Obituaries

Jacob Che Che Figueroa Guerrero

Jacob Che Che Figueroa Guerrero

May 30, 2020

Jacob Che Che Figueroa Guerrero, 31, was loving and caring. He worked hard for what he wanted, never giving up and never stopped caring. He loved being outdoors, go shooting, hiking, traveling and playing tennis. He experienced and enjoyed the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament in California multiple times. As well as participated in the El Tour De Tucson. He was...

Rosa Antonia Canez

Rosa Antonia Canez

May 30, 2020

Rosa Villa Cañez, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was called home to the arms of our Lord and Savior from her home in Sahuarita, AZ. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the time of her passing. Rosa was born in Amado, AZ. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother,...

Oscar C Talamante

Oscar C Talamante

May 30, 2020

Oscar C. Talamante, 90, earned his wings on May 30, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He was called home and is now reunited with his wife Maria Isabel Talamante whom he was married to for 57 years. He is survived by his Sons: Javier (Gloria) Talamante, Arturo (Cecilia) Talamante, Alfredo (Obdulia) Talamante and Oscar (Rosario) Talamante; Daughters: Maribel (Oscar) Aguilar , ...

Rosa "Rosita" Isela Ramirez

Rosa "Rosita" Isela Ramirez

May 26, 2020

Rosa "Rosita" Isela Ramirez earned her wings and went to be with Our Lord on May 26th of 2020. She will be dearly missed by her mother Rosa Isela Ramirez; sisters, Luz Molina and Maria Breen; her loved pollitos, Rafael Ramirez, Rafael S. Ramirez, Roman Ramirez, Matthew Ramirez, Lucy Molina, Rodolfo Molina, Rodrigo Molina, Aries Molina, Luis Leal JR., Leylani...

Louie Jose Rivas Jr.

Louie Jose Rivas Jr.

May 25, 2020

Louie Rivas born as Jose Luis Rivas Jr. entered the world on September 16, 1969. He was the firstborn child to Jose Luis and Olga Rivas. Louie was born in Los Angeles, California and lived with his parents and two sisters. He attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, CA and graduated in 1989. During his late teenage years,...

Rafael Gracia III

Rafael Gracia III

May 23, 2020

Rafael Gracia III, 51, passed away on May 23, 2020. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was passionate about his love of airplanes and the San Francisco 49ers. He is survived by his mother, Alice Gracia; son, Rafael Gracia; daughter, Bianca Gracia; brothers. Frank Gutierrez, John Gutierrez, Pablo Gracia, Rolando Gracia; sister, Alice Gutierrez Taylor and many nieces and...

Herminia "Chata" Valencia

Herminia "Chata" Valencia

May 22, 2020

Herminia (Chata)ValenciaThe noble and loving life of Herminia (Chata) Valencia ended on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, on June 14, 1930. Her parents Rafael and Herminia Valencia, her sister Olga V Enciso, and her brother Guillermo Valencia preceded her in death. She is survived by eight nephews, two nieces, and numerous grandnephews and grandnieces...

Katrina "Sister" Monique Romero

Katrina "Sister" Monique Romero

May 20, 2020

Katrina "Sister" Monique Romero, 40, earned her wings and went home to be with Our Father on May 20th of 2020.  She was survived by her loving daughter, Neveah Elizana Gonzalez; parents Erica Talavera and Fernando Romero; brother, Adrin "Sason" A Romero; Tias, Diana Martinez, Liz Adan, Sandra Apodaca (Paul Apodaca) and Susanna Romero; Tio Anthony Romero and all loving...

Mario Enrique Orta

Mario Enrique Orta

May 19, 2020

Mario Enrique Orta, 42, was suddenly taken from his loving family on May 19, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Karina Orta; children, Karina Orta, Mario Orta, Jr., Isabelle Orta and Clarissa Orta; brothers, Adrian Orta and Miguel Orta; sister Michelle Vargas; mother, Adella Orta; father, Mario Vargas; paternal grandmother Aurora; father and mother in-law,...

Alberto C. Chavez lV

Alberto C. Chavez lV

May 18, 2020

Born November 4, 1985, Tucson AZ, died with his beloved fiance by his side May 18, 2020. He is survived by his fiance Ali Grijalva, daughters Emily and Scarlett Chavez, father Albert Chavez III, mother Maria Guerrero, brother Zachary Chavez and sister Chloe Fowler-Chavez. He grew up in Tucson AZ and graduated from Tucson High School and still kept in...

Luis Manuel Leon

Luis Manuel Leon

May 15, 2020

Luis Manuel Leon, 29, was sent home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 15th, 2020. Luis is survived by his loving mother Dolores M. Leon; Sisters: Romina Hernandez and Ashley Leon; Brothers: Orlando Hernandez and Jorge Leon; his loving children. Sons: Isaiah, Luis Leon Jr, and Jesus Leon; Daughter: Lilliana Leon. He will be missed dearly. 

Alfonso Diaz

Alfonso Diaz

May 14, 2020

Alfonso Diaz, 64, of Tucson, Arizona. Passed away on May 14, 2020. He is survived  by his beloved wife; Susana Diaz, Daughter; Alician Diaz, Grandchildren; Abel I. Miranda, Alfonso X. Miranda, Alexander M. Miranda and Alayla S. Miranda. 

Carlos D. Martinez

Carlos D. Martinez

May 12, 2020

Carlos D. Martinez, 71, earned his wings on May 12, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his lovely wife: Olivia Martinez; Son: Carlos D. Martinez; Daughter: Olivia M. Martinez (Theo Gouzaire); Sisters: Claudia Martinez, Quina Martinez and Bonie Martinez.  He may be gone physically but will forever live in the hearts of all those whose hearts he touched.

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Adelina Alvarado

Adelina Alvarado

May 9, 2020

Adelina Alvarado, 99, earned her wings on May, 9, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Bernardo Alvarado; Brothers: Martin Prado Montaño and Dr. Placido Prado Montaño. She is survived by her Son: Dr. Antonio Rivero Prado; Daughters: Delia Alvarado Montaño and Lourdes Alvarado O'rielley; Sisters: Catalina Prado Sone, Rosario Prado and Josefina Prado...

Georgina De La Torre

Georgina De La Torre

May 6, 2020

Georgina De La Torre, 57, earned her wings on May 6, 2020 in Rio Rico surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her son: Alex Madril; daughter: Vangelly De La Torre; brother: Marco Astorga; sisters: Mary Hernandez and Dora Madril; Parents: Antonio and Josefina Astorga; 1 grandchild: Isai Velasquez.  Georgi, was a great person that was full of...

Irene R. Carranza

Irene R. Carranza

May 5, 2020

Irene R. Carranza, 67, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Luis Alvaro Carranza and three loving children, Luis Octavio Carranza (Cassandra), Ana Lizette Carranza and Karla Denise Carranza-Martinez (Enrique) with granddaughters, Hailey Martinez and Arielle Carranza; brother, Octavio Real and sisters, Pauline Estrada, Terry Quintana,...

Rene Hernandez

Rene Hernandez

May 2, 2020

Rene Hernandez, 79, earned his wings on May 2, 2020 in Rio Rico, AZ surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children: Rene David Hernandez, Raymond Lee Hernandez (Marina), Roxanna Lynne Falshaw (David), Richard Hernandez, Richelle Hernandez and Renise Hernandez; Brother: Joe Hernandez; Sisters: Alma Babnew and Elodia Hernandez; and 18 grandchildren.  He will be missed dearly...

Ernest James Preston

Ernest James Preston

May 2, 2020

Ernest James Preston, 76, passed away May 2nd, 2020. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne C Preston; sons, Allen J. Encinas and Andrew P. Preston; brothers, Ivan Preston, Peter Preston, Robert Preston, Donald Preston, and Tom Preston; sisters, Eileen Preston, Lisa Preston, Gloria Duncan and two loved grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death with son, Manuel L Preston;...

Teresa Alexandra Ruiz

Teresa Alexandra Ruiz

May 2, 2020

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Teresa Alexandra “Alex” Ruiz Camarena, 36, Tucson, Arizona, passed away in her sleep the morning of May 2, 2020.

She was born to Rosario Camarena and Rito Félix Ruiz on July 31, 1983, and was the youngest of three siblings. She is survived by her only son, Argenis, 8 years of age, her mother and father, and her two...

Cristal Nicole Lopez

Cristal Nicole Lopez

May 1, 2020

Cristal Nicole Lopez, 28, earned her wings on May 1, 2020 in Rio Rico, AZ surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband: Erik Javier Lopez; Mother: Maria De Lourdes Sotelo Leal; Father: Abelardo De La Nobal; Brothers: Aldo Leonel Perez Sotelo and Christian Josue De La Nobal; Sister: Stephanie Joy.  She is gone physically but will...