obituaries


Anke Annelise Buffington

Anke Annelise Buffington

October 20, 2026

Anke Buffington, age 90, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on October 20,2026. Anke lived a long and meaningful life marked by creativity, kindness, and devotion to her family. She found great joy in painting, expressing her artistic spirit through her work and sharing that passion with those around her. Her gentle nature, warm smile, and appreciation for beauty will...

Joyce Wagner

Joyce Wagner

October 18, 2026

Joyce Wagner, 85, passed away peacefully in her home in Tucson, AZ surrounded by family on October 18, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother.

Joyce was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on April 22, 1941. She was the daughter of Henry and Charlotte Santeford. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Judith Santeford...

George Edward Doyle V

George Edward Doyle V

October 15, 2026

We mournfully announce the passing of George Edward Doyle V, 61, of Tucson, AZ, also known as Butch. Butch was in a tragic motorcycle accident, when someone ran a red light, that took his life on October 15th, 2026.

Butch, son of Catherine and Fred McKinsey, father of Jennifer Doyle, Krysten Ingram, Danielle Shain, and George Edward Doyle VI, took his...

Bonnie Elaine Worden

Bonnie Elaine Worden

October 14, 2026

“Love like your life depends on it.”

Bonnie Elaine Worden, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by the love of her family.

Bonnie was born on June 27, 1947, in Salmon, Idaho, to Lawrence Edwin Baker and Violet Mae Baker. The eldest of five children, she developed a caring and nurturing spirit at an early...

Mary Craig

Mary Craig

October 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness and endless love that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Mary Craig, who left us peacefully on October 12, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 63. Born on June 10, 1963, to Elizabeth and Norman Craig, Mary spent her cherished early years between Battle Lake and Erhard, Minnesota. While Mary grew...

Guadalupe Romo Altamirano

Guadalupe Romo Altamirano

October 10, 2026

In Loving Memory

Guadalupe (Lupe) Altamirano, 69 of Marana, AZ entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2026.

Guadalupe was born on January 21, 1957 at her family home on 1331 South 11th Avenue.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Martinez, her parents Jose and Concepcion Altamirano; her sisters Josie Altamirano, Manuelita Perez and Bertha Bustamante; her brother in...

Michael Moriarty Rash

Michael Moriarty Rash

October 9, 2026

Mickey Babbitt Rash

Mickey Babbitt Rash passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 9, 2026, at a care home in Tucson, Arizona.

Mickey was born Micheal Kirby Moriarty on September 23, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, to James Rickard Moriarty Jr. and Lorena Isadore Kirby. Both were of Irish descent.

Mickey was the first wife of Joseph Robert Babbitt Jr. whom...

Phillip Daniel Joseph

Phillip Daniel Joseph

October 6, 2026

Phillip Daniel JosephApril 21, 1977 – October 6, 2026It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip Daniel Joseph, who left us on October 6, 2026, at the age of 49.Phillip was born on April 21, 1977. He will be remembered and cherished by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.Phillip was...

Tamia Thunstedt

Tamia Thunstedt

October 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tamia Sandra Thunstedt



July 10, 1947 – October 3, 2026



Tamia Sandra Thunstedt was born on July 10, 1947, as Sandra Jean Thunstedt, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Winfield Lyle Thunstedt and Myrtle Irene Airhart. Her twin older siblings, Judy and Jerry, were 7 years older, and she was 14 when the youngest, Tom, was born.



Tamia grew up in...

Lawrence Martin Shader

Lawrence Martin Shader

October 1, 2026

Lawrence Shader passed away on October 1st, 2026. He filled all of our lives with great joy, and memories to last a lifetime. He will be missed by all who knew him, and loved him.

As the great Jimmy Buffett sang, in  A Pirate Looks At Forty, "I just want to live happily ever after, every now and then."

Thank you for my...

Alex Calderon Jr

Alex Calderon Jr

September 28, 2026

Alex “Goose” “Sonny” Calderon Jr.

Alex Calderon Jr., lovingly known to his friends and family as “Goose” and “Sonny,” passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026.

Born on October 17, 1950, Alex was from Clifton, Arizona, and was a proud member of the Clifton High School Class of 1968. He was a man who left an impression on everyone around him, and...

Jimmie Wayne Francis

Jimmie Wayne Francis

September 27, 2026

Anyone that knows me knows that my life has been one big rollercoaster ride since I hit Adulthood. Life hasn’t been kind, like I’m sure to most people I met James during a super low point in my life. Everyone around me said I was crazy, and how could I move on so quickly after dealing with my first life...

Jan Oberholtzer

Jan Oberholtzer

September 27, 2026

Jan Oberholtzer passed away on September 27, 2026, in Tucson. She was eighty-four.

Jan was born in 1942 in Los Angeles, where her parents, Ruth (Kirby) and Frank Oberholtzer, had temporarily relocated so Frank could build planes to support the U.S. war effort in World War II. When the job ended, the family returned to Ashland, Ohio. Jan had two older...

Katharine Ann Hawkins

Katharine Ann Hawkins

September 25, 2026

KATHARINE ANN HAWKINS

Katharine Ann Hawkins passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. She was 87 years old. Her husband John died in 1989. She had a rich life full of adventures. With her B.S. in physical education and her M.F.A. in modern dance, she coached the synchronized swim teams at Northern Illinois University, and the University of Arizona for many...

Helen Tardibuono

Helen Tardibuono

September 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Helen Lynn Tardibuono

Helen Lynn Tardibuono, 65, was born in Tucson, Arizona. She was a talented, compassionate, and devoted woman whose life was defined by love, creativity, hard work, and an extraordinary commitment to helping others.

A Love Story That Began in High School 

Helen's love story began in 1976 when she met her high school sweetheart, Paul. In...

Erlinda Urias Bujanda

Erlinda Urias Bujanda

September 21, 2026

Erlinda Urias Bujanda 75, past away peacefully on September 21, 2026 surrounded by loved ones in Tucson, AZ. She graduated from Tucson High School and Pima Community College in science technology. She became a rework specialist for circuit boards for over 30 years for a variety of companies. She worked on circuit boards for gaming systems to LED lights for...

Alfred Eugene Oakland

Alfred Eugene Oakland

September 21, 2026

Alfred Eugene Oakland

May 1, 1944 - September 21, 2026

After living a full and rich life, at age 82 Al Oakland passed away suddenly on September 21. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was married to his wife Jane for just shy of 60 years. Their children, Karen and Dan, as well as their extended...