Obituaries

Joe Ortiz Garcia

Joe Ortiz Garcia

Oct 24, 2017

Joe Ortiz Garcia, 61, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017, following a long battle with cancer. Born in Tucson December 4, 1955, Joe attended Pueblo High School, later earning his GED in the mid-1970s during his service in the US Army. He was later employed by BHP Billiton, a copper mining company, and Pima County, working in the department of Parks...

Norma Plascencia

Norma Plascencia

Oct 21, 2017

Norma Plascencia, 75, departed this earthly life surrounded by family on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Jesus A. Yzabal and Jose A. Yzabal; daughter, Martha Romero-Yzabal; brothers, Alberto Plascencia and Jorge Plascencia; sisters, Alicia Lopez and Clara Paco; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Genevieve R. Carrillo

Genevieve R. Carrillo

Oct 21, 2017

On October 21, 2017 the Lord received another Angel, Genevieve R. Carrillo. Proceeded in-death by her late husband: Fred O.Carrillo, Grandsons:Freddy L.Carrillo III, Orlando Carrillo, Glenn Bowling Jr. Granddaughter: Rachel Carrillo, Michael A Carrillo. Genevieve was a loving wife ,mother, mother in law, Grandmother. She loved her Family unconditionally. Genevieve loved her Mexican Novellas, she loved to sing and dance to music...

Rachel Benitez Romo

Rachel Benitez Romo

Oct 19, 2017

Rachel Benitez Romo, 77 of Tucson, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 19th, 2017. She is survived by her four loving children; Laura Lopez (Martin), Jose Romo (Rita), Tomas Romo, & Carmen Lopez (David); three grandsons, Martin, David, & Andres; four great-grandchildren, Yasmin, Dariel, Charlie, and Joseph and sisters, Elena, Lydia, & Cecilia.  Preceded in death...

Raul S. Escareño

Raul S. Escareño

Oct 15, 2017

Raul S. Escareño, 79, departed this earthly life surrounded by family on October 15, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad and Gabina Escareño; brothers, Emilio "Tony" Escareño, Refugio "Cuco" Escareño, Federico "Hillie" Escareño and David Escareño; sisters, Guadalupe E. Campos, Julieta S. Escareño; Son-in-law, Oscar "Easter" Bojorquez.Survived by his loving wife of 56 years of Marriage, Magda V. Escareño; son, Raul Escareño, Jr.; daughters, Magda Maldonado...

Ernesto Alonso Salguero Contreras

Ernesto Alonso Salguero Contreras

Oct 15, 2017

Ernest Alonso Salguero Contreras, was born July 26,1999 in Tucson AZ. He was called home to soon on October 15,2017. He was a beloved Father, Son, Grandson, and Brother. Ernesto will be greatly missed by his parents Ricardo and Guadalupe Contreras, Ernesto Rochin, and Dawn Gomez. Grandparents Mae (Ken) Giallombardo, Siblings; Ivan Salguero, Ricardo Jr, Perla, and Yajaira Contreras, his Girlfriend; April Dicochea and two sons Miguel Alonso and Andres Xavier Salguero....

Gilbert F. Ortiz

Gilbert F. Ortiz

Oct 14, 2017

Gilbert was born May 23, 1959 in Tucson, Arizona. Sadly he was called home to soon. Gilbert was Elizabeth’s whole life and he will be greatly missed by all our family and friends. Gilbert is preceded in death by his father, Felipe Ortiz; brother, Danny Ortiz; sister, Bertha Ortiz and his daughter, Evette Ortiz. Survived by his wife of 20 beautiful years,...

Ronald Gilbert Mendez

Ronald Gilbert Mendez

Oct 13, 2017

Ronnie was born on September 28, 1952 in Tucson Arizona. He went to be with his parents Alfredo and Rosa Mendez and his brother Fernando Mendez on October 13, 2017.  Ronnie was an avid animal lover and traveled all over the United States as a horse trainer. He played guitar with the original Changitos Feos and was a loving member...

Jerome H Smith Sr.

Jerome H Smith Sr.

Oct 11, 2017

Jerome Henry Smith Sr. was born on October 17, 1955, in Oakland California to Lester Charles Smith and Robelene Lowe Smith. He was one of seven other children. He attended Locke High School in Los Angeles, California and later attended L.A. Trade technical College as well as decided to attend L.A. Occupational Center to become a Printing Specialist. He was...

Yolanda Quintero Martinez

Yolanda Quintero Martinez

Oct 10, 2017

Yolanda Q. Martínez Nació en Florence AZ. El 31 de Diciembre del 1948 Definir a Yolanda en una palabra, BONDAD seria lo esencial. Eso encierra todo lo que uno quisiera ser, aunque seria muy difícil, como hijo igualar, o, tan siquiera ser la milésima parte de lo buena y amorosa que fuiste. La gente que te conocía, en el momento te apreciaba...

Roberto Castelo Jr

Roberto Castelo Jr

Oct 9, 2017

Roberto Castelo Jr "El Chanate", 61, earned his wings and departed this earth on Monday, October 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Nogales, AZ.   He is preceded in death by his mother Leonor M. Castelo; his brother Jose Castelo; and his sister's : Leonor Castelo and Norma Castelo.  He is survived by his Son: Roberto Castelo III; Daughters:...

Francisco J. Islava

Francisco J. Islava

Oct 8, 2017

Francisco J. Islava, 71, departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 8, 2017. His final days and hours were spent in the presence, comfort, and love of his family. He is survived by Amanda Islava, his loving wife of 43 years; his sons, Francisco Javier Islava Jr (Sandra Mendoza), Alberto Islava, and Raul Islava (Nadia Gil), as well has his...

Cecilia T. Flores

Cecilia T. Flores

Oct 8, 2017

Cecilia T. Flores, 99, de Nogales, Arizona , conocida como “Palacho” por sus amistades y miembro de familia pionera de Nogales, Arizona fue llamada a la Gloria de Dios el Domingo 8 de Octubre de 2017. Ella fue hija de Antonio B Terrazas y Lydia Flynn. Fue esposa de Miguel Moreno Faerber, con quien se unió en matrimonio en el...

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,...