Feb 12, 2025

Feb 8, 2025

Javier Gradias, 77, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on February 8, 2025. Born in Pilares de Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico and raised in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Javier had a lifelong passion for music and was a talented singer. In the 1960s, he was a member of the Spanish rock group Los Gamis, sharing his love for music with the world.

Beyond his...

Feb 6, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

Suzanne Pirtle peacefully passed away February 5, 2025. She was born in Tucson, Arizona June 17, 1941 to Wilburn Richard Dubois and Edyth Irene Helm.

Suzanne is preceded in death by her husband, Jody Pirtle; parents and a brother and sister.

Suzanne is the proud mother of four. Anna Gallardo from Tucson, Arizona, Amy Kay from Lakeside, Arizona, Adam Waggoner from Clallam...

Feb 4, 2025

James L. Kramer, 80, of Tucson, Arizona passed away February 4, 2025. He was born August 26, 1944 in Maywood, California to Joseph Victor and Laura Rensche (Reffner) Kramer but lived most of his adult life in the San Francisco and Oakland, California area.

James spent time in the Navy but never on ships, he spent time in airplanes detecting and...

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Anne Nollsch-Abshier died peacefully on March 3, 2025. She is survived by her children, Denise (Brad) King, and Matthew (Ericka) Abshier. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, W. Dennis Abshier. Together, they shared a love for craft projects, home decorating, and a life full of memories.

She took great pride in returning to college in 1981,...

Feb 3, 2025

Martha "Molly" Gallegos (née Ruiz Esparza), 83, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on December 1, 1941, in Flagstaff, Arizona, she lived a life defined by love, generosity, and an unwavering spirit.

Martha was a woman of immense compassion and selflessness. She dedicated her life to giving to others, always extending kindness and care to those around...

Feb 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Itzael Monge Velazquez, who left us on 1 February 2025 at the age of 67. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling and friend, whose kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of many.

Born in Agua Prieta, Sonora on 1 August 1957, Itzael lived a life full of...

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

On Thursday January 30, 2025 beloved wife and mother Marjorie Frances Task passed away at the age of 79 after an extended battle with health issues. She is survived by her husband, Harry Lee Task; daughter, Christine; sister, Nancy (McSain) and brother, John. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Carolyn.

Marjorie had many interests and hobbies but probably...

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 27, 2025

Todd M. Miller was born May 16, 1951 in Harvey, Illinois to Hugh McLaughlin and Estelle Diane (Karzis) Miller. He died January 27, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

Todd was a first generation American but held so much pride in his family heritage as well, happily showing his Scottish and Greek backgrounds. He retired from Amoco Refinery as an Asphalt Scheduler but...

Jan 27, 2025

Burt was born on March 26, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. In 1949, he moved to Tucson with his parents, William and Florence Schneider, when they established the prestigious Treehaven School in Tanque Verde. Burt graduated from Catalina High School and Boston University. He served as a naval officer aboard the USS Princeton during the Vietnam War. After returning to...

Jan 26, 2025

Manuel Rivas, Jr., known to many as Junie, was born July 13, 1940 in Santa Ana, California to Manuel Sr. and Margaret (Martinez) Rivas. He died January 26, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 84.

Manuel went through his schooling making it all the way to receiving a Master's Degree. He worked as a banker.

His loving nature and happy...

Jan 20, 2025

Orlando Enrique Renteria was born March 1, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to Roy Valenzuela and Laverna Rose (Durbin) Renteria. He died January 20, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Orlando worked as a Taxi Driver.

Jan 19, 2025

Mark Elbert Hamblin was born, along with his twin sister, Marcia, in Farmington, New Mexico, Aug 2, 1960 to loving parents Nila and Elbert. The first of ten siblings, Mark was raised on a dairy farm where he soon learned the importance of hard work and sacrifice for his family. Upon graduation from High School, Mark attended New Mexico State...

Jan 18, 2025

Terry P. Way, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at St Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona following an extended illness. He was born August 26, 1957 in Aurora, Colorado to parents Peter and Gayle (Gaver) Way. Terry was an airframe structure mechanic employed at 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, affectionately known as "the boneyard".

Terry was an active...

Jan 18, 2025

Joyce A. Nutbrown passed away January 18, 2025, with her loving family by her side after breaking her hip. She was 89 years old. She leaves behind her sons, David Nutbrown from Newport News, VA, Gary Nutbrown (Kim), Andre Nutbrown and Craig Nutbrown (Mary) all of Tucson, AZ. Loving grandchildren, Josh, Heather, Jessica, Amber and Jordon. Along with five great-grandchildren,...

Jan 17, 2025

Suzie was born June 6, 1963 in Denver, Colorado to James and Karen Chase. She was raised with her three sisters, Heidi, Jamie, and Betsy in Arvada until moving to Tucson, Arizona where she finished high school. She then moved to Southern California where she had her eldest daughter Janey OBrien in 1985. She learned to dog groom exceptionally well...

Jan 16, 2025

Ralph E. Baker, 61, passed away at his home in Tucson, Arizona on January 16, 2025. Born in Bendersville, Pennsylvania, on February 26, 1963, Ralph was a man of many passions, cherished for his warm sense of humor and his deep love for family. 

Ralph graduated from Biglerville High School in 1981, where he made lifelong friendships. He found joy in...