Obituaries

Ruth E Madrid

Ruth E Madrid

May 8, 2024

Ruth E. Madrid, 84, of Tucson has passed away.Obituary Pending

Curnelia Foster

Curnelia Foster

May 8, 2024

Curnelia Foster 87, of Tucson has passed away.

Sharon Faye Melland

Sharon Faye Melland

May 7, 2024

Sharon Faye Melland, 81, of Tucson has passed away.

Jose De Jesus Contreras

Jose De Jesus Contreras

May 6, 2024

Jose de Jesus “Chuy” Contreras, 36, of Tucson, Arizona sadly passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Fernando Contreras, 74, and Leticia Contreras, 66, his sisters, Mayra Natalie Contreras, 39, and Ximena Contreras 30, and his children, Amaris Isabelle Diaz Contreras, 17, Serenity Guadalupe Contreras, 4, and Julius Santana Contreras, 4 months. Chuy was...

Francisco Enrique Rivas

Francisco Enrique Rivas

May 5, 2024

Francisco Enrique Rivas, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on July 11, 1947, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Francisco leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.Francisco devoted 35 years of his life to the of Tucson, where...

Beatriz Moreno

Beatriz Moreno

May 3, 2024

Beatriz Moreno, a mother, caring caregiver and beloved family member, passed away on May 3, 2024, in Nogales, Arizona. She was born in Cananea Sonora on September 14, 1947. Beatriz's life was a testament to her unwavering dedication to helping others and the love she poured into her family.Throughout her career, Beatriz worked tirelessly first as a medical assistant in...

Ramon Fernandez

Ramon Fernandez

Apr 27, 2024

Ramon Fernandez, known affectionately as Ray, passed away on April 27, 2024 in Nogales, Arizona. He was born on September 10, 1960, in Guasave Sinaloa.Ray led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences that shaped him into the kind and generous soul he was known to be. A graduate of Nogales High School in 1979, Ray embarked on a fulfilling...

Francisco Molina Burrola

Francisco Molina Burrola

Apr 26, 2024

Francisco Molina Burrola, a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted 38 years of his life to the Union & Southern Pacific Railroad, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024. Born on June 22, 1949, Francisco was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.In the year 1970, Francisco was drafted to the Dodgers in Magdalena, MX. However, he...

Angel Gerardo Padilla

Angel Gerardo Padilla

Apr 24, 2024

Angel G. Padilla was born September 4th, 1960 in Oxnard, CA, he passed away peacefully April 24, 2024 in Tucson, AZ. Angel survived a motorcycle accident in 1999, and we couldn't have been happier with the bonus 24 years we had with him. Angel is preceded in death by his mother, Rosa and brother, Pete. He is survived by his...

Randall Jacob Miller

Randall Jacob Miller

Apr 22, 2024

Randall Jacob Miller, known for his love for life's excitement, his contagious laughter, and his remarkable talent as a tattoo artist, passed away on April 22, 2024. His zest for life was evident in everything he did, and he left an impression on all who knew him. His talents brought joy and beauty to many lives. He will be deeply...

Elvira Quijada Moraga

Elvira Quijada Moraga

Apr 22, 2024

Elvira (Vera) Quijada Moraga went to be with our Lord on April 22, 2024. She was home surrounded by her loved ones as she took her final breath. Elvira is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Fred S. Moraga, her children Fred E. Moraga, Carrie Moraga Ryan, Phil (Dawn) Moraga and Janie (Manny) Garcia, and her grandchildren Juliauna,...

Rebecca Inez Wilkins

Rebecca Inez Wilkins

Apr 20, 2024

Our mother, Rebecca “Becky” Wilkins passed away peacefully on her birthday April 20th, 2024, at the age of 65 in Bakersfield, CA. She was very loved and will be dearly missed. She will always hold a place in our hearts. Becky was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. She was predeceased by her mother, Juanita Olea Martinez and her brother,...

Jesus Alfredo Martinez

Jesus Alfredo Martinez

Apr 19, 2024

Jesus Alfredo Martinez, a beloved member of the Nogales community, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on April 19, 2024. Born in Nogales Sonora on September 5, 1964, Jesus led a remarkable life full of diverse experiences and deep connections with his family and friends.Jesus found fulfillment in his work, dedicating over two decades to fresh direct produce and frontier seeds....

Dr. Antonio Rios-Bustamante

Dr. Antonio Rios-Bustamante

Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Antonio Rios Bustamante — historian, academic, writer, intellectual, loving husband and supportive companion to my mother, for over thirty years — passed away this weekend, on April, 19 2024.

Antonio will be greatly missed by his wife, family, friends and community. This is a personal reflection to honor his memory.

Antonio departed peacefully, at home, in Tucson. He suffered from a...

Sharonna E. Von Dorpp

Sharonna E. Von Dorpp

Apr 18, 2024

Sharonna E. Von Dorpp, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on March 1, 1980, in Peru, Indiana. Sharonna's departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her.Sharonna was a vibrant soul with a captivating personality that drew people to her. Described as a character...

Daniel Alberto Lopez

Daniel Alberto Lopez

Apr 17, 2024

Daniel Alberto Lopez, known affectionately as "Danny", was a beloved father, brother, son, uncle, neighbor and friend.  He was born on June 2, 1991, in Tucson, AZ, and unfortunately passed away on April 17, 2024, in Indiana.Danny's vibrant personality touched the lives of many. Described as bubbly, uplifting, and brave, he had a knack for making people laugh and was...

Angela S. Martinez

Angela S. Martinez

Apr 17, 2024

Angela S. Martinez, a dedicated and accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in child care services for the state of Arizona, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Nogales, Arizona. Angela was born on October 24, 1935, in Magdalena De Kino Sonora. Throughout her life, Angela was committed to creating a nurturing environment for all children under her...

Cosme Daniel Valenzuela Leyva

Cosme Daniel Valenzuela Leyva

Apr 14, 2024

Cosme Daniel Valenzuela Leyva, born on November 16, 1980, was a loving, vibrant, and strong individual whose presence brought light to the lives of those around him. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his untimely passing on April 14, 2024.Cosme's captivating personality touched many hearts and his memory will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege...

Abel Ramirez Molina

Abel Ramirez Molina

Apr 13, 2024

Abel Ramirez Molina, 61, born on October 23, 1962, in Tucson, was a devoted family man with a vibrant personality. He was known as life of the party, always spreading laughter and exuding love and care for those around him. Abel's greatest joy in life came from being surrounded by his loved ones, especially his grandchildren who adored their Tata.Abel...

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