Obituaries

Rafael Santiago Manuelito-Torrez

Rafael Santiago Manuelito-Torrez

Mar 12, 2016

Rafael Torrez, 6, went to Heaven on March 12, 2016. He is preceded in death by his grandfather; Robert Torrez Sr., grandmother; Maile Ann Torrez, brother; Robert Torrez III and great-grand parents; Rafaela and Rafael Torrez. He is survived by his father; Robert Torrez Jr, mother; Eilene "Mona" Manuelito, brothers; Pablo and Anthony, sister; Vanessa, grandmother; Roselyn Russell and lots...

Cleo Irastorza

Cleo Irastorza

Mar 9, 2016

Cleo Irastorza, 82, was called to her eternal resting place on March 9, 2016. She entered this world on September 23, 1933 in Nogales, AZ, born to James and Elvira Alexander. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Jesus Irastorza. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Cleo Sabrina Irastorza, Carolina Dominica Irastorza Molina and...

Arturo Romo Ortiz

Arturo Romo Ortiz

Mar 9, 2016

Arturo Romo Ortiz, Born in Saric, Sonora, Mexico, June 22, 1933 - March 9, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Leonor. Survived by three sisters; Rosario (Chayito), Maria Jesus and Maria Dolores. Six children; Julie (Patrick), Arturo, Olga (Mike), Olivia (Paul), Leonardo, & Nolberto. Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. A strong, loving, proud, hardworking...

Rosario LaPorta

Rosario LaPorta

Mar 6, 2016

Rosario LaPorta, 96, beloved father, was called home to the lord on March 6, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1920 in New York City, New York, born from Italian immigrants that came to this country, his parents Salvatore and Antonina (Nuccio) LaPorta.Rosario and his beloved wife Angelina (Turco) of 64 years were blessed with two sons, Stanley James...

Benjamin Marquez Quintero

Benjamin Marquez Quintero

Mar 6, 2016

Benjamin Marquez Quintero, 62, passed away on March 6, 2016, in Nogales, Az. He is survived by his beloved wife Dora Lucia Marquez; sons, Benjamin Marquez, Jr. Andres Marquez, Erick Marquez, and Israel Marquez; daughter, Nelly Marquez; parents, Manuel and Angel Marquez; brother Victor Manuel Marquez; sisters, Ana Maria Marquez (Camacho), Bianca Estela Marquez (Lopez), and Nelly Marquez; 7 grandchildren....

Roy M. Camarena

Roy M. Camarena

Mar 5, 2016

Roy Camarena was called to his eternal resting place on March 5, 2016 at the age of 54. Roy was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend to so many. He was preceded in death by mother Delfina Martinez-Robles, father Francisco Robles, and sister Carmen Robles. He is survived by his Wife, Sylvia; Brother, Raymond; Son, Federico (Vanessa); Daughters:...

Leonardo R. Lamas

Leonardo R. Lamas

Mar 4, 2016

Leonardo R. Lamas, 69, of Guadalajara, Mexico, passed away on March 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife; Rosario FV Lamas, children; Mario Lamas, Carmen Lamas and Laura Miranda (Sergio), grandchildren; Heriberto Andrade, Nathan Andrade and Michelle Andrade, siblings; Mario, Issac (Dora), Jorge (Perita), Martha, Milagros (Sergio) and Laura, along with many nieces and nephews. Leonardo worked for Sunnyside...

Brandy Syreeta Clark

Brandy Syreeta Clark

Mar 4, 2016

Brandy Syreeta Clark, 34, left this earthly life to eternal grace on March 4, 2016. She is loving survived by her parents, Bernard Keith Clark and Linda Ann Whaley; siblings, Lisa Denise Whaley, Bernard Keith Clark, Jr., Joshua Rosas, Natasha Clark, Justin Clark and Michi Belle; paternal grandfather, Henry W. Clark and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial...

Celia Solis De Acuna

Celia Solis De Acuna

Mar 4, 2016

Celia Solis De Acuna received the call of our Lord on March 4th, 2016 at 11:57 AM and passed peacefully in her home in Tucson, AZ surrounded by loved ones. She will now join in heaven her husband Jose Acuna; sons Ramon, Sergio, Alfonso; and daughter Marie Acuna-Friend. Celia was a loving caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived...

Silveria F. Sanchez

Silveria F. Sanchez

Mar 2, 2016

Silveria F. Sanchez, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Francisco Sanchez, Heriaclio Sanchez, Ernesto Sanchez, and Alberto Sanchez; daughters, Maria de la Luz Perez, Margarita Sanchez, Guillermina Sanchez, and Lourdes Babuca; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will begin with a visitation on Monday, March 7, 2016 from...

Virginia "Gina" Saunders Flores

Virginia "Gina" Saunders Flores

Mar 1, 2016

Virginia “Gina” Saunders Flores, 71, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on March 1, 2016. She is lovingly survived by her beloved husband of 48 years; Joe A. Flores; children, Eddie Flores (Michelle), J.J. Flores (Rita), Tony Flores (Liz) and daughter; Regina Flores; sister, Rachel Nayarez; brothers, Richard Ruiz, Daniel Ochoa and Louis Granillo. She had 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren....

Mark A. Sandoval

Mark A. Sandoval

Feb 26, 2016

Mark A. Sandoval, 59, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on February 26, 2016. Going Home, welcomed by his father; Tony G. Sandoval with open arms. Mark passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Mark is survived by Carmen "Mela" Sandoval, a daughter Elizabeth and two grandchildren. Sister; Vivian Chavez (Larry), nephew; Matthew Chavez, niece; Vanessa Chavez,...

Eduardo Cota

Eduardo Cota

Feb 25, 2016

Eduardo Cota, 66, departed this earthly life on February 25, 2016, in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his loving wife, Alicia Cota; son, Eduardo Cota Jr. (Margarita); daughter, Marcela Cota-Bustamante (Rogelio); siblings, Jose Luis Cota, Oscar Cota, Amelia Molina Cota, Enedina German, Delia Cota, and Graciela Cota; grandchildren, Eduardo André Cota, Annalia Cota, Nicholas Mendivil, Denise, Fatima and Esmeralda...

Eduardo L. Perez

Eduardo L. Perez

Feb 23, 2016

Eduardo L. Perez, 88, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2016. Eddie was born August 28, 1927 in Miami, AZ to Julio and Guadalupe Perez. Predeceased by son, Mark Edward, sister Catalina Perez, and brothers Alfredo and Gustavo. Eddie is survived by his loving sweetheart and wife of 56 years, Connie C. Perez, son Michael, and daughter Tina...

Richard Rue

Richard Rue

Feb 23, 2016

Richard Rue, beloved, Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend to all who knew him. Richard, 73, was called home to rest on February 23, 2016. He entered this world on December 15, 1942 in Hondo, NM, born to Dudley and Mable (Sanchez) Rue. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Rue (Ramon Romero) son, Mike Mora; granddaughters, Crystal...

Desiree (Desi) G. Gonzalez

Desiree (Desi) G. Gonzalez

Feb 22, 2016

Desi (Chato) Gonzalez Monday February 22, 2016 he began his journey to join his parents Adelina and Manuel Gonzalez; brother Sammy . He is survived by his wife Alma and three sons Desi Jr., Miguel, Roberto. Brothers; David, Daniel, Donald, and Rene. And granddaughters Gemma, Rubi, and Jade. And many Family Members. Services will begin with a visitation on Saturday,...

John H. Mendoza

John H. Mendoza

Feb 15, 2016

John H. Mendoza, 72, Born July 31, 1943 and passed on February 15, 2016. Proceeded in death by parents John C. and Annie Mendoza, sisters Gloria McCulloch and Ana Arevalo. He is survived by wife Alma Mendoza, sister Dolores “Lolly” Brumit (Dale), daughters Gloria Montaño (Steve) and Andrianna Mendoza and son John J Mendoza. He cherished his “girls” Fenice, Corrina,...

George A. Wise

George A. Wise

Feb 15, 2016

George A. Wise, 84, went home to be with our Lord on February 15, 2016. He was born on April 19, 1931 to George and Sada Wise in Miami, Arizona. He later moved to El Paso, Texas before making his way back to Arizona to open his own trucking company. George had worked in the trucking industry for over 40...

Jenise Lopez

Jenise Lopez

Feb 14, 2016

Jenise Lopez, 61, of Andover Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2016. Survived by her husband Tommy Lopez, daughter Brandie Lopez, ex son in-law; Javier T. Banos, step-daughter; Trina Jenkins, compadre; Gus Macris, grandchildren; Alysia Simmons, Javier T. Banos, Diego Banos, Jayden Simmons, Christian Lopez and Sophia Boatner, father; Charles Hudson Sr., sister' Wanetta (Bill) Baldwin of El Dorado Kansas,...

Jorge V Bon

Jorge V Bon

Feb 14, 2016

Sr. Jorge Bon, 87, our beloved father, passed away on Valentine's day, surrounded by his adoring children; George (Nora) Bon, Dorina Bon, Jose Bon, Edilia (John) Bon Garcia, Mike (Cynthia) Bon and Georgina (Arnold) Bon. He has joined his beautiful wife, Elvira, and we can only be comforted by that amazing reunion. Born on February 7, 1929 in Ajo, AZ....