Obituaries
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Evangelina Rodriquez Barrios
Jun 8, 2026
Evangelina Rodriquez Barrios, lovingly known as “Nana Eva,” passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on February 24, 1943, in Bisbee, Arizona, Eva lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a beloved mother, sister, tia, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. Family...
Tyler S. Slife
May 24, 2026
Tyler Slife 39 passed away tragically on Sunday, May 24, in Tucson, Arizona. His life was taken far too soon, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply and will miss him beyond words.
Tyler was born on January 4, in San Pedro, California. He and his family later moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he grew up and attended Gale...
Marie Theresa "Terry" Velasquez
Apr 26, 2026
Marie Theresa Velasquez, 83, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at Via Elegante Memory Care on April 26, 2026, due to complications from dementia.
Terry was born on May 19, 1942, in Los Angeles, to Julia Mata and Juan Diaz. As a first generation American, she spoke English and Spanish fluently. Raised in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood...
Phillip Edward Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Phillip Edward Smith was born in Owosso, Michigan on March 19, 1948. He passed away on June 20, 2026 after a year-long battle with cancer leading to heart failure. Phil’s mother was Helen Rose Lukas and his Father was George Frederick Smith. As a young man, Phil was called for military service in August 1968 until March 1970 where he...
Kathleen Sands
Jun 19, 2026
Kathleen Sands, née Marasco, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on May 5, 1954, in New York, New York, Kathleen graced the world with a presence that was at once gentle and dazzling.
Kathleen's life was defined by an enduring warmth and kindness. She radiated a remarkable grace, so much so that everyone loved her—her sincerity,...
Annette Carol Korcak
Jun 16, 2026
Annette C. Korcak passed away in Tucson, Arizona on June 16, 2026 at the age of 85. Annette was preceded in death by her adoring husband Richard, her parents Vernon and Mildred Dixon and her sister Franny Moshier.
She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Cook, Marcia Jackson and Sheila Maloney. She is survived by her loving sons Gilbert, Richard and...
Richard Wayne Cook
Jun 8, 2026
Richard Wayne “Dick” Cook died on June 8 in Tucson, Arizona from congestive heart failure. He was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1931 to a 3rd-generation German mother and a Tennesseean father. The family moved frequently during his childhood as the family went wherever they could to find work in the post-depression years. When the Oak Ridge National Laboratory opened...
Kathryn Lucille Duffy
Jun 8, 2026
Kathryn Lucille Duffy, a devoted homemaker and loving mother, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on November 27, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kathryn lived a life filled with kindness and creativity.
She was known for her crafty spirit and her love of sewing, talents that brought warmth and joy not only to her home but also...
Brenda Mae Silver
Jun 8, 2026
Brenda Mae Silver was born November 23, 1940 in London, England to Basil and Emilia Treagus. She died June 8, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
Brenda is survived by her sons, Todd Silver, Colin (Kristie) Voveris and Anthony O'Niel.
Cody True King
Jun 3, 2026
Cody True King, also known as Gregory Reed Spry, was born September 13, 1958 in Montgomery, West Virginia to Don Spry and Bea King. He died June 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
Cody was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and will be laid to rest at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Arizona.
Humberto Hidalgo
Jun 3, 2026
Humberto Hidalgo was born August 2, 1961 in Nogales, Arizona to Raymundo Hidalgo and Lucia Santa Cruz. He died June 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
He is survived by his wife, Minerva Lavander; sisters, Lucia Hernandez, Maria Del Carmen Hidalgo, and Irene Casteneda; brothers, Miguel A. Hidalgo, Jorge Hidalgo, Jesus Hidalgo, Antonio Hidalgo and Francisco Hidalgo as well as beloved nieces...
Dennis Lee Gilbert Langbecker
Jun 2, 2026
Dennis Lee Gilbert Langbecker, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Marana, Arizona. He was born on August 30, 1944 to the late Gilbert Langbecker and Coletta (Eilbes) Smith. Dennis grew up in Wisconsin and Southern California, graduating from Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, WI. He then joined and served in the US Navy, which he often...
Fernando Borquez Ruiz
May 31, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fernando B. Ruiz, who departed this life on May 31, 2026, at the age of 76.
Fernando was born on October 5, 1949, in Tucson, Arizona. He lived a life marked by strength, perseverance, and dedication to the people he loved. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Fernando carried the...
Gloria L. Baker
May 27, 2026
Gloria L. Baker was born January 11, 1929 in Buckeye, Arizona to Ophia and Anita Shepard. She died May 27, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
Gloria is survived by her daughter, Renee (Ron Brown) Mona and son, Darrell Mona.
She will be laid to rest with her loving husband, who preceded her in death.
Jody A. Sweetapple
May 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Jody Anne Abrahams, who passed away peacefully after a courageous six-year battle with terminal cancer.
Jody was born on November 26, 1958, in Miami Beach. She was raised by her mother, Renee, and her grandmother, Sylvia, two remarkable women whose strength, resilience, and love...
Dustin Sean "Dusty" Sowards
May 22, 2026
Dusty was born February 1, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona and passed away on May 22, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 45 years old. Dusty’s passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of his family and all who knew him. Dusty was the beloved son of Karl Joe and Renee Sowards. He is also survived by his siblings, Wende...
James "Jim" Stuart Fogel
May 16, 2026
James (Jim) Stuart Fogel, 79, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family — and likely with one final story still left to tell.
Born on February 25, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, Jim was the son of Ralph and Zelda Rudd Fogel and was raised in Dilworth, Minnesota. Jim spent summers at his family...



