obituaries
Sandra U Lopez
December 17, 2025
Sandra U. Lopez from Tucson, Az was born January 23, 1958 to Luz B. Urbalejo. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 17, 2025. She was 67 years old.
Sandra went to Tucson High and worked while going to school. She started her first job at Tastee Freeze at a very young age of 15, then she worked...
Sandra Jean Summers
December 16, 2025
Sandra was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sarah Burgan and grandson Jarrot Summers. Sandra leaves behind two children, Roger Summers and Charlotte Dutton. As well as sixteen grandchildren. Some include Cloie Summers, Kaci Summers, Damien Yates, and Tyler Summers. Sandra leaves behind thirteen great-grandchildren, all who know her as their...
Donald Smith
December 15, 2025
Donald Dean Smith, passed peacefully at his home on Tucson's east side on Dec. 15, 2025. Don was born in Pekin, Illinois on April 13, 1930. He came to Tucson as a young teenager where he attended Roskruge Elementary, Tucson High School, and the University of Arizona, where he lettered in track as a discus thrower and was captain of...
Thamar Pacheco
December 13, 2025
Our beloved parents Rupert V and Thamar Pacheco passed away in their home peacefully after 69 years of marriage. Rupert went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025, and Thamar, also known as Tita or Toni, joined him just 5 months later, on December 1 3, 2025. Rupert, born to Rupert Pacheco Sr and Beatriz Pacheco, and Tita,...
Drina D Ramirez
December 13, 2025
On December 13, 2025 Drina D. Ramirez left this world to be reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph F. Ramirez Jr. (Joey). A devoted wife, Drina shared a love with Joey that reached almost 50 years, although he passed four years before her, their bond never faded.
She worked at Pima College Police Department and Bookstore for many years, but her...
Betty Lucille Kyler
December 13, 2025
Betty Lucille Kyler (Jacobs), age 103, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, with her daughters by her side. Born on October 20, 1922, in Ridott, Illinois, Betty lived a good, long life marked by her loyalty to family and friends.
In her early years, she and her husband, Royal “Chuck” Kyler, owned and operated a small farm...
Ramon C Salcido
December 12, 2025
Ramon C. Salcido passed away peacefully at age 89 on December 12, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1936 to Manuel Salcido and Solome Cañez. Ramon served honorably in the United States Army. Ramon was a business owner of a Roofing company for over 40 years. Ramon enjoyed going to his daughter's softball and grandchildren's baseball games.
He is preceded...
Freddie Michael Whitley
December 11, 2025
Fred M. Whitley, of Sierra Vista, AZ, peacefully passed away on December 11th, 2025, after a brief illness. Fred was born in Tacoma, WA and was the eldest child of Ron and Shirley Whitley. Fred grew up in Gig Harbor, WA, and graduated from Peninsula High School and the University of Puget Sound.
Following graduation from college, Fred entered the US...
Delbert Sellers
December 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Delbert "Del" Eugene Sellers 66, of Tucson AZ on December 11, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1959 to Sydney Eugene Sellers and Joyce Leola French in Oklahoma City, OK.
Del enjoyed family time, road trips and any type of food. He was a Husband, brother, Dad "Pops ", and...
William P Cosart
December 8, 2025
William P. Cosart, January 17, 1936 - December 8, 2025.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle, Bill died in Tucson, Arizona, on December 8. He is survived by his wife Nanette Cosart, three daughters Jann Cosart, JillMichelle Cosart, and Kara Shaffer; Grandchildren Nick, Chris, and Maya; and great-grand-daughter Madi. He is also survived by a collection of siblings and...
Constance Athena Haggard
December 6, 2025
Constance Athena Haggard of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
She was born June 6, 1941 in Houston, TX to the late Ramona Grimes and Thuber Grimes.
Constance was a devoted parent to her two children
Avid book reader, world traveler, card player, excellent seamstress and cook.
Constance is survived by son Joseph Kelly Butler (deceased) and daughter Barrie Beth Stewart....
Judith Ann Burgess
December 6, 2025
Judith Ann Madigan Burgess died on Saturday 06 Dec 2025 at Haven Health in Green Valley, AZ, where she had been cared for since January. Judy lived in Green Valley since 1995, where she moved to help her mother in her final years. She was predeceased earlier this year by her younger brother Clark T. Madigan (1939-2025), of Washington, DC;...
Joe Gonzalez Guerrero
December 6, 2025
**Joe G Guerrero**
November 30, 1955 – December 6, 2025
Joe G Guerrero, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1955, to Jose Guerrero and Eva A Chavez.
Joe proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and commitment to service....
Melissa Ann Short
December 5, 2025
Melissa Ann Short (Thompson), age 51, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by family. She was born November 18, 1974, in Kremmling, Colorado.
Melissa moved to Coldwater, Kansas during elementary school. A graduate of Coldwater High School in 1993, Melissa continued to pursue her passion for helping others. Throughout her life she worked as a paraeducator,...
Milton "Baby" Nelson
December 3, 2025
Milton “Baby” Nelson, age 62, a lifelong Tucson native, passed away on December 3, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Nelson and Sally Nelson.
He is lovingly survived by his children, Milton Nelson, Jr., Celina Nelson, and Anthony (Keren) Nelson; his cherished granddaughters, Aliscella, Ismary, Leilany, and Nala...
Francisco Manuel Gracia Villegas
December 1, 2025
Francisco Gracia, a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving for the Marine Corps, passed away peacefully in his home on December 1st, 2025. The son of Consuelo Villegas Lopez and Manuel Gracia. He is survived by his children; Maricela, Marco, Patricia, Mauro, Dalila and Steven. He goes home to the house of the lord to be with his mom,...
Joseph Raymond Urbalejo
December 1, 2025
Joseph Raymond Urbalejo born in Tucson Arizona January 21, 1942 to December 1, 2025. He was the son of Salvador M and Dora F Urbalejo (Both deceased). He is survived by his wife of 21 years Catherine Lynn Urbalejo. Also survived by his Brothers Steve Urbalejo and his wife Barbara, Elizardo Urbalejo and his with Karen and his Sister Centa...
