obituaries
Judith Kay Bishop
October 26, 2024
Judith “Judy” Kay Bishop, 76, of Tucson, Arizona, passed to her Heavenly home on October 26, 2024,
after a courageous journey through Interstitial Lung Disease. Her sister and dedicated caregiver, Jane
Bishop, was by her side as Judy peacefully joined Jesus, her Lord and Savior.
Judy was born on February 1, 1948, in...
Donna Marie Labor
October 26, 2024
On October 26, 2024, the world lost a vibrant soul, Donna Marie Labor, Born on May 4, 1977. Donna lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
Donna is survived by her three children, Kayla Peterson (Tyler Peterson) , Kole Edwards, Vicki Edwards, her partner Mark (nickname Danny), her siblings Don Osmundson, Brenda Labor and Dee...
Joni Bradian
October 24, 2024
Joni Lynn Bradian, 61, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on November 6, 1962, in Tucson, Joni was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend.
For 30 years, Joni was dedicated in her career as an office manager in the commercial construction industry in Tucson. She was known for her...
Monica Leigh Reyes
October 23, 2024
Monica Leigh Reyes was born in Nashville, TN on December 16,1969 to parents, Carlos and Linda Reyes.Monica was a sister to three siblings – two older sisters, Marinda Rice and Maria Benson, and one younger brother, Michael Reyes. From these siblings, Monica had 5 nephews and one great nephew, all of whom she adored, but her greatest pride and joy...
Johnny Hill
October 23, 2024
Johnny A Hill, better known as “Bucky,” was born on February 11, 1954 in Sewanee Tennessee, to Loretta Hill. He was the younger brother to Robert, (recently deceased) and big brother to Mike, Regina, Terry and Jerry. Bucky spent a large portion of his childhood living on the farm with his Aunt Annie & Uncle George and his cousin/sisters...
Dennis Girardot
October 23, 2024
I am Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following paths God made for me
I took his hand I heard him call
Then turned, and bid farewell to all
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to sing, to play...
Virginia Below
October 23, 2024
Virginia “Ginny” Below, 85, of Oro Valley, Arizona died peacefully at her care home Wednesday afternoon, October 23rd. Born in Union County Kentucky on October 14, 1939, she was the daughter of Clayton and Willie Below and the tenth of eleven children.
She is survived by her daughters, Martha McDonough (Jim) and Julie Urbancik; grandchildren...
Robert Hoffman
October 20, 2024
Robert Allan Hoffman Sr.
Born Sept 22,1954, lost his courageous battle with cancer Oct 20, 2024, with his family by his side. Bob leaves behind his loving wife of 41 yrs Bonnie, sons Robert Jr., and Zachary, daughters -in-law Lydia and Leeza. He was a proud Grandpa to Robert lll, Henry, Carly and Hayden. Bob loved the...
Cleotilde Tapia
October 19, 2024
On Saturday, October 19, 2024 Cleotilde Miranda Tapia peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 67.
Cleotilde was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She will be forever missed.
She was survived by her beloved husband, Jose Tapia and her children, Jose Jr....
Gerald Lee Rucks
October 18, 2024
Gerald Lee Rucks, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 86. Born on June 10, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, Jerry lived a life that was rich in experiences, love, and dedication to his family and community.
Jerry was the cherished son of Herbert L. Rucks and...
Patricia Wayne
October 17, 2024
“Patsy” Wayne passed in the early hours of Oct 17, 2024. Many of her family visited with her during the preceding days. Her granddaughter, Lisa, was by her side at time of death. She is survived by one sibling, Judy McKeever of Boyd Texas; four of her six children, Bill Weining, Jim Weining, Sandy McCoskey, Jack Weining; multiple grandchildren, great...
Elaine Ann Bartol
October 15, 2024
Elaine Ann Bartol
Elaine Ann Bartol, age 87, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Peppi’s House in Tucson, Arizona. Elaine was born February 28, 1937, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to John and Ann (née Dolata) Graczkowski. She married Donald L. Bartol, son of Edward J. and Gladys (née Hoffman) Bartol, on October 29, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During their marriage, they...
Albert Edward Gauthier
October 15, 2024
Albert Edward Gauthier-August 30, 1934-October 15,2024 Albert was born on August 30, 1934, in Central Falls, RI to parents Edward and Annette (Frechette) Gauthier. At the age of 4, he sustained a life altering injury by getting hit with a piece of slate in his right eye. He always said that he was glad it was his right eye...
Richard Dean Price
October 13, 2024
Richard “Dick” Dean Price, 86, passed away 13 October 2024 surrounded by family in his home in Green Valley, AZ.
Dick was born 19 March 1938 in Cando, ND as the only child of William “Bill” Price and Olga (Robley) Price-Minetti. The family moved to Spokane, WA in the early 1940s, where Dick was a 1956 graduate...
John Jake
October 13, 2024
My dear dad, John Fredrick Jake, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 13, at his home in Tucson, Arizona.
John was born on October 17, 1936, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. After a few moves, John graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School, in Evansville, Indiana. He attended Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, but left to join...
Demeris Louis Martin
October 12, 2024
Our beloved Demeris Louis Martin, age 31, was born in Hayti, MO and tragically left us on October 12, 2024. Demeris, had a passion for poetry, style, and family. Although we will miss him every day. Especially his winning smile. He will forever remain in our hearts. His unwavering spirit and boundless love brought immense joy into our lives...
Kay Jerin
October 11, 2024
Kay Jerin resident of Tucson Arizona passed away peacefully October 11th 2024 at the age of 79. Beloved mother of Brian (Marie) Vance of Tucson Arizona, daughter Tara (Donald) Gutierrez of Tucson Arizona. She is the daughter of the late Brint and Estelle Lomax of Texas. Through her lifetime she was a chemist, an educator. She was also an...
Doris Lothian Rickard
October 8, 2024
Doris Lothian Rickard passed away on October 8, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born in Stamford, Connecticut on December 16, 1923, to Ernest Greene, Jr. and Helen Culver Kerr Greene. Doris married Forrest R. Rickard, Sr. on December 20, 1941. They had two sons, Forrest R. Rickard, Jr. and Richard B. Rickard. They lived in Ajo, Arizona from...
