obituaries
Shirley “Shirl” J. Keown (nee Linn)
March 23, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow and deep appreciation that we announce the passing of Shirley Keown, age 96, who left us peacefully on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Shirley lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her community. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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Fernando Raymond Oliva
March 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fernando Raymond Oliva, who departed from this world on March 22, 2025. Born on June 1st, 1953 in Tucson Arizona, Fernando was a beloved partner, brother, father, grandfather, cousin and uncle. Fernando’s memory will always be remembered by the love of his life of thirty years, Judy Pendley, his...
David Harold Shifflet
March 22, 2025
David Shifflet passed away on March 22nd, 2025. David suffered from COPD during his final years and this was the medical condition that brought his story to a close. He was a generous man, a loving father, a kind friend, and a gentle human. He will be missed by everyone who knew him…
David was loved and survived by his children...
Nadine Koster O'Donovan
March 21, 2025
Nadine O’Donovan, was a versatile artist, enjoyed painting many subjects from Portraits to Landscapes. Her Inspirations and ideas came from living in the best of two worlds - Tucson and Seattle. While in Tucson, she painted many colorful Southwestern scenes but her palette changed with her subject matter when she went North for the Summer.
Ms. O’Donovan was a Seattle native,...
Charles Cecil Cross
March 21, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Cecil Cross, 80, of Celina, OH, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025.
Charlie was born July 27, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Henry and Kathryn (Ralston) Cross.
Mr. Cross graduated from Jefferson High School in Delphos, Ohio. After high school, Charlie worked at General Motors, retiring in 2005. Charlie especially loved spending his time learning about computers...
Carol Ann Brown
March 19, 2025
Carol Brown was a loving wife and mother to 3 adult children. She's also a grandmother and a great grandmother. She also was 2nd to the oldest of seven children. She passed March 19, 2025 and will be greatly missed.
Ronald Roy Ressler
March 17, 2025
Ronald (“Ron”) R. Ressler was born in 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, to William P. and Dorothy F. Ressler, and died on March 17th in Tucson, Arizona. His beloved wife of nearly 63 years, Susan (“Sue”) T. Ressler, passed away in March 2020.
Ron received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, and served as an officer in the...
William Trujillo Jr
March 13, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of our Beloved brother William Trujillo JR on March 13th, 2025. He is survived by his children William Ill, Alexia, and Peter and his grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Naomi, Norma, Diane, Rosie and Barbara. He joins his brother Angel (deceased) in Eternal Rest. In lieu of a service family...
Esther Salazar
March 13, 2025
Esther Salazar, peacefully left us on 03/13/2025, at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away at her home in Tucson Arizona, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Esther Salazar was born on 02/03/1945 in Stockton California. Throughout her life, she exemplified grace, strength, and unwavering kindness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother,...
Josephine B Puchi
March 12, 2025
Josephine (Jo) Bachelier Puchi passed away on March 12, 2025. She wasborn December 21, 1929, in Nogales, Arizona to Marcel and Gregoria Bachelier, the first of 7 children.Jo was preceded in death by her husband Joe and son, Rolando, granddaughter Felicia Puchi, great grandson Marcus, parents Marcel and Gregoria, brothers Marcel Jr., Paul, Luis and sister Dora.
She will be missed...
Mary R Vindiola
March 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary R Vindiola a great woman who passed away surrounded by family on March 11, 2025. Mary was born in Arivaca, Arizona on February 11, 1932 father Jose and mother Jesús Padilla.
Mary had the most loving and caring heart. She was a foster mother bringing children into her home and treating them as her own. Mary...
Caryl Smith
March 11, 2025
On March 11, 2025, shortly after sunrise, Caryl Smith departed peacefully. He was at home surrounded by loved ones. Born April 22, 1957, in Greenfield, Indiana, Caryl was the son of E. Marcus Smith and Norma Jean (Jeffries) Smith. He is survived by the love of his life, Juli (Robinson) Smith; two sons, Adam (Danielle) Smith and Jesse (Kimberly) Smith;...
Michael Robert Snyder
March 9, 2025
Michael was called home on March 9, 2025. He had been residing in a care facility in Tucson for over a year and his passing was sudden and unexpected. Michael was born in Montana on September 4, 1944.
He graduated from high school at W.F. West High School in Chehalis, Washington, on June 1, 1962. Michael graduated from Oregon State University...
Glen A Mumey
March 8, 2025
Glen Allen Mumey passed away on March 8, 2025 in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born in Hallock, Minnesota on December 5, 1933 to Leo and Olga Mumey.
He is survived by his wife, Lois and two sons, Brendan (Susan Gallagher), their children, Leo and Keely; and Sol (Carol Claiborne) and their children, Abigail and Julia.
Glen is also survived by his...
Elian Santiago Galarza
March 7, 2025
Hola Elian! Se que en estos momentos estas con Papa Dios mirandos desde arriba. Te prometo que siempre te recordare y siempre cuidare de tus hermanas. Quisiera tenerte en mis brazos para llenarte de amor, eseñarte a correr bicicleta, jugar pelota, ver lucha libre juntos y guiarte en esta vida... pero, Dios no lo quizo asi, prefirio tenerte como su...
Bernabe Marquez
March 6, 2025
Bernabe Marquez
May 4, 1979 – March 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bernabe Marquez, a beloved father, son, and brother, who passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 45. Bernabe was a kind and selfless man, always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbors and those in need. His generosity and warmth...
Junior Len Henkel
March 6, 2025
Junior Len Henkel passed from this earthly realm on March 6, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born to Ed and Margaret Henkel in Terlton, Oklahoma on December 31, 1929. He lived a full life impacting many lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Junior was a hard-working man providing for his family and helping those...
Susan S Candelaria
March 4, 2025
Susan “Mama Chips” Candelaria, age 62, of Tucson, AZ, sadly departed from this world in the twilight hours on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.
Susie, as most acknowledged her by, was born on November 29th, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, and the youngest of 4 children. Often “the baby” of any group she found herself in, people naturally gravitated to caring for...
Irene Frances Hickman
March 2, 2025
Irene Frances Hickman passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Tom, whom she loved and missed dearly. Irene, born in Scotland, loved to travel with her husband and visited family and friends along the way. After calling many other places home, Irene finally settled back in Tucson where...
