Obituaries

Mary Lou Dickson

Mary Lou Dickson

Jan 9, 2017

Mary Lou Dickson, 84 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on January 9, 2016. She is survived by Deborah, Michele, Charlie Jr, Angel, Estevan; 4 grandsons, Alfonzo, Daniel, Miguel and Sal; 8 great-grandchildren, Sevian, Unice, Alfonso Jr., Cruz, Elijah, Diego, Joseph and Damien; brothers, Manuel Miranda, Rodolfo Miranda and David Sims; sisters, Clara Dupnick, Sara Quintania, Hortensia Garia and Patricia Sims....

Francine Ceceña

Francine Ceceña

Jan 8, 2017

Francine Ceceña, 56, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 8, 2017, following a year long battle with cancer. She entered this world on July 13, 1960 in Tucson, AZ, born to Andy and Jeanie Tellez. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Francisco Ceceña; mother, Jeanie Tellez; father-in-law, Ramon Ceceña;...

Alicia T. Medina

Alicia T. Medina

Jan 5, 2017

Nacio el dia 16 Mayo de 1939 en Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico y fallecio en paz bajo los cuidados de su familia, el dia 5 de Enero del 2017. Murio a la edad de 77 anos.  Le sobreviven su esposo Emilio Medina; 4 hijos, Emilio, Cesar, Edilia y Bernabe; 12 nietos y 10 bisnietos. La que envida fue esposa, mama, abuela,...

Jose Alfredo Pichardo

Jose Alfredo Pichardo

Jan 5, 2017

Jose “Kito” Alfredo Pichardo, beloved dad, son, brother and boyfriend went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2017. He was 21 years old, born on October 18, 1995 in Tucson, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his brother Joey Pichardo and grandparents, Eddie “Lalo” Holguin, Juan and Margarita Garcia. He is survived by his parents; Jose...

Olga Soto Romero

Olga Soto Romero

Jan 5, 2017

Olga Romero, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, Sister, Tia and cousin to many. Olga was called to her eternal resting place on Jan 5th, 2017. Olga entered this world on April 26th, 1933 in Tucson, AZ, born to Rafael & Victoria Soto. Olga is survived by her son Ralph Romero, Granddaughter- Bernadette Romero (great-grandson Julian Avilez), Granddaughter- Crystal Romero...

Eugenio Mario Pesqueira

Eugenio Mario Pesqueira

Jan 5, 2017

Eugenio "Gino" Pesqueira V, 20, of Tucson, Arizona, was granted his angel wings on January 5th, 2017. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather; Eugenio M. Pesqueira II, sister; Anjel Miskai and Uncle; Jose "Kito" Pichardo. Gino's life would seem too short to many, but those who loved him understood that he would regret any chances he didn't take....

Celia D. Lucero

Celia D. Lucero

Dec 30, 2016

Celia D. Lucero, age 91, entered into God's kingdom on December 30, 2016 after a 2 1/2 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Tucson to Pedro and the Natalia Duarte. At age 19 she moved to New Mexico, moving back to Tucson at age 34 where she spent the rest of her life. She was an excellent cook,...

Connie E. Lopez

Connie E. Lopez

Dec 28, 2016

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. A burial will follow to Holy Hope Cemetery. All Services Entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Gerardo Parra

Gerardo Parra

Dec 27, 2016

Gerardo Parra "Guero", 27, de Tucson, fallecio el 27 de Deciembre 2016. Estar delante de ustedes hoy para despedir a nuestro hijo, hermano, primo, sobrino y amigo. Es una de las cosas mas dificiles que he tenido que hacer. Yo se que las palabras no pueden describir el dolor y la perdida que estamos sintiendo, pero lo intentare. Guero era...

Ruben Sanchez Molina

Ruben Sanchez Molina

Dec 24, 2016

Ruben Sanchez Molina, 60, de Magdalena, fallecio el 24 de Deciembre. Mi familia lo es todo para mi. Por tu carino incondicional, tu bondad , tu tiempo, tu comprension, cada buen consejo, por toda tu ayuda, tus abrazos de consuelo, tus palabras de aliento y cada una de las cosas que has hecho por mi, te entrego mi eterna gratitud...

Casimiro Martin Palafox Jr.

Casimiro Martin Palafox Jr.

Dec 21, 2016

Casimiro Martin Palafox Jr, our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend went to our Lord on December 21, 2016. He was 24, born on March 20, 1992 in Tucson, Arizona. Preceded in death by his father, Martin Palafox Sr.; grandfather, Cipriano Briones and grandmother, Ruth Cota Casillas. Survived by his loving mama Cecilia Palafox; sisters Angelica Palafox (Jayden) and...

Linda R. Diaz

Linda R. Diaz

Dec 21, 2016

Linda R. Diaz, 78 years young of Tucson passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2016. Preceded in death by Raymond Medina Jr., Evangelna Carrasco and grandson; Anthony Jerry Carrasco. Survived by her husband; Jessie Diaz, her only  brother; Conrad Rodriguez (Sally), sons; Rudy Diaz, (Evie), Jessie Diaz (Sonia), daughters; Elizabeth Garza Ryan (Pat), Delores Diaz and Elsa Gonzales...

Mary L. Leon

Mary L. Leon

Dec 21, 2016

Mary Leon, 79, beloved Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 21, 2016. She entered this world on April 21, 1937 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, born to Santiago and Herminda. She was a loving grandmother and mother. May she rest in peace. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from...

Mary Villa Landeros

Mary Villa Landeros

Dec 19, 2016

Our beloved Mother Mary Villa Landeros is reunited with our Father, her Husband; Henry Landeros. She was preceded in death by her parents; Alfredo y Eloisa Villa, A granddaughter; Belen and Martinez and grandson; Daniel Landeros.  Survived by her children; Henry Landeros Jr., Carmen (Luis) Palacios, Alfredo Landeros, Gloria (Orlando) Martinez, Leo Landeros, Edward (LaShawn) Landeros and Marcila (José) Leon....

Julieta S. Escareno

Julieta S. Escareno

Dec 17, 2016

Julieta Escareno, 80, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on December 17, 2016. She is survived by her brother; Raul Escareno, sister; Ciria E. Sanchez, her very close companion; Erlinda Cordova, along with many nieces and nephews. Julieta adored her family, especially her younger sister. She loved to cook Sonora style, was a salsa giver, loved family get-togethers, enjoyed volleyball and was...

Bernardo Castillo Lara

Bernardo Castillo Lara

Dec 15, 2016

Bernardo Castillo Lara, 79, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marina Rivas de Lara; sons, Jose Bernardo Lara and Miguel Rosario Valenzuela; daughters, Andrea Lara (Javier), Araceli Zatarain (Jose), Mabeth Sepulveda (Jose), Nelva Lara (Jesus) and Diana Munguia (Daniel); 31 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren....

Alejandro "Alex" Villegas

Alejandro "Alex" Villegas

Dec 10, 2016

Alejandro "Alex" Villegas, 47, passed away surrounded by his family on December 10, 2016.  He and his wife, Cinthia Villegas, would have celebrated 19 years of marriage on January 24th.  Along with his beloved bride, he is survived by his children; Katy Palafox, Alexis Villegas and Valentino Villegas; brothers, Jessie Villegas and Robert Villegas; sister, Patricia Hernandez; parents, Jesus and...

Manuela Hurtado

Manuela Hurtado

Dec 9, 2016

Manuela Hurtado, 81, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 9, 2016. She entered this world on July 26, 1935 in Sonora, Mexico, born to Jesus and Ruth Encinas Galindo. She was reunited with her husband, Henry T. Hurtado Sr., her youngest son, Gilbert Hurtado (Elizabeth); sister, Josephina Owen (William) and nephew, William Owen Jr. (Suzie). She...

Rosa L. Gastelum

Rosa L. Gastelum

Dec 8, 2016

Rosa Lopez de Gastelum, amada madre, abuela, bisa abuela y esposa, fue llamada al eterno descanso el 8 de Diciembre 2016. Rosa hija de Miguel Lopez y Aurora Gavino nació en Mascota Jalisco el 27 de Mayo 1932. Rosa, con su manera de actuar día tras día, ella nos enseñó que en esta vida todo es posible. Ella se fue...

Alejandro Valenzuela Barnett

Alejandro Valenzuela Barnett

Dec 7, 2016

Alejandro Valenzuela Barnett, 77, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in Tucson. He is survived by his beloved bride of 57 years, Rafaela Valenzuela; sons, Alejandro Valenzuela, Jesus Valenzuela, Ernesto Valenzuela, Miguel and Carlos Valenzuela; daughter, Maria Jesus Fuentes; many brothers and sisters; 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will begin on Friday, December 9,...

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