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Carlos Jesus Kirker

Carlos Jesus Kirker

Jul 10, 2023

Carlos Jesus Kirker Carlos Jesus Kirker, was born to Mary Grace Kirker and James Kirker on January 19, 1989, in Silver City, New Mexico. Carlos has left a lasting impact on the lives of those who knew him. With heavy hearts, we announce his passing on July 10th, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and void that can never be filled....

Elizabeth J. Taylor

Elizabeth J. Taylor

Jul 9, 2023

Author, Journalist, Activist, Elizabeth (Lucas) Taylor, 81, a Tiffin, Ohio native and a resident of Phoenix and Tucson, AZ for over thirty years, passed away on July 9, 2023. Her husband, Gaylen L. Taylor, an Arcadia, Ohio native, survives her. A certified Hypnotherapist for over forty-five years, she’d been a contributing journalist to several publications on Women’s Networking; Self-healing; Mind...

Wayne Jay Blake

Wayne Jay Blake

Jul 7, 2023

Wayne Jay Blake Obituary Wayne Jay Blake was born May 28th, 1944, in Kalispell, Montana to William and Louise Blake. Wayne passed away peacefully at home on July 9th, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. Wayne attended Flathead High School, graduating in 1962. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army and served a total of 15 years. Wayne...

Cruz "Maricruz" Torres

Cruz "Maricruz" Torres

Jun 26, 2023

Cruz was born on April 11th, 1952, to David L. Torres and Josephina Soto-Torres, in Nogales, Sonora. On June 26th, 2023 Cruz gained her angel wings, with her family by her side. Cruz grew up in Nogales with her family. After high school, she attended Chaparral College. It was then that she decided she wanted to become a teacher’s assistant....

Ann Cleary

Ann Cleary

Jun 26, 2023

Ann Cleary was born in 1948, to John and Alice Cleary, in Grand Island Nebraska. Ann grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska before moving as a young child to Tucson, Arizona. Ann attended and graduated Rincon High School in Tucson, Arizona. After graduating she attended the University of Arizona, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Ann traveled...

John Newton

John Newton

Jun 21, 2023

John Newton, 72, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away June 21st after several years of illness. m Born to Bill and Virginia Newton, John was the oldest of four children. John grew up in Sandusky, Ohio, graduated from Sandusky High School in 1968 and went on to attend Heidelburg University. John moved from Sandusky to Toledo where he began working as...

David Sertich

David Sertich

Jun 21, 2023

David Sertich was born July 6, 1956 in Tucson Arizona to Richard and Norma Sertich. David graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1974. On October 25, 1999 he married Catherine Sertich, they lived in Tucson, he was a hard worker, he loved working construction, he then changed his career to work at Sprouts. He loved to joke, he loved...

Edward "Ed" R. Gunion

Edward "Ed" R. Gunion

Jun 20, 2023

Edward R. Gunion was born December 25, 1957 in West Virginia to parents Robert and Shirley Gunion. He spent his childhood in West Virginia, and moved to Tucson, AZ with his family during his high school years. He graduated from Cholla High School and went on to join the Navy. He then went on to work as a landscaper for...

Dawn Lee

Dawn Lee

Jun 18, 2023

It is With heavy hearts that the Madariaga family announces the passing of their beloved family member Dawn Madariaga Lee, on June 18th 2023. Dawn was born in Springerville AZ on June 21st 1968 to Buster and Margo Madariaga. She is survived by her mom, Margo, her son, Justin Perkins, her brother, Buster Madariaga, and her five grandchildren. Dawn was...

Elizabeth "Betty" A Korasidas

Elizabeth "Betty" A Korasidas

Jun 18, 2023

Elizabeth A Korasidas also known as Betty, was born July 31, 1932 in Cincinnati Ohio. She grew up in Chicago Illinois where she met and married her husband Thomas Korasidas, they lived in La Grange Park Illinois where they raised their family, then retired in Tucson Arizona. Elizabeth loved to travel, some of those places included trips to Europe, Mexico...

Cathy Cay Alari

Cathy Cay Alari

Jun 15, 2023

Cathy Cay Alari was born on August 5, 1954, in Rosewell, New Mexico, to loving parents, Warren and Evelyn (Morris) Cantonwine. Though she fought hard to make it, Cathy lost a difficult battle with cancer. She passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 68. Though born in New Mexico, Cathy’s family moved to...

Deborah S. Gawlik

Deborah S. Gawlik

Jun 14, 2023

Debby was born Deborah Sue Bidegain on February 24, 1948 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born to John and Mauritta Bidegain. She passed away June 14, 2023 at the age of 75 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Proceeded in death by her parents John and Mauritta; brothers Clark and Johnny B; son John Bartke. She is survived...

Nickolaus J. Beall

Nickolaus J. Beall

Jun 14, 2023

Nickolaus "Nick" Josef Beall was born August 10, 1956, in Innsbruck, Austria to parents Alonzo and Maria Beall. His family moved to the United States, and he spent most of childhood in Maryland. He graduated from Blandensburg High School and went on to join the Air Force in Landover, Maryland in 1979. He went on to retire from his long...

Joel David Tandberg

Joel David Tandberg

Jun 10, 2023

JOEL DAVID TANDBERG Joel David Tandberg was born on September 9th, 1981, in Vancouver, Washington, to Melford Odel Tandberg and Ivy Laura Kennedy. Joel grew up in Chicago and then Portland, Oregon, finishing high school at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver, Washington. All of his life, Joel was a master of trivia. He was in Academic Decathlon, participated on...

Carmel Anthony Tello

Carmel Anthony Tello

Jun 10, 2023

Carmel Anthony Tello was born on July 17th, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Paul and Mary Nick. He passed away on June 10th, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona. Carmel grew up in New Mexico in his younger years before moving to Chicago and Indiana in his teenage years. After graduating high school, he served in the Army. Once he returned...

Mary Jo Johnson

Mary Jo Johnson

Jun 8, 2023

Mary Jo Johnson (88) of Tucson, Arizona, transitioned to be with her Heavenly Father and Jesus on June 8, 2023. Mary Jo loved her family and friends. She enjoyed hiking, boating, listening to music especially live concerts in the park, photographing desert sunsets, and reading. She always enjoyed having a couple of faithful dogs around, too. She also teased and...

Edward Burt

Edward Burt

Jun 6, 2023

Edward Burt (aka Hal or Ed) passed away on May 27, 2023. Born September 19,1947 in Nacogdoches, TX Ed’s family moved to Tucson, AZ when he was still a young boy. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam from 1967-1971, stationed in Taiwan for a time. He married the love of his life, Charlene, in 1968 after just a...

Catherine Lou Kleist

Catherine Lou Kleist

Jun 2, 2023

Catherine Lou Kleist born February 11th, 1955 in Chicago IL, passed away June 2nd 2023 at the age of 68 in Tucson, AZ. Cathy was the daughter of Wheeler and Golda Bailey who proceeded her in death. Cathy grew up in Calumet City, IL and graduated from Thornridge HS in 1973. She moved to Tucson in the late 70's, where...

Ricky "Rick" A Nelson

Ricky "Rick" A Nelson

Jun 2, 2023

Ricky "Rick" Nelson was born January 11, 1955 in La Crosse Wisconsin to Theresa and Richard Nelson. He spent his early childhood years in La Crosse and Denver Colorado. As a young adult Rick moved to Cheyenne Wyoming where he attended Cheyenne Community College before joining the U.S Navy. In April of 1983 he married the love of his life...

Robert Patrick Martinez

Robert Patrick Martinez

Jun 2, 2023

Mr. Robert Patrick Martinez was called to be with our lord on June 2, 2023 at the age of 55. He was born in Tucson, Arizona on March 17,1968. Robert was a very happy person that made friends easily because of his charismatic personality. He loved being surrounded by his family and was a very devoted son, father, and grandfather....

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