Obituaries
Elvira A. Bravo
Jun 24, 2010
Elvira A. Bravo 68, passed away on June 24, 2010 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her sons, Gilbert Vidal, Albert (Yolanda) Vidal, Rafael Vidal (Lupita Vargas), Sam (Maritza) Brito; daughter, Guadalupe Brito; stepsons, Bobby (Kim) Brito and Steve (Christine) Brito and 20 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and siblings, Emma (Armando), Lily (Freddy) and Ruben (Ida)....
Lydia Hope Gastelo
Jun 21, 2010
Lydia Hope Gastelo 61, passed away June 21, 2010 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by her husband, Peter E. Gastelo; daughters, Deborah (Frank) and Tammy (Anthony); guardian to Bettina and Araceli; stepchildren, Michelle (Jessie), Melissa (Richard), Maricela (Michael), Peter Jr., Sergio and Rico; 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Many extended family and special friends. Lydia was a very special person. She...
Jessie L. Ortiz
Jun 17, 2010
Jessie L. Ortiz 90, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on June 17, 2010. Survived by her sons, Ernest (Mary Helen), Victor (Jeanne); and daughter-in-law Mary (Mike) Ortiz; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-grand Angel; and one great-great- grandchild with two more expected. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Simon; son, Mike Ortiz; and parents, Eleno and Justa Alloy. Jessie...
Carmen E. Fierros
Jun 17, 2010
Carmen E. Fierros went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2010. She was born on December 12, 1927 in Seville, Spain to Rafael and Eduarda Escalera. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Ricardo R. Fierros. Survived by her son, Richard E. Fierros (Katie); her daughter, Maria Sereno; grandchildren, Nicole Fierros, Rusty Sereno,...
Dorothy T. Soto
Jun 12, 2010
SOTO, Dorothy T., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at her home in Green Valley, Arizona after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dorothy was born in Richfield, Kansas on March 30, 1926, the sixth of nine children, and was raised on the family farm outside of Grand Junction, Colorado. She moved to Nogales, Arizona in 1944...
Gladys Oliver
Jun 10, 2010
Gladys D. Oliver passed away at the dear age of 93 years old. She was born in Miami, Arizona to George E. Beckstead and Lavinnia O. Vinyard. She is survived by her son, John E. Deeming of Portland Oregon; brother, Paul Beckstead of Douglas, Arizona; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her...
Joseph Castro
Jun 9, 2010
CASTRO, Joseph, April 9, 1954 - June 9, 2010. Preceded in death by Anibal R. (father); Bertha V. (mother) and Tony (brother) Castro. Survived by sons, Adam and Steven; brothers, Ralph, Albert, Patrick, Samuel, Daniel; sisters, Mary, Christine (Bob) and Patricia (David), and many beloved nephews and nieces. Visitation will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPEL, Saturday, June 26, 2010 from...
Mercedes E. Lopez
Jun 3, 2010
Mercedes E. Lopez Our beautiful mom and nana passed away June 3, 2010 at the age of 78. She was greatly loved by the many people whose lives she touched. She treasured her familia, and her friends. She is preceded in death by her son, Frank Lopez and grandson, Gabriel Lopez. She leaves behind her daughters, Juanita Chappron, Lilia Olivas...
Ernesto S. Celaya
May 31, 2010
Ernesto Serna Celaya passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010; Memorial Day in Tucson, AZ. He was born April 12, 1908 in Santa Ana, Sonora Mexico. Ernesto had just celebrated his 102nd birthday with family and friends at The Fountains of La Cholla Retirement community, where he resided for the past five years. Ernesto was the grandson of the late...
Danny Felix Armenta
May 14, 2010
Danny Felix Armenta 51, passed away on May 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Armenta. Survived by his sons, Roland (Michelle) and Julian; wife, Rosie Armenta; grandson, Calisto; mother, Aurelia Armenta; brothers, Ronaldo (Emily), Angel (Catalina) (Lillian), Eddie (Nora), Matty (Rosie) (Margie); sisters, Martha (Adolfo), Emelina (Armando), Linda (Hector), Graciela Gallegos, Carmen (Robert), Leticia, Adalberto...
Helen Contreras
May 11, 2010
Helen Contreras 45, passed away on May 11, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Juan Corralejo, Sr.; son, Juan "Juanito" Corralejo, Jr.; mother, Dolores Contreras; sisters, Mary "Lulu", Caroline "Curly" and Teresa "Terry" and many nieces, nephews and godchildren that were close to her heart. Visitation will be on Friday, May 14,...
Robert S. Jimenez
May 9, 2010
Robert S. Jimenez, 77 passed away on May 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on July 12, 1932 in Clifton, Arizona to Ilario and Albina Jimenez. He served in the United States Airforce and worked as a cook for many years of his life. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Jimenez; grandsons, Adam Robert Einikis, Lance Edward...
Alvaro Gaona
May 3, 2010
Alvaro Gaona was born in Mexico to Roberto and Maria Gaona. He is survived by his children; Alvaro A. Gaona, Aldo E. Gaona and Arturo I. Gaona. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2010 at Martinez Funeral Chapels from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Saturday, May 9, 2010 at...
William Jacob Mers
Apr 30, 2010
William Jacob Mers, 70, passed away on April 30, 2010. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia to Henry and Ruth Mers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lilly "Liz"; daughters, Maria "Chris" Madonna and husband Steve, Tina L. Ethridge and husband Bob and Ruth E. Enriquez and husband Sergio; grandchildren, Melissa (predeceased), Ian, Stephanie, Shannon, Rebecca,...
Anita M. Parra
Apr 29, 2010
Anita M. Parra 71, of Tucson, passed away quietly at home on April 29, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her five sons, Alfonso, Robert, Edgardo, Alejandro, Adrian and her daughter, Sonia. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Anita will be missed dearly by everyone. Visitation will be...
Eufemia Molina
Apr 29, 2010
Eufemia Molina, 79, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on April 29, 2010. She was born January 26, 1931 to Salvador Ramirez and Guadalupe Mendoza. Survived by husband, Sergio Molina; son, Frank Carillo; daughter, Martha Beltran; brother, Jesus Manzanazes; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Friday, May 7, 2010...
Jorge M. Bermudez
Apr 20, 2010
Jorge M. Bermudez, 75, died April 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife Rosa Amelia Bermudez; sons Roy Bermudez (Christina) and George Bermudez (Carmen); brother Hector Bermudez; and sisters, Maria Espinoza and Gloria Murillo; eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Alex Bermudez. Viewing and visitation is scheduled for April 23 from 5 p.m. to 10...
Francisco D. Fontes, Jr.
Apr 16, 2010
Francisco D. Fontes, Jr. of Nogales, Arizona, passed away on April 16, 2010 at the age of 88. He was born on October 10, 1921 in Naco, Sonora, Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Inez; children, Lucinda (Dan), Frank (Irma), Maria Elena (Terry), Minerva (Enrique), Debora...
Henry "Veto" T. Hurtado
Apr 16, 2010
Henry T. Hurtado, "Veto" 86, went to be with our Lord on April 16, 2010. Born July 5, 1923 in Tucson, AZ. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving from February 17, 1943 to June 21, 1945 during which he fought in WWII. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Manuela E. Hurtado; children, Ray Hurtado,...
Monica Dawn Gutierrez
Apr 10, 2010
Monica “Monigga” Dawn Gutierrez, 16, born in sunny California on May 8, 1993 was involved in an accident that took her away from us too soon on April 10, 2010. She is survived by her mother, Olga Pickering and her father, Gabriel Gutierrez, her Tata and Nana, Jose F. and Isabel O. Munoz; brother, Gary (Desiree) and their children, Harley,...
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