Obituaries

Lydia Samaniego

Lydia Samaniego

Dec 6, 2018

Lydia Samaniego, 76, earned her wings on December 6, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband Fernando Samaniego. She is survived by her sons:  Jose Luis Samaniego, Leonardo Samaniego and Javier Samaniego.  Daughter:  Rosa Samaniego; Brothers: George Bocanegra and Avelardo Bocanegra; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

 

Sara Soto

Sara Soto

Dec 5, 2018

Sara Soto, 53, of Tucson passed away on December 5, 2018, She is survived by her sons; Omar Nieves and Isai Nieves, daughter; Sarai Nieves, brothers Tomas Soto, Guadalupe Soto, Jorge Soto and David Soto, sisters; Irene Soto and Ana Maria Soto. She will be truly missed by her dear friend Richard Heckeat. Sara who was a strong compassionate women...

Ramona C. Contreras

Ramona C. Contreras

Dec 3, 2018

Ramona Corrales Contreras, (Monchi), 76 of Tucson, Arizona, was called by our Lord on December 3, 2018. She went peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and friends. Born on March 24, 1942 in Turicahci Sonora, Mexico, she came to the United States in search of a better life, where she met Guero, her husband of 54 years. Together they...

Sandra Armijo

Sandra Armijo

Dec 3, 2018

Sandra Armijo, 65, was called home with the Lord on December 3, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, J. Arturo Armijo, daughters, Sandra R. Armijo and Eva C. Armijo (Chad Schreiber); son, Arturo T. Armijo (Ligia Castro); brother, Marco Antonio Leyva De La Vara; and her sisters, Norma Haro and Ana Lopez....

Humberto Sanchez

Humberto Sanchez

Dec 3, 2018

Humberto Sanchez, 77, was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to Heaven on December 3, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Rosalva Sanchez; sons, Humberto Sanchez Jr. (Sonia Sanchez) and Daniel B. Sanchez; daughters, Rosa Patricia De La Ossa and Denise B. Sanchez; grandchildren; Alejandra, Daniel Jr., Briana, Joshua, Kameryn and Sofia...

Joe Trinidad

Joe Trinidad

Dec 2, 2018

Joe Trinidad, 40, passed away on December 2, 2018. He is survived by his son; Manny Antonio Villa and Miguel Angel Guerrero, daughter; Maria Juliet Thomason, brother; Juan Martin Lopez, sisters; Maryhelen Trinidad, Bernadette Trinidad, Erica Guadalupe Trinidad and Monica Lopez, mother; Mary Trinidad, grandfather; Edwardo Olivas, grandchildren; Milo Villa and Lucas Munoz, 14 nieces and 4 nephews. He is...

Leonor Miranda

Leonor Miranda

Dec 1, 2018

Leonor Miranda, 90, of Sahuarita passed away on December 1, 2018. She is survived by her sons; Jose Alvaro Miranda (Lilia) and Miguel Angel Miranda (Angie), daughters; Rosa Armida Dicochea (Jose Manuel), Olga Alicia Real (Rafael), Sylvia Leonor Velasquez (Jose Angel), Maria Socorro Enriquez (Luis), Alma Leticia Gonzalez (Francisco Javier), Elvira Miranda Ruiz (Jesus Alberto), Lilia Miranda Vasquez (George M.),...

Maria Consuelo Martinez Castro

Maria Consuelo Martinez Castro

Nov 30, 2018

Maria Consuelo Martinez Castro, 89, entered unto the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ in Catalina, AZ on November 30, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Ramón Castro, Ruben Castro, René Castro, Rafael Castro; daughters, Maria Lucia Velasco, Maria Norma Hernandez, Concepción Davila, Carmen Consuelo Castro, Cruz Elena Castro and Maria Haydee Castro; sister, Irma Altamirano; 41 grandchildren, 97 great-grandchildren and...

David V Garcia

David V Garcia

Nov 27, 2018

David Velazquez Garcia, 84, of Tucson Arizona passed away in peace on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home, surrounded by close family and friends. David Garcia was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven upon his passing. David was born March 25, 1934 in Sasabe, Sonora. David is survived by wife Teresa Garcia of 57 years; Daughters: Rosenda Nanez, Olivia Flores,...

Waldo R. Grijalva III

Waldo R. Grijalva III

Nov 24, 2018

Waldo R. Grijalva III, 48, passed away on November 24, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Waldo and Rosa Grijalva; sisters, Rosemarie Grijalva and Rebecca Grijalva; daughter, Jessica Lopez; God-daughter, Maricruz Grijalva, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Waldo was loving, caring and giving; his heart was made of gold. His motto was always, “family first!” His perseverance was...

Robert Anthony Torres Jr.

Robert Anthony Torres Jr.

Nov 23, 2018

Robert Anthony Torres, 52, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2018. He is survived by his mother: Amelia (Carl) Witty; sister: Lydia (Javier) Brito; Brother: Juan Carlos (Cindy) Galas. He is preceded in death by his Grandmother (Nana): Ruth C Ortiz; Brother: Roland C Torres; Niece: Avery P. Galas and Father: Robert A Torres. Survived by many...

Vanessa Bracamonte

Vanessa Bracamonte

Nov 18, 2018

Vanessa Bracamonte, 45, passed away on November 18, 2018. She is survived by her sister: Celeste Bracamonte; brother: Patrick Anthony Bracamonte; parents: Manuel and Maria Bracamonte; nieces: Crystal and Luna; nephews: Patrick Jr., Andres, Patrick Jr. and Juan Carlos; as well as her aunts and uncles.

Ramon Roberto Garcia Salazar

Ramon Roberto Garcia Salazar

Nov 17, 2018

Ramon Roberto Garcia Salazar, 63, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rosa G. Salazar; Son: Ramon Salazar; Daughters: Alma Salazar(Juan De La Cruz) and Letty (David Oviedo); Sisters: Olivia Salazar, Maria Salazar and Francisca Marquez: Grandchildren: Luis, Alissandra, Angel, Daidrein, Ramoncito, Ace, Miguelito, Serenity and Maritzavel. He...

Roxana " Roxy" L. Ashford

Roxana " Roxy" L. Ashford

Nov 15, 2018

Roxana "Roxy" Ashford, 47, is now at peace after fighting a courageous battle.  She was reunited in Heaven with her father, Randolph R. Ashford, on November 15, 2018.  She is survived by her mother, Maria J. Ashford; sisters, Noralee Martinez (Victor) and Elicia "Ely" Ashford; nieces and nephews, Victor "Adan" Martinez, Adalee "Adee" Martinez, Olivia "Oli" Cielto, and Olinah "Linah"...

Victor Manuel Altamirano

Victor Manuel Altamirano

Nov 13, 2018

Victor Manuel Altamirano Sr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Victor entered Paradise surrounded by family that loved him very much. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel & Mary Altamirano & cousin Raymond Daniel. He is survived by his son Víctor M. Altamirano Jr., daughter Felicia Altamirano, daughter Vanessa (Adam) Johnson, son...

Benjamin Yslava Machado

Benjamin Yslava Machado

Nov 11, 2018

Benjamin "Benny" Y. Machado was 42 years old and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend who had a heart of Gold and was a free spirit. His time on earth was cut too short and he was called to Heaven where he joins his father, Jesus C. Machado; his two brothers, Chuchi and Billy Machado, and sister, Sandy Machado. Our hearts...

Armida Flores Dorame

Armida Flores Dorame

Nov 11, 2018

Armida Flores Dorame peacefully went to be with the Lord in the home of her daughter on November 11th, 2018 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 88.

Armida is survived by her children, Raul Bess, Kathleen Lopez, Josephine "Jo" Maldonado, Alfred Maldonado, Eduardo "Eddie" Maldonado and Delia "Dee Dee" Polanco (Salvador); grandchildren, Lupe, Jessica, Michael, Carissa, Alfred "Trey", Kyle, Marcos, Raenay, Jack, and Diego; great-grandchildren, Eli and...

Carlos Gallego

Carlos Gallego

Nov 10, 2018

Carlos Gallego, 70, earned his wings on November 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Carlos Gallego Sr. retired as Battalion Chief EMT and HazMat specialist after 21 years of service with the Nogales, Arizona Fire Department.  In his role, he saved countless lives and families.  He developed and led efforts that improved systems and protocols in Nogales, Arizona and...

Heddy Schwuchow de Rodriguez

Heddy Schwuchow de Rodriguez

Nov 9, 2018

Heddy Schwuchow de Rodriguez, 87, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Rigoberto Rodriguez and son, Jorge Rodriguez on November 9, 2018.  She lovingly leaves behind to cherish her memory; her sons, Ramon Rodriguez, Guillermo Rodriguez and Walter Rodriguez (Margarita); daughters, Martha Vidal, Heddy Nunez (Luis) and Mabel Freig (Javier); very close friend who has become family, Elisa Rios;...

Gilberto Mendoza

Gilberto Mendoza

Nov 9, 2018

Gilberto Mendoza is now "jumping on the clouds", returning home to Heaven on November 9, 2018, just 4 days short of his 70th birthday. Born to Rosendo A. Mendoza and Juanita C. Mendoza on November 13, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; son, Gilberto E. Mendoza (Amanda); daughters, Esther M. Mendoza, Naomi G. Mendoza Ealy...