obituaries


Kayvaughn Charles Navabi

Kayvaughn Charles Navabi

April 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Kayvaughn Charles Navabi, age 40, on April 19, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1984 in Tucson, AZ Kayvaughn was a shining light in our lives, always known for his kindness, humor and compassion for others in need. He had a passion for painting, working...

David Michael Goodman

David Michael Goodman

April 18, 2025

HISTORIAN DAVID M GOODMAN PASSES AWAY APRIL 18, 2025: CO-AUTHOR OF

NATIONAL NURSING TEXTBOOK AND SUPREME COURT CASE RESEARCHER

Born October 13, 1936, David Michael Goodman, 88, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2025. He is survived by his brother, Edward Charles Goodman of Canoga Park, CA; his sister, Maxine Ruth Goodman of Tucson; nieces, Allyson Anne Elizabeth Blanchette of Cary, NC;...

Joey Anthony Sanchez Jr

Joey Anthony Sanchez Jr

April 18, 2025

Joey Anthony Sanchez Jr., 39, went to be with Jesus on April 18, 2025. Joey was born in Tucson, AZ on October 6, 1985. Joey was the first born of his 5 brothers. He was the First of four born to Joey L. Sanchez and Linda Y. Chavez. Joey was a hard worker and a good listener. He was easy...

Karen Diahann Yrigoyen

Karen Diahann Yrigoyen

April 17, 2025

Karen Diahann Yrigoyen, aged 47, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on January 26, 1978, Karen dedicated her life to nurturing and educating children, having spent over two decades working with youth in various experiences like Happy Hours, Crew Club, and Paulo Freire Middle School.

A graduate of Montwood High School in El Paso, Texas and the...

Alejandro Murrieta Gomez

Alejandro Murrieta Gomez

April 13, 2025

Alejandro Murrieta Gomez, a beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 68. Born on January 9, 1957, in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, Alejandro moved to Arizona with his family in 1961, where he would go on to become an integral part of his community.

Throughout his life, Alejandro dedicated...

Catherine Marie Clark

Catherine Marie Clark

April 13, 2025

On April 13th, Palm Sunday, Catherine Marie (Hayes) Clark crossed triumphantly through the gates of New Jerusalem with Jesus. Born on September 8, 1952 in Wiesbaden Germany, Cathy was one of six children of John and Sarah Hayes. Cathy was known for her love a new adventures and her delicious “kitchen sink” soups. Cathy served in roles of nursing, community...

Edward S Dennis

Edward S Dennis

April 13, 2025

Dear friends, family, and community,Today we celebrate that Edward S Dennis has returned home to Heaven. Many of you know that his wife, Jeannie, underwent brain surgery and spent the last two and a half years of her life in long-term care. She passed away on December 26, 2024. Throughout this challenging time, her devoted husband, Ed, visited her almost...

Anita Pauline Shehorn

Anita Pauline Shehorn

April 12, 2025

Anita Pauline Shehorn, 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April, 12, 2025.

Anita was born on December 24th, 1942 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Arnold S. and Hattie Lorraine (Sehie) Ayres.

She is survived by her daughters Lisa Marshall Ortega, Teena Marie Hunt, Misty Lynn Ceizyk and husband David Ceizyk; grandsons, DJ Ceizyk, Nicholas Ceizyk, Jeromy...

Vanessa Nicole Kirby

Vanessa Nicole Kirby

April 9, 2025

Vanessa Nicole Kirby passed away April 9, 2025,she was 36, born here in Tucson, Az on December 17, 1988 . She is survived by her 4 children; Ivy, Arturo (Tury), Camilla and Sabella- her mother Sandra her 5 siblings Maricela, Angelica (Sammy), Alex (Marisol), Michelle and Richard (Rj) (Connie). Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and many other family...

Mary Elizabeth Patterson

Mary Elizabeth Patterson

April 9, 2025

In remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Patterson. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. She found something to love in everyone she met, and always brought a positive, loving, light into any room she was in. She made friends easily, anywhere she went, and there wasn't a judgemental bone in her body. Her presence in the lives...

Thomas T. Martinez

Thomas T. Martinez

April 9, 2025

It Is with deep sorrow and much love that we morn the passing of

Thomas Triquelino Martinez

Of Tucson, Arizona on April 9, 2025 at the age of 78 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years – Viola T. Martinez: Children Eliziada, Alejandrino, Angelique (Jason), Bianca and Lorena (Stacia):

Grandchildren: Jesse, Isaiah, Alex, Alicia, A.J, Jacob, Monay, Melisa, Estrella,...

Michelle Renee Estala

Michelle Renee Estala

April 8, 2025

Michelle Renee Estala passed away on April 8, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 54. Born on December 8, 1970, in Rochester, New York, Michelle lived a life marked by deep compassion and unwavering strength.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, Macario Estala, and a proud mother to six children. Her love extended even further as she...

Jacqueline Margaret Kracht

Jacqueline Margaret Kracht

April 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Margaret Kracht, who departed this life on April 8, 2025, at the age of 87 in Tucson, Arizona. Born on May 9, 1937, in El Paso, Texas, she dedicated her life to her career as a nurse, embodying a spirit of compassion and care that touched the lives...