obituaries


Paul Krueger Kaestle

Paul Krueger Kaestle

August 30, 2026

Paul Kruger Kaestle passed away August 30, 2026 leaving behind a profound legacy of professional excellence, artistic passion, and deep devotion to his family.

Born in Scotia, New York, to Regina and Frank Kaestle, Paul spent a colorful youth hunting for arrowheads in upstate New York while his father, a Georgia Tech engineer, served the WWII effort developing cutting-edge jet engine...

Dai H Park

Dai H Park

August 30, 2026



Dai Hyoun “Dan” Park was born in Korea to Dong Yup Park and Ok Soon Choi in 1932 and then grew up in a family with many siblings. He studied radiology in Seoul and was awarded his medical degree at the newly created Yonsei University. Dan moved to the USA in late 1958, and he married Hyung Ja “Jane” Choi...

Rosaura G Ruelas

Rosaura G Ruelas

August 29, 2026

Rosaura G. Ruelas “Rosie”, 85, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, after a long battle with health challenges.

Mom left this world the same way she lived in it—with quiet strength and a gentle spirit. A lifelong resident of Tucson, Rosie appreciated the simple things in life. She found great joy in her routine of going shopping...

Lynda Dimmett

Lynda Dimmett

August 29, 2026

Lynda Dimmett went to be with our Lord Saturday, August 29th, peacefully at home with her daughter, Chele, by her side.

Lynda was born on Christmas Eve 1947 in Visalia, CA. The youngest of five she moved to Tucson during grade school and lived here ever since. She was a quiet gentle soul graduating from SalPoint High School and attending Pima...

Rosemary Alvarez

Rosemary Alvarez

August 28, 2026

Rosemary Alvarez, born on August 19, 1943, in Patagonia, Arizona, passed away on August 28, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. She lived a life marked by devotion to her home, steady care for others, and simple joys that brought warmth to her days.

Rosemary was a housewife whose life reflected dedication to family and the everyday acts of love that sustain a...

Harold "Tom" Wallace

Harold "Tom" Wallace

August 27, 2026

Tom Wallace lived a rich and purpose-filled life defined by a grounding presence, an adventurous spirit, and an extraordinary capacity to understand the human heart. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, and steadfast friend, Tom brought an innate sense of calm to every room he entered and every relationship he nurtured. His keen insight into human nature allowed him to...

Oscar Leo Larochelle

Oscar Leo Larochelle

August 27, 2026

Oscar Leo Larochelle was born March 6, 1932 in Biddeford, Maine. He joined the Army and fought in the Korean War in the Artillery Unit. He moved to Connecticut and happily worked for 32 years at Wallingford Steel, allowing his family to enjoy life in a small idyllic town. He donated blood regularly and taught his children to be kind...

James Perez

James Perez

August 25, 2026

James Abren Perez “Chach”

October 28, 1980 – August 25, 2026

James Abren Perez, known to nearly everyone as “Chach,” passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 45.

Born in Tucson, Arizona, Chach was a beloved son, brother, partner, father, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, great sense of humour, generous heart, and his ability...

Esther Samorano

Esther Samorano

August 24, 2026

Esther Samorano was born on August 23, 1943, in Tucson, Arizona, and passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the age of 83.

Esther spent 20 years working at PSE Archery before retiring. Outside of work, she found joy in the simple things: tending her garden, camping under the stars, and cooking for the people she loved. Anyone who knew...

Santiago Hernandez

Santiago Hernandez

August 21, 2026

The family of Santiago “Jim” Hernadez is deeply saddened to announce his passing August 21st, 2026. Santiago was born in Tornillo, Texas on July 3, 1939. Santiago was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Santiago is leaving the legacy of his loving family that will carry forward his generosity, laughter, and love. Santiago and his wife Evangelina Hernandez welcomed six...

Richard Taft Jacob

Richard Taft Jacob

August 19, 2026

Richard Taft Jacob was born on November 7, 1938 to Taft and Mary Jacob. He was the youngest of his seven siblings. He had five brothers, Abe, Mike, John, Jim and George and one sister Rose Marie. He joined the Navy in 1956 when he was eighteen years old and served our great country for three years.

Once he returned home,...

Sylvia Michelle Rios

Sylvia Michelle Rios

August 19, 2026

Sylvia Michelle Rios, age 66, was born on April 14, 1960, and passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Tucson, Sylvia Michelle was a proud graduate of Sunnyside High School. She carried a profound sense of duty and patriotism, honorably serving her country in...

Larry Fred Hochwert

Larry Fred Hochwert

August 18, 2026

Larry Fred Hochwert passed away peacefully in Tucson on August 18, 2026, one day shy of is 79th birthday, with his beloved wife Pattie and his sons with his first wife Sue, Jim and Dan at his side.

Born in Chicago to Dorothy and Harold Hochwert, Larry developed a life long love for the Chicago Cubs that he shared with his...

Tammi Sue Smith

Tammi Sue Smith

August 16, 2026

Tammi’s life was full of God's purpose, full of small ways in which her purpose was clear. Born on November 9th of 1961. Tammi's childhood was full of memories of her older siblings, Vicki, Brad, Jan, and Lonnie. As well as her parents Milton and Betty Gant. As the youngest sibling, her purpose was to teach each of them patience...

Shirley Jean Harrison

Shirley Jean Harrison

August 14, 2026

Shirley Jean HarrisonSeptember 20, 1943 - August 14, 2026

Shirley Jean Harrison was born in Big Springs, Texas on September 20, 1943. It was there that she first began to be actively involved in AA, sponsoring women and taking on service positions. She then lived in San Francisco from 1985 to 1993 where she continued her involvement in AA. One of...

Mary Evangelina Nuñez

Mary Evangelina Nuñez

August 14, 2026

Mary Evangelina Nunez, 66, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Tucson, Arizona, on August 16, 1959, to Santiago Hoyer Hernandez and Evangelina Flores Hernandez. She was a beloved daughter, devoted wife, cherished mother, and loving grandmother who dedicated her life to the people she loved most.

Mary is survived by her husband...

Edward Oscar Bauman Jr

Edward Oscar Bauman Jr

August 13, 2026

EDWARD OSCAR BAUMAN JR.

July 21 1938• Aug 13, 2026

Edward O. Bauman Jr., son of Edward Henry Bauman and Quirina Marie Bauman (Schwarte), was born on the family farm in Panama, Iowa, on July 21, 1938. After his father passed away in a car accident on December 6, 1951, Edward, his mother, and his three brothers—Michael, Ralph, and James—moved to Harlan,...

Saul Rackauskas

Saul Rackauskas

August 13, 2026

Saul Rackauskas was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on May 13, 1942. In 1944, his mother Vlada fled Lithuania with Saul and his twin-brother , Ray, to escape the invading Soviet army. They eventually arrived in Chicago, Illinois in 1950.

Saul earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois where he watched fellow Lithuanian-American legend, Dick Butkus, play...

Wilma Jean Rusk

Wilma Jean Rusk

August 10, 2026

Wilma Jean Rusk passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026, surrounded by people who loved her. She was only 62 years old and will be deeply missed.

Born Wilma Jean Long on June 10, 1964, in Cadillac, Michigan, Wilma faced challenges early in life. She became a mother at just 18 years old and had to grow up quickly,...

Vincent Walter Kopec

Vincent Walter Kopec

August 7, 2026

VINCENT WALTER KOPEC

Vincent Walter Kopec, born July 16, 1930, in Schenectady, New York, to Antonio and Ida Kopec, lived a life marked by service, generosity, adventure and devotion to others.

At the age of 17, Vince joined the United States Army and dedicated many years of his life to serving his country. He completed three tours in Vietnam. In 1956 he...