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Bruno Martinez Vega

Bruno Martinez Vega

Dec 25, 2025

Le dijo Jesús: Yo soy la resurrección y la vida; el que cree en mi, aunque esté muerto, vivirá. Y todo aquel que vive y cree en mi, no morirá eternamente.

                                 Juan 11: 25-26

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SSgt Fayron Carlos Chapman, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

SSgt Fayron Carlos Chapman, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Dec 23, 2025

Fayron Carlos Chapman, commonly known as Carlos, 62 years old, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on December 23, 2025.

He was born on August 28, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama to Janie Delores Nelson and Fayron Theodore Chapman. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, retiring as the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following military service, he was...

Andrew Lehman

Andrew Lehman

Nov 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that the we announce the passing of Andrew Lehman, who unexpectedly passed away on November 9th 2025, at the age of 25. Andrew was a friendly, loving, kind, thoughtful, and generous person who touched the lives of everyone he met.

Andrew was a talented musician who found happiness in playing his drum kit. In addition he...

Steven Nicholas Fallwell

Steven Nicholas Fallwell

Nov 30, 2025

Steven Nicholas Fallwell, born on November 8, 1960, passed away on November 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. As a proud father, husband, brother, and friend, his family was the cornerstone of his existence. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Patty Bowers and his son, Mike Fallwell and his wife Courtney Cook. He also leaves behind his siblings: Glennie...

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...

Margaret L. Roark

Margaret L. Roark

Nov 5, 2025

Margaret L. Roark, born on September 23, 1931, in Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie Roark of Oilmont, Montana.

A woman of many talents, she enjoyed a lifetime of creativity through cross-stitching, quilt-making, painting, and knitting. Her hands and heart were always...

Polly Carolina Valdez

Polly Carolina Valdez

Dec 16, 2025

 Polly Carolina Valdez, age 90, was born April 10, 1935, in St. Johns and peacefully passed away December 16, 2025.

 The beloved daughter of Tom Garcia and Ester Chavez-Gallegos. Polly was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Frances Cornado-Moyta; her spouse Eloy E. Valdez, and her children Anita Gurule, Ronaldo Gurule, Eva Chandler, and Antonio Valdez.

 She is survived by...

Edith "Lynn" Marques

Edith "Lynn" Marques

Dec 14, 2025

‘Lynn’ was first and foremost a mother. With the help of her husband of over 50 years, Joseph Faustine Marques, she raised 12 children, a feat that most couldn't fathom. Her children were her every day for 60 years - Joseph (Sandra), Raymond, Teresa (Steven), James, Kathleen, Amy (Bradford), Daniel (Nicole), Victoria (Charles), Nathan (Heather), Meghann (Alberto), Katelynn (Ryan), and...

Kenneth Eugene Nolen

Kenneth Eugene Nolen

Dec 13, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Nolen passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on December 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Earl Nolen and Nora (Torbeck), his brother Phillip, and his wife of 48 years, Judith (Brade). Ken is survived by his wife Carol (Willans), his sister Phyllis, and his children Christopher (Victoria), Amy, and Peter...

Sheree Diane Leslie

Sheree Diane Leslie

2025

Sheree Diane Leslie, a beloved mother, devoted animal advocate, and a woman of extraordinary strength and kindness, passed away on December 11, 2025. She was the strongest woman—warm, compassionate, and endlessly giving. Her heart was especially devoted to dogs. For many years, she volunteered at animal shelters and opened her home as a foster, offering safety, patience, and love to...

Daniel Valentine Kirk

Daniel Valentine Kirk

Dec 11, 2025

Daniel Valentine Kirk, age 82, passed away after a brief illness on December 11, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Buffalo, New York in 1943 he graduated from Akron High School in 1961 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He lived a life full of independence and had a love for...

Michael George Steiniger

Michael George Steiniger

Dec 8, 2025

Michael George Steiniger was born May 18, 1942 in Tel Aviv, Israel to Otto Steiniger and Helen Polak. He died December 8, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Michael was an attorney.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Michael is survived by his son, Tim Steiniger.

Samuel Valenzuela Romero

Samuel Valenzuela Romero

Dec 7, 2025

Samuel Valenzuela Romero was born September 22, 1962 in Tucson, Arizona to Raul Barraza Romero and Lydia Lucero Valenzuela. He died December 7, 2025 in Tucson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin sister, Sally V. Romero; brother, Raul V. Romero, Jr. and sister, Anita V. Romero.

Samuel is survived by his siblings, Israel V. Romero, Liliyan V. Romero,...

David Allen Cooper

David Allen Cooper

Dec 7, 2025

David Allen Cooper was born March 4, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Bryce and Lila Cooper. He died December 7, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

Dave worked as a registered nurse and used his skill while he was in the Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryce Cooper and Lila (Stader) Cooper.

Dave is survived by his partner, Ray Harris;...