Obituaries

Margarita Varela Santa Maria

Margarita Varela Santa Maria

May 4, 2015

Margarita Varela Santa Maria, 40, of Tucson, AZ. passed away on May 4, 2015. She is survived by her husband; Fernando Rivera, father; Sergio Varela, mother; Maria Louisa Santa Maria, children; Ricardo and Maritza Rivera, brothers; Sergio and Ernesto Varela, nieces; Ariana and Alyna, nephew; Gabriel Varela, grandparents; Ricardo and Margarita Santa Maria, six aunts, three uncles and many many...

Jesus G. Montes

Jesus G. Montes

May 2, 2015

Jesus G. Montes, 51 of Tucson, Arizona passed away on May 2, 2015. Survived by his mother; Carmen Montes of Tucson, AZ; children; Alexis Montes, Cesar Montes and Jesus Montes, Jr. of Tucson, AZ; sisters; Carmen Rivera, Christy Leon, LoLa Calderon, Celia Villanes and Nelly Quijada of Tucson, AZ; brothers; José Montes, David Montes and Javier Montes of Tucson, AZ...

Yolanda R. Ramirez

Yolanda R. Ramirez

Apr 22, 2015

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. She was born November 19, 1948 in Tucson, Arizona. Preceding her in death are her father, Alfred Ramirez; her brothers, Martin Olguin, Rene Olguin and step-father, Fernando Olguin. She is survived by her mother, Mary Rascon Olguin; brother, Steven Olguin (Debbie); sister, Debbie...

Lydia G. Lopez

Lydia G. Lopez

Apr 17, 2015

Lydia G Lopez 52 years old of natural causes 4/2015 survived by husband, Enrique Lopez, Daughters: Maria (Ramon), Lupita (Jose) Morales, Francisca (Martin) & Francisco (Andrea) Leon, Grandchildren, Yanira Garcia, Osvaldo Morales, Alejandro Vega, and Martin Vega Jr. Father Arcadio Gastelum. Sisters: Arlene, Susanna,Barbara and Elizabeth Gastelum, Maryhelen, Patsy,Sonia Soto. Brothers: Manuel, Steve and Alfred Soto. Preceded in death by...

Socorro B. Gomez

Socorro B. Gomez

Apr 11, 2015

Socorro B. Gomez, 94, of Tucson passed away on April 11, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband; Claudio C. Gomez, son; George B. Gomez, daughter-in-law; Sandy R. Gomez, parents; Jesus and Maria Bracamonte, brothers; Eugenio, Oscar and Constantino Bracamonte, sisters; Nena Baker and Concha Santa Maria. Survived by Claudio (Pat), Gomez, Luis and Eddie Gomez, daughter; Emilia (Eddie) Tellez,...

Lindolfo S. Lopez

Lindolfo S. Lopez

Apr 11, 2015

Lindolfo (Lindy) S. Lopez 74 of Tucson, Az passed on April 11th, 2015 after a long battle with prostate cancer and other illness. Lindy was born in Florence, Az on January 22nd, 1941 but resided his whole life in Tucson. He worked for Grant Lumber for 17 years & retired after his health left him unable to work. Lindy was...

Stacy Lissette Rivera Somner

Stacy Lissette Rivera Somner

Apr 8, 2015

Stacy Lissette Rivera Somner, 24, passed away on April 8, 2015 in Tubac, AZ. She is survived by her father, Luis Ramon Rivera/Jeffrey H. Dean; mother, Christy Kay, brothers, Justin Alford and Jacob Alford; nephew, Anthony Saunders; nieces, Kayla Alford, Kamryn Alford and Alyssa Alford. Visitation was on Wednesday April 15, 2015 with further services in McComas Funeral Home, Abingdon,...

Louis C. Martin Sr.

Louis C. Martin Sr.

Apr 4, 2015

Louis C. Martin Sr. of Tucson was called home on April 4, 2015. He was met by his wife Gloria; his father Jimmy Martin, mother Mary Johnson and stepfather Clyde Johnson whom preceded him. He is survived by his children, Keithen, Louis Jr., Cecilia, Carrie and Christopher. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A host of...

Audianna "Audi" Cordova Cota

Audianna "Audi" Cordova Cota

Mar 30, 2015

Audianna " Audi" Cordova Cota, 18, of Tucson, Arizona went with the Lord on March, 30 2015. She is survived by her parents, Linda Marie Cota and Gilbert A. Cordova, siblings who will miss her dearly; Alexis, Johnathan and Andres Cota, grandparents; Danny Sr. and Paulina Cota, Rebecca and Frank Gradillas, great-grandmothers; Josie M. Earheart and Edelia Cordova. She will be extremely missed...

Carlos G. Navarro Sr.

Carlos G. Navarro Sr.

Mar 29, 2015

Carlos G. Navarro Sr., 86, passed away on March 29, 2015. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 2, 2015 at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S 6th Ave., Tucson, Az. from 5;00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary. Services Entrusted To Martinez Funeral Chapels

Marlene C. Montes

Marlene C. Montes

Mar 29, 2015

Marlene Montes, 48, of Tucson, Az. passed away on March 29, 2015. Survived by her mother; Socorro Garcia of Tucson, Az., husband; Jesus Montes of Tucson, Az., children; Alexis Montes, Cesar Montes, Jesus Montes Jr. of Tucson, Az., sister; Cecilia Gomez of Glendale, Az., Aunt Mary Bonillas of Tucson, Az. So many things of mom I miss.... Her gentle hug...

Frank "Pancho" Gardner

Frank "Pancho" Gardner

Mar 28, 2015

Frank "Pancho" Gardner 65, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on March 28, 2015. Survived by his wife, Pauline Gardner; son, Gabriel Gardner (Jr. Davis) of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Cassandra Reyes (Raymond Reyes, deceased); grandchildren, Azul and Gabriel Lopez; brothers, Joe Gardner, Fred Gardner (Amelia); sister, Maryann Cuellar (Oscar, deceased); mother-in-law, brothers and sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Graduate of...

Hector R. Miranda

Hector R. Miranda

Mar 26, 2015

Hector R. Miranda, of Tucson, Arizona, 59, departed this earthly life on March 26, 2015. He is survived by his sisters; Sandra Molina, and Norma (Juan) Saenz, brothers; Jose J. Miranda and George Miranda, nephews; Jorge, Marcos, Estevan, Luis, and Sean Anthony, Nieces; Sarah, Marisela, Joanna, Elena. Preceded in death by his father, Manuel Salazar Miranda, Mother, Maria Jesus Miranda,...

Michael Anthony Navarrette

Michael Anthony Navarrette

Mar 23, 2015

Michael Anthony Navarrette, 48 of Tucson, Arizona, went unto the Lord on March 23, 2015. He is survive by his mother, Gloria Navarrette, sisters; Georgina Navarrette, ,Marisella (Andy) Tona, brothers; Elias, Paul and Ricardo (Monica) Robles, aunt; Julie Bustamante, uncles; David, Paul Sayre, 22 nieces and nephews, and 2 great nephews. Preceded in death by father José Navarrette and brother,...

Heriberto Ibarra Acosta

Heriberto Ibarra Acosta

Mar 20, 2015

Heriberto Ibarra Acosta, 76, died on his birthday, March 16, 2015. Services are on March 20th at San Felipe Catholic Church followed by burial at Nogales City Cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife Ana Alicia Ibarra; children Ana Isabel Padilla, Jose Heriberto Ibarra and Maria del Pilar Ibarra; sister Francisca Acosta Leal and 12 grandchildren.

Concepcion C. Lerma

Concepcion C. Lerma

Mar 20, 2015

Beloved mother Concepcion C. Lerma 88, passed away in Douglas Arizona on Friday evening March 20, 2015. "Conchita", as she was affectionately known by her family and many friends, was born in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico on November 14, 1926. She came to this country when she was 16 years old, met and married Tomas T. Lerma, who predeceased her. Concepción...

Olivia Bertoldo

Olivia Bertoldo

Mar 20, 2015

Olivia Bertoldo, age 75, passed away to be with our Lord on March 20, 2015 surrounded and loved dearly by her family. She was born on September 21, 1939 to Isidro Rea and Cruz Molina in Sonora Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved son Gabriel Salcedo Molina, grandchild Danny Torres and husband. Olivia is survived...

Steven T. Reyes

Steven T. Reyes

Mar 15, 2015

Steve Reyes passed away on March 15, 2015. He was met by his parents; Jessie and Richard Reyes and his daughter; Adelina who preceded him. He is survived by his children Maria, Veronica (Rudy), Rosalinda (Johnny), Steve, Monique (Esteban) and Gilbert Reyes. He is also survived by his sister Pat (Alex), his brothers; Richard, Carlos (Suzie), Art (Maria) and Mario...

Beatriz E. Espinoza

Beatriz E. Espinoza

Mar 14, 2015

Beatriz E. Espinoza, 94, passed away on March 14, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Andres B. Espinoza; son, Andres F. Espinoza (Julie); brothers, Roberto, Felipe and Luis Fernandez; sister, Eustolia Fernandez and two grandchildren, Andrea and Uthai. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Chapels, Nogales, AZ.

Frank A. Leyva

Frank A. Leyva

Mar 13, 2015

Frank A. Leyva departed this life with his family by his side on March 13, 2015, in Tucson, AZ at the age of 80. He was born May 29,1934, to Francisco and Maria Leyva. He graduated with a Bachelors degree from ASU and then went on to receive his masters degree at the U of A. He was a beloved...

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