Obituaries

James T. Schwiegerling

James T. Schwiegerling

Apr 5, 2023

James T. Schwiegerling, 54, passed away on April 4, 2023. 

Francisca Daniel

Francisca Daniel

Apr 3, 2023

Francisca Daniel, 66, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on April 3, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Francisco Daniel; daughter, Suzette Carbajal; grandchildren, Adrian Daniel, Miguel Angel Carbajal, Manuel Carbajal and Abigail Carbajal; great-grandchildren, Zofia Daniel, Adrian Daniel Jr. Mikayla Carbajal and Mila Carbajal; brothers, Guillermo Parra, Refugio Parra and Martin Parra; sisters, Estrella Parra,...

Hector Salcido

Hector Salcido

Mar 28, 2023

Hector Salcido, 78, passed away on March 28, 2023. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Guadalupe Salcido; children, Sylvia Romero (Rudy), Marisela Lopez (Juan Carlos) and Olivia Lopez (Jose Ramon); grandchildren, Steve West, Kenneth West, Rodolfo Romero, Alejandra Romero, Juan Carlos Lopez, Leslie Lopez, Ivan Lopez, Jose Ramon Lopez, Hector Alan Lopez and Stephanie Lopez; great-grandchildren, Steven West...

Americo R. Ceniseros

Americo R. Ceniseros

Mar 26, 2023

Americo R. Ceniseros, 46, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on March, 26, 2023. He is survived be his wife, Ana Fimbres; daughters, Anais Cenisenos, Ana Maria Cenisenos and Angelita Ceniseros; parents, Jose and Maria Ceniseros; brother, Oracio Ceniseros; sisters, Rules Ceniseros, Beneranda Torres, Emperatriz Ceniseros and Letisia Heidel. 

Marco A. Leyva

Marco A. Leyva

Mar 25, 2023

Marco Antonio Leyva, 66, earned his wings on March 25, 2023 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by his beautiful family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years: Patricia Leyva; Sons: Marco Antonio Leyva Sandoval (Marianna Livier Orozco) and Marco Antonio Leyva Jr (Kassaundra Lopez); Olivia Guadalupe Leyva (Lazlo Cantor) and Cynthia Irasema Leyva-French (Clarence William French III); Brothers:...

Angelina Morales Lujano

Angelina Morales Lujano

Mar 24, 2023

Angelina Morales Lujano (Angelina) passed away on March 24, 2023 in Rico Rico, Arizona, she is survived by her loving daughters, Irma Ureña, Gloria Smith, Maria Belia Ureña, Leticia Ureña, Esperanza Loustaunau, Olivia Loustaunau and her loving son, Octavio Loustaunau. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roberto Loustaunau and her sons Angel Heras and Sergio Loustaunau.

Loving...

Francisco Aguirre Bravo

Francisco Aguirre Bravo

Mar 23, 2023

Francisco Aguirre Bravo, 89, earned his wings on March 23, 2023 surrounded by his wonderful family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Carlota Aguirre; Sons: Juan Carlos Aguirre and Mauricio Aguirre; Daughters: Lisset Lucrecia Grambs and Beatriz Castro; Sisters: Irene Aguirre and Diosilda Lucrecia Ayon; 10 Grandchildren: Ariel, Aaron, Amadeus, Amaris, Rebecca, Julissa, Daniel Jr, Andres,...

Alex D. Ahumada

Alex D. Ahumada

Mar 20, 2023

Alex D. Ahumada “Blackie”, 87, was surrounded by his loving family when he left to meet his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2023.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary C. Ahumada; children, Gloria P. Martinez, Alex J. Ahumada (Evelyn), Corina A. Rivera (Fred), Cindy M. Garcia (Andrew), Barbara A. Ballesteros (David) and Kristina D....

Maria Carranza Nuanez

Maria Carranza Nuanez

Mar 20, 2023

Maria Carranza Nuanez, passed away peacefully on the morning of, March 20, 2023, at the age of 81. Maria was born in Colton, CA and moved to Tucson in 1968, with the love of her life husband (Ralph Camacho Nuanez).

Maria is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C Nuanez, parents Juan B. Carranza and Maria Valles Carranza, brothers...

Jose Jesus Figueroa Ramirez

Jose Jesus Figueroa Ramirez

Mar 19, 2023

José Jesús Figueroa Ramírez (Cachuy) earned his wings in Tucson Az, he is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Martha L. Cota de Figueroa. Sons, José Jesús Figueroa Jr (Elvia), Martha Angélica Figueroa (Derrick), Francisco Miguel Figueroa (Brenda), Erica Eva Carosilva (Daniel). Loving Grandfather of 14 grandchildren; Mariah Nikole Dancer, Alexis Galaviz, Eric Daniel Carosilva, Angelica Renee Acosta,...

Javier Castro

Javier Castro

Mar 19, 2023

Javier Castro, 50, earned his wings on March 19, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by his wonderful family.  He is preceded in death by his father: Julio Castro and nephew: Emilio Castro; He is survived by his loving wife: Lorenza Castro; Sons: David Castro and Nicolas Castro; Brothers: Julio Castro and Luis Castro; Sister: Ana Astrid Fernandez; Mother: Maria Jesus...

Maria Luisa Espejo

Maria Luisa Espejo

Mar 17, 2023

Maria Luisa Espejo, 75, passed away March 17, 2023. She is survived by her son, Jose Gildardo Espejo Jr.; daughters, Luz Noelia Lara and Mary Lou Lara; 13 grandchildren; Oscar, Julio, Jasmin, Yesenia, Carlos, Jennifer, Yesmina, Adriel, Jose, Yuliza, Jared, Noelia and Maria Luisa; great grandchildren, Noah, Ezra and Julio;  sisters, Frances Hernandez, Ana Cristina Rendon, Dolores Rendon, Martha Rendon...

Connie R. Nañez

Connie R. Nañez

Mar 17, 2023

Connie R. Nañez, 88, passed away on March 17, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Raul R. Mendoza (Rosie) and Eddie Mendoza (Debbie); grandchildren, Carmelita, Raul Jr., Berlinda, Selina, Frances, Raymond, Celestino, Angelica and Monica; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Nanez; her son, Raymond...

David Jonathan Hayes

David Jonathan Hayes

Mar 16, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of David Jonathan Hayes Sr. who died shy of his 78th birthday, on March 16, 2023.

David was a graduate of Florida State University and served as an Army Military Intelligence Officer.  David retired as a special agent from United States Customs.  He then went into the general contracting business and the building...

Elvira Mercado

Elvira Mercado

Mar 15, 2023

Elvira B. Mercado, 97, earned her wings on March 15, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona.  She is preceded in death by her son: Martin Mercado.  She is survived by her Sons: Jorge Mercado, Juan Manuel Mercado, Jesus Mercado and Rene Mercado; Daughters: Lupita Loza, Blanca Mercado, Patricia Ramirez and Francisca Lopez; Grandchild / Son: Julio; 30 Grandchildren, 54 Great Grandchildren and...

Rafael Hernandez Jr

Rafael Hernandez Jr

Mar 13, 2023

Rafael Hernandez Jr, 59, earned his wings on March 13, 2023 in Tucson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his father: Rafael Hernandez Sr. He is survived by his mother: Alfonsina Hernandez; Brother: Francisco Hernandez; Sisters: Gabriela Hernandez and Lupita Hernandez; Nieces and Nephews: Frank Hernandez II, Niel Hernandez, Cassandra Hernandez, Viviana Lugo, Manny Lugo, Vanessa Lugo, Anikka Dibene,...

Emanuel Torres

Emanuel Torres

Mar 13, 2023

Emanuel R. Torres, 41, earned his wings on March 13, 2023. He is preceded by his mother and father:  Elva and Florencio Torres. He is survived by his wife: Monica Torres; son: Emanuel Torres Jr.: daughters: Valeria and Mariana Torres; brothers: Edel, Moises, David and Jonathan Torres; as well as numerous family and friends.He has physically left and will be...

Marquis Michael Forney

Marquis Michael Forney

Mar 7, 2023

Marquis Michael Forney affectionately know as "Quise", went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2023.  He was born on October 12, 1994 in Baltimore, Maryland to his mother, Roderica Evette Harper and father, Michael Leroy Forney.  He leaves behind his children, Maejor Monroe, Maddox Messiah Forney and Leopoldo Lund; significant other, Hannah Lund.  Marquis was...

Maria A. Pedrego

Maria A. Pedrego

Mar 4, 2023

Our family is mourning the loss of our beloved matriarch, Maria A. Pedregó.  She was born July 1, 1939, to Romulo and Maria Arguelles in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico.  She joined her beloved Viejito, (husband) Abraham Pedregó on March 4, 2023, who preceded her in death in December of 2020.  She is also preceded in death by her sister, Otilia...

Julieta Santacruz

Julieta Santacruz

Mar 4, 2023

Julieta Santacruz, 64, passed away on March 4, 2023. She is survived by her sons; Julio Calderon Santa Cruz and Armando Calderon, mother; Manuela Santa Cruz, sisters; Maria Mendivil, Patricia Santa Cruz and Teresa Santa Cruz, brothers; Vicente Santa Cruz, Abel Santa Cruz, Rafael Santa Cruz, Arturo Santa Cruz, Ignacio Santa Cruz and Pascual Santa Cruz. She is preceded in...