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Sensible Funerals & Cremations Obituaries

Fernando Andrade Bustamante

Fernando Andrade Bustamante

Jan 1, 2026

Fernando Bustamante, age 74, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 1, 2026.

Fernando was a gifted athlete in his younger years and proudly played basketball in Mexico. He later built a career in real estate, where his strong work ethic and people skills served him well. He had a lifelong love of golf and found joy...

Dustin William Long

Dustin William Long

Dec 29, 2025

In the gentle twilight of the world, there lived a man named Dustin William Long, born beneath the wide skies of Hermiston, Oregon, on the eleventh day of April in the year of our reckoning, 1989. His journey, like that of many a wanderer in tales of old, led him through the wilds and fields, where he learned the arts...

Josephine Lynne Behrman

Josephine Lynne Behrman

Dec 27, 2025

Jo was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and married her high school sweetheart Harold Behrman. The had three children and moved to the states in the 1960s. She was a wonderful mother and also helped raise all her grand children. She moved to Tucson from Connecticut in the 1980s after divorcing and found her true home, the place she belonged...

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

Servicio funerario, Sensible Funerals and Cremation, 109 W. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ,...

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...

Tyrone Lawrence Burgess

Tyrone Lawrence Burgess

Dec 22, 2025

Tyrone Lawrence Burgess, Master Sargent USAF, 72 years old, of Surprise, Arizona passed away December 22, 2025 in Tucson Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra and his stepchildren, stepdaughter, Vanetta Thompson, stepsons, Rodny (no e) Thompson, Trenton Thompson, Batista Thompson and Zephaniah Thompson. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Burgess (Brenda). He is also survived...

Mike "Santos" Gutierrez

Mike "Santos" Gutierrez

Dec 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Santos Gutierrez, known affectionately as Santos, who left this world on December 21, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on July 5, 1984, in Porterville, California, Santos was a loving son, brother, and father whose presence brightened the lives of everyone around him.

Santos pursued his education at Desert View...

David Paul Mays

David Paul Mays

Dec 20, 2025

David Paul Mays, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born in Long Beach, California, on May 13, 1955. He would go on to leave this world on December 20, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, leaving behind a legacy rich with love and camaraderie.

A proud graduate of Lakewood High School, Class of 1974, David embraced life with a vibrant spirit...

Arnold Gerard Valenzuela

Arnold Gerard Valenzuela

Dec 19, 2025

Visitation, 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 8, 2026, Sensible Funerals & Cremation, 109 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85705.

Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 8, 2026, Sacred Heart Parish Tucson, 601 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85705.

Graveside Service, 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 8, 2026, Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85705.

Karen Klein

Karen Klein

Dec 19, 2025

Karen was born March 2, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey. She died December 19, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 72.

Larry Gene Calk

Larry Gene Calk

Dec 17, 2025

Larry Gene Calk, age 83, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He was born on September 1, 1942, in South San Francisco, California.

Larry proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran. He was deeply patriotic and honored for his service throughout his life. A decorated service member, Larry was awarded the National Defense Service...

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...

Sidney Bryant Graham

Sidney Bryant Graham

Dec 15, 2025

My brother, uncle, child is a loving person, always caring for others and a very happy guy, there's a lot of pain in your loss. May you always walk in sunshine and now you can see all of the beautiful days and you can see your beautiful mothers and brothers. Even though you're gone, you're always still here with us....

Donna Louise Grasso

Donna Louise Grasso

Dec 15, 2025

Donna Louise Grasso, 63, of Tucson, Arizona died following complications from cancer on Monday, December 15th, 2025 .

She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 22nd, 1962 to Dorcas Elaine Boness (Schultz) and the late Donald Raymond Boness.

Donna graduated from Concordia High School in 1981 and went on to receive her Associate’s degree from the University of Saint Francis...