Obituaries

Cecilia Marlene Tautimer

Cecilia Marlene Tautimer

Feb 1, 2019

Cecilia Marlene Tautimer, 65, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away last Friday night, February 1, 2019, due to long-term complications from heart surgery in 2012. Although she had been sick for some time, it was sudden for her immediate family, her caregivers. Marlene was born on December 10, 1953, the youngest of four siblings. She is survived by her daughter; Tisa,...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

Feb 1, 2019

Jose Garcia, 87, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2019 surrounded by family.  He is survived by his Sons: Jose Garcia, Antonio Garcia and Ramon Garcia; Daughters: Carmen Villanueva, Alma Garcia and Cindy Garcia; 14 Grandchildren and 25 Great-Grandchildren.  He will be truly missed but never forgotten.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels-Nogales. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels on...

Luis E Bustamante

Luis E Bustamante

Jan 29, 2019

Luis Bustamante, 84, earned his wings on January 29, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona surrounded by his family.  He is survived by wife of 58 years: Angie Bustamante; Son: Luis Bustamante; Daughters: Ana Lizbeth Fiore and Maritza Bustamante; 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. 

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Mary Helen Marsteller

Mary Helen Marsteller

Jan 28, 2019

Mary Helen Marsteller (Peli), 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 28, 2019. Mary is preceded in death by her husband: Arthur; Son: Christopher; Father: Gustavo Garcia; Mother: Juana Lopez; Stepfather: Saturnino Lopez. Mary is survived by her daughters; Magda and Christina (Manny), brother; Manuel Rios, sisters; Cecilia Cavazos (Jr.), Rachel Marsteller (David) and Yolanda Montano (Henry),...

Lawrence Edward Phillips

Lawrence Edward Phillips

Jan 26, 2019

Lawrence Edward Phillips, age 73 passed Away early Saturday afternoon, January 26, 2019, at the Arizona State Veterans Home in Tucson, AZ. Born in Toledo, OH, on August 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Leo and Stella (Cox) Phillips. He attended schools in Johnson City, TN and Chicago, IL. In 1965 he was married to Linda (Crouch)...

Ramona Cecilia Burrola

Ramona Cecilia Burrola

Jan 26, 2019

Ramona Cecilia Burrola, 40, of Tucson,Arizona. Passed away on January 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Faather: Ignacio Burrola; She is survived by her husband, Jesus Moreno; Son: Jesus Manuel Moreno Burrola; Daughter: Francisca Guadalupe Moreno Burrola; Brother: Martin Pizano; Sisters: Alma Griselda Burrola De Celaya, Rosa Deliai Burrola De Moreno, and Juanita Asucena Burrola De Rivera;...

Edith O. Alvarez

Edith O. Alvarez

Jan 25, 2019

Edith O. Alvarez, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on January 25, 2019. She is survived by her sons; Pablo Jr., Robert (Nivea), Jose Manuel (Olivia), Samuel (Maribel) and Joel, daughters; Maria Elena Almada (Victor), Diana Fierro (Bene), Brenda Camacho (Raymond) and Edith, brothers; Juberto Ortiz and Sigberto Ortiz, sisters; Blanca Castillo and Elma Martinez and 13 grandchildren. She is...

Elvia Yolanda Carrillo

Elvia Yolanda Carrillo

Jan 24, 2019

Elvia "Yolie" Carrillo, 59, was called home to the Lord's side on January 24, 2019 in Rio Rico, Arizona.  She is survived by her Son: Marco A. Guevara; Daughters: Rebekah Rayas and Sarah Hinojosa; Brothers: Jesse Carrillo, Robert Carrillo and Raul Carrillo; 10 grandchildren.  A great person with a heart of gold whom would share her beautiful smile with anyone...

Lawrence David Jones

Lawrence David Jones

Jan 22, 2019

Lawrence D. Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully, at his Amado home with family by his side, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

He was born on June 22nd, 1934, in FT. Huachuca, AZ to John and Inez Jones of the Parker Canyon Ranch.  He graduated from Patagonia High School in 1952. He was very active in sports, playing and lettering...

Guillermo V. Santa Maria

Guillermo V. Santa Maria

Jan 20, 2019

Guillermo V. Santa Maria, 90, from Tucson passed away on January 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Leonila Santa Maria; son, Robert Santa Maria; daughters, Martha Encinas, Bertha Villasenor, Norma Santa Maria and Sylvia Martinez; brothers, Hilario, Francisco, Arturo, Horacio, Rogelio and Antonio Santa Maria; sisters, Virginia Robles, Maria Elena Bonillas and Hortencia Samorano; 12 grandchildren and 15...

Amelia Z Gallegos

Amelia Z Gallegos

Jan 20, 2019

Amelia Z. Gallegos, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona while surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her sons: Hector (Betty), Horacio (Patricia), Cesar (Dora Alicia), and Rene (Mariela); Brothers: Francisco Zepeda and Sergio Zepeda; Sisters: Alicia Pacheco and Leticia Tinglev; Grandchildren: Annette, Vanessa, Christian, Antonio, Gitzeni, Cesar, Marco...

Marie Christy Salazar

Marie Christy Salazar

Jan 17, 2019

Marie Christy Salazar, 52, of Tucson passed away on January 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughter; Annette M. Warren, brothers; Frank Favela and Ray Salazar, sisters; Jenny Favela and 5 grandchildren. Marie (known as Christy) was loved by many people from every area of Tucson. Marie was a very happy and fun person who helped anyone in need....

William B. Vindiola

William B. Vindiola

Jan 17, 2019

William B. Vindiola, 70, passed away on January 17, 2019. Born in Tucson, AZ on March 31, 1948, the eldest boy of six children. He is preceded in death by parents, Angel and Anita Vindiola. Survived by his wife, Mary Helen Vindiola, sons; Jacob (Erica) and Guillermo (Patricia) Vindiola, daughters; Veronica Murillo (Jorge), Rebekah Zuniga (Isaac), Anna Vindiola (Temo) and...

Rigoberto Fuentes Paredes

Rigoberto Fuentes Paredes

Jan 17, 2019

Rigoberto Fuentes Paredes, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was born November 28, 1971 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico to Maria Fuentes Paredes. He was a graduate of Pueblo High school and soon after married the love of his life, Denise Vigil, on February 25, 1995 in Tucson, Arizona. He was...

Dezerae Roze Guzman

Dezerae Roze Guzman

Jan 16, 2019

Dezerae Roze Guzman, was called home to be an angel in Heaven on January 16, 2019. She is survived by her loving parents, Francisco and Lupita Guzman; grandparents, Arthur and Lucia Ortiz, Francisco and Veronica Guzman; brothers, Juan, Josh and James; sister, Yesenia; god-parents, Cassandra Rodriguez and Jaime Ortiz. In her short time on earth she brought joy and happiness...

Guillermina Soto Olivas

Guillermina Soto Olivas

Jan 15, 2019

Gullermina S. Olivas, 74, of Sahuarita Az, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years Eugenio M. Olivas in 2014. She leaves behind her daughter Rosalva Olivas and son Eugene Olivas , 3 brothers;  Humberto, Norberto, and Oscar ,2 sisters; Imelda and Bertha. 9 grandchildren; Maribel, Daniel, Victor, Gabriel, Olivia, Alberto, Gilberto, Ilianna, and...

Carmen B. Matus

Carmen B. Matus

Jan 14, 2019

On January 14th, 2019, Carmen B. Matus was called to join her departed loving brothers and sisters. “Nana Carmen” as she was so well known by her family, entered this world on April 29th, 1928 in Duquesne, AZ. Carmen was the youngest and last child of the Rivera’s, a name whose roots run deep within Southern Arizona and is considered...

Rita M. Fajardo

Rita M. Fajardo

Jan 13, 2019

Rita M. Fajardo went home to Heaven on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  Born to Jose Martinez and Ruperta Xochihua Martinez in Bisbee, Arizona. She will be missed tremendously by her beloved husband of 66 years, Alfonso Fajardo, Sr.; children, Alfonso (Al) Fajardo Jr. and wife, Leticia, Blanca Fajardo and Edgar Teran and wife, Sandra; her grandchildren whom affectionately called her...

Robert John Espinosa

Robert John Espinosa

Jan 13, 2019

Robert John Espinosa, 52, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his children, Secily Nicole Espinosa (Mikey) and Robert "BJ" Joseph Espinosa; brothers, Peter Espinosa (Grace), Jesse Espinosa and Antonio Espinosa (Celina); sisters, Julie Davis, Sheila Encinas (Ernie), Patsy Richie (Cody) and Felicia Espinosa (Gerry); grandchildren, Mariah Nicole Sabori and Molly Nicole Sabori...

Rosa Violeta Leal

Rosa Violeta Leal

Jan 12, 2019

Rosa Violeta Leal, 90, earned her wings in Nogales, Arizona on January 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband: Pedro Leal; Parents: Antonio and Cristina Agosttini; Son: Rodrigo; Brother: Alvaro; and Sister: Maria Elena.  She is survived by her Sons: Marco, Julio, and Jorge; Daughters: Irma, Olivia, Lupita and Frances; 22 Grandchildren...

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