Obituaries

Andrew Jacob Carranza

Andrew Jacob Carranza

Feb 13, 2016

Andrew Jacob Carranza, 27, began his journey on February 13, 2016 to Heaven into the loving arms of his grandparents, Simon and Virginia Carranza, Harvey and Evangeline Weeks; tias, Cuca and Kathy; nino, Jessie and cousin, Ruben. He is survived by his loving parents, Raul and Belinda Carranza; brothers, Raul (Brandy), Albert (Stephanie) and Markos (Jaimie); beloved girlfriend, Ileana Barcelo;...

Alvaro Flores-Centeno

Alvaro Flores-Centeno

Feb 9, 2016

Alvaro Flores-Centeno, 23, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on February 09,2016. He is survived by his mother, Maria Reese; brothers, Juan Carlos Flores-Centeno and Thomas Keopele Reese; stepfather, Thomas Reese; grandmother on fathers side, Rosa Centeno; grandparents on Mothers side, Juan Centeno and Anna Maria Castellon De Centeno; step-grandparents, Thomas Reese and Susan Reese; uncles, Jon Centeno, Llorlin Centeno, Daybin...

Jesus E. Martinez

Jesus E. Martinez

Feb 7, 2016

Jesus E. Martinez, 65, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on February 7, 2016. He is survived by his brothers; Oscar and Marcelino B. Martinez, sisters; Guadalupe B. Rodriguez, Juanita Lugo, Rosemary B. Martinez, and Olga Martinez, son; Rene Martinez, daughter; Monica M. Martinez, grandchildren and ex wife; Yolanda Mesa. I love you dad, I will never forget you. You will...

Luis Angel Leon

Luis Angel Leon

Feb 5, 2016

In loving memory Luis "Angel" Leon 18 yrs old, born September 18, 1997 and he was called home to his eternal resting place on February 5, 2016. He was young and full of life and was just starting life. He is survived by his parents Francisco & Lora Leon and his siblings, Jesus, Jessahbella, Pancho Leon and Selysia (Rene) Gastelum;...

Maria Lucia Madril

Maria Lucia Madril

Feb 3, 2016

Maria Lucia Madril was born in Tubac, AZ, on December 13, 1925. On February 3, 2016 she was called home to be with the Lord. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ramon F. Madril and parents Theodoro and Emilia Ybarra. She is survived by her children; Ramon Y. Madril (Kathryn), Johnny Madril (Diana), Mary Reyes (Johnny), Emily Apolinar (Gilbert),...

Edwin Harold Brazill

Edwin Harold Brazill

Feb 2, 2016

“Our Hero” Edwin Harold Brazill (Ed), Ed was born on May 30th 1930, at the age of 85 he was called to Our father’s home on, Feb. 2nd 2016. Ed was a man with a strong spiritual belief and was loved by so many and viewed as a “Hero” not just with his words but by his actions. He was...

Elena Maria Orosco

Elena Maria Orosco

Jan 31, 2016

Elena Maria Orosco, 43, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 from a heart attack.Elena was born September 10, 1972, in Tucson, Arizona and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1992 and worked as a pharmaceutical technician at Walgreens for several years. During the last 10 years of her life she was unable to work...

Roger Ormsby

Roger Ormsby

Jan 30, 2016

Roger Ormsby, 54, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Grace Ormsby. He is survived by his children; Roger Jr. John, Cassandra, Alexis, Sam and 6 grandchildren. Siblings; John, Janette, JoAnn and Bernice. Girlfriend; Gloria Jean, ex-wife; Angie...

Dolores Wilson

Dolores Wilson

Jan 27, 2016

Dolores Wilson, 69, passed away on January 27, 2016. She is survived by her husband; Rogelio Wilson, son; Roy M. Wilson Jr., daughter; Doreen M. Wilson (Robbie) Fimbres, brothers; Enrique and Joe Inocencio, sister; Amada Terz Inocencio, bother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, family and friends will greatly miss her. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave....

Dolores Wilsom

Dolores Wilsom

Jan 27, 2016

Dolores Wilson, 69, passed away on January 27, 2016. She is survived by her husband; Rogelio Wilson, son; Roy M. Wilson Jr., daughter; Doreen M. Wilson (Robbie) Fimbres, brothers; Enrique and Joe Inocencio, sister; Amada Terz Inocencio, bother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, family and friends will greatly miss her. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave....

Alfonso Bachelier

Alfonso Bachelier

Jan 26, 2016

Alfonso Bachelier, 85, was called home to be with our Lord on January 26, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Alfonso A. Bachelier and Frances Bachelier; brother, Arnold "Butch" Bachelier; sister, Socorro Bachelier Calixtro. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Maria Del Socorro Bachelier; sons Alfonso M. (Karina) Bachelier, Jr. and David (Sandy) Bachelier; daughters...

John M. Ashcraft

John M. Ashcraft

Jan 26, 2016

John MacDonald Ashcraft, 76, of Patagonia passed away on January 26, 2016 at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. John was born in Sacramento, California to Clifford Ashcraft and Jeanne Leisering on August 31, 1939. He lived most of his young childhood near Cliff, New Mexico. He graduated from Nogales High School and the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Postal...

Estevan D Valenzuela

Estevan D Valenzuela

Jan 25, 2016

Estevan D. Valenzuela, 90, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on January 25, 2016. He is survived by his daughter; Norma Sanchez, Brothers; Roy and Guillermo Sr Ortiz, grandchildren; Melody, Erica, Jazmine and Dezeray Sanchez, amongst many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his love; Sofia Caballero, parents; Estevan and Mercedes Valenzuela, brothers...

Belen Ruiz Alvarez

Belen Ruiz Alvarez

Jan 24, 2016

Belen Ruiz Alvarez, 88, has gone to join the lord. She left peacefully in her sleep on Sunday the 24th of January 2016. She is survived by brothers; Manual and Gabriel, sister; Angie, her husband of 68 years; Pedro V. Alvarez, children; Cecilia, Patricia, Peter Jr., Johnny, Andy, Arturo and Bobby Alvarez. She was preceded in death by daughter Margie....

Veronica Cota Mendivil

Veronica Cota Mendivil

Jan 21, 2016

Veronica Cota Mendivil, 43, departed this earthly life to be with our Lord on January 21, 2016. She is survived by her son, Nicholas Mendivil; parents, Eduardo and Juana Alicia Cota; brother, Eddie (Margarita) Cota; sister, Marcela (Rogelio) Cota Bustamante; nephew and nieces, Andre, Annalia, Denise, Fatima, and Esmeralda. We will always hold dear the memory of Veronica as a...

Hortencia Ramirez Ruiz

Hortencia Ramirez Ruiz

Jan 20, 2016

Hortencia Ruiz, 75, of Esqueda, Sonora, was called home to be with our Lord on, January 20, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband Nicolas Ibarra Vasquez; daughters, Beatrice Ramirez, Flor De Liz Ramirez and Rita Esquer, also many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death be her parents Miquel Ruiz and Beatrice Ramirez Vda de Ruiz. Service will be...

Alberto Aguirre

Alberto Aguirre

Jan 19, 2016

Alberto Aguirre, 85, went home to be with our Lord on January 19, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dominga Aguirre; sons, Jose Antonio Aguirre (Patricia Lopez), Juan Alberto Aguirre (Alitza Abner) and Jorge Omar Aguirre (Delia Muñoz); daughters, Leticia Aguirre, Elia Aguirre-Siulok (Licenciado Tiberio Siulok)and Maria Antonieta Acedo-Aguirre (Andy Acedo); sisters, Consuelo Aguirre, Gloria Aguirre, Josefina Mata...

Ana Aurora Molina

Ana Aurora Molina

Jan 18, 2016

Ana Aurora Molina was born on July 26, 1947 in La Chorrera, Panama and was called to be with the Lord on January 18, 2016, in Tucson, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her father, mother and grandson. She is survived by her children, Zolaina Parker (Robert) and Francisco Rene Romo Jr. (Sugey); grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces...

David G. Montes

David G. Montes

Jan 16, 2016

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID G. MONTES January 29th 1968 - January 16th 2016 David was a lucky man, twenty years ago he married the love of his life and together they had two beautiful children. David was a man who always put his family first. He coached his children’s various sports teams for over twelve years. David passed on...

Carolina Badilla

Carolina Badilla

Jan 16, 2016

Carolina Badilla, 95, of Miami, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Joe Corral (Dora), Cruz Santiago Badilla; daughters, Carmen Montano (Joaquin), Nellie Fernandez (Frankie), also 20 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Tiburcia Corral and Jose Herrera; brothers, Paul and Jesus Corral; sisters, Serafina, Mary...