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Gordon Robert Stevens

Gordon Robert Stevens

Dec 27, 2024

Gordon Robert Stevens passed away on Friday December 27th, 2024, at the age of eighty-nine in Tucson, Arizona, his home of over five decades. As a young man growing up in Rutland, Vermont, Gordon was a baseball pitcher who had dreams of playing for the Boston Red Sox. He joined the United States Air Force in 1953 and proudly served...

Joseph Frederick Kranhold

Joseph Frederick Kranhold

Dec 10, 2024

TUCSON- Dr. Joseph Frederick Kranhold December 10, 2024 

Born in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1936, Joe and his family moved to Tucson in 1946 where he was raised on the Triangle JK Guest Ranch. A graduate of Tucson High School in 1956, Joe loved playing football and basketball, leading the Badgers to victory over rival Amphi. He graduated from the University of...

Robert Micheal Meyer

Robert Micheal Meyer

Nov 18, 2024

  Robert Micheal Meyer, affectionately known as "Bob", passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 88. Born on February 28, 1936, Robert was a beloved father, brother, and uncle, whose caring and loving nature left a lasting impact on all who knew him. A devoted family man, Robert enjoyed his role as a...

Andrew James Martinez

Andrew James Martinez

Nov 8, 2024

Andrew James Martinez

(Gentle Giant)

Born on August 26th, 2002 (22 years of age) Tucson, Arizona, tragically passed away from a motorcycle accident on November 8th, 2024. Survived by his father, Robert Martinez; mother, Tracie Martinez; and brother, Ryan Martinez. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Andrew loved life! He enjoyed gaming and hanging out with his family...

Jose D. Garcia

Jose D. Garcia

Oct 14, 2024

Obituary for Jose D. Garcia

On October 14, 2024, Dr. JD Garcia died peacefully at home from Parkinson’s. He was 88 years old. 

JD was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Jose D. and Genoveva B. Garcia on January 3, 1936. He grew up in Alcalde, NM and graduated from St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe. As a co-op student...

Lynette Patricia Dillard

Lynette Patricia Dillard

Sep 18, 2024

Lynette Patricia Dillard (Cox), beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with music playing and surrounded by family on September 18, 2024.

Lynette was born on October 10, 1960, in Tucson, Arizona to her mother Patricia Cox (Pardon), and was the baby of seven children. Lynette was preceded in death by her mother and her brothers, Larry Cox and Skip...

Alice B. Smith

Alice B. Smith

Sep 14, 2024

 

Alice B. Smith entered into eternal rest on September 14, 2024. Born on February 1, 1930, in Reading, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Matilda (Roberts) Battle and Wesley Clinton Battle Jr.

Alice lived a life marked by faith and kindness, touching the hearts of everyone she met. A devoted sister and aunt, she cherished her nieces and nephews, and...

Joan Kay Hall

Joan Kay Hall

Sep 6, 2024

Joan, who was a loving mother, sister, daughter and friend, suddenly passed away on September 6th, 2024, at the age of 72. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. 

Joan was born in 1951, the fourth daughter of Stanley and Angela (Klocek) Sauer in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She moved to Tucson with her family as...

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...

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...

Ruth Cooper Robson

Ruth Cooper Robson

Jul 23, 2024

Ruth Cooper Robson passed away peacefully amidst the loving support of family and caregivers at Academy Villas in Tucson, Arizona on July 23, 2024. Her strong heart, spirit and especially her steadfast faith carried her through 96 years of adventures, challenges and achievements. Through her daily actions she practiced what she preached: “love one another”. Ruth Elaine Kemper began her...

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...

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