Obituaries
Tiburcio Escalante
Apr 24, 2020
Tiburcio Escalante, 62, earned his wings on April 24, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his spouse: Griselda Martinez; Sons: David Escalante, Hirann Aaron Escalante, Mario Servin and Cesar Martinez; Daughters: Merari Singers and Salma Escalante; Brothers: Jose Luis Escalante, Sergio Escalante, Manuel Escalante and Rigoberto Escalante; Sisters: Antonia Escalante, Rosa Delia Escalante, Ofelia Escalante and Isabel Cristina...
Reynaldo Sanchez
Apr 24, 2020
Reynaldo "Buddy" Sanchez Jr. was earned his wings to fly home on April 24th of 2020.
He was survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Cecelia Sanchez; sister, Rosa Alvarez; daughter, Alma Yslava (Carlos Yslava); grandchildren, Cassandra, Leticia, Michael Yslava and great grandchildren, Landyn Oberg, Aleena Islas, Logan Oberg and Luke Guevara.
He is preceded in death by his...
Socorro A Bermudez
Apr 24, 2020
Socorro A. Bermudez, earned her wings on April 24, 2020 in Rio Rico, AZ. She is survived by her grandsons: Ernesto Bermudez Vasquez, Elias Bermudez Vasquz, Emmanuel Bermudez Vasquez, Edgar Bermudez Vasquez, Roberto Bermudez and Libier Bermudez; Brothers: Ernesto, Jacinto, Jesus Saturnino and Gilberto; Sisters: Carlota and Bertha; 3 great grandchildren: Maile, Ernesto and Julian. She was a beautician for...
Angel-Matias Miguel Rodriguez
Apr 23, 2020
Angel-Matias "Bubba" Rodriguez, 25, earned his wings and went up to be with the Lord on April 23rd of 2020. He was a young man who loved sports, and was a fan of the Lakers and Greenbay. He enjoyed the Dukes car club, drawing, music and dancing. He is survived by his deeply beloved mother, Ana Rodriguez and brother, Jose...
Christopher S Torres
Apr 23, 2020
Christopher S. Torres, 54, passed away on the April 23rd of 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.
Christopher S. Torres Sr. (Frog, Jefe, Tata, Pops) was a lifelong resident of Tucson, Arizona. Christopher passed unexpectedly on April 23, 2020 at the young age of 54. At the timing of his sudden passing he was admitted to University Medical Center.
He was born...
Cecilia L. Estrada
Apr 19, 2020
Loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, these are just a few words that describe Cecilia (Ceci) Maria Leyva Estrada who was born in Nogales, Arizona November 22, 1949 and gave her last fight on April 19, 2020 at the age of 70. Sole daughter to Guadalupe Leyva, Cecilia was a Nogales native and a Nogales High School...
J. Jesus De La Rosa
Apr 18, 2020
J. Jesus De La Rosa passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 at the age of 90. After several months of declining health, he died peacefully with his beloved family by his side.
J. Jesus was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico on May 1, 1930. He did not have the opportunity for much of an education during his early...
Jose Castro-Gomez
Apr 18, 2020
Jose Castro-Gomez, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. He is survived by his lovely wife: Isabel Mercado Madero; Daughters: Martha Patricia Hernandez, Cindy Castro, Gladys Castro, Karina Castro and Claudia Jasmin; His mother: Ana Maria Gomez; and 10 grandchildren. He may be gone physically but will forever live in the hearts of all those he touched.
Benny Benitez Marin
Apr 18, 2020
Marin, Benny, 79, was called to heaven on April 18th, 2020 when he lost his battle against the horrific COVID-19. Born in Morenci, AZ, he grew up with 9 brothers and sisters.
Benny was a man of many talents, from working as a barber, sheet metal worker, working for NASA during the Apollo 11 mission, to his dream of owning...
Benjamin C. Valenzuela
Apr 18, 2020
Benjamin C. Valenzuela, 86, earned his wings on April 18, 2020. He was survived by his sons; Jose, Luis, and Benjamin Jr Valenzuela; daughters, Beatrice, Estela, and Armelinda; brother, Armando Valenzuela and sisters, Romelia and Guadalupe.
Clementine Lopez
Apr 17, 2020
Clementine "Tiny" Lopez, 67, earned her wings and was sent home on April 17, 2020.
Tiny was best known as a loving mother, life partner, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, niña, and cousin. She was a great believer in forgive and forget. She loved and was greatly loved and will forever be missed.
She was survived by her beloved husband,...
Jesus Martinez
Apr 17, 2020
Jesus Martinez, 82, earned his wings and flew home to be with our Lord on April 17, 2020. He was survived by his sons, Jesus Alarcon Martinez and Geraldo Martinez; daughters, Frances Gloria Lopez (William Mitchell); two grandchildren, David Ernesto Lopez and Daniel Adrian Lopez and 3 great grandchildren, Luz Alicia Lopez, Abel Ernesto Lopez and Santiago Adriel Lopez.
Oscar Lopez Cancio
Apr 17, 2020
Oscar Lopez Cancio passed away on April 17, 2020, at the age of 88 years, in Tucson, Arizona. Oscar was born in Tucson, Arizona, on April 28, 1931. He joined and served in the United States Army at a young age. He fought in the Korean War, and earned six Bronze stars. He was a retired carpenter who worked in...
Roberto Triana Zuniga
Apr 14, 2020
Roberto Triana Zuniga, 73, sadly passed away, earning his wings, on April 14, 2020.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Juana Triana; sons, Jose, Antonio, Mauro, and Pedro; daughters, Maria and Juana; brother, Fransisco and sisters, Andrea, Cancha and Gabina. As well as 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Lucille G Wofford
Apr 13, 2020
Lucille G. Wofford, earned her wings on April 13, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona. She is survived by her Son: Wesley Thomas; Daughter: Susan Ramires; Brothers: Kenneth Malone and Lyle Malone; Sisters: Margaret Lindville and Carol Cooper; and 9 Grandchildren. She is physically gone but will continue to live in the hearts of all those she touched. Services entrusted to Martinez...
Jose Antonio Lopez
Apr 12, 2020
Jose Antonio Lopez, 47, was born in Nogales, Sonora, in 1972. On April 12, 2020, he earned his wings in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his loving father, Francisco Lopez, and mother, Socorro Lopez; brothers, Javier Andres Lopez, Alfredo Lopez and Gerardo Lopez; sister, Veronica Lopez, and many nieces and nephews.
Mike Ahumada
Apr 11, 2020
Mike Ahumada, 98, earned his wings on April 11, 2020 surrounded by his family in Rio Rico, Arizona. His Children: Sydney Joanne Dudikoff, Gloria Alexandria Williams (Kenneth Wayne Williams), Martin Miguel Ahumada (Iveliz Valle Rodriguez), Sylvia Louise Terranova (Shwan Michael Billow), Sergio Ahumada (Ana Lourdes Paez), and Jose Alfredo Ahumada (Maria Jesus Ahumada). Grandchildren: Gabriel Jordan Reinhardt (Jennifer Magregor), Cara...
Ernest Gutierrez
Apr 11, 2020
Ernest Gutierrez, 59, passed away on April 11, 2020. He joined and served in the United States Navy, As an electrician, he was a longtime member of the IBEW Union. He was also passionate about and loved the San Francisco Giants. He is survived by his mother, Alice Gracia, father, Jesus D Gutierrez, son, Alexander Gutierrez; brothers, Frank Gutierrez, John Gutierrez,...
Charles Lara Cruz
Apr 10, 2020
Charles Lara Cruz, 83, earned his wings and passed away on April 10, 2020. He was survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Grace B. Cruz; sons, Charlie (Luz), Ruben (Mary), and Hector; daughters, Gloria (Joe), Delia (Rick), and Maria Olga (Felo); brother, Louie Lara and sisters, Lupe Cramberos, Rosa Gonzales, Delores Olivares; 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and...
Juan A. Garcia
Apr 10, 2020
Juan A. Garcia, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2020.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandra L. Garcia of 37 years. 4 sons Anthony, Jesus, Daniel and Ernesto, 4 daughters Mary Helen, Rita Ann, Alejandra, Jackaline.
Born in Torreon, Mexico On June 15, 1947, to Maria Pasillas and Anotionio Garcia. He...
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