Obituaries
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
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.
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...
Joyce Patricia Sita
Jan 22, 2025
Joyce Sita, 88, entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2025. Born in Portland and raised in San Francisco, Joyce’s upbringing was unique because she spent a few years living in an orphanage with her sister. Joyce remembers her youth with grace and gratitude. After graduating from Star of the Sea High School, Joyce entered the CST religious order in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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