obituaries
Jo Ann Bruno
January 13, 2026
Jo Ann BrunoWife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-GrandmotherAugust 6, 1936 – January 13, 2026Jo Ann Bruno lived a life defined by love, creativity, faith, and devotion to her family. She was many things over her 89 years—wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, baker, businesswoman, artist, custom computer builder, and master seamstress—and somehow managed to excel at all of them.Known lovingly as Grandma Jo,...
Donald James Chisman
January 13, 2026
Donald James Chisman passed away on January 13th, 2026 at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He was born on January 19, 1939, to Harold and Daisy Chisman. He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from January 1958 through December 1960. Don began his law enforcement career as...
Bob Norris LaRue
January 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bob Norris LaRue
Bob Norris LaRue, a proud Oklahoma State Cowboy, passed away recently at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of learning, craftsmanship, service, humor, and quiet resilience.
Born the youngest of seven children, Bob was raised with a deep love of sports, hard work, and perseverance. As a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University, he...
Raul Martinez Federico
January 9, 2026
Raul M. Federico
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Raul M. Federico, affectionately known as Willie, who passed away on January 9, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 74.
Born on July 10, 1951, Raul was a proud graduate of Pueblo High School and the longtime owner of Custom Ornamental Iron. He was a beloved...
Conrad L. Jacunski
January 6, 2026
Conrad passed away at the VA Hospice Center peacefully at age 82 after a short, determined bout with cancer—handled, as he handled most things, with intelligence, grace, and just enough dry humor to keep everyone on their toes.
Born and raised in Lewis County upstate New York to Henry Jacunski and F. Wanda Jacunski (Gorski), Conrad grew up with a sharp...
Thomas Warren
January 1, 2026
Thomas Warren was born on July 17, 1988, in Tucson, Arizona. He passed on January 1, 2026, at his home in Picture Rocks, Arizona. He lived most of his life in Picture Rocks.
Thomas loved playing Pop Warner football and played for seven years. He loved his many friends dearly. His favorite job was working for JT Thorpe and traveling out...
Mark Lyle Franklin
January 1, 2026
Mark Lyle Franklin, age 71, passed away on January 1, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer and overcoming a stroke 22 years ago that left his right side paralyzed and resulted in aphasia.
He is survived by his sister Lynne Franklin; his aunt Mary Jane Nowacki; his uncle Bill (Lois) Cain; stepsister Jody (Joe) Fox; cousins Barb Schmidt (Jim Persoon),...
Cynthia Castillo
January 1, 2026
Cynthia R. Castillo "Cindy", age 63, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. She was a longtime resident of Naco, Arizona, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Cynthia was born on July 1, 1962, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Julian and Angela Castillo, who survive her. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister,...
Gary Joel Sammons
December 31, 2025
Gary Joel Sammons, 68, of Marana, Arizona passed away on December 31st, 2025, in the early morning. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Mildred Hamby (Snell) and Jewel Sammons on November 1st, 1957. He had many siblings and half siblings after his parents separated early in his life. Gary lived in Ohio, and Kentucky before moving to Arizona where...
Wanda Williams
December 31, 2025
Wanda “Peggy” Williams, 104 of Tucson Arizona passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1921 in Ladysmith Wisconsin to parents Margaret & John Hughes.
She married Freman C. Williams on June 25, 1937 and raised her family in South Dakota. In 1956 they moved to San Manuel Arizona where her husband went to work at...
Ann M Turner
December 31, 2025
Ann M. Turner (McAuley), 71, a beloved mother and mentor to many, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born on January 8, 1954 in Cleveland Heights, OH. Ann's gift for guidance and inspiration touched the lives of her son (Michael), daughter-in-law (Heather), granddaughter (Grace), and many family and friends.
Ann brought her son, Michael,into the world with just the two of...
Fresia Amado "Fritzy" Razo
December 30, 2025
Fresia Amado "Fritzy" Razo, a cherished matriarch and spirited soul, departed this world on December 30, 2025, in her beloved Tucson, Arizona, where she was born on March 11, 1933. Fritzy, the eldest of twelve siblings, grew up in a vibrant household filled with love and laughter, shaped by her devoted parents, Hector C. Amado and Frances G. Amado, who...
Ramona Leona Estrada
December 29, 2025
Ramona Leon Estrada, lovingly known as Mona. Her sunrise was January 4, 1972, and her sunset was December 29, 2025, at the age of 53, in her mother’s home. Born in Tulare, California, Mona spent most of her life in California before moving to Arizona in her final years, where she will be received in Jesus' arms. Mona was the...
Ramona Leon Estrada
December 29, 2025
Ramona Leona Estrada, lovingly known as Mona. Her sunrise was January 4 1972 and her sunset was December 29, 2025, at the age of 53, in her mother’s home. Born in Tulare, California, Mona spent most of her life in California before moving to Arizona in her final years, where she will be received in Jesus' arms. Mona was the...
Kevin Michael Donohoe
December 29, 2025
Kevin Michael Donohoe, 74, passed away on Monday December 29, 2025 at his apartment in Tucson.
He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to John and Catharine Donohoe. He attended Tampa University and achieved a bachelor’s of arts in History. He then moved across the country inspired by the music of the Beach Boys, Santana and the Mamas and the Papas where...
Sharon Maura O'Driscoll
December 25, 2025
Sharon Maura O’Driscoll. (1960 – 2025)
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Maura O’Driscoll of Tucson, AZ., on Christmas Day 2025 due to metastasized breast cancer.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1960, Sharon grew up the second of seven children (one adopted) in a Catholic family of Irish origin on both sides. After the family moved...
Michael Joseph Myers
December 24, 2025
Michael Joseph Myers
June 11, 1946 - December 24, 2025
Michael J. Myers, 79 years old, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Christmas Eve, 2025.
Michael (Mike) was born on June 11, 1946, the only child of Harold A. Myers and Lois Irene (Price) Myers in Phoenix. He was an Arizona native, raised in Casa Grande, lived in the White Mountains for many...
Carol Catherine McDonald
December 24, 2025
Carol Catherine McDonald, beloved mother, dedicated teacher, and passionate community volunteer, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 93. Born on February 20, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, Carol was the cherished daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Stone and Catherine Young. Her parents also had a son named George E. Stone. Her early years...
