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Joaquin A. Carranza

September 15, 1929 — October 19, 2021

Joaquin Carranza
September 15, 1929 - October 19, 2021

Joaquin "Jack" Carranza lived a full life of 92 years before gaining his angel wings on October 19, 2021.
Born on September 15, 1929 to the parents of Ramon Carranza and Enriqueta Ainsa Carranza, Joaquin was one of eleven children, six sisters and three brothers. After a well-lived life, survived with his loving wife Socorro "Sukie" Carranza of 66 years and by his side with his five children Lillian "Guera" (Richard), Joaquin Jack Jr. "Pelon" (Sandra), Albert "Chapo" (Martina), Jenny "Juana" (David) and Johnny "Gonzo" (Brenda). Surrounded with his 19 grandchildren, Priscilla "Chiva vieja", Nicole "Peluca", Edward "Bugs", Jack Jr. III "Machete", Robert " Machete" (Jennell), Jessica "Abeja" (Miguel), Dominic "Machete"(Rosie), Julio "July", Kimmy "Black snake" (Eddie), Darlene "Onion head" (Ernie), Albert Jr "Papas", Linda "Walnut", Marcos "Antonio", Alex, Albert "Ejote", Daniel "Knuckle head", Davina " Rata Pelada" (Juan Carlos), Anthony "Visnaga", Stephanie. His 20 great-grandkids, Mya "Curly Top" (Gabriel), Roman "Raton", Alize "Peluquita", Emma "Buggy Wuggy", Ezra "Lil Bugs", Aniya, Uriah, Michael, Eli, Donny, Dominic Jr, Tamia, Eduardo, Rene "Rene Rene", Neveah "Chantunga", Ernesto, Easton, Isaiah "Papitas", Ezra, Jaelin "Brochita" and 1 great great grandchild Giovanni Bluue.

Joaquin was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and served in the U.S Army and retired at Hughes air craft. Joaquin always enjoyed the outdoors, traveling and reading. He will always be remembered to give nick names to his loved ones.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great great grandfather. He will dearly be missed and remain in our hearts forever.

Bonjour!
All aboard
10-4, Over and Out.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, November 1, 2021

8:00 - 9:30 am (Pacific time)

Martinez Funeral Chapels-Tucson

2580 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

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Rosary

Monday, November 1, 2021

8:30 - 9:00 am (Pacific time)

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2580 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

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Mass

Monday, November 1, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Pacific time)

St. John's Catholic Church

602 W Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

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Burial

Monday, November 1, 2021

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Pacific time)

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Reception

Monday, November 1, 2021

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Pacific time)

La Paloma Reception Hall

2500 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

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