Obituaries

Monica Dawn Gutierrez

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,...

Salvador Delsi Estrella

Salvador Delsi Estrella

Apr 7, 2010

Salvador Delsi Estrella 65, passed away on April 7, 2010. Survived by his wife, Sara Estrella; sons, Salvador (Marisol), Dekota (Andrea), Williamblue (Crystal), Eddie and Arturo Duarte; daughters, Maria E. (Adrian), Jessica and Selena Garibaldi and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Elvira Estrella and wife, Ysabell Estrella. He was a great man with...

Francisco Xavier Meza, Jr.

Francisco Xavier Meza, Jr.

Apr 1, 2010

Born to Francisco X. Meza, Sr. and Patricia V. Meza in Tucson, Arizona. Panchito was called home to be reunited with God. Panchito leaves behind beautiful memories and will be deeply missed by all. Panchito will always be the strength and heart of our family. If love could have saved him, he would have been saved. He is survived by...

Manuel Perez Reyes

Manuel Perez Reyes

Mar 26, 2010

Manuel Perez Reyes 64, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 26, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Reyes; daughters, Jennifer (Jose) Mendibles and Julissa Reyes; son, Manuel (Jeanelle) Malone; grandchildren, Patrick, Clarissa, Andrisa, Michael, Anthony, Nayeli, Isabelle, Angelina, Ava and Delilah; great-grandchild, Layah Mendibles; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews,...

Mary S. Rodriguez

Mary S. Rodriguez

Mar 22, 2010

Mary S. Rodriguez born, August 31, 1930, who believed in the Lord with all of her heart was welcomed into our Father's Heavenly arms on March 22, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Francisco "Kiko" and her son, Johnny. She is survived by sons, Pete, Frank (Liz), Rudy (Yolanda), Robert (Evangelina),...

Miguel Lopez Membrila

Miguel Lopez Membrila

Mar 14, 2010

Miguel Lopez Membrila 58, born November 12, 1951 of Tucson, AZ. Went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2010. Survived by brothers, Joe Jr., Jimmy and David; sisters, Julie and Naomi (Robert"Crockett") and best friend of 52 years, Alex Perez. Preceded in death by parents, Jose and Maria Teresa; brothers, Tommy, Alex (Mudo); sister, Patsy. Also survived by...

Armida Garcia Basurto

Armida Garcia Basurto

Mar 10, 2010

Armida Garcia Basurto 83, born February 5, 1927 in Tucson, AZ, went to be with our Lord on March 10, 2010. She was known for her unconditional love, selflessness, her passion for music and dancing. She is preceded in death by parents, Bernabe and Paula Garcia; brother, Richard; sisters, Refugio, Teresa, Margarita, Julia, Hermenia, Auroa, Elodia and Rose. Survived and...

Consuelo Noriega Lozano

Consuelo Noriega Lozano

Mar 2, 2010

SONORA Consuelo Noriega Lozano born Dec. 26, 1926, was called home to be with our Lord on March 2, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Carlos Lozano Sr.; her eldest son, Israel Lozano Sr.; and a great-great grandson, Ethan Rocha. She is survived by the...

Aurora Mares

Aurora Mares

Feb 22, 2010

Aurora N. Mares 77, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on February 22nd, 2010 Survived by children, Arnold Mares, Jr. (Betty), Richard Mares and Elizabeth Mares; Godson, Mark Palacios; sister, Yolanda Palacios; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many godchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Manuel Mares; parents, Socorro Palacios and Refugio Nunez; brothers, Eddie...

Amelia R. Obregon

Amelia R. Obregon

Feb 21, 2010

Amelia R. Obregon 83, passed away on February 21, 2010. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Alfonso; five children, Maria Granica (David), Alfonso Obregon, Jr. (Stephanie), Lucia Navarro (Lauro), Barbara Arellano (Ken) and the late Linda Torres (Richard); sister, Martha Montano (Benny); 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Not only did she open her door to...

William Curiel, Jr.

William Curiel, Jr.

Feb 16, 2010

William Curiel, Jr., 82, of Cypress, California but lived in Tucson since 1992. He went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2010. He is joining his son William (Memo) in Heaven. He is survived by his loving wife, Juana of 54 years; daughter, Mercy; and daughter-in-law, Martha; three grandchildren, Alessandra, Celine and Joseph. He is also survived by...

Carmen Skinner

Carmen Skinner

Feb 16, 2010

Carmen Skinner, 83, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Nogales, Arizona on February 16, 2010. She was born April 10, 1926 to Pedro Ramirez and Christina Meza. Survived by son, Lorenzo; daughters, Yolanda Skinner, Gladys Contreras, Dayen Posada and Tily Castaño; brother, Luisand Aurelio; sisters, Rosa, Martha and Lucia;19 granchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services where held at Martinez funeral...

Maria de Jesus Alvarez

Maria de Jesus Alvarez

Feb 11, 2010

Maria De Jesus Jimenez Alvarez 34, of Tucson, AZ passed away on February 11, 2010. Survived by her husband, Israel Alvarez; children, Jennifer Jimenez and Edwin Israel Alvarez; brother, Manuel Jimenez; sisters, Claudia Batrez, Martha Cecilia Martinez, Janeth Jimenez; parents, Manuel and Carlota Jimenez; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2010 5:00 p.m. to...

Sergio Murrieta

Sergio Murrieta

Feb 10, 2010

Sergio O. Murrieta, 61, of Rio Rico, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on February 10, 2010. He was born September 3, 1948 to David Murrieta and Dolores Osorio. Survived by wife, Bedelia Navarro; Daughters, Adriana, Gabriela and Iris; Son, Sergio (Jr) and Jesus; brothers, David And Luis; sisters, Carmen Alfonsina and America. Services where held at Martinez Funeral Chapels...

Maria Elba Ramirez

Maria Elba Ramirez

Feb 6, 2010

Maria Elba Ramirez 87, of Nogales, AZ, passed away on February 6, 2010. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Antonio R. Ramirez. Survived by daughter, Rosalinda; sons, Alfonso and Antonio, Jr. (Margarita); wonderful grandkids, Denise (Fernando), Michelle (David), Monica (David), Maria Elba (William), Rebecca, Tony (Mari), Mark, Roberto and Pascal; beautiful great-grandkids, Joey, Joshua, Jacob, Taylor, Savannah, Giovanni, Vanessa,...

Michael Shane Godfrey

Michael Shane Godfrey

Feb 4, 2010

Michael "Tiny" Shane Godfrey 27, of Arivaca, AZ, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Clara Godfrey and Rudy Morales; brothers, Josh and Dustin and countless other family and friends. You are finally free to walk with the angels and trade tall tales with the Gods. We'll always love you and you'll never be...

Betty Jean Webster Rissberger

Betty Jean Webster Rissberger

Feb 3, 2010

Betty Rissberger, left our world on February 2, 2010, after a brief illness. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on January 9, 1923, the 10th of 12 children to Edith and Ora Webster. Betty was an elementary school teacher in the Rochester, NY public school system for 28 years. After completing a Master’s Degree in School Administration, she became Assistant Principal...

Bonnie J. Orozco

Bonnie J. Orozco

Feb 2, 2010

Bonnie J. Adams-Orozco 64, born in Miami, Florida, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her beloved children, James and Angelica. She left behind a loving husband, James Orozco; daughters, Susan Lopez and Kimberly Clayton; son, Alex Orozco; grandchildren, Raymond, Justin, Jessica, Zenaida, Steven, Jenna, Alex, Jennifer and Michael and two great-grandchildren. Bonnie loved cooking and helping...

Margaret Ella Bove

Margaret Ella Bove

Feb 1, 2010

Margaret Ella Bove, 97, of Patagonia, Arizona passed away in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2010. She was born November 19, 1913 to Aaron A. Turner and Noel Mcfarland. Survived by sons, Dave Martin; daughters, Gwen Poole and Irene Benton; brother, Buck Turner; sister, Cleo Mock and Evelyn Nelson; 18 granchildren 26 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as swell.

Dolores Jacquez

Dolores Jacquez

Jan 31, 2010

Dolores Jacquez, 81, of Nogales, Arizona passed away in Nogales, Arizona on January 31, 2010. She was born December 22, 1929 to Jose Luis Jacquez and Rosario Perez. Survived by Sons, Jose Luis Jr. (Irene), Jesus (Clarisa), Martin (Carmen), Jorge (Georgina) and Manuel (Veronica); daughters, Rosa Elena (Francisco) Estrada, Rosario Jacquez, Esther (Sergio) Oliveros; brother, Jesus Limon; sisters, Guadalupe Curlango,...

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