Obituaries

Rosie Amezcua

Rosie Amezcua

Aug 1, 2018

Rosa (Rosie) Amezcua, 84 passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was reunited in Heaven with her husband of 64 years, Raul Amezcua and her beloved daughter, Irma Mendoza; parents Teodoro and Esperanza Teso. She  has left behind to cherish her memories; her daughters, Olga Emmert (Jerry)...

Patricia Francis Valenzuela

Patricia Francis Valenzuela

Aug 1, 2018

Patricia Frances Valenzuela, 52, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her boyfriend, Salvador Carranza; son, Ruben Luna; daughters, Arianna Jimenez, Maria Jimenez, Sylvia Manjie and Zaneta Luna; parents, Dorothy Castillo Teran and Jesus Antonio Valenzuela, Frank Valenzuela; sisters, Bersabe Beem and  Sonia Beem and 9 grandchildren. Patricia was full of life and thoroughly...

Ramon Eduardo Maken

Ramon Eduardo Maken

Jul 31, 2018

Ramon Eduardo Maken, 64, earned his wings on July 31, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his mother Concepcion Lucero.  He is survived by his father: Ramon Maken; Wife: Ana Isabel Maken Maytorena; Sons: Ramon E. Maken Jr. (Lucia), Steve Maken (Yudit), Marco A. Maken (Gabriela); Brothers:  Ernesto Lucero,  Oscar Lucero,Tomas Maken, and Gilberto Maken; Sisters: Juanita Maken, Mercedes...

Roberto G Lopez

Roberto G Lopez

Jul 27, 2018

Roberto G. Lopez, 77, was reunited in Heaven with his parents, Ramon and Theodora Lopez, on July 27, 2018.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria B. Lopez; sons, Martin Lopez; daughters, Jessie Dean (Jose) and Imelda Toles (Kevin); brothers, Francisco Lopez and Jose Lopez; sisters, Theresa Martinez and Anna Maria Jury; grandchildren; Maritza Dean (Alexis), Joey Dean (Ashlee),...

Mary L Duarte

Mary L Duarte

Jul 25, 2018

Mary L Duarte, 81, was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Manuel O. Duarte; son, Manuel "Nick" Duarte; parents, Reynaldo and Ramona Lucero; and siblings, Johnny Lucero, Larry Lucero, Margaret Ramirez and Connie Rodriguez on July 25th, 2018.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her daughters; Yvonne (Fernando) Grijalva, Geraldine (Rodney) Karttunen and Cecilia Duarte; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother,...

Albert G. Villa

Albert G. Villa

Jul 23, 2018

Albert G. Villa, 90, passed away on July 23, 2018.  He was born on April 29, 1928 to Luis and Esperanza Nunez.  He was the second to last out of 13 children and he was also the loving husband of Jesus Villa.  Survived by 4 children, grandchildren and granddaughter, Christina.  He successfully raised 6 children with his wonderful wife.  Albert...

Heriberto C Leyva

Heriberto C Leyva

Jul 21, 2018

Heriberto C. Leyva, de 82 años, falleció el 21 de Julio del 2018 rodeado por su amada familia.  Le sobreviven en vida sus Hijos: Heriberto Leyva (Carmelita) y Gilberto Leyva; Hijas: Adriana Leyva, Angélica Leyva y Guillermina Kamalo; Hermano: Héctor Leyva; Hermana: Elena Leyva; 11 nietos y 18 bisnietos.  Se le extrañara, pero por siempre vivirá en los corazones de...

Victor M. Borboa Sr.

Victor M. Borboa Sr.

Jul 19, 2018

Victor M. Borboa, 81, passed away on July 19, 2018 in Mammoth, AZ.  He had been a longtime resident of Mammoth and is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jesusita Borboa; son, Victor V. Borboa Jr.; brother, Rodolfo Borboa; sisters, Dora Neil and Gloria Pico. Preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Rosario Borboa; brothers, Jesus Borboa...

Refugio De La Rosa

Refugio De La Rosa

Jul 18, 2018

Refugio De La Rosa, 80, earned her wings on July 18, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, J. Jesus De La Rosa; Sons: J. Jesus De La Rosa Jr., Daniel De La Rosa, David De La Rosa and Esteban De La Rosa; Daughters: Laura De La Rosa, Irene...

Manuel L Santa Cruz

Manuel L Santa Cruz

Jul 18, 2018

Manuel Santa Cruz, returned home with our Lord at St. Mary’s Hospital at 10:33 a.m. on July 18, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Throughout his life, Manuel was the embodiment of unconditional love and was full of so much wisdom; he will be missed. His final moments consisted of immense love, singing, and even a little laughter. He was surrounded by his...

Hector F. Gerardo

Hector F. Gerardo

Jul 18, 2018

Hector F Gerardo, 87, earned his wings on July 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by his parents: Jose and Maria Gerardo.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Julia G. Gerardo; Son: Hector Gerardo (Lourdes); Daughters: Angelica Pulido (Hugo), Cecilia Butler (Don), and Georgina Michael (Shawn); Brothers: Jose Gerardo, Joaquin Gerardo,...

Olga Flores Chavez

Olga Flores Chavez

Jul 17, 2018

Olga Flores Chavez, 70, earned her wings  on July 17, 2018 Tucson, Arizona.  Preceded in death by her brother: Raul Flores; Sister: Eva Basurto; Parents: Pascual Flores and Consuelo Sosa; Grandparents: Arturo and Ernestina Heredia. She is survived by her husband: Daniel E. Chavez; Sons: Nicolas Duarte and Ruben Duarte; Daughter: Vanessa Federico; 8 Grandchildren; Nicholas Jr, Angel, Ricky, Paul,...

Josefina O. Denogean

Josefina O. Denogean

Jul 15, 2018

Josefina O. Denogean, 86 años, recibió sus alas el día 15 de Julio del 2018 en Tucson, AZ. Se ha vuelto a reunir con su hijo, Jesús Alonzo Denogean, quien le precedía en muerte.  Le sobrevive la Descendencia de la familia Denogean, sobrinos políticos, y Familia Barnett. 

Duelo empezara el Viernes, 20 de Julio del 2018, de 5:00 p.m. a...

Maria Luisa Orozco

Maria Luisa Orozco

Jul 14, 2018

María Luisa Orozco, 79 años, recibió el llamado de nuestro señor para ir a su lado el 14 de Julio del 2018.   De nuevo se reúne con su esposo de 43 años quien le precede en  muerte desde el 2004. También le preceden en muerte sus hermanos: Arnoldo Córdova, Cayetano Córdova, José Córdova y Rafael Córdova. Le sobreviven sus hijas:...

Yolanda Elizabeth Ortiz

Yolanda Elizabeth Ortiz

Jul 11, 2018

Yolanda Elizabeth Ortiz, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on July 11,2018, surrounded by her close family in Tucson, Arizona.  She is survived by her husband of fifty years Edward Ortiz; Sons: Edward Jr (Denise), Milo and Victor; Grandchildren: Eddie Jr, Jessica, Sabrina and Milito; Brothers: Ruben and Jessee. She preceded in death by her parents: Jesus (Jess), Ruth...

Martin Vasquez

Martin Vasquez

Jul 11, 2018

Martin Delgado Vasquez, 54, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on 11 July of 2018 in Buckeye, AZ.

Rosary & Visitation will be at 5:00 PM Tuesday, 17 July 2018, at Martinez Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, 18 July 2018, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.

Martin D. Vasquez was...

Oscar Noel Jauregui

Oscar Noel Jauregui

Jul 9, 2018

Oscar Jauregui 48 years old, born In Inglewood CA, December 14, 1970 & passed away Monday morning on July 9, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Leaving behind his loving daughter Massieel Jauregui along with his parents Jose and Julia Jauregui, brother Jose Jauregui and sisters Beatrice and Monica Jauregui. He Was loved deeply by all his family and friends. He will...

Gabriel "Belito" Alejandro Ramirez

Gabriel "Belito" Alejandro Ramirez

Jul 7, 2018

Gabriel Alejandro Ramirez"Belito" Gabriel was born on June 25,1977.  He was tragically taken from his family on July 7, 2018.  His parents are Gabriel and Cynthia Ramirez.  He is the oldest of four children and the first grandchild.  He brought so much joy to the family when he was born, and there after!Gabriel was loving, funny, caring, loyal and always...

Douglas H. May

Douglas H. May

Jul 7, 2018

Douglas H. May, 89, of Tucson,AZ. Passed away on July 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife; Jean M. May. He is survived by his sons; Douglas Jr. Michael, Sheldon, John and Kenneth May. Daughters; Cathy Cheryl and Sandra May; brothers Billy, Ron,Jim and Bobby May.

Manuel M Fajardo

Manuel M Fajardo

Jul 6, 2018

Manuel M. Fajardo, 78, earned his wings on July 6, 2018 in Nogales, AZ surrounded by his family.  He is survived by loving wife: Luz Maria Fajardo; Sons: Manuel L. Fajardo (Sandra), Miguel A. Fajardo (Luz Alicia), Eduardo Fajardo (Mari Isabella), and German Fajardo (Maria); Daughters: Nora E. Fajardo-Sandoval (Adelmo Sandoval), Isela H. Fajardo-Teran (Eduardo Teran), and Edith Fajardo; Brothers:...