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Robert T. Mumma

Robert T. Mumma

Oct 16, 2025

Robert T. Mumma passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on August 5, 1935, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to William and Bessie (Strayer) Mumma.

Robert is survived by his three children — Gary Mumma, Betsy Pepping, and Barry Mumma — as well as eight grandchildren: Jarett Labbe, Brandon Labbe, Jherek Mumma, Robert Mumma, Adam Mumma, Gino...

Edward Donald French, Ph.D.

Edward Donald French, Ph.D.

Oct 15, 2025

Edward Donald French was born February 15, 1946 in Alpena, Michigan. He died October 15, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. 

Ed spent the last 37 years in Tucson. In 2018, he retired as a Full Professor from the University of Arizona's College of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology. He holds the title of Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology in that Department. He received his...

Martha Patricia "Patsy" Smith Pomeroy

Martha Patricia "Patsy" Smith Pomeroy

Oct 14, 2025

Martha Patricia Smith Pomeroy, affectionately known as Patsy, was born in 1941 in Ocean County, New Jersey, the first born child of Earl James Smith and Doris Audrey Monahan Smith (both deceased).

In 1957, Patsy married the love of her life, Donald "Donnie" Paul Pomeroy. They were married for 28 years until his passing.

She is survived by her cherished and devoted...

Steven Andrew Kvenvold

Steven Andrew Kvenvold

Oct 13, 2025

Steven Andrew Kvenvold, also lovingly known as "Renfru" and “Andrewski Klognoski," age 37, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has tragically left this earth much too soon on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona.

Andrew was born on September 15, 1988, in Salt Lake City, Utah to mother, Suzanne Fullmer and father, Steve Kvenvold.

Andrew was known for his silly personality, which...

Richard Ruskin Kewley

Richard Ruskin Kewley

Oct 13, 2025

Richard Ruskin Kewley was born May 24, 1943 in Evanston, Illinois to Ruskin Kewley and Margaret June (Ewald) Kewley. He died October 13, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

Philip Lipton

Philip Lipton

Oct 11, 2025

Philip Lipton, aged 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on October 11, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson.

Philip was born in Dallas, Texas to Daniel and Peggy (nee Kahn) Lipton on May 24, 1950. After the family moved to San Francisco, California in 1957, he attended Town School for Boys and Lick-Wilmerding High School, graduating in 1972 from Pacific...

Rosemary Anne Bryerton

Rosemary Anne Bryerton

Oct 11, 2025

Rose Bryerton, 89, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 11, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 1, 1936 to James and Hannah (Flynn) Cunningham, and resided in Chicago until moving to Arizona (first to Bisbee, and then to Tucson) in 1964. Rose attended St. Gabriel’s School and Mercy High School. She attended...

Joseph Gaetano Mazzotti

Joseph Gaetano Mazzotti

Oct 10, 2025

Joseph Gaetano Mazzotti was died October 10, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his children, Nikkolai, Ayden, Kein and Yzabella Mazzotti.

Services are private.

Ann Eden Gibson

Ann Eden Gibson

Oct 9, 2025

Ann Eden Gibson, a luminous presence in the world of art history and a beloved member of her family, passed away on October 9, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 81 . Born on April 30, 1944, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Ann was a force of nature whose passion for art, teaching, and life brought joy and inspiration to...

Carol Lynne Placek

Carol Lynne Placek

Oct 7, 2025

Carol Lynne Placek, a beloved daughter, wife, aunt, and friend, departed this world on October 7, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 71. Born on March 14, 1954, in Crosby, Wyoming, she grew up in the picturesque landscapes of Ten Sleep and Laramie. Her early education began at Ten Sleep public school, where the foundations of her character...

Alvin George Ross

Alvin George Ross

Oct 6, 2025

Alvin George Ross, an accomplished engineer, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on November 25, 1951, in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Alvin earned a Bachelor's degree and took great pride in his Navajo heritage.

He is survived by four children, including his son, Michael Ross. Alvin was preceded in death by his father, Albert Ross, and...

Eugene Charles "Gene" Linderkamp

Eugene Charles "Gene" Linderkamp

Oct 5, 2025

The Obituary and Life Story of Eugene Charles Linderkamp

July 5, 1929-October 5, 2025



Eugene (Gene) Linderkamp was born on a farm northeast of Rockford, Iowa on July 5, 1929, to Charles and Luise (Gillman) Linderkamp. This was the same farm, house, and bed that welcomed his father Charles 38 years earlier!

Gene’s first 8 years of formal education were taught in a...

Jorge Alberto Mejia

Jorge Alberto Mejia

Oct 1, 2025

Jorge Alberto Mejia was born August 16, 1973 in Tucson, Arizona to Alberto Montenegro and Paula. He died October 1, 2025 in Tucson.

John Steven Hanson

John Steven Hanson

Sep 24, 2025

John Steven Hanson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 70. He was born on May 18, 1955, in Oneonta, New York, and was a proud graduate of Oneonta High School, class of 1973.

After completing high school, John began a fulfilling career in welding. His life journey...

Richard Eugene Souligny

Richard Eugene Souligny

Sep 21, 2025

Richard E. Souligny died in his Tucson home on September 21st, 2025. Richard is survived by his long-time partner Susan Kay Campbell, his children Amber Earney (Bergstrom), Dan Souligny, and André Souligny, his siblings Dianne Wolter (Souligny) and Jack Souligny, and his grandchildren Nick Earney, Marguerite Souligny, Cedar Souligny, and Rue Souligny. Richard is also survived by his partner Susan’s...