obituaries


Constance Athena Haggard

Constance Athena Haggard

December 6, 2025

Constance Athena Haggard of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.

She was born June 6, 1941 in Houston, TX to the late Ramona Grimes and Thuber Grimes.

Constance was a devoted parent to her two children

Avid book reader, world traveler, card player, excellent seamstress and cook.

Constance is survived by son Joseph Kelly Butler (deceased) and daughter Barrie Beth Stewart....

Judith Ann Burgess

Judith Ann Burgess

December 6, 2025

Judith Ann Madigan Burgess died on Saturday 06 Dec 2025 at Haven Health in Green Valley, AZ, where she had been cared for since January. Judy lived in Green Valley since 1995, where she moved to help her mother in her final years. She was predeceased earlier this year by her younger brother Clark T. Madigan (1939-2025), of Washington, DC;...

Joe Gonzalez Guerrero

Joe Gonzalez Guerrero

December 6, 2025

**Joe G Guerrero**

November 30, 1955 – December 6, 2025

Joe G Guerrero, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1955, to Jose Guerrero and Eva A Chavez.

Joe proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and commitment to service....

Melissa Ann Short

Melissa Ann Short

December 5, 2025

Melissa Ann Short (Thompson), age 51, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by family. She was born November 18, 1974, in Kremmling, Colorado.

Melissa moved to Coldwater, Kansas during elementary school. A graduate of Coldwater High School in 1993, Melissa continued to pursue her passion for helping others. Throughout her life she worked as a paraeducator,...

Milton "Baby" Nelson

Milton "Baby" Nelson

December 3, 2025

Milton “Baby” Nelson, age 62, a lifelong Tucson native, passed away on December 3, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Nelson and Sally Nelson.

He is lovingly survived by his children, Milton Nelson, Jr., Celina Nelson, and Anthony (Keren) Nelson; his cherished granddaughters, Aliscella, Ismary, Leilany, and Nala...

Francisco Manuel Gracia Villegas

Francisco Manuel Gracia Villegas

December 1, 2025

Francisco Gracia, a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving for the Marine Corps, passed away peacefully in his home on December 1st, 2025. The son of Consuelo Villegas Lopez and Manuel Gracia. He is survived by his children; Maricela, Marco, Patricia, Mauro, Dalila and Steven. He goes home to the house of the lord to be with his mom,...

Joseph Raymond Urbalejo

Joseph Raymond Urbalejo

December 1, 2025

Joseph Raymond Urbalejo born in Tucson Arizona January 21, 1942 to December 1, 2025. He was the son of Salvador M and Dora F Urbalejo (Both deceased). He is survived by his wife of 21 years Catherine Lynn Urbalejo. Also survived by his Brothers Steve Urbalejo and his wife Barbara, Elizardo Urbalejo and his with Karen and his Sister Centa...

Verla Mable Ferguson

Verla Mable Ferguson

December 1, 2025

On December 1st, 2025, Verla Mable Ferguson, received her Heavenly Wings at the age of 107. She was born in Muskegon, MI moving to Tucson in 1944. She was so proud of her family (LeeAnn-Phoenix, Hugh-Coolidge, Paul, Dawn-Tucson) from which grew 8 grands, 14 great-grands, and 1 great-great-grand.

She worked as a hairdresser into her 70’s then moved to Roosevelt Lake...

Thomas Richard Arnold

Thomas Richard Arnold

November 30, 2025

Thomas Richard Arnold,

Age 65 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on November 30th, 2025, at his home in Tucson.

Tommy was Born in West Concord, Massachusetts, on August 21, 1960, to Lloyd Carlton Arnold Jr. and Evelyn McNutt Arnold, where he spent his childhood with his parents, two sisters, Sharon and Jane, and his brother David. After high school he enlisted in...

Richard "Ricky" Guzman

Richard "Ricky" Guzman

November 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son Ricky on November 29,2025, after a brave battle with cancer. He was a son, a brother, a dad, a tata and a tío. He is survived by his parents Richard & Amanda, his brothers Carlos and Danny, and his only favorite sister Alyssa, his son Ernesto, his...

Valerie Krueger Munoz

Valerie Krueger Munoz

November 28, 2025

“To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Valerie Jean Krueger Muñoz gently departed on the morning of November 28th, 2025 in Tucson, AZ. Not only was she a mother, wife, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, but also the...

Karen Louise Ruben

Karen Louise Ruben

November 26, 2025

Karen Rubin passed away on November 26th 2025 leaving leaving behind a legacy of kindness and hard work Karen was a registered nurse and worked in the mental health field for over 30 years , the best mom ever. Anyone who ever met Karen would say that she was awesome. Robert C. ,Sabrina R. She will be remembered for all...

Roger Repp

Roger Repp

November 24, 2025

Roger Alan Repp (1954-2025) went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025, where he joins his beloved son, Tim; his parents, Ruth and Frank; two brothers, Robert and Ronald; and many other loved ones. Roger is survived by his wife, Dianna; sister, Julie (Arthur); brother, Dan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was grateful for his...

Mary Victoria Shiefman

Mary Victoria Shiefman

November 24, 2025

Vicky Shiefman passed away on November 24 2025. This came after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born and grew up in Detroit. After graduating from Mumford High School, she moved to Chicago to attended the University of Chicago.

After graduating, she moved to New York City where she spent most of her adult life, first living for many years...

John K Rimer

John K Rimer

November 23, 2025

John K Rimer

Born December 10, 1936 in West Virginia. Entered into rest on November 23, 2025 here is Tucson, Arizona

Enrique G Paz

Enrique G Paz

November 23, 2025

July 19, 1931 – November 23, 2025

Enrique G. Paz (Wong) was born on July 19, 1931, in Nogales, Sonora. He married Amalia Fu Dominguez, and together they raised seven children in Douglas, AZ: Enrique, Beatriz, Eva, Kory, Ana, and twins David and Ray. His beloved son Ray preceded him in death in 2013.

Enrique later married his second wife, Yolanda Paz,...

Lionel Ernest Peru

Lionel Ernest Peru

November 21, 2025

Our brother, Ernie - was the eldest of three brothers and one sister born to Oscar and Alice (Bays) Peru in Modesto California. The boys in the family are all big, six-foot plus, and Ernie the tallest - was athletic as a youngster. He loved basketball the most... his high school coach called him "Lions" a reflection of his eagerness...

Martin Sykes

Martin Sykes

November 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of Marty Sykes’ passing today. If you’ve lived in Tucson for any length of time, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Marty and his beloved wife Josie—partners in life for over 63 years and the warm, welcoming faces behind Royal Pet on Tanque Verde. For decades, they were the go-to place that...

David Eugene Berry

David Eugene Berry

November 17, 2025

David Eugene Berry, 62, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at UMC Banner in Tucson due to complications from lung cancer. Born on April 28, 1963 in Caribou, Maine, David lived in multiple states as well as in England and New Zealand as a military brat until his family settled in Tucson, AZ in 1979.

David worked in the trades...