Obituaries
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Lorraine E. Shineldecker
Nov 7, 2024
Lorraine Shineldecker, age 82, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Banner Hospital following a brief illness.
Lorraine was born on October 7, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to George and Kathryn Marrion. She grew up in Wyoming, Michigan. Lorraine worked and retired from Prince Corporation/Johnson Controls in Holland, Michigan. After retiring, she and her husband moved to Tucson, Arizona to...
Bycell Taylor
Nov 5, 2024
Bycell Taylor was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 30, 1969 at 6:07 PM to Pamela Taylor.
Bycell graduated from Sullivan High School in the mid 80s. After high school By-C joined the United States Army where he was able to travel abroad and live in Germany. He relocated to Tuscon, Arizona in 2010 to live in his dream city.
Bycell was...
Dr. Jean-Claude Abougou
2024
Dr Jean-Claude Abougou born in 1952 and died 2024 at the age of almost 72. He attended the University of Arizona and completed his PHD in Science. He worked at the Tohono O’odham High School as a teacher till his death.
Dr Jean-Claude Abougou is truly deeply missed by his family and large extended family, students, fellow teachers, neighbors and many...
Ricky Wayne Gainer
Nov 1, 2024
Ricky Wayne Gainer was born February 27, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to Chet and Juanita Gainer. He died November 1, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. Ricky worked as a jeweler.
CMSgt Alfred Anthony Aragon
Oct 24, 2024
Alfred Anthony Aragon was born April 21, 1960 in Tucson, Arizona and was welcomed into Heaven's gates on October 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Rosemary Aragon. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Pat; daughter, Adrienne (Justin); sons, Alfred, Alex (Bri); grandchildren, Mariah, Mila, Brooklyn, Alex Jr. and Charlie. As well...
Mark Edward McGovern
Oct 20, 2024
Mark Edward McGovern passed away October 20, 2024 in Tucson. Mark and his twin brother Mike were born in Tucson on March 20, 1953.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Pat; brothers, Kevin and Terry; and son, Jeff.
He is survived by siblings. Tom ( Lorene), Mike (Debbie), Molly and Andy. He is also survived by nieces, Shannon,...
Richard Patrick Lozano
Oct 17, 2024
Richard “Jabba” Lozano, 44, was called to Heaven by our good Lord while asleep on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Jabba was born on March 17, 1980, in Tucson, Arizona and is preceded in death by his Nana and Tata Lozano, Nana Montez and Nana and Tata John-Boy.
Jabba is survived by his two children, his monkeys, Lovieanna (Lovie) and Richard Jr....
Josephine Darris Henry
Oct 9, 2024
Josephine Darris Henry passed away at home with her family on October 9, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born September 17, 1935 in West Blocton, Alabama to Albert Darris and Corrine Farnetti Darris.
Josephine spent 44 years working for the UofA (University of Arizona).
She is now reunited in heaven with her loving husband of 62 years, Hap Henry.
She leaves behind...
Malcolm A. Lav
Oct 7, 2024
Malcolm A. Lav, or lovingly known as Milton or Gogi, was born January 20, 1940 to Edward and Kaley (Bornstein) Lav in Newark, New Jersey. He died October 7, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona.
Malcolm spent most of his life in New Jersey, from Newark to Cranford where he married his high school sweetheart Barbara Dehmer and moved to Freehold after returning...
Alexis A. Rodriguez
Sep 27, 2024
Alexis A. Rodriguez was born May 26, 1987 in Douglas, Arizona. He grew up and lived in Douglas for most of his life, graduating from Douglas High School. Alexis died September 27, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. He only lived in Tucson for a few years.
Alexis had various jobs throughout his life, including the food industry, landscaping, and maintenance. The job...
Gerald Edward Marchand
Sep 21, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Marchand passed away in Tucson, Arizona on September 21, 2024. He was born January 25, 1944 in Metamora, Illinois to Gertrude and Cornelius Marchand.
He is survived by his three sons, whom he loved and was proud of their accomplishments, Brian (Susan), Bradley (Tammy) and Christopher (Elisa) Marchand and stepchildren, Carol Lemon (Phil Gaha) and Dale Lemon (Sandra)....
Sherianne Frazier
Sep 17, 2024
Sherianne Frazier, 64, died September 17, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born November 26, 1959 to Ronald Vern Frazier and Anne Martin in Los Angeles, California.
Sherianne worked as a Registered Nurse.
Arnold Arthur Adams, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
Arnold Adams, Sr. peacefully passed away on September 14, 2024 just shy of his 82nd birthday on October 8.
Arnold grew up on the island of North Haven, Maine and was the son of Barbara Achorn Adams and Forrest Clifford Adams. The second of four children, Arnold grew up with a love of basketball, baseball and having fun with his friends...
Kirsten M. Johnson
Sep 13, 2024
Tucson resident Kirsten Johnson died September 13, 2024 following a fall at her home. She was 33.
Kirsten was born December 13, 1990 in Springerville, Arizona, lived in Coos Bay, Oregon, graduated from Sahuaro High School in Tucson, and attended Pima Community College.
Her interests included cats and dogs, drama TV shows, clothing and shopping.
She was preceded in death by her mother,...
Lisa Ellen Dohrenwend Eaton
Sep 9, 2024
Lisa Ellen (Dohrenwend) Eaton passed too soon on September 9, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona at age 59. We will miss our dear “sissie”.
She was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She had been a resident of Tucson, Arizona since ~2002. She was Courtesy Clerk at Safeway for over 20 years. She had lived at Pantano Crossings for over 20 years.
Lisa was...
Marlin "Newt" Newton
Sep 4, 2024
Marlin Newton, fondly known as Newt, died September 4, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born December 22, 1937 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania to Charles and Jessie Newton. Newt grew up in Utica, Pennsylvania then attended and graduated high school in Franklin, Pennsylvania. While in high school Newt was in the Army Reserves. After graduation he joined the Air Force. Newt...
Mildred A. Hanisko
Sep 3, 2024
Mildred A. Hanisko, affectionately known as Midge, was born on February 27, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away on September 4, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona, where she spent her final years. A devoted mother of seven, five of whom survive her, Mildred embraced her family with love and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by her...
Celia V. Betancourt
Aug 27, 2024
Celia Betancourt, our beloved Mother, passed away on August 27, 2024. Her fight with dementia is over. Her life touched many and she leaves a legacy of kindness, love and faith.
She was born November 7, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1948 she met our Father, Pete Betancourt. He was truly her knight in shining armor. They were married August 13,...
Carol Ann Wessels Bye Koeneman
Aug 27, 2024
Carol Ann Wessels Bye Koeneman, age 80, passed away peacefully August 27, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born January 7, 1944 in Independence, Iowa to Verna (Peck) and William Wessels. She was raised in Independence surrounded by her brothers and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Growing up, Carol enjoyed playing the piano, singing, swimming, lifeguarding, and fishing with her...