Obituaries

Bernadette Verdugo

Bernadette Verdugo

Nov 19, 2020

Bernadette Verdugo, 62, was reunited in Heaven with her husband Oscar Verdugo on November 19, 2020.  She is survived by her children, Oscar Verdugo, Jr. and Johnathon Verdugo; grandchildren, Gerardo, Fabian, and Oscar; siblings, Carlos Mendoza, Elizabeth Mendoza and Daniel Mendoza as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Jose Luis Celaya

Jose Luis Celaya

Nov 19, 2020

On Thursday, November 19th, 2020, Jose Luis Celaya, husband and father passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84. Jose Luis was born on March 8th, 1936 in a small town called Sáric, Sonora, Mexico to Julio Celaya and Angela Duarte Celaya. Throughout his young life he had a passion for horses, he grew up...

Fernando Quinones Alejo

Fernando Quinones Alejo

Nov 16, 2020

Fernando Quinones Alejo, 87, passed away on November 16, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Victoria Velez Aviles; children, Fernando Quinones (Cynthia), Maria Teresa Favela (Juan) and Norma Patrick Rico (Martin); brothers, Refugio Quinones and Francisco Quinones; sister, Maria Elena Quinones; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Gilberto Quinones...

Henry Aviles

Henry Aviles

Nov 16, 2020

Henry Aviles, 76, passed away with his loving family by his side on November 16, 2020.  

Mario Enrique Perez

Mario Enrique Perez

Nov 15, 2020

 MARIO ENRIQUE PEREZ

BORN AUG. 15, 1969 – DIED NOV. 15, 2020

Mario Enrique Perez died peacefully on Sunday November 15, 2020 in Tucson; Arizona due to Kidney failure and Heart Attack. Mario was born in Lynwood, California on August 15, 1969 to his wonderful parents, Ruth Rodriquez Perez and Alfred Lomeli Perez Sr. Mario was preceded in death by...

Andrew Lee Korp-Stevens

Andrew Lee Korp-Stevens

Nov 13, 2020

Andrew Lee Korp-Stevens, 26, earned his wings on November 13, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by Fiance: Alyssa Vega; Son: Jordan Stevens; Brothers: Noah Luis and Cole Luis; Sisters: Courtney Luis, Natayjah Murrieta, Malia Luis, Monysha Luis, Sabrina Luis and Darlene Stevens; Nieces: Amina Birdow and Brielle Luis;  He may be physically gone, but will continue to live...

Arlene Gastelum Matus

Arlene Gastelum Matus

Nov 12, 2020

Arlene Matus, born May 17, 1957 (63) of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. A loving and caring woman whose smile and love will be missed by all who knew her. Arlene worked at Arizona Community Physicians for 27 years where she spent her time working with people who also became her good friends. Arlene’s spirit lives...

Abelardo Aguilar

Abelardo Aguilar

Nov 11, 2020

Abelardo Aguilar, 66, passed away on November 11, 2020.

Jose Jesus Paz

Jose Jesus Paz

Nov 11, 2020

Jose Jesus Paz, 59, passed away on November 11, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Corohumbertina Paz; children, Jesus, Jazmin, Jose Antonio and Evelyn; and two grandchildren, Xsebrin and Scarlet.  In his children's words: My dad grew up in a small town in Mexico with limited resources to live, but they made it work.  My dad would often...

Jose M. Altamirano

Jose M. Altamirano

Nov 10, 2020

Jose M. Altamirano passed away on November 10, 2020.  Survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Angelina Altamirano; children, Connie Vasquez (Hector), Jose Altamirano (Carolina), Ricardo Altamirano (Gabriela) and Francisco Altamirano (Gina); Jesse, Melody, Angie, Clarissa, Jose, Angel, Kenny, Joleyka, Ricardo Jr., Karen, Raziel, Frankie Jr., Ayden Lee, Fernando, Ramsess, Marhalie and Yanses and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...

Celia G. Luna

Celia G. Luna

Nov 7, 2020

Celia G. Luna was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. She passed away November 7, 2020 leaving behind to cherish her memory; her sister Delia Luna and although she never had children of her own, she helped raise and leaves behind a son, Ralph (Angie); 2 daughters , Linda and Laura (Frank) as well as her grandchildren; Vanessa, Anthony, Gabriel,...

Roy Edward Matas

Roy Edward Matas

Nov 3, 2020

Roy Edward Matas, 72, passed away on November 3, 2020.  Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Rosalina Matas; sons, Roy Edward Matas, Jr., Alberto Matas (Melissa) and Cruz Baumea; daughters, Sylvia Cranz (Fernando) and Gina Turner; brother, Daniel Matas; sisters, Amelia Witty (Carl) and Ruth Miranda; 33 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Oscar Manuel Sobarzo

Oscar Manuel Sobarzo

Nov 2, 2020

Oscar Manuel Sobarzo, 64, passed away on November 2, 2020. Survived his beloved wife of 31 years, Alma Leticia Sobarzo; children, Oscar Orlando Sobarzo, Maria Del Rocio Sobarzo, Ivonne Vasquez, Priscilla Lomeli and Paola Sobarzo; grandchildren, Belen Williams, Jason Williams Jr., Sophia Williams, Juliette Mae Lomeli, Isabella Gianna Vasquez and Joie Marie Lomeli; siblings, Antonio Sobarzo, Ramona Sobarzo, Guadalupe Sobarzo,...

Maria Del Carmen Celaya

Maria Del Carmen Celaya

Nov 2, 2020

María Del Carmen Celaya, 67, se le otorgaron sus alas el 2 de Noviembre en Tucson, Arizona. Le sobreviven su esposo de 47 años: Teodoro Celaya Armendáriz; Hijos: José María Celaya y Hugo (Huguito) Celaya; Hija: (Niña) Carmelita Martinez; Hermanos: Javier Contreras y Jesús Contreras; Hermanas: Hortensia Contreras y Socorro Contreras; Su Madre: Iduvina Contreras; 10 nietos al igual que...

Margarita Miranda Capitain

Margarita Miranda Capitain

Oct 31, 2020

Margarita Miranda Capitain, age 92 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born to the late Ramón Miranda and Rosa Miranda on February 3, 1928. A loving mother and business woman, she worked many jobs including The University of Arizona Rehabilitation Department. Margarita was a hard worker that learned skills at an early age growing...

Raymond Romero Casillas

Raymond Romero Casillas

Oct 31, 2020

Raymond Romero Casillas, Sr. "Mone", 86, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Carmen O. Casillas (Cuata); brothers, Ruben, Alejandro, Innocente "Chente", Narciso "Chicho" and Oscar "Okie"; sisters, Dolores "Lola", Lydia "Lily" and Aurora and his parents, Juan and Maria Casillas. He is survived by his sons,...

Raul Castillo Encinas

Raul Castillo Encinas

Oct 27, 2020

Raul Castillo-Encinas, 86, earned his wings on October 27, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his loving wife: Maria Teresa Encinas; Sons: David Encinas (Leticia), Marco Encinas (Milia), Jaime Encinas (Kimberly), Edward Encinas (Norma), and Hector Encinas (Helen); 16 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Great Grandchildren He is preceded in death by his Son: Martin Encinas; Brothers: Juan, Vicente, Ruben,...

Rita Garduno Quiroz

Rita Garduno Quiroz

Oct 24, 2020

Rita Garduno Quiroz, 85, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 24, 2020. She was survived by her sons; Eddie J. Arvizu and Frank Arvizu, daughters; Lupita Sanchez and Blanca Carrillo, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren, brothers; Raymond Valencia, Eddie Tapia and Joe Quintanar,  and sisters; Mary Q. Lacey, Julia Romero, Mary Tapia, Alice Tapia and Frances Tapia. Rita...

Carlos Fernando Campos III

Carlos Fernando Campos III

Oct 23, 2020

Carlos Campos, 78, was reunited with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2020.  He was surrounded by his loving family when he went to his Heavenly home.  Leaving behind to cherish is memory; his beloved wife of 49 years, Lupita Campos; children, Karla Manson and Carlos Campos IV; grandchildren, Sabrina, Max and Mylie; and sister, Aida Paredes.  He proudly...

Jesus Quezada

Jesus Quezada

Oct 18, 2020

Jesus Quezada, 67, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on October 18, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years; Sylvia Quezada, sons; Jesus Quezada Jr. (Nayda Valle) and Ramon Faustino Quezada, daughters; Veronica Gomez, Eunice Quezada (Nicholas Zavala), Senaida Quezada- Gutierrez (Adam) and Yvonne Ytuarte (Jesus), grandchildren; Sarah, Jonas, Xochitl, Tristian, Jose, Amariz, Gianni, Justice, Izeya, Aniza,...