obituaries


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...

Kevin Michael Donohoe

Kevin Michael Donohoe

December 29, 2025

Kevin Michael Donohoe, 74, passed away on Monday December 29, 2025 at his apartment in Tucson.

He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to John and Catharine Donohoe. He attended Tampa University and achieved a bachelor’s of arts in History. He then moved across the country inspired by the music of the Beach Boys, Santana and the Mamas and the Papas where...

Sharon Maura O'Driscoll

Sharon Maura O'Driscoll

December 25, 2025

Sharon Maura O’Driscoll. (1960 – 2025)

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Maura O’Driscoll of Tucson, AZ., on Christmas Day 2025 due to metastasized breast cancer.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1960, Sharon grew up the second of seven children (one adopted) in a Catholic family of Irish origin on both sides. After the family moved...

Michael Joseph Myers

Michael Joseph Myers

December 24, 2025

Michael Joseph Myers

June 11, 1946 - December 24, 2025

Michael J. Myers, 79 years old, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Christmas Eve, 2025.

Michael (Mike) was born on June 11, 1946, the only child of Harold A. Myers and Lois Irene (Price) Myers in Phoenix. He was an Arizona native, raised in Casa Grande, lived in the White Mountains for many...

Carol Catherine McDonald

Carol Catherine McDonald

December 24, 2025

Carol Catherine McDonald, beloved mother, dedicated teacher, and passionate community volunteer, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 93. Born on February 20, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, Carol was the cherished daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Stone and Catherine Young. Her parents also had a son named George E. Stone. Her early years...

Joseph B Hardin

Joseph B Hardin

December 23, 2025

In loving memoriam of veteran Joseph Robert “Bobby” Hardin.

Survived in this life by his children Gabriel, Melissa, Erica, Joseph, Esley, his siblings Susie and Franc, his grandchildren, and many family and friends.

Born in Nogales, Arizona and raised in Tucson, Bobby was a comedic, hard-working, blue-collared man with a big heart for helping others. Through any hardship, Bobby remained optimistic, stayed...

Cheryl L McIver

Cheryl L McIver

December 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn McIver, 76, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on 12/20/25, surrounded by loving family.

Cheryl was born January 16, 1948 in Richland Center, WI the daughter of Meriam Luttig (Berry) and Edward Luttig.

Cheryl worked at Walmart for many years as a department manager. She enjoyed working with the public.

Cheryl especially loved reading, music, animals, long scenic drives and cooking.

Remaining to...

Beatrice Josefina Gamez

Beatrice Josefina Gamez

December 20, 2025

Beatrice (Beatriz) D. Gamez

Sunrise June 06,1950

Sunset December 20, 2025

Beatriz was born to Francisco & Lillian Durazo, the first of five children. She has four siblings Francisco (Pancho), Felizardo (Lalo), Cecelia (Ceci) and Michael. She was born and raised in Douglas, AZ A close knit community where everyone knows everyone. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1968. In 1969, she...