Obituaries

Carmen Mitschke

Carmen Mitschke

Mar 12, 2019

Carmen Mitschke, 77, of Nogales, Arizona, departed this earthly life on March 12, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Joseph Mitschke; she is survived by her sons, George P. Mitschke and Raul Mitschke; brothers, Regulo Miranda, Manuel Miranda and Javier Brambila Jr.; sisters, Martha Olivia Ramos, Maria Elena Brambila, Alma Kuroda and Gloria Hernandez; 7 grandchildren

Services will...

Consuelo Raquel Alvarez

Consuelo Raquel Alvarez

Mar 10, 2019

On a cloudy, breezy Sunday morning, our beloved mother was united with our loving father, Alfredo Alvarez.  Consuelo R. Alvarez, 86 years of age, of Nogales, Arizona, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 10th, 2019.

She was born on September 17, 1932 in Glendale, Arizona to Francisco & Maria Carranza Gonzales.  She is preceded in death by her...

Adelina L Calderon

Adelina L Calderon

Mar 10, 2019

Adelina L Calderon, 83, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2019, surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jesus M. Calderon; Parents: Francisco and Emeteria Lopez; She is survived by her Sons: Jesus G. Calderon, Javier Calderon and Marcos Calderon; Daughters: Lourdes Parra, Anna Alvarado and Mina Franklin; Brother: Guillermo Lopez; Sisters:...

Fernando Gomez

Fernando Gomez

Mar 10, 2019

Fernando Gomez, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2019.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Concepcion Gomez.

 

 

Ernesto V Lopez

Ernesto V Lopez

Mar 7, 2019

Ernesto V. Lopez. 95, was called home to our Lord's side on March 7, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Teresa Valenzuela.  He is survived by his sons: Francisco Valenzuela and Sergio Valenzuela; Daughter: Marisela Garcia Valenzuela; Sister: Yolanda Bernal Valenzuela; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  He may be gone and will...

Yolanda Aguirre De Elias

Yolanda Aguirre De Elias

Mar 6, 2019

Yolanda Aguirre De Elias, 88, earned her wings on March 6, 2019 in Green Valley surrounded by her family.  She was called home to reunite with all her loved ones that have preceded her in death.  She is survived by her Daughter: Martha Elias; Sons: Heriberto Elias and Felizardo "Cacho" Elias; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  She will truly...

Michael Wade Smith

Michael Wade Smith

Mar 4, 2019

Michael Wade Smith, 60, passed away on March 4, 2019 in Rio Rico, Arizona.  He is survived by his sons: David Palomino, Michael Smith and Anthony Martinez; Daughters:  Isabel Trevino and Sandra Boucher; Brothers: Dana Choate and Westley Smith; and 8 Grandchildren.  He will be missed by all those whose hearts he touched.

 

Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels...

Ralph "Payito" B. Corella

Ralph "Payito" B. Corella

Mar 4, 2019

Ralph "Payito" B. Corella was born a twin on October 15, 1959 to Rafael Corella and Adelaide "Lala" Burruel. God called him home on March 4, 2019.  Payito was proceeded in death by his father and more recently his beloved mama. He is survived by his Cuate; Antonio Corella (Patty); his brothers, Robert Gutierrez (Monce), Atanacio Gutierrez (Celia); sisters, Mari...

Suley Gonzalez

Suley Gonzalez

Mar 3, 2019

Suley Gonzalez, 30, of Orange County, California was called home unto the Lord on March 3, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband Jesus A. Villanueva; daughters, Jaelyn Villanueva and Ceanna Gonzalez; brothers, Govanni and Lorenzo; sisters, Chelsea and Diana Gonzalez; and mother, Diana Marron. 

Jeremy Smead McPherson

Jeremy Smead McPherson

Mar 3, 2019

Jeremy Smead McPherson, 42, of Tucson passed away at 7:00 a.m. on March 3, 2019 at his home. Jeremy was born to Randy M. McPherson and Jedonia McPherson on October 23, 1976 in Alton, Illinois. He is survived by his parents; Randy McPherson of Fairview Heights, Illinois and Jedonia McPherson of Tucson, Arizona, sister; Randa McPherson Fairchild and Nathan. He...

Edward G. Doten

Edward G. Doten

Mar 2, 2019

Edward G. Doten, 92, of Tucson, passed away on March 2, 2019. Edward is survived by his son; George Doten, his grandchildren; Chris, Steven, Jennifer, Ryan, Michael, Paul and Brandy. He was preceded in death by his wife; Eva Doten. Edward was a U.S. Postal worker for 45 years as well as a Border Patrolman. He was served our Country...

Joana Aylin Sendino

Joana Aylin Sendino

Feb 28, 2019

Joana Aylin Sendino, 17, earned her wings on February 28, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona.  She is survived by her parents: Miriam Lazcano and Luis Sendino; Her brother: Luis G. Sendino Lazcano; Sister: Yarelyn Sendino Lazcano; Maternal Grandparents: Leticia and Jesus H. Lazcano.  She will truly be missed by all those whose hearts she touched.

 

 

Jose "Louie" Luis Martinez

Jose "Louie" Luis Martinez

Feb 28, 2019

Jose Luis Martinez, 61, of Tumacacori, AZ passed away on February 28, 2019. He is survived by his sons; Danny Martinez (Monica) and Richard Martinez, father; Luis Martinez, brothers; Joe Martinez, Luis Martinez (Isabel) and Gus Martinez(Vicky), sisters; Lupe Martinez, Mary Martinez and Delia Ruiz (Robert), grandchildren; Yliana Eeva, CJ, Raymond and Janessa Martinez and girlfriend, Lourdes Alderete. 

Services pending...please...

Alejandro Andre Ayala Romero

Alejandro Andre Ayala Romero

Feb 27, 2019

Alejandro Andre Ayala, 28, received his calling to paradise on February 27, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona.  He is survived by his parents: Carmen and Arthur Astorga; His Son: Santiago Alejandro Ayala; Brother: Arthur Astorga; Sisters: Paola Romero and Justine Astorga; Maternal Grandparents: Rosa and Roberto Ayala; Paternal Grandparents: Irene and Frank Astorga; Aunts, Uncles and his nephew: Bryson Padilla.  He...

Yoli Brassard

Yoli Brassard

Feb 23, 2019

Yoli Brassard, 68, passed away in the arms of her beloved husband, Tom D. Brassard, on February 23, 2019.  She is also survived by her son, Phillip "Michael" Flores; parents, Frank and Emma Coronado; sister, Lisa (Coronado) Reesing and husband Tom; brothers, Ernie Coronado (Mary), Frank Coronado, Oscar Coronado (Diane) and Dan Coronado (Martha); granddaughter, Alicia Castillo; uncle, Gilbert Coronado...

Maria Butler

Maria Butler

Feb 23, 2019

Maria Butler, 29, of Tucson passed away on February 23, 2019. She is survived by her sons; Isaiah Robert Nelson and Geoffry Peel, daughters; Cathryn Arlett Nelson and Giana Brielle Peele, her father; Stanley Robert Butler, mother; Laura Aguilar, brother; Hector D. Canez, sister; Joelain Canez. 

 

 

 

Jim Richard Lofton

Jim Richard Lofton

Feb 22, 2019

Jim “Bub” “Jimbo” Richard Lofton, 65, of Nogales, Arizona departed this earthly life on February 22, 2019 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his sister; Mavonee Jann Munson. He is survived by his wife: Sherri Ann Lofton; daughters: Dominique Inez McLellan and Collette Lofton; sister: Karrie Jo Spear; Parents; Jim and Joann Lofton; also, 7 grandchildren. A private family...

Yolanda Gutierrez

Yolanda Gutierrez

Feb 19, 2019

Yolanda Gutierrez, 60, of Tucson, Arizona. Passed away on February 19, 2019. Survived by her husband Antonio Gutierrez, sons; Adam and (senaida) Gutierrez, daughters; Lucy Gutierrez (Joe Romero) and Jessica Gutierrez (Nico Merin), brother; Michael Gonzales and sisters; Amparo Terminal and Alima Hernandez.

 

 

Laurencia Garcia

Laurencia Garcia

Feb 16, 2019

Laurencia Garcia, 81, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2019 in Rio Rico, AZ surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by her sisters: Evangelina Rodriguez and Cristina Gonzales.  She is survived by her Sons: Gregorio Rodriguez and Francisco Garcia; Daughters: Gavina Granillo, Maria Granillo and Hermelinda Martinez; Brothers: Elpidio Gonzales, Marcos Gonzales, Jose Gonzales and Pascual...

Elva Schwartz

Elva Schwartz

Feb 14, 2019

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce that Elva Schwartz passed away peacefully on February 14th in her home. Elva was born on September 1st 1945 in Cananea, Sonora to her loving parents, Roberto and Maria Robles. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Schwartz. Elva moved to Arizona in the late 1960's where she...