Obituaries

Eduardo Cordova Wilson

Eduardo Cordova Wilson

Oct 18, 2016

Eduardo Cordova Wilson, 69, of Tucson passed peacefully on October 18, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 5, 1946 to Armando and Josefina Wilson. He is now dancing with his sisters; Belen W. Palma, Marie J. Lucero and brother, Rogelio C. Wilson. He is survived by siblings; Armando Wilson (Clara) and Martha Wilson; son, Eduardo Jr...

Carmen C. Ojeda

Carmen C. Ojeda

Oct 17, 2016

Carmen C. Ojeda, 80, was surrounded by her family when she went home to her Lord and Saviour on October 17, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Deacon Jose R. Ojeda; sons; Jose M. Ojeda, Jr. (Jesse), Sergio A. Ojeda (Marcella) and Jaime J. Bravo (Carmen); daughters; Patricia B. Ojeda, Elizabeth Ojeda-Valenzuela (Guillermo) and Rosie...

Ramon Angel "Momo" Lizarraga

Ramon Angel "Momo" Lizarraga

Oct 17, 2016

Ramon Angel Lizarraga our “Momo,” 18, went home to be with God on Monday, October 17, 2016. Momo was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in Tucson, Arizona. Son of Mina Hernandez and Ramon Lizarraga. As a child, he loved his cowboy boots, acting out his favorite movies and occasionally busting a move. There was always a special admiration for...

John Warren Murray lll

John Warren Murray lll

Oct 16, 2016

John Warren Murray lll, 45, of Tucson, AZ. passed away on October 16, 2016. John is survived by his fiance; Patricia Aragon and many family and friends. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85713 on November 2, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m with a 7:00 p.m. rosary. Services entrusted to...

Dulce Maria Cordova

Dulce Maria Cordova

Oct 15, 2016

Dulce Maria Cordova, 26, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 15, 2016. She is survived by father; Ramon Cordova, mother; Blanca E. Rascon, brother; Ramon Cordova Jr. She attended and graduated from Pueblo High School. Thereafter, she went onto Cosmetology school at Arizona Academy of Beauty, which was her passion. Her smile would brighten anyone's day. Although our lives...

Luis Contreras

Luis Contreras

Oct 14, 2016

Luis Contreras, 78, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 14, 2016. He entered this world on October 21, 1937, born to Gilberto and Maria Contreras. He is survived by his sons Jose Luis (Chito), Jesus Arturo(Chiqui), Gabriel Gustavo (ToTo) and Gilberto Contreras; brother Ruben Contreras; sisters Sylvia Contreras, Bertha Contreras, Sarah Contreras; grandchildren Angelo Martinez,...

Marcos Ruben Miranda

Marcos Ruben Miranda

Oct 11, 2016

Marcos Ruben Miranda, 39, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on October 11, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Maria Guadalupe Miranda and Clarissa Victoria Miranda; brothers, Jorge Manuel Miranda, Esteban Miranda and Luis Anthony Ruiz; sisters; Sarah Marie Ruiz, Rosa Linda Miranda and Maria Elena Matus. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:00p.m. Services...

Efrain Manuel "Pelon" Villa

Efrain Manuel "Pelon" Villa

Oct 9, 2016

Efrain Manuel "Pelon" Villa departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 9, 2016, he was 64. Born to his parents Manuel and Guillermina Villa in Nogales, Arizona, Efrain was a strong man who had a liking to the home and other domestic activities. He was known to be a great baker, even being hired to bake wedding cakes. He had...

Emma Margarita Cota

Emma Margarita Cota

Oct 9, 2016

Emma Margarita Cota, a 54-year resident of Nogales, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, her earthly presence simply giving out after doing so much for so many for so long. She passed away at Tucson Medical Center at the age of 88. Emma was born in Camoa, Sonora, to Herlinda and Adolfo Lopez and eventually settled to...

Cora Vidal Hidalgo

Cora Vidal Hidalgo

Oct 1, 2016

Cora Vidal Hidalgo, 54, beloved Mother, Daughter, Grandmother,Aunt,Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on October 1, 2016. She entered this world on October 15, 1961 in San Manuel, AZ, She is survived by her mother Dora Hidalgo; father James Hidalgo; Beatrice Sherwood(sister),Michelle espinoza( sister), Robert hildago ( brother), James hildago (brother),Richard Alvarez( brother) and by 3 children Melissa...

Maria del Carmen Lomeli

Maria del Carmen Lomeli

Sep 24, 2016

Maria del Carmen Lomelí, 87,was born to eternal life on September 24, 2016. She was a strong and faithful servant of God and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughters MariCarmen Lomeli and Patricia Lomeli-Pawloski and her son-in-law Chet E. Pawloski Jr. May God comfort you in your sorrow as only He can do. May our...

Lilly Molina

Lilly Molina

Sep 22, 2016

Lilly Molina, 66, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2016 after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her five children; Raymond (Adrian) Verdugo, Mary, Martin (Erica), Julie (Lucio) and Georgina (Andres), 27 grandchildren; Esperanza, Alexis, Danny, Lydia, Abel, Ashley, Angelika, Alize, Brihanna, Raymond Jr., Leanna, Lorena, Joey, Alex, Maria, Alexander, Xavier, Layla,...

Robert Tomas "Rt" Heredia

Robert Tomas "Rt" Heredia

Sep 20, 2016

Robert "Rt" Heredia, 32, rode off into the Glorious Sunset on the evening of Tuesday, September 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Nogales, Arizona on April 14, 1984 to Tomas "Tommy" and Josephine Heredia. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Josie; loving fiancé, Kayla Karstetter; precious daughter, Aubrey Heredia and his brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many,...

Edmundo C. Chaboya

Edmundo C. Chaboya

Sep 18, 2016

Edmundo C. Chaboya, 89, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 18, 2016. He is survived by Edmundo Chaboya, wife Jaqueline Chaboya, kids Edmundo Jesus Chaboya III, Carlos Arturo Chaboya, Jorge Chaboya, wife Amanda Chaboya, Christal Romero, Markland S. Chaboya, children Tresel Chaboya, Dominic M. Chaboya, Michelle R. Chaboya, Richard E. Chaboya, children Andrea Chaboya, Charlie Chaboya, Joeseph Chaboya, Samele...

Carmen Leon

Carmen Leon

Sep 18, 2016

Maria del Carmen Leon, 71, beloved Grandmother, Mother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on September 18, 2016. She entered this world on November 2, 1944 in Granados, Sonora, Mexico, born to Daniel Durazo and Maria Dolores Barcelo. She is survived by her sons; Michael, Cyril Anthony, and Solano Leon; daughters, Carmen Leon Rios and Maria Isabel...

Federico "Hillie" Escareño

Federico "Hillie" Escareño

Sep 16, 2016

Federico S. Escareño, 88, went home to his Savior on September 16, 2016. When he entered those Pearly Gates he was reunited with his beloved wife of almost 64 years, Irma. Although left broken-hearted, his family has comfort knowing he is with the love of his life whom left him two short months ago, on July 10, 2016. Loving father...

Maria Flores

Maria Flores

Sep 11, 2016

Maria Flores, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 11, 2016. She entered this world on December 7, 1939 in Ejido Hidalgo, Mexico, born to Antonio and Luz Garcia. She is survived by her daughters; Laura, Noemi, Ruth, Patricia, Alejandra and Linda Flores; her 23 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Services will begin with a visitation...

Ramona Mary Engstrom

Ramona Mary Engstrom

Sep 9, 2016

Ramona Engstrom, 78, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 9, 2016. She entered this world on September 10, 1937 in Tucson, AZ, born to Salvador and Manuela Valdenegro. Graduating from Tucson High in 1955, Ramona lived here most of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Leann Zavala and son, Leroy Engstrom (Rona); seven...

Manuel R. Alvarado Sr.

Manuel R. Alvarado Sr.

Sep 6, 2016

Our Dad, Manny or as his grandchildren called him- Crazy Tata- was above all a hard worker. For the majority of his life, he was a miner, but his first career was in barbering. He gave free haircuts to everyone on our block, his co-workers, and of course his children. He gave a mean mullet! However, barbering wasn't an industry...

Catherine "Chicadee" Macias

Catherine "Chicadee" Macias

Sep 6, 2016

Catherine "Chicadee" Macias, 86, beloved mother, wife, grandmother,great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place on September 6, 2016. She entered this world on April 13, 1930 in Phoenix, AZ, born to Arthur and Alicia Kingman. She is survived by her beloved husband, Felix Macias Sr.; daughters, Catherine Ballard, Alice Escobar, Felicia(Lee) Heller and Christine(Robert) Deleon;...

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