Obituaries
Armando A. Valencia
Oct 5, 2015
Armando A. Valencia, 80, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born on December 19, 1934. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maria Emma Valencia, daughter Selcita Valencia, his parents Eva Leeth and Armando Valencia Sr., brother Ramon Valencia and sister Alicia Grijalva. He is survived by three sisters, his loving family Armando...
Elena Ramos Varela
Sep 28, 2015
Elena Ramos Varela, age 103, was called to her eternal resting place September 28, 2015. She was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on June 9, 1912 to Francisco Ramos Velazco and Rita Varela Tarazon. She is survived by her two daughters; Sylvia Saleeby de Nerey and Carmen Consuelo Ramos; sister, Dolores Ramos de Villanes; grandchildren, Sylvia Elena Nerey, Margarita (Arnulfo)...
Oscar R. Contreras
Sep 24, 2015
Oscar R. Contreras (Cuate), 81, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015. He is survived by his children; daughters, Esther (Mariano) Gastelum, Olga C. Palacios and Guadalupe Contreras (Enrique Nolasco); sons, Freddie (Virgie) Molina, Oscar Jr. (Toto), Ricardo (Lupita) Contreras, Fernando (Juanita) Contreras and Hector Contreras; sisters, Rita (Eddie) Escobar, Margie (Jose) Zuniga,...
Dolores G. Bravo
Sep 23, 2015
Dolores "China" Bravo It is with broken hearts that we send our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Niece Dolores Bravo to fly with the angels on September 23, 2015. Dolores was born February 14, 1944 and raised in Tucson Arizona and resided in her beloved Old Pascua all her life. Married to Rudy Bravo Sr. for 36 years. An active...
Ruben H. Alderete
Sep 21, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Father, Tata and Husband, Ruben Hernandez Alderete at age 63, of Tucson, Arizona, on September 21, 2015. The funeral services will commence with viewing at 9:00 AM on September 26, 2015 at Martinez Funeral Chapel, with the Rosary beginning at 10:30 am. The Services will continue with...
Carlos Camacho and Andrea Camacho
Sep 20, 2015
Carlos and Andrea Camacho’s lives were cut short in a tragic accident on September 20, 2015. They were inseparable during their lifetime and remained so until the end. The love and commitment they shared was inspiring and admired by all. Preceded in death by parents Pete and Delfrida Murillo, Father George Camacho and granddaughter Princess Adelita Camacho; is survived by...
Grace Borquez
Sep 18, 2015
Grace Borquez, a long-time Tucson resident passed away peacefully on Friday the 18th of September. Grace was born in Oceanside California and as a young child relocated to Tucson with her parents. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Adelina Burruel, step-mother Agroda Burruel, brother Edwardo Burruel and beloved sister-in-law Olga Burruel. Mom was hard working and...
Maximina P. Urrutia
Sep 17, 2015
Maximina P. Urrutia, 44, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on September 9, 2015. She is survived by her daughters; Savannah R. Munguia and Celeste A. Guittirrez, 3 grandchildren; Sisters Deborah A. Ramirez, Carmen M. Urrutia and Naomi E. Urrutia; Brother Manuel Urrutia. Maximina was a lover of books and films. Opera was a passion and musical theater was a joy....
Angel Lopez
Sep 14, 2015
He is survived by his wife Bertha Lopez; son Ricardo Lopez; daughter Onory Lopez; six grandchildren and eight grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 15, at Martinez Funeral Chapels; Mass officiated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sept. 16; interment at Nogales Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Chapels.
Gilberto S. Bracamonte
Sep 13, 2015
Gilberto S. Bracamonte, 88, died in Nogales on Sept. 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by Francisco Leobardo Bracamonte and is survived by his wife Graciela P. Bracamonte; sons Jose Ramon Bracamonte, Angel Gilberto Bracamonte, Javier Fernando Bracamonte, Juan Carlos Bracamonte, Luis Arturo Bracamonte and Marco Antonio Bracamonte; daughters Maria Antonieta Cruz, Ana Graciela Bracamonte, Carmen Leticia Acosta and...
Raul Nanez Ortega
Sep 13, 2015
Raul Nanez Ortega, 89, of Patagonia, Arizona, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife; Esther Ortega and children; Gloria Perez, Paola Cervantez, Veronica Perez, Cassandra Ortega, Armida Ortega and Roman Ortega. He is preceded in death by mother, father, brothers, sisters and previous wife Angelita Ortega, survived by...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Ronquillo
Sep 10, 2015
Rodolfo Ronquillo, 68, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 10, 2015. He entered this world on January 7, 1947 in Nogales, AZ, born to Reynaldo and Celia T. Ronquillo. He is survived by his children, Yemil (Tony) Sanchez; Rodolfo, Jr. (Adriana) Ronquillo; and Raymundo Ronquillo. He is also survived by his loving...
Socorro Baldenegro Rodriguez
Sep 7, 2015
Socorro Baldenegro Rodriguez, 86, of Marana, Arizona, passed away on September 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; Roman Flores Rodriguez Sr. of 57 years, agriculture farmer and her beloved parents; Espiririon and Concepcion Baldenegro. Survived by he 5 children; Hector B. Rodriguez (Loretta), Lucia R. Acedo, Roman B. Rodriguez Jr. (Novela), Socorro Rodriguez, Rosa McMillan,...
Alfredo "Freddie" S. Bernal
Sep 5, 2015
It is hard to speak about our brother, uncle and friend without getting emotional. He was a great man one we could always count on and someone we sincerely loved. Until we meet again you will live forever in our hearts. Services will be held on Saturday 12, 2015 beginning at 9:00 am. at Martinez Funeral Chapels-Nogales. Mass will follow...
Frank Eugene Torres Jr.
Aug 30, 2015
Frank Eugene Torres Jr., 33, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on August 30, 2015, he is survived by his mother, Patricia Vaughn; father, Frank E. Torres Sr. (Sally); brothers, Ramon Torres (Jenny) and Paul Torres. Also survived by 3 nephews, one niece, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson,...
Jose Bravo Gonzalez
Aug 26, 2015
Jose Bernal Gonzalez was born in Bacum, Sonora Mexico in July 17, 1936 and he was raised in Nogales Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents Sabina and Manuel Gonzalez and siblings Moises, Raul, Arturo, Petra, Josephina, Reina and Gloria. During his lifetime he met and married Mary H. Vargas and they raised their 7 children in Mammoth,...
Mary A. Martinez
Aug 26, 2015
Mary A. Martinez, 67. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and dear friend. Mary’s golden heart and spirit has now entered into rest with our Lord on 8-26-15. Mary was born December 5, 1947 in Silver City, NM. Preceded in death by husband Eddie M. Martinez, son...
Edilia "Lilly" Bravo Portillo
Aug 24, 2015
Edilia (Lilly) Bravo Portillo 72 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Federico H. Portillo; 9 children, Frances Martinez, Antonia Casillas (Antonio), Fred Portillo, Rosie Noel (Marc), Elvia Portillo (Adam), Paul Portillo (Lizette), Jose Portillo (Tina), Martin Portillo (Barbara), Johnny Portillo (Angelica); 33 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded...
Lydia Suzanna Rivera
Aug 18, 2015
Lydia Suzanna Rivera, 50, of Tucson Arizona passed away on August 18, 2015. She is survived by her husband Edward Rivera III and three children; Yovonka, Edward IV and OIsvaldo Rivera, sisters; Carmen Acosta and Mariantonieta Alvarado, brother; Ramon Cantua. Preceded in death by her parents; Alfredo and Lilia Cantua, brother; Martin Cantua and in-laws; Edward and Maria Rivera. Visitation...
Marco A. Espinoza
Aug 17, 2015
Marco A. Espinoza, 76, of Nogales, departed this earthly life on August 17, 2015. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Maria Cecilia Nerey de Espinoza. He will be deeply missed by his sons; Marco Antonio Espinoza, Jr. and Carlos Humberto Espinoza; daughters, Veronica Cecilia Espinoza, Lupita Guadalupe Espinoza and Marcia Patricia Escoba; brother, Jorge...
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