Obituaries

Olga N. Betancourt

Olga N. Betancourt

Sep 4, 2020

Olga N. Betancourt, born May 9, 1955 in Silver City, New Mexico, lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer on September 4, 2020 at her residence in Tucson, Arizona, where she lived with her daughter (caregiver). Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior had won a victorious war for her eternal soul on November 14, 1975. When Olga was drawn by the...

Steven John Bonillas

Steven John Bonillas

Sep 3, 2020

Steven Bonillas, 47, of Tucson has passed away. Steven is survived by his only son, Alon; his mother, Mary and his aunt, Socorro. Steven loved music and was a joker, he was loved by many and will be missed by many.

Frances A. Moreno

Frances A. Moreno

Sep 2, 2020

Frances A. Moreno, 71, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 2, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Genaro Moreno Jr.; daughters, Yvonne M. Moreno (Colby Evans) and Vanessa E. Moreno; brother, John F. Chavez (Cathy Chavez); grandchildren, Naomi Anne, Israel Marie, Sarah Adrianna, Aaron Jacob, Isaiah Michael, Ashley Elizabeth, Jacob Anthony and Josiah Domonick;...

Jose Felipe Larios

Jose Felipe Larios

Sep 2, 2020

Jose Felipe Larios, 25, earned his wings on September 2, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by parents: Felipe and Ivonne Larios; Brother: Ulises Larios; Sisters: Paulina Larios and Ximena Larios; Maternal Grandmother: Francisca Trejo; Paternal Grandfather: Felipe Larios; Uncles and Aunts:  German and Lourdes, Laura, Esthella, Tere and Guero, Gerardo and Claudia, Chemo y Blanca, Nati, Flor y...

Rodolfo Barrios Zarate

Rodolfo Barrios Zarate

Aug 29, 2020

Rodolfo Barrios Zarate, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife; Eva Rodriquez Barrios; son, Julian Romo Barrios; daughters, Diana Romo Barrios and Julieta Romo Barrios; sister, Rosa Zarate Barrios; 7 grandchildren; step-son, Rudy Altamirano; step-daughter, Carol Catalan; 7 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his step...

Leslie Dee Berryman

Leslie Dee Berryman

Aug 28, 2020

Leslie Dee Berryman, 81, earned his wings on August 28, 2020 in Tubac, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife: Josephine Berrman Gonzales; Sons: Walter Dee Berryman and Max Joseph Sanchez; Sister: Isabel Green; Grandson: Alfred Sanchez; Great Grandchildren: Lexi Valencia; Aiva Monroe Sanchez, Penelope Sanchez and Ivy Sanchez.  He is physically gone, but will continue to live in the...

Maria Socorro Ramirez Islas

Maria Socorro Ramirez Islas

Aug 28, 2020

Maria Socorro Ramirez De Islas, 50, passed away on August 28, 2020. Survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Alberto Islas; children, Laura Islas, Karla Islas and Viridiana Islas; brothers, Francisco, Dora Patricia, Juan Hector, Eduardo and Sonia Ramirez; mother, Petra Felix de Ramirez; and one granddaughter, Arya Angulo and one on the way; as well as many nieces,...

Dianna V. Chavez

Dianna V. Chavez

Aug 28, 2020

Dianna V. Chavez was born on September 25, 1949 at St. Mary’s hospital in Tucson, AZ to Jesus and Connie Corral. She was the first born and was the older sister of her brothers, Daniel, Dennis, and Darrell. She was the only daughter and sister in the family. Dianna was raised in South Tucson where she spent most of her...

Jose Edgardo Durazo-Islas

Jose Edgardo Durazo-Islas

Aug 28, 2020

Jose Edgardo Durazo Islas, 69, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 28, 2020. He is survived by his brothers; Marco Antonio Durazo Islas, Luis Arturo Durazo Islas, Heriberto Durazo Islas, Ruben Durazo Islas and Mario Cesar Durazo Islas, sisters; Elsa I. Dicochea and Maria Estela Bedel as well as many extended family and friends. 

Marcia Ellen Racine

Marcia Ellen Racine

Aug 27, 2020

Marcia Ellen Racine, 72, earned her wings on August 27, 2020 in Rio Rico, Arizona surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband: Randall Racine; Sons: Brian Johnson and Scott Racine; Daughter: Heidi Warner; Brother: Frank Hadsell; Sisters: Helen Daley; Mary Marshall, Olive Hadsell and Onalie Minahan; Mother: Beatrice Hadsell; Grandchildren; Addison Johnson, Brianna Jasmin , Danielle...

Federico V. Fimbres

Federico V. Fimbres

Aug 27, 2020

Fimbres, Federico V., 85, of Tucson, passed peacefully in his sleep August 27, 2020. He was born April 15, 1935. Federico (aka Fred, Freddie, and Moose) proudly served in the USAF and spent his 35-year military career as a jet aircraft mechanic. He received many commendations, and retired as a Master Sergeant with the 162nd Air National Guard. Known for...

Refugio J. Cota

Refugio J. Cota

Aug 26, 2020

Refugio J. Cota, 91, was reunited with her beloved husband on August 26, 2020.  She is survived by her Sons: Salvador Cota Jr. (Vicky) and Richard Cota; Daughters: Gloria C. Rodriguez (Cesar) and Clara Kazemzadeh (Abba); 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandaughter.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Salvador R. Cota and her Daughter...

Esperanza Winske

Esperanza Winske

Aug 26, 2020

Esperanza Winske, 79, of Tucson has passed away. Esperanza is survived by her loving husband; Jose Naranjo, brother; Jesus, sisters Francisca, Teresa, and all her nieces and nephews, whom she loved as her own. Esperanza will by truly missed.

Jose Luis Ojeda

Jose Luis Ojeda

Aug 23, 2020

Joe Luis Ojeda, born on May 17 of 1961 from Long Beach, California. Passed away on August 23, 2020 at the age of 59, in Tucson, Az where he lived since 1984. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Sarah Ojeda. His sons; Frank, Juan, Jose Jr, Angel, Fabian and Little Joe. His daughters; Dominique, and Valerie....

Frank K. Perez

Frank K. Perez

Aug 23, 2020

Frank K. Perez, 94, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 23, 2020. He is survived by his sons; Frank D. Perez (Elisa), Ruben D. Perez (Evangeline) and Rene D. Perez (Patty); brother, Alfonso Perez; sisters, Maria Elena Perez Valenzuela and Placida Perez Valenzuela; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as many family and friends. He...

Arturo Victor Zuniga

Arturo Victor Zuniga

Aug 19, 2020

Arturo V. Zuniga, 79, passed away on August 19, 2020.  He is survived by his sister, Angelina Cota; nephews, Paul Cota, Robert Cota and Jerry Cota; niece, Maria Johnson.  

Evangelina Villa De Balganon

Evangelina Villa De Balganon

Aug 17, 2020

Evangelina Villa De Balganon, 68, earned her wings on August 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her Sons: Javier Balganon and Victor Balganon: Daughters: Lupita Balganon, Cinthia Balganon, Gabriela Balganon and Dulce Alvarez Balganon; Sons in Law: Gilberto Jimenez and Arturo Alvarez; Daughter's in Law: Martha Perez, Lourdes Jimenez and Gabriela Balcazar; Sisters: Hermelinda Villa,...

Roberto "Bobby" Franco Hernandez

Roberto "Bobby" Franco Hernandez

Aug 17, 2020

Roberto Franco Hernandez (Bobby), 48, of Nogales passed away on August 17th, 2020. He is survived by his mother Sylvia Garcia, two eldest sons: Ruben I. Hernandez and Roberto I. Hernandez, two youngest children: Gabriel Hernandez and Ximena Hernandez, and their mother, Bobby’s partner, Ana-Gabriela Romero. He is also survived by his two grandchildren Alvaro Sabino Hernandez and Roberto Ezra...

Julio Lopez Podesta

Julio Lopez Podesta

Aug 17, 2020

Jose Julio Lopez Podesta, 67, passed away on August 17, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Yolanda Yamile Lopez De Garcia; children, Julio Lopez (Ale), Miguel Lopez (Jannina) and Yamile Lopez (Brandon Miller); siblings, Blanca, Enrique, Sergio, Luis Jose and Jaime; grandchildren, Julio, Axel, Lucia and Mila; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Lynda Lou Giles

Lynda Lou Giles

Aug 16, 2020

Lynda Lou Giles passed away quietly early in the morning of August 16, 2020 at her home in Rio Rico Arizona, where she enjoyed many hours with her children and grandchildren. Lynda was the oldest of eight children born to Marva and Glenn Barnes. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on October 30, 1952.

She met Tom Giles while...