obituaries


Adolfo Elizondo Ibarra

Adolfo Elizondo Ibarra

January 17, 2026

My brother , what can I say. Adolfo Elizondo Ibarra , 30 A loved , son brother and uncle .. but to everyone who met him an inspiration.I can say that loudly with my chest,this has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do is put the way I feel into words while my heart aches and shattered..I know...

Kimberly June Matney

Kimberly June Matney

January 16, 2026

Kimberly June Matney, born June 9, 1969, in Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. A proud Navy veteran, Kimberly served as a Radioman in 1990, dedicating part of her life to her country.

Kimberly was a fun-loving woman whose smile could light up any room. Known for her kind heart and caring nature—sometimes almost too...

Joe Clinton Jameson Jr

Joe Clinton Jameson Jr

January 15, 2026

Joe Clinton Jameson, Jr.

October 22, 1948 – January 15, 2026

After two months in hospice care, Joe Clinton Jameson, Jr., age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Peppi’s House in Tucson, Arizona. He was born in Henrietta, Oklahoma, to Joe Clinton Jameson, Sr. and Barbara Pallister.

Joe earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Oklahoma State University and...

Jo Ann Bruno

Jo Ann Bruno

January 13, 2026

Jo Ann BrunoWife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-GrandmotherAugust 6, 1936 – January 13, 2026Jo Ann Bruno lived a life defined by love, creativity, faith, and devotion to her family. She was many things over her 89 years—wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, baker, businesswoman, artist, custom computer builder, and master seamstress—and somehow managed to excel at all of them.Known lovingly as Grandma Jo,...

Donald James Chisman

Donald James Chisman

January 13, 2026

Donald James Chisman passed away on January 13th, 2026 at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He was born on January 19, 1939, to Harold and Daisy Chisman. He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from January 1958 through December 1960. Don began his law enforcement career as...

Bob Norris LaRue

Bob Norris LaRue

January 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Bob Norris LaRue

Bob Norris LaRue, a proud Oklahoma State Cowboy, passed away recently at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of learning, craftsmanship, service, humor, and quiet resilience.

Born the youngest of seven children, Bob was raised with a deep love of sports, hard work, and perseverance. As a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University, he...

Raul Martinez Federico

Raul Martinez Federico

January 9, 2026

Raul M. Federico

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Raul M. Federico, affectionately known as Willie, who passed away on January 9, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 74.

Born on July 10, 1951, Raul was a proud graduate of Pueblo High School and the longtime owner of Custom Ornamental Iron. He was a beloved...

Conrad L. Jacunski

Conrad L. Jacunski

January 6, 2026

Conrad passed away at the VA Hospice Center peacefully at age 82 after a short, determined bout with cancer—handled, as he handled most things, with intelligence, grace, and just enough dry humor to keep everyone on their toes. 

Born and raised in Lewis County upstate New York to Henry Jacunski and F. Wanda Jacunski (Gorski), Conrad grew up with a sharp...

Thomas Warren

Thomas Warren

January 1, 2026

Thomas Warren was born on July 17, 1988, in Tucson, Arizona. He passed on January 1, 2026, at his home in Picture Rocks, Arizona. He lived most of his life in Picture Rocks.

Thomas loved playing Pop Warner football and played for seven years. He loved his many friends dearly. His favorite job was working for JT Thorpe and traveling out...

Mark Lyle Franklin

Mark Lyle Franklin

January 1, 2026

Mark Lyle Franklin, age 71, passed away on January 1, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer and overcoming a stroke 22 years ago that left his right side paralyzed and resulted in aphasia.

He is survived by his sister Lynne Franklin; his aunt Mary Jane Nowacki; his uncle Bill (Lois) Cain; stepsister Jody (Joe) Fox; cousins Barb Schmidt (Jim Persoon),...

Cynthia Castillo

Cynthia Castillo

January 1, 2026

Cynthia R. Castillo "Cindy", age 63, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. She was a longtime resident of Naco, Arizona, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Cynthia was born on July 1, 1962, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Julian and Angela Castillo, who survive her. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister,...

Nikia Tarkington

Nikia Tarkington

December 31, 2025

Nikia Marie Tarkington was born on September 28, 1985 to Jerry Tarkington Sr. and Diane (Tarkington) Hilliard in Tucson, Arizona.

Nikia was always a free spirit, never held back by the rules or expectations of others. When her older siblings removed her training wheels from her bike so she’d quit following them, she taught herself to ride that 12” two-wheeler like...

Gary Joel Sammons

Gary Joel Sammons

December 31, 2025

Gary Joel Sammons, 68, of Marana, Arizona passed away on December 31st, 2025, in the early morning. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Mildred Hamby (Snell) and Jewel Sammons on November 1st, 1957. He had many siblings and half siblings after his parents separated early in his life. Gary lived in Ohio, and Kentucky before moving to Arizona where...

Wanda Williams

Wanda Williams

December 31, 2025

Wanda “Peggy” Williams, 104 of Tucson Arizona passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1921 in Ladysmith Wisconsin to parents Margaret & John Hughes.

She married Freman C. Williams on June 25, 1937 and raised her family in South Dakota. In 1956 they moved to San Manuel Arizona where her husband went to work at...

Ann M Turner

Ann M Turner

December 31, 2025

Ann M. Turner (McAuley), 71, a beloved mother and mentor to many, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born on January 8, 1954 in Cleveland Heights, OH. Ann's gift for guidance and inspiration touched the lives of her son (Michael), daughter-in-law (Heather), granddaughter (Grace), and many family and friends.

Ann brought her son, Michael,into the world with just the two of...

Fresia Amado "Fritzy" Razo

Fresia Amado "Fritzy" Razo

December 30, 2025

Fresia Amado "Fritzy" Razo, a cherished matriarch and spirited soul, departed this world on December 30, 2025, in her beloved Tucson, Arizona, where she was born on March 11, 1933. Fritzy, the eldest of twelve siblings, grew up in a vibrant household filled with love and laughter, shaped by her devoted parents, Hector C. Amado and Frances G. Amado, who...

Ramona Leon Estrada

Ramona Leon Estrada

December 29, 2025

Ramona Leona Estrada, lovingly known as Mona. Her sunrise was January 4 1972 and her sunset was December 29, 2025, at the age of 53, in her mother’s home. Born in Tulare, California, Mona spent most of her life in California before moving to Arizona in her final years, where she will be received in Jesus' arms. Mona was the...