obituaries

May 26, 2024

Stephanie Contreras, 47, of Tucson, passed away on May 26, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1976, and was a lifelong resident of Tucson.

Stephanie was a good mother to her 3 children Victoria Nicole, Seth justified & Gracie Marie. In addition to her children, she was a proud grandmother to be. Stephanie had 3 sisters...

May 25, 2024

Graciela passed away at the age of 47. Graciela is preceded by her father Jerry Camacho and mother Inez Villa, spouse Thomas Yancey, along with two sons Jerry Yancey and Robert Yancey, three sisters, Cruzita Villa, Christina Villa, Michelle Camacho, all her nieces and nephews, family and friends.  Graciela has made an impact in all our lives and Graciela will...

May 22, 2024

Marjorie Alice Frey-Hobbs, born on April 21, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024. Marjorie was married to Wayne A. Hobbs, who preceded her in death in 2004. She was the daughter of the late Harry E. Frey and Jessie E. Ling-Frey.

Marjorie was a loving sister to her living brother, Bob Frey...

May 20, 2024

Mr. Larry Howard Picraux, 85, of Catalina, Arizona, passed away on May 20, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 2, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Howard and Dorothy (Kostedt) Picraux. Larry moved to Arizona in 2018 and was a carpenter. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and a member of the Casas...

May 19, 2024

May 13, 2024

Mary Dorothy Berlinguette age 79 of Des Plaines, IL & Tucson, AZ passed away May 13, 2024, in Tucson Az. Daughter of Henry F and Josephine Herman. Loving mother of Craig, Bryan (Victoria), and Nicole Berlinguette. Former wife of Arthur Berlinguette. Proud grandmother of Samantha Locascio, Genevieve, Alex, Grant and Jayden Berlinguette. Great Grandmother of Aubriella.

Memorial...

May 11, 2024

Incorvia, Jacqueline Suzzanne; Jackie Incorvia (75), of Tucson, AZ, passed away May 11, 2024. She is survived by her two nieces, Jessica Heyman (Glen and Ellexa) and Brandi Davis (Jerry, Tyler and Audri). She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph B. McDuffee, Sr. and Colleen J. McDuffee; her brother, Joseph B. McDuffee Jr.; her son, Brandon J....

May 10, 2024

Walter David Clarke II (Dave), 78, passed away in Green Valley, AZ. Born and raised in Southern California, Dave moved to Monterey, CA. in the late 60's where he married the love of his life, Willette Reams (Billee Clarke) and raised a family. He lived on the peninsula for 40 yrs before moving to Green Valley, AZ after his...

May 7, 2024

Glenn was born in Waterville, Maine, and was raised in Bristol Connecticut.  He joined the Army in 1974. While stationed in El Paso, Texas, he met his wife, Vickie Rabe. They were married November 13, 1976. Upon discharge from the service, they returned to Bristol. When the weather got too cold, they moved to Tucson, Az. After several years...

May 6, 2024

Benny Villa Rada was born on 11-1-1963, he went to be with the Lord on 5-6-2024. He passed away from Lymphatic Cancer. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He also lived in and loved Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his children Benjamin Jr., Cassandra and Alonzo Rada. Life Partner Richard Bitner. Son-in-law T.J. and Daughter-in-law Amanda. The...

May 2, 2024

Dirk Schindel passed away with his wife at his side on May 2nd, 2024. Born in Berlin, Germany, to Ursula Meyer Pyritz and Rolf Schindel, he grew up in Berlin and moved to the U.S. in the late 60’s. An avid traveler, Dirk delighted in adventures by land, air and sea. He found sheer joy in touring the Black...

April 27, 2024

Richard Kluin, 86, of Tucson, Arizona died at home Saturday, April 27, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born at home in Arlington Washington he was the sixth of seven children born to Albert and Catherine (Bos) Kluin. He is survived by his wife Gloria of Arizona three daughters Lynne, Diane and Gail of New Jersey and one son Richard...

April 26, 2024

Mildred Vida (Wade), age 95, formerly of Pulaski, New York, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side, on April 26, 2024. She was born March 2, 1929 in Utica, New York. After two years of college, she worked for Socony Vacumn Company as a Secretary. She married John Henry Vida in New York City in 1954....

April 24, 2024

Marcelyn (Marcy) Lemas, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. She is survived by her husband James and their children James Lemas Jr (Pete Bejarano), Joselyn (Thomas) Greer and Brett (Melinda) Lemas. Grandchildren Austin, Evan and Kendall Greer and Abigail Lemas. Marcy loved the outdoors and loved to be gardening in her...

April 20, 2024

Kathleen McGrath died in Tucson, AZ, on April 20, 2024. She was 71. Her death followed a years-long physical decline due to Corticobasal Degeneration, which eventually crippled her entire body. Confined to a wheelchair since Christmas, 2022, she gradually lost the ability to speak due to Primary Progressive Aphasia, a side effect of the disease.

Kathleen died...

April 18, 2024

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened…” - Dr. Seuss.

Nicole (Nikki) Celeste Brammer Cantalicio, 48, beloved mother, wife, child, friend, and fierce protector to all, passed away too soon after a valiant battle with cancer. Her life journey ended on Thursday, April 18th, leaving an irreplaceable void in all who knew and cherished her....

April 16, 2024

Gregg R. Anderson, 76, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024 after a nearly two-year long battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, with his devoted wife of 48 years, Shari Anderson, by his side.

Gregg, fondly known by many nicknames (G3, Anderson, Rhino Man, Maestro G, and most importantly as his grandpa name...

April 14, 2024

David Harlow Pritchard left us on April 14, 2024, after bravely enduring the long difficulties of Parkinson’s disease. A lifelong Methodist, he was called by Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates to sing in the Celestial Choir. David was born on June 23, 1943, to Elma Jean (Spitznaugle) and Harlow Bryan Pritchard, who was serving in the U.S. Navy...

April 14, 2024

Victor Brito Chávez was born on July 25, 1925, to Alfredo Chávez (Gómez Palacio, Durango, México) and Serapia Brito Chávez (Wilcox, Arizona, USA). He was the fourth son of a family which included eight boys and two girls. He was the last member of the Brito Chávez family. Victor passed on Sunday April 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. He...

April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024, Carlos was reunited with his parents Arturo and Hortencia Robles and 9 siblings who passed on before him. Survived by his wife of 64 years Maria Irma Robles, his 7 children Carlos A. Robles, Elsa (David) Gonzales, David (Flo) Robles, Robert (Linda) Robles, Paul (Maryse) Robles, Maria (Eli) Zamorano, Regina Robles Vogt. His 15 grandchildren, 23...