Obituaries

Jose Ruben Contreras

Jose Ruben Contreras

May 14, 2022

Jose Ruben Contreras, 74, earned his wings on May 14, 2022 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by his loved ones.  He is survived by his loving wife  for 47 years: Trinidad Contreras; Sons: Jose Contreras (Pamela) and Omar Contreras; Daughter: Cruz Alvidrez (Eduardo); Brother: Gilberto Contreras; Sisters: Sara Contreras, Silvia Contreras and Bertha Contreras; and 7 wonderful grandchildren.  He has physically...

José Maria "Chema" Lerma

José Maria "Chema" Lerma

May 12, 2022

José Maria "Chema" Lerma, recibió sus alas el 12 de Mayo del 2022 en Nogales, Arizona rodeado por su hermosa familia. Le Sobrevive su Esposa por 60 años: Concepción Margarita Lerma; Hijas y Yernos: Lourdes Lerma y Martin Corella, Zoila y Martin Soto Hopkins, Ivette Y Craig Miyamoto, y Myriam y Alex King; Nietos: Naiara Paez, David y Alan Soto...

Emma Maria Destiny Dominguez

Emma Maria Destiny Dominguez

May 11, 2022

Emma Maria Destiny Dominguez was taken away from us way too soon at the tender age of 18 years old.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her mother, Leanna Marie Alvarez; step-father, Joseph Alvarez; sister, Esmeralda Alvarez; brothers, Lorenzo Alvarez, Giovanni Alvarez, Cross Dominguez and Samuel Linarez; maternal grandmother, Jenny Canez; paternal grandmother, Aurora Rosales; father, Michael Rosales; aunts...

Angel Ralat Dominguez

Angel Ralat Dominguez

May 9, 2022

Angel Ralat Dominguez, 88, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 9, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years; Guadalupe S. Dominguez, son; Jesus Torres, grandson; Jesus Angel Torres. He is preceded in death by his father; Angel Dominguez and mother; Francisca Ralat.  

Donald Hunton Phelps

Donald Hunton Phelps

May 8, 2022

Don passed away on May 8th, 2022. He was born in Tucson on August 9th, 1940. He is survived by his love of 29 years, Martha Powell; his daughter, Debra Phelps; his son, David Phelps; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Jody Eaton, and brothers, Mike Suba, Ted Suba, and George Suba. He was also the father of Carolyn Sue and...

Miguel Angel Ramos

Miguel Angel Ramos

May 7, 2022

Miguel Angel Ramos, 75, of Tucson has passed away. Miguel is survived by his loving wife of 47 years; Sara G Ramos, sons; Juan Carlos Ramos and Miguel A Ramos Jr., daughters; Veronica Michele Gomez and Roxana Gomez. 

Miguel Ramos

Miguel Ramos

May 7, 2022

Miguel Ramos, 75, passed away on May 7, 2022.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Sara G. Ramos; sons, Juan Carlos Ramos and Miguel A. Ramos, Jr.; and daughters, Veronica Michele Gomez and Roxanna Ramos.

Martha Jo Shonk

Martha Jo Shonk

May 6, 2022

Martha Jo Shonk, 85, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Melvin Tiffany Shonk; sons, Michael Tiffany Shonk (Connie), Walter Donald Shonk (Esther), Richard David Shonk, and Kevin Scott Shonk (Margaret); along with 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John W Hash, Annie E...

Ruben P. De La Rosa

Ruben P. De La Rosa

May 6, 2022

Ruben P. De La Rosa, 88, earned his wings on May 6, 2022 in Tucson.  He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years: Rosario De La Rosa; Sons: Ruben De La Rosa Jr (Irene), Raul De La Rosa (Lupita) and Daniel De La Rosa (Patricia); Daughters: Sandra De La Rosa, Adriana De La Rosa and Clarissa De La...

Cornelio "Fish" Cruz

Cornelio "Fish" Cruz

May 4, 2022

Cornelio O. Cruz "Fish", 64 earned his wings on May 4, 2022 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his father: Francisco Cruz and Sister: Ana Alicia Ibarra.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years; Mireya Cruz; Mother: Pilar Cruz; Son: Alejandro Cornelio Cruz (Evette); Daughter: Daniela Ruiz Cruz (Adam); Brothers: Francisco Javier Cruz, Ramon Eberto...

Alma Daniela Gomez

Alma Daniela Gomez

May 2, 2022

Alma Daniela Gomez, 40, passed away on May 2, 2022.

She is survived by her mother, Alma Zuniga; sister, Fernanda Gomez; brother, Francisco Gomez Jr.; daughter, Angelique Urias; sons, Angel Gomez, Julian Urias, and Bernardino Urias; and grandchildren, Yannalexi Luna and Amariz Urias.

She will be dearly missed.

Cleotilde A. Alvarado

Cleotilde A. Alvarado

May 1, 2022

Cleotilde A. Alvarado, 95, passed away on May 1, 2022. She is survived by her children, Frances Montano (Joe), Robert A. Lopez (Susan) and Mario Alvarado; daughter, Elvira V. M. Acosta; 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Alvarado and her sons, Reyes and Richard Lopez.

Alicia "Gordie" Howard

Alicia "Gordie" Howard

Apr 30, 2022

Alicia "Gordie" Howard, 63, passed away on April 30, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Luis Leyva; brothers, Albert Lizarrga, Jesse Lizarrga, and Frank Lizarrga; sisters, Rosa Maria Howard and Artemisa Lizarrrga; son, James Howard; daughters, Georgina De Leon and Jennifer Hooper; along with grandchildren, Jenny, Faith, Angel, Alexcia, James Jr., Adrian, Mia and six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded...

Anthony Rene Sierra

Anthony Rene Sierra

Apr 30, 2022

Anthony Rene Sierra was born in Tucson, Arizona October 30, 2002, to his parents, Danielle and Michael. During his 19 years, he touched many hearts with his uplifting personality. Always smiling, he was a supportive son, brother, and grandson and is deeply loved by many family and friends. He loved his brothers Michael, Fabian, JJ, Jaden and sisters Gia, Iliana,...

Christopher Thomas Moore Jr.

Christopher Thomas Moore Jr.

Apr 30, 2022

Christopher Thomas Moore Jr, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the immense love of his family and friends after his battle from Juvenile Huntington’s Disease at the age of 21, on April 30, 2022.

Chris is survived by his mother Ernestine Nogales (Elvis Moreno), Sisters Niah Nogales and Brooklyn Moreno, Grandmother Dolores Nogales, Godmother Betty Nogales, Aunts Beth Cullop...

Johnnina "Jo" E. Ayon

Johnnina "Jo" E. Ayon

Apr 30, 2022

Johnnina "Jo" Ayon, 50, earned her wings and returned home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her mother: Soledad Estrada.  She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years: Fernando Ayon; Sons: Luis Fernando Del Rasso and Nicholas Ayon; Daughters: Samantha Rangel Ayon and Nichole Peña Ayon; Father:...

Jesus Reyanldo Lopez III

Jesus Reyanldo Lopez III

Apr 30, 2022

Jesus "Zeus" Lopez III, 22, passed away on April 30, 2022.

He is survived by his grandmother, Frances Lopes; father, Jesus Lopez II; and sister, Liyah Lopez.

He will be dearly missed and always remembered.

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Lydia Michelle Ryan

Lydia Michelle Ryan

Apr 28, 2022

Lydia Michelle Ryan, 79, of Tucson has passed away. Lydia is survived by her sons, William "Bill" Smith and Mike Smith; daughters, Jasmin Adams and Diana (Charles) Brokaw; sisters, Sonia and Marta Medina; niece and nephews, Mickey, Lora, Junie and Omar; grandchildren, Ozzie and Teresa Rodriguez (Ditto), Seth Kazmare, Austin and Zackie Smith and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and...

Rafael Ayala

Rafael Ayala

Apr 25, 2022

Rafael Ayala, 32, of Tucson, passed away on April 25, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Socorro Navarro and Rene Ayala son, Gabriel Isaias Ayala and his brother, Gerardo Ramos. 

Anthony "Tony" Garcia, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Garcia, Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Garcia Jr. 46, was born to his parents Corinne Cano and  Anthony Garcia Sr, on December 7, 1975. Tony lived most of his life in Tucson Arizona around family and friends who loved him. Tony was called home and earned his wings on April 24, 2022. Tony always graced all who knew him with his soft smile and outgoing...

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