Obituaries

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...

Pete Albert Kane

Pete Albert Kane

Jan 11, 2019

Pete Albert Kane (73) was born on January 31, 1945, in Cortaro, AZ and passed away January 11, 2019. Preceded in death by his beloved mother; Carmen Blanco Kane, father; Henry James Kane, and siblings; Jimmy, Henry, Alfred, LeRoy, Donald, Lily, Flo, Maria, Carmen and Delia.

Survived by his daughters; Samantha, Isabel and Monica (Paul), grandchildren; Desi, Peter, Donnie, Marc, and Neca, great...

Charles Joseph Mikolaitis

Charles Joseph Mikolaitis

Jan 11, 2019

Charles Joseph Mikolaitis, 61, passed away in Rio Rico, Arizona on January 11, 2019. He is survived by his sisters:  Eva Schnitzler, Arleen Larimore and Barbara Vankheenan.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels. 

Anita Cooper

Anita Cooper

Jan 11, 2019

Anita Cooper, 71, earned her heavenly wings on January 11, 2019 in Nogales, Arizona.  She is survived by her son, Alejandro Cooper; brothers, Enrique, Federico, Ricardo and Marco; sisters, Guadalupe, Maria Eugenia, and Patricia; and 15 grandchildren.  She was also surrounded by love of her nieces and nephews.  She will always be remembered by all those whose hearts she touched.  Services...

Ramon M. Rodriguez

Ramon M. Rodriguez

Jan 8, 2019

Ramon M. Rodriguez "Mon", 73, of Tumacacori, Arizona. Passed away surrounded by his family on January 8, 2019. He is survived by his girlfriend, Frances Bejarano; sons, Ramon Rodriguez Jr. and Rudy Rodriguez-Castillo; daughters, Rachel Dicochea and Veronica Rodriguez; sisters, Angela Kane, Jessie Alegria and Becky Romero; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

David Ricardo Torres

David Ricardo Torres

Jan 7, 2019

David is survived by 9 children, brothers; Carlos Torres and Gerardo Torres, sister; Lupita Torres, parents Carlos and Martha Torres.       Obituary Pending

Angel R. Silva

Angel R. Silva

Jan 5, 2019

Angel R. Silva, 68, sadly passed away on January 5, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. Angel was a part of a big family since birth. He is preceded in death by his parents Angel Sr. and Gullermina Silva who left behind a legacy of Silva family, which thankfully brings great comfort and support during this difficult time. Angel is survived by his wife,...

Jesus Urquidez Alcaraz

Jesus Urquidez Alcaraz

Jan 5, 2019

Jesus Alcaraz, 63, earned his wings on January 5, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his ex wife, Marisela Alcaraz; Son: Jesus Alcaraz; Daughter: Claudia Alcaraz; Brothers: Fernando Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Alcaraz; Sisters: Maria Ozuna, Irma Alcaraz, Rogelina Gutierrez, Dora Grijalva and Margarita Villalovos.