary was the most giving person. You would...

Horacio N. Andrejol

Horacio N. Andrejol

Aug 14, 2020

Horacio N. Andrejol, 86, passed away on August 14, 2020.  His services will take place in Opodepe, Sonora, Mexico.

No me lloren pues ahora soy libre. Sigo el camino que Dios me asignó. El me vio cansado, me arropó en sus brazos y murmuró a mi oído “ven conmigo“ y tomé su mano cuando oí su llamado. He encontrado esa...

Maria Serrano

Maria Serrano

Aug 13, 2020

Maria Serrano, 79, earned her wings on August 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by Sons: Sergio, Eduardo, Roberto, Arturo, Marco Antonio and Oliver; Daughters: Maria Lourdes, Maria Elena and Maribel; Brothers: Enrique, Rogelio, Efrain and Jorge; Sisters: Esperanza, Manuela and Alicia; Chosen Sister: Paquita; 27 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren.  She has physically left, but...

Adeline Lopez

Adeline Lopez

Aug 13, 2020

Adeline Lopez, 75, passed away on August 13, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Casillas (Mano Nava); granddaughters, Sabrina Campuzano, Melina Casillas and Mychaela Casillas; grandsons, Richard Campuzano, Oscar David Campuzano and Alec Casillas; siblings, Norma (Jim) Nicholson, Frances Valdez, Frankie (Olga) Camargo, Mary Lou Ruiz, Esther (Ed) Serrano, Terri (Rob) Jones and Mary (Art) Olivas; 4 great-grandchildren,...