obituaries

January 20, 2024

Linda A. Shoptaugh, 83, of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2024. She was born on Oct. 8, 1940.

Linda was a military spouse who followed her husband Lee wherever he was assigned. She was a Red Cross volunteer, belonged to the Red Hat Ladies, was an excellent bowler and was a very talented seamstress....

January 18, 2024

James “Mickey” Michael Scoffin, 85, of Encinitas, California and Oro Valley, AZ passed away on January 18, 2024, at his home in Oro Valley. He was born on June 3, 1938, in San Diego, California. Mickey retired as Vice president of Manufacturing Management and took time to golf, travel to new destinations and visit his kids and grandkids. He...

January 18, 2024

Ann deCourcy (nee Thompson) age 79 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 after a long struggle with leukemia. Ann was married to her husband of 30 years, Timothy deCourcy who preceded her in death. Ann had no children but was a devoted dog mom and auntie. Ann was born on July 9, 1944 in Sydney Australia and was...

January 18, 2024

Margery Edwards Nemura, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 18, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born on September 19, 1940, in Bronx, New York, Margery was the daughter of Andrew Latimer and Margaret (Schloen) Latimer.

Margery is survived by her devoted...

January 18, 2024

Richard Pesqueira Ochoa, 85, of Tucson, passed away on January 18, 2024.

Richard was a Journeyman Plasterer for over 40 years here in Tucson. He also worked in Hawaii and briefly in Colorado.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Socorro Ochoa; his sisters, Jenny and Frances Ochoa; his son, Alex Ochoa;...

January 16, 2024

Brandon Alexander Henderson, 27, of Tucson, Arizona, passed unexpectedly on January 16, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1996. Brandon is survived by his mother, Melissa Henderson; 2 brothers, Tyler and Samuel Henderson; as well as 5 other siblings through his father, Gabriel Rivas. He is also survived by his grandparents, Barbara and Larry Henderson; his uncles, Jason...

January 13, 2024

Amanda Madril Sanchez, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on the morning of January 13, 2024. She was born on May 31, 1933, in Tucson, Arizona, and is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Rayes Sanchez.

Amanda’s unwavering love and devotion as a sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family...

January 11, 2024

Joye Leta (Wells) Housman passed away at home in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Verlon Housman (Bill) , as well as her four older sisters. She is survived by her two daughters, Anita Joy (Housman) Sheely with her husband Terry Gietz, and Cindy Wells (Housman)...

January 8, 2024

Christine G. Papajohn, age 69, a fearless learner and inspiring teacher, passed away on Monday, January 8, in Tucson, Arizona.

She will be remembered as someone undaunted by barriers, excelling in the masculine world of accounting in the 1970s before switching careers to earn a doctorate in economics, a field she entered with untraditional credentials.

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January 4, 2024

Kerry (stevenson) Pettit passed away on 1/4/24 due to complications from type 1 diabetes. She was 64 years old. Kerry graduated from Rincon high school in 1977 in Tucson AZ. She spent her young adult life in banking, then later became a homemaker, and a stay at home wife/ mom to her husband and 3 children. Upon returning to the...

January 4, 2024

Nathan Michael Zimmerman, also known as Nate Dogg, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Tucson, AZ, at the age of 34. He was born on May 11, 1989, in Palmer, AK. Nathan was a kind and loving soul, always wearing a smile and sharing laughter through his stories. Nathan had a passion for flooring and carpentry, making him an...

January 3, 2024

December 28, 2023

Dr. Donald Allyn Martyn (Don) was born on April 9, 1944, in Redding, Pennsylvania and passed away on December 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew, and is survived by his wife, Karen; children Kevin, Kirsten and Kimberly; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Donald and Karen just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

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December 26, 2023

Genevieve Ann Holguin-Stiller born August 27, 1943, in Silver City, NM, passed away December 26, 2023, at the age of 80. She is survived by her brother George and his loving wife Judi, and her three children Stacy, Eva, and Michael. She was grandmother to Theo, Jay, and Brontë, and great grandmother to Maya and Ariadne. She was a...

December 25, 2023

Velma Grace (Velasco) Angiulo passed away peacefully at Peppi’s House Hospice on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023. Velma was born on August 17, 1935 in Tucson. Her parents and grandparents were native Tucsonans with lines going back to the Presidio. Among her many accomplishments, she served as president of the Arizona Osteopathic Auxiliary, and she graduated from Pima College in...

December 18, 2023

Alfonso (Al) Caballero, passed away on December 18, 2023 in Tucson, AZ.

Al was born on May 22, 1953 in Tucson, AZ, to Alfonso G Caballero and Olivia C Caballero. Al was a mason by trade and enjoyed this family skill which was passed down to him and his brothers from his father. Al was raised in...

December 17, 2023

Ernestine was born on Nov. 7, 1927 and “fell asleep in death” (Acts 7:60) on Dec. 17, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Viriginia Calderon, her loving husband Ygnacio O. Marquez and her children, Leticia Harris and her infant son, Ricardo Marquez. Her predeceased siblings are Carlitos, Margarita, Alberto, Arturo Calderon and...

December 15, 2023

December 15, 2023

Edward Louis Bagnaschi Jr, 66, of Tucson AZ, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023 after a short but very aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 19, 1957 in Meriden CT to Edward and Phyllis (Muscatello) Bagnaschi and spent the majority of his life in CT until retiring to AZ in 2010. Edward is survived by...

December 14, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Anthony Mihalik, Sr., 95, on the 14th of December 2023, with his beloved wife and three of his children by his side.

Paul is survived by his wife of 74 years, Lucy Valenzuela Mihalik of Patagonia, Arizona. He is also survived by his children:...