Obituaries

Maria "Cuca" Martinez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jose Rosario Espinoza

Jose Rosario Espinoza

Jun 28, 2017

Jose Rosario Espinoza, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his wife Higinia Espinoza and his son Antonio Espinoza.  He is survived by his Sons:  Efrain Espinoza and Alvaro Espinoza; Daughters: Maria Teresa Espinoza, Martha Urquidez, Esperanza Espinoza, Rosa Maria Toenjes, Maria De Jesus Parker and Amelia Perez;...

Gail Lyn Harrison

Gail Lyn Harrison

Jun 28, 2017

Gail Lyn Harrison, 77, of Green Valley, AZ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born to parents Wallace and June Smith of Long Beach, CA. Surviving are her three devoted children; son, Todd Thomas Harrison; son, Brent Allan Harrison (Susan), and daughter, Shelley Simone Harrison-Valdivia (Ralph); grandson, James Harrison; granddaughters, Natasha, Rachel, and Eden Harrison. Gail...

Lynn Harris

Lynn Harris

Jun 28, 2017

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Valentin "Tin" Rodriguez

Valentin "Tin" Rodriguez

Jun 27, 2017

Valentin "Tin" Rodriguez, 40, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on June 27, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at St. Mary's Hospital. He passed from complications stemming from a car accident he and his unborn daughter survived in 1995. Tin was born on February 23, 1977 at Torrejón Air Base in Spain to Anna M. and Jose E. Rodriguez. His favorite past times were...

Socorro P Ballesteros

Socorro P Ballesteros

Jun 26, 2017

Socorro P. Ballesteros, 98, passed away in Tucson on June 26, 2017, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband for 70 years, Juan E. Ballesteros. She is survived by her sons: Juan A. Ballesteros and Pablo Ballesteros; Daughters: Blanca Julia B. Garlant and Martha B. Grover; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  Socorro entered a deep sleep in her loving daughters home...

Joaquin Mohinea

Joaquin Mohinea

Jun 26, 2017

Joaquín S. Mohinea, 94, entró al reino de nuestro Señor el 26 de junio 2017. Se ha reunido junto a su esposa de cuarenta y cinco años, Ana María Mohinea, y agradece a la vida por brindarle tantos años llenos de amor. Joaquín era un hombre muy dedicado a su familia, a su labor y era fiel devota a la...

Paula Nieblas

Paula Nieblas

Jun 20, 2017

Paula Nieblas, age 94 of Tucson, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was born on February 12, 1923 in Naco, Arizona. At a young age Paula relocated to Vacuachi, Sonora, Mexico where she was raised by her father, Jesus Romero, and grew up with her brother, Cirilo Romero. Paula now rests in peace, reunited with her late husband,...