Obituaries

Roman A Gallegos

Roman A Gallegos

Aug 18, 2021

Roman Gallegos passed away at the young age of 42 on August 18, 2021. 

Dehlia Holler Baffert

Dehlia Holler Baffert

Aug 18, 2021

Lifelong Nogalian Dehlia Holler Baffert passed away on August 18, 2021.  She was born December 15, 1922 to Charles and Maria Teresa Holler in Nogales, AZ.  Dehlia was a great resource for anything relating to Nogales history and  enjoyed telling stories of her childhood on Crawford Street. Her eyes would light up as she shared the joy of growing up...

Steve McKenna, Jr.

Steve McKenna, Jr.

Aug 17, 2021

Steve McKenna Jr. 81, of Tucson, Arizona passed away August 17, 2021 peacefully with his loved ones around. Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Steve O. McKenna and Alfonsa S. McKenna; brother Hector McKenna; son Rapheal F. McKenna (mother MaryLou McKenna); granddaughter Brianna M. McKenna. Survived by his beloved wife, Carmen McKenna; Children, Steve F. (Lupita) McKenna III,...

Mercedes Reyes Amador

Mercedes Reyes Amador

Aug 16, 2021

Mercedes Reyes Amador, 40, passed away on August 16, 2021.

She is survived by her mother, Beatriz Amador; sisters, Tammy Reyes Amador, Veronica Virginia Reyes Luna, and Vanessa Reyes Luna; and brother, Jesus Armando Amador.

She is proceeded in death by her father, Jesus Amador.

She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

 

Anthony Soto Romero

Anthony Soto Romero

Aug 13, 2021

Anthony Soto Romero, 60, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, He is survived by his sons, Daniel, Michael, Anthony Jr. and Omar Romero; daughters, April Romero, Ariza Ortiz, Roxanne Romero and Tiffany Romero; the mother of his children, Betty Ortiz; brother, Fernie Romero; sister, Shan Romero; 32 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

 

Manuel Elias Cruz

Manuel Elias Cruz

Aug 13, 2021

Manuel Elias Cruz, 48, passed away on August 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Alycia Cruz; sons, Gabriel Cruz, Nathan Cruz, Elias Cruz and Ruby "Santos" Cruz; brother, Rocco Cruz; sisters, Lydia Cruz, Lupita Cruz, Ginna Cruz, Anita Romero and Michelle Cruz; and granddaughter, Taytum Cruz. 

Charlie Xavier Ramirez

Charlie Xavier Ramirez

Aug 12, 2021

Charlie Xavier Ramirez, 67, Born January 17, 1954 passed on August 12, 2021. Proceeded in death by wife, Darlene "Darla" Ramirez, and father, Rudy Ramirez. He is survived by his mother, Alice Ramirez and his children, Joseph Ramirez (Corrina), Jennifer Ramirez, and Sarah Ayup (Joey). His love for his grandchildren, Darien, Amaya, Aaleyah, Quen, Abigail, and Iyla, is infinite. He...

Maria Luciana Lopez

Maria Luciana Lopez

Aug 12, 2021

Maria Luciana Lopez, 61, of Tucson, Arizona. Passed away on August 12, 2021. She is survived by her son; Manuel Lopez, daughter; Aalyah Martinez, grandchildren; Alexandro Martinez and Armando Martinez, sisters; Lourdes Lopez and Antoineta Lopez, brother; Manuel Lopez 

Ronnie R. Estrella

Ronnie R. Estrella

Aug 11, 2021

Ronnie R. Estrella, Our beloved 34 yr old Son, Brother, Grandson, Tio, Nino, Nephew, Cousin and Friend is survived by his parents Ventura B. Estrella and Joanna V. Estrella. Siblings Veronica, Efrain, Elisa, Ventura jr, Angel/Shakota, Rita and many nephews, nieces, Freddy, Tito, Destiny, John, Frank, Leilani, Dalijah, Mario, Tony, Mariah, Angelica, Jace, Tianna, Jeremiah, Baby Tito, Mia Rose and...

Domingo Sebastian Molina

Domingo Sebastian Molina

Aug 10, 2021

Domingo Sebastian Molina, 37, passed away on August 10, 2021. Domingo was preceded in death by his father, George G. Molina; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. George Molina, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Marinez; grandmother, Eulalia V. Marinez. Domingo was survived by his son, Damian Molina; mother, Yvonne Sherman (Larry), brothers Jorge Molina (Lori) Ramon Molina, sisters Eulalia (Richard) Rebecca and Georgina...

Nancy A. Morales

Nancy A. Morales

Aug 10, 2021

Nancy A Morales, 69, of Tucson has passed away. Nancy Morales passed away on August 10, 2021. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 28, 1952. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Juanita Alva; sisters Rebekah Trujillo and Carol Peru; ex-husband Pedro Morales; and son-in-law Tony Carranza. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer...

Robert Heller Griego

Robert Heller Griego

Aug 10, 2021

Robert Griego

October 3, 1946- August 10, 2021

Green Valley, Arizona

With his wife by his side and surrounded by loved ones Robbie passed peacefully on August 10th in Green Valley, AZ. Robbie was the youngest of 5 children, born to Eloy and Emma Griego in Albuquerque, NM.

From an early age Robbie had a penchant for adventure that would...

Maria Lourdes Moreno

Maria Lourdes Moreno

Aug 10, 2021

Maria Lourdes Moreno, 57, earned her wings on August 10, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona.

 

Waiting on family to personalize...

Delfina "Pina" Bauch

Delfina "Pina" Bauch

Aug 8, 2021

Delfina E. "Pina" Bauch, 82,  earned her wings on August 8, 2021 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her life partner: Paul O'hagin; Daughters: Eileen Gonzales and Jennifer Huerta; 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grand-children; and numerous loved ones and friends.  She is physically gone, but will continue to live forever in the hearts...

Edelmira N. Ayala

Edelmira N. Ayala

Aug 6, 2021

Edelmira “Rosa” Ayala, age 76, passed away peacefully with family at her side on August 6th at 6:40 am. She was born on May 30th 1945 in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. Her Husband, Mario Ayala, preceded her in death. Rosa, or Nani Rosa as she was affectionately called by her grand and great-grandchildren loved her family and dedicated her life to...

Manuel C. Varela Sr

Manuel C. Varela Sr

Aug 6, 2021

Manuel C. Varela Sr.Passed at home on Friday August 6th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margarita, and his 6 children Rosemary (David) Castelo, Yolanda (Mark) Quezada, Frances (Richard) Natividad, Manuel Jr (Paula) Varela, Gloria (Jorge) Martinez, and Adrian (Katie) Figueroa. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren with 1 on the...

Jonathan James Holler

Jonathan James Holler

Aug 5, 2021

Jonathan James Holler, 19, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 5, 2021. He is survived by his Mother: Evelyn Bachelier (Daniel); Father: Jeremiah Holler (Sandra); Maternal Grandparents: Connie and Joe French, Nancy and Conrad Bahcelier; Paternal Grandparents: Carolyn and Gregg Johnson and Deanna and Joe Holler; Sister: Jadalyn Holler; Brother: Liam Bachelier, Kellen Bachelier, Joseph Holler and Jacob Holler....

Antonio Sanchez Garcia

Antonio Sanchez Garcia

Aug 4, 2021

Antonio Sanchez Garcia, 66, passed away with his family by his side on August 4, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Yolanda C. Garcia; sons, Antonio R. Garcia and Manuel R. Alvarado (Lety); daughters, Monique R. Alvarado (Todd), Michelle Nugent (Patrick), Melinda R. Carpio (Enrique) and Bettina Garcia; brother, Ronnie Garcia (Elvia); sisters, Rachel Valencia...

Cruz Junior Patino III

Cruz Junior Patino III

Aug 3, 2021

Cruz Junior Patino III, 22, OF Tucson, Arizona. Passed away on August 3, 2021. He is survived by his parents; Frances Ochoa Guzman (Allan) and Cruz Patino Jr. (Elenor), sisters; Jasmin Guyot, Diamonique Patino, Leilani Patino and Gabriela Garcia, brothers; Albert Moreno, Justin Guyot, Jeremiah Patino, Anthony Patino, Eric Barragan, Gabriel Garcia and Luis Garcia, maternal grandfather; Ruben Guzman, paternal...

Jorge Orozco

Jorge Orozco

Aug 1, 2021

Jorge Orozco, 94, earned his wings on August 1, 2021 in Tucson Arizona. He is survived by his Sons: Jorge Orozco Jr., Javier Orozco and Tito Orozco; Daughters: Tabita Pineda, Armida Ruelas and Cleotilde "Coti" Cabello; Grandchildren: Tabita, Miriam, Damaris, Anahi, David, Ariana, Melina, Marissa, Jasmin, Ruben, Karla, Ivonne, Elda Carolina, Gabriela, Georgina Fernanda, Marcela, Keila, Raquel Madai, Gerson, Jorge...