Obituaries

J. Jesus De La Rosa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stephen Lopez

Stephen Lopez

Apr 9, 2020

On the sands of time, you have left your footprints with Glory. Everyone will know your name and shall recall your Story! Rest in Peace, my best friend, my Amore’.

Stephen R. Lopez Jr. 30 earned his heavenly wings on April 9, 2020. He is survived by his parents Rose Grijalva, Steve and Anita Lopez; Brothers: Javan J. Lopez, Levi...

Phillip Moises Agcaoili

Phillip Moises Agcaoili

Apr 8, 2020

Phillip Moises Agcaoili was born and raised in San Jose, California and moved to Douglas, Az in 1997 with his beautiful wife Jane and their children. In September 2019 he found out he was very ill with cancer and sadly passed away on April 8, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Jane Sarah Agcaoili; sons,...

Juanita V. Romero

Juanita V. Romero

Apr 6, 2020

Juanita “Jennie” V. Romero, 61, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on April 6, 2020 after a long battle with diabetes and Parkinson’s Disease.  Jennie was born on July 13, 1958 to Alberto Vasquez and Juanita (Moreno) Vasquez in Tucson, AZ. After graduating from Sunnyside High School in 1977, she went on to study elementary education at the University of Arizona....

Roberto Arias

Roberto Arias

Apr 5, 2020

Roberto Arias, 82, earned his wings on April 5, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is survived by his brothers: Wilfrido Arias and Luis Arias; Sister: Rosa Delia Lloyd.  

Richard V. Coronado

Richard V. Coronado

Apr 5, 2020

Richard V. Coronado, 62, earned his wings on April 5, 2020. He was survived by his beloved wife Martha Coronado and his sister Mary Salcido (Louis). He is preceded in death by his parents Luis and Hortensia; brothers Luis, Robert and Albert. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eileen Rodriguez. Following this pandemic, he will be given a...

Lorenzo Vasquez Ortiz

Lorenzo Vasquez Ortiz

Apr 5, 2020

Lorenzo Vasquez Ortiz "Wofie", 77, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on April 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jesus and Narceisa Ortiz and his beautiful wife; Betty Ramirez Ortiz. Survived by his children; Larry Ortiz (Angie), Sandra Ortiz (Ruben) and Robert Ortiz (Veronica); long-time partner, (Martina Salazar); 13 grandchildren (Nene) and 19 great-grandchildren (Angel). Our beloved...