Obituaries

Margarita M. Noriega

Margarita M. Noriega

Aug 15, 2020

Margarita M. Noriega, 89, passed away on August 15, 2020. Our mom was a hard worker, always keeping our home clean, and making sure her husband and her children were well taken care of. She was a happy and sweet mom. We had lots of good times when everybody got together at our home for parties. Mom and dad would...

Kristopher B. Quintero

Kristopher B. Quintero

Aug 14, 2020

Kristopher B. Quintero (Kris), 51, of Tucson Arizona, has gone in peace to be with our Lord and Savior on August 14, 2020. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ray and Rose Quintero, and brother Ray. He is survived by his son Rene, brother Jim (Gina) Quintero, sister Karen Robles, nieces/nephews, aunts, and countless cousins and friends.

Kris...

Farkhandeh Motawasseli-Mirai

Farkhandeh Motawasseli-Mirai

Aug 14, 2020

On Friday Aug 14, 2020.Mary Utley Went to be with Jesus. We have lost a kind, loving, and beautiful woman. Mary was a loving and gracious woman whose smile could light up any room. God gave her the gift of kindness, hospitality and generosity. Not everyone has the gift of generosity and Mary was the most giving person. You would...

Horacio N. Andrejol

Horacio N. Andrejol

Aug 14, 2020

Horacio N. Andrejol, 86, passed away on August 14, 2020.  His services will take place in Opodepe, Sonora, Mexico.

No me lloren pues ahora soy libre. Sigo el camino que Dios me asignó. El me vio cansado, me arropó en sus brazos y murmuró a mi oído “ven conmigo“ y tomé su mano cuando oí su llamado. He encontrado esa...

Maria Serrano

Maria Serrano

Aug 13, 2020

Maria Serrano, 79, earned her wings on August 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by Sons: Sergio, Eduardo, Roberto, Arturo, Marco Antonio and Oliver; Daughters: Maria Lourdes, Maria Elena and Maribel; Brothers: Enrique, Rogelio, Efrain and Jorge; Sisters: Esperanza, Manuela and Alicia; Chosen Sister: Paquita; 27 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren.  She has physically left, but...

Adeline Lopez

Adeline Lopez

Aug 13, 2020

Adeline Lopez, 75, passed away on August 13, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Casillas (Mano Nava); granddaughters, Sabrina Campuzano, Melina Casillas and Mychaela Casillas; grandsons, Richard Campuzano, Oscar David Campuzano and Alec Casillas; siblings, Norma (Jim) Nicholson, Frances Valdez, Frankie (Olga) Camargo, Mary Lou Ruiz, Esther (Ed) Serrano, Terri (Rob) Jones and Mary (Art) Olivas; 4 great-grandchildren,...

Anna Karina Cervantes

Anna Karina Cervantes

Aug 12, 2020

Anna Karina Cervantes, 45, passed away on August 12, 2020.  She is survived by her mother, Maria Teresa Coss and Luis Coss; her children, Javier Ernesto Cervantes, Juan Pablo Cervantes and Joel Cervantes; granddaughter Jemma Cervantes; brother, Joel Pena, Jr.; father of her children, Javier Ernesto Cervantes; fiance, Arturo Rivera; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by...

George Bracamonte

George Bracamonte

Aug 10, 2020

George Bracamonte, 64, of Tucson Arizona, passed away August, 10th 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie Bracamonte whom he shared 36 years of marriage. His son, Martin Estrada who he took in as his own, and three grandchildren; Sophia Estrada, Celeste Estrada and Bradley Estrada; along with one brother and six sisters. He strongly dedicated most of...

Marco Antonio Orantez Jr.

Marco Antonio Orantez Jr.

Aug 10, 2020

Marco Antonio Orantez Jr., 28, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 10, 2020. He is survived by his beloved fiance; Kasandra Moreno, children; Marco Jr., Alianna, Emanuel and Julian Orantez, mother; Maritza, father; Mark Sr. (Libba), maternal grandparents; Maria and Miguel Moreno, paternal grandparents; Hortercia and Angel Esparza, sisters; Venessa, Vianca, Valerie and Maritza, neice; Lali as well as...

Guillermo Moreno Jr.

Guillermo Moreno Jr.

Aug 10, 2020

Guillermo Moreno Jr., 35, of Tucson has passed away. On August 10, 2020 he earned his wings to heaven. He is survived by his loving wife; Iramis Moreno, brothers; Aaron Moreno and George Beltran, sisters; Yasmin Gonzalez and Ashley Moreno his parents; Rebecca Aguilar and Guillermo Moreno Sr.

Jimmy Ellis Thornes

Jimmy Ellis Thornes

Aug 10, 2020

Jimmy Ellis Thornes was born September 26, 1958 in Los Angeles, California to Jimmy Thornes and Robbie Thornes. Graduated from Sunnyside high school in 1977. After graduating he joined the US Army from 1978 to 1984 being honorably discharged. After the military, he worked as a cook at a few places, one of those places being Raytheon. He also did...

Andrew Akeem Garcia

Andrew Akeem Garcia

Aug 10, 2020

Andrew Akeem Garcia, 30, earned his wings on August 10, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his parents: Nora Garcia and Jose Luis Garcia; Brother: Hayash Garcia; Sister: Nyssah Garcia Speech; Maternal Grandparents: Guillermo and Olivia Aldana; Paternal Grandmother: Guadalupe Garcia; Aunt: Minerva Mendoza (Jesus); Nephews: Naivah Speech, Ethan Speech and Aaylah Speech; Cousins: Priscilla Mendoza, Paul Mendoza...

Jim D. Lofton

Jim D. Lofton

Aug 9, 2020

Jim D. Lofton, 89, earned his wings on August 9, 2020 in Rio Rico, Arizona surrounded by family.  He is survived by his wife: Joann Lofton; Daughter: Karrie Spear; 6 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his Son: Jim R. Lofton and Daughter: Mavonee Jann Munson (Lofton);  He will be greatly missed by all those...

Pablo Salazar

Pablo Salazar

Aug 9, 2020

Pablo Salazar, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Florentina Salazar; brother, Miguel Angel Salazar; sisters, Guadalupe Salazar and Cecilia Salazar; nieces and nephews, Denise, Horacio, Marcos, Fernanda, Mari, Nicole, Miguel Angel and Rodrigo; as well as many friends.

John William "Billy" Montanez

John William "Billy" Montanez

Aug 9, 2020

John William “Billy” Montañez, born August 31, 1973 passed on August 9, 2020 at the age of 46 years old. He is survived by his three children, Johnny Anthony, Alexis Marie, and Thomas William Montañez, mother of his children, Amanda Montañez, parents Cynthia Matus-Morriss and Ronald R. Morriss, Sylvia C. Montañez, sisters Rhonda Morriss-Bothwell, Alexis Montañez-Negrete, Geovanna Montañez, and Samantha...

James Robert Shonk

James Robert Shonk

Aug 8, 2020

James Robert Shonk, 57, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 8, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jacqueline Shonk; son, Melvin Shonk (Mercedes); daughters, Robyn Shonk (Jason) and Cynthia Kasson (Chris); parents, Melvin and Martha Shonk; brothers, Micheal Shonk (Connie), Don Shonk (Esther), Richard Shonk (Natasha) and Kevin Shonk (Margaret); grandchildren, Cynthia Doughty, Rosa Shonk, Hailey Shonk,...

Lilia Nava Muñoz

Lilia Nava Muñoz

Aug 8, 2020

Lilia Nava Muñoz, 71, passed away on August 8, 2020.  She is survived by her children, Joe N. Muñoz, Jr. and Sabrina N. Muñoz; grandchildren, Victoria Muñoz, Angelica M. Valenzuela, Joe William Muñoz III, Nehemiah N. Felix, Nathaniel T. Felix, Samuel S. Felix and Jacob J. Muñoz; sisters, Bertha Nava, Clementina Nava, Otilia Nava and Meyo Nava; as well as...

Ernesto P Foncerrada

Ernesto P Foncerrada

Aug 7, 2020

Ernesto P. Foncerrada, 93, earned his wings on August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Bertha F. Foncerrada; Sons: Hector Foncerrada; Daughters: Olivia Gonzalez and Miryam F. Ley; Brother: Raul; Sisters: Armida, Zoila, Amparo, Ernestina and Gloria; Grandchildren: Lucette Ramirez, Jessica Gonzalez, Diego F. Ley, Rene H....

Gregory Duarte Lucero

Gregory Duarte Lucero

Aug 6, 2020

Gregory Duarte Lucero, 62, of Tucson was called home by our Lord on August 06, 2020. Born in Grant County, New Mexico, Greg was a kind and gentle soul known for his art and beautiful Native American earring creations. He was preceded in death by his parents Celia and Herminio Lucero; brothers Martin and Herminio Jr. He is survived by...

John L. Herman

John L. Herman

Aug 6, 2020

John L. Herman Jr. left us too early due to Covid-19. He was cared for by the wonderful and caring staff at Tucson Medical Center where he passed on August 6th. This terrible disease did not allow for family members to be by his side, but the Lord took him home so he was not alone. His passing left his...