Obituaries

Carlota B Gonzalez

Carlota B Gonzalez

Oct 14, 2018

Carlota B Gonzalez, 84, earned her wings on Sunday, October 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband, Jesus M Gonzalez.

Samuel Houston McKenzie

Samuel Houston McKenzie

Oct 14, 2018

Samuel Houston McKenzie,71, of Tucson passed away on October 14, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years; Genevieve McKenzie, sons; Michael McKenzie (Elana Mckenzie) and Samuel Scott McKenzie, daughters; Melissa Mckenzie (Jennifer Barclay), grand-daughters; Samantha and Michaela McKenzie.

Johnny A. Castano

Johnny A. Castano

Oct 11, 2018

Johnny A. Castano, 50, of Tucson has passed away. He is survived by his mother; Dora Castano, father; Horacio Castano and his brother David Castano. Johnny had a big interest in wrestling and all its history. Johnny loved to take care of his cockatiels and they loved him and will be missed by his family, friends and his birds.

Raquel M. Gerardo

Raquel M. Gerardo

Oct 10, 2018

Raquel M. Gerardo, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was called to eternal rest to be with our Lord in Heaven. Raquel was born in Nogales, Sonora, MX, on February 10,1930, and was one of twelve siblings, and proceeded in death by 10 of her siblings. She is also preceded in death by her youngest son Martin, and...

Maria Hiong Macaba

Maria Hiong Macaba

Oct 8, 2018

Maria Hiong Macaba, 79, earned her wings on October 8, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Jose Remedios Fragoso; daughter: Dolores Fragoso Hiong; Brother: Virgilio Hiong and Sister: Angela Hiong.  She is survived by Sons: Miguel Fragoso Hiong, Ramon Fragoso Hiong, and Juan Fragoso Hiong. Daughters: Maricela Fragoso Hiong, Irene Fragoso Hiong, Cecilia Fragoso...

Domingo R. Flores

Domingo R. Flores

Oct 3, 2018

Domingo Flores, or Tata as our family called him, was set to turn 100 years old on November 7, 2018. Instead, on October 3, 2018, he took his final breath. At home. In peace. In history books, we read of men and women who “built” this country. Captains of industry. Titans of politics. In reality, it was men like Tata...

Armida Monreal

Armida Monreal

Sep 25, 2018

Armida Monreal peacefully passed away on September 25, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her 3 children Nelly Soza, Guillermina López, and José Monreal; 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Armida was welcomed into the golden gates by her parents Manuela Navarro Monreal and Antonio Saenz Monreal; 9 siblings; son, Oscar Monreal and grandson Ramses Monreal.

Services Entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Aracely Guevara

Aracely Guevara

Sep 25, 2018

Aracely Guevara, 35, of Tucson passed away on September 25, 2018. She is survived by her father; Roberto Guevara and her mother; Lucia Lopez.Obituary pending

Ricardo Orantes Arvizu

Ricardo Orantes Arvizu

Sep 25, 2018

Ricardo Orantes Arvizu, 86, of Tucson,Arizona passed away on September 25, 2018. Ricardo is survived by his wife; Cruzela Arvizu, his son; Joe Arvizu, his daughters; Maria Noperi, Sandra Arvizu, Marie Figueroa and Laura Mendez, sister; Maria Luisa Arvizu, grandchildren; Richard, Eric, Daniel, Nakai, Adrian and Andrea and great-grandchild; Olivia Arivzu.

Desiret Collette Sanchez

Desiret Collette Sanchez

Sep 21, 2018

On the 21st of September 2018, Desiret Sanchez left to be with our Lord in Heaven. Survived by her parents Jose and Lydia Sanchez; brothers, David and Armando Sanchez; nephews, Julian and Anthony; grandmothers; Guadalupe Acosta and Josephine Sanchez; grandfather, Jose R. Sanchez Sr. as well as many extended family members and friends. Desiret lived a very beautiful and wonderful life for the short time she was...

Kimberly Gloria Pearce

Kimberly Gloria Pearce

Sep 19, 2018

We say our "goodbyes", with heavy hearts and sadness to Kimberly. A loving mother and friend. Kimberly is survived by her daughter; Jesse and her son; Wyatt. We will miss her big smile and her laughter.

Ramona "Mama Monchi" Arias

Ramona "Mama Monchi" Arias

Sep 18, 2018

Ramona "Mama Monchi" Arias, 86 yrs old, went home to Heaven on September 18, 2018.  Born May 8, 1932 in Mexico.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Armando Z. Arias; son, Armando Arias (Martha); daughters, Elba Orozco (Fernando), Gloria Arias, Rafaela Crockwell (Jaime) and Blanca Arias; sisters, Francisca Villanez, Eulalia Quezada. Also survived by 25 grandchildren...

Charles Lopez Duarte

Charles Lopez Duarte

Sep 15, 2018

Charles L. Duarte, 83, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 15, 2018. He is survived by his sons Christopher O. Koch and Michael P. Rodriguez; daughters, Martha E. Rodriguez and Eva R. Cruz. He served in the Army National Guard and was a Golden Glove Boxer. He took great pride in his children, family and taking care of others....

Gary Pennington

Gary Pennington

Sep 7, 2018

Gary Pennington, 62, of Tucson, Arizona, was called to the presence of our Lord on September 7, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Josie Pennington; sons, Gary Pennington and Cameron Copeland; daughters, Hydeia Pennington, Dr. Treya Allen and Amber Williams; brothers, Kenneth Pennington; sisters Cynthia Pennington, Francine Fields (Henry); 10 grandchildren. Gary was a loving father, devoted husband,...

George Huddleston

George Huddleston

Sep 6, 2018

George Huddleston, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2018. Our Family celebrates the life of our loving, compassionate, and caring Father, Grandfather, and Husband. The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 4:00 pm at Christian Faith Fellowship, 1900 N. Country Club, Tucson, AZ. Pastor Dave Dahlberg will be officiating the service. George was...

Maria S. Borbon

Maria S. Borbon

Sep 3, 2018

Maria Socorro Borbon went home to Heaven on September 3, 2018.  She is survived by her son, Herman Clell Schrader; daughters, Josefina E. Dominguez and Lillian Schrader Machado; sister, Ernestina Flores Hernandez; grandchildren, Herman Clell Schrader Jr., Josefina Maria Johnson, Juan Alejandro Dominguez Torres; Roberto "Bobby" Schrader Machado, Cesar Schrader Machado and Samantha Schrader Machado.

Luis Manuel Dominguez

Luis Manuel Dominguez

Sep 1, 2018

Luis Manuel Domínguez tenía 61 años y vivía en Tucson, Arizona al momento de su fallecimiento. Él deja a su esposa de 34 años Graciela (Parra) Domínguez quien cuidó de él y permaneció a su lado hasta sus últimos momentos. El nació en Santa Cruz, Sonora el 18 de septiembre de 1956. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Manuela Salazar y Alejandro Domínguez y hermano José Gonzales. Los hermanos de Luis, José Gonzales (fallecido), Enrique Gonzales, Evangelina Valenzuela, Silvia Domínguez y Francisca Luzania formaron una parte muy importante en su vida. Luis amaba a sus maravillosos hijos Felipe Domínguez, Mónica Domínguez, Luis Manuel Domínguez Jr., Luis Miguel Domínguez, Orlando Domínguez y Karina Michelle Duarte, los cuales lo extrañaran mucho. También deja al partir a sus nietos quien adoraban a...

Darlene Macias

Darlene Macias

Aug 30, 2018

Darlene "Zena" Macias, 10/13/1954- 08/30/2018

Passed away peacefully at the age of 63, at Tucson Medial Center. Daughter of Jennie F. Piery who she loved unconditionally. She had a tough fight against diabetes, which eventually won because she is now with the Lord almighty in heaven. She is a High School graduate from La Cholla High School in Tucson, AZ....

Yolanda Tapia Ortiz

Yolanda Tapia Ortiz

Aug 30, 2018

Yolanda T. Ortiz Padilla, 60, went home to Heaven on August 30, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward F. Padilla that she has known since the age of 14. Her children and their families: Edward Real and Melissa Real (Nicholas and Lauren), Edward Padilla (Ures, Aztlan and Esais), Jose Manuel Padilla (Alexia), Jesus Edmundo Padilla and Jessica (Andres, Juju, Ruben,...

Willie Godinez

Willie Godinez

Aug 28, 2018

Willie P. Godinez, 87, earned his wings on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Guadalupe Alvarez and his son William Alvarez Godinez.  He is survived by his daughters: Guillermina "Mina" Godinez Alvarez (Barbarito), Irma Irene Godinez, Patricia Alvarez Godinez, Jeannette Godinez (Carlos) Martinez ; Sister: Maria "Bebe"...