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Lawrence Martin Shader

Lawrence Martin Shader

October 1, 2026

Lawrence Shader passed away on October 1st, 2026. He filled all of our lives with great joy, and memories to last a lifetime. He will be missed by all who knew him, and loved him.

As the great Jimmy Buffett sang, in  A Pirate Looks At Forty, "I just want to live happily ever after, every now and then."

Thank you for my...

Alex Calderon Jr

Alex Calderon Jr

September 28, 2026

Alex “Goose” “Sonny” Calderon Jr.

Alex Calderon Jr., lovingly known to his friends and family as “Goose” and “Sonny,” passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026.

Born on October 17, 1950, Alex was from Clifton, Arizona, and was a proud member of the Clifton High School Class of 1968. He was a man who left an impression on everyone around him, and...

Jimmie Wayne Francis

Jimmie Wayne Francis

September 27, 2026

Anyone that knows me knows that my life has been one big rollercoaster ride since I hit Adulthood. Life hasn’t been kind, like I’m sure to most people I met James during a super low point in my life. Everyone around me said I was crazy, and how could I move on so quickly after dealing with my first life...

Jan Oberholtzer

Jan Oberholtzer

September 27, 2026

Jan Oberholtzer passed away on September 27, 2026, in Tucson. She was eighty-four.

Jan was born in 1942 in Los Angeles, where her parents, Ruth (Kirby) and Frank Oberholtzer, had temporarily relocated so Frank could build planes to support the U.S. war effort in World War II. When the job ended, the family returned to Ashland, Ohio. Jan had two older...

Katharine Ann Hawkins

Katharine Ann Hawkins

September 25, 2026

KATHARINE ANN HAWKINS

Katharine Ann Hawkins passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. She was 87 years old. Her husband John died in 1989. She had a rich life full of adventures. With her B.S. in physical education and her M.F.A. in modern dance, she coached the synchronized swim teams at Northern Illinois University, and the University of Arizona for many...

Erlinda Urias Bujanda

Erlinda Urias Bujanda

September 21, 2026

Erlinda Urias Bujanda 75, past away peacefully on September 21, 2026 surrounded by loved ones in Tucson, AZ. She graduated from Tucson High School and Pima Community College in science technology. She became a rework specialist for circuit boards for over 30 years for a variety of companies. She worked on circuit boards for gaming systems to LED lights for...

Alfred Eugene Oakland

Alfred Eugene Oakland

September 21, 2026

Alfred Eugene Oakland

May 1, 1944 - September 21, 2026

After living a full and rich life, at age 82 Al Oakland passed away suddenly on September 21. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was married to his wife Jane for just shy of 60 years. Their children, Karen and Dan, as well as their extended...

Thomas P Roussey

Thomas P Roussey

September 20, 2026

Thomas “Tomas” Roussey

October 23, 1954 – September 20, 2026



Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tom later moved to Tucson, Arizona, and made it his home. He worked at NOAO and later retired from Raytheon.

Tom was a Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Uncle. He leaves behind his loving wife Lorraine, daughters Andrea and Rachel (Richard), grandson Nicholas (whom he adored) and his...

Eva G Chavez

Eva G Chavez

September 18, 2026

**Eva Alicia Gonzalez Chavez**

*November 8, 1932 – September 18, 2026*

With heavy hearts and a lifetime of love and memories, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Eva Alicia Gonzalez Chavez, who passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 93.

To many, she was known as Eva. To us, she was Mom—a woman of incredible strength, determination, courage,...

Setsuko Kitagawa Dashiell

Setsuko Kitagawa Dashiell

September 14, 2026

Setsuko Kitagawa Dashiell

May 3, 1934 - September 14, 2026 (age 92)

We are sad to announce that Setsuko Kitagawa Dashiell, 92 of Sierra Vista, Arizona passed away early Monday morning, September 14, 2026.

She is survived by her sons Ray and wife Rose (Cory, Kyle, Andrew); Joe and wife Lisa (Joseph, Jacob, Sarah); daughters Theresa Nina (Vanessa, Jenson, Cassandra); Erica (Greg); and...

Armando Daniel Orantez

Armando Daniel Orantez

September 14, 2026

Armando "Dito" Daniel Orantez, age 56, passed away at home on September 14, 2026 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He is known to his family and close friends as "Dito." He is a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind his parents, Armando and Andrea Orantez, his siblings, Melinda (James) Ortega and Rene (Victoria) Orantez, and...

Kelly Leigh Osborn

Kelly Leigh Osborn

September 12, 2026

Osborn, Kelly Leigh

Kelly Leigh Osborn, born September 8 th , 1981 in Tucson, AZ, passed away in her sleep September 12 th , 2026, at the age of 45 in Tucson. Born to Charles T Osborn and Susan C Mallett. Kelly moved with her mom to Seattle when she was 7 years old. She spent 2 summers with her dad...

Gunesh Guran Gery

Gunesh Guran Gery

September 12, 2026

Gunesh Guran Gery, 1926-2026

Gunesh Guran Gery, age 100, died on September 12, 2026, at her daughter's home in Tucson, Arizona.

She was born February 15, 1926, in Istanbul, Turkey, to Nihat Sezai Guran and Eugénie Mihailovna Samoylenko.

In 1936, Gunesh and her mother left Turkey to be with her grandmother in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother remarried in 1940 to Earnest Albert Lux,...

Nancy Jean Wilson

Nancy Jean Wilson

September 7, 2026

Nancy Jean Wilson passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026 and entered the Kingdom of Heaven. She was born August 4, 1928 in a rural farming community outside of Big Rapids Michigan. Born from a long line of Midwestern pioneers that stretched back generations. Her great grandfather established the family farm in 1877 from a homestead grant issued by President...

Perla Elhard

Perla Elhard

September 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Perla Berenice Elhard

January 4, 1983 – September 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Perla Berenice Elhard, a devoted mother, trusted friend, mentor, and social work professional whose life was defined by perseverance, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

Perla grew up in Nogales, Arizona, a community that remained an...

Ramon Antonio Somoza II

Ramon Antonio Somoza II

September 2, 2026

Today, we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Ramon a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend who brought laughter and personality wherever he went.

Ramon was the kind of person you didn’t forget. He had a laugh that was unmistakable almost as loud as his cough and if you knew him, you probably heard both more than a...

Edmond Ernie Paul Sebra

Edmond Ernie Paul Sebra

August 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Edmond “Eddie” Sebra

January 30, 1975 – August 31, 2026

Edmond Ernie Paul Sebra was born on January 30, 1975, in Exeter, California, to Barbara Jean Sebra and Daniel Danny Franco.

Eddie was raised in Farmersville, California, where his childhood was filled with memories of growing up in Tulare County. Those early years and the people who shared them...

Robert Dale Hart

Robert Dale Hart

August 30, 2026

In loving memory of Robert Dale Hart Jr., who was born on November 25, 1959 in Tucson, Arizona and peacefully passed away on August 30, 2026 at the age of 66. Robert was the cherished son of Mary Hart and the late Robert D. Hart Sr. A man whose memory he carried with him always.

Robert leaves behind his loving mother...