Obituaries

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John H. Dellinger

John H. Dellinger

Mar 3, 2025

John H. Dellinger was born September 28, 1947 in Staten Island, New York to Kenneth and Blanch (Johnson) Dellinger. He died March 3, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. John worked in floor sales.

Wilbur Wayne Forrest

Wilbur Wayne Forrest

Mar 3, 2025

Wilbur Wayne Forrest was born January 21, 1951 in Bloomington, Illinois to William W. and Stella N. Forrest. He died March 3, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.

Wilbur was a proud veteran of the U.S. military and will but buried at the VA Cemetery.

Michael Bruce

Michael Bruce

Mar 2, 2025

Michael Bruce died March 2, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born November 9, ,1959 in Frankfurt, Germany to Carl and Christa (Adamek) Bruce.

Michael was a proud veteran of the U.S. military.

Jules "Rob" Ritter

Jules "Rob" Ritter

Feb 25, 2025

Jules (Rob) Russell Ritter, 74, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, a proud veteran of the United States Army, and a man who made the most important jump of all - giving his life to the Lord.

 Rob enlisted in the United States...

Sarah (Sally) A. Gibbons-Slattery

Sarah (Sally) A. Gibbons-Slattery

Feb 22, 2025

Sarah (Sally) A. Gibbons-Slattery died peacefully at her home in Tucson on a sunny Saturday afternoon, February 22nd, 2025. Sally's devoted husband, Tom, was at her side. Sally was born October 26, 1951, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Russell and Jeanne Annes.For twenty-two years Multiple Sclerosis increasingly ruled Sally's life but never her spirit or charming, positive personality. She...

Rosa M. Bradley

Rosa M. Bradley

Feb 22, 2025

Rosa M. Bradley was born August 9, 1945 in Nogales, Arizona to L.B. Meredith and Guadalupe Fontes. She grew up in Tucson, Arizona where she lived 75 years of her life. Rosa volunteered at Armory Park Senior Center for many years. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Maria Polanco. 

Rosa is survived by her daughters, Sharice Bradley,...

James Mctiernan

James Mctiernan

Feb 21, 2025

James Mctiernan was born June 4, 1962 in Connecticut to James Sr. and Carole (Brown) Mctiernan. He died February 21, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. James worked as an electrician.

Manuel Celis, Jr.

Manuel Celis, Jr.

Feb 21, 2025

From his home in Tucson, Arizona Manny worked hard to guide and mentor the blind and the those that have low vision in utilizing their cell phones, computers, and other tech. Manny was there for you if you needed help. He was a teacher, quick of wit, sharp of mind and had a propensity for “cringe worthy” Dad jokes. He...

Deborah Eileen Shelley

Deborah Eileen Shelley

Feb 20, 2025

Deborah Eileen Shelley, 70, died at her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 20, 2025.

She is survived by her daughters; Hannah Gibson, Rachel Pettis, Rebecca Henderson, and Sarah Graber-Wilshusen and sons, Michael Steven Graber and David Graber along with their families; sister, Lyn Shelley-Velez and brother, Malcolm Shelley (Max).

Brenda Leigh Morris Galligan

Brenda Leigh Morris Galligan

Feb 18, 2025

Mother of Thomas Brent Galligan, Tracey Elizabeth Galligan, Michael Scott Galligan, and Kristy Ann Galligan.

Graveside Service, 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025, Evergreen Cemetery, 3015 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705. 

James Neal Grigg

James Neal Grigg

Feb 18, 2025

James Neal Grigg passed away peacefully in his home near Benson, Arizona the morning of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He is survived by his brother Allan Grigg.

 Jim lived a life of kindness and charity. Jim often filled goody bags and delivered them to people in Tucson who he felt needed some extra love during the Christmas season. He always tried...

Richard Diaz, Jr.

Richard Diaz, Jr.

Feb 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Diaz Jr., a devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend.

Richard came into this world on August 18,1948 and passed away peacefully, on February 17, 2025.

He was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona. Richard worked for the Douglas Police Department for many years then moved to Tucson. He...

Judy Lea Irwin

Judy Lea Irwin

2025

Judy Lea Irwin was born in 1945 in Circleville, Ohio, the middle child of seven. Judy Lea graduated from Williamsport High School in Pickaway County Ohio and Ohio University in Chillicothe, Ohio with a degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and a Minor in English. 

 In addition to spending time with family, Judy Lea loved nature, which led to her fascination...