Deborah Sue Whitmer
July 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Deborah Sue Whitmer (Richey)
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Deborah Sue Whitmer (Richey), Born October 1st 1957 in Indianapolis Indiana & entered the presence of the Lord and Savior on July 8, 2026, at 2:39 a.m. in Tucson Arizona where she resided for over 50 years.
Deborah was a devoted Christian whose...
Marylee K Hartmann
June 27, 2026
Marylee K. Hartmann
March 10, 1945 — June 27, 2026
Marylee Esther Hartmann, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was 81 years old.
Born Marylee Esther Knobel on March 10, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Marylee carried with her throughout her life a nurturing spirit and an...
Patrick R. Mehall
June 24, 2026
Patrick R. Mehall, fondly known as Pat, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 24, 2026, with his family at his bedside. He was 77 years old.
Born on March 17, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, Pat was the middle of seven children born to John and Viola Mehall. In the early 1960s, the family moved to Fenton, Michigan, where the...
George Edward Melvin
June 22, 2026
GEORGE EDWARD MELVIN 09/09/33 - 06/22/26
George Melvin was born in the depth of the depression near Coalgrove, Ohio; first son to Homer Simpson Melvin and Vivian Margaret Wilson Melvin. He spent his early years in a log cabin on the family farm with his large extended family nearby. It was here he came to love farming, rural life and the...
Imogene Bruner Helm
June 22, 2026
Imogene Bruner Helm passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 22, 2026, at 97 years old. The family thanks the caring staff at the Bradford Home and Catalina Hospice for their kind attention to Imogene's comfort. She is survived by Timothy Helm (Sharmin Pool), Halcyon Lisa Helm (Dave Carr), Arthur Helm (Nicola Richmond), grandchildren Ariel and Michael, and a host...
Juan Elias
June 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Juan "Pancho" Elias
Juan "Pancho" Elias, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Pancho was raised in Cananea, Sonora, where he developed the independence, resilience, and unwavering authenticity that would define his life.
Pancho spent much of his life working as a truck driver, a profession well suited...
Maria Socorro (Teso) Tanori
June 15, 2026
Maria Socorro (Teso) Tanori July 9, 1944 – June 15, 2026
It is with deep love that we announce the passing of Maria Socorro (Teso) Tanori, who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Maria was born on July 9, 1944, to Theodore and Esperanza Teso in Tucson, Arizona. She was the...
Maria C. Lau
June 15, 2026
February 1940 - June 2026
Maria Candelaria Miranda Lau
Se fue a casa con nuestro Señor Jesucristo el 15 de Junio del 2026.
María nació en Caborca, Sonora. Sus padres fueron Rita Vingochea y Salvador Miranda. Ella tuvo dos hermanas y dos hermanos quienes le precedieron en la muerte; Josefina M. Espinoza, Olivia M. Quinones, Salvador Miranda y Pancho Miranda. Así como su...
Chester Ray McKemie
June 15, 2026
Chester Ray McKemie
Chester Ray McKemie, 75, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
Chester was born on May 25, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Charley McKemie and Velma “Betty” Kimbrough. He was later lovingly raised with the guidance and support of his stepfather, William Farley. He spent his childhood in both Arkansas and Michigan, creating memories and...
Owen George Hellwig
June 13, 2026
Owen George Hellwig, 20, of Tucson Arizona, left this world on June 13, 2026.
Owen was born in Houston, TX, on August 4, 2005. Shortly before his fourth birthday, he and his family moved to Bloomington, IN, where he would spend most of his all too short life. In 2021 he moved to southern Arizona to attend In Balance Academy boarding...
Fay Michael Crossley
June 13, 2026
Fay Michael Crossley passed away on June 13, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1940, in Gloversville, New York, to the late Daniel M. Crossley and Mona Lisa (Sparling) Crossley.
Fay graduated from Mayfield Central School in 1959 and, that same year, proudly enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country with dedication for 22 years as a...
Glenda Kendall
June 13, 2026
Glenda Kendall passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness, strength, and caring nature touched the lives of many.
Glenda dedicated her life to those she loved and was known for her generous heart and unwavering support of family and friends. She found joy in...
John Ron Morris
June 12, 2026
John Ron Morris
May 21, 1966 – June 12, 2026
John Ron Morris, 60, passed away on June 12, 2026, after facing health challenges during the past year.
Born on May 21, 1966, in Salt Lake City, Utah John later made his home in Tucson, Arizona
He was a talented contractor with a remarkable ability to build and fix just about anything. Whether working...
Norman Cecil Lavers
June 8, 2026
Dr. Norman Lavers passed away on June 8th in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 91.
Norman was born in Albany and grew up in Berkeley California, the son of Cecil N. and Mary Lavers. April 21,1935 was Easter Sunday. His sisters Phyllis and Vivian were delighted with what the Easter bunny brought them. From an early age he was fascinated...
Gustavo A Castro
June 6, 2026
Loving Memory of Gustavo Castro Sr.
Gustavo Castro Sr., 58, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on June 6, 2026.
Born in Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico, Gustavo lived a life filled with laughter, love, and devotion to his family. He was known as the funniest person in the family, always able to make those around him smile no matter the situation. His sense of...
Thomas Martin Ohnstad
June 5, 2026
Thomas Martin Ohnstad
Thomas Martin Ohnstad, age 63, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on June 5, 2026, after a long illness. He faced his health challenges with grace, courage, and good humor.
Tom was born at Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 8, 1962. He graduated from Edina East High School in 1981. Just after graduating, he served in the Army...
Vera Castillo
June 5, 2026
Vera Castillo — devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend — passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the remarkable age of 95. She leaves behind not just a family, but a living inheritance: the gifts of faith, resilience, courage, patience, discipline, and the quiet art of truly listening.
Guided by her daily devotion to the Divine Mercy...
John Derwood Backer Sr.
June 4, 2026
John Derwood Backer Sr.
January 25, 1943 – June 4, 2026
John Derwood Backer Sr., a longtime Arizona resident, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 83.
John was born on January 25, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Dorothy Elizabeth (Ray) Backer and Fred Dwight Backer Sr. He spent...
John Sand Albertsen
June 4, 2026
John Sand Albertsen
April 26, 1934 – June 4, 2026
John Sand Albertsen, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on April 26, 1934, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Danish immigrant parents, Kristen J. Albertsen and Nikoline “Colleen” Albertsen. John’s life was a remarkable journey defined by service, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for...
Monica Shoon Len Yee-Mitchell
June 3, 2026
Monica Shoon Len Yee-Mitchell
.Monica passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the age of 73 at Peppi’s House Hospice in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband and son by her side. As a Registered Nurse, she dedicated her life to the compassionate care and service of others. As a mother, grandmother, and wife, she was loving and supportive, always putting...