Obituaries

Carrel Conley

Carrel Conley

Aug 27, 2018

Carrel Conley was born on April 21, 1933 in New York City to Grace and Richard Conley, but home was Ridgefield, Connecticut. Carrel was the second of 4 daughters, (sisters Grace, Elaine & Joan), all of whom spent their first years in Ridgefield.

During World War II they were they all moved to the San Francisco area to be closer...

Marco Antonio Gonzalez

Marco Antonio Gonzalez

Aug 27, 2018

Marco Antonio Gonzalez, 46, was called home to be with our Lord on August 27, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Juan Ornelas, Florencia Murillo, Carlos Gonzalez and Norma Valenzuela.  He is survived by his daughter: Alexa Monique Gonzalez; Parents: Antonio and Blancan E. Gonzalez; Brothers: Ruben G. Gonzalez, David Rene Gonzalez and Axel...

Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix

Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix

Aug 26, 2018

Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix, earned her wings on August 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. She has now reunited with her husband, Heriberto Ruiz Pacheco, whom precedes her in death.  They got married on November 11, 1960.  She is survived by her sons: Heriberto I. Chiapa-Pacheco and Fernando Pacheco (Mary Margaret); Daughters: Maria G. Lizarraga (Jose Vasquez) and Antonia Pacheco (Martin Magallanes);...

Steven Anthony Washington Jr.

Steven Anthony Washington Jr.

Aug 25, 2018

Our charismatic and beautiful son and brother, Steven Anthony Washington Ortega, Jr. was taken into Heaven on August 25, 2018 at the precious age of 8 years old.  Survived by his parents; Steven Anthony Washington, Sr. and Armida Ortega; sisters, Esmeralda Washington and Aaliyah Ortega; paternal grandmother, Chanda Pierce; maternal grandmother, Esther Ortega; cousins, Jennifer, Carlos, Marina, Julissa, Clarissa, Alyssa,...

Harold Erich Alexander Draeger

Harold Erich Alexander Draeger

Aug 24, 2018

Harold Erich Alexander Draeger, 64, passed away on August 24, 2018 in Rio Rico, AZ.  He is survived by his wife Lee Fratt and his brother Shields Draeger.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Emiliano Gaston Bernal

Emiliano Gaston Bernal

Aug 24, 2018

On the afternoon of August​ 24, 2018, a heart of gold stopped beating. Emiliano Gaston Bernal has joined with his beloved mother, Judith Bernal, in Heaven. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona.

Emiliano touched the lives of many. He was a giving person with an incredible heart. Emiliano saw the good in everyone and in every situation. He...

Marvin Watkins, Jr.

Marvin Watkins, Jr.

Aug 22, 2018

Marvin Watkins Jr., 67, passed away on August 22, 2018. He is survived by his son, Marvin Watkins lll; daughter, Lisa Molina; brothers, Larry and Anthony Watkins; sisters, Marlene Hall and Gloria Gay Marshal; nieces and nephews, Brandon Carradine, Donny Ray Birdow, James Hall, Germayne Harris and numerous others; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; as well as many extended...

Alexander Garcia

Alexander Garcia

Aug 19, 2018

MSGT Alexander Garcia, 87, having served 23 years for his country, earned his final wings on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary O. Garcia. He is survived by his sons: John (Lila) Garcia and Victor Garcia; Daughter: Denise F. Liby (Bill Liby); Grandchildren: Johnny Alexander Garcia (Chrissy), Jamie Garcia-Clark (Jeff),...

Blas Efren Bustamante

Blas Efren Bustamante

Aug 19, 2018

Blas Efren Bustamante, 47, earned his wings on Sunday. August 19, 2018 in Nogales, Arizona.  He has once again reunited with his son, Blas Bustamante Jr, and his brothers Daniel and Adrian Bustamante and his father, Efren Bustamante.  He is survived by his lovely wife:  Frances Gil; Son: Hector Nicholas Bustamante; Daughters: Ashley Berenice Bustamante and Maria Guadalupe Bustamante; Brother:...

Martha Elizabeth Burks

Martha Elizabeth Burks

Aug 19, 2018

Martha Elizabeth Burks, 95, passed away on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her daughters: Sharon Custer (Kevin), Pamela Eldridge, Betty Jo Albright and Jan M. Burks; 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband David J. L. Burks; Daughters: Gwendolyn Hendricks, Delene Buchanan and Judith K. Eldridge; 2...

Maria A Martinez

Maria A Martinez

Aug 19, 2018

Maria A. Martinez, 78, was called home by our Lord on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by husband of 53 years, Jesus Diaz Martinez; sons, Jesus A. Martinez and Gerardo Martinez; daughter, Frances G. Lopez; brother, Tomas Alarcon; sister, Lourdes Alarcon; grandchildren, David Ernesto and Daniel Adrian Lopez; great- grandchildren, Luz Alicia Lopez, Abel Ernesto Lopez,...

Paul Ray Peppers

Paul Ray Peppers

Aug 17, 2018

Paul Ray Peppers, 62, passed away on August 17, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Yvonne; sons, Steven Peppers (Yereth) and Hans Peppers (Aubrey); mother, Doris Willimont; brother, Larry Peppers (Jennifer); grandchildren, Easten and Kinsley Peppers; as well as many extended family members and friends. Proceeded in death by his grandson, Ethan Peppers; father, Clarence...

Roberto Valles Catalan

Roberto Valles Catalan

Aug 15, 2018

Roberto Valles Catalan, 62, went home to be his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2018.  Survived by his beloved wife, Martha Catalan; son Daniel Roberto Catalan (Andrea); daughters, Roberta Catalan and Lorraine Catalan (Marcus); brothers Alfonso Catalan, Richard Catalan, Enrique Catalan and Andrew Catalan; sisters, Ramona Catalan, Rachel Escalante, Rebecca Marin and Isabel Catalan; grandchildren, Ondreya, Carlos, Mario, Lyzette,...

Francisco Martinez

Francisco Martinez

Aug 14, 2018

Francisco Martínez, 85, recibió sus alas el 14 de Agosto de 2018 rodeado de su familia en Nogales, Arizona.  Volvió a reunirse con su amada esposa de 60 años, Lydia Martínez después de 2 años y medio de su partida.  Le sobreviven en vida su hijo: Francisco Martínez; hijas: Sylvia Cota, Martha Rodríguez, Ana Lilia Martínez, Elsa Mendívil y María...

Carolyn Irene Allen

Carolyn Irene Allen

Aug 14, 2018

Carolyn Irene Lopez Allen 64, Tucson Arizona passed away suddenly on Aug. 14, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends.  Mass will be on Friday Aug. 24, 2018, Santa Cruz Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m.  In remembrance of Carol, an avid U of A fan, wear U of A attire or colors.  Special Thanks to St. Mary's Hospital staff for their care and...

Maria E. Camargo

Maria E. Camargo

Aug 13, 2018

Maria E. Camargo passed away peacefully on August 13th surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Emigdio A. Camargo; sons, Emigdio R. Camargo (Lisa) and Luis A. Camargo (Blanca); daughters, Veronica Lopez (Martin) and Marisa Camargo; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  Such a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was also very...

Michael Brian McFerrin

Michael Brian McFerrin

Aug 13, 2018

Michael Brian McFerrin, 68, passed away on August 13, 2018 in Rio Rico, Arizona.  He is survived by his Son: Michael Alec McFerrin; Daughters: Catherine Claire McFerrin and Tessa Marie McFerrin; and Grandson: Walker Bolden.

Aurora Yourgules

Aurora Yourgules

Aug 12, 2018

Aurora Yourgules, 89, earned her wings on August 12, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.  Preceded in death by her sons; Michael Yourgules, Richard Yourgules, and Nicholas Yourgules; brothers, Jimmie and Billy Yourgules and sisters, Dora, Mary and Irene; grandson, Joey Yourgules. She is survived by her sons; Anthony Yourgules and Edward Yourgules; daughters, Sister Rachel Yourgules, Diane Chamberlain and Cynthia Costa;...

Manuel Silva Acosta

Manuel Silva Acosta

Aug 9, 2018

Manuel Silva Acosta estaba rodeado de su hermosa familia cuando se fue a reunir con amada esposa en el cielo el 9 de Agosto del 2018.  Le sobreviven sus hijos: Manuel Arnoldo Silva y José Adán Silva; Hijas: Oralia Orozco, Consuelo Enríquez, María Camacho, María Eva Silva y Gloria Isela Silva; Hermana: Gabriela Herrera; 15 nietos y 31 bisnietos.  Le...

Hector T. Vasquez

Hector T. Vasquez

Aug 2, 2018

Our beloved Hector passed away peacefully in the loving company of his family. Hector is survived by his wife; Virginia Q. Vasquez, daughters; Edilia (Luis Castro), Claudia (Issac Morales), Carina, Clarissa and Christina (Raymundo Duarte), grandchildren; Sergio, Kassondra, Steve, Sophia and Luna Estrella, great-grandchildren; Mia Bella and Sergio ll, beloved sister Oralia Merino and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A...