Jul 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Josie Montoya

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Daughter, and Friend



Sunrise: 08/24/1953 Sunset: 07/03/2025



With broken hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Josie Montoya — a woman whose love knew no limits, whose strength carried far and wide, and whose presence was known in every room she walked into.



Josie was one of a kind —...

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Rebecca A. Payne, age 68, died June 29, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Rebecca was born on May 20, 1957, in Norwalk, Ohio to Richard L. Payne and Betty L. Payne. She was raised in Bronson, Michigan, graduated from Bronson High School and then went on to University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated in 1998 with a...

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Patricia Kathleen Kateridge, a steadfast beacon of strength and resilience, graced this world with her vibrant spirit from August 28, 1948, in Galesburg, Illinois, until her peaceful passing on June 27, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. A distinguished Chief Warrant Officer III in the United States Army, Patricia devoted her life not only to her country but also to the principles...

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Valerie Ann Anderson was born the daughter of Hubert and Thelma Luhman in Denver, Colorado in April, 1943. The Luhmans moved to Postville, Iowa (a small town in Northeast Iowa ) in the 1940s, where her father set up and owned a family hotel near downtown. Valerie appreciated music at a young age and took up the piano. She became...

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Eleanor Martina Hagen, a beloved Guidance Counselor and cherished matriarch, departed this world peacefully at her home in Green Valley, Arizona, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on January 30, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, Eleanor was the daughter of Walter and Victoria Smolinski, who instilled in her a deep appreciation for education and the values of...

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Jennifer Lynn Petersen passed away June 23, 2025 at the age of 69 after a long illness. She is survived by two sons, Sergio and Danus Lespron; mother, Gay Riba; sisters, Pamela Petersen and Brenda Glockner and her husband, Terry.

She enjoyed the company of a large family where she was "Aunt Jenny" to many. She will be fondly remembered for...

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Mary A. Hahn passed away peacefully at her home in Green Valley, Arizona on June 17, 2025.

Mary was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the only child of Dorothy M. (Hayes) Buch and Carl J. Buch. In Milwaukee, she attended and graduated from Holy Angels High School, before attending secretarial school at Prospect Hall. She worked for Loomis Sayles in...

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Michael William Harris was born December 11, 1942 in Coldwater, Michigan to Donald J. Harris and Janean B.E. Hilborn. He worked as a microbiologist. Michael died June 13, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

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Jason Lawrence Smith was born March 10, 1971 in Oregon. Jason was a U.S. military veteran. He died June 13, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

He is survived by his partner, Nedra Morill.

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Cynthia Ann Burns was born July 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Francis Reilly and Ann Artner. She died June 12, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

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Shirley Walters, our dear mother, grandmother, and best friend, peacefully exhaled her last breath on June 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the age of 89. She was at home with her two daughters, Tamara Walters of Tucson, Arizona, and Kimberly Jordan of Fort Collins, Colorado, and her grandpup Paris, by her side. Final farewells were shared in person or...

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Thomas Lee Taatjes, born on January 25, 1948, in Clara City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home in Tucson, Arizona, on June 9, 2025. He lived a life characterized by creativity and dedication, leaving a lasting impact as a designer in the mechanical industry.

Thomas pursued his education with determination, earning a Bachelor's Degree that laid the foundation for his...

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Raul G. Nieto passed away peacefully at his care facility in Tucson, Arizona on Monday, June 9, 2025, he was 82 years old.

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