Obituaries

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;...

Albert E. Arellano

Albert E. Arellano

Sep 5, 2016

On the morning of September 5, 2016, Albert Eleazar Arellano passed away at home, surrounded by his wife and children. At 77, he had battled cancer for eight long years. Al was born in Durango, Colorado on September 12, 1938, the oldest of three siblings. At age 14, Al dropped out of school to join the US Army. Rejected, he...

Sheila Yslava Gonzalez

Sheila Yslava Gonzalez

Aug 29, 2016

Shiela Yslava Gonzalez, 66 of South Tucson passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016. Our beloved Mother, Wife, Sister, Nana and Tia entered the gates of Heaven where she was greeted by her daughter, Kathy; mother and father, Consuelo Mendibles and Manuel Yslava; niece and nephews, Sandy, Billy,Jesus (Chuchi) Machado and Nisa. She entered this world on May 10,1950...

Andres P. Portillo

Andres P. Portillo

Aug 26, 2016

Andres P. Portillo, 41, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 26, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 22 years; Marissa Portillo, son; Andres M. Portillo, daughter; Anissa T. Portillo, mother; Luz Imelda Parra, sisters; Melissa Portillo and Imelda Parra, and brother; Manuel Parra. Andres P. Portillo was born on November 19, 1974 in Tucson, Arizona. He attended...

David Lorenzo Perez

David Lorenzo Perez

Aug 20, 2016

Our beloved Brother, David Lorenzo Perez passed away at the young age of 36 on August 20, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Santa Monica Catholic Church, 212 W Medina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. He is survived by his mother, Olivia Mendoza; brother, Jesus F. Valle; grandparents, Enrique and Margarita Mendoza;...

Sarah Denise Espinoza

Sarah Denise Espinoza

Aug 17, 2016

Sarah Denise Espinoza, 21, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on August 17, 2016. She is survived by her father Miguel Espinoza, mother; Denise Espinoza, sister; Amanda Felix, brothers; Marcos Espinoza, Frank Felix, Michael Espinoza and Dominic Espinoza, grandparents; Frank and Jennie Chavez, Magarita and Manuel Espinoza and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces, An angel gone to Heaven too...

Guadalupe Amavizca Guerrero

Guadalupe Amavizca Guerrero

Aug 13, 2016

Guadalupe Guerrero Amavizca, 94, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 13, 2016. She entered this world on October 19, 1921 in Yecora Sonora Mexico, born to Jesus Maria Amavizca and Concepcion Garcia. She lived in Imperial, California for 36 years where her main hobby was crocheting, cooking and gardening. Then came to Tucson for the...

Jesus Salas Ramos

Jesus Salas Ramos

Aug 13, 2016

Jesus Salas Ramos, nacio en la Ciudad de Los Angeles California, un hermoso dia 18 del mes de Julio de 1927, haciendo muy feliz a su madre, la señora Elisa Salas de Ramos y a su orgulloso padre, el señor Rosendo Ramos. Hoy despues de 89 años de vida fructifera y ejemplar, Dios decide llamarlo al Cielo y escribir su...