Obituaries

Frances Jessica Ramirez

Frances Jessica Ramirez

Nov 3, 2021

Frances Jessica Ramirez passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Franette Mendoza and Shervon Garcia; siblings, Carmen Glenn, Patsy McCall, Marky Romero and Johnny Romero; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many extended family members and friends.   

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Prisciliano Ortiz Contreras

Prisciliano Ortiz Contreras

Nov 2, 2021

You gave no one a last farewell, nor ever said good-bye.

You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.

A million times we will miss you.

A million times we will cry.

If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

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Medardo Sesma Quiroz

Medardo Sesma Quiroz

Nov 1, 2021

Medardo Quiroz, 79, passed away on November 1, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maria Rita Quiroz; son, Lawrence Sheppard; daughters, Sarah Sheppard and Benjie Quiroz Peralta; grandchildren, Angelina Marie Sheppard and Valentino Peralta; brothers, Mike Quiroz and Bobby Quiroz; and sisters, Dora Martinez, Gloria Chavez, and Peggy Diaz.

He will be dearly missed and never...

Manuel M. Aparicio

Manuel M. Aparicio

Oct 31, 2021

Manuel M. Aparicio, 82, passed away on October 31, 2021. He is survived by his sons, Manny Aparicio (Judy), Bobby Aparicio, Danny Aparicio (Adrian), and Bryan Aparicio; his brother, Tomas Aparicio; sister, Juanita Galaz; along with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Jesus Aparicio. Manuel was a devoted Catholic providing his...

Augustin Maldonado

Augustin Maldonado

Oct 31, 2021

Agustin Maldonado, 80, passed away on October 31, 2021.

He is survived by his brother, Armando Maldonado; daughters, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Patricia Macias, and Anabel Verdugo; along with grandchildren, Alejandro Ledezma, Alizette Maldonado, Maritza Maldonado, Anthuan Maldonado, Abelardo Macias, Katrina Macias, and Tommy "Lasorda" Verdugo.  and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Romelia Maldonado; and son, Rene...

Joaquin Verdugo III

Joaquin Verdugo III

Oct 28, 2021

Joaquin Verdugo III, 22, passed away on October 28, 2021.  

He is survived by his parents, Veronica & Joaquin Verdugo Jr.; step-father, Gilberto "Chivas" Rodriguez; step-mother, Brigette Privette; grandparents, Ofelia & Joaquin Verdugo Sr.; brothers, Christian Verdugo (Morelia Anais) and Tiernan Verdugo-Privette; sisters, Yarely Verdugo, Audynn Privette, and Everlee Verdugo-Privette; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He will be...

Oscar Nevarez-Avalos

Oscar Nevarez-Avalos

Oct 27, 2021

Oscar Nevarez-Avalos, 66, passed away on October 27, 2021.

He is survived by wife, Luz Herminia Gonzalez De Nevarez; son, Oscar Mabuel Nevarez Gonzalez; daughters, Jessica Isela Nevarez and Joanna Luz Nevarez; brothers, Hector Nevarez, Sergio Nevarez, Efrain Nevarez, and Carlos Nevarez; sisters, Isela Nevarez, Silvia Nevrez, and Nancy Haydee Nevarez; along with 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Eliseo Mendoza

Eliseo Mendoza

Oct 27, 2021

Eliseo “Manny” Mendoza was born on November 16, 1932, to Panfilo and Felipa Mendoza in Dexter, New Mexico, where he and his seven siblings grew up on a farm. As the eldest, his siblings called him “Big Chief” and at a very young age, he stopped attending grade school to work on the farm and help support his family. In...

Ernesto Augustine Genaro Ortiz

Ernesto Augustine Genaro Ortiz

Oct 26, 2021

Ernesto Ortiz, 27, passed away on October 26, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Carmen Garcia and Ernesto Ortiz; grandparents, Genaro Garcia and Margaret Otriz; uncles, Alex Ortiz and Jesus Ortiz; aunt, Denise Garcia; brothers, Ernest Ortiz (Alexandra), Adam Ortiz (Brianiz), and Frankie Silvas; sisters, Irene Garcia and Andrea Ortiz; son, Ernesto Ortiz III; daughter, Mia Arriola; nephews, Terry...

Sharon Gerette Ortiz

Sharon Gerette Ortiz

Oct 25, 2021

Sharon Ortiz of Tucson, AZ was called to heaven on October 25, 2021. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is proceeded in death by her father Benjamin Saiz Molinar and her mother Magdalena Yanez Molinar who were welcoming her with heavenly arms. She was born on December 8, 1961 in Carlsbad, NM. Sharon and her...

Maria Luisa "Mary" Martinez

Maria Luisa "Mary" Martinez

Oct 24, 2021

Maria Luisa Martinez, 91, earned her wings on October 24, 2021 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Pedro Martinez Sr.; Son: Rene Jose Martinez; Daughter in Law: Maricela Martinez; Brothers: Porfirio Mendoza, Carlos Mendoza, Alejandro Mendoza, and Roberto Mendoza; and Sisters: Frances Brown, Alicia M. Alvarez and Maria Antonieta Mendoza. ...

Carlos Islava-Ruiz

Carlos Islava-Ruiz

Oct 23, 2021

Carlos Islava-Ruiz passed on October 23rd at the age of 59 after his 3 year battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents Carlos and Aurora Yslava.

He is survived by his wife Alma, and his children Cassandra, Leticia, and Michael Yslava. Grandchildren, Landyn, Aleena, Logan, and Luke. Brothers Luis and Gilbert, Sisters Josie, Brenda, and Sandra.

He spent 18...

Socorro M. Lopez

Socorro M. Lopez

Oct 22, 2021

Socorro Lopez, 91, earned her wings on October 22, 2021 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her Sons: Francisco Ernesto Lopez, Gustavo Alonso Lopez and Luis Ramon Lopez; Daughters: Julieta Aleman, Maria Lillia Lopez, Rosa Maria Varela, Irene Arellano and Maria De La Cruz Felix; Brother: Jose Jesus Mendivil; Sister: Angelina Padilla; 26 Grandchildren,...

Evelina Montano

Evelina Montano

Oct 22, 2021

Evelina Montano, 61, earned her wings on October 22, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years; mother, Aurora Honne; children, Frances Montano, Alma Montano, Jose Jr. Montano, Flavio Alberto Montano, Virginia Montano, Claudia Montano, Oscar Montano and Josue Montano; siblings, Ana Vasquez, Oscar Martin Honne, Jose Honne, Guadalupe Honne, Norma Zuniga and Delfina Ruiz; 19 grandchildren...

Betty Jean Massengale

Betty Jean Massengale

Oct 19, 2021

Betty Jean Messengale, 77, passed away on October 19, 2021.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald, Walter, and Mark; daughters, Marcella and Donna; sisters, Kathleen, DeeRee, Ora, and Terri; twenty six grandchildren and forty great grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. 

Joaquin A. Carranza

Joaquin A. Carranza

Oct 19, 2021

Joaquin CarranzaSeptember 15, 1929 - October 19, 2021

Joaquin "Jack" Carranza lived a full life of 92 years before gaining his angel wings on October 19, 2021.Born on September 15, 1929 to the parents of Ramon Carranza and Enriqueta Ainsa Carranza, Joaquin was one of eleven children, six sisters and three brothers. After a well-lived life, survived with his loving...

Robert B. Alvarez

Robert B. Alvarez

Oct 17, 2021

Robert B. Alvarez, 61, passed away on October 17, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Mercedes Nunez (Cesar); step-daughters, Melissa Rosas (Jerome) and Angelica Rosas; step-son, Anthony Rosas; brother, Carlos Alvarez; sisters, Yolanda Lizarraga, Virginia Parra and Frances Salazar; and 10 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatriz Alvarez. He honorably served our country in...

Alma Angelina Chavez

Alma Angelina Chavez

Oct 17, 2021

Alma A Chavez Gonzalez, 61, passed away on October 17, 2021.

Alma is survived by her sons, Julio (Adrianna), Angel (Monique), and Oscar (Bobbie); brothers, Rodolfo, Jorge< Javier, and Mario; sisters, Ana, Maria, and Rosie; along with ten grandchildren and the entire Gonzalez family.

She is preceded in death by parents, Francisco and Eva Gonzalez; and brother, Jesus.

She will...

Juan Carlos Valenzuela

Juan Carlos Valenzuela

Oct 17, 2021

Juan Carlos Valenzuela, 80, earned his wings on October 17, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife: Maria Teresa Valenzuela;  Sons: Francisco Eleazar Valenzuela (Bettina Damon) and Juan Carlos Valenzuela; Daughters: Sylvia Valenzuela (Oscar Armenta) and Teresita Valenzuela (Michael Segevan); Brothers: Juan Francisco Valenzuela and Mario Valenzuela;  Grandchildren: Jose Carlos (Reyna), Isamaria (Robert), Eleazar (Angela), Daniel,...

Dominic Angel Nunez

Dominic Angel Nunez

Oct 17, 2021

Dominic Angel Nunez, 5, earned his wings on October 17, 2021.

He is now and forever will be an angel to his loving parents, Connor & Albert Nunez; brothers, Gabriel Nunez and Jordan Nunez; sister, Azmarie Nunez; and grandparents, Leslie & Arthur Just.

He will now be a guardian angel. He will forever be missed and never forgotten.