obituaries
Gloria J Smith
May 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gloria Juarez Smith
September 26, 1960 – May 21, 2025
Gloria Juarez Smith, age 64, of Tucson, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on September 26, 1960, to Luciano and Ramona Juarez, Gloria was a devoted daughter and a loving mother who lived her life with quiet strength and deep care for...
Virginia Ruth Tupper
May 21, 2025
Virginia Ruth Tupper was born on January 27th, 1936, in Batavia, NY to Ruth Elizabeth Fisher and Leo Hollis Fisher Sr. She was their only girl with three brothers: Leo, Homer, and Bruce. She grew up on a farm and loved playing in the fields with her brothers and commiserating with her dog Buster when they were in trouble. She...
Shirley A Snow
May 20, 2025
Shirley Auer Snow (neé Shirley Caroline Auer) of Tucson, Arizona, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 20th. She was predeceased by her parents Ruth Lemmle Auer (1905‒1985) and John Wilton Auer (1903‒1960) and her former husband (Donald Dudgeon Snow, 1927‒2015).
She is survived by her sons, Blaine Snow (Barbara Gross) of Olympia, Washington, and Neil Snow (Suzanne Snow) of Helena,...
Patricia "Patti" Lee Evers
May 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patti) Lee Evers on May 20, 2025 after a long, hard fought battle with breast cancer.
Patti was born on May 14, 1956 to Harold and Alice Andre in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She stayed in Green Bay throughout her schooling and early adulthood. Then, through her marriage to Brian...
Nikki
May 19, 2025
Nickie Ann Hastings Lucas “Nikki,” age 56, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 19, 2025, after a sudden and aggressive battle with cancer. She passed peacefully with her husband by her side.
Born on May 15, 1969, in Kennett, Missouri, Nikki was the daughter of Fred E. “Nick” Hastings and Barbara Ann Parker Hastings. She was married to Nathan Lucas,...
Stella V Schrag
May 17, 2025
Obituary for Stella Schrag
Stella V. Schrag was born on Jan. 6, 1923, on her family farm, just down the road from the “South Church,” one of two Mennonite congregations that served as spiritual and social anchors in the southeastern South Dakota community where she was raised.
She was the youngest of three Waltner sisters who attended a nearby one-room schoolhouse and...
David Lee Ellis
May 16, 2025
David Lee Ellis of Tucson AZ
July 24, 1959 – May 16, 2025
Age 66
David passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 16, 2025.
David is survived by his companion of over 30 years, Diane Casillas-Ellis. His 4 step children, Juan De La Cruz, Adam De La Cruz, Lissett De La Cruz and Diego De La Cruz. As well as his...
Olivia Torres
May 16, 2025
Olivia Torres 74 Earned her wings and went to be with our Lord on May 16, 2025 after a courageous battle with dementia. Olivia was a native of Tucson, AZ where she spent all her life. She retired from Raytheon Aerospace where she was an assembly worker. She enjoyed parrots, especially her former Parrots named Scooter and Cisco. They were...
Troy Lee Morgan
May 13, 2025
Troy Lee Morgan was born on October 25, 1985, in Tucson, Arizona, to Troy Sr. and Roberta “Bobbie” Dominguez. From a young age, Troy’s vibrant personality, warm heart, and infectious smile lit up every room he entered. He was the kind of person who never met a stranger—his gift for making lifelong friends was evident even in his early years....
Barbara Jean Duel
May 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Duel (née Eddy)
July 15, 1955 – May 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Duel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 69.
Born on July 15, 1955, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, Barbara was raised in Tucson and graduated from Sahuaro High School. After high school, she proudly served...
Guadalupe Martinez
May 12, 2025
Lupe Martinez, 80, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born November 22, 1944, in El Paso, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Leonor Silva and sister to the late Raymond Mancera Tharp and mother to the late Frank Anthony Gonzales. In 1971, Lupe married Leo...
Veronica C Campa
May 8, 2025
Veronica Cecilia Campa, age 61, a lifelong resident of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. Born Veronica Jimenez on October 23, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of Lydia Jimenez and the late Ernest Jimenez Jr.
Veronica was a woman of immense warmth and boundless generosity, known for her radiant smile, her vibrant big personality, and her unwavering...
Barbara Jean Ellis
May 6, 2025
In Memory of Barbara Jean Ellis (Hall)
Barb was a wonderful sister and aunt. She was a servant to all, which I believe to be the actual call of Christ upon anyone who would be His disciple....and she was His disciple. She ultimately died of kidney disease, but was looking forward to the next part of life's adventure, trusting in the...
Olga M Madrid
May 6, 2025
Olga M. Madrid passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2025. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2024. Unfortunately it took her life rapidly. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Alicia Cruz, brothers Ralph (Guacho) Cruz and John David Gonzales. Olga is survived not only by her sister Diane and her partner Maggie. But also...
Rosa Kendrick
May 6, 2025
Rosa Drexler Kendrick
December 29, 1941 – May 6, 2025
Rosa Drexler Kendrick, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 83, after a courageous 18-month battle with lung cancer. Born on December 29, 1941, in Pilsting, Germany, Rosa was the cherished daughter of Josef and Maria Drexler and sister to Josef and Anneliese...
Sandra T Ehlers
May 5, 2025
Sandra Ehlers (Sandy) 75 passed on May 5, 2025. Born March 31, 1950. Sandy is survived by her three children; Joseph Stammer, of Des Moines, Iowa, Pamela Fadden (Thomas) of Oak Ridge, New Jersey and Caryn Crego (Nicholas) of Dover New Hampshire and three grandchildren; Maxwell Crego, Olivia and Gwyneth Fadden. Sandy was predeceased by her loving husband Frederick Ehlers,...
Ernesto Villalpando Hernandez
May 2, 2025
Ernesto Villalpando Hernandez, beloved father, son, brother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was born on November 7, 1968, in the vibrant town of San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico.
Ernesto will be deeply missed by his loving daughters, Sierra, Nina R, and Jessica; his beloved father, Estanislado Hernandez,...
