Esperanza Miranda Pallanes 68, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Pallanes; parents, Jesus & Juanita Miranda and nephew, Ricardo Varela. She is survived by son, Jose "JJ" Pallanes; daughter, Sylvia Pallanes; brothers, Conrado (Albertina) Miranda and Raul (Josie) Miranda; sisters, Susie (Lorenzo) Espinoza and Juanita (Armando) Miranda and her ten grandchildren. She will be deeply missed but remain in our hearts forever. Visitation will be at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 507 W. 29th St. on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Mass at 3:30 p.m. and a Rosary to follow. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS.