Obituaries

Maria Del Refugio Estrella

Maria Del Refugio Estrella

Jun 7, 2016

Maria Del Refugio Estrella, 79, of Tucson Arizona passed June 7, 2016. Survived by her children: Pilar Reyes (Edgardo), Raul E. Leyva (Dina), Juan P. Leyva, Alejandro Leyva, Carlos A. Leyva, Jaime A. Leyva (Lorena). Grandchildren: Carlos Leyva (Carlitos), Christopher Martinez (Danny), Dee Anna Leyva, Lorena Leyva (Nena), Ricardo Martinez, Mathew Leyva, Lizivette Reyes, Joaquin Leyva, Eliana Leyva (Chiquita), Eric...

Manuela Rosas Maldonado

Manuela Rosas Maldonado

Jun 7, 2016

Manuela Maldonado, 66, beloved Wife, Mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on June 7, 2016. She entered this world on June 17, 1948 in Guadalajara, Jalisco MX, born to Jose Refugio Rosas and Maria de Jesus Flores. She is survived by her husband Andres A. Maldonado; daughters Araceli Gonzalez (Cesar), Maricruz Muñoz (Pedro); grandchildren Arianna, Nissa,...

Henry V. Machado

Henry V. Machado

Jun 6, 2016

Henry V. Machado, 76, of Tucson, AZ was called to his eternal home on June 5, 2016. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Maria Jesus Machado, children Yolanda, Dolores, David (Mary), Juanita, grandchildren Gretel Machado, Cano Lopez Jr, Rachael Islas, Sylvia Islas, 3 great grandchildren and another on the way. One brother Joe Machado also survives him. Preceded...

Maria A. Soto

Maria A. Soto

Jun 4, 2016

Maria A. Soto,64, of Tucson, Az. passed away on June 4, 2016. She is survived by her husband; Francisco A. Soto, children; Francisco Alejandro Soto, Lizeth Durazo Soto, Osman A. Soto, grandchildren; Jonathan A. Soto, Rocio Isamar Soto, Alexander Soto, Victoria Soto, Karim Soto, Ana Paula Soto, Odeth Durazo Soto, Santiago Durazo Soto, Issac Soto, Anthony Soto, Julissa Soto and...

Mary Cecilia Montano

Mary Cecilia Montano

Jun 2, 2016

Mary Cecilia Montano, 63, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 2, 2016. She entered this world on April 10, 1953 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by his sons Arthur Barragon, Marcelino Garcia and Jose Fernandez, also 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She enjoyed talking and caring for her 5 Rottweilers. We will remember...

Philisha G. Williams

Philisha G. Williams

Jun 2, 2016

Philisha G. Williams Age 55 of January 10, 1961 Date of Death June 2, 2016 Survived by: Parents Elmira and M.C. Spence of Prescott,AZ , Daughters Natasha and Natanya Williams of Tucson, AZ, Siblings Patricia Williams of Tucson, AZ, Sarah Williams of San Antoino, TX, Edward & Kimberly Williams of Tucson, AZ & Derrick Williams of Kennewick, WA, A host...

Ricardo G. Sanchez

Ricardo G. Sanchez

Jun 1, 2016

Our beloved Ricardo Sanchez, known to many as Richie, was called by the lord on June 1, 2016Richie was not only a great husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He was also a great friend and mentor to all. He was always willing to help others in time of need and never hesitated to teach others his knowledge. He loved to...

Frank Peralta

Frank Peralta

May 31, 2016

Frank "Pancho" Peralta, 58, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 31, 2016. He is survived by his two brothers; Alex D. Peralta and Anthony Peralta of Tucson, AZ, sister; Patricia Lynch of Henderson, NV, and lots of nieces and nephews. Pancho will be missed by lots of family and friends. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Friday,...

Nellie Y. Castillo

Nellie Y. Castillo

May 21, 2016

Little did we know that on the morning of May 21, 2016 our Lord would call our beloved mother back home. Mom was born August 1, 1930 in Tucson, Arizona and lived all her life in Nogales, Arizona. She truly was a pioneer woman of her time. mom was the first woman bus driver for Greyhound Bus, Tucson-Nogales route. She...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Soto Romero

Rodolfo "Rudy" Soto Romero

May 20, 2016

Rodolfo "Rudy" Soto Romero, 57, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife; Martha Romero, Son; Rudy r. Romero, daughters; Stephanie and Icella Romero, mother; Lydia S. Romero, brothers; Fernando and Anthony Romero, sister; SueAnn Romero, grandsons; Jesus, Javier and Rudy, grand daughters; Reyanna, Alissa, Jasmine, Aricella, Analiz and Amiah. Rodolfo was a...

Manuel L Duarte

Manuel L Duarte

May 19, 2016

Manuel L. Duarte (Nick), 53, of Tucson, AZ, was called to his eternal resting place on May 19, 2016. He entered this world on September 9, 1962, born to Mary L. Duarte. He is survived by his loving and caring wife; Jessie, loving children; Raymond (Brandi), Rene, Jaime (Maria), Marissa and family, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Nick had a heart...

Josefina Valencia

Josefina Valencia

May 17, 2016

Josefina Valencia, 90, was called home on May 17, 2016. She is survived by her son's Hector Valencia, Rene Valencia and Jose Luis Valencia; daughter, Guadalupe Baltazar; brother, Teofilo Rivera; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Luis Valencia. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m....

Miguel Angel Hernandez

Miguel Angel Hernandez

May 16, 2016

Miguel Angel Hernandez, 14, our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and friend went to Heaven on May 16, 2016. He leaves behind his mother, Mayra Ivette Rios, father, Angel G. Hernandez; brothers, Daniel, Alan, Angel, Ivan and Cesar; sisters, Karla and Miranda; maternal grandmother, Eduarda Rios; paternal grandparents, Marcos Mejia and Luz Maria Miranda; nieces, Ansley, Vianney and Iris;...

Rosalia Mendoza

Rosalia Mendoza

May 16, 2016

Rosalia Mendoza, 67, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 16, 2016. She entered this world on October 25, 1948 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. She is survived by hers daughter's Elsa and Juanita Mendoza; grandchildren Arturo Carbajal, Joel Garcia, Cesar Valenzuela, Mayra Valenzuela, Andres Garcia, Esperanza Mendoza and Julissa Medrano; great-grandchildren Santiago Carbajal, Josiah Valenzuela and...

Elvira B. Gallegos

Elvira B. Gallegos

May 14, 2016

Elvira Gallegos, 81, beloved mother, wife, sister and grandmother, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 14, 2016. She entered this world on June 7, 1934 born to Lorenzo and Amalia Barrios. She is survived by; husband, Rigoberto Gallegos; son, Ricardo Gallegos (Connie); daughters, Marcia Gallegos and Maria Jesus Barcelo (Antonio); brothers, Antonio Barrios, Enrique...

Luis Gerardo Calvillo

Luis Gerardo Calvillo

May 13, 2016

Luis Gerardo Calvillo (Luis Muñoz Calvillo), 91, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully following a prolonged illness on Friday May 13, 2016 at La Cañada Care Center, Tucson AZ. Services for Luis Gerardo Calvillo will begin with Visitation from 5:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday May 17th, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Chapel, 2580 S. 6th Ave. Tucson AZ with Rosary...

Hortencia Brito Orantez

Hortencia Brito Orantez

May 13, 2016

Hortencia Brito Orantez, 90, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away on May 13, 2016 to be with our Heavenly Father, with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, George Q. Orantez, Sr. , son, Gerardo B. Orantez. She is survived by her 8 children, George Jr. (Ida), Margaret, Armando (Andrea),...

Horacio Arzaga Lujan

Horacio Arzaga Lujan

May 10, 2016

Horacio Arzaga Lujan passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 10, 2016 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife; Olivia, children; Sylvia Ann Soto, Irma Lynne Watson (Richard Christopher Watson), Thomas Frederick Lujan (Marisela Lujan) and Horacio Arzaga Lujan Jr., grandchildren; Alexis Jhovani Guzman Aguilera and Nuvia Alayne Lujan Guzman and two...

Carmen Leyvas Figueroa

Carmen Leyvas Figueroa

May 7, 2016

Carmen L. Figueroa born April 28, 1958 passed on May 7, 2016 to be with our heavenly Father, with her family by her side. Survived by her husband Pablo, mother; Carmen, children; Brandi (Neto), Pablo Jr. and Carmelita (Kenny), sisters; Maria (Monchi) and Stella (Richard), brothers; Joe (Debbie), Santiago (Sandra) and Frank, grandchildren; Michael, Czarina, K.J., Gabriel, Sergio, Mia, Tono...

Eva G. Soto

Eva G. Soto

May 6, 2016

Eva G. Soto, 80, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister was called to her eternal resting place on May 6, 2016. She entered this world on July 2, 1935 in Tucson, AZ, born to Luis Gradillas and Rosario Rivera Gradillas. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Ralph O. Soto, Sr., sons, Little Louie Humberto Soto, Henry...

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