obituaries


Richard Billings

Richard Billings

April 13, 2024

RICHARD BRUCE BILLINGS, Ph. D

Richard Bruce Billings (known as Bruce) was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, December 5, 1938. His parents worked in the local bank until his dad became disabled. Rather than suffer in a cold climate, the family moved to Prescott, Arizona when Bruce was 11. There, Bruce completed school where he played the flute...

Kenneth R Hoskins

Kenneth R Hoskins

April 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kenneth "Kenny" Hoskins, age 71, passed away on April 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with Throat Cancer. Born in Greensburg, IN on March 19, 1953. He graduated from Greensburg Community High School. He also graduated from Ball State University. He brought immense joy to those around him. Kenny's journey touched the lives of many, leaving...

Mary Frances Farnsworth

Mary Frances Farnsworth

April 11, 2024

On April 11th 2024, Mary Frances Farnsworth peacefully departed this world to be reunited with our Lord and her loving husband, Orbie Gale Farnsworth.

Mary was born January 19th, 1944 to Howard (Speck) Wesley Brinegar and Anna Lee (Arnall) Brinegar in Wellsville, Missouri and was the third of their six children. She married Orbie Gale Farnsworth on...

Jeanne Mary Rose Chavanelle

Jeanne Mary Rose Chavanelle

April 11, 2024

Jeanne Mary Rose Chavanelle, 92, of Tucson, AZ died April 11, 2024, at The Forum of Tucson Assisted Living. Jeanne was born on April 14, 1931, to parents Hormisdas Martel and Bernadette (Perkins) Martel in Manchester, NH. She married Roger Oliva Chavanelle on July 1, 1950. They had 3 children, Armand, Susan, and Marc. She worked as a payroll...

Kathleen Swanston

Kathleen Swanston

March 27, 2024

Kathleen “Herbie” “Kathie” Dianne Swanston, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1945, to the late Earl and Hilda Engstrom.

Kathie met her first husband in high school, who she married soon after and had her first 4 children. She enjoyed bowling, showing horses and...

Ragan Hatcher

Ragan Hatcher

March 26, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Ragan Girard Hatcher, 67, who died on March 26, 2024, at home in Tucson, Arizona with his loving wife, Toni by his side.

Ragan was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Leroy Hatcher and Anna May Hatcher, brothers, Ron, Ralph, Roger & daughter Kendra Kay.

He...

Ruben Gabusi Jr

Ruben Gabusi Jr

March 26, 2024

Born in Tucson, AZ in 1959, he was the son of the late Ruben Anthony Gabusi, Sr. & Edna Gabusi (née Carrillo), and elder brother to the late Richard (Rick) Gabusi. He was also predeceased by his aunt Diane Carrillo, Serafina Grace, his uncles Louie & Gil Carrillo, and his maternal grandparents Gilbert (Chato) and Amelia (Trini) Carrillo.

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James Thomas Prim

James Thomas Prim

March 10, 2024

James Thomas Prim

...went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2024 in Green Valley, Arizona. Born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Rosanna Yellowcalf Prim and John Norman Prim on May 25, 1934. He was a member of the Skidi band of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and was given the name Kuruks Taka (White...

Robert Boysen

Robert Boysen

March 10, 2024

Robert Deane Boysen, 79, born March 23, 1944, passed away on March 10, 2024, at Tucson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Deanna Kay Boysen; his daughter-in-law, Stephanie Boysen; his 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert was an Army Veteran and worked...

Ramon Rodolfo Villa Jr

Ramon Rodolfo Villa Jr

March 7, 2024

Ramon Rodolfo "Chito" Villa Jr, 57, of Tucson, Arizona passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Ramon grew up in Silver City, NM, a town they loved and never left. He worked at Sodexo Food Services-Western New Mexico University as a Cook for year and worked various places, also as a cook...

Jose Alfredo Roman Jr

Jose Alfredo Roman Jr

March 4, 2024

Jose Alfredo Roman Jr. peacefully passed away at home on March 4, 2024, at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. He was born on April 14, 1966, in Tucson, Arizona to Alfredo F. Roman and Rosalva B. Roman. He was the eldest of three children and the brother of Erica Felix (Armando Felix) and Julio Roman...

Rita Cihlar

Rita Cihlar

March 3, 2024

Rita M Cihlar, 74, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on March 3, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Rita moved to Arizona in 2010 and worked as a bill collector with 1st Midwest Bank. She was known for designing and creating ceramic dolls for competitions, plus she taught this skill to others. Rita was...

Cheryl Weinfurtner

Cheryl Weinfurtner

March 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl (Brajner) Weinfurtner of Tucson, Arizona, at age 64. An acclaimed fine artist that worked out of her Tucson studio, she will be eternally admired for the paintings she shared with so many. Her works mainly captured the floral beauty of the desert Southwest through a colorful eye,...

Petra Miranda

Petra Miranda

March 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Petra Miranda

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Petra Miranda, a beloved mother, grandmother, who peacefully left this world at the age of 90. Petras's journey began on November 16, 1933, in the vibrant town of Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico, where she was born and raised in the embrace...

Aida Polston

Aida Polston

February 29, 2024

Aida Antonietta Polston Cordova, 81, of Tucson, AZ. passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Tucson, AZ on February 29th, 2024.

She was born on June 13th, 1942, in Tucson, AZ, the fifth of nine siblings to Eduardo and Aida Cordova.

She graduated from Tucson High School and enjoyed...

Michael Alejandro Ortiz

Michael Alejandro Ortiz

February 25, 2024

Michael Alejandro Ortiz

February 24, 1992 - February 25, 2024

Beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, uncle and godfather.

Survived by his father, mother, sisters, brother, girlfriend, nephews, nieces, godson, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

He will be missed very much, a man who was selfless, brave, intelligent, caring and loyal to...

Gregory Garbera

Gregory Garbera

February 23, 2024

Gregory Charles Garbera passed away on Friday, February 23rd at his home in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 62. He was born in Ilion, NY on January 7th, 1962 to Michael H. Garbera, Jr. and his wife Morganna E. Garbera (née Coleman) and was the third of their five children. Raised in the rural upstate NY village of...

Shelly Renae Altamirano

Shelly Renae Altamirano

February 22, 2024

Shelly went to heaven on February 22nd, 2024. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. We will miss her infectious smile and fierce love for family. She is survived by her soulmate, David, her children, Abby, DJ and Amber, and her grandchildren, JJ and Lyla.