Obituaries
Joseph William Johnston III
Aug 19, 2017
Joseph William Johnston III, also known as "Garfield", passed away on August 19, 2017. He is survived by his son, Malakai Blue, who was the light of his life; his parents, Maria O. Johnston, Jose Manuel Velarde Vazquez and Margarita Johnston; brothers, Joe Johnston, Jorge Johnston, Alberto Michell, Jose Manuel Velarde Raygoza, Ivan Roberto Velarde Raygoza and Daniel Velarde Raygoza;...
Maria Teresa Santana
Aug 18, 2017
Maria Santana was born October 3,1954 and went home to the Lord August 18,2017. Maria was married to Rodolfo Santana 44 years. She is survived by her husband Rodolfo, her sons; Eddie and Rudy Santana, her daughter; Veronica, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandbaby, brothers; George Jesus Luis and Carlos Valladolid, sisters; Lisa Casillas and Martha Elva Estella. She was a...
Lisa Ann Otero
Aug 15, 2017
Lisa fought pancreatic cancer for 5 years. She took some pretty hard punches. Lisa threw the final punch on August 15th, at 1:45 p.m. She took control and rode to Heaven. Lisa Ann Otero was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and a lifelong member of the local biker community. She attended Palo Verde High School and worked as an administrative professional in...
Maria Edilia Cecena
Aug 11, 2017
Maria Edilia Ceceña Garcia, 80, paso a mejor vida el día viernes 11 de Agosto del 2017. De vida fue una esposa devota, madre, hermana, y abuela. Edilia deja un legado profundo en todos los que la conocieron. La herencia mas grande que Edilia deja es la fuerte bondad entre la familia. Ella disfrutaba tener a sus hijos, nietos, y bisnietos de visita en su hogar; esas memorias que siempre llevaran con ellos. Maria fue una persona feliz que disfrutaba pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos. Edilia deja atrás a su esposo, Antonio Ceceña, sus dos hermanos, David Garcia y Jose Ramon Garcia, y a sus 7 hijos/hijas: Francisco (Vicky) Ceceña, Ignacio Ceceña, Rodolfo (Patricia) Ceceña, Alma Ceceña, Maria Ceceña, Mario (Sindy) Ceceña, y Edelmira Ceceña Edilia también deja atrás 11 nietos: Denia (Angel) Escobedo, Liset Ceceña, Yvette (Daniel) Ceceña, Dunia (Eric) Ceceña, Marina Ceceña, Crystal Ceceña, Perla Ceceña, Antonio Ceceña, Briset Ceceña, Luis Fernando Ceceña, Julissa Ceceña, y 4 bisnietos: Xavyer Escobedo, Angel Francisco Escobedo, Lucia Estrada-Ceceña,...
Antonio Ramirez, Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
Antonio Ramirez Jr., 68, of Nogales, Arizona, was called home to the Glory of our Lord on August 5, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents: Antonio Ramirez Sr and Maria Elba Gutierrez.
He is Survived by his loving wife of 44 years: Margarita S. Ramirez; Sons: Antonio Ramirez III (Elsa) andRoberto Ramirez (Gloria); Daughter: Maria Elva Badillo (Luis); Brother: Alfonso...
Daniel S. Martinez
Jul 31, 2017
Daniel Martinez, 48, was called home on July 31st, 2017. He was born August 15th, 1968, the son of Antonia Salallandia and Jose Romo Martinez. He married Gloria B. Martinez on June 27, 2008. Survived by both parents, his wife Gloria and stepson Martin Alberto DeLuna. Three brothers, Abel (Denise) Cabrera, Valdemar (Maria Elena) Martinez and Miguel Pereyda. Four sisters, Maricela Martinez,...
Norman Edward Melland
Jul 30, 2017
Norman Melland, 79, is survived by his wife, Sharon Melland and their two sons Brian and Brent Melland. He had five grandchildren and three great-grand children. Norman was a 23 year Veteran of the United States Air Force. In his free time he was an avid fisherman, and loved to build things.
Maria "Cuca" Martinez
Jul 30, 2017
Maria "Cuca" Martinez, 70, earned her wings on July 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son, Enrique Martinez Jr. (Karla); daughters, Lupita Martinez Fuentes (Marco), Ofelia Martinez and Nelly Martinez; Enrique Martinez Sr: Ex-husband and father of their 4 children; 15 loving grandchildren, a Cousin, nieces, nephews and Numerous Family members and friends that...
Enrique M. Montano
Jul 29, 2017
Enrique M. Montano, 69, is now walking beside his Lord and Savior after departing this earthly life on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Guadalupe G. Montano; sons, Enrique A. Montano, Jr.; daughters, Ana L. Montano, Alma L. Montano-Guerra and Gloria L. Arianpour; brother, Eduardo Montano; sisters Teresa Montano Francisca Montano Murrieta...
Todd Robert Wilkins
Jul 24, 2017
Todd Robert Wilkins, 50, passed away on July 24, 2017. He is survived by His sons; Todd and Jesse Wilkins, daughters; Alyssa and Sammijo Wilkins.
Francisco Ramon Montiel
Jul 24, 2017
Francisco Ramón Montiel (19 de agosto de 1944 a 24 de julio de 2017) Francisco Ramón Montiel, de 72 años, residente por mucho tiempo de Lynwood, Califonia, falleció el lunes 24 de Julio de 2017 en Tucson, Arizona. Nació en Santa Cruz, Sonora, México, a Tanquilo y Armida Montiel. Francisco fue un trabajador, retirándose en 2007. Fue miembro de la Unión Internacional de Trabajadores de América del Norte. Sobrevivió cuatro hijos, tres hijos Ramón Mauricio Montiel, Ronaldo Montiel y Francisco Montiel. Una hija, Perla Guadalupe Montiel y cuatro nietos; de Tucson, AZ. Tres hermanas, Belia Mendoza, Andrea Soto; Los Angeles, CA y Gloria Montiel; Santa Cruz, Sonora, México. Dos hermanos Emilio Montiel; Los Angeles, CA, Juan Montiel; Pima, AZ. Francisco era un gran aficionado al béisbol, preferentemente a LA Dodgers. También disfrutaba pasar tiempo con sus nietos. Francisco fue precedido en la muerte por...
Hector Diaz
Jul 21, 2017
"So when tomorrow starts without me don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me I'm right here in your heart."Hector Diaz, 65, entered the Gates of Heaven on Friday, July 21, 2017, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. He was happily married to Ana Alicia Diaz and was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend,...
Francisca B. Gonzalez
Jul 21, 2017
Francisca B. Gonzalez, 76, earned her wings on Friday, July 21,2017 in Tucson. She is preceded in death by her husband Jorge C. Gonzalez. She is survived by her daughter Gloria Aguirre and 2 granddaughters. Viewing will take place at Martinez Funeral Chapels on July 25, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited during...
Jose Francisco Castelo
Jul 20, 2017
Jose F. Castelo, 68, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He has walked into the light that has led him to reunite with all of his loved ones whom left before him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Maria J. Castelo; his mother: Leonor M. Castelo and his son Jose Ramon Castelo. He is survived by his father:...
Magdalena T. Jimenez
Jul 9, 2017
Magdalena T. Jimenez, 87, departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Josepha Trujillo. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years of marriage, Juan S. Jimenez; sons, Juan Jimenez (spouse: Helen), George Jimenez (spouse: Gloria) and Frank Jimenez (spouse: Diana); daughters, Margie Dunklee (spouse: Bob) and...
Ramon Maldonado
Jul 6, 2017
Ramon Maldonado, 57, from El Paso, Texas passed away on July 6, 2017. He is survived by his 3 daughters; Priscilla Benavides, Susie Maldonado and Mellisa Maldonado, son-in-law; Luis Lopez, sisters; Rosa Maldonado, Rachel Guzman, Gloria Gandara, Chela Guzman and Bertha Zimmerman, brothers; Raymundo, Sabino, George, Victor Maldonado, Miguel and Manuel, 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and lot's of nieces and...
Marco Antonio Cardenas
Jul 4, 2017
Marco Antonio Cárdenas October 01, 1938 – July 04, 2017 Born the afternoon of October 1st, 1938, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to Guadalupe and Virginia Cárdenas. He was the second youngest of 10 surviving children. He was born in a time when everyone in the family worked to help each other out. One of Marco’s first jobs was...
Margaret W. Salge
Jul 4, 2017
Margaret W. Salge passed on July fourth with 93 years of age. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Roy Salge, of 53 years of marriage. She is survived by her son, Roy David Salge (Maryelena); daughter, Rosalia Margaret Stephens (Dwight); 5 grandchildren, Nancy (Brad) Maria, Helen Gwenalee, Alan, Andrew and Aaron (Jaime), also 1 great-grandchild. Margaret departed this...
Robert Duran
Jul 4, 2017
Robert was born April 10th, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona to Francisco and Luz Duran. He graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School in 1962 and attended Pima Community College. On August 9th, 1965 he married Victoria Lee Gaona. He was employed by Pima Mine until 1984 and retired from Arizona Department of Corrections in 2005. He was active in the Knights of Columbus council 1200. He...
Richard G. Flores
Jul 3, 2017
Richard G. Flores battled to the very end against a horrible disease of diabetes. After many years of surgeries, a kidney transplant and losing both legs, his body could no longer battle the disease. The Lord called him home on July 3, 2017. His wife Josephina Flores was by his side. He was a junior at Tucson High and Josie...
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