obituaries


Carol Ann Brown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John M. Weeks

John M. Weeks

February 26, 2025

John M. Weeks

August 21, 1938 to April 26, 2025

John M. Weeks Jr. was born in Jacksonville, Florida and passed peacefully at home in Tucson, AZ on April 26, 2025 at the age of 86. He was survived by his wife Flo, daughter Kristen, son-in-law Brad, two grandchildren Sawyer and Ben, brother Bill, niece Stephanie, sister and brother-in-law Pam and Lee...

Fernando Espinoza

Fernando Espinoza

February 25, 2025

Fernando Espinoza passed away on February 25th, 2025, at the age of 39. He was a beloved brother, Tío, and friend, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Fernando was preceded in death by his father, Jose 'Peewa' Espinoza, and his mother, Maria 'Patsy' Espinoza. He is survived by his brother, Joe Espinoza (Claudia), his...

Sari G Lovell

Sari G Lovell

February 24, 2025

Sari G. Lovell, age 93, a long-time Tucson resident, passed away peacefully February 24, 2025. Sari will be reunited with her loving husband of 17 years, Stuart Lovell; her daughter Karen G. Moncrief, and her mini poodle Punkin! She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Gilbert Esquerdo. Sari is survived by her daughter Donna Fischer, granddaughters Teliesha (Bryson)...

Jere Roy White

Jere Roy White

February 23, 2025

Jere Roy White was born December 15, 1937 in Fort Stanton, New Mexico and passed away February 23, 2025 in his Tucson home from complications related to a stroke. Jere was the fourth of four children born to Edward Willett and Ethel Thompson White. He retired from the Phoenix Fire Department in 1981 following a 20 year career. His wife...

Ben Thomas LaFontaine

Ben Thomas LaFontaine

February 20, 2025

Ben Thomas LaFontaine passed away unexpectedly on February 20th 2025 in Tucson AZ. Born on January 16th 1972 in Centralia Washington. Ben was quick with a joke or dirty comment to make those around him feel quickly at ease, he had an unmistakable infectious laugh that we will truly miss. He also gave the absolute best hugs!

A loving Son, Brother,...