Obituaries

Orlando Rios

Orlando Rios

Oct 31, 2019

Orlando Rios, 42, of Tucson,AZ. Passed away on October 31, 2019. Survived by his sons; Orlando Rios Jr. and Aaron Rios; daughter; Aylene Maria Rios, parents; Roque and Josefina Rios, brothers; Rogelio, Osbaldo and Roque Jr. Rios, sister; Lourdes Rios Garcia. He is preceded in death by his sister; Lidia Rios Durazo, brother; Oscar Rios.

Daniel Arturo Lopez

Daniel Arturo Lopez

Oct 31, 2019

Daniel Arturo Lopez, 62, of Tucson,AZ. Passed away on October 31, 2019. He is survived by his sons; Daniel A. Lopez II(Valerie) and Rene D. Albright: daughter; Amanda M. Lopez: mother; Elia I. Lopez: brother; David A. Lopez: sister; Gloria I Woodmansee(Bill): 5 grandchildren; aunts;Maryann and Tilly Lopez. He was preceded in death by his father Efren B. Lopez. He...

Christopher Luke Milich

Christopher Luke Milich

Oct 30, 2019

Christopher Luke Milich, 57, was called home on October 30, 2019 in Sonoita, Arizona.  He is survived by his brothers: Tom Milich and Don O'Brien; and sister: Valory Lantry.

Eva Butcher Salinas

Eva Butcher Salinas

Oct 29, 2019

Eva Butcher Salinas, age 96, passed away peacefully in Tuesday Arizona, October 29, 2019 at Care Haven Adult Care Home in Tucson Arizona. She was born September 3, 1923 in Monterey Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husband Augustine Salinas, grandson Alvaro Meza, daughter in-law...

Gilberto Martinez Rivera

Gilberto Martinez Rivera

Oct 27, 2019

Gilberto Martinez Rivera, 75, earned his wings on October 27, 2019 in Rio Rico, Arizona surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife: Eduviges Martinez; Sons: Gilberto Francisco Martinez, Daniel Ernesto Martinez and Javier Armando Martinez; Daughters: Erika Martinez and Anna Karina Martinez; Brother: Sergio Martinez; Sister: Margarita Martinez; 17 grandchidren and 6 great grandchildren.  He is...

Francisco R. Rabago-Rios

Francisco R. Rabago-Rios

Oct 26, 2019

Francisco R. Rabago-Rios, 65, of Tucson Passed away on October 26, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, sons; Francisco Jr. and Juan Carlos, daughters; Veronica and Maria, brother; Juan Manuel, sisters; Manuela, Mercedes, Ana, Martha Gloria and Guadalupe and 11 grandchildren.

Tom Acosta Maken

Tom Acosta Maken

Oct 24, 2019

Tom Acosta Maken, 49, was called home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife: Perla Acosta; Son: Jacob Acosta; Daughters: Tamika Acosta and Dominique Acosta; Mother: Guadalupe Maken Acosta; Brothers: Jesus Acosta, Pedro Eduardo Acosta and Steve Acosta; He is preceded in death by his sister: Ivette...

Alexa Monique Gonzalez

Alexa Monique Gonzalez

Oct 20, 2019

Alexa Monique Gonzalez, 22, was called home on October 20, 2019. She has gone home to reunite with her loving father, Marco Antonio "Bubba" Gonzalez whom preceded her in death 1 year ago.  She is survived by her Mother: Sonia Iniguez; Grandparents: Antonio and Blanca Gonzalez and Manuel and Martha Pacheco; Brother: Sebastian Iniguez; Sister: Jasmine Iniguez; Uncles and Aunts:...

Jose De Jesus "BUGA" Trujillo

Jose De Jesus "BUGA" Trujillo

Oct 17, 2019

Jose De Jesus "Buga" Trujillo, 35, earned his wings on October 17, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his father: Jose De Jesus Trujillo; Grandparents: Francisco and Maria Luisa Haro, Clemente and Basilica Trujillo;  He is survived by his loving mother: Dora Luz Haro; Brother: Gabriel Haro (Claribel); Sister: Deborah Trujillo; Nephews and nieces: Louie, Christian,...

Jose Jesus Valle

Jose Jesus Valle

Oct 15, 2019

Jose Jesus Valle, 67, earned his wings on October 14, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his wife: Concepcion Valle; Sons: Omar Valle (Veronica) and Reyes Valle (Carlet); Daughter: Sara Valle; Brother: Octavio Valle; and 5 grandchildren: Isamar, Marco Emilio, Romina and Alejandro.  

Cruz M. Valdez

Cruz M. Valdez

Oct 12, 2019

Con un gran vacio nos dejo Cruz Mendez Valdez con su partida. Nos dejo con un gran dolor pero sabemos que esta en un lugar mejor sin sufrimiento y dolor. Con su partida dejo atras su esposo Oscar G. Valdez, hijos Oscar G. Valdez Jr., Heriberto Valdez, Armando Valdez y hijas Maria Valdez y Francisca Valdez, hermanas Dolores Barnett y...

Juanita M. Vasquez

Juanita M. Vasquez

Oct 10, 2019

Juanita M. Vasquez, 86, of Tucson,AZ. Passed away on October 10, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband Alberto J. Vasquez. She is survived by her sons; Alberto M. Vasquez, Gilbert M. Vasquez and Jorge M. Vasquez;daughters; Juanita V. Romero and Aida M. Vasquez; brothers; Guillermo Moreno, Abelardo Moreno and Ispidirion Moreno; sisters; Frances Casillo, Alicia Guillen and Maria Concepcion...

Cecilia Barbara Kennedy

Cecilia Barbara Kennedy

Oct 9, 2019

CECELIA “CINDY” GODINEZ KENNEDY, 62, unexpectedly passed away, October 9, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born February 9, 1957 in Bisbee, Arizona to the late Angela De La Cruz Godinez & Guillermo “Memo” Godinez. She is preceded in death by her parents, her older brother, Henry Hernandez and sister Regina Gay. Loving mother to Christoper Godinez and Kyle Kennedy....

Pedro Rolando Lozano

Pedro Rolando Lozano

Oct 7, 2019

Pedro Rolando Lozano, 83, passed away in peace surrounded by his family on October 7, 2019. He was born October 19, 1935 in Monterrey, Mexico, to parents Angelica and Arturo Lozano. 

Pedro’s true passion in life was to love his family and make sure his friends felt just as loved. His kind heart and joyful smile warmed the hearts of...

Ignacio David Blanco

Ignacio David Blanco

Oct 5, 2019

Ignacio David Blanco, 23, of, Tarzana California, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on October 5, 2019. He survived his sons, Ismael, Emiliano, Adriel, mother;  Maria S. Sandoval, father; Ignacio Blanco, sisters; Eva and Anjelica Flores, brothers; Danny, Hector, Jorge, Chris and Armando. Ignacio loved his kids and his family. If Ignacio had a spirit animal it would be a Bronco,...

Antonio Leyva-Chavez

Antonio Leyva-Chavez

Oct 5, 2019

Antonio Leyva-Chavez, 93, of Tucson passed away in peace, surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2019 at Banner University Hospital. Antonio was born on February 6, 1926 in Mexico. He was the son of Cruz and Julio Leyva. He married Guadalupe Nino and from that union came 7 daughters and 9 sons. Carmen Baca (Lorenzo), Marcela, Josefina, Leticia Leyva-Boone...

Norma Alicia Bracamonte

Norma Alicia Bracamonte

Oct 4, 2019

A devoted wife, amazing mother and loving grandmother, Norma Alicia Bracamonte, 72, is now rejoicing in Heaven after a strong battle against cancer.  She became a guardian angel on October 4, 2019 to her beloved husband of 53 years, Ernesto V. Bracamonte; son, Victor Ernesto Bracamonte; daughters; Clarissa Loya (Miguel) and Melissa Bracamonte; brother, Sergio Armando Miranda (Elvia); sisters, Connie...

Amanda Islava

Amanda Islava

Sep 30, 2019

Amanda Islava, 67, departed this earthly life on Monday, September 30th. Her final days and hours were spent in the presence, comfort, and love of her family. She is survived by her sons, Francisco Javier Islava Jr (Sandra Mendoza), Alberto Islava, and Raul Islava (Nadia Gil), as well has his daughters, Liliana Webb (Jason) and Alicia Islava (Jesús Garcia Jr.);...

Ernesto Durazo Jr.

Ernesto Durazo Jr.

Sep 28, 2019

Ernesto Durazo Jr., 65, of Tucson passed away on September 28, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Concepcion Durazo, mother; Maria Teresa Durazo, children; Ernie (Patti) and Marco (Michelle), and Diana Lara (Ben), brothers; Alfonso and Gustavo Durazo, sister; Terri Lemus, Grandchildren; Dora, Joseph, Gabriella, Marco, Benjamin, Neveah, and Arianna.

Ernesto Durazo...

Dionisio Herman Romero

Dionisio Herman Romero

Sep 27, 2019

Dionisio Herman Romero, 68, of Tucson, Arizona, entered into the glory of our Lord on September 27, 2019. He is survived by his loving sister, Carmen R. Tapia; nieces, Michelle Espinoza and Rosemary Medina; nephews, Rafael Tapia, Raul Tapia and Robert Romero, George Romero. Dionisio shared love of his Tribe (Pasca Yaqui), with great passion to serve in any way...