Obituaries

Jose Monreal Cruz

Jose Monreal Cruz

Feb 9, 2020

Jose M Cruz 89, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria, his step children Art, Vicente, Eddie, and Carmen. He is survived by his daughter Patricia Morales (Ernesto) his 4 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was a kind man who was loved by many. In his early years he served...

Father Raul Alberto Valencia Garcia

Father Raul Alberto Valencia Garcia

Feb 7, 2020

Raul Alberto Valencia Garcia, 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2020.  He is survived by his mother, Norma Garcia and five siblings: Lourdes Reyna (Mauro), Edmundo Valencia Garcia (+Manuela), Denisse Mugollon (Juan), Yemille Garza (+Mauro) and Maritza Mayer as well as many nieces and nephews.  

Ramona Arenas Caballero

Ramona Arenas Caballero

Feb 4, 2020

Ramona Arenas Caballero, 96, earned her wings on February 4, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her Sons: Manuel (Graciela), Raul (Adriana) and Salome; Daughters: Rosario (Gilberto), Nieves, Martha and Maria; 15 Grandchildren and 29 Great Grandchildren.   She has returned home to our Lord.  She may be gone physically, but will continue to...

Catalina Lucia Canez Monreal

Catalina Lucia Canez Monreal

Feb 4, 2020

Catalina Monreal passed away on February 4, 2020.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Guillermo Monreal who she just celebrated 39 years of marriage with on January 24th.  Also survived by her children, Guillermo C. Monreal, Jr. and Angelica Monreal Ortega (Francisco); grandchildren, Francisco, Mariana, Emmanuel, Izmyel and Karina; mother, Belen Canez; brothers, Frank Canez, Gilbert Canez (Gloria), Felipe...

Margaret Santa Cruz Leyvas

Margaret Santa Cruz Leyvas

Feb 3, 2020

Margaret (Santa Cruz) Leyvas 79, of Tucson passed away on February 3rd 2020. Survived by her beloved son's Robert (Lucy) Leyvas Edward Leyvas, Anthony Leyvas, Henry Leyvas and Ramon (Yvonne) Leyvas , many grandchildren and great grandchidren. Our beloved mother, nana, best friend you will be greatly missed, and never forgotten. God bless you, your loving family.

Visitation will be...

Christopher Brian Martinez

Christopher Brian Martinez

Feb 2, 2020

Christopher Brian Martinez, 42, of Tucson, Arizona was called home on Sunday, February 2, 2020. He is survived by his two children Christopher and Laila ,brothers; Johnny Martinez and Carlos (Alison) Martinez, sisters; Jessica(Jason) Knecht, Reena Martinez, also numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Christopher was very artistic, often drawing and appreciating art.  He is remembered for his infectious laugh...

John Leopoldo Woodward

John Leopoldo Woodward

Feb 1, 2020

John Leopoldo Woodward, 32, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on the southeast side of Tucson.

Johnny was born February 7, 1987 in Montclair, California and lived in Tucson for 21 years. A third-generation master plumber and entrepreneur, he created Saguaro Mechanical FKA AC Serve Tucson and Plumbing, along with his business partners and...

Diane Valenzuela

Diane Valenzuela

Jan 30, 2020

Diane Valenzuela, 69, of Tucson, Arizona. Passed away January 30, 2020. She is survived by sons; Alfredo B. Felix (Monica), Arnold B. Felix (Patti) and Alex B. Felix (Lizette), daughter; Bernice Sanchez (Fernando), 10 Grand children and 8 Great Grand Children. We Will Miss Always! Love You Mom!

Ramon V Lopez

Ramon V Lopez

Jan 27, 2020

Ramon V. Lopez, 93, earned his wings on January 27, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his beautiful wife of 61 years: Candida Lopez; Sons: Ramon Enrique, Juan Manuel Lopez, Ramon L Lopez, Jose Ramon Lopez, Jesus Lopez, Carlos Lopez ad Ignacio Lopez; Daughters: Georgina Jordan, Carmen Lopez, Cecilia Palafox, Susana Trevino, Christina...

Almiro Arvizo

Almiro Arvizo

Jan 26, 2020

Puedes llorar porque se ha ido, o puedes sonreír porque ha vivido.

Puedes cerrar los ojos y rezar para que vuelva, o puedes abrirlos y ver todo lo que a dejado;

Tu corazón puede estar vacío porque no lo puedes ver, o puede estar lleno del amor que compartiste.

Puedes llorar, cerrar tu mente, sentir el vacío y dar la...

Michael Cazarez Chacon

Michael Cazarez Chacon

Jan 23, 2020

Michael Cazarez Chacon, 19, of Tucson, Arizona was received into Heaven on January 23, 2020. He is survived by his mother Olga Irene Chacon, father; Ramon Cazarez, sisters; Leslie Cazarez and Jezelyn Cazarez, brother; Adam De Leon.  Michael will be greatly missed by his friends and family. 

Marcia Guadalupe Grijalva

Marcia Guadalupe Grijalva

Jan 22, 2020

Marcia Guadalupe Grijalva, 58, of Rio Rico, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2020. Preceded in death by her brothers, Juan De Dios Grijalva and Jose Luis Lopez. She is survived by her son, Miguel Castillo; brothers, Clemente Grijalva, Daniel Lopez and Manuel Grijalva; sister, Martha Lopez. Services will begin at Martinez Funeral Chapels in Nogales, Arizona with a...

Edmundo G. Simental

Edmundo G. Simental

Jan 21, 2020

Edmundo G. Simental, 87, of Nogales, Arizona, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife with 59 years of matrimony, Magdalena Simental; sons, Eduardo (Robyn) Simental, Gerardo (Miury) Simental, Edmund (Lillian) Simental, Oscar Simental and Daniel (Johanna) Simental; daughter, Noemi Simental; brother, Victoriano Simental; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren with 1 on the...

Alberto Vicente Batt

Alberto Vicente Batt

Jan 17, 2020

Alberto Vicente, 21, of Tucson, Arizona. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Our Son, Brother, Grandson and Friends. Alberto is survived by his parents; Leticia Campuzano and Freeman Batt, brothers; Alex Campuzano, Jesse Batt, Noah Batt and Ricky Batt, sister; Kristina Orantez Batt, step sister; Biannika Miranda, step brothers; Paul Miranda and Carlos Miranda, grandparents;...

Martha Olivia Aguirre

Martha Olivia Aguirre

Jan 17, 2020

Martha Olivia Aguirre, 55, earned her wings surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2020.  She was called home too soon. She is survived by her husband Adolfo "Fito" Aguirre; Son: Adolfo Aguirre Jr (Daniella Aguirre); Daughter: Yanira Aguirre and her husband Roberto Castro, whom she loved as a son of her own; Sisters: Rosa Dominguez and Alma Leticia...

Juan Navarro

Juan Navarro

Jan 16, 2020

Juan Vicente Navarro Fajardo, 69, passed away on January 16, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Dora L. Navarro; sons, Hernan Navarro and Esteban Navarro; daughters, Angelica Navarro and Dulce; brother, Carlos Navarro; and grandchildren, Juan, Francisco, Alicia, Veronica, Joseph and Jonah.  A devoted husband, loving father and caring grandfather who enjoyed lending a helping hand to those...

Genaro V. Hernandez Jr

Genaro V. Hernandez Jr

Jan 15, 2020

Genaro V. Hernandez Jr., 66, earned his wings surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Nixza Y. Hernandez; sister, Irene Rodriguez (husband, Jesse De Leon); brother in-law, Daniel E. Bilbraut; and nephews, Leovardo Rodriguez, Jason De Leon and Jesus De Leon.  

Aurelio Castaneda Gastelum II

Aurelio Castaneda Gastelum II

Jan 15, 2020

Aurelio Castaneda Gastelum II, 71, was called home to our Lord on January, 15, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his Son: Aurelio (Lee Anna) Gastelum, Greg (David) Gastelum; Sister: Toni (Barny) Vidal; 3 Grandchildren: Aurelio IV (Alina), Gabriel and Adrian; 3 Great Grandchildren: Aliya, Alisa and Aurelio V.  He is preceded in death by his parents: Aurelio...

Teresa Cuen Rodriguez

Teresa Cuen Rodriguez

Jan 13, 2020

Teresa C Rodriguez passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, in Tucson, on Monday, January 13th 2020. She passed away one day after her 82nd birthday.

She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Tony C. Rodriguez and is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank R. Rodriguez, her daughters Margie R. Moraga, Connie R. Aguilar...

Sylvia Luque McKinney

Sylvia Luque McKinney

Jan 13, 2020

Sylvia L. McKinney, 65, went home to Heaven on January 13, 2020.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Jose R. McKinney; daughter, Melinda Espinoza (Luis); son, Joey G. McKinney (Aimee); sisters, Lydia Hernandez and Grace Winfrey; grandchildren, Antonio Espinoza, Rene Espinoza, Adela McKinney and Keira McKinney; as well as many nieces and nephews, God-children, extended family...