Obituaries

Eloy S. Aguirre

Eloy S. Aguirre

Oct 16, 2011

Eloy S. Aguirre, 89, of Nogales, died Oct. 16, 2011. He was born Dec. 1, 1920 to Tomas Aguirre and Antonia Salas. He is survived by his son, Jose Eloy Aguirre; daughters Maria Cruz Aguirre and Rebecca Mercedes Bernacke; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Guadalupe E. Lopez

Guadalupe E. Lopez

Oct 13, 2011

Guadalupe E. Lopez 10/19/1943 - 10/13/2011 Our beloved father and husband entered into the gates of Heaven on October 13, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Roberto and Carmen Lopez; one sister and one brother. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lucia; son, Martin (Tatiana) Lopez and daughters, Martha (Edward) Lechuga and Monica "Vida"; grandchildren, Delia, Vanessa...

Augustine Godoy

Augustine Godoy

Oct 8, 2011

Augie Godoy, Jr., born, February 24, 1959, passed away on October 8, 2011. Survived by his wife, Rita; son, Augie III; parents, Augustine and Lily Godoy; sisters, Christina Sagasta and Beatrice Rodriguez; brothers, Steven Godoy and Plata; also loved by many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with...

Martin L. Miranda

Martin L. Miranda

Oct 4, 2011

Martin L. Miranda 5/3/1965 - 10/4/2011 Martin L. Miranda, 46, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Diana Miranda; sons, Ulysses and Fabian Miranda; granddaughter, Mariyita Miranda; godson, Alejandro Miranda; father, Leobardo Miranda (Josefina); brother, Eleazar Miranda (Tina); sister, Diana Barrera (Enrique); half-sister, Lizett Pena; father and mother in-law, whom...

Arturo Ringo Arvizu

Arturo Ringo Arvizu

Sep 25, 2011

Arturo Ringo Arvizu 26, born March 31, 1985 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2011. He is survived by his children, Alicia Arvizu and Dulce Saenz; parents, Sandra Miranda Molina and Elias Ringo Arvizu; sister, Joanna Coronado (Juan); brother, Sean Molina (Elisa); grandmother, Maria Jesus Miranda; nieces, Jocelyn and Jazlyn; nephew, Juanito. He is preceded in death by his...

Samuel B. Perez

Samuel B. Perez

Sep 18, 2011

SAMUEL B. PEREZ, 77, of Tucson, AZ was welcomed into Heaven on September 18, 2011. He is survived by his life-long companion of 57 yrs. Celia B. Perez; his children, Sammy B. Perez, Jr. and Cecilia B. Perez; his granddaughters and great-granddaughters; along with his brothers and sisters. Samuel worked for Magma Copper Co. for 35 years and retired in...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

Sep 11, 2011

Jose "Joe" Garcia 4/25/1937 - 9/11/2011 A loving brother and loyal friend to many. Preceded in death by his mother, Adela Martinez; stepfather, Joaquin Martinez; father, Antonio Garcia. He is survived by his loving sister, Margaret "Teeter" Martinez; brothers, Tony (Petrita), Eddie "Walo", Anthony (Jackie), Renee (Barbara) Garcia, Richard (Dottie), Leo (Martha) and Gilbert (Graciela) Martinez; many cousins, nieces, nephews...

Moises G. Navarrette

Moises G. Navarrette

Sep 8, 2011

Moises G. Navarrette 82, a former Arizona resident, died September 8, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Navarrette was born February 12, 1929 and a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. Moises was one of the greatest, most caring and funniest persons in the world. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had...

Frances Moreno

Frances Moreno

Aug 29, 2011

Frances M. and Edward S. Moreno Frances 85, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on August 29, 2011. Survived by her sisters, Gloria Angel and Emidelia Granillo; sons, Eddie and Frank (Edna) Moreno; daughter, Virginia (Joe) Robles; grandchildren, Anna (Damian) Gastelum, Frank (Rosemary) Moreno, Ralph A. Felix, Joe (Annie) and Andy (Vita) Robles and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...

Carmen L. Cocio

Carmen L. Cocio

Aug 20, 2011

Carmen L. Cocio 62, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Survived by her parents, Cruz and Angelita Cocio; sons, Raul Ballesteros III, Brian Ballesteros and Michael Soto; one granddaughter, Riana; six brothers and five sisters as well as many family members and close friends. She was employed by the Tucson Police Department for 30 years.

Marishia Ann Johnson

Marishia Ann Johnson

Aug 19, 2011

Marishia Ann Johnson 22, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on August 19, 2011. Survived by her parents, Alecia and James Johnson; brother, Joshua (Dawn) Witt; nieces, Alecia, Alexis, Ariana and Analeah and nephew, Tamijah; brothers, Julius (Chasity) Johnson and Jeremy Johnson and her fiance, Darren Griffiths.

Albert Vasquez

Albert Vasquez

Aug 10, 2011

Albert Vasquez 62, of Tucson, born in Agua Prieta, passed away August 10, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lydia Vasquez; three children, Albert Vasquez Jr., Estella Ruiz and Gloria Neal; sister, Albertina Miranda; brother, Juan Alvarez and ten grandchildren. Albert served in the Vietnam War and continued to be an outstanding citizen. Albert will...

John F. Penrose

John F. Penrose

Aug 8, 2011

John F. Penrose 3/22/1928 - 8/8/2011 John passed away at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. John was born in South Bend, IN and lived in that area until moving to Tucson, AZ in 1981. He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings and a daughter, Cathy. John leaves behind his loving wife, Edith (Kraus) Penrose; his...

Rudy C. Rodriguez

Rudy C. Rodriguez

Aug 8, 2011

RODRIGUEZ, Rudy C., 68, (my life time companion) entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on August 8, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary M. Rodriguez. We were blessed with four children, Rudy Jr. (predeceased), Lali (Steve), Tina (Ronnie) and Ernesto. In addition he had 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Rudy passed away peacefully surrounded...

Esther Jones

Esther Jones

Aug 5, 2011

Esther Jones age 103, born into this life on February 25, 1908 in Cananea, Sonora, MX, passed into her new life August 5, 2011. The last of the fifth generation of descendants of Santiago Rivas Rodriguez and Juana Vasquez Higuera. Predeceased by husbands, James Moseley, Johnnie Jones, Jr. and Clifford Ray; sons, Jimmie Jones, Johnnie Jones III and two grandchildren....

Thomas C. Rickard

Thomas C. Rickard

Aug 3, 2011

RICKARD, Thomas C. Jr. 64, passed away August 3, 2011. Custodial Supervisor. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPEL.

Diann Harris

Diann Harris

Jul 29, 2011

Diann Harris 60, of Tucson, AZ, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2011. Survived by her mother, Retha Williams; daughters, Latrice Smith and Chenise Smith; sons, Jimmy Smith, Eric Smith and Kenneth Smith; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, five sisters and eight brothers. Visitation will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS on Friday, August 5, 2011 from 5:00...

Anita Amarillas Vindiola

Anita Amarillas Vindiola

Jul 25, 2011

Anita Amarillas Vindiola beloved wife, mother, grandmother was called home on July 25, 2011. Born in Tucson on December 6, 1924, to Luz Amarillas, she married Angel Andrade Vindiola on February 9, 1946. Survived by her devoted husband and children, Cecilia Vindiola (Jim Austin), Guillermo (Mary Helen), Jesus (Maria), Carmen (Jesse Orozco), Manuel (Rebecca) and Lucia Vindiola; 22 grandchildren, 32...

Alfonso Francisco Coronado

Alfonso Francisco Coronado

Jul 23, 2011

Alfonso Francisco Coronado, “Manchas”, was called to Heaven on July 23, 2011 at the young age of 33. He is survived by the love of his life Sonia; beloved mother Jobita Coronado; sisters, Michelle (Armando) Salcido, Sandra (Ronnie) Santa Cruz and Marina Rodarte; brothers, Frank (Karla) and Gabriel Coronado; children, Alina Coronado, Antonio, Sandy and Viviana (Binky) Redondo; father-in-law, Jimmy...

Jose Francisco Romero Serrato

Jose Francisco Romero Serrato

Jul 19, 2011

Jose Francisco Romero Serrato 4/6/1943 - 7/19/2011 68, was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora MX; went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2011. He is survived by his three children, Martha, Frank and Ralph; 15 grandkids and 20 great-grandkids. He became an American citizen at a young age and served the Mexican Military at 18 years old. He...

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