obituaries

October 7, 2024

James Edwin Comer was born March 17, 1946 and died October 7, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Edwin D. Comer and Katherine Holtsclaw Comer. The family moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1968. James graduated from University of Arizona with a Masters of Business Administration.

He was divorced. He had two daughters. He is survived by one daughter, three...

October 6, 2024

Mrs. Cindy Ann Kramer, 61, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, passed away on October 6, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on June 26, 1963, in San Diego, California to Romeo and Rose Calapan. Cindy moved to Arizona in 1998 and was a homemaker.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Mark Anthony Kramer; 2 children, Ashley Renee...

October 3, 2024

Celebration of Life Service for Bill Morton

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Forty Niner Country Club

12000 E Tanque Verde Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85749

Arrival time is 10:30am and the service will begin at 11:00am, followed by a reception with light refreshments and a cash bar until 2:30pm. As many...

October 2, 2024

Thomas L. Knoll, 84, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Tucson, AZ. He was formerly a resident of Cedar Lake, IN. Born on May 12, 1940, Tom was known for his intelligence, kindness, patience, and loving nature.

Tom dedicated many years to his career, concluding his professional journey at GNC Consulting Inc as a software consultant....

October 2, 2024

Linda Jean Penn (Ackerman) 78 of Sierra Vista, formerly Mckeesport, PA passed away on October 2, 2024. Born on September 8 1946, daughter of Carl Ackerman Sr. and Jean Magee Rodman.

Linda dedicated her life to her family, crocheting, puzzles, and bingo. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her skills at crocheting were top...

September 30, 2024

Somnuek, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 30th, 2024, at the age of 69.

Born in Chai Nat, Thailand, Somnuek brought her vibrant culture and love for life to everyone she met.  Her warm and caring nature shone brightest in her passion for cooking.  She found joy in preparing meals for family and friends,...

September 29, 2024

Emory Carroll Williams, Sr., of Vail AZ, (formerly of Caruthersville, MO) passed away September 29, 2024 in Tucson, AZ. He passed ten days before his 91st birthday . 

Born in Deering, MO, on October 9, 1933, he was the youngest of twelve children born to William Monroe Williams and Carless Jane Tidwell.

He entertained with magic and humor throughout his school years...

September 27, 2024

Robert Louis Ylvisaker passed away in the early morning hours, September 27, 2024, after a short but courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Las Vegas, NV, July 28, 1980, where his dad was stationed at Nellis AFB. The family moved to Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, then to Travis AFB, CA, then to Zaragoza AB, Spain, before coming back...

September 23, 2024

Jerry Eugene McCown Jr.

10/26/1974 - 09/23/2024

Little Ed, Son, Dad, Uncle Tio, a man of many monikers but to most of us he was and always will be.... BUBBA!

Such a rare person that you can not, even now, process all the different ways and all the different days he left his...

September 23, 2024

Edi Moore led a rare and gifted life. She did not ask for much and she gave everything. On September 23, 2024, the loving eyes and majestic piano-playing fingers of Hazel Edythe (Edi) Moore came to eternal rest.

Edi was born in the Chicago suburbs on August 22, 1936 to Roger and Virginia Groff. Her sister Karen...

September 21, 2024

Anna Cisneros (1939-2024) was a kind, generous, loving mother, grandmother and friend. She died peacefully on September 21, 2024 at her Assisted Living apartment in Tucson, AZ. Anna was loved by all who knew her and her sweet, small stature easily won over those who encountered her. At the end of her life, she enjoyed playing bingo with her...

September 17, 2024

Walter Robert Burke-Hill was born on July 21, 1951, in Sewanee Tennessee to Loretta Hill. “Robert” or “Bobby” as he was most well-known for had an infectious laugh and smile that lit up the room. His sense of humor and ability to laugh at life made him instantly enjoyable to be around. Robert grew up in Tennessee. He had...

September 17, 2024

Dolores “Lola” Benitez, 70, peacefully entered her eternal rest surrounded by family and close friends on September 17, 2024. Dolores is survived by her children Joseph (Lisa), Juventino and Maria (Omar). Grandchildren Roman, Dezmond, Carmelo, Antonio, Audrina and Nayeli. Mother Mary Benitez and brothers Martin and John Benitez. She is joining her father Rudy C. Benitez and brother Arthur...

September 12, 2024

Donna Jean Flenz

August 14, 1950 - September 12,2024

Donna was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 14, 1950, to Richard and Leone Flenz. She passed away in Tucson, AZ. where she resided, September 12, 2024 at the age of 74.

She is survived by her loving wife of 40 years, Joy Valerius...

September 10, 2024

Robert “High Bob” Pratt of Billings, Mt passed away September 10th, 2024 in Tucson, AZ with his family by his side. Born in Los Angeles, CA to Lois (Rich) and John Pratt, Bob was a long haul trucker, talented bass player and 40 year veteran member of the Roaddogs IRO.

Bob was well known around town and...

September 6, 2024

Lois Sostarich, 82, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2024. Born in Big Sandy, Montana, Lois was the fourth of five children born to Marshall and Emma Kulbeck. She was raised on the farm that her grandparents homesteaded in 1913.

Lois excelled in music, she had perfect pitch and could play by ear....

September 4, 2024

September 2, 2024

Alejandro Tavares, aged 75, of Rio Rico, AZ, passed away on September 2nd, 2024. He was born on February 26th, 1949 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico to Ramona Bernal and Carlos Tavares Sr.

Alejandro worked many different jobs early on in life, but spent the majority of his adult life working in the produce industry. He was a...

September 2, 2024

Luanne M. Russin, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 2, 2024, at her home in Tucson. She was born on October 15, 1956, in Passaic, New Jersey, and moved to Arizona in 2018. Luanne was retired, and last worked as a clerk in the retail industry. She is survived by family & friends, in both Pennsylvania and Arizona.

August 30, 2024

Barbara Crabb ... Born May 7th, 1948 ... She passed away on August 30 th 2024 at 5:17 pm with her 3 loving kids, standing next to her in her home.

Her children are:

Windy Dawn Turner: Husband David Weiss and 2 Grandchildren Amber Carruth, her Husband Peter Sweeney, and 3 Great grandchildren, Sara Sweeney,...