Obituaries
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Javier Gradias, Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Javier Gradias, 77, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on February 8, 2025. Born in Pilares de Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico and raised in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Javier had a lifelong passion for music and was a talented singer. In the 1960s, he was a member of the Spanish rock group Los Gamis, sharing his love for music with the world.
Beyond his...
Suzanne DuBois Pirtle
Feb 5, 2025
Suzanne Pirtle peacefully passed away February 5, 2025. She was born in Tucson, Arizona June 17, 1941 to Wilburn Richard Dubois and Edyth Irene Helm.
Suzanne is preceded in death by her husband, Jody Pirtle; parents and a brother and sister.
Suzanne is the proud mother of four. Anna Gallardo from Tucson, Arizona, Amy Kay from Lakeside, Arizona, Adam Waggoner from Clallam...
James L. Kramer
Feb 4, 2025
James L. Kramer, 80, of Tucson, Arizona passed away February 4, 2025. He was born August 26, 1944 in Maywood, California to Joseph Victor and Laura Rensche (Reffner) Kramer but lived most of his adult life in the San Francisco and Oakland, California area.
James spent time in the Navy but never on ships, he spent time in airplanes detecting and...
Mary Anne Nollsch-Abshier
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Anne Nollsch-Abshier died peacefully on March 3, 2025. She is survived by her children, Denise (Brad) King, and Matthew (Ericka) Abshier.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, W. Dennis Abshier. Together, they shared a love for craft projects, home decorating, and a life full of memories.
She took great pride in returning to college in 1981,...
Martha E. Gallegos
Feb 3, 2025
Martha "Molly" Gallegos (née Ruiz Esparza), 83, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on December 1, 1941, in Flagstaff, Arizona, she lived a life defined by love, generosity, and an unwavering spirit.
Martha was a woman of immense compassion and selflessness. She dedicated her life to giving to others, always extending kindness and care to those around...
Itzael Monge Velazquez
Feb 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Itzael Monge Velazquez, who left us on 1 February 2025 at the age of 67. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling and friend, whose kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of many.
Born in Agua Prieta, Sonora on 1 August 1957, Itzael lived a life full of...
Marjorie Frances Task
Jan 30, 2025
On Thursday January 30, 2025 beloved wife and mother Marjorie Frances Task passed away at the age of 79 after an extended battle with health issues. She is survived by her husband, Harry Lee Task; daughter, Christine; sister, Nancy (McSain) and brother, John. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Carolyn.
Marjorie had many interests and hobbies but probably...
Todd M. Miller
Jan 27, 2025
Todd M. Miller was born May 16, 1951 in Harvey, Illinois to Hugh McLaughlin and Estelle Diane (Karzis) Miller. He died January 27, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.
Todd was a first generation American but held so much pride in his family heritage as well, happily showing his Scottish and Greek backgrounds. He retired from Amoco Refinery as an Asphalt Scheduler but...
Burton Hemley Schneider
Jan 27, 2025
Burt was born on March 26, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. In 1949, he moved to Tucson with his parents, William and Florence Schneider, when they established the prestigious Treehaven School in Tanque Verde. Burt graduated from Catalina High School and Boston University. He served as a naval officer aboard the USS Princeton during the Vietnam War. After returning to...
Manuel Rivas, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
Manuel Rivas, Jr., known to many as Junie, was born July 13, 1940 in Santa Ana, California to Manuel Sr. and Margaret (Martinez) Rivas. He died January 26, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 84.
Manuel went through his schooling making it all the way to receiving a Master's Degree. He worked as a banker.
His loving nature and happy...
Orlando Enrique Renteria
Jan 20, 2025
Orlando Enrique Renteria was born March 1, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to Roy Valenzuela and Laverna Rose (Durbin) Renteria. He died January 20, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Orlando worked as a Taxi Driver.
Mark E. Hamblin
Jan 19, 2025
Mark Elbert Hamblin was born, along with his twin sister, Marcia, in Farmington, New Mexico, Aug 2, 1960 to loving parents Nila and Elbert. The first of ten siblings, Mark was raised on a dairy farm where he soon learned the importance of hard work and sacrifice for his family. Upon graduation from High School, Mark attended New Mexico State...
Terry P. Way
Jan 18, 2025
Terry P. Way, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at St Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona following an extended illness. He was born August 26, 1957 in Aurora, Colorado to parents Peter and Gayle (Gaver) Way. Terry was an airframe structure mechanic employed at 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, affectionately known as "the boneyard".
Terry was an active...
Joyce A. Nutbrown
Jan 18, 2025
Joyce A. Nutbrown passed away January 18, 2025, with her loving family by her side after breaking her hip. She was 89 years old. She leaves behind her sons, David Nutbrown from Newport News, VA, Gary Nutbrown (Kim), Andre Nutbrown and Craig Nutbrown (Mary) all of Tucson, AZ. Loving grandchildren, Josh, Heather, Jessica, Amber and Jordon. Along with five great-grandchildren,...
Suzie Anne OBrien
Jan 17, 2025
Suzie was born June 6, 1963 in Denver, Colorado to James and Karen Chase. She was raised with her three sisters, Heidi, Jamie, and Betsy in Arvada until moving to Tucson, Arizona where she finished high school. She then moved to Southern California where she had her eldest daughter Janey OBrien in 1985. She learned to dog groom exceptionally well...