Obituaries

Francisco Castro

Francisco Castro

Aug 5, 2020

Sr. Francisco Castro, esposo, padre, abuelo, y buen amigo de muchas personas en Nogales, Arizona. El nació el 23 de mayo de 1940 en Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, sus padres Angela Castro y Rafael Moreno. Su Sra. esposa que en paz descanse Barbarita Castro. Pancho, como lo conocía la comunidad, comenzó su vida de mecánico a muy temprana edad, y fue...

Jose Angel Ayala

Jose Angel Ayala

Aug 5, 2020

Jose Angel Ayala, 72, of  Tucson, Arizona. Passed away to be with the Lord on August 5, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife: Celia Campa Ayala, sons; Jose Estevan Ayala and Raymundo Ayala (Violeta), daughters; Ramona A. Sobrino (Mike), Maria De La Luz Ayala-Rodriguez, Augustina  Ayala and Maria Teresa Ayala-Salas (Sergio), 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; grand-daughter;...

Rosa A Rodriguez

Rosa A Rodriguez

Aug 5, 2020

Rosa A Rodriguez, 60, of Tucson passed away on August 05, 2020. She is survived by her husband; Juan Antonio Lucero Vasquez, sons; Luis, Jorge, Juan, Julio and Isaias, daughters; Yerania and Karla, brother; Agustine, sisters; Irma, Ana, Maria Dolores, Leticia, Lourdes and Maria Isabel, mother; Maria Dolores.

El dia Miercoles 5 de Agosto de 2020,nuestra hermosa madre paso a...

Fidelina Ramirez Ybarra

Fidelina Ramirez Ybarra

Aug 5, 2020

Fidelina Ramirez YbarraOur Beloved, Beautiful MommyJune 6, 1933 – August 5, 2020

Our Beloved Mom came into this world on June 6th, 1933 in Peoria Arizona.  Her mother was a homemaker and her father was a miner.   They lived in many towns in Arizona including Morenci, Clifton, Ajo and Tucson.  Her parents were physically and verbally abusing to her as...

Gloria Esthela Morales Encinas

Gloria Esthela Morales Encinas

Aug 4, 2020

Gloria Esthela Morales Encinas se encontró con Nuestro Señor Jesucristo el día 4 de Agosto del 2020, a la edad de 70 años a causa de complicaciones cardiovasculares. Le sobreviven sus hijos, Gloria Selene y José Antonio Saldamando, Alfonso y Tanya Marisol Lozano, sus nietos, Alan, Janel, Oscar Saldamando y Victoria Lozano. Hermanos; Arturo, Alba, Marcos, Roselina y Gregorio Morales...

Manuela Moreno

Manuela Moreno

Aug 4, 2020

Manuela Moreno, 87, earned her wings on August 4, 2020 in Rio Rico, Arizona. She is survived by her Sons: Marco A. Moreno, Romeo Moreno and Francisco Moreno; Brothers: Ramon Fragoso, Juan Fragoso, Belen Fragoso, Lupita Fragoso and Rosa Fragoso; 9 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.  She may be gone but will forever remain living in the hearts of all...

German Lorta

German Lorta

Aug 4, 2020

German Lorta, 41, was called home to be with our Lord on August 4, 2020 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his parents: Arcenio and Adelita Lorta; Brothers: Javier Lorta, Roman Lorta and Gerardo Lorta; Paternal Grandmother: Gloria Lorta; Nieces: Priscilla, Victoria and Zayda; Nephews: Santiago and Collin.  Gone to soon and unexpectdly, yet will forever live in the...

Deborah Inez Herber

Deborah Inez Herber

Aug 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Inez Herber announces her passing on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the age of 50. Deborah will be lovingly remembered by her handsome son, Jullian "Frankie"; mother, Maria Herber; brother,  Agustin and Anna (sister-in-law); nephews, Alekander "Zander" and Agustin "Auggie"; niece, Angelique; sister, Barbara "Barbie"; niece, Cassandra; nephew,  Richard "Ricky";...

Arturo Rodriguez Garcia

Arturo Rodriguez Garcia

Aug 2, 2020

Arturo Garcia, 88, passed away on August 2nd of 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Loretta Garcia; sons, Victor and Arturo Garcia; daughters, Sally Garcia and Alice Garcia Long; grandchildren, Maggie, Victor Jr, Melissa, Danielle, Gabriella, Adrian, Chris, Ray, Joey and David; great grandchildren, Anthony, Angelo, Rayanne, Angelique, Adriana, Jacob, Kendall, Milan, Alex, Adrian Jr, Allie...

Alex O. Muñoz

Alex O. Muñoz

Aug 1, 2020

Alex O. Muñoz Sr., 44, passed away on August 1, 2020. He is survived by his children, Alex Muñoz, Jr., Timothy Muñoz and Frank Muñoz; mother of his children, Lyssa Urquides; parents, Manny and Gloria Valenzuela; siblings, George Muñoz, Jr., Brian Muñoz, Cesar Dabdoub, Suzette Muñoz, Angel Muñoz and Angela Brown; compadres, Richard Ochoa and Gilbert Muñoz, Jr.; nieces and nephews;...

Hugo Villanueva

Hugo Villanueva

Jul 31, 2020

Hugo Villanueva Cabrera (64) passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Ana Maria Villanueva and their seven children – Hugo Villanueva (Sarah), Gladys Rice (Malik), Ildefonso “Poncho” Villanueva, Ana Karina Villanueva, Margarita Marquez (Alexander), Sylvia Villanueva (Pedro Alonso) & Ernestina Jazmine Villanueva. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren – Alicia, David,...

Juan Alvaro Figueroa

Juan Alvaro Figueroa

Jul 31, 2020

Juan Alvaro Figueroa (John), 60, passed away on July 31, 2020, in his home in Rio Rico. He is survived by his four children Jordan Figueroa, Marisa Ayala, Alexandra Figueroa, and Jessie Figueroa. His father Arnulfo Figueroa, his sisters Sandra Figueroa, Noelia, Bjerken, Gerardina Figueroa, Irene Ortiz, and Diana Graziano, his grandchildren Cameron R. Ayala, Evangelina M. Ayala, Tristan E....

Mercedes P. Cordova

Mercedes P. Cordova

Jul 30, 2020

Mercedes P. Cordova, 86, passed away on July 30, 2020. She is survived by her children, Gloria H. Cole (Lenworth), Ramon T. Cordova (Sonia), Luz M. Cordova, Jose L. Cordova (Liz), Sergio A. Cordova (Estela), Lorena B. Lopez, Horacio U. Cordova (Diana), Violeta C. Pedrego (Eric) and Dulce M. Cordova; siblings, Maria de Jesus vda de Aldecoa, Concepcion vda de...

Lucia V. Corella

Lucia V. Corella

Jul 30, 2020

Lucia V. Corella, 79, passed away on July 30, 2020.  She is survived by her children, Frances Lopez, Jose Corella, Jesus Corella, Richard Corella, Jorge L. Corella, Juan Corella, Rosa Cruz and Heriberto Corella; siblings, Carmen Lopez, Felipe Villegas, Pedro Villegas and Roberto Villegas; 31 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family. 

Adan H. Marquez

Adan H. Marquez

Jul 28, 2020

Adan H. Marquez, 58, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on July 28, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife; Rosa V. Marquez, sons; Adan Marquez Jr. Geraldo Marquez and Javier, brothers; Agustin Marquez and Jose Manuel Marquez, sisters; Rosa Rodriguez, Alma Delia Marquez, Ana Flores and Eva Luz Marquez.

Jesus F. Zuniga

Jesus F. Zuniga

Jul 28, 2020

Jesus F. Zuniga, 75, passed away on July 28, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Aida Zuniga; sons, Mario Zuniga and Jesus A. Zuniga; daughters, Lourdes Zuniga, Cecilia Zuniga, Martha Zuniga and Sandra Zuniga; brothers, Daniel Zuniga, Jr., Francisco Zuniga and Everardo Zuniga; sisters, Isabel Zuniga, Virginia Morales, Guadalupe Zuniga and Sofia Zuniga; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Preceded...

Augustin Manuel Huerta, Sr.

Augustin Manuel Huerta, Sr.

Jul 27, 2020

Former Constable Augustin “Augie” Huerta, a longtime member of the local law enforcement community who also served as Nogales police chief, was found dead at his home in Rio Rico on Monday. He was 73. A native Nogalian and popular local musician, Huerta was known for his easygoing nature and amiable personality. “He always had a special ability to get...

Art Garcia Martinez Jr.

Art Garcia Martinez Jr.

Jul 27, 2020

Art Garcia Martinez, the Lord Jesus Christ called for Art at young age of 55. It was the morning of July 27, 2020 when he took his last breath here on earth. Born October 15, 1964 in Tucson, Arizona to Art Sr. and Mary Ellen Martinez. He is survived by his mother of his children; Clarissa Ybarra, children; Christopher (Brittany)...

Yasmin Tyrrell

Yasmin Tyrrell

Jul 25, 2020

Yasmin Tyrrell, 62, of Tucson has peacefully passed away. The world was blessed with a kind hearted soul. This kind soul is now resting peacefully in heaven with her husband; Raul Tyrrell. Yasmin truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, such as; chatting with family and friends. She had an ability to reach people in a deep empathetic...

Aida D. Lopez

Aida D. Lopez

Jul 25, 2020

Aida D. Lopez, 69, of Tucson has passed away. She is survived by her son; Oscar Valdez, daughters; Lillian Valdez and Linda Stimbert, brothers; Alejandro Lopez Durazo, sisters; Leticia Lopez, Maria Valdez and Rosario Lopez.