obituaries

September 29, 2024

Emory Carroll Williams, Sr., of Vail AZ, (formerly of Caruthersville, MO) passed away September 29, 2024 in Tucson, AZ. He passed ten days before his 91st birthday . 

Born in Deering, MO, on October 9, 1933, he was the youngest of twelve children born to William Monroe Williams and Carless Jane Tidwell.

He entertained with magic and humor throughout his school years...

September 27, 2024

Robert Louis Ylvisaker passed away in the early morning hours, September 27, 2024, after a short but courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Las Vegas, NV, July 28, 1980, where his dad was stationed at Nellis AFB. The family moved to Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, then to Travis AFB, CA, then to Zaragoza AB, Spain, before coming back...

September 23, 2024

Jerry Eugene McCown Jr.

10/26/1974 - 09/23/2024

Little Ed, Son, Dad, Uncle Tio, a man of many monikers but to most of us he was and always will be.... BUBBA!

Such a rare person that you can not, even now, process all the different ways and all the different days he left his...

September 23, 2024

Edi Moore led a rare and gifted life. She did not ask for much and she gave everything. On September 23, 2024, the loving eyes and majestic piano-playing fingers of Hazel Edythe (Edi) Moore came to eternal rest.

Edi was born in the Chicago suburbs on August 22, 1936 to Roger and Virginia Groff. Her sister Karen...

September 21, 2024

Anna Cisneros (1939-2024) was a kind, generous, loving mother, grandmother and friend. She died peacefully on September 21, 2024 at her Assisted Living apartment in Tucson, AZ. Anna was loved by all who knew her and her sweet, small stature easily won over those who encountered her. At the end of her life, she enjoyed playing bingo with her...

September 17, 2024

Walter Robert Burke-Hill was born on July 21, 1951, in Sewanee Tennessee to Loretta Hill. “Robert” or “Bobby” as he was most well-known for had an infectious laugh and smile that lit up the room. His sense of humor and ability to laugh at life made him instantly enjoyable to be around. Robert grew up in Tennessee. He had...

September 17, 2024

Dolores “Lola” Benitez, 70, peacefully entered her eternal rest surrounded by family and close friends on September 17, 2024. Dolores is survived by her children Joseph (Lisa), Juventino and Maria (Omar). Grandchildren Roman, Dezmond, Carmelo, Antonio, Audrina and Nayeli. Mother Mary Benitez and brothers Martin and John Benitez. She is joining her father Rudy C. Benitez and brother Arthur...

September 12, 2024

Donna Jean Flenz

August 14, 1950 - September 12,2024

Donna was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 14, 1950, to Richard and Leone Flenz. She passed away in Tucson, AZ. where she resided, September 12, 2024 at the age of 74.

She is survived by her loving wife of 40 years, Joy Valerius...

September 10, 2024

Robert “High Bob” Pratt of Billings, Mt passed away September 10th, 2024 in Tucson, AZ with his family by his side. Born in Los Angeles, CA to Lois (Rich) and John Pratt, Bob was a long haul trucker, talented bass player and 40 year veteran member of the Roaddogs IRO.

Bob was well known around town and...

September 6, 2024

Lois Sostarich, 82, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2024. Born in Big Sandy, Montana, Lois was the fourth of five children born to Marshall and Emma Kulbeck. She was raised on the farm that her grandparents homesteaded in 1913.

Lois excelled in music, she had perfect pitch and could play by ear....

September 4, 2024

September 2, 2024

Alejandro Tavares, aged 75, of Rio Rico, AZ, passed away on September 2nd, 2024. He was born on February 26th, 1949 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico to Ramona Bernal and Carlos Tavares Sr.

Alejandro worked many different jobs early on in life, but spent the majority of his adult life working in the produce industry. He was a...

September 2, 2024

Luanne M. Russin, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 2, 2024, at her home in Tucson. She was born on October 15, 1956, in Passaic, New Jersey, and moved to Arizona in 2018. Luanne was retired, and last worked as a clerk in the retail industry. She is survived by family & friends, in both Pennsylvania and Arizona.

August 30, 2024

Barbara Crabb ... Born May 7th, 1948 ... She passed away on August 30 th 2024 at 5:17 pm with her 3 loving kids, standing next to her in her home.

Her children are:

Windy Dawn Turner: Husband David Weiss and 2 Grandchildren Amber Carruth, her Husband Peter Sweeney, and 3 Great grandchildren, Sara Sweeney,...

August 21, 2024

In the early morning of August 21, 2024, John Ortega Ramirez peacefully passed away.

Johnny was a strong bodied, at times stubborn minded, generous and compassionate man who could hit a golf ball 10,00 miles and would melt at the sight of a little kid or dog. He could be climbing a ladder to help a neighbor...

August 20, 2024

Hazel Joan Wortley passed away peacefully August 20, 2024 at the age of 90.

Hazel was born in Laingsburg, MI on June 4, 1934. In 1952, Hazel Joan Darling married Frederick Sheldon Wortley, of Croswell Michigan. They started their family with four children in Michigan. In 1958, Fred and Hazel moved to Tucson, AZ and added one...

2024

Michael J. Phillips was born in Manhattan, New York, the eldest of five children born to Michael L. Phillips and Mary Ellen (Ahearn), both of proud Irish heritage. Michael was a brilliant and gifted individual who became a musician, vocalist, story teller and poet and continued to grow within these creative traditions throughout his long life, to the delight and...

August 14, 2024

Delmas "Del" Wilson Davis, a son, a brother, a Godfather,a friend, and a skilled carpenter with an adventurous spirit, passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 73.

Del was born on March 12, 1951 in Los Angeles, California. During his early childhood he moved with his family to Berkeley, California and attended St Joseph...

August 12, 2024

August 11, 2024