Obituaries

Manuel Amaya Natividad

Manuel Amaya Natividad

May 4, 2017

Manuel Amaya Natividad, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Manuel is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Rose; daughters, Marina, Marlene (Leendert), and Margot; grandchildren, Jonathan, Sabrina and Jack; six sisters and one brother.  Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Antonia Natividad; one sister and...

Guadalupe D Downing

Guadalupe D Downing

May 2, 2017

Guadalupe D. Downing, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Rio Rico. She is survived by her daughters, Leticia Delgado (Jose Luis), Consuelo Downing, Dolores Gerbis (Don Gerbis), Rosa Acela Sortillon (Alejandro Sortillon), Juanita Downing (George De La Riva) and Maria Luisa Downing; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services will begin...

Nina Gonzalez

Nina Gonzalez

Apr 29, 2017

Nina Vasquez, 47, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 29, 2017.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 10 years, Jose Ramon Gonzalez; son, Jacob Vasquez; daughter, Cassandra Reyes (Jose); brothers, Mario Aguilar (Margaret), Santos Felix (Josie), Gilbert Aguilar and Augustine Aguilar (Matty); sister, Delilah Aguilar; parents, Augustine Aguilar (Sylvia) and Gloria Diaz; paternal grandmother,...

Paul Terry Duncan

Paul Terry Duncan

Apr 28, 2017

Paul Terry Duncan, 81, passed away in Rio Rico on Friday, April 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Duncan; son, Danny Duncan (Debby); daughter, Bonnie Steele (Mitchell) and 5 grandchildren: Andrew Steele, Zachary Steele, Caitlin Duncan, Taylor Massey, and Alex Duncan.  Visitation is scheduled for May 4, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to...

Miguel Adrian Ballesteros

Miguel Adrian Ballesteros

Apr 25, 2017

On April 25, 2017, our beloved Miguel A. Ballesteros, 25, was taken away from us. He is survived by his mother, Alma Ballesteros; brother, Ernesto de Jesus Wong Ballesteros; sister-in-law, Mayra Wong; grandfather, Jesus Ballesteros and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral services will be on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580...

Aurelia T. Gonzales

Aurelia T. Gonzales

Apr 23, 2017

Aurelia T. Gonzales, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Survived by her Life Partner, Miguel Valencia; son, Henry Gonzales (Luz Elena); daughters, Frances Lopez (preceded by Frank), Anita Barajas (Richard) and Claire Gonzalez (Miguel); brother, Jose Teso; sister, Marie Lou Salgado and 11 grandchildren. Fill Not your hearts with Pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow....

Edwin Herbert Swanson

Edwin Herbert Swanson

Apr 23, 2017

Edwin Herbert Swanson, 89, passed away peacefully in Green Valley, Arizona. On May 3, 2017 services will commence with a Rosary recital at Most Holy Nativity Catholic Church in Rio Rico at 9:30 a.m. and a Celebration to follow at 10:00 a.m. A Military Honor Guard Service will be conducted at the Rio Rico Community Center after Mass for the...

Jesus Maria Montano

Jesus Maria Montano

Apr 23, 2017

Jesus Montano, 90, of Tucson, Arizona was called home on Sunday, April 23, 2017 to be with our Lord and where he was reunited with the love of his life, our beautiful mother Lupe. Jesus passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Jesus was born December 16, 1926. Jesus is survived by his children; Genevieve Mckenzie, Mary Helen...

Harvey Rodriguez Montenegro

Harvey Rodriguez Montenegro

Apr 21, 2017

Javier “Harvey” Rodriguez Montenegro, from Tucson, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2017 at the age of 57. Harvey is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Veronica Montenegro; his son, Angel Montenegro (Lisandra); his daughter, Selena Montenegro; his brothers, Albert Montenegro, Eddie Montenegro, Luis Montenegro and Danny Montenegro; his sister, Susan Alcarez; his father and mother-in-law’s, John...

Lorenzo Maldonado Escobar

Lorenzo Maldonado Escobar

Apr 20, 2017

Lorenzo M. Escobar, 53, passed away on April 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother Rita M. Escobar, brother Albert M. Escobar and Grandmother Guadalupe Perez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Fimbres Escobar, whom have been together for 31 years; sons, Lorenzo F. Escobar, Jr. and Nicholas F. Escobar; brother, Camillo Escobar; sisters, Guadalupe...

Jose Gilberto Steel

Jose Gilberto Steel

Apr 19, 2017

Jose Gilberto Steel, 82, passed away on April 19, 2017 surrounded by family in Tucson.  He is survived by wife, Delfina L. Steel; sons, Jesus, Rene, Daniel, Martin, and Samuel; daughters, Victoria and Idalia; brother, Franky; Sisters, Ramona and Victoria; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels, 891 W. Mariposa Rd., Nogales, AZ.

Moises Martinez

Moises Martinez

Apr 18, 2017

Moises Martinez passed away suddenly at the young age of 41 on April 18, 2017.  He is survived by his fiancé, Deanna Hernandez; sons, Arturo Martinez, Armando Martinez and Moises Martinez Jr.; step- son, Anthony Hernandez; daughter, Giselle Martinez; brothers, Miguel Angel Sule and Juan Manuel Martinez; sister, Maria M. Martinez; mother, Leticia Montes De Martinez; maternal grandfather, Jose Montes;...

Graciela Leyva

Graciela Leyva

Apr 18, 2017

Graciela Leyva, 57, passed away surrounded by family on 04/18/2017.  A public viewing will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 p.m..  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels,

Maria De La Luz Abarca Garcia

Maria De La Luz Abarca Garcia

Apr 17, 2017

Maria De La Luz Abarca Garcia, 78, departed this early life on April 17, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Born to Manuel and Roselia Abarca, whom have preceded her home to our Lord. She is survived by her sons, Roman Garcia (Yvonne), Benjamin Garcia and Octavio Garcia (Genevieve); daughter, Roselia Kublin; brother, David Vargas Abarca; sister, Ofelia Abarca; grandchildren, Damian, Jacqueline,...

Mary L. Davis

Mary L. Davis

Apr 16, 2017

Mary L. Davis, 86, was called to her eternal resting place on April 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, María Luisa Grijalva, and her daughters, Rosie Hernandez and Gloria Herrera. She is survived by her daughters: Blanca Rosales, Irma Rosales and Martha Miranda (Luis); brother, Ray Lizarraga; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Mary’s memory...

Luz Lugo Hernandez

Luz Lugo Hernandez

Apr 14, 2017

Luz Lugo Hernández, 67, born on December 28,  1949, lost her battle with cancer on April 14, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. Luz is survived by her 5 children, 28 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She will be forever missed, never forgotten and always in our hearts. If roses grow in Heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me,Place them in my Mother’s...

Victoria "Tori" Dallas Grijalva

Victoria "Tori" Dallas Grijalva

Apr 12, 2017

Our beloved, Victoria, was granted her angel wings on April 12, 2017 at the precious age of 6 years old.  Her vibrant and animated personality redefined the joy that having a girl does to a family.  Her family and friends will never forget her unconditional love and her larger-than-life spirit…a spirit that will now live within each and every heart she...

Maria Del Carmen Bermudez Espinoza

Maria Del Carmen Bermudez Espinoza

Apr 10, 2017

Maria Del Carmen Bermudez Espinoza, 88, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of 58 years, Fausto P. Espinoza on April 10, 2017.  She was born to Francisco and Concepcion Bermudez on July 16, 1928.  She is survived by her sons; Luis Rene Espinoza, Jacinto B. Espinoza (Patricia), Fausto B. Espinoza, Francisco Xavier Espinoza (Bernadette), Victor Hugo Espinoza and...

Josefa Ruiz Gutierrez

Josefa Ruiz Gutierrez

Apr 9, 2017

Josefa R. Gutierrez, 105, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Luis Gutierrez and her sons, Luis and Hector Gutierrez on April 9, 2017. She was born to Manuel and Julia Ruiz on September 23, 1911 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. She is survived by her children Gloria Arellano (Jesus), Rosario Montes (Ramon), Armando Gutierrez (Yolanda) and Matilde Gutierrez; 16...

Oscar Carlos Leal Sr

Oscar Carlos Leal Sr

Apr 8, 2017

Oscar Carlos Leal Valdez Sr, 85, passed away in Tucson on April, 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by his parents Guillermo and Elena Leal; Stepmother: Micaela Leal; brothers: Guillermo Leal and Ernesto Leal; His sisters: Emma Galindo Leal and Olga Soriano Leal;  He is survived by his wife: Maria Antonieta Leal; His son:...