Obituaries

Raymundo "El Tamalito" Martinez Zarate

Raymundo "El Tamalito" Martinez Zarate

Jan 27, 2017

Raymundo Martínez, 88,  esposo y padre amoroso, fue recibido al reino de Dios el 27 de enero 2017. El orgullo de Raymundo era su familia y su devoción a la fe Católica. Anticipaba con emoción festejar su septuagésimo aniversario este marzo con su amada esposa, María Luz Martínez. Le gustaba festejar los cumpleaños y salir de cita con su esposa,...

Charlotte "Charlie" Marin

Charlotte "Charlie" Marin

Jan 21, 2017

Charlotte "Charlie" Marin, 74, devoted wife, mother, nana, and friend was called up to Heaven while family was by her side on January 21, 2017. She was a nurturing homemaker with a green thumb that could grow anything she touched. She also built a successful restaurant "Benny Burgers" with her husband which they ran together for 20 years. Charlie was...

Antonio "Tony" A. Natividad

Antonio "Tony" A. Natividad

Jan 20, 2017

Antonio A. “Tony” Natividad born Dec. 29, 1939, passed away Jan.20, 2017. Beloved dad, tata, brother and tio. Tony retired from TUSD after years of dedicated service and served in the Army National Guard. Tony is preceded in death by his wife, Silvia D. Natividad; parents, Ramon and Antonia Natividad; daughter, Melissa Pina; granddaughter, Tanee Natividad; siblings, Ramon Natividad, Jr.,...

Mario R. Ayala

Mario R. Ayala

Jan 20, 2017

Mario R. Ayala, 78, passed away on January 20, 2017.  He is survived by his wife, Edelmira Ayala; sons, Mario Ayala, Jr., Aaron Ayala, Noe Niebla and Rodolfo Ayala; daughters, Enid Ayala, Ibon Jaffe Utsch, Linda Jaffe-Mabante, Diana Jaffe-Romero; brothers, sisters; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  

Gerald Douglas Barber

Gerald Douglas Barber

Jan 18, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” Douglas Barber, 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Annette L. Barber; son, Richard Daniel Barber and wife Krisie Barber; daughter, Renee Annette Barber; brother, Timothy Barber, sisters, Vicky Boddie, Rebecca Barber, Deborah Barber, and Joanna Cummings, and his mother Dorothy Irene Barber. He is predeceased by...

Raymond J. Molera

Raymond J. Molera

Jan 16, 2017

Raymond J. Molera, 77, went to his Heavenly Home on January, 16, 2017.  He is lovingly survived by his beautiful bride of 55 years, Jean L. Molera; son, Raymond Anthony Molera; daughter, Jubie Molera Wolfe; brothers, Octavio Molera and Hernando Molera; sisters, Yolanda Molera and Artemisa Damon; grandchildren, Raelene and Preston Wolfe.  Funeral services will begin with a memorial visitation...

Joe M. Grinie

Joe M. Grinie

Jan 15, 2017

Joe M. Grinie was born on March 19, 1942. Beloved husband and father was called to his eternal resting place on January 15, 2017. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 53 years; Lucy Grinie and four children; Alice (Johnny) Dominguez, Joe R. Grinie, Larry Grinie and Magen (Ruben) Vasquez, 18 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Jackie (5), Kristina...

Teodoro Peralta Teso

Teodoro Peralta Teso

Jan 14, 2017

Teodoro Teso, 92, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called up to Heaven on January 14, 2017. He entered this world on October 18, 1924 in Nogales, Sonora, MX. Born to Teodoro and Esperanza Teso. He is survived by his son Robert (Liz)Teso and daughters Mary Montano, Rita (Richard) Pesqueira,Susan Teso and Barbara Teso; Grandchildren Jeannette (Matthew) Ornelas , Abel Montano,...

Adrian Salazar

Adrian Salazar

Jan 13, 2017

Adrian Salazar, 44, departed this earthly life on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was reunited with his son, Christian Adrian Salazar, whom preceded him to the Glory of Our Salvation in November of last year and his mom, Lupita. Adrian was a family man and a hard worker. He was an entrepreneur who wanted to provide for his family and...

Raymond Lewis

Raymond Lewis

Jan 12, 2017

Raymond Lewis was born December 25,1943 to Will and Ethel Bell Lewis.  He is one of eight children born to this union.  His father, Will Lewis, and brothers Bill and Larry Lewis preceded him in death.  Raymond's mother remembers him as a loyal and determined son who believed that working hard and preparing for his future was critical.  She recalls...

Minnie Valdez Figueroa

Minnie Valdez Figueroa

Jan 10, 2017

Minnie Figueroa, 80, was a beloved mother, grandmother and tia. Minnie was called to eternal resting place on January 10th peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Minnie entered this world on June 11th, 1936 in Tucson, Arizona.  She is preceded in death by her son; Danny Figueroa, husband; Frank Figueroa, parents; Leonard & Esther Valdez, sisters; Lilly & Hortensia, and...

Kimberley Jane Wheeler

Kimberley Jane Wheeler

Jan 9, 2017

Burial will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

Leon Miller

Leon Miller

Jan 9, 2017

Leon Miller, 55 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He is survived by his son, Marcus Miller; mother, Cornelia Foster; brothers, Eddie Danyfield, Ricky Reed and Gregory Reed. For this God is our God forever and ever: He will be our guide even through death. Psalm 48:14 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January...

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,...