Obituaries

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);...

Joseph William Johnston III

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.