Obituaries

Gary Pennington

Gary Pennington

Sep 7, 2018

Gary Pennington, 62, of Tucson, Arizona, was called to the presence of our Lord on September 7, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Josie Pennington; sons, Gary Pennington and Cameron Copeland; daughters, Hydeia Pennington, Dr. Treya Allen and Amber Williams; brothers, Kenneth Pennington; sisters Cynthia Pennington, Francine Fields (Henry); 10 grandchildren. Gary was a loving father, devoted husband,...

George Huddleston

George Huddleston

Sep 6, 2018

George Huddleston, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away September 6, 2018. Our Family celebrates the life of our loving, compassionate, and caring Father, Grandfather, and Husband. The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 4:00 pm at Christian Faith Fellowship, 1900 N. Country Club, Tucson, AZ. Pastor Dave Dahlberg will be officiating the service. George was...

Maria S. Borbon

Maria S. Borbon

Sep 3, 2018

Maria Socorro Borbon went home to Heaven on September 3, 2018.  She is survived by her son, Herman Clell Schrader; daughters, Josefina E. Dominguez and Lillian Schrader Machado; sister, Ernestina Flores Hernandez; grandchildren, Herman Clell Schrader Jr., Josefina Maria Johnson, Juan Alejandro Dominguez Torres; Roberto "Bobby" Schrader Machado, Cesar Schrader Machado and Samantha Schrader Machado.

Luis Manuel Dominguez

Luis Manuel Dominguez

Sep 1, 2018

Luis Manuel Domínguez tenía 61 años y vivía en Tucson, Arizona al momento de su fallecimiento. Él deja a su esposa de 34 años Graciela (Parra) Domínguez quien cuidó de él y permaneció a su lado hasta sus últimos momentos. El nació en Santa Cruz, Sonora el 18 de septiembre de 1956. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Manuela Salazar y Alejandro Domínguez y hermano José Gonzales. Los hermanos de Luis, José Gonzales (fallecido), Enrique Gonzales, Evangelina Valenzuela, Silvia Domínguez y Francisca Luzania formaron una parte muy importante en su vida. Luis amaba a sus maravillosos hijos Felipe Domínguez, Mónica Domínguez, Luis Manuel Domínguez Jr., Luis Miguel Domínguez, Orlando Domínguez y Karina Michelle Duarte, los cuales lo extrañaran mucho. También deja al partir a sus nietos quien adoraban a...

Darlene Macias

Darlene Macias

Aug 30, 2018

Darlene "Zena" Macias, 10/13/1954- 08/30/2018

Passed away peacefully at the age of 63, at Tucson Medial Center. Daughter of Jennie F. Piery who she loved unconditionally. She had a tough fight against diabetes, which eventually won because she is now with the Lord almighty in heaven. She is a High School graduate from La Cholla High School in Tucson, AZ....

Yolanda Tapia Ortiz

Yolanda Tapia Ortiz

Aug 30, 2018

Yolanda T. Ortiz Padilla, 60, went home to Heaven on August 30, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward F. Padilla that she has known since the age of 14. Her children and their families: Edward Real and Melissa Real (Nicholas and Lauren), Edward Padilla (Ures, Aztlan and Esais), Jose Manuel Padilla (Alexia), Jesus Edmundo Padilla and Jessica (Andres, Juju, Ruben,...

Willie Godinez

Willie Godinez

Aug 28, 2018

Willie P. Godinez, 87, earned his wings on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Guadalupe Alvarez and his son William Alvarez Godinez.  He is survived by his daughters: Guillermina "Mina" Godinez Alvarez (Barbarito), Irma Irene Godinez, Patricia Alvarez Godinez, Jeannette Godinez (Carlos) Martinez ; Sister: Maria "Bebe"...

Carrel Conley

Carrel Conley

Aug 27, 2018

Carrel Conley was born on April 21, 1933 in New York City to Grace and Richard Conley, but home was Ridgefield, Connecticut. Carrel was the second of 4 daughters, (sisters Grace, Elaine & Joan), all of whom spent their first years in Ridgefield.

During World War II they were they all moved to the San Francisco area to be closer...

Marco Antonio Gonzalez

Marco Antonio Gonzalez

Aug 27, 2018

Marco Antonio Gonzalez, 46, was called home to be with our Lord on August 27, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Juan Ornelas, Florencia Murillo, Carlos Gonzalez and Norma Valenzuela.  He is survived by his daughter: Alexa Monique Gonzalez; Parents: Antonio and Blancan E. Gonzalez; Brothers: Ruben G. Gonzalez, David Rene Gonzalez and Axel...

Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix

Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix

Aug 26, 2018

Guadalupe Chiapa-Felix, earned her wings on August 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. She has now reunited with her husband, Heriberto Ruiz Pacheco, whom precedes her in death.  They got married on November 11, 1960.  She is survived by her sons: Heriberto I. Chiapa-Pacheco and Fernando Pacheco (Mary Margaret); Daughters: Maria G. Lizarraga (Jose Vasquez) and Antonia Pacheco (Martin Magallanes);...

Steven Anthony Washington Jr.

Steven Anthony Washington Jr.

Aug 25, 2018

Our charismatic and beautiful son and brother, Steven Anthony Washington Ortega, Jr. was taken into Heaven on August 25, 2018 at the precious age of 8 years old.  Survived by his parents; Steven Anthony Washington, Sr. and Armida Ortega; sisters, Esmeralda Washington and Aaliyah Ortega; paternal grandmother, Chanda Pierce; maternal grandmother, Esther Ortega; cousins, Jennifer, Carlos, Marina, Julissa, Clarissa, Alyssa,...

Harold Erich Alexander Draeger

Harold Erich Alexander Draeger

Aug 24, 2018

Harold Erich Alexander Draeger, 64, passed away on August 24, 2018 in Rio Rico, AZ.  He is survived by his wife Lee Fratt and his brother Shields Draeger.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Emiliano Gaston Bernal

Emiliano Gaston Bernal

Aug 24, 2018

On the afternoon of August​ 24, 2018, a heart of gold stopped beating. Emiliano Gaston Bernal has joined with his beloved mother, Judith Bernal, in Heaven. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona.

Emiliano touched the lives of many. He was a giving person with an incredible heart. Emiliano saw the good in everyone and in every situation. He...

Marvin Watkins, Jr.

Marvin Watkins, Jr.

Aug 22, 2018

Marvin Watkins Jr., 67, passed away on August 22, 2018. He is survived by his son, Marvin Watkins lll; daughter, Lisa Molina; brothers, Larry and Anthony Watkins; sisters, Marlene Hall and Gloria Gay Marshal; nieces and nephews, Brandon Carradine, Donny Ray Birdow, James Hall, Germayne Harris and numerous others; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; as well as many extended...

Alexander Garcia

Alexander Garcia

Aug 19, 2018

MSGT Alexander Garcia, 87, having served 23 years for his country, earned his final wings on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary O. Garcia. He is survived by his sons: John (Lila) Garcia and Victor Garcia; Daughter: Denise F. Liby (Bill Liby); Grandchildren: Johnny Alexander Garcia (Chrissy), Jamie Garcia-Clark (Jeff),...

Blas Efren Bustamante

Blas Efren Bustamante

Aug 19, 2018

Blas Efren Bustamante, 47, earned his wings on Sunday. August 19, 2018 in Nogales, Arizona.  He has once again reunited with his son, Blas Bustamante Jr, and his brothers Daniel and Adrian Bustamante and his father, Efren Bustamante.  He is survived by his lovely wife:  Frances Gil; Son: Hector Nicholas Bustamante; Daughters: Ashley Berenice Bustamante and Maria Guadalupe Bustamante; Brother:...

Martha Elizabeth Burks

Martha Elizabeth Burks

Aug 19, 2018

Martha Elizabeth Burks, 95, passed away on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her daughters: Sharon Custer (Kevin), Pamela Eldridge, Betty Jo Albright and Jan M. Burks; 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband David J. L. Burks; Daughters: Gwendolyn Hendricks, Delene Buchanan and Judith K. Eldridge; 2...

Maria A Martinez

Maria A Martinez

Aug 19, 2018

Maria A. Martinez, 78, was called home by our Lord on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by husband of 53 years, Jesus Diaz Martinez; sons, Jesus A. Martinez and Gerardo Martinez; daughter, Frances G. Lopez; brother, Tomas Alarcon; sister, Lourdes Alarcon; grandchildren, David Ernesto and Daniel Adrian Lopez; great- grandchildren, Luz Alicia Lopez, Abel Ernesto Lopez,...

Paul Ray Peppers

Paul Ray Peppers

Aug 17, 2018

Paul Ray Peppers, 62, passed away on August 17, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Yvonne; sons, Steven Peppers (Yereth) and Hans Peppers (Aubrey); mother, Doris Willimont; brother, Larry Peppers (Jennifer); grandchildren, Easten and Kinsley Peppers; as well as many extended family members and friends. Proceeded in death by his grandson, Ethan Peppers; father, Clarence...

Roberto Valles Catalan

Roberto Valles Catalan

Aug 15, 2018

Roberto Valles Catalan, 62, went home to be his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2018.  Survived by his beloved wife, Martha Catalan; son Daniel Roberto Catalan (Andrea); daughters, Roberta Catalan and Lorraine Catalan (Marcus); brothers Alfonso Catalan, Richard Catalan, Enrique Catalan and Andrew Catalan; sisters, Ramona Catalan, Rachel Escalante, Rebecca Marin and Isabel Catalan; grandchildren, Ondreya, Carlos, Mario, Lyzette,...

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