Obituaries
John V. Gaona
Aug 25, 2012
John V. Gaona left for the Casino in the sky on August 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia; sister, Liza (Tommy) and brother, Richard. John was born in Tiger, AZ in July, 1942, and is survived by his brothers and sisters; Pete (Carmen), Estevan, Tommy (Jenise), Randy (Alma), Virginia (Dan), George, Andres (Silvia), Antonio (Lourdes),...
Estela C. Orantez
Aug 24, 2012
Estela C. Orantez 74, Tucson, AZ, passed away on August 24, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Jose Q. Orantez; children, Marie E. Vasquez, Gilbert F. Orantez and Rene G. Orantez Sr. Survived by children, Joe B. Orantez Jr., Luis E. Orantez Sr. (Linda), Alex R. Orantez and Carlos H. Orantez (Angie); sister, Lydia Cota; brother, Gilbert Cota (Gloria);...
Efren J. Cantu
Aug 23, 2012
Efren J. Cantu God blessed this earth and our lives on June 18, 1944 when Efren J. Cantu was born into this world. This Heavenly father called him home August 23, 2012. We are deeply saddened and grief stricken by this loss. Preceded in death by his mother, Leticia; sisters, Guadalupe and Yolanda and nephew, Pete Jr. Survived by his...
John V. Allison
Aug 22, 2012
John V. Allison, 53, passed away on August 23, 2012. Survived by his mother, Martha Allison; sister, Sandra Montaño; nephews, Gilbert and Matthew; niece and God-daughter, Desirae; aunt, Edith Purcell, many cousins and girlfriend, Gina Zepeda. Even in his passing, John continued to be the giving person he always was. We love you. Services are Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at...
Grace "Nanny" Armenta
Aug 19, 2012
Grace "Nanny" Armenta 67, born November 24, 1943 at Stork Nest Hospital, passed away peacefully with her loved one's at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Andrea "Gordo and Yita" Armenta; her brother, Albert "Tito" Armenta and her two beloved dogs, Molly and Suki. She is survived by her sister, Joan Fritts; daughter, Virginia...
Josephine Najera Sanchez
Aug 15, 2012
Josephine (Chiefy Pow Wow) Najera Sanchez, 65, of San Jose, CA, passed away on August 15, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannette Beronia; granddaughter, Khrysta Martinez; grandson, Christian Martinez; twin-sister, Guadalupe N. Wolfe; sister, Mary A. Garcia; brother, Ben A. Najera and numerous nieces and nephews. She was escorted to Heaven by her brothers, Brother Love Robert Najera...
Aurora SantaMarina
Aug 12, 2012
Aurora SantaMarina, 83, of Tucson, AZ. Our beloved mother, dearest aunt, treasured sister and fun loving grandmother, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at home, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Aurora was born May 10, 1929, the first of eleven children to Francisco and Dolores Lopez. Aurora is survived by her sons; Thomas George Aros, John (Maria) SantaMarina and...
Rebecca L. Pineda
Aug 12, 2012
PINEDA, Rebecca L., 40, born October 5, 1971, passed away on August 12, 2012. Survived by her husband, Esteban Pineda; sons, Esteban, Carlos and Raul Pineda; daughter, Sarita Pineda; mother, Cathie (Paul) Segar; father, Carl (Linda) Greer; sister, Amanda (Matt) McLaughlin; brother, Thomas (Nancy) Greer; stepsisters, Wendy Ward and Sarah Segar and stepbrother, Derek Holmes. Preceded in death by her...
Hector Carlos Valenzuela
Aug 9, 2012
Hector Carlos Valenzuela, 38, passed away on August 9, 2012. His true meaning in life was his two daughters, whom were the ultimate loves of his life. He believed in family and was the dedicated son of Carol Bernal and step-son of Thomas Fraijo; a role model to his sister, Monique Cameron Carley. Carlos served his country like his grandfather...
Michael R. Bojorquez Jr.
Aug 1, 2012
Michael R. "Nani" Bojorquez, Jr. Beloved son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend, 52, born in Los Angeles, CA and raised in Tucson, passed away August 1, 2012. He is preceded in death by brother, Ronald M. Bojorquez. Survived by parents, Robert "Bobby" and Mary "Sweetie" Bojorquez; sisters, Marie "Tonidoll", Christina, Angelina; five nieces and five nephews, Teresa, Erika, Alexis, Jessica,...
Rolando "Rockin' Rollin" Torrez
Jul 24, 2012
Rolando (Rockin’ Rollin’) Torrez In loving memory of the beloved son to Frank and Martha Torrez. Father to Wilo (Cynthia) and Margie Martinez; step-father to Bertha and Frances; brother to Frank (Theresa) Torrez, Sandy and Alicia. He will be missed and always remembered by his 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, his 10 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and...
Dolores "Lola" Santiago
Jul 23, 2012
Mrs. Dolores Santiago, age 78, died at Vassar Hospital, surrounded by her family, in Poughkeepsie, NY, on Monday, July 23, 2012. Born March 23, 1934, in Bisbee, Arizona, she lived in California before settling in the Bronx. She lived there, with her husband, and children until his passing last year. She was a stay at home mother before working as...
Jesus F. "Chuy" Valles
Jul 19, 2012
VALLES, Jesus F. "Chuy", 57. Born May 29, 1955 in Tucson, AZ and passed away July 19, 2012 in San Jose, CA. Preceded in death by sister, Debbie Cupis and brothers, Guillermo Vazquez and Juan Ojeda. Survived by loving mother, Rafaela O. Mills; father, Frank P. Valles; brothers, Manny (Elizabeth). Villegas, Paul Villegas, Manny Valles and sisters, Marylou (Carlos) Jaimez,...
Robert Daniel Casillas
Jul 12, 2012
Robert Daniel Casillas 38, born November 12, 1973, passed away July 12, 2012. Preceded in death by grandparents, Rafael and Josefa Casillas, Frank and Mary Camargo and Antonio M. Lopez. Survived by father, Esgardo R. Casillas; mother, Adeline Lopez; brother, Jose L. (Janet) Casillas; sister, Lisa (Mano Nava) Casillas; best friend, Sonia (Robert) Palacios; nieces and nephews, Sabrina, Richard and...
Gustavo O. Rosales
Jul 11, 2012
Gustavo O. Rosales, 77, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Petra M. de Rosales; children, Francisco Monge, Beatriz Monge, Rosaleo Monge, Gustavo Rosales, Jr. and Carlos Rosales; brother, Estevan; sister, Aurora; 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mass will be on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 10:00...
Katie Santa Cruz
Jul 7, 2012
SANTA CRUZ, Katie, 88, passed away on July 7, 2012. Survived by her brother, Armando Castillo; Godson, Robert Jaime Castillo; cousins, Robert Espinoza and Nellie Perez. Preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Santa Cruz. Services will be at St. Margaret's Catholic Church on Friday, July 13, 2012 beginning with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:30...
Alicia (Licha) Martinez Martinez
Jul 5, 2012
Alicia (Licha) Martinez Martinez born in El Paso, TX, October 24, 1925. Married the boy next door, Ralph G. Martinez, and they moved to Tucson in 1953. The Angels came to greet her on Thursday, July 5, 2012. She passed peacefully in the arms of her four children. No doubt Heaven is enhanced by Alicia and her love of singing...
Frank "Nito" Mendoza
Jul 5, 2012
Frank "Nito" Mendoza 59, passed away on July 5, 2012. He leaves behind siblings, Art Mendoza (Betty), Josephine Leyvas (Frank), Albert Mendoza (Ernestina), Alex Mendoza (Klemith), Angie Rosales (Julian), Fred Mendoza (Gloria), George Mendoza (Patricia) and Charles Mendoza. Also leaving Vanessa, Therese, Stephanie and Rosie. As well as the love of his life, Sophia. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Marquee Deron Dixon
Jul 5, 2012
Funeral services were Monday, July 16, 2012 at Martinez Funeral Chapels from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by an interment at South Lawn Cemetery.
Leonardo Chacon
Jul 3, 2012
CHACON, Leonardo, 70, passed away July 3, 2012. Survived by his wife Lydia; his three sons and two daughters, 17 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers. Go Cats!!! Family will be wearing Wildcats attire at his services which will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a Graveside...
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