obituaries


Thamar Pacheco

Thamar Pacheco

December 13, 2025

Our beloved parents Rupert V and Thamar Pacheco passed away in their home peacefully after 69 years of marriage. Rupert went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025, and Thamar, also known as Tita or Toni, joined him just 5 months later, on December 1 3, 2025. Rupert, born to Rupert Pacheco Sr and Beatriz Pacheco, and Tita,...

Drina D Ramirez

Drina D Ramirez

December 13, 2025

On December 13, 2025 Drina D. Ramirez left this world to be reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph F. Ramirez Jr. (Joey). A devoted wife, Drina shared a love with Joey that reached almost 50 years, although he passed four years before her, their bond never faded.

She worked at Pima College Police Department and Bookstore for many years, but her...

Betty Lucille Kyler

Betty Lucille Kyler

December 13, 2025

Betty Lucille Kyler (Jacobs), age 103, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, with her daughters by her side. Born on October 20, 1922, in Ridott, Illinois, Betty lived a good, long life marked by her loyalty to family and friends.

In her early years, she and her husband, Royal “Chuck” Kyler, owned and operated a small farm...

Ramon C Salcido

Ramon C Salcido

December 12, 2025

Ramon C. Salcido passed away peacefully at age 89 on December 12, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1936 to Manuel Salcido and Solome Cañez. Ramon served honorably in the United States Army. Ramon was a business owner of a Roofing company for over 40 years. Ramon enjoyed going to his daughter's softball and grandchildren's baseball games.



He is preceded...

Freddie Michael Whitley

Freddie Michael Whitley

December 11, 2025

Fred M. Whitley, of Sierra Vista, AZ, peacefully passed away on December 11th, 2025, after a brief illness. Fred was born in Tacoma, WA and was the eldest child of Ron and Shirley Whitley. Fred grew up in Gig Harbor, WA, and graduated from Peninsula High School and the University of Puget Sound. 

Following graduation from college, Fred entered the US...

Delbert Sellers

Delbert Sellers

December 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Delbert "Del" Eugene Sellers 66, of Tucson AZ on December 11, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1959 to Sydney Eugene Sellers and Joyce Leola French in Oklahoma City, OK.

Del enjoyed family time, road trips and any type of food. He was a Husband, brother, Dad "Pops ", and...

William P Cosart

William P Cosart

December 8, 2025

William P. Cosart, January 17, 1936 - December 8, 2025.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle, Bill died in Tucson, Arizona, on December 8. He is survived by his wife Nanette Cosart, three daughters Jann Cosart, JillMichelle Cosart, and Kara Shaffer; Grandchildren Nick, Chris, and Maya; and great-grand-daughter Madi. He is also survived by a collection of siblings and...

Constance Athena Haggard

Constance Athena Haggard

December 6, 2025

Constance Athena Haggard of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.

She was born June 6, 1941 in Houston, TX to the late Ramona Grimes and Thuber Grimes.

Constance was a devoted parent to her two children

Avid book reader, world traveler, card player, excellent seamstress and cook.

Constance is survived by son Joseph Kelly Butler (deceased) and daughter Barrie Beth Stewart....

Judith Ann Burgess

Judith Ann Burgess

December 6, 2025

Judith Ann Madigan Burgess died on Saturday 06 Dec 2025 at Haven Health in Green Valley, AZ, where she had been cared for since January. Judy lived in Green Valley since 1995, where she moved to help her mother in her final years. She was predeceased earlier this year by her younger brother Clark T. Madigan (1939-2025), of Washington, DC;...

Joe Gonzalez Guerrero

Joe Gonzalez Guerrero

December 6, 2025

**Joe G Guerrero**

November 30, 1955 – December 6, 2025

Joe G Guerrero, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1955, to Jose Guerrero and Eva A Chavez.

Joe proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and commitment to service....

Melissa Ann Short

Melissa Ann Short

December 5, 2025

Melissa Ann Short (Thompson), age 51, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by family. She was born November 18, 1974, in Kremmling, Colorado.

Melissa moved to Coldwater, Kansas during elementary school. A graduate of Coldwater High School in 1993, Melissa continued to pursue her passion for helping others. Throughout her life she worked as a paraeducator,...

Milton "Baby" Nelson

Milton "Baby" Nelson

December 3, 2025

Milton “Baby” Nelson, age 62, a lifelong Tucson native, passed away on December 3, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Nelson and Sally Nelson.

He is lovingly survived by his children, Milton Nelson, Jr., Celina Nelson, and Anthony (Keren) Nelson; his cherished granddaughters, Aliscella, Ismary, Leilany, and Nala...

Francisco Manuel Gracia Villegas

Francisco Manuel Gracia Villegas

December 1, 2025

Francisco Gracia, a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving for the Marine Corps, passed away peacefully in his home on December 1st, 2025. The son of Consuelo Villegas Lopez and Manuel Gracia. He is survived by his children; Maricela, Marco, Patricia, Mauro, Dalila and Steven. He goes home to the house of the lord to be with his mom,...

Joseph Raymond Urbalejo

Joseph Raymond Urbalejo

December 1, 2025

Joseph Raymond Urbalejo born in Tucson Arizona January 21, 1942 to December 1, 2025. He was the son of Salvador M and Dora F Urbalejo (Both deceased). He is survived by his wife of 21 years Catherine Lynn Urbalejo. Also survived by his Brothers Steve Urbalejo and his wife Barbara, Elizardo Urbalejo and his with Karen and his Sister Centa...

Verla Mable Ferguson

Verla Mable Ferguson

December 1, 2025

On December 1st, 2025, Verla Mable Ferguson, received her Heavenly Wings at the age of 107. She was born in Muskegon, MI moving to Tucson in 1944. She was so proud of her family (LeeAnn-Phoenix, Hugh-Coolidge, Paul, Dawn-Tucson) from which grew 8 grands, 14 great-grands, and 1 great-great-grand.

She worked as a hairdresser into her 70’s then moved to Roosevelt Lake...

Thomas Richard Arnold

Thomas Richard Arnold

November 30, 2025

Thomas Richard Arnold,

Age 65 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on November 30th, 2025, at his home in Tucson.

Tommy was Born in West Concord, Massachusetts, on August 21, 1960, to Lloyd Carlton Arnold Jr. and Evelyn McNutt Arnold, where he spent his childhood with his parents, two sisters, Sharon and Jane, and his brother David. After high school he enlisted in...

Richard "Ricky" Guzman

Richard "Ricky" Guzman

November 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son Ricky on November 29,2025, after a brave battle with cancer. He was a son, a brother, a dad, a tata and a tío. He is survived by his parents Richard & Amanda, his brothers Carlos and Danny, and his only favorite sister Alyssa, his son Ernesto, his...

Valerie Krueger Munoz

Valerie Krueger Munoz

November 28, 2025

“To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Valerie Jean Krueger Muñoz gently departed on the morning of November 28th, 2025 in Tucson, AZ. Not only was she a mother, wife, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, but also the...