obituaries
Andrew Patrick Craddock
January 2, 2025
Andrew Patrick Craddock, 81, died in Tucson, Arizona on January 2, 2025, after a difficult battle with heart disease.
He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 1943 to Andrew J. and Mary Dell (Corbitt) Craddock. They eventually made their way to San Diego, California, where Andy (or Pat as he was known to his family) attended Chula Vista High School.
He left...
Sherry Kehl
January 2, 2025
Sherry Kehl passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2nd, 2025 after battling COPD and Cancer in Peppi's Hospice House Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by: Nephew Shawn Giles, Brother Rick Ecker , Sister Barbara Warner, Nephew Steve Warner Father Robert C Ecker Sr Nephew Kenneth Lee Warner Mother Ethel C Luce Ecker Husband Daniel Frank Kehl...
Michael T Cuthbertson
December 30, 2024
Michael T. Cuthbertson, 80, of Tucson, Arizona passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Michael was born on October 31st, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Bertha Prewitt and Jordan Cuthbertson. He graduated from Oklahoma University in 1966 and went on to work for the Social Security Administration.
Michael was known for his adventurous spirit, whether playing the...
Mike
December 29, 2024
Mike was a beloved son, loving husband, kind and caring father, grandfather, brother, co-worker, and friend. He had a deep passion for the great outdoors, spending countless hours hunting, fishing, and camping. These activities brought him immense joy and allowed him to spend time in nature with his amazing friends, family and loved ones.Mike was well known for his remarkable...
Alice M Hoffman
December 26, 2024
Alice Hoffman, 1974 speaking at National Council of Senior Citizens
It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of Alice M. Hoffman, who died in Tucson, Arizona on Dec. 26, 2024, age 95. Alice was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. June 17, 1929 to mother Florence Crane and father Nelson H. Cruikshank. Her father was a Methodist minister who later...
Edwin Vince Peterson
December 25, 2024
Edwin (known to us all as Ed) Peterson was born in Chicago on November 22, 1948. His father was a plumber by trade, and his mother was a homemaker. Ed is survived by a brother named Don. Ed grew up loving sports; he was an excellent baseball player and played on the Foreman High School baseball team. He also enjoyed...
Larry Martinez Jr
December 24, 2024
Our beloved life partner, dad, Tata , brother, Tio and friend passed away on December 24, 2024 in the arms of his family. He leaves behind so many that loved him. Preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Martinez. Survived by his life partner, Mariana, sons Michael, Marcos and Mosses; daughters, Madianna, Marsi, and Millie; his father Larry Martinez Sr.,...
Zelda Marie Scitticatt
December 23, 2024
Zelda Marie Scitticatt, lovingly known as Marie, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 77.
Marie was born on October 6, 1947, in Bisbee, Arizona, and raised in Douglas, Arizona. She attended school in Douglas, where she shined as a baton twirler in the high school band and was recognized for her academic achievements. As a junior,...
Walter David Johnson
December 18, 2024
Walter David Johnson of Tombstone, AZ passed from this life to the next on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, AZ surrounded by his family.
Walt was born at Meeker County Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN on March 29, 1946 to George and Charlotte Johnson. He graduated from Grove City High School in 1964 and attended Tri-State...
Malinda Finney Briggs
2024
Malinda Finney Briggs of Tucson, AZ, passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 76 in a motor vehicle collision. She was born in El Paso, TX, in 1948 but moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona where she majored in English. While getting her MFA at the University of Montana, she met Barrett Briggs. The...
Ricardo Antonio Fimbres
December 17, 2024
Ricardo Antonio Fimbres, known to many as Ricky, age 42, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1982 in Tucson, Az.
He is survived by his parents Ramona & Rene Fimbres, his daughter Yamileth A. Fimbres, and his siblings Carlos (Cecy) Durón, Maria 'Lulu' (Isaac) Dominguez, Antonio 'Tony' R. Fimbres (his twin), & Renee (Roberto) Fimbres-Nicols...
Cherie Marie Friederichs
December 15, 2024
Cherie Marie (Valois) Friederichs, 88 of Foxhome, Minnesota and Green Valley, Arizona passed away, peacefully on December 15, 2024 – Gaudate (Rejoice) Sunday.
Cherie was born August 21, 1936 to Peter Valois Jr. and Violet (Kempski) Valois in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended St. Rose of Lima school and graduated from Central High School in St. Paul.
After graduating from high school...
Joseph Richard Sosky
December 14, 2024
Joseph Richard Sosky, A Spirit in the Sky
Joseph Richard Sosky, age 76, passed away in Vail, Arizona on December 14th, 2024
He leaves behind his loving wife and soulmate Pam of 30 years; daughters Cheri, Lisa (and wife, Raven); sons Dean (and partner, Sherri) and JR (and wife, Kim); grandchildren Ella, Drake and Zoe; and fur babies Dexter and Precious.
Joe wanted...
Dennis Dale Lynton
December 13, 2024
Dennis D. Lynton passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 in Green Valley, AZ.
Dennis was born on August 13, 1931 in Glendale, CA to Edward Dale Lynton and Florence Gertrude Potter. He graduated from Berkeley High School in Berkeley, CA in 1949 and continued his studies at Pomona College, San Francisco State College and the University of California. In 1951...
Joe McDevitt
December 9, 2024
Joe McDevitt passed from this earth on December 9, 2024. He was 63 years old. Joe was the son of the late Chuck McDevitt and Phyllis McDevitt. His family also included his late sister, Linda Sulu.
He was born at an Air Force base in Tachikawa, Japan, where his father was stationed. They lived in Japan until he was three years...
Ronald Louis Lopez
December 6, 2024
Ronald Louis Lopez was born to Raymond and Dolly Lopez in Morenci, Az on June 21st, 1951 and passed away at Tucson Medical Center on December 6th, 2024. He grew up in Solomon, Arizona, in a wonderful neighborhood with many childhood friends swimming in canals, playing in cotton trailers, hunting, hosting late night Monopoly games, surf boarding, and playing football...
Ruth Alicia Francisco Reyes
December 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Alicia Francisco Reyes who left us on December 5, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on October 26, 1948, in Ecuador, she was a true embodiment of resilience and determination.
In pursuit of a brighter future, Ruth took a leap of faith and moved to...
Roberto Gastelum
December 4, 2024
Roberto Gastelum, querido padre, abuelo, padrastro, hermano, tío y amigo, falleció en paz en su hogar el 4 de Diciembre 2024, rodeado por el amor de su familia. Nacido en Guasave, Sinaloa, México, el 25 de Octubre 1954, la vida de Roberto fue un testimonio de trabajo arduo y la alegría de los momentos sencillos compartidos con sus seres queridos....
