obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

March 31, 2024

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...