obituaries

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:...

December 12, 2023

Darla Rene Leong, 83, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on December 12, 2023, in Green Valley.  She was born on December 21, 1939, in Lubbock, Texas, to Burnis & Vivian Whited.  Darla moved to Arizona in 2012.

Darla is survived by 1 daughter, Melissa Kish; 2 sons, Joseph D’Amico and John Leong; 2 brothers, Jim Whited...

December 9, 2023

Maria Del Carmen Delgado Vallejo, 56, lived in Tucson, AZ sadly left us December 09, 2023, in her home. Carmen was born in Nuevo Laredo, Durango, Mexico on August 6th, 1967, moved to Tucson, AZ when she was five years Old. She went to Cragin Elementary, Doolen Middle school, and Catalina High School. She was a hard worker, achieved her...

December 7, 2023

Derek Alfred Wilcox was born in Darlaston, England, to the parentage of Laura Brookes and Alfred Wilcox on August 9th, 1933.

Derek was a soft-spoken man with a big loving heart. He had a great sense of humor & a love of music, literature, fast cars & life! While he was a very fun man he was...

December 6, 2023

Tanya, 68, was born in Pensacola Florida on May 18, 1955. She passed peacefully in Tucson Arizona on December 6, 2023. Many thanks to Peppi’s House for the compassionate care given in her last days on Earth.

She is preceded in death by her Mother Mary Jane Dougherty, Father Jerome Matthew Dougherty and Brother Donald Manning Dougherty....

December 5, 2023

December 5, 2023

Mirabel (Mo) Digel Sweet, 96, former longtime resident of Boulder, CO, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, while snow birding in Tucson, AZ.

Mo was born in 1927, in Bradford, PA, to Robert A. Digel, Sr. and Mirabel Hamlin Digel. One of five children, she grew up in Smethport, PA, and spent summers with her family...