Obituaries

Connie E. Lopez

Connie E. Lopez

Dec 28, 2016

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. A burial will follow to Holy Hope Cemetery. All Services Entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Gerardo Parra

Gerardo Parra

Dec 27, 2016

Gerardo Parra "Guero", 27, de Tucson, fallecio el 27 de Deciembre 2016. Estar delante de ustedes hoy para despedir a nuestro hijo, hermano, primo, sobrino y amigo. Es una de las cosas mas dificiles que he tenido que hacer. Yo se que las palabras no pueden describir el dolor y la perdida que estamos sintiendo, pero lo intentare. Guero era...

Ruben Sanchez Molina

Ruben Sanchez Molina

Dec 24, 2016

Ruben Sanchez Molina, 60, de Magdalena, fallecio el 24 de Deciembre. Mi familia lo es todo para mi. Por tu carino incondicional, tu bondad , tu tiempo, tu comprension, cada buen consejo, por toda tu ayuda, tus abrazos de consuelo, tus palabras de aliento y cada una de las cosas que has hecho por mi, te entrego mi eterna gratitud...

Casimiro Martin Palafox Jr.

Casimiro Martin Palafox Jr.

Dec 21, 2016

Casimiro Martin Palafox Jr, our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend went to our Lord on December 21, 2016. He was 24, born on March 20, 1992 in Tucson, Arizona. Preceded in death by his father, Martin Palafox Sr.; grandfather, Cipriano Briones and grandmother, Ruth Cota Casillas. Survived by his loving mama Cecilia Palafox; sisters Angelica Palafox (Jayden) and...

Linda R. Diaz

Linda R. Diaz

Dec 21, 2016

Linda R. Diaz, 78 years young of Tucson passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2016. Preceded in death by Raymond Medina Jr., Evangelna Carrasco and grandson; Anthony Jerry Carrasco. Survived by her husband; Jessie Diaz, her only  brother; Conrad Rodriguez (Sally), sons; Rudy Diaz, (Evie), Jessie Diaz (Sonia), daughters; Elizabeth Garza Ryan (Pat), Delores Diaz and Elsa Gonzales...

Mary L. Leon

Mary L. Leon

Dec 21, 2016

Mary Leon, 79, beloved Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 21, 2016. She entered this world on April 21, 1937 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, born to Santiago and Herminda. She was a loving grandmother and mother. May she rest in peace. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from...

Mary Villa Landeros

Mary Villa Landeros

Dec 19, 2016

Our beloved Mother Mary Villa Landeros is reunited with our Father, her Husband; Henry Landeros. She was preceded in death by her parents; Alfredo y Eloisa Villa, A granddaughter; Belen and Martinez and grandson; Daniel Landeros.  Survived by her children; Henry Landeros Jr., Carmen (Luis) Palacios, Alfredo Landeros, Gloria (Orlando) Martinez, Leo Landeros, Edward (LaShawn) Landeros and Marcila (José) Leon....

Julieta S. Escareno

Julieta S. Escareno

Dec 17, 2016

Julieta Escareno, 80, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on December 17, 2016. She is survived by her brother; Raul Escareno, sister; Ciria E. Sanchez, her very close companion; Erlinda Cordova, along with many nieces and nephews. Julieta adored her family, especially her younger sister. She loved to cook Sonora style, was a salsa giver, loved family get-togethers, enjoyed volleyball and was...

Bernardo Castillo Lara

Bernardo Castillo Lara

Dec 15, 2016

Bernardo Castillo Lara, 79, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marina Rivas de Lara; sons, Jose Bernardo Lara and Miguel Rosario Valenzuela; daughters, Andrea Lara (Javier), Araceli Zatarain (Jose), Mabeth Sepulveda (Jose), Nelva Lara (Jesus) and Diana Munguia (Daniel); 31 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren....

Alejandro "Alex" Villegas

Alejandro "Alex" Villegas

Dec 10, 2016

Alejandro "Alex" Villegas, 47, passed away surrounded by his family on December 10, 2016.  He and his wife, Cinthia Villegas, would have celebrated 19 years of marriage on January 24th.  Along with his beloved bride, he is survived by his children; Katy Palafox, Alexis Villegas and Valentino Villegas; brothers, Jessie Villegas and Robert Villegas; sister, Patricia Hernandez; parents, Jesus and...

Manuela Hurtado

Manuela Hurtado

Dec 9, 2016

Manuela Hurtado, 81, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 9, 2016. She entered this world on July 26, 1935 in Sonora, Mexico, born to Jesus and Ruth Encinas Galindo. She was reunited with her husband, Henry T. Hurtado Sr., her youngest son, Gilbert Hurtado (Elizabeth); sister, Josephina Owen (William) and nephew, William Owen Jr. (Suzie). She...

Rosa L. Gastelum

Rosa L. Gastelum

Dec 8, 2016

Rosa Lopez de Gastelum, amada madre, abuela, bisa abuela y esposa, fue llamada al eterno descanso el 8 de Diciembre 2016. Rosa hija de Miguel Lopez y Aurora Gavino nació en Mascota Jalisco el 27 de Mayo 1932. Rosa, con su manera de actuar día tras día, ella nos enseñó que en esta vida todo es posible. Ella se fue...

Alejandro Valenzuela Barnett

Alejandro Valenzuela Barnett

Dec 7, 2016

Alejandro Valenzuela Barnett, 77, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in Tucson. He is survived by his beloved bride of 57 years, Rafaela Valenzuela; sons, Alejandro Valenzuela, Jesus Valenzuela, Ernesto Valenzuela, Miguel and Carlos Valenzuela; daughter, Maria Jesus Fuentes; many brothers and sisters; 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will begin on Friday, December 9,...

Rudy S. Sanchez

Rudy S. Sanchez

Dec 6, 2016

Rudy S. Sanchez, 76, of Tucson went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Sanchez; sons, Edward, Eric (Bernadette) and Erin (Kris); brother, Joseph Sanchez (Kim) and sister, Stella Chaira (Alejandro); grandchildren, Stefan, Serrina, John, Paris Star, Roman and Meranda. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Josue T. Guerrero

Josue T. Guerrero

Dec 6, 2016

Josue Teodoro Guerrero passed away with his loving family by his side on December 6, 2016.  Josue was born on February 29, 1964 to Teodoro and Maria De Los Angeles Guerrero in Naco, Sonora, Mexico.  He is survived by his daughters, Yohana Orduno (Jose) and Itzayana Guerrero (Carlos); son, Josue Guerrero, Jr. (Dulce); mother of his children, Elvira Guerrero; grandchildren,...

Leonardo Moises Gonzalez-Morales

Leonardo Moises Gonzalez-Morales

Dec 4, 2016

Leonardo Moisés Gonzalez Morales, 23, beloved son and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 4, 2016. He entered this world on August 27, 1993 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, born to Nicolas and Ana Gonzalez. He is survived by his mother, Ana Morales; father, Nicolas Gonzalez; sisters, Tania Alvarado and Penelope Gonzalez and brother, Uriel Gonzalez. Visitation will be...

Tomas Lopez

Tomas Lopez

Dec 3, 2016

Tomas Lopez, 52, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 3, 2016. He entered this world on September 22, 1964. He will always be remembered by his Family and Friends. Mass will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at St. Monica Catholic Parish at 10:00 a.m. The Visitation follow Mass and will be...

Maria de la Luz Escalante Ruiz

Maria de la Luz Escalante Ruiz

Dec 3, 2016

Maria de la Luz, doña Güera, Escalante Ruiz, 91, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on December 3, 2016. She entered this world on January 26, 1925 in Altar, Sonora, Mexico, born to Vicente and Guadalupe Escalante. She is survived by sons; Carlos, Manuel Guillermo, and Jose Agustin. She is also survived by 13...

Victor L. Raggio

Victor L. Raggio

Dec 2, 2016

Victor Lawrence Raggio, 83, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016.  He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Deloris whom passed away in 2012.  He leaves behind his loving son, Michael "Mike" Raggio and many friends.  Victor was born in San Francisco, California on November 10, 1933 to Michael and Mary Raggio.  He made his way...

Hortencia Ramirez Duarte

Hortencia Ramirez Duarte

Nov 17, 2016

Hortencia Ramirez Duarte, 86, a native of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on November 17, 2016. She is survived by her sons; Andres Cota Duarte, Edward Ramirez Duarte (Linda), and Edward Varela Ramirez (Peggy), sisters; Sara Olivia Nozacary and Helen Isham, 11 grand children, 18 great-grand children, 5 great-great-grand children, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband;...