obituaries


Malinda Finney Briggs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Nanci Ellen Garon

Nanci Ellen Garon

December 3, 2024

Nanci Ellen Hertz Garon of Tucson, Arizona passed away on December 3, 2024 of cardiac and respiratory failure subsequent to a broken hip. Nanci was born to Adell Tatkin and Melvin Arthur Hertz on April 17, 1944 in St Paul, Minnesota. She met her future husband, Allan Mayer Garon, at the University of Minnesota in 1962, and they recently celebrated...

Stephanie Anne Bonin

Stephanie Anne Bonin

December 3, 2024

Stephanie Anne Bonin

Passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024

She was born November 11,1977 in Tucson, Arizona to Steven Bonin and Elaine Thomas Hansen. She lived in Tucson most of her life. Stephanie had many struggles in her life. but She loved her children, her grandchildren and her family with her whole heart! Stephanie is survived by her 2 children, Emily Anne...

Anthony Bracamonte

Anthony Bracamonte

November 30, 2024

On Saturday 11/30/2024 Tony Bracamonte went home to be with his lord and savior. He is survived by his wife Sandra Bracamonte and his daughter Hope Bracamonte. 

Tony was not only a husband and father but a son, a brother, an uncle and most importantly Tony was everyone's best friend. If Tony could help someone out he would. He loved his...

Stephen James Weining

Stephen James Weining

November 29, 2024

Stephen James Weining

August 17, 1949 – November 29, 2024

Also known as Jim, Jimmy, Jimbo, Red Fred, Smiley- was son, brother, husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandpa and friend. He had an inherent way of seeing the ironic side in situations. To be in his company usually meant you would be smiling.

Born in Williams, AZ to Steven Weining & Patricia Weining Wayne (both...

Debbie

Debbie

November 29, 2024

Debra Ann McCurdy (Debbie) was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1960 in the small town of Deming, New Mexico. She passed away on November 29, 2024 surrounded by love in her home in Sahuarita, Arizona.

Debbie was born in Deming, New Mexico, but moved to Tucson, Arizona at the young age of 11 with her mom, dad and sisters. When...

Consuelo A Zuniga

Consuelo A Zuniga

November 22, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Consuelo A. Zuniga aged 81, from Tucson, AZ on November 22, 2024. 

Consuelo leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Alejandro Zuniga; children Anna Maria Preston (Stephen), Norma Elisa Bartley (Daniel), Alberto Zuniga (Rebecca), and Alex Zuniga; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Joseph Keyl

Joseph Keyl

November 22, 2024

Joseph “Sohrab” Keyl January 2, 1939 – November 22, 2024



Joseph “Sohrab” Keyl, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on November 22, 2024, at the age of 85 in Tucson, Arizona. Sohrab was born on January 2, 1939, in Mashaad, Iran and spent a life rich with adventure and zeal for...

Robert W Polston

Robert W Polston

November 20, 2024

Robert W Polston Sr, 85, of Tucson, AZ. passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer in Tucson, AZ on November 20th, 2024.

He was born on November 1st, 1939, in Chicago, Il, the first of three children to Walter and Anne Polston.

He graduated from Amphi High School in 1958. Bob was active in bowling, golf, slow pitch and fast...

David E Shryock

David E Shryock

November 20, 2024

David E. Shryock, age 72, passed away November 20, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona.

David was born June 9, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Howard A. and Barbara A. Schreiber Shryock. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and Fort Hays State University, majoring in Psychology and Business. He was married in 1980 to Patricia Kipp in Iola, KS. David...