Obituaries

William E. Lawrence

William E. Lawrence

Oct 4, 2017

William E. Lawrence, 95, of Rio Rico, AZ died at home on October 4th, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Danbury, CT on August 22, 1922, son of the late Courtland and Nora (Costello) Lawrence. He graduated from Danbury High School and worked for the Southern New England Telephone Company as a Cable Splicer. Before entering World War...

Maria J. Griego Cadena

Maria J. Griego Cadena

Sep 29, 2017

Maria J. Griego Cadena, 66, died on Friday, September 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years: Ceferino Portela; Daughters: Ana Portela(Burrola), Lupita Portela (Stewart), Erica Portela (Lopez), Elsa Portela (Miranda) and Elia Portela (Cesena); Sons: Ceferino Portela, Manuel Portela and David Portela. She was a grandmother to 21 grandchildren and 4...

Estella Osuna Anaya

Estella Osuna Anaya

Sep 28, 2017

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Estella Osuna-Anaya passed away at the age of 51 due to a heart attack on September 28, 2017. Preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon M Anaya; mother, Petra G. Osuna and brother, Michael R. Osuna. Estella Leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Mario Anaya; children, Anthony (Vanessa), Francis, Stacy (Joe), Alexzandria (Eduardo), Mercadiez, Amilliya and Michael. Also survived by 17 Grandchildren; parent in-laws, Esther and...

Joe E. De La Cruz

Joe E. De La Cruz

Sep 27, 2017

Joe E. De La Cruz, 76, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in the peacefulness of his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Rachel De La Cruz; Daughters: Lina Saucedo, Erlinda Rey; Sons: Joe P. De La Cruz (Zulma), Rene De La Cruz and Victor De La Cruz. Brothers: David De La Cruz and Gilbert...

Sonya M. Gradillas

Sonya M. Gradillas

Sep 26, 2017

Sonya M. Gradillas January 23, 1967- September 26, 2017 Sonya was born to parents, Kathryn and Fernando Martinez on January 23, 1967. After a long battle with cancer, Sonya entered into the gates of Heaven on September 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Her four children and four grandchildren were her everything. She is preceeded in death by her son Joshua A. Gradillas and sister Kathy...

Emma Helen Isham

Emma Helen Isham

Sep 25, 2017

Emma Helen Isham passed away on September 25, 2017.  Please check back for her obituary.

Jose C Vargas

Jose C Vargas

Sep 24, 2017

Jose C. Vargas, 76, died on Sunday, September 24, 2017 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife: Maria Vargas Regalo; Sons: Francisco Vargas, Luis Vargas (Erica), and Ricardo D. Vargas; Daughters: Josefina Vargas, Barbara Vargas and Maria Dolores Vargas; Brothers: Felix Vargas, Jaime Vargas and Bruno Vargas; Sisters: Margarita Vargas, Maria De Los Angeles Vargas, Maria Dolores Vargas,...

Domitila A. Meza

Domitila A. Meza

Sep 19, 2017

Domitila A. Meza, 92 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 19,2017. She is survived by her children, Rosa Amelia Peckham, Trini Armenta, Connie Acuna and Tony Rivera. She was grandmother to 8 grandchildren and great grandmother to 2 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. A memorial service will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 6:30p.m....

Reggie Martinez

Reggie Martinez

Sep 18, 2017

On Monday, September 18, 2017, Reggie Martinez, father, son and brother, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 32 years old. Reggie will be forever remembered by his precious children, Amaryz and Adamari, by his parents Reginaldo and Laura, and by his brother Cesar (Yanessa) and sister Lauren (Sal) and his girlfriend Leslie. Reggie will also be forever remembered by...

Agustin Morales Cervantes

Agustin Morales Cervantes

Sep 17, 2017

Agustin Cervantes Morales, 67, de Rio Rico, Arizona, fue llamado a la Gloria de Dios el dia 17 de Septiembre.  Se fue en paz al sentirse rodeado por su linda esposa e hijos.Precedido en muerte por sus padres: Jose Cervantes y Maria Del Carmen Morales; Sus abuelos paternos: Todocio Cervantes y Maria De Jesus Morales;  Sus Abuelos Maternos:  Maurilio Morales...

Arsenio M. Lorta

Arsenio M. Lorta

Sep 17, 2017

Arsenio M. Lorta, 85, departed this earthly life at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.  Arsenio is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Angelina Lorta. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria De La Ossa Lorta.  They were married on February 14, 1953; Sons, Arsenio (Delly), George (Jennie), William (Rebecca) and Art (Margarita) Lorta; daughter,...

Edward G. Barrios

Edward G. Barrios

Sep 13, 2017

Edward G. Barrios passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 72 years old. Edward, known to most as Eddie, was born on December 31, 1944. He was born to his parents, Marco and Elvira Barrios, in National City, California. Eddie married the love of his life, Dolores SanNicolas, on July 27, 1968. They raised three...

Ramon Castro

Ramon Castro

Sep 13, 2017

Ramon Castro, 89, entered unto the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Maria Consuelo Martinez de Castro; sons, Ramon, Ruben, Rene, and Rafael; daughters, Lucia, Norma, Concepcion, Carmen, Cruz Elena, and Haydee; 41 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Services will begin on...

Betty M. Garnica

Betty M. Garnica

Sep 6, 2017

Betty M. Garnica 73 yrs old was born on February 22,1944 went home to the lord on September 6,2017 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She is survived by her children Martha Romero, Ramon Garnica, Theodora Garnica and Andy Garnica. She was grandmother to 8 grandchildren and great grandmother to 24 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her...

Jose Maria Lomeli

Jose Maria Lomeli

Sep 5, 2017

Jose Maria Lomeli Sr. went to the Lord our Savior on September 5, 2017 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 81. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Juchitlan, Jalisco Mexico.  Chema is survived by his lovely wife, Lydia H. Lomeli of 54 years, daughters; Lydia Martinez, Lorenia Thorman and Lucia Lomeli, son; Jose Maria Lomeli Jr.; 11...

Teresita Urquijo De Gonzalez

Teresita Urquijo De Gonzalez

Sep 4, 2017

Teresita Urquijo De Gonzalez, 74, fue llamada al Reino de Dios el 4 de Septiembre del 2017. Descansa en Paz Teresita Urquijo de Gonzalez. Agradecemos el Tiempo que estuvistes entre Nosotros pleno de Amor, de Risas, de Enseñanza y Ejemplo. Te Recordaremos Siempre con esa Hermosa Sonrisa. Te llevaremos en Nuestros Corazones. Serás Inolvidable. MAMUCHA ​ Dios Te Bendiga

Oscar Antonio Hernandez Jr.

Oscar Antonio Hernandez Jr.

Sep 4, 2017

With broken hearts and so much pain we say good-bye to you my amazing son, Oscar Antonio Hernandez, Jr. who passed away on September 4, 2017. There are not enough words to describe how beautiful you were as well as loving, caring, adventurous, fearless and free-spirited. You fell asleep with out saying good-bye but memories of you will never die....

Gabriel Espinoza

Gabriel Espinoza

Sep 4, 2017

On Monday, September 4th, 2017 our lives were forever changed. Our beloved Gabriel passed away.  He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 22 years, Helen Espinoza; his daughter’s, Breanna, Caroline, Stephanie and Vianca; his son’s Gabriel (Antoinette), George and Juan; his sisters, Debbie and Terry; grandchildren, Estevan, Kneesie, Anthony, Adam, Annalisa, Jolene, Johnny, Aaron, and Adrian;...

Alex Edward "Bubba" Cota V

Alex Edward "Bubba" Cota V

Sep 2, 2017

Alex Edward “Bubba” Cota V, was called home to be with our Lord on September 2nd, 2017. He was born January 25th, 2000 to parents Alex V. Cota IV and Sabrina L. Montaño. Survived by both parents and his sister, Aileena R. Cota. Grandparents, Edward Montaño, Antonia Montaño and Alex Cota III. Godparents, Sonya Corrales and Robert Daniel Cota II. Tio Armando (Jenny) Montaño and Tias, Stephanie (Robert) Portillo, Celina (Frank Vega) Cota, and Leticia (Ruben) Flores. He was dearly loved by many...

Ernesto Caballero Ornelas

Ernesto Caballero Ornelas

Sep 1, 2017

Ernesto Caballero Ornelas, 62, was called home to the Glory of Our Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Ornelas. He is survived by his mother, Carmen Ornelas; Step-mother, Angelita Ornelas; sons, Ernie, Gabriel, Miguel, and Angel (Ariola) Ornelas; daughters, Janelle (Michael) Chukwueke, and Monique Ornelas; brothers, Joe, Oscar, Martin, Francisco, and Jose; sisters, Lupe (George), and Gloria (Gabe);...

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