Obituaries

Julia Gonzalez Villanueva

Julia Gonzalez Villanueva

Jan 23, 2021

Julia Gonzalez Villanueva, 86, passed away on January 23, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Amadeo Villanueva and Gabriel Villanueva; daughters, Guadalupe Villanueva, Angie Ponce, Cristina Montiel, Lucia Villanueva and Jessica Martinez; brother, Benjamin Gonzalez; sister, Mary Garcia; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo Falcon Villanueva; brother, Pablo Gonzalez; and...

Amelida Perez

Amelida Perez

Jan 22, 2021

Carmen Hernandez, 90, of Tucson has passed away. Carmen is survived by her husband of 60 years; Felix Pedro Hernandez, son; Mauricio Hernandez, daughters; Amelida Perez, Dina Orantez, Martha Perez, Ana Elba Recinos, Carmen Estela Alfaro and Irma E. Hernandez, brothers; Ramon and David Morales, sister; Zoila Hernandez.

Carmen Hernandez

Carmen Hernandez

Jan 22, 2021

Con mucha tristesa Perdimos a nuestra querida abuelita carmen hernandez. ella fallecio en Enero 22, 2021. ella dejo a sus hijas Amelida Perez, Dina Orantez, Marta Perez, Anaelva Recinos, Elizabeth Perez, Estelita Perez, Y tambien a su Hijo Mauricio Hernandez. tambien tuvo nietos, visnietos y tatara nietos que la querian mucho pero ella nunca se fue, ella vive en nuestro...

Lynette Joyce Johnson

Lynette Joyce Johnson

Jan 21, 2021

Lynette Joyce Johnson, age 70, passed to heaven peacefully on January 21, 2021 at home in Rio Rico, Arizona. She was born June 5, 1950 in Kearney, Nebraska to Leroy and Wilma Wacker. She married Thomas A. Johnson on November 30, 1974 in Ames, Iowa for 47 beautiful years. She is survived by her husband Thomas A. Johnson, her son...

Jose B Duron

Jose B Duron

Jan 21, 2021

Jose B. Duron, 89, of Tucson has passed away. Jose is survived by his sons; Nathanail and Joseph Duron, daughters Anita and Magdalena.

Brijida Castillo

Brijida Castillo

Jan 21, 2021

Brijida Castillo

Our Pioneer Women

7/1/1951 - 1/21/2021

A pioneer woman is a women who begins or helps develop something new and prepares the way for others to follow, being one of the first of its kind. That’s who our Momma was! A Tucson Native for 69 years born on July 1, 1951. She was the only daughter of 7...

Lucia Calderon

Lucia Calderon

Jan 21, 2021

“Con mucha pena, le participamos a familia y amistades, el sensible fallecimiento de la Sra. Lucia Calderón, a sus 95 años.  Le sobreviven sus hijos, nietos y tataranietos. Descanse en Paz.  Se nos fue una Gran Madre y Gran Abuelita, siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones.  Estarás presente en cada momento de nuestras vidas y en nuestras oraciones, cuando lloremos y cuando...

Mary Jane Lynn

Mary Jane Lynn

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Jane Lynn, 76, passed away on January 20, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Michael J Lynn; sons, Earl C Reabold Jr., Dennis J Reabold, Todd C Reabold and stepson, James Lynn; daughters, Cora Lee Steigerwalt, Charleen J Ignato and Elizabeth M Ortiz; sister, Betty Winkler, 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 

She is proceeded in death by...

Eleanor M. Lopez

Eleanor M. Lopez

Jan 19, 2021

On January 19th, 2021, Eleanor "Cha Cha" M. Lopez passed away at the age of 79. Eleanor was born in Tucson, AZ on September 13th, 1941 and was a life long resident. On April 11th, 1964 she married Lindolfo "Lindy" Lopez and together they raised 8 children. Eleanor retired from Goodwill Industries and from then on was devoted to caring...

Hector Eleazar Ruiz

Hector Eleazar Ruiz

Jan 18, 2021

Hector Eleazar Ruiz was born 6/2/1937 in Nogales Sonora Mexico. He preferred being called Eleazar. He grew up in a large family that included his adoptive parents and birth mother, as well as several siblings from both families. Ambitious at an early age he started earning his own money at the age of 10, when he would go to the...

Francisco Valenzuela

Francisco Valenzuela

Jan 18, 2021

Francisco Valenzuela, 70, died on January 18, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years: Ernestina Valenzuela; Sons: Hector Valenzuela and Jesus Valenzuela; Daughters: Alba Valenzuela and Francisca Valenzuela; Brothers: Damasio Valenzuela and Jose Valenzuela; Sister: Rosario Valenzuela; Daughter in Law: Brenda Valenzuela; 14 grandchildren: Dulce, Victor, Cindy Suzette, Jesus, Adrian, Michelle, Amanda, Karely,...

Angelina LaPorta

Angelina LaPorta

Jan 17, 2021

Angelina LaPorta, 97, beloved mother passed peacefully on January 17th, 2021. She was born on September 17th, 1923 in New York City, New York, born from Italian immigrants that came to this country to find a better life, her parents Nicholas and Marie (Petti) Turco. Angelina and her beloved husband Rosario (LaPorta) of 64 years were blessed with two sons,...

Barbara Florencia Bermudez

Barbara Florencia Bermudez

Jan 17, 2021

In Loving Memory of Barbara F. Bermudez, 68, who passed away on January 17, 2021. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on March 13, 1952. She was a loving Mother, Nana, Daughter, Sister, Tia, and best friend.  She is preceded in death by Felix Rosales, her brother, Jerry Orantez, her father, George Q. Orantez, and her mother Hortencia B. Orantez....

Rodolfo Fuentes

Rodolfo Fuentes

Jan 16, 2021

Rodolfo Fuentes, 42, of Tucson has passed away. Rodolfo is survived by sons; Rodolfo Fuentes Jr. and Esteban Fuentes, mother; Maria Del Rosario Fuentes, brothers; Alonso and Daniel Fuentes.

Emily Eleanor Loya

Emily Eleanor Loya

Jan 16, 2021

Emily Eleanor Loya, 84, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on January 16, 2021. She is survived by her husband; Ernest Loya, son; Gerald 'Gerry" Loya Ernest Loya II, daughters; Kyleen Weddle and Dawn Escalante, 7 grandchildren,10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, brothers; Orval, and Scott , sisters; Iris, Pansy and Doris. She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Raymond Joseph Maragni Sr.

Raymond Joseph Maragni Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Raymond J. Maragni passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Rio Rico, Arizona, Thursday, January 14th 2021. He is predeceased by his wife, Marie Grace Maragni (nee Notaro). Raymond was born in Brooklyn NY on September 30, 1937. He moved to Scotch Plains in the early 50’s with his family. He enlisted in the Airforce in 1955 and was...

Manuel Manjarrez Gonzalez

Manuel Manjarrez Gonzalez

Jan 14, 2021

Manuel Manjarrez Gonzalez, 84, earned his wings on January 14, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his son Gilberto Manjarrez and Martha Lorena Manjarrez. Manuel is survived by his sons: Hector Manuel Manjarrez, Cesar Alonzo Manjarrez, Luis Alberto Manjarrez and Manuel Ventura Manjarrez; daughters: Lourdes Guadalupe Manjarrez, Linda Julieta Manjarrez,  and Rosa Angelica Legazppy; brother: Francisco...

Eugene Serreno Rodriguez

Eugene Serreno Rodriguez

Jan 13, 2021

Eugene Serreno Rodriuez, 78, of Tucson, Arizona. Passed away on January 13, 2021. He is survived by his sons; Eugene Rodriguez Jr. Raymond Rodriguez, David Rodriguez and Esteven Rodriguez, daughters; Carol Badilla, Terease Rodriguez, Norma Rodriguez and Eugenia Rodriguez, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers; Louie Rodriguez, Ricky Flores and Charles Rodriguez, sisters; Maria Rodriguez, Jackie Felton and Eleanor Castielo...

Waylon Wilfred Blood

Waylon Wilfred Blood

Jan 13, 2021

Waylon Wilfred Blood, 52, of Tucson has passed away. Waylon is survived by his partner of many years; Debra Begay, sons; Logan Davis, Sloan Davis and Ian Werito, daughters; Ashton Frances, Anastan Werito, Arianne Morala and Kyle Werito, brothers; Donovan, Kyle and Tyson Blood, sister; Ramona Tomkins and his father Wilfred Blood.

Rosa Amelia Millan

Rosa Amelia Millan

Jan 12, 2021

Rosa Amelia Millan, 70, of Tucson has passed away. Rosa Amelia is survived by her husband loving of 39 years; Jaime Millan, son Jaime Millan, mother; Flora Castaneda and brothers; Luis and Jose Castaneda.