Obituaries

Arthur Raymond Andrews

Arthur Raymond Andrews

Apr 6, 2025

Arthur Raymond Andrews, 73, died peacefully on April 6, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He left behind a wealth of friends who enjoyed his kindness, generosity and sense of humor. Art was born in Charlotte, North Carolina but grew up in Wheeling, Illinois and moved to Tucson after graduation. He loved sports and played hockey, baseball, football and basketball...

Daniel Charles DeCarlo

Daniel Charles DeCarlo

Mar 23, 2025

Dan was born in Schenectady, NY on 10/06/1939. Growing up Dan was in the Boys Scouts and became an Eagle Scout. As a teenager he and his family moved to Florida, where he attended St. Leo's Acadamy and learned to play handball and racquetball. He joined the Air Force ROTC in college and graduated from Georgia Tech with an Electrical...

Joan Carolyn Meyer

Joan Carolyn Meyer

Mar 10, 2025

Carolyn Joan Meyer

October 4, 1940 - March 10, 2025

Joan passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by family in Tucson, Arizona.

Born in Ames, Iowa, to George Wendell and Avonne Luella (Olson) Turner. Joan, her brother Jim and their family lived in a number of Midwestern towns. Farming and family farms were an important part of her childhood, and...

Diane Marie Hernandez

Diane Marie Hernandez

Mar 3, 2025

Diane Hernandez - Eulogy by Deacon Mark

Diane Marie Hernandez was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Margie and Kelly Crosson. After a brief time there, the family moved to Arizona, first living in Gila Bend before settling in Scottsdale/Phoenix. Diane attended North High School and was a proud NHS Mustang. She was a twirler in the high school band on...

Corene Toner

Corene Toner

Feb 27, 2025

Corene Toner, 94, passed away on February 27, 2025, with peace in her heart and love all around her.

Corene (Rene) was born on May 30, 1930, in Stanton, Texas, to Frank Wilks and Eva Lee Herrington. She earned an Associate of Arts in Nursing Education in 1951 and received her RN at Shannon Memorial Hospital the following year. She joined...

Jason Corey Struve Sr.

Jason Corey Struve Sr.

Feb 26, 2025

Jason Corey Struve, Sr., 55, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home in Tucson, AZ. A proud veteran, Jason served 24 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 2011. In 2016, Jason began working in civil service for the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG).

Jason was born in Plainview, NE and spent his...

Leo William Stangler

Leo William Stangler

Feb 17, 2025

Leo returned peacefully to God on Monday, February 17, after a recent illness. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of fifty-three years Cheryl, his loving daughter and son-in-law Karin and John, and his cherished twin granddaughters Mary Jane (MJ) and Elizabeth (Betsy). Leo is also survived by his father-in-law Andy, his brother and sister-in-law Ed...

Luke Robert Adams

Luke Robert Adams

Feb 16, 2025

Luke Robert Adams, age 22, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2025. Luke was born on December 17, 2002, in Columbus Ohio. Luke attended Upper Arlington City Schools and In Balance Academy where he was an excellent student, athlete, and mentor. 

Luke was charismatic and a born leader. Tenacious on any court or field he entered. More importantly, he was an...

Hillary Arthur Howell, Jr.

Hillary Arthur Howell, Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

Hillary A. Howell, Jr. passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the age of eighty-four in Tucson, AZ. Born on December 7, 1940, Hillary was a beloved husband, father & brother who had a generous, giving spirit. 

As the son of Rev. Hillary A. Howell, Sr. and Emma Howell, he was born in Terre...

Victoria Beryl Bernier

Victoria Beryl Bernier

Jan 10, 2025

Victoria "Vickie" Beryl (Metzger) Bernier of Tucson, AZ joined her heavenly family on January 10, 2025, at age 75. Vickie was born on July 21, 1949, to parents Maxine (Wallen) Metzger and Lewis Metzger in Kingman, AZ. After a youth full of dancing, she spent her adult life as a free spirited hairdresser. She was loved by her clients, family...

Jessica Rollins Higginbottom

Jessica Rollins Higginbottom

Jan 10, 2025

Jessica Rollins Higginbottom was born on September 2nd, 1979, in Tucson, Arizona. She was the third of four children to Kent and Margie Rollins and graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School in 1998. Jessica was married to the love of her life, and a mother to three beautiful daughters. Jessica passed peacefully on January 10th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jessica’s...

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...