obituaries
David Lee Ellis
May 16, 2025
David Lee Ellis of Tucson AZ
July 24, 1959 – May 16, 2025
Age 66
David passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 16, 2025.
David is survived by his companion of over 30 years, Diane Casillas-Ellis. His 4 step children, Juan De La Cruz, Adam De La Cruz, Lissett De La Cruz and Diego De La Cruz. As well as his...
Olivia Torres
May 16, 2025
Olivia Torres 74 Earned her wings and went to be with our Lord on May 16, 2025 after a courageous battle with dementia. Olivia was a native of Tucson, AZ where she spent all her life. She retired from Raytheon Aerospace where she was an assembly worker. She enjoyed parrots, especially her former Parrots named Scooter and Cisco. They were...
Troy Lee Morgan
May 13, 2025
Troy Lee Morgan was born on October 25, 1985, in Tucson, Arizona, to Troy Sr. and Roberta “Bobbie” Dominguez. From a young age, Troy’s vibrant personality, warm heart, and infectious smile lit up every room he entered. He was the kind of person who never met a stranger—his gift for making lifelong friends was evident even in his early years....
Barbara Jean Duel
May 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Duel (née Eddy)
July 15, 1955 – May 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Duel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 69.
Born on July 15, 1955, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, Barbara was raised in Tucson and graduated from Sahuaro High School. After high school, she proudly served...
Guadalupe Martinez
May 12, 2025
Lupe Martinez, 80, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born November 22, 1944, in El Paso, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Leonor Silva and sister to the late Raymond Mancera Tharp and mother to the late Frank Anthony Gonzales. In 1971, Lupe married Leo...
Veronica C Campa
May 8, 2025
Veronica Cecilia Campa, age 61, a lifelong resident of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. Born Veronica Jimenez on October 23, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of Lydia Jimenez and the late Ernest Jimenez Jr.
Veronica was a woman of immense warmth and boundless generosity, known for her radiant smile, her vibrant big personality, and her unwavering...
Barbara Jean Ellis
May 6, 2025
In Memory of Barbara Jean Ellis (Hall)
Barb was a wonderful sister and aunt. She was a servant to all, which I believe to be the actual call of Christ upon anyone who would be His disciple....and she was His disciple. She ultimately died of kidney disease, but was looking forward to the next part of life's adventure, trusting in the...
Olga M Madrid
May 6, 2025
Olga M. Madrid passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2025. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2024. Unfortunately it took her life rapidly. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Alicia Cruz, brothers Ralph (Guacho) Cruz and John David Gonzales. Olga is survived not only by her sister Diane and her partner Maggie. But also...
Rosa Kendrick
May 6, 2025
Rosa Drexler Kendrick
December 29, 1941 – May 6, 2025
Rosa Drexler Kendrick, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 83, after a courageous 18-month battle with lung cancer. Born on December 29, 1941, in Pilsting, Germany, Rosa was the cherished daughter of Josef and Maria Drexler and sister to Josef and Anneliese...
Sandra T Ehlers
May 5, 2025
Sandra Ehlers (Sandy) 75 passed on May 5, 2025. Born March 31, 1950. Sandy is survived by her three children; Joseph Stammer, of Des Moines, Iowa, Pamela Fadden (Thomas) of Oak Ridge, New Jersey and Caryn Crego (Nicholas) of Dover New Hampshire and three grandchildren; Maxwell Crego, Olivia and Gwyneth Fadden. Sandy was predeceased by her loving husband Frederick Ehlers,...
Ernesto Villalpando Hernandez
May 2, 2025
Ernesto Villalpando Hernandez, beloved father, son, brother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 2, 2025, at the age of 56. He was born on November 7, 1968, in the vibrant town of San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico.
Ernesto will be deeply missed by his loving daughters, Sierra, Nina R, and Jessica; his beloved father, Estanislado Hernandez,...
John David Plasterer
May 2, 2025
John David Plasterer 7/9/42-5/2/25
David passed away on 5/2/25 from cardiac disease, with family members by his side. He is survived by his 2 close brothers, Carl & Jerry. He was preceded in death by his sister Carol, and both parents, John G. & Mary M. Plasterer. David was an avid outdoorsman, and craftsman. He worked at Grant Road Lumber, then...
Steven Merle Schrepfer Jr.
May 2, 2025
Steven Merle Schrepfer, lovingly known as “JR” of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 2nd, 2025, at the age of 33. A beloved father, son, and brother, Steven’s presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Steven was the cherished son of Steven and Sandra Schrepfer, and the oldest brother to Konor, Brock, and Tanner Schrepfer.
A proud graduate...
James Harley Vandergriff
May 2, 2025
Jim enjoyed his life to the fullest.
Jim (James Harley) was born August 14, 1942, on the little Vandergriff farm near Stoutland, Missouri. His parents were Oliver Wyatt Vandergriff and Mary Ella Vandergriff neé Perkins. Jim had four siblings: Robert Lee (Bobby, died 1962), Jerry, John (died 2020), and Beverly (Bev).
Jim dropped out of high school after the 11th grade and...
James Robert Trace
April 30, 2025
With a heavy broken heart our family will say our final farewell to Jim, “JT” . He left this life on April 30th in Tucson, Az . He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on April 25th. Jim loved his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was kind, patient and always ready with a laugh. “JT” was loved...
Irene Defotis
April 29, 2025
Irene DeFotis: Beloved mother, teacher and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, April 29 th, 2025, a few weeks shy of her 81 st birthday. Born May 12, 1944 in Chicago Illinois to Aphrodite (Javaras) DeFotis and George DeFotis, She is survived by her three children; Matthew Meier (Married Jennifer Black Meier); Amalia Magaret...
Luis Raul Rosado
April 29, 2025
Luis R. Rosado 73, of Tucson Arizona passed away on Tuesday April, 29th 2025. He is survived by his wife Enedina Rosado, his daughter Maryssa Velazquez-Rosado her husband Rico Velazquez and granddaughter Laylani Rosado. His daughter Ana Rosado, son James Rosado, son Adam Judson and daughter Frances Jacob. To respect Luis wishes, no services will be held.
