Obituaries
Esgardo Ruiz Casillas
May 25, 2017
Esgardo R. Casillas, 74, passed away on May 25, 2017 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Ajo, Arizona and a graduate of Ajo High School. He moved to Tucson where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for 38 years. He is preceded in death by his father; Ralph Casillas,...
Arnold James Espinoza
May 24, 2017
AJ passed away on May 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after unexpected medical complications. Born in Morenci, AZ to Ophelia and Richard Espinoza. He graduated from Morenci High School and worked for Phelps Dodge for 20 years. He then pursued his passion of helping people and became a certified flight paramedic. He loved his work and continued saving...
Evangelina P. Cruz
May 16, 2017
Evangelina P. Cruz, 57, went home to be with her Heavenly father, on May 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents; Felipe and Sixta Pinedo. She is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years; Jose Cruz, daughter; Andrea (Julian), son; Paul (Stephanie), 5 grandchildren; Jordan, Diego, Madyson, Orlando and Destynee, brothers; Hector, Phil, Daniel, Pat, Joey,...
Norma Bravo
May 15, 2017
On Monday May 15th 2017 Our Beloved Mother passed away Peacefully in her bed. Thank you Lord for giving us one more Mother's Day. There are no words, just Gratefulness and Love to have been raised by her. Joy to have known her strong spirit and tenderness. Battled Brain Cancer for nearly 10 years, once more teaching us to never...
Mike S. Tapia
May 8, 2017
Mike "Mikey, Lowlaa"Tapia Born on 10/02/1987-05/08/2017. Our beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle entered into the kingdom of our heavenly father on May 8, 2017. Preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Q Tapia, Guillermo Ortiz, Uncle Gilberto V Ortiz, Aunt Rosemary Rodriquez, Cousin Evita Bonfiglio. Mikey was a free spirit, big hearted loving person, who cared for everyone. Survived by...
Talib Raheim Bridges
May 6, 2017
Talib Raheim Bridges started his journey on July 17, 1996 in Tucson, Arizona to Ramon La Mark & Buffie Ann Bridges. Talib accepted Jesus Christ and loved to encourage others with the Word of God. Positivity was in his DNA, along with a smile that brightened any room. He was a proud graduate of Tucson High School and a member...
Maria Celeste Villalobos
May 5, 2017
Maria Celeste fue el vivo ejemplo de un angel caido del cielo. Su vida siempre estubo llena de amor y d alegria. Desde nina siempre fue la alegria del hogar. Donde ella se encontraba era seguro que siempre se escuchaban risas al igual que su cantar, y sus bromas no tenian fin. Cuando menos lo esperabas tus fotos seguro las encontrabas...
Manuel Amaya Natividad
May 4, 2017
Manuel Amaya Natividad, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. Manuel is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Rose; daughters, Marina, Marlene (Leendert), and Margot; grandchildren, Jonathan, Sabrina and Jack; six sisters and one brother. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Antonia Natividad; one sister and...
Guadalupe D Downing
May 2, 2017
Guadalupe D. Downing, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Rio Rico. She is survived by her daughters, Leticia Delgado (Jose Luis), Consuelo Downing, Dolores Gerbis (Don Gerbis), Rosa Acela Sortillon (Alejandro Sortillon), Juanita Downing (George De La Riva) and Maria Luisa Downing; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services will begin...
Nina Gonzalez
Apr 29, 2017
Nina Vasquez, 47, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 29, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband of 10 years, Jose Ramon Gonzalez; son, Jacob Vasquez; daughter, Cassandra Reyes (Jose); brothers, Mario Aguilar (Margaret), Santos Felix (Josie), Gilbert Aguilar and Augustine Aguilar (Matty); sister, Delilah Aguilar; parents, Augustine Aguilar (Sylvia) and Gloria Diaz; paternal grandmother,...
Paul Terry Duncan
Apr 28, 2017
Paul Terry Duncan, 81, passed away in Rio Rico on Friday, April 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Duncan; son, Danny Duncan (Debby); daughter, Bonnie Steele (Mitchell) and 5 grandchildren: Andrew Steele, Zachary Steele, Caitlin Duncan, Taylor Massey, and Alex Duncan. Visitation is scheduled for May 4, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to...
Miguel Adrian Ballesteros
Apr 25, 2017
On April 25, 2017, our beloved Miguel A. Ballesteros, 25, was taken away from us. He is survived by his mother, Alma Ballesteros; brother, Ernesto de Jesus Wong Ballesteros; sister-in-law, Mayra Wong; grandfather, Jesus Ballesteros and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580...
Aurelia T. Gonzales
Apr 23, 2017
Aurelia T. Gonzales, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Survived by her Life Partner, Miguel Valencia; son, Henry Gonzales (Luz Elena); daughters, Frances Lopez (preceded by Frank), Anita Barajas (Richard) and Claire Gonzalez (Miguel); brother, Jose Teso; sister, Marie Lou Salgado and 11 grandchildren. Fill Not your hearts with Pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow....
Edwin Herbert Swanson
Apr 23, 2017
Edwin Herbert Swanson, 89, passed away peacefully in Green Valley, Arizona. On May 3, 2017 services will commence with a Rosary recital at Most Holy Nativity Catholic Church in Rio Rico at 9:30 a.m. and a Celebration to follow at 10:00 a.m. A Military Honor Guard Service will be conducted at the Rio Rico Community Center after Mass for the...
Jesus Maria Montano
Apr 23, 2017
Jesus Montano, 90, of Tucson, Arizona was called home on Sunday, April 23, 2017 to be with our Lord and where he was reunited with the love of his life, our beautiful mother Lupe. Jesus passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Jesus was born December 16, 1926. Jesus is survived by his children; Genevieve Mckenzie, Mary Helen...
Harvey Rodriguez Montenegro
Apr 21, 2017
Javier “Harvey” Rodriguez Montenegro, from Tucson, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2017 at the age of 57. Harvey is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Veronica Montenegro; his son, Angel Montenegro (Lisandra); his daughter, Selena Montenegro; his brothers, Albert Montenegro, Eddie Montenegro, Luis Montenegro and Danny Montenegro; his sister, Susan Alcarez; his father and mother-in-law’s, John...
Lorenzo Maldonado Escobar
Apr 20, 2017
Lorenzo M. Escobar, 53, passed away on April 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother Rita M. Escobar, brother Albert M. Escobar and Grandmother Guadalupe Perez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Fimbres Escobar, whom have been together for 31 years; sons, Lorenzo F. Escobar, Jr. and Nicholas F. Escobar; brother, Camillo Escobar; sisters, Guadalupe...
Jose Gilberto Steel
Apr 19, 2017
Jose Gilberto Steel, 82, passed away on April 19, 2017 surrounded by family in Tucson. He is survived by wife, Delfina L. Steel; sons, Jesus, Rene, Daniel, Martin, and Samuel; daughters, Victoria and Idalia; brother, Franky; Sisters, Ramona and Victoria; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels, 891 W. Mariposa Rd., Nogales, AZ.
Moises Martinez
Apr 18, 2017
Moises Martinez passed away suddenly at the young age of 41 on April 18, 2017. He is survived by his fiancé, Deanna Hernandez; sons, Arturo Martinez, Armando Martinez and Moises Martinez Jr.; step- son, Anthony Hernandez; daughter, Giselle Martinez; brothers, Miguel Angel Sule and Juan Manuel Martinez; sister, Maria M. Martinez; mother, Leticia Montes De Martinez; maternal grandfather, Jose Montes;...
Graciela Leyva
Apr 18, 2017
Graciela Leyva, 57, passed away surrounded by family on 04/18/2017. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 p.m.. Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels,
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