Obituaries

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Holly Azalea Babb-Preusser

Holly Azalea Babb-Preusser

Sep 18, 2025

Holly Azalea Babb-Preusser, age 78 died September 18, 2025 in Tucson Arizona surrounded by family.

Holly was born March 9, 1947 to Joseph Preusser and Katherine Azalea Babb Preusser. She was raised in West Texas on a border that had not yet been tamed. She graduated from Valentine High school. She continued her love of learning throughout her life. She graduated...

Kenneth James Andree

Kenneth James Andree

Aug 12, 2025

Perhaps best known for his lively stage performances with his strapless bass guitar, Ken Andree was an accomplished musician; talented on many instruments, writing music, crafting lyrics, and vocalizing harmonies (known by some as “The Wizard of Ahhs”). For years, he called Tucson, Arizona, home, but he’s also lived in Austin and El Paso, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Freeport, IL;...

Ernest A. Moreno

Ernest A. Moreno

Sep 9, 2025

Ernest A. Moreno or “Ernie" passed away after a brief illness. A native Tucsonan, he was one of nine children born to Loreto and Lydia Moreno. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Aurora; son, Mario; grandson, Michael; daughter-in-law, Kathryn (Martin); sisters, Lydia, Romelia, Emma, Raquel, Beatriz, Juanita, and brothers, Francisco and John. Surviving Ernie are his children, Martin (Elba),...

Milton & Stella Poole

Milton & Stella Poole

2025

Milton Ward Poole “Bill”, born October 30, 1932 and his beloved wife, Stella Carrion Casillas, born July 27, 1931 passed away peacefully at home, 36 hours apart. Stella on August 16, 2025 and Bill on August 17, 2025. Bill was born in Money, Mississippi, and Stella in Tanque, near Bowie, Arizona.

After 72 years together and 69 years of marriage, they...

JoAnne Marie (Hinrichs) Hungate

JoAnne Marie (Hinrichs) Hungate

Jul 6, 2025

JoAnne Marie Hungate passed away on July 6, 2025 due to heart failure. JoAnne lived a very full and active life, bursting with friends, books, art and travel.

JoAnne was born in Yakima, Washington on January 29, 1934 and spent her childhood in Ellensburg and Pullman, Washington and in Amboy and Lee Center, Illinois. With a father who raised Angus cattle,...

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 Edwald. He died October 13, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

Rosemary Ann Bryerton

Rosemary Ann Bryerton

Oct 11, 2025

Rosemary Ann Bryerton, a beloved social worker and a nurturing matriarch, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 89. Born on February 1, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Rosemary's life was a tapestry of care, compassion, and dedication that she wove into the hearts of all who knew her.

As a social worker in the...

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...

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...

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...

Mary Sanchez

Mary Sanchez

Sep 21, 2025

Mary Sanchez, born on April 18, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. She lived a life marked by dedication and love, making a lasting impact on those she encountered.

Mary graduated high school and embarked on a career as a housekeeper, where her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to her work...

Matilde Gloria Muñiz

Matilde Gloria Muñiz

Sep 20, 2025

Matilde Gloria Muñiz, a devoted father and owner of Muniz Excavation Service operating in the construction industry. Matilde proudly served his country as a member of the United States Infantry and Army. Matilde departed this world peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family, on September 20, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on March 14, 1930, in the quaint town...