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Mike R Reid

Mike R Reid

Aug 26, 2024

Mike Reid 79 passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2024, at the V.A Hospital, with his loving wife Jeannie and daughter Diana by his side. Mike was born on January 7, 1945, in Jackson, Michigan to Floyd and Katherine Reid. He was educated in the Jackson area where he enjoyed the many lakes and being outdoors. Mike started working at...

Paul Breckenridge Cartter

Paul Breckenridge Cartter

Aug 5, 2024

Paul Breckenridge Cartter 

“TWO T” 

Paul passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on August 5, 2024. 

He had a life full of adventure and was blessed with many dear friends along the way. 

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana December 10, 1953, to Lt. Col. William and Phyllis Cartter. The family was then stationed in Waco, Texas. His adventures led him to...

James Melvin Fletcher

James Melvin Fletcher

Aug 5, 2024

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Fletcher Jr. on August 5, 2024. Sixty-six years ago, Jim was born to James and Adele Fletcher in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Jim retired as a Master Sergeant from the Air Force in 1997 after twenty years of service.

Papa Jim was a man of enormous strength. He met adversity...

Jessica Lima Brown-Sternitzky

Jessica Lima Brown-Sternitzky

Aug 3, 2024

Jessica Lima Brown-Sternitzky

My Beloved wife passed away at home August 3, 2024, in Tucson Arizona. She was 62 years of old Born June 17th, 1962, to Francis K. Brown and Dora Akau Brown. Jessica was the baby daughter of 14. Her passion to the Hawaiian arts were in dancing Hula and Tahitian styles, As an teacher she has direct reflection...

Karyl Mae Cohn

Karyl Mae Cohn

Jul 21, 2024

Karyl Cohn (née Stein), aged 95, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Born in 1929, in Dayton, Ohio, Karyl's life was a testament to her passion for music and her enduring love for her family. Karyl's musical journey began at the tender age of 8 with piano lessons, which blossomed into a lifelong career. She was...

Christine Grant Scharf

Christine Grant Scharf

Jun 5, 2024

On June 5th, Christine G. Scharf passed away from natural causes at the age of 98. Born in Chicago on June 28, 1925, she was a gifted and loving mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. As a lifelong nurse she cared for everyone she met. She trained in nursing at Cook County hospital in Chicago, graduating in 1947. Chris...

Nora L Peters

Nora L Peters

Jun 1, 2024

Nora Peters, aged 91, passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2024. She was born October 31st, 1932 to Normand and Alexina Landry in Athol, Mass. She was a beloved wife to her late husband, Frank Peters, a devoted mother to her five children, and a cherished grandmother to her many grandchildren. 

Nora lived a life of dedication and service. In her...

Renee Council

Renee Council

Jun 1, 2024

For family and friends, the loss of Renee (Wiese) Council is and continues to be immeasurable. Renee T. (Wiese) Council, age 67, Tucson, Ariz., passed away Sat., June 1, 2024. She died unexpectedly after confronting what turned out to be an aggressive, advanced stage of cancer. For those who know Renee, she is a mother, a sister, a daughter, a...

Larry Lane Schloss

Larry Lane Schloss

May 25, 2024

Larry Lane Schloss, age 79, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on May 25th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.  

Larry was born in Jackson, Missouri February 3rd, 1945, to Albert and Minnie Schloss. Larry is survived by wife, Linda, sons, Tyler and Derek, daughter-in-law Michelle, Grandchildren Luca, Mila, and Nolan, a great grandchild, Penelope and siblings Kaye and Jerry...

Kathleen Marie Busse

Kathleen Marie Busse

May 17, 2024

Kathleen Marie (Odden) Busse passed away on May 17, 2024. Her final days were spent surrounded by family sharing love, support and memories of our time with her. Kathy was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 29, 1955. She graduated from Queen of Apostles High School in Madison in 1974. In May 1975, she was married to Fredrick (Rick) R....

Arthur Medina Sr.

Arthur Medina Sr.

May 16, 2024

Obituary For Arthur Medina Sr. Arthur Medina, Sr., age 97 of Tucson, passed away Thursday evening, May 16, 2024, after a short illness. Art had a deep love for his family and culture. He loved reading, doing crossword puzzles, listening music, origin of language, dancing, and silly jokes. Always ready with a story about family history or something he recently...

Arlan Roy Zahorka

Arlan Roy Zahorka

May 13, 2024

Obituary For Arlan Roy Zahorka Arlan Roy Zahorka, 73, passed away Monday, May 13th, 2024 at his home in Tucson, following a short battle with ALS. Arlan was born to Eldred and Nelda Zahorka in Wausau, WI on April 11th, 1951. Arlan grew up in Wisconsin and Minnesota, living on several different turkey farms. Arlan graduated from Hutchison High School...

Andrew Wayne Mixer

Andrew Wayne Mixer

Apr 28, 2024

Obituary For Andrew Wayne Mixer Andrew Wayne Mixer, age 54, entered this world on December 11, 1969, in Tucson, AZ, and peacefully departed on April 28, 2024. Andrew was a proud alumnus of Santa Rita High School in Tucson, AZ, and served with honor as a United States Marine Corps Veteran. In 2023, he achieved an Associate of Science in...

A. Carolyn Peacock

A. Carolyn Peacock

Apr 25, 2024

Obituary For A. Carolyn Peacock A. Carolyn Peacock, 91, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, after a short illness.

Carolyn was born on January 18, 1933, to Samuel and Theresa (MacCall) Bradeen in Milo, Maine. She was the youngest of seven children. Carolyn graduated from Milo High School in 1951, and she went on to study...

Carlos Jason Lopez

Carlos Jason Lopez

Mar 16, 2024

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Dr. Sally Clark

Dr. Sally Clark

Mar 12, 2024

Obituary For Dr. Sally Clark Dr. Sally Clark, Senior Lecturer Emerita, University of Arizona, passed away on March 12 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, Covid, and pneumonia.

Sally was a passionate advocate of young adolescents and devoted her life to promoting developmentally responsive middle schools. Over her career she wrote more than 100 articles and four books, and served as...

Bill Wheeler

Bill Wheeler

Feb 24, 2024

Obituary For Bill Wheeler In Loving Memory of Bill Wheeler

December 27, 1953 – February 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father and friend, Bill Wheeler, passed on February 24, 2024, after a short illness. Bill died peacefully surrounded by family at Peppi’s House in Tucson, AZ. He leaves behind a legacy of...

Tobin Joseph Pico

Tobin Joseph Pico

Feb 10, 2024

Obituary For Tobin Joseph Pico It is with great sadness that the family of Tobin Joseph Pico announce his passing. Tobin, age 30, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Jose & Tina, brother Jobey, grandparents Ernesto & Rosa Pico, Elaine Trujillo, and Don Matson, partner Cynthia Smith and...

Mateo Francisco Gonzalez

Mateo Francisco Gonzalez

Jan 28, 2024

Obituary For Mateo Francisco Gonzalez Mateo Francisco Gonzalez, our treasured son, brother, grandson, and friend, lost his battle with schizophrenia on January 28, 2024, at the age of 26. He is survived by his parents, Tracy and Cisco Gonzalez; his sister, Angelica Smith; his grandparents, Cheryle and Larry Newkirk, Lydia Santiago, and Francisco Gonzalez; and a large extended family who...

William Rankin Barnard

William Rankin Barnard

Jan 27, 2024

Obituary For William Rankin Barnard Major William Rankin Barnard Major William Rankin Barnard, or “Bill,” a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away January 27, 2024, due to complications with pneumonia. A son of Charles and Neva Barnard of Oakland City, Indiana, Bill was born on June 20, 1933. He grew up there and later attended the...

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