obituaries

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...

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...

February 25, 2024

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...

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...

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.

February 20, 2024

Douglas Hamilton passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2024. He was 93 years old. A well-known and respected Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Arizona for 30 years, he also had many interests after retirement, mostly related to his beloved southern Utah and Arizona.

He was born in Canton, OH in 1930 to Everett Hamilton...

February 19, 2024

Blas Antonio Herrera IV

Affectionately known as Tony passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona

at the age of 47.

Our Little Tony born at two pounds three ounces on April 17, 1976 was on God's list. Tony is survived by his loving parents Blas Antonio III...

February 19, 2024

A kind and gentle man, Nelson Herman Moore, 86, of Sierra Vista, AZ died at Santa Rosa Care Center in Tucson, AZ of natural causes on February 19, 2024.

Nelson was born in Cleveland, OH on April 15, 1937 to Herman Dale Moore and Alta Rogers Moore. The Moore family moved to Kentucky in 1951 where his...

February 16, 2024

February 16, 2024

Timothy Eugene Richard was born on March 20, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Lynn Bonamy. He was the first born of 2 children.

He was raised in a loving, Christian home and always exhibited his love for Jesus Christ from a toddler until the day he went home to be with the Lord. He spent the first...

February 15, 2024

Claudia Mae Ellis, Beloved Mother, Oracle of the Family, and Friend Passes Away at [81]

Tucson Arizona– It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Claudia Mae Ellis, who peacefully departed from this world on February 15th, at the age of 81. She left us in the presence of one of...