obituaries


Timothy David Darmetko

Timothy David Darmetko

September 28, 2025

Timothy David Darmetko, age 51, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Timothy was the devoted husband of Sarah (Stokes) Darmetko, with whom he shared five beautiful years of marriage. He was the proud and loving father of Luke and Violet, who brought immense joy and purpose to his life.

Born and raised...

J.T. Baulch Jr

J.T. Baulch Jr

September 28, 2025

JT Baulch Jr, (Jim) went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday September 28th , 2025 in Tucson Arizona. JT was born November 8th , 1953, in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father JT Baulch Sr, and Mother Julie Rush, and his younger brother Ron. He is survived by his older sister...

Arturo Nafarrate Moran

Arturo Nafarrate Moran

September 27, 2025

Arturo Nafarrate Morán (September 3, 1950 – September 27, 2025) passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025, at age 75 in Tucson, Arizona.

Arturo was born in the city of Obregón in Sonora Mexico on September 3, 1950 to Eloisa Acosta Nafarrate Morán and Leonardo Gonzalez Morán. He was the third child of seven children. As a child, he...

Rene Alberto Navarro

Rene Alberto Navarro

September 27, 2025

In loving memory of our brother. You went away so suddenly we didn't even have a chance to say goodbye. May you rest in peace as you join our loved ones who have already departed.

When I come to the end of the roadAnd the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,Why cry for a soul...

Robert Jeremiah Bolger

Robert Jeremiah Bolger

September 25, 2025

Robert Jeremiah “Jerry” Bolger was born on January 21, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, to Robert and Mary (Driscoll) Bolger. After a full and happy life, Jerry passed away on September 25, 2025. His parents and brother moved from Buffalo to Tucson when Jerry was 8 years old. He grew up in the SAMOS neighborhood near Grant Rd and Campbell...

Arturo M Garcia

Arturo M Garcia

September 25, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Arturo Garcia**

Arturo (Art/Jr.) Garcia, age 63, passed away on September 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with colon and lung cancer. He faced his illness with the same resilience and strength that defined his life.

Born on February 28, 1962, in Tucson, Arizona, Art was a man of profound love and selflessness. He had an...

Charles Thomas Hickman

Charles Thomas Hickman

September 25, 2025

Charles Thomas "Chuck" Hickman's Story

1970 - 2025

Age 55

Tucson, Arizona

Charles Thomas “Chuck” Hickman passed away on September 25, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 55. Born on March 31, 1970, in Tucson, Chuck spent his life rooted in the community where he was both born and passed.

Chuck was a man who found joy and fulfillment in the great outdoors....

Rose E England

Rose E England

September 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that on behalf of her Daughter Kathie, Son-in- law David, and Granddaughter Alexandra we announce that our beloved mom, mother-in-law, and grandma has passed away at the age of 101 on September 24, 2025. Rose E England “Grandma Rose” passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, much like most of their lives it...

Charles Barry Lay

Charles Barry Lay

September 22, 2025

Charles Barry Lay, 85, of Tucson, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, after a long illness. He was born October 11, 1939, to Martha Alice and Thomas Byron Lay, Sr., in Houston, Texas.

The family moved to Douglas, Arizona, in 1946. Barry attended Douglas schools and graduated from Douglas High School in 1958, where he was Senior Class President and...

Orien Hull

Orien Hull

September 22, 2025

Orien William Hull, 85, of Sonoita, Arizona passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 22, 2025. Visitation will be held on October 2, 2025 from 1pm - 2pm with services from 2pm - 3pm at Avenidas Funeral, 1376 West St. Mary's Road, Tucson Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, two daughters, Kimberly (Robert) and Tracy (Fernando),...

Jordan Elias Kurker-Mraz

Jordan Elias Kurker-Mraz

September 21, 2025

Jordan passed away on September 21, 2025, in Tucson, AZ. He was born in Burlington, VT, on February 16, 1992, where he lived until moving with his family to Tucson in 2003. Jordan graduated from Canyon del Oro High School in Tucson and then attended Denison University in Granville, OH.

From his youth, Jordan was a voracious reader and had an...

Betty M. Waite

Betty M. Waite

September 16, 2025

Betty Waite (Beatrice Majalca) 85, born in Hanover, NM passed away at St Mary’s Hospital on September 16, 2025.Preceded in death by her parents Adolfo & Celsa Majalca, brothers Edward & Bill Majalca, sister Lucy Escudero, grandson Jesse Daniel Amaro & granddaughter Brandi Leann Romero.Survived by her children Edith Betancourt, Cynthia Leas (Russ), Joseph Betancourt (Diana), Yvonne Betancourt as well...

Grace Irene Pier

Grace Irene Pier

September 11, 2025

Grace Irene (Adams) Pier was born the youngest of four children, February 21, 1936, in Orange, California, to Ruby (Brechner) Adams and Albert Adams. Through most of her youth though, she was raised in Michigan, and at 10 years of age her mother remarried Bill Swegles who became a second father to her. It was in her high school years...

James William Moore

James William Moore

September 10, 2025

James William "Kahuna" Moore, 84, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on September 1O, 2025, in Tucson Arizona from complications due to West Nile virus. A beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Kahuna will be remembered for his big heart, steady leadership, and his simple motto: "Love thy neighbor." Born March 2, 1941, in Alvarado, Texas, to James and Winnie Moore,...

Sam Edd Walker

Sam Edd Walker

September 10, 2025

Sam Edd Walker was born in Bandana, Kentucky on May 5, 1938. He, along with his brothers Don and Bob, were raised in Paducah, Kentucky. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1956, and served as an electronics technician on the USS Turner Joy. Later, as an Electronics Engineer Sam worked for different companies, always connected with Aerospace. Sam was always...

Christopher John Arvizu

Christopher John Arvizu

September 8, 2025

Christopher John Arvizu, born 6/18/81 to Ramon (Ray) & Mary Arvizu. Chris worked as an auto mechanic at a number of shops in Tucson. He enjoyed music, drawing, playing guitar, working on cars and hanging out with his friends & cousins. He was extremely talented, artistic, very intelligent with a quick wit and a great sense of humor. He was...

Jana McLaughlin

Jana McLaughlin

September 7, 2025

Jana McLaughlin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and loving sister and daughter, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 53. Her passing followed complications from a stroke. 

Born on January 16, 1972, Jana was raised in Pilot Rock, Oregon. After meeting Kenneth McLaughlin, they settled locally in the Boardman, Oregon area where she helped raise...

Manuel Torres Sr.

Manuel Torres Sr.

September 7, 2025

Manuel Torres Sr., lovingly known by many as “Super” for his Superman spirit, was born on December 26, 1958, in Tucson, Arizona, to Nellie Moreno Torres and Mike Granillo.



At just 10 years old, Manuel met the love of his life, Mary (Maria Puig). By the age of 16, he began courting her, and their bond grew into a lifelong love...